列印 " I am the resurrection. whoever believes in me, though he dies, shall live."
Jesus speaks these words to Martha before raising her brother, Lazarus, from the dead：
Spiritual life is found in Jesus, and death is not the end for believers.
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Ezekiel 37:12-14
So prophesy!
列印 "I was like a gentle lamb led to the slaughter"
People who are unfairly victimized, betrayed by friends,
who face overwhelming opposition with quiet resignation, similar to a "pet lamb" .
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Jeremiah 11:18-20
The Lord made it known
列印 Discovering hope in difficult times involves embracing a resilient faith that trusts in God's presence,
purpose, and strength, even when circumstances seem dark.
By embracing this type of faith, individuals can navigate adversity by surrendering fear,
finding joy in trial, and trusting that, ultimately, all things work together for good.
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Isaiah 65:17-21
I now create
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St. Isidore, bishop and doctor
Confession heals, confession justifies, confession grants pardon of sin,
all hope consists in confession; in confession there is a chance for mercy.
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Wisdom of Solomon 2:1a, 12-22
Led by
列印 " If you were blind, you would not be guilty. But you say,
'We see' this is the proof of your sin."
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1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a
The Lord asked Samuel,
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Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer,
Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
To you God entrusted his only Son;
in you Mary placed her trust
with you Christ became man.
Blessed Joseph, to us too,
show yourself a father
and guide us in the path of life.
Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage,
and defend us from every evil. Amen.
(Prayer from the Apostolic Letter Patris Corde)
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2 Samuel 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16
But that very night,
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列印 “O God, be merciful to me, a sinner”
Proud Pharisee—and the Tax Collector.
Jesus indicates that it is this humble
acknowledgement of sin that God justifies.
Not the boastful prayers of the righteous,
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Hosea 6:1-6
Come,
列印 "OUR ACTIONS HAVE A TONGUE OF THEIR OWN,
THEY HAVE A ELOQUENCE OF THEIR OWN,
EVEN WHEN THE TONGUE IS SILENT.
FOR DEEDS PROVE THE LOVER MORE THAN WORDS."
- Saint Cyril of Jerusalem
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Isaiah 49:8-15
This is
列印 Because God is the source of love,
one must love Him to truly understand how to love others.
The two commandments are linked,
with love for neighbor serving as a natural extension of loving God.
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Hosea 14:2-10
Return to your God,
列印 Do you want to be healed?Sometimes we grow used to our surroundings—comfortable, secure,
and unwilling to change. we can become institutionalised.
Our minds can be trapped by the invisible walls of our own limitations.
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Ezekiel 47:1-9, 12*
The man brought me
列印 Calling upon the name of Jesus in times of distress
Verbally call out "Lord Jesus, help me!".
Calling in the day of trouble leads to rescue
and an opportunity to honor God.
It is an act of faith, shifting reliance from self to God's .
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Jeremiah 7:23-28
One thing
