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John 12:26

Verse:

“Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me.” -John 12:26

Prayer To Be Servant of God

Dear Lord, I desire to do Your will oh God, and I pray that I may serve You in the manner that You require. Lord, in humility of heart I admit that I can do nothing of myself, but only as You give me Your sufficient grace, Your wisdom and Your strength. May I look to You and not to the ways of the world. This I ask in Jesus' name. Amen.

Sources:

Original version of the prayer: https://prayer.knowing-jesus.com/Prayers-to-be-in-the-will-of-God

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Saint Peter Alcantara

Daily Saints

Saint Peter of Alcantara was from a noble family, with his father being a governor of Alcantara. He was a law student at Salamanca University. At the age of 16, he joined the discalced friars. Before being ordained as a priest, he was already named as the Superior. He was a very successful preacher.

Saint Peter has always practiced a life of penance which was quite apparent in his food and clothing choices. There was talk about reforming the Church but for Saint Peter the reform began with himself.

Peter was permitted to form a group of Franciscans who followed the Rule of St. Francis in 1554. By the end of the 19th century, the friars have joined with the discalced friars to form the Order of Friars Minor.

Saint Peter of Alcantara’s preaching allowed many people to join the religious life. He was canonized in 1669.

Sources:

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-peter-of-alcantara

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Matthew 6:3-4

Daily Reflections, Verse

Verse:

“But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” -Matthew 6:3-4

Prayer For Peaceful Giving

Lord, our Peace-Bringer, it is good to give. But merely giving does not mean we have peace about it. We may give, but if our hearts are troubled and we do not give in faith, then our works mean nothing. It is as if we are clanging a loud cymbal. Therefore, calm our troubled hearts so that we may give joyfully and in faith, without reservation. May this giving let our light shine before all, and bring all glory to your name. Amen.

Sources:

Original version of the prayer: https://connectusfund.org/10-powerful-prayers-for-generosity

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Saint Luke

Daily Saints

There is not much information about his life. He is known as Saint Luke the Evangelist. He wrote a major portion in the New Testament – the Gospel According to Saint Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. Paul refers to him as “our beloved physician”.

Luke appears in Acts during Paul’s second journey, remains at Philippi for several years until Paul returns from his third journey, accompanies Paul to Jerusalem, and remains near him when he is imprisoned in Caesarea. During these two years, Luke had time to seek information and interview persons who had known Jesus. He accompanied Paul on the dangerous journey to Rome where he was a faithful companion.

Sources:

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-luke

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Luke

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Proverbs 10:9

Daily Reflections, Verse

Verse:

“Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.” -Proverbs 10:9

Prayer To Walk in Integrity

Lord, I pray that you would give us the strength to walk in integrity. And God, when we fail, I pray that you will bring our sin to light, and bring us to repentance so that we can receive the forgiveness you so freely offer.

SOurces:

Original version of the prayer: https://prayerist.com/prayer/integrity

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Saint Ignatius of Antioch

Daily Saints

Saint Ignatius of Antioch was born in Syria but converted to Christianity. He eventually became a bishop of Antioch. But in 107, the Emperor ruling then forced the Christians to deny their faith or face death. Saint Ignatius refused to deny his faith and was condemned to be put to death.

Saint Ignatius was well known due to the seven letters he wrote during his trip to Rome as a prisoner. The letters encourage Christians to remain faithful. The letters have been cited as source of knowledge of the Christian church during the start of the 2nd century.

In his final letter, he pleads that his martyrdom should not be stopped in Rome. He wrote, “The only thing I ask of you is to allow me to offer the libation of my blood to God. I am the wheat of the Lord; may I be ground by the teeth of the beasts to become the immaculate bread of Christ.” Ignatius bravely faced his death.

Sources:

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-ignatius-of-antioch

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Ignatius-of-Antioch/Martyrdom-as-union-with-Christ

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Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Gosples & Readings

Lectionary: 147

First Reading: Ex 17:8-13

In those days, Amalek came and waged war against Israel.
Moses, therefore, said to Joshua,
"Pick out certain men,
and tomorrow go out and engage Amalek in battle.
I will be standing on top of the hill
with the staff of God in my hand."
So Joshua did as Moses told him:
he engaged Amalek in battle
after Moses had climbed to the top of the hill with Aaron and Hur.
As long as Moses kept his hands raised up,
Israel had the better of the fight,
but when he let his hands rest,
Amalek had the better of the fight.
Moses'hands, however, grew tired;
so they put a rock in place for him to sit on.
Meanwhile Aaron and Hur supported his hands,
one on one side and one on the other,
so that his hands remained steady till sunset.
And Joshua mowed down Amalek and his people
with the edge of the sword.

Responsorial Psalm: Ps 121:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8

Response– Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth

I lift up my eyes toward the mountains;
whence shall help come to me?
My help is from the LORD,
who made heaven and earth.
R– Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth

May he not suffer your foot to slip;
may he slumber not who guards you:
indeed he neither slumbers nor sleeps,
the guardian of Israel.
R– Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth

The LORD is your guardian; the LORD is your shade;
he is beside you at your right hand.
The sun shall not harm you by day,
nor the moon by night.
R– Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth

The LORD will guard you from all evil;
he will guard your life.
The LORD will guard your coming and your going,
both now and forever.
R– Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth

Reading 2: 2 Tm 3:14-4:2

Beloved:
Remain faithful to what you have learned and believed,
because you know from whom you learned it,
and that from infancy you have known the sacred Scriptures,
which are capable of giving you wisdom for salvation
through faith in Christ Jesus.
All Scripture is inspired by God
and is useful for teaching, for refutation, for correction,
and for training in righteousness,
so that one who belongs to God may be competent,
equipped for every good work.

I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus,
who will judge the living and the dead,
and by his appearing and his kingly power:
proclaim the word;
be persistent whether it is convenient or inconvenient;
convince, reprimand, encourage through all patience and teaching.

Alleluia: Heb 4:12

R. Alleluia, alleluia.
The word of God is living and effective,
discerning reflections and thoughts of the heart.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel: Lk 18:1-8

Jesus told his disciples a parable
about the necessity for them to pray always without becoming weary.
He said, "There was a judge in a certain town
who neither feared God nor respected any human being.
And a widow in that town used to come to him and say,
'Render a just decision for me against my adversary.'
For a long time the judge was unwilling, but eventually he thought,
'While it is true that I neither fear God nor respect any human being,
because this widow keeps bothering me
I shall deliver a just decision for her
lest she finally come and strike me.'"
The Lord said, "Pay attention to what the dishonest judge says.
Will not God then secure the rights of his chosen ones
who call out to him day and night?
Will he be slow to answer them?
I tell you, he will see to it that justice is done for them speedily.
But when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?"

The Readings and Gospel were sourced from:

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100922.cfm

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Romans 12:10

Daily Reflections, Verse

Verse:

“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves” -Romans 12:10

Prayer For Devotion

Dear God, please teach me how to offer you honest sacrifice. Let my efforts and sacrifice of praise come with an open mind. Do not let me hold back, but let me use my resources to honor you liberally, so that I can be qualified to obtain your favor always. For in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.

Sources:

Original version of the prayer: https://prayerist.com/prayer/devotion

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Saint Hedwig

Daily Saints

Saint Hedwig was the Duchess of Silesia. At the age of 12, she was married to the Duke of Henry. In the course of their marriage, they had seven children. However, in 1238, the Duke died leaving Saint Hedwig a widow. After the death of her husband, she became a Cistercain and took up the grey habit. She was known for her piety and gentleness. She gave herself up to prayer and meditation. She was canonized in 1267 and her remains were raised to the honours of the altar. She is honoured as patroness of Silesia.

Sources:

https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07189a.htm

https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=351

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1 John 4:12

Daily Reflections, Verse

Verse:

“No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.” -1 John 4:12

Prayer For God’s Love

Lord, we praise Your name that we can entrust our future in Your safe-keeping, knowing that Your love surrounds us and that Your grace is sufficient, no matter how black the circumstances of life may appear. Thank You, Lord, that You hold the world in the palm of Your hand, and nothing can snatch us from that secure position in You. Thank You, in Jesus' name, Amen.

Sources:

Original version of the prayer: https://prayer.knowing-jesus.com/Prayers-about-the-Love-of-God

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Prayer To Walk in Integrity

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Lectionary: 147

First Reading: Ex 17:8-13

Responsorial Psalm: Ps 121:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8

Reading 2: 2 Tm 3:14-4:2

Alleluia: Heb 4:12

Gospel: Lk 18:1-8

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