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,

 "Saint Luke"

Born Antioch, Roman Syria

(modern-day Antakya, Hatay, Turkey)

Notable works Gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles

He met St. Paul the Apostle at Troas and

began accompanying him on his missionary journeys. (Acts 16:11)

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2 Timothy 4:10-17b

 You must know,

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

St. Ignatius of Antioch, bishop and martyr

 “ I have no faste for corruptible food nor for the pleasures of this life. I desire the bread of God,

which is the flesh of Jesus Christ, who was of the seed of David and for drink;

I desire his blood, which is love incorruptible. “

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Romans 4:1-8

Let us consider Abraham,

  "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,

 St. Hedwig, religious

 St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, virgin

 ＂We must adore the decrees of the almighty not only in happy days,

    but also in those of sorrow and bereavement. ＂

                                                                   - St. Hedwig

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Romans 3:21-30

But, now

 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,

 Jesus criticizes those who are meticulous in outward practices but neglect "justice and the love of God."

The advice is to practice both without neglecting the former.

Embrace a selfless, sacrificial love: Following the example of Christ,

this includes serving others with all your heart and giving without expecting personal gain. 

 St. Teresa of Avila, virgin and doctor

“ God withholds himself from no-one who perseveres. “

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1st Reading: Romans 2:1-11

 Therefore, you have no excuse,

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

 Perfectionism can lead to an overemphasis on having the "right" words or methods,

instead of the relationship itself, and it can create a sense of never being "good enough". 

 St. Callistus I, pope and martyr

 ＂In the Lord's hand there is abundance of all things, because He is the Lord of powers and the king of glory. ＂

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Romans 1:16-25

 For I am not ashamed at all,