"Christian as an enemy of joy."

The mind of the Church in regard to Evangelisation at this time.

It matters very much for the success of the mission of the Church

that these roles be properly understood, lovingly accepted and dynamically carried out.”

St. Paul VI, pope

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1st Reading: Acts 18:1-8

After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth.

 Renew our commitment to follow Christ.

Live a Life of Service and Faith: Actively serve others,

demonstrating love and compassion as Christ commanded.

Live a life of faith, trusting in God's promises and His plan for our life.

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Acts 16:1-10

Paul traveled on to Derbe

"Steadfast cooperation with the Holy Spirit."

I could allow God to transform me into a new person by changing the way I think.

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Acts 17:15, 22-18:1

Paul was taken as far as

 
Jesus did not hesitate to give His life for His friends.

THis is the reason why He commands His disciples to love one another just as He loves them.

This act of love is Christians to emulate in their own lives.

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Acts 15:22-31

Then the apostles and elders,

 You alone I have chosen for my whole inheritance.

God is the ultimate source of fulfillment, joy, and security. 

Trust in God, prioritizing Him above all else.

St. Augustine of Canterbury, bishop, religious

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Acts 16:22-34

So they set the crowd

 Let me, my Jesus, share in thy suffering, at least one of thy thorns.

St. Rita of Cascia, religious

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Acts 15:7-21

As the discussions became heated,

 We are, generally, the carpenters of our own crosses.

St. Philip Neri, priest

He fulfilling Christ’s twin commandments to love God and neighbor.

He was quick to attend to any soul in need of confession, counsel or pastoral care.

He would instantly leave his solemn prayers to join a soul in need with the saying “we must leave Christ for Christ.” 

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Acts 16:11-15

So, we put out to sea from

I forgive with all my heart those responsible for my death,

and I ask God that the shedding of my blood served the peace of our divided Mexico.

St. Christopher Magallanes, priest, and companions, martyrs

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Acts 15:1-6

Some persons,

 Jesus, our salvation and source of joy,

we go to God first and get Love from Him,

We have only one idea : Would be to "console the Heart of Jesus."

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Acts 15:1-2, 22-29

Some persons who had come

The last degree of love is when He gave himself to us to be our food;

because He gave himself to be united with us in every way.

St. Bernardine of Siena, priest

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1st Reading: Acts 14:19-28

Then some Jews arrived