"Thank the Lord for giving us the strength to carry on."

This is an expression of gratitude, It reflects a belief that divine power enables perseverance.

Acknowledging that God provides the strength and courage needed to endure through difficult times.

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Daniel 6:12-28*

(...) The king, therefore,

 The statement "there is no more marriage"

In heaven, people will be "like the angels,"

The Bible states that in the resurrection,

"they neither marry nor are given in marriage".

St. Cecilia, virgin and martyr

Men call me Cecilia, but my most beautiful name is that of Christian.

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1 Maccabees 6:1-13*

When king Antiochus was making his way

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.

For wisdom because it establishes a foundation of humility, obedience, and worship.

Fearing God is knowing God, and this is where true wisdom lies.

people must submit to God’s will. By doing so, we acquire wisdom.

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Daniel 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28*

(...) Under the influence of wine,

 Jesus said this as he expelled merchants and money changers from the temple courtyard in Jerusalem.

to condemn those who had turned the temple into a marketplace, or a "den of thieves,"

The church is meant to be a place of prayer and worship.

Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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1 Maccabees 4:36-37, 52-59*

Then Judas and his brothers said:

 St. Catherine of Alexandria, virgin and martyr

There is nothing we can desire or want that we do not find in Cod.

God is the source of all good things,

and true fulfillment is found in a relationship with God,

rather than in worldly possessions or pleasures.

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Daniel 2:31-45*

In your vision

 Jerusalem and its people failed to recognize Jesus as the promised Messiah

and the time of God's grace and salvation when he was physically present among them.

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1 Maccabees 2:15-29*

In the meantime,

  Actions performed with sincere devotion and selflessness are seen and valued by a higher power. 

   Eventually yield "increase, abundance and even overflow". 

St. Andrew Dung-Lac, priest, and companions, martyrs

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Daniel 1:1-6, 8-20*

(...) As Daniel was resolved

 Persevering through challenges,

and letting this reverent fear guide decisions and actions to live a life that honors God. 

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2 Maccabees 7:1, 20-31*

It happened also

"The Son of God and King of all" refers to Jesus Christ .

The eternal King of the universe.
Jesus is seen as the promised King who will reign over both his people and the nations forever.

"King of kings"
Jesus's supreme authority over all other rulers and kings in existence. 

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2 Samuel 5:1-3

All the tribes of Israel

 St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, virgin

Do not look back to the past, nor forward to the future.

Claim only the present, for it holds God's will.

 Dedication of the Churches of Peter and Paul

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2 Maccabees 6:18-31*

Eleazar, one of