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,

“ 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

 "OUR ACTIONS HAVE A TONGUE OF THEIR OWN,

THEY HAVE A ELOQUENCE OF THEIR OWN,

EVEN WHEN THE TONGUE IS SILENT.

FOR DEEDS PROVE THE LOVER MORE THAN WORDS."
                             

                                                                                - Saint Cyril of Jerusalem

 

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  Isaiah 49:8-15

This is

" 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!

 Do you want to be healed?Sometimes we grow used to our surroundings—comfortable, secure,

and unwilling to change. we can become institutionalised.

Our minds can be trapped by the invisible walls of our own limitations. 

 

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Ezekiel 47:1-9, 12*

The man brought me

 "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

 Discovering hope in difficult times involves embracing a resilient faith that trusts in God's presence,

purpose, and strength, even when circumstances seem dark.

By embracing this type of faith, individuals can navigate adversity by surrendering fear,

finding joy in trial, and trusting that, ultimately, all things work together for good. 

 

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Isaiah 65:17-21

I now create