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Isaiah 12:4

Verse:

“In that day you will say: ‘Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted.’ “ - Isaiah 12:4

Prayer For Courage To Share the Gospel

Righteous Savior, as I look out over this city, I see so many who are lost and afraid. And yet in my own strength, I know that there is nothing I can do. I am shy. I am timid. Father, increase my faith. Give me the boldness I need to fill this city with the glorious hope of eternal life in Your Son, Jesus. Amen

Sources:

https://dailyverses.net/2021/8

https://connectusfund.org/23-powerful-prayers-for-evangelism

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Saint Giles

Daily Saints

Despite the fact that much about Saint Giles is shrouded in mystery, we can say that he was one of the most popular saints in the Middle Ages. Likely, he was born in the first half of the seventh century in southeastern France. That is where he built a monastery that became a popular stopping-off point for pilgrims making their way to Compostela in Spain, and the Holy Land. In In Germany, Giles was included among the so-called 14 Holy Helpers, a popular group of saints to whom people prayed, especially for recovery from disease, and for strength at the hour of death. Also among the 14 were Saints Christopher, Barbara, and Blaise. Interestingly, Giles was the only non-martyr among them. The pilgrimage center that once drew so many fell into disrepair some centuries after Giles’ death.

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Proverbs 4:23

Daily Reflections, Verse

Verse:

“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. ” - Proverbs 4:23

Prayer To Strengthen Our Hearts and Minds

Heavenly Father, I want to guard my heart above all things. Search my heart and know my thoughts, and see if there is any wicked way in me. Lord, I know that the heart is deceitful above all things and desperately wicked. May I not follow my own heart, but always be guided into the path of righteousness by You. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.

Sources:

https://dailyverses.net/life

https://prayer.knowing-jesus.com/Proverbs/4/23

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Saint Joseph of Arimathea & Nicodemus

Daily Saints

The actions of these two influential Jewish leaders give insight into the charismatic power of Jesus and his teachings and the risks that could be involved in following him.

Joseph was a respected, wealthy civic leader who had become a disciple of Jesus. Following the death of Jesus, Joseph obtained Jesus’ body from Pilate, wrapped it in fine linen and buried it. For these reasons, Joseph is considered the patron saint of funeral directors and pallbearers. More important is the courage Joseph showed in asking Pilate for Jesus’ body.

Nicodemus was a Pharisee and, like Joseph, an important first-century Jew. We know from John’s Gospel that Nicodemus went to Jesus at night—secretly—to better understand his teachings about the kingdom. Later, he spoke up for Jesus at the time of his arrest and assisted in Jesus’ burial. We know little else about Nicodemus.

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Beheading of Saint John the Baptist

Daily Saints

St. John the Baptist has two feasts in the Liturgical Calendar of the Church. One, in August, celebrates his death, and one in June, celebrates his birth.
Herod is to Joh while Pilate is to Jesus. Like Pilate, out of cowardice and fear, led them to commanding death of an innocent man. According to Saint Mark, “Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man…When he heard him, he was greatly perplexed; and yet he liked to listen to him” (Mk 6: 20). “[Herod] was deeply grieved” (Mk 6: 26) that he had to order John’s death. But he didn’t actually have to order John’s death. If he were truly grieved, he could have stood up in the midst of the happy crowd, said “I made a stupid promise which I now regret,” and granted Salome (her name is not found in the Bible) some other handsome gift instead of a blood-splattered plate. Herod beheaded a man to save face, to avoid embarrassment, and to avoid having to say “I made a mistake.”

The Passion, or Beheading, of Saint John the Baptist is one of the very oldest liturgical feasts on the Church’s calendar.

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Proverbs 4:25

Daily Reflections, Verse

Verse:

“Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you” - Proverbs 4:25

Prayer For Moving Forward

Holy Lord, Thank You for grace. Please help me move beyond the hurdles that trip me up and give me the strength and wisdom to look up and see the hope I run toward in Christ. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

Sources:

https://connectusfund.org/30-uplifting-bible-scriptures-on-moving-forward

https://prayerist.com/prayer/movingforwardinlife

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National Heroes’ Day

Philippine Holiday

This regular national holiday is celebrated on the last Monday in August. It is known in the Philippines as ‘Araw ng mga Bayani’.

It is a day to honor the bravery of all Filipino heroes who struggled for the nation’s freedom, including those who vanished into anonymity. About 996 was declared as the Year of Filipino Heroes to mark the centennial of the revolution against Spain.

National Heroes’ Day has been celebrated since 1931 when Act No. 3827 stated it should be observed on the last Sunday of August. In 2007, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed Republic Act No. 9492, moving the national holiday to the last Monday of August. The day is marked by parades and the laying of wreaths to honor those who lost their lives in the pursuit of the Philippine nation.

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2 Corinthians 5:17

Daily Reflections, Verse

Verse:

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” - 2 Corinthians 5:17

Prayer For When You Are Feeling Physically Weak

Dear God, Give me the courage to begin again — to overlook the difficulties, to overcome the obstacles and to stay open to the moment as best I can. Help me be patient enough to know it takes time to start over, and wise enough to ask for help from friends and family when I need it. As I look to the future, may I reflect on the past and remember the lessons it’s taught me. And God, may I always look to you for strength and guidance.

Sources:

https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/10-bible-verses-of-renewal-and-hope.html

https://www.womansday.com/life/g30243133/new-years-prayers/#:~:text=Getty%20Images-,Dear%20God%2C,family%20when%20I%20need%20it.

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Saint Augustine of Hippo

Daily Saints

St. Augustine was born in Thagaste in Africa of a Berber family. He was brought up a Christian but left Church early and spent a great deal of time seriously seeking the truth by observing different heretical practices, until at length, through the prayers of his mother, St. Monica, and the teachings of St. Ambrose of Milan, he was converted back to Christianity and baptized in 387, shortly before his mother’s death.

He had a brilliant legal and academic career, but after his conversion he returned home to Africa and lead an ascetic life. He was elected Bishop of Hippo and spent 34 years as the Shepherd of his flock. He wrote enormous amount and left a permanent mark on both philosophy and theology. He was declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope Boniface VIII in 1308.

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Saint Monica

Daily Saints

St. Monica was born in Thagaste, Africa of a Christian Family. Although she was a Christian, her parents gave her in marriage to a pagan, Patricius, and among her children was St. Augustine. Patricius had some redeeming features, but he had a violent temper and was licentious. Monica also had to bear with a cantankerous mother-in-law who lived in her home. Patricius criticized his wife because of her charity and piety, but always respected her.

The circumstances of St. Monica’s life could have made her a nagging wife, a bitter daughter-in-law, and a despairing parent, yet she did not give way to any of these temptations. Monica’s prayers and example finally won her husband and mother-in-law to Christianity. Her husband died in 371, one year after his baptism. With many tears she prayed unceasingly to God for his conversion and her prayers were answered shortly before she died. She had a deep faith and outstanding virtue and is a wonderful example of a Christian mother.

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