The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order 

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James 2:1-9

 My brothers and sisters,

The multiplication of the loaves

is a prefiguration of the institution of the Eucharist and the Holy Mass.

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1 Kings 12:26-32; 13:33-34

 Jeroboam thought,

"Jesus opens my eyes. 

As he gives me his full attention, I grow in trust and confidence."

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James 1:19-27

 My beloved,

Our Lady of Lourdes

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1 kings 11:29-32; 12-19

 Once, when Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem,

"Thus will your faith be tested, like gold in a furnace. Gold, however, passes away

but faith worth so much more, will bring you in the end paraise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ appears."

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James 1:12-18

 Happy are those who pa­tient­ly endure trials,

St. Scholastica, virgin 

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1 kings 11:4-13

In Solomon’s old age,

St.Cyril, monk & St. Methodius, bishop 

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James 1:1-11

 James, a servant of God

“A pure heart create for me, O God, put a steadfast spirit within me.

Do not cast me away from your presence nor deprive me of your Holy Spirit”

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1 kings 10:1-10

The queen of Sheba

 “Fortunate are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God’s is yours.”

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Jeremiah 17:5-8

 This is what Yahweh says,

St. Jerome Emiliani, priest 

St. Josephine Bakhita, virgin

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1 king: 8:22-23, 27-30

 Then Solomon stood