He was the sort of person, "Salt of the earth."

A salt-of-the-earth with friendly and straightforward,

referred to as "salt of the earth". 

St. Gregory of Narek, abbot and doctor of the Church

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Sirach 5:1-8

Do not rely on your wealth. Do not say,

  "A symbol of the special mission of Peter and his Successors to tend Christ's flock,

                   keeping it united in faith and in charity."  

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1 Peter 5:1-4

I now address myself

Jesus looks at faith and justice in the world,

sees all who act in his name as having much in common.

No matter in what way they show this.

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Sirach 4:11-19

Wisdom brings up

 The Cross was the Christian mystery.

“Those who do not love the cross of Christ, do not love Christ.” 

 St. Peter Damian, bishop and doctor

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Genesis 11:1-9

The whole world had one language

 "The way of humble service."

  Jesus washing the disciples’ feet.

  He profoundly modeled the essence of what it means to be a true leader and a follower of God. 

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Sirach 2:1-11

My son,

 "See I am making a Covenant with you and with your descendants after you."

Be fruitful and increase. Abound on the earth and be master of it.

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Genesis 9:1-13

God blessed Noah and

 "All things are possible for one who believes.'

This statement by Jesus emphasizes the limitless potential of faith. 

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Sirach 1:1-10*

All wisdom comes from the Lord

“Heavenly Father, thank you for this time you’ve given us to open your Word.

Giving us hope in the midst of blindness brought about by sin.

Thank you for the encouragement and hope Your Word brings.  

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Genesis 8:6-13, 20-22

At the end of the forty days

 "The way of generous love." we need mutual forgiveness, to thrive.

“Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.” 

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1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23

On hearing this,

 "The Lord provides."

 As Christians we are taught to rely on the Lord for everything,

Lord does provide for our needs, he answers our prayers when we come before him.  

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Genesis 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10

The Lord saw