#Christian #Catholic #Bible #Reflection: The Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name.

May 31, 2010 at 8:14 am (General)
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Reading 1 Romans 12:9-16
Responsorial Psalm Isaiah 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6
Gospel Luke 1:39-56
(http://www.usccb.org/nab/053110.shtml)

Excerpts:

Romans 12:10-16

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love one another with mutual affection; anticipate one another in showing honor.
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Do not grow slack in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.
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Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer.
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Contribute to the needs of the holy ones, exercise hospitality.
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Bless those who persecute (you), bless and do not curse them.
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Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.
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Have the same regard for one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly; do not be wise in your own estimation.

Luke 1:46-49

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And Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord;
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my spirit rejoices in God my savior.
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For he has looked upon his handmaid’s lowliness; behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed.
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The Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name.

Reflection:

The book of Romans is one of my favorite books in the Bible. It just speaks out to me. May the Holy Spirit help us all find guidance, hope, faith, and love in His Word.

–Peace Be With You

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#Christian #Catholic #Bible: But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth.

May 31, 2010 at 7:52 am (General)
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Readings from May 30, 2010

Reading 1 Prv 8:22-31
Responsorial Psalm 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9
Reading 2 Romans 5:1-5
Gospel John 16:12-15
(http://www.usccb.org/nab/053010.shtml)

Excerpts:

John 16:13-14

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But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth. He will not speak on his own, but he will speak what he hears, and will declare to you the things that are coming.
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He will glorify me, because he will take from what is mine and declare it to you.

–Peace Be With You

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#Christian $Catholic $Bible: Jesus said to them, “I shall ask you one question…

May 31, 2010 at 7:39 am (General)
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Readings from May 29, 2010

Reading 1 Jude 17, 20b-25
Responsorial Psalm 63:2, 3-4, 5-6
Gospel Mark 11:27-33
(http://www.usccb.org/nab/052910.shtml)

Excerpts:

Mark 11:29

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Jesus said to them, “I shall ask you one question. Answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.
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Was John’s baptism of heavenly or of human origin? Answer me.”

Reflection:

Our attempts to manipulate our faith for our own benefits are hopeless. God loves us more than we could ever hope. There is no need to be sneaky about our own wants. God will answer all prayers for those who have faith in Him.

–Peace Be With You

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#Christian #Catholic The #love of a mother is a beautiful gift from God that…

May 30, 2010 at 8:26 am (General)
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I’ve always known the love of a mother. I’m truly blessed for that. During the passing of my wife’s grandmother and recent conversations, my understanding and appreciation of a mother’s love has seem to grown and broaden. I have a distinct view in my life to see three aspects of motherhood all at the same time, which many of us do. A mother’s love for her young children. A mother’s love for her adult children. A mother’s love for her children and grandchildren. In all stages, she teaches, nurtures, protects, and comforts her children. She continues to do all the same things, but drawing upon her experiences in her own life, only hoping that her children will do and be well–always beyond her own well-being. Spending a life of sacrifice and love is one of the best examples I can see of living God’s purpose and following Jesus Christ’s example.

I can’t help but to admire and appreciate the bond between a mother and her child. The love is all-consuming, undeniable, and pure. The love is one of the most special things that I have experienced in my lifetime.

I pray all of us always remember a mother’s love for her child. Appreciate it, respect it, and celebrate it.

–Peace Be With You

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#Christian #Catholic #Bible: whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’…

May 28, 2010 at 8:53 am (General)
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Reading 1 1 Pt 4:7-13
Responsorial Psalm 96:10, 11-12, 13
Gospel Mark 11:11-26

Excerpts:

Mark 11:22-25

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Jesus said to them in reply, “Have faith in God.
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Amen, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it shall be done for him.
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Therefore I tell you, all that you ask for in prayer, believe that you will receive it and it shall be yours.
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When you stand to pray, forgive anyone against whom you have a grievance, so that your heavenly Father may in turn forgive you your transgressions.”

Reflection:

May the Holy spirit help us to have faith enough to move mountains and always to remember the act of forgiveness for others in our prayers and in our lives.

–Peace Be With You

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#Christian #Catholic #Bible “Go your way; your faith has saved you.”

May 28, 2010 at 8:42 am (General)
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(Readings from May 27, 2010)

Reading 1 1 Pt 2:2-5, 9-12
Responsorial Psalm 100: 2, 3, 4, 5
Gospel Mark 10:46-52

Excerpts:

Mark 10:49-52

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Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” So they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take courage; get up, he is calling you.”
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He threw aside his cloak, sprang up, and came to Jesus.
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Jesus said to him in reply, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man replied to him, “Master, I want to see.”
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Jesus told him, “Go your way; your faith has saved you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed him on the way.

Reflection:

May the Holy spirit give us strength enough to throw away our “cloaks” away and follow Jesus Christ so that He may help us in our times of need.

–Peace Be With You

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whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all. #Christian #Catholic #Bible

May 26, 2010 at 9:03 am (General)
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Reading 1 1 Pt 1:18-25
Responsorial Psalm 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20
Gospel Mark 10:32-45

Excerpts:

Mark 10:44-45

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whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all.
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For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Reflection:

The more I read and grow closer to Jesus Christ, the more I understand that God’s purpose for us all is to love one another by helping one another, and by loving one another, we are spreading His living Word!

–Peace Be With You

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