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A
Preacher On His Death Bed
An old preacher was dying. He sent a message for his doctor and
his lawyer, both members of his church, to come to his home. When
they arrived, they were ushered up to his bedroom. As they entered
the room the preacher held out his hands and motioned for them to
sit, one on each side of his bed.
The preacher grasped their hands, sighed contentedly, smiled and
stared at the ceiling. For a time, no one said anything. Both the
doctor and lawyer were touched and flattered that the preacher would
ask them to be with him during his final moments.
They were also puzzled; the preacher had never given them any indication
that he particularly liked either of them. They both remembered
his many long, uncomfortable sermons about greed, covetousness and
avaricious behavior that made them squirm in their seats.
Finally, the doctor said, "Preacher, why did you ask us to
come?"
The old preacher mustered up his strength, then said weakly, "Jesus
died between two thieves... and that’s how I want to go."
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PHOTO OF THE MONTH |
Tour
of the Relics of the Passion
(International Center
for Holy Relics)
www.HolyRelics.org
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| REFLECTIONS |
 “Jesus’
Baptism”
Why did Jesus, the sinless one sent from the Father in heaven,
submit himself to John’s baptism? John preached a
baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins (Luke
3:3). In this humble submission we see a foreshadowing of
the “baptism” of Jesus bloody death upon the
cross. Jesus’ baptism is the acceptance and the beginning
of his mission as God’s suffering Servant (Isaiah
52:13-15; 53:1-12). He allowed himself to be numbered among
sinners. Jesus submitted himself entirely to his Father’s
will. Out of love he consented to this baptism of death
for the remission of our sins. Do you know the joy of trust
and submission to God? 
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