列印 "Christ's self-sacrificing love."
He counted not His life dear unto Himself, but endured the cross, despising the shame.
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Deuteronomy 30:15-20
See, I set before you
列印 “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”
The ashes are applied in the shape of a cross on the forehead of each worshipper on Ash Wednesday.
Ash Wednesday is a solemn reminder of human mortality and the need
for reconciliation with God and marks the beginning of the penitential Lenten season.
Start of Lent, a Day of Universal Fast. Day of fast (ages 18-59) and abstinence from meat (age 14 and up).
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Joel 2:12-18
The Lord says,
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" What God has joined together, let no one separate.”
The one flesh relationship in marriage pictures the relationship between Christ and the church.
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Sirach 6:5-17
A gentle word makes many friends,
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Giving freely and wholeheartedly to the LORD.
and god is able to make all grace abound to you,
so that in all things at all times, having all that you need,
you will abound in every good work, and eternal life.
St. Casimir
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Sirach 35:1-12
Keeping the law
列印 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,
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Staying true to what you believe God has promised can lead to extraordinary outcomes.
Giving away his belongings in a bold act of faith.
St. Katharine Drexel, virgin
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Sirach 17:20-24
Their misdeeds cannot be
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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
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"Can a blind person lead another blind person?
The Holy Spirit indwells and enlightens the believer,
infusing him with wisdom—the mind of Christ, to yield to the Spirit’s leading.
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Sirach 27:4-7
When a sieve is shaken
列印 "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.
＊＊＊ 1st Reading ＊＊＊
Sirach 2:1-11
My son,
列印 Those who come to Christ must do so in childlike humility, faith, and simplicity.
Like children who implicitly trust their parents, believers trust God.
Blessed Virgin Mary
＊＊＊ 1st Reading ＊＊＊
Sirach 17:1-15
The Lord created man
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"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
