"Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?"

Jesus' teaching: Jesus challenged his critics by asking if it was lawful to do good or save a life on the Sabbath,

and he argued that healing is a righteous act that doesn't break the Sabbath but rather magnifies its meaning.

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Romans 9:1-5

I tell you,

 
Humble prayer is a central theme throughout the Bible,

Humble prayer is a recognition of one's own limitations

and a deep reliance on God's mercy and grace.

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Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18

The Lord

 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end.

Jeremiah is suffering from a physical affliction. feeling forsaken by God.

suddenly remembers the steadfast, unceasing love of the Lord.

Now he places his hope in the goodness and salvation of His God .

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Romans 8:31b-39

 If God is with us,

 The phrase "we should not take God's mercy for granted"

It suggests a call to live with gratitude and a continued commitment to faith,

avoiding the temptation to sin or become negligent in one's spiritual duties

because of the belief that God will always be forgiving. 

Blessed Virgin Mary

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Romans 8:1-11

 This contradiction

 "Repent and believe the Good News."

 Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate,

slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity."

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Romans 8:26-30

Likewise,

  St. Anthony Mary Claret, bishop

 ＂The sole reason why society is perishing is because,

it has refused to hear the word of the Church, which is the Word of God. ＂

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Romans 7:18-25a

I know, that

To spread the Good News.

sharing the message of salvation and redemption through Jesus Christ.

This is motivated by a biblical mandate to make disciples of all nations.

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Ephesians 2:19-22

Now,

St. John of Capistrano, priest

 “ Those who are called to the table of the Lord must glow with the brightness

that comes from the good example of a praiseworthy and blameless life.

They must learn from the eminent teacher, Jesus Christ. “

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Romans 6:19-23

You see,

 "The Lord's year of mercy"

It is the central theme of the Catholic Church's Jubilee Year 2025,

a special time of grace, renewal, and mercy.

The phrase is a powerful statement of hope that marks a time

for liberation from oppression and a new beginning with God. 

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Romans 8:12-17

 Then, brothers,

St. John Paul II, pope

 ＂There is no evil to be faced that Christ does not face with us.＂

"There is no evil to be faced that Christ does not face with us,"

believers are not alone in their struggles against evil, as Christ is present with them.

It serves as a reminder to have courage and faith,

as Christ's victory over evil is a source of power for believers.

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Romans 6:12-18

Do not allow