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Matthew 1: 1-17 Gn 49:2.8-10 / Ps 72 Of her was born Jesus, Who is called the Messiah. (Matthew 1:17) Our Lord Jesus’s genealogy Can be such a puzzling mystery… But if we look deeply we can see God’s plan in man’s Salvation History. This is the…

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Luke 21: 29-33 Dn 7:2-14 / Dn 3 Look at the fig tree and all the trees; as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know that summer is already near. (Luke 21: 29-30) End times will come, there’s no denying, Or the destruction death …

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Luke 21: 20-28 Dn 6:12-28 / Dn 3 At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. (Luke 21:27) From the coming end times have no fear, The Spirit will make us understand When signs reveal that Christ is near, Then…

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Luke 17:26-37 Wis 13:1-9 / Psa 19 It will be the same when the day comes for the Son of man to be revealed. (Luke 17:30) No one knows the day it’s coming, The least we can do is prepare. What our Lord today is saying: Repent, have faith and don’t d…

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Matthew 25:31-46 Wis 3:1-9 / Psa 23 / Rom 6:3-9 He will put the sheep on His right and the goats on His left. (Matthew 25:33) In doing acts of charity, God’s kingdom we shall inherit; God sees in our fidelity And obedience our great merit. “When th…

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Luke 13: 31-35 Rom 8:31b-39 / Psa 109 I tell you, you will not see me again until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.’ (Luke 13:35) Don’t test God’s patience and mercy, Even Jerusalem was not spared; It would be a…

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Luke 13: 22-30 Rom 8:26-30 / Psa 13 Strive to enter through the narrow gate; for many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be strong enough. (Luke 13:24) The only words that we must fear: “I do not know where you are from.” The sweetest word…

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Matthew 13: 47-53 Ex 40:16-21.34-38 / Ps 84 …the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea. (Matthew 13:47) Ignore His Word and you will end In anguish and tormenting fire; There’s little time for us to mend Our ways, God’s…

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Matthew 7: 21-29 Gen 16:1-12,15-16 / Psa 106 Not everyone who says to me, Lord, Lord, will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. (Matthew 7:21) Lord God, I pray, my faith design Like a house on rock bui…

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John 14: 1-6 Acts 13: 26-33 / Ps 2:6-11 I am the way, and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6) Lord Jesus, You have shown the way To Life no other can ensure; In the hope of Your dwelling place Is where my s…

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John 13: 16-20 Acts 13: 13-25 / Psa 89 If you know these things, you are blessed if you do them. (John 13:17) Having received Him we are sent So that others too may believe. And from their sins they may repent, And the Spirit they may receive. “Amen,…

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Luke 24: 35-48 Acts 3:11-26 / Psa 8 …repentance and forgiveness of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. (Luke 24:48) What kind of witnesses are we? Why are we troubled an…

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John 19: 25-34 Isa 52: 13–53:12 / Psa 31 / Heb 4:14-16,5:7-9 …when they came to Jesus and saw that He was already dead, they did not break His legs, but one soldier thrust his lance into His side, and immediately blood and water flowed out….

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John 8: 51-59 Gen 17:3-9 / Psa 105 Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever keeps my word will never see death. (John 8:51) Life is but a drop of water In the ocean of eternity. If we want to live forever, Let God’s Word guide our life’s destiny. (Jesus s…

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John 8: 21-30 Num 21:4-9 / Psa 102 I told you that you would die in your sins; if you do not believe that I am He, you will indeed die in your sins. (John 8:24) We need resistance to get across Life’s trials, problems and pressures; Better to bear th…

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John 7: 40-53 Jer 11:18-20 / Psa 7 So there was a division among the people because of Him. (John 7:43) Your will, O Lord, is our command In our quest for transformation; Grant us wisdom to understand Your divine plan of salvation. When they heard thes…

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John 7: 1-2,10,25-30 Wis 2:1a,12-22 / Psa 34 Now the Jewish festival of Booths was near… But after his brothers had gone to the festival, then he also went… (John 7:2,10) This is but a short life we live, With shelter in a fragile shell; But ou…

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Luke 9:22-25 Deut 30:15-20 / Psa 1 Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it. (Luke 9:23-24) Have no…

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Mark 9: 41-50 Sir 5: 1-8 / Psa 1 I tell you the truth, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward. (Mark 9: 41) Do not drive away from your door The poor, the sick and unwanted; Might …

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Mark 6:7-13 Heb 12:18-19,21-24 / Psa 48 Calling the Twelve to Him, He began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over impure spirits. (Mark 6:7) Don’t be ashamed to proclaim God’s Word, The Spirit’s wisdom will form our speech; The…

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Mark 3:7-12 Heb 7:25—8:6 / Psa 40 …those who had diseases were pressing upon Him to touch Him. And whenever unclean spirits saw Him they would fall down before Him and shout, “You are the Son of God.” He warned them sternly not to make Him …

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Mark 1: 14-20 Heb 1: 1-6 / Psa 97 “The time has come, He said. “The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the Gospel!” (Mark 1: 15) In spreading God’s Word to others May we find our life’s fulfillment; In His work nothing else…

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Luke 2: 22-35 1 Jn 2:3-11 / Psa 96 My eyes have seen Your salvation, which you prepared in the sight of all the peoples. (Luke 2:31) No longer do we walk in the dark, Christ is our light and inspiration; No fear or worry as we embark, Now that we know …

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Luke 1: 67-79 2 Sm 7:1-5.8-11.16 / Ps 89:2-5,27,29 He has raised up a horn for our salvation within the house of David. (Luke 1:69) Be of good cheer, He is coming, Christ, the Horn of our salvation! A peaceful year He is bringing, The prize for our pre…

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Matthew 15: 29-37 Is 25: 6-10a / Ps 23: 1-6 I am unwilling to send them away hungry, lest they faint on the way. (Matthew 15:32) Lord, You provide for all peoples A feast of rich food and choice wine; You multiply Your disciples As we partake Your Brea…

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