March 31, 2011
D A I L Y G O S P E L
Jesus has complete power over the devil. He has given us this power in Baptism, at least in part, such that we are no longer in any way under his influence. The power of Satan has been broken and the reign of sin is ended, thanks to the victory of Jesus on the cross. Let us seek to implement this power by ignoring temptation and choosing the path of holiness. When the devil tempts us let us double our efforts to be holy so that he will stop tempting us as we are becoming too holy for him!
VERSE BEFORE THE GOSPEL
Even now, says the LORD, return to me with your whole heart, for I am gracious and merciful.
Luke 11:14-23
14 Jesus was driving out a demon that was mute, and when the demon had gone out, the mute person spoke and the crowds were amazed. 15 Some of them said, “By the power of Beelzebul, the prince of demons, he drives out demons.” 16 Others, to test him, asked him for a sign from heaven. 17 But he knew their thoughts and said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste and house will fall against house. 18 And if Satan is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that it is by Beelzebul that I drive out demons. 19 If I, then, drive out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your own people drive them out? Therefore they will be your judges. 20 But if it is by the finger of God that I drive out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. 21 When a strong man fully armed guards his palace, his possessions are safe. 22 But when one stronger than he attacks and overcomes him, he takes away the armor on which he relied and distributes the spoils. 23 Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.”
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