Let everyone who has the grace of intelligence fear that, because of it, 

he will be judged more heavily if he is negligent.

Individuals with intelligence should be more mindful of their actions

and responsibilities due to the potential for greater accountability for their negligence.

St. Bridget of Sweden, religious   

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Exodus 16:1-5, 9-15

The Israelites left Elim

   "He is the Lord of the Sabbath"

Jesus, as the Son of Man, has the power and right to determine the meaning and practice of the Sabbath.

He demonstrates that the Sabbath was meant for human well-being,

and that acts of mercy and necessity were not violations of the Sabbath's spirit.

 The poor and the sick are the heart of God. In serving them, we serve Jesus Christ.

 St. Camillus de Lellis, priest

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Exodus 11:10-12:14*

(...) The Lord spoke to

 
"I have seen the Lord."

She became a loyal follower of Jesus.

She heard Jesus’ agonized cry to his Father.

Jesus died ,She was in anguish. She was evidently still remained there.

And she heard his triumphant last words,

“It has been accomplished,” uttered just before he died.

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Song of Songs 3:1-4b

(or 2 Corinthians 5:14-17)

On my bed

 Lord,  help me to find my most comfortable place in the yoke you place upon me.

The struggle, the weariness are to be laid at the feet of Jesus.

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Exodus 3:13-20

Moses answered God,

 God is love and all his operations proceed from love.

Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, which is seen as the ultimate expression of God's love for humanity.

Love is the essence of the christian faith and life.

St. Lawrence of Brindisi, priest and doctor

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Exodus 14:5-18

The king of Egypt was told that

In the Book of Proverbs: ‘The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom’.

how easy it is for us to sin and so lose God.

"The experience of wonder and awe in God's presence."

‘Blessed are those who fear the Lord’.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

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Exodus 3:1-6, 9-12

Moses pastured the sheep of Jethro,

 "Only one thing is needed." to sit at his feet and listen.

We need to take time to listen to the Lord in prayer,

Jesus is not saying that work is unimportant,

but that a relationship with him is the most important thing.

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Genesis 18:1-10a

The Lord appeared to

 If you learn everything except Christ, you learn nothing.

If you learn nothing except Christ, you learn everything.

St. Bonaventure, bishop and doctor

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Exodus 2:1-15a*

Now a man

 God does not give up on us. He does not throw us away.

God's faithfulness is a source of hope and encouragement during difficult times.

“You loved me before the creation of this world.

God does fulfill his promises, leading us along the best and straightest paths to himself.

Blessed Virgin Mary

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Exodus 12:37-42

The Israelites left Rameses for Succoth,

 "I am not my own; I have given myself to Jesus. He must be my only love".

It is a profound expression of love, commitment, and a life lived in accordance with the values of the Gospel.

                                                         〜〜〜 St. Kateri Tekakwitha, 

St. Kateri Tekakwitha, virgin

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Exodus 1:8-14, 22

Then a new king