"Religion is a treasure.''  

St. Januarius, bishop and martyr

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1 Timothy 6:2c-12

Teach and stress these things. Whoever teaches in some other way,

not following the sound teaching of our Lord Christ Jesus, and true religious instruction,

 "The cross of Christ is about love, hope and salvation."  

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Numbers 21:4b-9

The people were discouraged by the journey and began to complain against God and Moses,

"Why have you brought us out of Egypt to die in the wilderness?

 "Do we welcome the Lord?"  

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1 Timothy 4:12-16

Let no one reproach you on account of your youth. Be a model to the believers in the way you speak and act,

in your love, your faith and purity of life. Devote yourself to reading, preaching and teaching, until I come.

 "Pious words are not enough."  

St. John Chrysostom, bishop and doctor

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1 Timothy 1:15-17

This saying is true and worthy of belief: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners;

of whom I am the first. Because of that, I was forgiven; Christ Jesus wanted to display his utmost patience,

 "The children of Wisdom."  

St. Hildegard of Bingen, virgin and doctor

St. Robert Bellarmine, bishop and doctor

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1 Timothy 3:14-16

 "The disciple never eclipses the master."  

The Most Holy Name of Mary

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1 Timothy 1:1-2, 12-14

From Paul, apostle of Christ Jesus, by a command of God, our Savior, and of Christ Jesus,

our hope, to Timothy, my true son in the faith. May God the Father, and Christ Jesus, our Lord, 

 "Don't cry."  

St. Cornelius, pope, and St. Cyprian, bishop, martyrs

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1 Timothy 3:1-13

If someone aspires to the overseer's ministry, he is, without a doubt, looking for a noble task.

 "Charity is the root of all other virtues."  

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Colossians 3:12-17

Clothe yourselves, then, as is fitting for God's chosen people, holy and beloved of him.

Put on compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience to bear with one another,

 "Mary becomes Mother to us in all our sorrows."  

Our Lady of Sorrows

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1 Timothy 2:1-8

First of all, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions and thanksgiving be made for everyone,

 "Fortunate are you..."

"Fortunate are you when people hate you, when they reject you

and insult you and number you among criminals,

because of the Son of Man. Rejoice in that day and leap for joy." 

1st Reading: Colossians 3:1-11

So then,