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
列印 Following the cloud and the flame: following the mystery of God and his divine light.
The cloud represented God's constant presence with His people.
A tangible manifestation of His covenant with them.
St. Ignatius of Loyola, priest
If our church is not marked by caring for the poor, the oppressed, the hungry, we are guilty of heresy!
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Exodus 40:16-21,34-389
Moses did this;
列印 "Pray for grandparents"
for well-being and blessings for one's grandparents, good physical and mental health,
Wishing for contentment, peace of mind, and a sense of joy in their lives.
St. Joachim and St. Anne, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Exodus 24:3-8
Moses came and told the people
列印 "The Kingdom of Heaven as our treasure."
Spiritual wealth and eternal rewards over worldly possessions.
Actively seeking God's will and living in accordance with His principles.
St. Peter Chrysologus, bishop and doctor
For he who touches the body of Christ unworthily, receives his damnation.
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Exodus 34:29-35
When Moses came down from Mount Sinai,
列印 “If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and the servant of all”
Jesus's life and teachings:emphasizing that true greatness lies in serving others.
True leadership is about serving and sacrificing for the well-being of others.
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2 Corinthians 4:7-15
However, we carry this treasure
列印 "I have come to believe that you are the Christ."
Thus says the Lord GOD:
O my people, I will open your graves
thus you shall know that I am the LORD.
Sts. Martha, Mary and Lazarus
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Exodus 33:7-11; 34:5b-9,28
Moses then took the Tent
列印
God knows our whole being.
Those who ask for his grace with confidence will not be disappointed.
Ask him to give you all you need.
St. Sharbel Makhluf, priest
＊＊＊ 1st Reading ＊＊＊
Exodus 19:1-2, 9-11, 16-20b
Exactly two months
列印 I am a priest of Christ
Old Testament priests were chosen by God, not self-appointed.
Christ our High Priest has made one sacrifice for sin for all time.
About the priesthood we are chosen.
One day we will be serving God in eternity , but not in any temple.
He calls on us to live holy lives that we might also be a “holy priesthood” .
St. Pedro Poveda, priest & martyr
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Exodus 32:15-24, 30-34
Moses then returned
列印
Let everyone who has the grace of intelligence fear that, because of it,
he will be judged more heavily if he is negligent.
Individuals with intelligence should be more mindful of their actions
and responsibilities due to the potential for greater accountability for their negligence.
St. Bridget of Sweden, religious
＊＊＊ 1st Reading ＊＊＊
Exodus 16:1-5, 9-15
The Israelites left Elim
列印 Ask and you will receive.
You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.
When we pray within His will, in the authority of Jesus,
persistently, unselfishly, and in faith, we will receive what we need.
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Genesis 18:20-32
Then the Lord said,
列印
"I have seen the Lord."
She became a loyal follower of Jesus.
She heard Jesus’ agonized cry to his Father.
Jesus died ,She was in anguish. She was evidently still remained there.
And she heard his triumphant last words,
“It has been accomplished,” uttered just before he died.
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Song of Songs 3:1-4b
(or 2 Corinthians 5:14-17)
On my bed
