These days we have been listening to some pretty strong words

from Jesus directed specifically at the Pharisees and the teachers of the law.

He was all the more severe on them because, as leaders of the people,

they had greater responsibility to live according to God’s heart

and be an inspiration for the people, but they chose otherwise.

We are all redeemed sinners, made holy by the grace of God.

 

St. Ignatius of Antioch, bishop & martyr

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Ephesians 1:1-10

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus,

Jesus is still present with us, In Word and sacrament, especially in the Eucharist.

he has sent his Holy Spirit among us, to help us understand and heed God's Word.

 

Blessed Virgin Mary

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Galatians 3:22-29

But the Scriptures

 The Sacred Heart of Christ is an inexhaustible fountain.

and its sole desire is to pour itself out into the hearts of the humble

so as to free them and prepare them to lead lives according to his good pleasure.

From this divine heart three streams flow endlessly. The first is the stream of mercy for sinners;

it pours into their hearts sentiments of contrition and repentance.

The second is the stream of charity which helps all in need

and especially aids those seeking perfection in order to

find the means of surmounting their difficulties.

From the third stream flow love and light for the benefit of his friends

who have attained perfection; these he wishes to unite to himself

so that they may share his knowledge and commandments and,

in their individual ways, devote themselves wholly to advancing his glory.

                                               ~~~ From a letter by Saint Margaret Mary

　

St. Hedwig, religious St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, virgin

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Galatians 5:18-25 на

But when you are led

 

 

 

St. John XXIII, pope

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Galatians 3:7-14

Understand, then,

  St. Teresa of Avila, virgin & doctor

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Galatians 5:1-6

Christ freed us,

 

 

 

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Galatians 3:1-5

How foolish you are,

 We ask for signs for assurance.

Yet Jesus insists that the real sign is his own person.

In Him God has become a human being, and who sees Him sees the Father.

 

St. Callistus I, pope & martyr

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Galatians 4:22-24, 26-27, 31-5:1

It says that Abraham had two sons,

St. Paulteach the world anew the prayer Jesus taught his disciples:

Father, may your name be hallowed, may your kingdom come,

give us our daily bread, teach us to forgive as we are forgiven.

What zeal St. Paul had for the mission! The world has need of this Gospel!

There is in the world a raging conflict between good and evil.

The world promotes hatred and violence, greed and deceit, passion and despair.

      

St. Denis, bishop, & companions, martyrs/St. John Leonardi, priest

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Galatians 2:1-2, 7-14

After fourteen years,

 The rich young man his heart yearns for something bigger.

Jesus invited him to a life that a life of poverty and complete dedication to the Lord’s project.

He turned away sad,

What stands in the way of our total following of Jesus?

 

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Wisdom 7:7-11

I prayed and understanding

  Nor was  Jesus downplaying the importance of the work Martha was doing after all,

someone should take care of hospitality as well.

Jesus only diagnosed the worry and anxiety she suffered while engaged in work.

The one really necessary thing is to be in love with Jesus!

Jesus tells her that Mary had chosen the better part – contemplating or basking in the love of the Master.

 

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Galatians 1:13-24

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