列印 God is love and all his operations proceed from love.
Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, which is seen as the ultimate expression of God's love for humanity.
Love is the essence of the christian faith and life.
St. Lawrence of Brindisi, priest and doctor
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Exodus 14:5-18
The king of Egypt was told that
列印 "Only one thing is needed." to sit at his feet and listen.
We need to take time to listen to the Lord in prayer,
Jesus is not saying that work is unimportant,
but that a relationship with him is the most important thing.
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Genesis 18:1-10a
The Lord appeared to
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If you learn everything except Christ, you learn nothing.
If you learn nothing except Christ, you learn everything.
St. Bonaventure, bishop and doctor
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Exodus 2:1-15a*
Now a man
列印 God does not give up on us. He does not throw us away.
God's faithfulness is a source of hope and encouragement during difficult times.
“You loved me before the creation of this world.
God does fulfill his promises, leading us along the best and straightest paths to himself.
Blessed Virgin Mary
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Exodus 12:37-42
The Israelites left Rameses for Succoth,
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"I am not my own; I have given myself to Jesus. He must be my only love".
It is a profound expression of love, commitment, and a life lived in accordance with the values of the Gospel.
〜〜〜 St. Kateri Tekakwitha,
St. Kateri Tekakwitha, virgin
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Exodus 1:8-14, 22
Then a new king
列印 "He is the Lord of the Sabbath"
Jesus, as the Son of Man, has the power and right to determine the meaning and practice of the Sabbath.
He demonstrates that the Sabbath was meant for human well-being,
and that acts of mercy and necessity were not violations of the Sabbath's spirit.
The poor and the sick are the heart of God. In serving them, we serve Jesus Christ.
St. Camillus de Lellis, priest
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Exodus 11:10-12:14*
(...) The Lord spoke to
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"your neighbor" is anyone in need whom you have the opportunity to help.
It encompasses anyone who crosses your path and requires your help.
Jesus makes it clear in this parable that our neighbor is anyone around us,
regardless of their ethnic, religious, or socio-economic status.
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Deuteronomy 30:10-14
For you shall
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Lord, help me to find my most comfortable place in the yoke you place upon me.
The struggle, the weariness are to be laid at the feet of Jesus.
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Exodus 3:13-20
Moses answered God,
列印 "The fear of the Lord" who fear God are not afraid.
the fear of the Lord with wisdom and security.
The fear of the LORD is willing to listen to His wisdom,
you're willing to submit to His commands.
Blessed Virgin Mary
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Genesis 49:29-32; 50:15-26a*
(...) When Joseph's brothers
列印 In the Book of Proverbs: ‘The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom’.
how easy it is for us to sin and so lose God.
"The experience of wonder and awe in God's presence."
‘Blessed are those who fear the Lord’.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
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Exodus 3:1-6, 9-12
Moses pastured the sheep of Jethro,
列印 Recognize their own meanness, so that their awareness of God's blessings will be more apparent.
Rather than thinking that they rely on their own resources, they will give thanks for God's generosity.
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Genesis 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5*
Judah then went forward and said,
