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Mark 6:1-6 2 Sm 24: 2,9-17 / Psa 32 He could not do any miracles there, except lay His hands on a few sick people and heal them. He was amazed at their lack of faith. (Mark 6:6) Like Jesus we are not always free From the prejudice of our own kin; Conte…

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Mark 1: 7-11 Isa 55:1-11 /Is 12 /1Jn 5:1-9 All you who are thirsty, come to the water. (Isaiah 55:1) Our sin had been cleansed with water, And the Holy Spirit from above, We were baptized by the Father, And now bear the mark of His love. This was what …

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John 1: 19-28 1 Jn. 2: 22-28 / Psa 98: 1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 Who are you? … What do you have to say for yourself? (John 1: 22) To proclaim our Savior Jesus Is the purpose of our existence; In this life let us give witness To the power of God’s presen…

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John 20:1a,2-8 1 Jn 1:1-4 / Psa 97 Then the other disciple also went in, who came first to the tomb, and he saw and believed. (John 20:8) John proclaimed what he saw and heard That we may have Christ’s fellowship. Believers must all share God’s Wor…

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Luke 1: 57-66 Mal 3:1-4,23-24 / Psa 25 “What then will this child be?” For the hand of the Lord was with him. (Luke 1:66) To proclaim the Savior Jesus Was the purpose of his existence; Like St. John let us give witness In our words and work…

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Matthew 21: 28-32 Zep 3:1-2,9-13 / Psa 34 John came to you to show you the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him. (Matthew 21:3…

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Matthew 8: 5-11 Isa 4:2-6 / Psa 122 Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed. (Matthew 8:8) What does it take to be Christ’s soldier To win the battlefield within? All it takes is total su…

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Luke 14: 1,7-11 Rom 11:1-2a,11-12,25-29 / Psa 94 …everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted. (Luke 14:11) Pray that from pride we may be freed, A place of honor not to seek; A humble heart God loves i…

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Matthew 20: 20-28 2 Cor 4: 7-15 / Ps 126: 1-6 “Can you drink the cup I am going to drink?” They answered, “We can.” Jesus said to them, “You will indeed drink from my cup…” (Matthew 20: 22-23) Lord, take away all my ambition, Desire f…

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Matthew 12: 14-21 Exo 12:37-42 / Psa 136 And in His name the Gentiles will hope. (Matthew 12: 21) If we must serve the Prince of Peace The Word of God we must proclaim; And if our Lord we aim to please, Let’s live our lives in Jesus’ Name. The Phar…

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Matthew 11: 28-30 Exo 3:13-20 / Psa 105 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart, and you will find rest for your souls. (Matthew 11:29) God gives us burdens to carry That we may grow sturdy and strong; Trials should n…

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Luke 2: 41-51 Isa 61:9-11 / 1 Sam 2 His mother treasured all these things in her heart. (Luke 2:51) Most Immaculate Heart of Mary, Blessed recourse of our hurts and pain, Inspire us never to grow weary Serving God for our eternal gain. Every year Jesus…

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Matthew 8: 5-17 Gn 18:1-15 / Lk 1:46-55 Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed. (Matthew 8:8) What does it take to be Christ’s soldier? Intelligence? Strength? Courage? Honor? No, it jus…

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Matthew 7: 1-5 Gen 12: 1-9 / Psa 33 For as you judge, so will you be judged, and the measure with which you measure will be measured out to you. (Matthew 7:2) If we must judge others for their sins, Pray to the Spirit for discernment, That the Lord may…

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Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-18 2 Cor 9:6-11 / Ps 31 Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. (Matthew 6:1) The righteousness of every act Comes f…

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Luke 11: 14-23 Jer 7: 23-28/ Ps 95: 1-2. 6-7. 8-9 Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters. (Luke 11:23) Our God Almighty does not reign Over a divided kingdom; All divisions in His domain His Word and love sha…

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Matthew 20:17-28 Jer 18:18-20 / Psa 31 …whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant… (Matthew 20:26) When we serve for our salvation Don’t put your seat above the rest; To be meek in our intention, Is to be sure we serve …

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Matthew 5: 20-26 Eze 18: 21-28 / Ps 130 Go first and be reconciled with your brother, then come and offer your gift. (Matthew 5:24) For the sake of peace, may I be meek, To yield what is right as Jesus would, And even offer the other cheek, And underst…

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Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Jl 2: 12-18 / Psa 51 / 2Cor 5:20—6:2 Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. (Matthew 6:1) Grant, O Lord, that w…

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Mark 10: 32-45 Sir 36: 1,4-5a,10-17 / Psa 79 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many. (Mark 10:45) The self-important are misled To think that power leads to greatness, If only they can…

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Mark 7: 24-30 Gen 2: 18-25 / Ps 128 Lord, even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs. (Mark 7:28) I must be blind, I couldn’t see The sin of pride has shackled me; Open my eyes and set me free With Your grace of Humility. Jesus left th…

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John 3: 22-30 1 Jn 5: 14-21 / Ps 149: 1- 6, 9 …my joy has been fulfilled. He must increase, but I must decrease. (John 3:30) It’s not for gain or fame we serve, Or others that we aim to please; God’s graces will be well-deserved If we decreas…

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John 20: 2-8 1 Jn 1:1-4/Ps 97:1-2,5-6,11-12 Then the other disciple also went in, who came first to the tomb, and he saw and believed. (John 20:8) John proclaimed what he saw and heard That we may have Christ’s fellowship. Believers must all share Go…

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Matthew 18: 12-14 Isa 40:1-11 / Psa 96 Your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones be lost. (Matthew 18:14) To save us did He count the cost? Or ask only what we have received? To seek and lead those who are lost, Give them hope …

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Matthew 8: 5-11 Isa 4: 2-6 / Ps 122: 1-9 Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed. (Matthew 8: 8) What does it take to be Christ’s soldier To win the battlefield within? All it takes is to…

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