列印 Didn't he pass through many crowds, rubbing shoulders with them?
Weren’t there people who saw him pass by, but didn’t think much of him?
Perhaps there were many who smirked at the purpose of his travel.
Her faith was so great. it was enough that she got to touch the edge of his cloak, as he passed by.
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Hosea 2:16, 17c-18, 21-22
So I am going to allure her,
列印 Jesus returned to his hometown. His town mates
They cannot believe that a family of carpenters can produce someone like him.
becomes a stumbling block to their faith in him.
Their own prejudices robbed them of the opportunity
to grow more in their knowledge of Jesus and of Jesus' authority.
May we let go of whatever hinders us to know Jesus more.
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Ezekiel 2:2-5
A spirit came upon me
列印 But Jesus was asleep.
“Why are you so afraid, you of little faith?”
For, even in his sleep, he knows; even in his silence, he commands. We can rest assured.
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Amos 3:1-8; 4:11-12
Hear this word which
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In their culture, when Jesus and His disciples weren’t fasting frequently like the pious Pharisees,
anything less was considered unrighteous.
Jesus wants our minds and hearts to be like new wine skins -
open and ready to receive the new wine of the Holy Spirit.
Blessed Virgin Mary St. Maria Goretti, virgin & martyr
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Amos 9:11-15
On that day,
列印 But when it comes to following the Lord, That’s how the first disciples followed him :
”immediately”,” leaving the boat and their father behind “.
These Verses Remind Us to Put God’s Will First
He does call every single one of us to live with unconditional trust in him.
St. Junipero Serra, pries
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Amos 2:6-10, 13-16
Yahweh says this,
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Sinners, Deep down, some of them long for a better life.
The tax collector Matthew, Jesus gives him reason to start anew, and follows Jesus.
He gets up and never looks back to his past sinful life.
The welcoming and bringing together of people, sinners or righteous,
is a joyous celebration in the kingdom.
And the reconciliation of individuals with their Maker is one thing to celebrate.
St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria, priest
1st Reading: Amos 8:4-6, 9-12
Hear this, you,
列印 These two miracles depict Jesus' power over sickness and death.
We first need to recognize our brokenness so that we may, in faith, ask Jesus to make us whole again.
“Don’t be afraid; just believe.” It is her faith that cured her.
『Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can move mountains.』
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Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24
God did not make death,
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“YOUR SINS ARE FORGIVEN.” God is love embodied in Jesus.
Seeing their faith, Jesus told the paralytic, “Have courage, son, your sins are forgiven.
He proved His authority to forgive sins and magnify the glory of God in the physical healing.
St. Elizabeth of Portugal, religious
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Amos 7:10-17
Amaziah, the priest of Bethel,
列印 Not to be confused with Dedication of Saints Peter and Paul or Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul.
Peter and Paul are the two great pillars of the Church.
Peter was the leader of the 12 apostles.
Paul was not one of the 12, but he is considered an apostle.
Like Peter, He was also called by God through revelation.
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Acts 12:1-11
About that time king Herod
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列印 Thomas, ever the realist.
It is natural that Thomas should doubt. He was not there when the Lord appeared.
He wants physical proof of Jesus coming back to life.
“Thomas answered him, ‘My Lord and my God’”
This declaration of faith is unique.
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Ephesians 2:19-22
Now you are no longer
列印 Leprosy was highly contagious. They were forbidden to have contact with anyone, were cut off from all society.
What a profound and trusting faith this leper had! He come to Jesus,
He referred to Jesus as "Lord." The leper knew Jesus had the power to heal him.
The leper displayed humility. The leper had a confidence in the power of Christ. He tells Jesus, You can make me clean . Lord, if You are willing.
Jesus understood the leper and was moved by his request.
He stretched out His hand and touched him, saying "I am willing; be cleansed".
St. Irenaeus, bishop, martyr & doctor
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2 Kings 25:1-12
In the ninth year
