It was the Archangel Gabriel who first spoke the name of Jesus to His mother,

“Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus” (Luke 1:31).

Saint Paul, he said, “…at the name of Jesus every knee should bend,

of those in heaven and on earth and under the earth,

and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father”

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1 John 2:29-3:6

You know, that he is the Just One:

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

 Humility means accepting and celebrating one's truth.

As it involves honest self-awareness, and the confidence to embrace who you are.

It's about seeing yourself accurately and valuing yourself

while recognizing the equal worth of others, allowing for learning and grace.

 (M) St. Basil the Great &

St. Gregory Nazianzen, bishops & doctors

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1 John 2:22-28

Who is the liar?

 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

"World Day of Peace" Refers to two major annual events:

on September 21st, The International Day of Peace, established by the UN.

And the Catholic Church's World Day of Peace on January Is.

Both days call for strengthening peace ideals, to promote global non-violence and ceasefires.

World Day of Peace

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Numbers 6:22-27

Then Yahweh spoke to Moses saying,

 "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,

  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