Word for Thursday September 23rd. Feast of St. Padre Pio.

“Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening (with Jesus), and he was greatly perplexed because some said ‘John has been raised from the dead’…But Herod said ‘John I beheaded…who then is this?’ And he kept trying to see Him.” Luke 9:7-9. St. Albert the Great said, “The greater and more persistent your confidence…

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Word for Thursday September 9. “One loving heart sets another on fire.

“Put on as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another…and over all these put on love, that is the bond of perfection.” Colossians 3:12-14. St. Augustine said, “One loving heart sets another on fire.” Let us pray, Lord Jesus, You told…

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Word for Tuesday September 7

“Jesus departed to the mountain to pray, and he spent the night in prayer to God. When day came, he called his disciples to himself, and from them he chose twelve, whom he also named Apostles.” Luke 6:12-13. Pope St. John Paul II said, “Prayer is in fact the recognition of our limits and our…

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Word for Monday September 6

“For I want you to know, how great a struggle I am having for you, and for those in Laodicea, and all those who have not seen me face to face, that their hearts may be encouraged as they are brought together in love.” Colossians 2:1-2. St. Padre Pio said, “Stay in the boat in…

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