列印 John the Baptist by speaking truth to power and
calling people to a righteous life, stayed completely focused on his mission
to prepare the people's hearts for the arrival of Jesus.
He famously said that Jesus must become greater while he himself must become less.
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1 Corinthians 1:26-31
Brothers and sisters,
列印 Vigilance and preparation in our faith journey,
because adversaries seek to distract and derail faith.
Jesus used parables like the wise and foolish virgins to stress
that readiness cannot be borrowed or rushed at the last minute;
it requires maintaining a filled lamp of faith and good works.
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1 Corinthians 1:17-25
For Christ
列印 "You are Peter and on this Rock I
will build my Church and never will
the powers of death overcome it."
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Isaiah 22:19-23
You will be deposed,
列印 "NOTHING IS FAR FROM GOD."
"Nothing is far from God" is a famous quote by Saint Monica,
the 4th-century mother of Saint Augustine.
Persistent Prayer: Saint Monica prayed for her
pagan husband and her wayward son, Augustine.
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1 Corinthians 1:1-9
From Paul,
列印
The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
is a liturgical feast in the Catholic Church
celebrated annually on August 22,
established in 1954 by Pope Pius XII.
It recognizes Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth
because she is the Mother of Jesus, the King of Kings.
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Ezekiel 43:1-7ab
He took me
列印 Spiritual pride hollows out a person's faith by replacing a genuine,
dependent relationship with God with self-righteousness,
True faith rests on recognizing personal weakness and need for grace.
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2 Thessalonians 3:6-10, 16-18
We command you,
列印 The vineyard reveals a God.
God's grace as boundless and deeply generous,
unbound by our human notions of fairness.
Who invites all to partake in His kingdom,
regardless of when they arrive. --– all receive the same reward.
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Ezekiel 37:1-14
The hand of the Lord
列印
"IF FROM THE VERY EARLIEST YEARS,
A CHILD IS INSTRUCTED IN BOTH RELIGION AND LETTERS,
IT CAN BE REASONABLY HOPED THAT HIS LIFE WILL BE HAPPY."
- Saint Louis of France
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2 Thessalonians 2:1-3a, 14-17
Brothers and sisters,
列印 God's invites us into an unshakeable space of grace,
God holds nothing back from those who seek Him,
offering total access to His heart and mind through love.
“The hope of ...Well-Watered WomenRejoicing in God's Presence.
＊＊＊ 1st Reading ＊＊＊
Ezekiel 36:23-28
I will make known
列印 God sees and knows every part of who we are,
understanding our thoughts, actions,
and quiet moments before we even speak.
As Thomas goes from deep doubt to strong belief.
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Revelation 21:9b-14
And he (an angel) said,
列印 The vineyard reveals a God
God's grace as boundless and deeply generous,
unbound by our human notions of fairness.
Who invites all to partake in His kingdom,
regardless of when they arrive. – all receive the same reward.
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Ezekiel 34:1-11*
The word of the Lord
