Immediately after Jesus had raised Lazarus from the dead,

“they were determined to put Him to death.”

Jesus brought life in many ways, Through His death,

“to gather together in unity the scattered children of God.”

 

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Ezekiel 37:21-28

You will then say to them:

“ CHRIST SAID 1 AM THE TRUTH, HE DID NOT SAY 'I AM THE CUSTOM." 

                                                 - Saint Toribio de Mogrovejo

  

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Daniel 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62* 

(or Daniel 13:41c-62)

(...) The assembly took

 

 Jesus claimed to be one with God in the sense of being equal to Him,

equal power with God. I told you, and you do not believe.

The works that I do in my Father’s name bear witness about me.

Blasphemy was a crime punishable by death according to the Jewish Law.

The Jews picked up stones again to stone him.” 

 

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Jeremiah 20:10-13

I hear many people whispering,

" 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!

  Is a profound declaration by Jesus promising

that those who obey his teachings will

never experience spiritual death or separation from God,

rather than referring to physical death. 

 

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Genesis 17:3-9

Abram fell face down

 "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

 Mary's "FIAT" (Let it be done)

Mary’s "yes" serves as a model of faith and discipleship,

demonstrating trust in God's plan over her own,

regardless of the consequences or lack of understanding.

 

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Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10

Once again

 

 

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

  "You shall die in your sins unless you believe I am He."

The "I Am" Claim: Jesus is identifying himself as the Messiah and claiming divinity.

Believing in Jesus without accepting his divine identity,

they will die unforgiven, facing eternal separation from God.

 

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Numbers 21:4-9

 

From Mount Hor

 
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,