列印 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
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"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
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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
列印 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
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St. Elizabeth of Hungary, religious
As long as, anyone has the means of doing good to his neighbors and does not do so,
he shall be reckoned a stranger to the love of the Lord.
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1 Maccabees 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63*
From their
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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:
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"I am he; the time is near at hand."
To not be deceived by false prophets. These false prophets would claim to be the Messiah ("I am he")
and declare that the end times are imminent ("the time is near") in order to lead people astray.
Urging people to be vigilant and not to follow them.
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Malachi 3:19-20a
The day already comes,
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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,
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St. Albert the Great, bishop and doctor
The greater and more persistent your confidence in God.
The more abundantly you will receive, all that you ask.
Blessed Virgin Mary
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Wisdom of Solomon 18:14-16; 19:6-9
While all was
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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
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" All our daily activities are to be done with God in mind. "
“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” (Corinthians 10:31)
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Wisdom of Solomon 13:1-9
The natural helplessness of humans
