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Jesus said this as he expelled merchants and money changers from the temple courtyard in Jerusalem.
to condemn those who had turned the temple into a marketplace, or a "den of thieves,"
The church is meant to be a place of prayer and worship.
Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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1 Maccabees 4:36-37, 52-59*
Then Judas and his brothers said:
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Jerusalem and its people failed to recognize Jesus as the promised Messiah
and the time of God's grace and salvation when he was physically present among them.
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1 Maccabees 2:15-29*
In the meantime,
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St. Albert the Great, bishop and doctor
The greater and more persistent your confidence in God.
The more abundantly you will receive, all that you ask.
Blessed Virgin Mary
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Wisdom of Solomon 18:14-16; 19:6-9
While all was
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Persevering through challenges,
and letting this reverent fear guide decisions and actions to live a life that honors God.
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2 Maccabees 7:1, 20-31*
It happened also
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" All our daily activities are to be done with God in mind. "
“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” (Corinthians 10:31)
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Wisdom of Solomon 13:1-9
The natural helplessness of humans
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St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, virgin
Do not look back to the past, nor forward to the future.
Claim only the present, for it holds God's will.
Dedication of the Churches of Peter and Paul
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2 Maccabees 6:18-31*
Eleazar, one of
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St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, virgin
" A single act of humility is worth more than the proud exhibition of any virtue."
Pride is a barrier to grace, while humility opens a person up to receiving it.
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Wisdom of Solomon 7:22b-8:1
In her is a spirit
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St. Elizabeth of Hungary, religious
As long as, anyone has the means of doing good to his neighbors and does not do so,
he shall be reckoned a stranger to the love of the Lord.
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1 Maccabees 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63*
From their
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St. Josaphat, bishop and martyr
I am ready to die for the holy union,
for the supremacy of Saint Peter and of his successor, the supreme pontiff.
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Wisdom of Solomon 6:1-11
Listen,
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"I am he; the time is near at hand."
To not be deceived by false prophets. These false prophets would claim to be the Messiah ("I am he")
and declare that the end times are imminent ("the time is near") in order to lead people astray.
Urging people to be vigilant and not to follow them.
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Malachi 3:19-20a
The day already comes,
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St. Leo the Great, pope and doctor
No-one, however weak, is denied a share in the victory of the cross. \
No-one is beyond the help of the prayer of Christ.
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Wisdom of Solomon 1:1-7
Love justice,
