"In accord with the Code of Canon Law, I hereby grant the Nihil Obstat for the publication One Bread, One Body covering the time period from April 1, 2026, through May 31, 2026. Reverend Steve J. Angi, Chancellor, Vicar General, Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio October 22, 2025"
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“behold, the man!” (jn 19:5, rnab)
“There was in Him no stately bearing to make us look at Him.” —Isaiah 53:2
“When I behold the wondrous cross on which the Prince of glory died, my richest gain I count but loss and pour contempt on all my pride.”
When I behold the One Whom I have pierced, I myself shall be pierced through, convicted of my sins, and lament bitterly (Jn 19:37; Zec 12:10; Rv 1:7).
When I behold His appearance marred “beyond that of mortals” (Is 52:14), I will be startled, “stand speechless,” and repent (Is 52:15).
When I behold Jesus, the Son of Man, lifted up, I will come to realize that He is the I AM, God (Jn 8:28). I will believe in Him and have eternal life (Jn 3:14-15).
When I behold Jesus on the cross, on this Good Friday, at the Veneration of the Cross, I will...
Prayer: Jesus, my Lord, my God, my All!
Promise: “So let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and favor and to find help in time of need.”—Heb 4:16
Praise: (none)
Reference:
Rescript: "In accord with the Code of Canon Law, I hereby grant the Nihil Obstat for the publication One Bread, One Body covering the time period from April 1, 2026, through May 31, 2026. Reverend Steve J. Angi, Chancellor, Vicar General, Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio October 22, 2025"
The Nihil Obstat ("Permission to Publish") is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have granted the Nihil Obstat agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed.