To spread the Good News.

sharing the message of salvation and redemption through Jesus Christ.

This is motivated by a biblical mandate to make disciples of all nations.

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Ephesians 2:19-22

Now,

St. John of Capistrano, priest

 “ Those who are called to the table of the Lord must glow with the brightness

that comes from the good example of a praiseworthy and blameless life.

They must learn from the eminent teacher, Jesus Christ. “

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Romans 6:19-23

You see,

 "The Lord's year of mercy"

It is the central theme of the Catholic Church's Jubilee Year 2025,

a special time of grace, renewal, and mercy.

The phrase is a powerful statement of hope that marks a time

for liberation from oppression and a new beginning with God. 

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Romans 8:12-17

 Then, brothers,

St. John Paul II, pope

 ＂There is no evil to be faced that Christ does not face with us.＂

"There is no evil to be faced that Christ does not face with us,"

believers are not alone in their struggles against evil, as Christ is present with them.

It serves as a reminder to have courage and faith,

as Christ's victory over evil is a source of power for believers.

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Romans 6:12-18

Do not allow

 
Humble prayer is a central theme throughout the Bible,

Humble prayer is a recognition of one's own limitations

and a deep reliance on God's mercy and grace.

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Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18

The Lord

  "to be like people waiting for their master"

The parable is a call to be spiritually vigilant and ready for Christ's return,

which is expected to be at an unexpected time.

This means one should be alert, prepared, and focused,

with their master's return as their highest priority. 

1st Reading: Romans 5:12, 156, 17-19, 20b-21

 Therefore,

 The phrase "we should not take God's mercy for granted"

It suggests a call to live with gratitude and a continued commitment to faith,

avoiding the temptation to sin or become negligent in one's spiritual duties

because of the belief that God will always be forgiving. 

Blessed Virgin Mary

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Romans 8:1-11

 This contradiction

 Wealthy in the eyes of God."

In the eyes of God, he is rich, rich in words,

because the truly rich have the word of God in their hearts.

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Romans 4:20-25

He did not doubt,

  St. Anthony Mary Claret, bishop

 ＂The sole reason why society is perishing is because,

it has refused to hear the word of the Church, which is the Word of God. ＂

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Romans 7:18-25a

I know, that

MESSAGE OF POPE LEO XIV
FOR WORLD MISSION DAY 2025

As we on our baptismal call to be "missionaries of hope among the peoples,"

let us commit ourselves anew to the sweet and joyful task of bringing

Christ Jesus our Hope to the ends of the earth.

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Exodus 17:8-13

 When the Israelites