列印 “ Do not be disturbed by the clamor the world, which passes like a shadow.” ---- St. Clare, virgin
It encourages detachment from worldly distractions and fleeting pursuits,
emphasizing the ephemeral nature of material things and the importance of focusing on what is eternal.
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Deuteronomy 10:12-22
So now, Israel,
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"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be."
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Wisdom of Solomon 18:6-9
That night had been foretold
列印 The Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome
Originally built in the 4th century and dedicated to Mary after the Council of Ephesus in 431,
the basilica is one of the four major basilicas in Rome. It is also known as "Our Lady of the Snows"
A popular legend tells of a summer snowfall on the Esquiline Hill,
which was miraculously guided by the Virgin Mary, prompting the building of the basilica on that spot.
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Numbers 12:1-13*
Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses
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“ Let go of your plans. The first hour of your morning belongs to God. Tackle
the day's work that He charges you with and he will give you the power to accomplish it. “
St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, virgin and martyr
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Deuteronomy 6:4-13
Listen, Israel:
列印 St. John Vianney, priest
“ When the heart is pure and simple it cannot help loving,
because it has discovered the source of love which God. “
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Numbers 11:4b-15
Now the rabble that was among them
列印 "If you want to follow me, deny yourself"
Denying oneself means choosing to put God's will and the needs of others before one's own desires and ambitions.
It's about dying to one's selfishness and pride, and embracing humility and service.
St. Dominic, priest
"We must sow the seed,not hoard it. “
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Deuteronomy 4:32-40
Ask of the times past.
列印 "His land had produced a good harvest."
In the biblical parable of the rich man who hoarded his harvest.
The contrast between material wealth and other values,..
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Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23
All is meaningless says
列印 “ If you want Christ to love you and help you, you must love Him
and always make every endeavour to please Him. “
2 Corinthians 5:9, Paul says, “So then whether we are at home or away from the body,
we make it our aim, or we have the ambition, to please Christ.”
My ambition… I would love the honor of pleasing Christ every moment of my life.
St. Cajetan, priest
St. Sixtus II, pope, and companions, martyrs
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Numbers 20:1-13*
The whole congregation of Israel
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“ May I never wait for the rebuke of others, but always rebuke myself until I make reparation. “
— St. Eusebius of Vercelli
Blessed Virgin Mary
St. Eusebius of Vercelli, bishop
St. Peter Julian Eymard, priest
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Leviticus 25:1, 8-17
The Lord spoke to
列印 "Jesus is the new Tent of Meeting."
God pitched his tent* with Israel, where He would be with His people.
Jesus is the new temple, The Word shows the Father’s glory.
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Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14
I looked and saw the following:
列印 Foolishness would be to ignore God and the spiritual things of life,
Faith was launched, not by an elaborate mental computation,
but by the Holy Spirit’s unseen power.
St. Alphonsus Liguori, bishop and doctor
“ The past is no longer yours; the future is not yet in your power. You have only the present where in to do good. “
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Leviticus 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37
The Lord spoke to Moses
