“ The messiah had to suffer. ”

This idea is rooted in Old Testament prophecies,

a suffering servant who will eventually be glorified.

Jesus Christ, fulfilled the prophecies of suffering and death,

The resurrection is seen as a confirmation of Christ's victory over sin

and death, and his ultimate glory. 

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Acts 1:1-11

In the first part of my work,

 You alone I have chosen for my whole inheritance.

God is the ultimate source of fulfillment, joy, and security. 

Trust in God, prioritizing Him above all else.

St. Augustine of Canterbury, bishop, religious

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Acts 16:22-34

So they set the crowd

 Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah,

where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth.

Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said,

“Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb."

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Zephaniah 3:14-18a (or Romans 12:9-16)

Cry out with joy, O daughter of Zion;

 We are, generally, the carpenters of our own crosses.

St. Philip Neri, priest

He fulfilling Christ’s twin commandments to love God and neighbor.

He was quick to attend to any soul in need of confession, counsel or pastoral care.

He would instantly leave his solemn prayers to join a soul in need with the saying “we must leave Christ for Christ.” 

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Acts 16:11-15

So, we put out to sea from

 "Christ never leaves us."

Worldly happiness dissipates or ends, while the path of Christ,

It will be a joy that no one will be able to take away from us.

For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” 

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Acts 18:9-18

One night, in a vision,

 Jesus, our salvation and source of joy,

we go to God first and get Love from Him,

We have only one idea : Would be to "console the Heart of Jesus."

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Acts 15:1-2, 22-29

Some persons who had come

 "Christian as an enemy of joy."

The mind of the Church in regard to Evangelisation at this time.

It matters very much for the success of the mission of the Church

that these roles be properly understood, lovingly accepted and dynamically carried out.”

St. Paul VI, pope

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1st Reading: Acts 18:1-8

After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth.

 Renew our commitment to follow Christ.

Live a Life of Service and Faith: Actively serve others,

demonstrating love and compassion as Christ commanded.

Live a life of faith, trusting in God's promises and His plan for our life.

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Acts 16:1-10

Paul traveled on to Derbe

"Steadfast cooperation with the Holy Spirit."

I could allow God to transform me into a new person by changing the way I think.

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Acts 17:15, 22-18:1

Paul was taken as far as

 
Jesus did not hesitate to give His life for His friends.

THis is the reason why He commands His disciples to love one another just as He loves them.

This act of love is Christians to emulate in their own lives.

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Acts 15:22-31

Then the apostles and elders,