列印 A balanced approach avoids legalism by emphasizing that faith and grace,
rather than rigid rule-following or outward performance,
are the basis for a relationship with God. It moves away from focusing on "law-keeping"
and instead focuses on internal transformation, love, and mercy.
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Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9
And now,
列印 The "Beam in the Eye" People who struggle to forgive
are often unaware of their own faults.
This spiritual amnesia leads to a self-righteous attitude,
where one becomes blind to their own need for mercy.
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Daniel 3:25, 34-43*
Do not abandon us forever;
列印 Jesus says, "whatever you did for one of the least of these, you did for me."
But who is he referring to as "the least of these?"
The rich man, become blind to the struggles of the poor and marginalized.
The chief sin of the rich man was not his wealth.
The irony is that the rich man, endowed with abundant resources, could have helped many.
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Jeremiah 17:5-10
This is what the Lord says,
列印
“HOPE EVERY THING FROM THE MERCY OF GOD;
IT IS BOUNDLESS AS HIS POWER
—Saint Frances of Rome
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2 Kings 5:1-15b*
Naaman was the army
列印 I WOULD RATHER DIE THAN NOT LIVE AS A VIRGIN.
IF I HAD A THOUSAND LIVES,
I WOULD SACRIFICE THEM ALL TO REMAIN A VIRGIN
- Saint Casimir
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Jeremiah 18:18-20
Then, they said,
列印
Spiritual refreshment, eternal life, and the inward transformation.
Streams of living water, sharing the love and grace of Jesus with the world.
" Give me this water, that I may never be thirsty,
and never have to come here to draw water."
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Exodus 17:3-7
But the people
列印
IF WE WISH TO SERVE GOD AND LOVE OUR NEIGHBOR WELL,
WE MUST MANIFEST OUR JOY IN THE SERVICE WE RENDER TO HIM AND THEM.
LET US OPEN WIDE OUR HEARTS. IT IS JOY WHICH INVITES US.
PRESS FORWARD AND FEAR NOTHING.
-Saint Katharine Drexel
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Isaiah 1:10, 16-20
Hear the warning
列印 Love at Our Lowest: Even in brokenness or when feeling undeserving,
God’s affection remains steadfast.
God loves and embraces individuals despite their unworthines.
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Micah 7:14-15, 18-20
Shepherd your people
列印 Acknowledging that we are flawed like everyone else is a freeing,
humbling truth that fosters empathy, personal growth, and self-acceptance.
Embracing our imperfections can lead to a less judgmental life.
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Daniel 9:4b-10
I prayed to the Lord,
列印 The wicked farmers leasing a vineyard who beat and kill
the landowner's servants and son to steal the inheritance.
The landowner represents God, the vineyard represents Israel or the Kingdom of God,
and the tenants represent (chief priests, Pharisees).
The owner (God) removes the tenants and gives the vineyard to others who will produce fruit.
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Genesis 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a*
Now Israel
列印 " This is my Son, the Beloved, my Chosen One. Listen to him."
A cloud during the Transfiguration of Jesus,
It identifies Jesus as His beloved Son,
affirming His divine authority and commissioning the disciples
—and believers— to listen to and obey Him.
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Genesis 12:1-4a
The Lord said to Abram,
