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"Peace, I leave you, my peace I give you,"
Jesus spoke these words to comfort his disciples who were troubled by his impending death.
This world is passing, but we have a home with God forever.
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Acts 14:19-28
Then some Jews
列印 The description of the Holy Spirit as "the love between the Father and the Son".
This understanding goes back to Augustine, who observed
that the Holy Spirit is neither of the Father alone nor of the Son alone,but of both.
The Holy Spirit is not just a force, but the personal subsistence of this love—the third Person of the Trinit.
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Acts 14:5-18
A move was made
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"BE WHO GOD MEANT YOU TO BE AND YOU WILL SET THE WORLD ON FIRE."
- Saint Catherine of Siena
It encourages embracing one's unique, God-given identity
and purpose to profoundly influence the world
through authentic living, love, and courage.
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Acts 12:24-13:5a
Meanwhile
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" I am the way, the truth and the life no one comes to the Father but through me."
The Truth: His actions are portrayed as authentic, unselfish, and elevating above human existence.
The Life: Jesus provides spiritual life and eternal communion with God.
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Acts 6:1-7
In those days,
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"IT DOES NOT MATTER WHETHER OR NOT I AM KILLED; THE RELIGION HAS TAKEN ROOT ON THE ISLAND;
IT WILL NOT BE DESTROYED BY MY DEATH, SINCE IT COMES NOT FROM MEN BUT FROM GOD."
- Saint Peter Chanel
"WHEN MARY HAS STRUCK HER ROOTS IN A SOUL, SHE PRODUCES THERE MARVELS OF GRACE,
WHICH SHE ALONE CAN PRODUCE, BECAUSE SHE ALONE IS THE FRUITFUL VIRGIN WHO NEVER HAS HAD,
AND NEVER WILL HAVE, EQUAL IN PURITY AND IN FRUITFULNESS."
- Saint Louis Mary de Montfort
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Acts 11:19-26
Those who had been
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"EVEN ON THE CROSS HE DID NOT HIDE HIMSELF FROM SIGHT;
RATHER, HE MADE ALL CREATION WITNESS TO THE PRESENCE OF ITS MAKER."
- Saint Athanasius
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Acts 13:44-52
The following Sabbath
列印 "He gives his life for the sheep"
where Jesus describes himself as the "Good Shepherd." Unlike a hired hand who flees from danger,
the Good Shepherd willingly sacrifices his life to protect and save his flock.
The Good Shepherd protects his sheep from the "wolf,"
which represents dangers or, in a spiritual sense, attackers or evil.
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Acts 11:1-18*
News came to the apostles
列印 The Feast of St. Joseph.
Honoring Joseph’s work foster father of Jesus.
It serves as a reminder that work is a participation
in the creative work of God and is a "Gospel of Work,"
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Acts 13:26-33
Brothers,
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" Truly, i say to you, anyone who does not enter the
sheepfold by the gate, but climbs in some other way,
is a thief and a robber."
Only that shepherd is approved by the gatekeeper.
This teaching also relies on the unique way sheep naturally learn to
respond only to the voice of "their" shepherd, and not to others.
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Acts 2:14a, 36-41
Then Peter stood up
列印 "No servant is greater than his master"
it emphasizes humility, service, and imitation of Christ,
reminding believers that if the Master served,
his servants should also serve rather than seeking high positions.
It is a call to follow Jesus’ example of sacrificial love,
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Acts 13:13-25
From Paphos,
列印 Inspire hope and faith in a world hungry for the Good News.
Our hope is anchored in Jesus.
Trust that God is in control, working today, and can guide you.
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1 Peter 5:5b-14
All of you
