St. Sylvester I, pope

Timothy left to me only the heritage of his faith and courage.

Timothy, the name means “honoring God,”.

The truths Timothy was taught from infancy—truths about sin and our need for a Savior—

were able to make him “wise for salvation” (2 Timothy 3:15).

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1st Reading: 1 John 2:18-21

My dear children,

 Stephen, is venerated as the protomartyr or first martyr of Christianity,

accused of blasphemy at his tria, stoned to death.

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 Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59

Stephen,

 "Rewarded by catching sight of the Christ child."

It’s right to want the most joy possible in heaven.

“We are able to do what is truly good only because God caused us to be born again.”

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1 John 2:12-17

My dear children,

 The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us"

Jesus Christ, the divine "Word", became a real human being,

living among people to reveal God's glory, grace, and truth.

"The Word" : Refers to Jesus, 

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Isaiah 52:7-10

How beautiful

St. Thomas Becket, bishop and martyr

Those who tread among serpents and along a tortuous path, must use the cunning of the serpent.

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1 John 2:3-11

How can we know

 "Jesus Christ is the face of the Father's mercy"

From Pope Francis's 2015 papal bull, "Misericordiae Vultus",

In Jesus's life, God's compassionate love is made visible

and tangible for humanity, revealing His merciful nature to us. 

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2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16

When the king

 A "Domestic Church"  are often seen as fundamental communities built on faith and love,

acting as nurturing spaces for spiritual growth, mutual support, and moral formation.

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Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14

For the Lord established

St. John of Kanty, priest

Fight all error but do it with good humor, patience, kindness and love.

Harshness will damage your own soul and spoil the best cause.

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Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24

Now I am

 "He saw and believed."

Peter and John the beloved disciple run to the tomb.

God has done so many unquestionable miracles for you and me as well.

How many times have we walked away unaffected

by the power and miracles we’ve seen and experienced?

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1 John 1:1-4

This is what has been,

When we venerate Mary,

Mary’s yes to God (“be it done to me according to thy word” (Lk1:38)),

At the same time to imitate her as a model of faith and virtue. 

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1 Samuel 1:24-28

When the child was weaned,