列印 Acknowledging that we are flawed like everyone else is a freeing,
humbling truth that fosters empathy, personal growth, and self-acceptance.
Embracing our imperfections can lead to a less judgmental life.
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Daniel 9:4b-10
I prayed to the Lord,
列印 " This is my Son, the Beloved, my Chosen One. Listen to him."
A cloud during the Transfiguration of Jesus,
It identifies Jesus as His beloved Son,
affirming His divine authority and commissioning the disciples
—and believers— to listen to and obey Him.
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Genesis 12:1-4a
The Lord said to Abram,
列印 "Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven"
It signifies a longing for the future fulfillment of God’s kingdom on earth.
Prioritizing God's glory over personal needs.
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Isaiah 55:10-11
As the rain and the snow
列印
"Forgiveness": Forgiveness does not mean condoning,
forgetting, or excusing the behavior.
Reflecting on personal faults can help create empathy for the offender.
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Deuteronomy 26:16-19
On this day,
列印 Jesus knows His flock intimately
Jesus knows His flock intimately, calling them by name,
and providing protection and guidance.
This profound knowledge ensures they never truly perish.
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Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18
Yahweh spoke to Moses
列印
True worship, pleasing to God, involve reconciliation.
Empathy and Listening: Sincerely listening to
the other party’s perspective to understand the impact of the actions.
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Ezekiel 18:21-28
If the sinner
列印 " One does not live on bread alone, but on every word
that comes from the mouth of God."
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Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7
Then the Lord God
列印
God shapes us through prayer
by transforming our hearts, minds, and character,
bending our will to align with His,
and cultivating patience, resilience,
and dependence on Him.
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Esther C:12, 14-16, 23-25
Seized with anguish
列印
"RECEIVE THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST VERY FREQUENTLY.
THE SIGHT OF A CHRISTIAN'S LIPS RED WITH THE BLOOD OF CHRIST
TERRIFIES THE ENEMY. HE IMMEDIATELY RECOGNIZES THE SIGN OF
HIS OWN RUIN. HE CANNOT STAND THE INSTRUMENT OF DIVINE
VICTORY BY WHICH HE WAS TAKEN CAPTIVE AND CAST DOWN."
- Saint Peter Damian
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Isaiah 58:9b-14
Then you will call and
列印
The sign of Jonah points to Jesus by typologically foreshadowing his death, burial, and resurrection.
Just as Jonah was in the belly of a great fish for three days and three nights before being "resurrected"
Jesus spent three days and nights in the heart of the earth before rising.
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Jonah 3:1-10
The word
列印 Actively seeking justice, mercy, and compassion
As demonstrated by kindness to others,
and maintaining humility in daily life.and treating others with respect.
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Isaiah 58:1-9a
Cry out aloud
