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Today we celebrate the Assumption of Our Lady,
because her participation in God's saving plan has decisively changed humanity forever.
The salvation of the human race, in all places and at all times, is found only in Jesus,
the Offspring of Mary. She is Mother of God.
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Revelation
Then, the Sanctuary of God,
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St. Maximilian Mary Kolbe, priest and martyr
“ If angels could be jealous of men, they would be so, for one reason: holy communion. ”
Because we, mere humans, can receive Jesus in the Eucharist. We get to hold Him,
taste His love, and be one with Him in a way that even they cannot.
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Joshua 3:7-10a, 11,13-17
Ps 114:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Alleluia!
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Gospel: Matthew 18:21-19:1
Then Peter asked him,
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“ Let go of your plans. The first hour of your morning belongs to God. Tackle
the day's work that He charges you with and he will give you the power to accomplish it. “
St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, virgin and martyr
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Deuteronomy 6:4-13
Listen, Israel:
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Christ declares that he is present among us.
Many Christians believe Christ is present in the Church,
his body, and specifically in the sacraments, such as the Eucharist.
Christ's presence is also recognized when believers gather in his name,
study his word, and serve others.
St. Pontian, pope, and
St. Hippolytus, priest, martyrs
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Deuteronomy 34:1-12
From the barren plain of Moab,
列印 "If you want to follow me, deny yourself"
Denying oneself means choosing to put God's will and the needs of others before one's own desires and ambitions.
It's about dying to one's selfishness and pride, and embracing humility and service.
St. Dominic, priest
"We must sow the seed,not hoard it. “
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Deuteronomy 4:32-40
Ask of the times past.
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” Hold your eyes on God and leave the
doing to him. That is all the doing you have to worry about.”
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When moses finished telling all Israel these words,
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and always make every endeavour to please Him. “
2 Corinthians 5:9, Paul says, “So then whether we are at home or away from the body,
we make it our aim, or we have the ambition, to please Christ.”
My ambition… I would love the honor of pleasing Christ every moment of my life.
St. Cajetan, priest
St. Sixtus II, pope, and companions, martyrs
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Numbers 20:1-13*
The whole congregation of Israel
列印 “ Do not be disturbed by the clamor the world, which passes like a shadow.” ---- St. Clare, virgin
It encourages detachment from worldly distractions and fleeting pursuits,
emphasizing the ephemeral nature of material things and the importance of focusing on what is eternal.
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Deuteronomy 10:12-22
So now, Israel,
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God pitched his tent* with Israel, where He would be with His people.
Jesus is the new temple, The Word shows the Father’s glory.
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Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14
I looked and saw the following:
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"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be."
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Wisdom of Solomon 18:6-9
That night had been foretold
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Originally built in the 4th century and dedicated to Mary after the Council of Ephesus in 431,
the basilica is one of the four major basilicas in Rome. It is also known as "Our Lady of the Snows"
A popular legend tells of a summer snowfall on the Esquiline Hill,
which was miraculously guided by the Virgin Mary, prompting the building of the basilica on that spot.
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Numbers 12:1-13*
Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses
