"A GOOD MAN IS NOT A PERFECT MAN; A GOOD MAN IS AN

 HONEST MAN, FAITHFUL AND UNHESITATINGLY RESPONSIVE

TO THE VOICE OF GOD IN HIS LIFE."

                                            - Saint John Fisher 

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1st Reading: 

2 Kings 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18

The army of the king

 Almsgiving should not be flaunted or

turned into a source of pride and vanity.

Giving with an expectation of praise or

a boost to one's ego defeats the spiritual purpose of the act.

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1st Reading: 2 Kings 2:1, 6-14*

(...) When Elijah and

The conviction that in the difficult moments of our life God is on our side.

He is who grants us the joy of his Kingdom, that stems

from a profound life we can already enjoy here,

and is our guarantee of eternal life: Whoever acknowledges me

before others I will acknowledge before my Father in heaven. 

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Jeremiah 20:10-13

I hear

Where Jesus says that God "makes his sun rise on the evil

and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust".

God's universal, unconditional grace and serves

as a lesson for humans to love their enemies and show kindness to everyone.

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1 Kings 21:17-29

Then Yahweh spoke to

 Seeking God's kingdom first.

Bring your choices—whether in your career, relationships,

or finances—to God first for direction.By surrendering control and trusting in His provision.

you step out of the stress of self-reliance and into the abundant life He intends for you.

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2 Chronicles 24:17-25*

After the death of Jehoiada,

 Imitating the Lord’s example of non-violence involves practicing self-giving love.

It is an ethic centered on confronting hostility without retaliation,

requiring profound inner strength to overcome the natural human impulse for vengeance.

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1 Kings 21:1-16

Now Naboth,

 
"Where our treasure lies, there our heart will be,"

The quote is a profound reflection on human priorities,

Earthly vs. Heavenly Treasures:

The surrounding verses contrast storing up perishable things (like wealth and status)

with eternal investments (such as faith, love, and service).

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2 Kings 11:1-4, 9-18, 20*

When Athaliah,

 Jesus took pity on the crowds because they were weary, harassed, and helpless.

He saw them as sheep without a shepherd,

abandoned and wandering without spiritual guidance.

Individuals "willing to step up" who take initiative or accept responsibility.

You and I are part of the mission.

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Exodus 19:2-6a

They arrived there

 The phrase "Our Father in heaven" Calling God "Father"

while acknowledging He is "in heaven" recognizes His supreme majesty, holiness, and power.

Because God loves us sinners, and he hates sin,

he continues to forgive us again and again. Receive forgiveness freely.

It is not only forgiveness from sin, but reclaiming from sin.

It is the outflow of redeeming love that transforms the heart.

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1st Reading: Sirach 48:1-14

Then came the prophet Elijah,

 The Immaculate Heart of Mary

Refers to her joys and sorrows, her virtues and hidden perfections,

and, above all, her virginal love for God the Father,

her maternal love for her son Jesus Christ,

and her motherly and compassionate love for all mankind.

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 1 Kings 19: 19-21

Elijah left. He found Elisha,