Readings for Friday October 9, 2009
First Reading: Joel 1:13-15,2:1-2
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 9
Gospel: Luke 11:15-26
Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters. (Lk 11:23)
Have you ever tried cleaning a room with a child? Many times you will find yourself doing the cleaning part, while they proceed to pull out more toys to play with. It becomes a frustrating and counterproductive effort. Here you are trying to gather things up, while this child is doing nothing but scattering.
I wonder if God feels this same frustration with us. While I am sure that many of us try to be good faithful servants, there are probably times where we find ourselves like the little kid and scattering instead of gathering. It is so important that we make sure that the things that we are doing are in line with what Christ teaches us. We must make sure that while on the earth we are working to serve the Lord by being obedient and doing His will, following His commandments, and living out our true purpose. We must remember that if we are not with God, then we are against Him; and I don't know about you, but that I do not ever want to be against God.
As Saint Paul says; "When I was a child, I used to talk as a child, think as a child, reason as a child; when I became a man, I put aside childish things." (1 Cor 13:11) Let us not be like children who seek to mess things up and scatter, but rather be good faith servants who follow Christ and gather.
Father above, we thank you and praise you for the gift of this day. Lord you alone are good and merciful to us. Lord, help us to see your will for us, help us to be focused on our purpose in this life and to never be working against you. Lord, we pray that your will be done in our lives and in the whole world. We pray for all of our priests and religious, that they may be strengthened in their ministries and in the vows. We ask this all through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Thank you for joining me in reading and reflecting on the readings from todays mass!
10.09.2009
10.08.2009
The more we put in
Readings for Thursday October 8, 2009
First Reading: Malachi 3:13-20
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 1
Gospel: Luke 11:5-13
“And I tell you, ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. What father among you would hand his son a snake when he asks for a fish? Or hand him a scorpion when he asks for an egg? If you then, who are wicked, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him?” (Lk 11:9-13)
There is something that I have realized about vending machines; the more money that you put in, the better the treat. I noticed that the lowest costing items usually are not very good; it is either some gum that loses its flavor in about 10 seconds, or some generic bad tasting mints. But some of the more expensive items are usually the best; perhaps like some baked lays, sun chips or pop tarts. It seems to me that with vending machines, the more money you put in the more you will get out (either quantity or quality of items).
And so it is like prayer, the more we do it and the more we put in to it, the more we will get out of it. Jesus tells us today that we should not only pray, but that we are to be persistent in our prayer. He tells us that God wants to answer our prayers, but we must make the first move, we must be willing to "put something in." It is like the vending machine, if we do not go to it and put any money in, then we will not get anything out. We must be willing and be open to going to our Father in heaven with our joys, sorrows, and all of our needs.
"Ask and you shall receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you", these are the words that our savior tells us to remind us that God is there wanting to talk to us and to help us by answering our prayers. God loves us so much, we are His greatly loved children, and what loving Father does not want to answer the requests of their children?
Prayer, the more we put in, the more we will get out.
Father above, we thank you and praise you for the gift of this day. Lord, you are our great and awesome God, and it is you alone that we serve and dedicate our lives to. Lord, you aer so good to us, we thank you and praise you for your love and mercy, help us to continue this life carrying our cross with peace and joy in our hearts; forever thinking of joining you one day in heaven. We ask this all through Christ our Lord. Amen.
First Reading: Malachi 3:13-20
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 1
Gospel: Luke 11:5-13
“And I tell you, ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. What father among you would hand his son a snake when he asks for a fish? Or hand him a scorpion when he asks for an egg? If you then, who are wicked, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him?” (Lk 11:9-13)
There is something that I have realized about vending machines; the more money that you put in, the better the treat. I noticed that the lowest costing items usually are not very good; it is either some gum that loses its flavor in about 10 seconds, or some generic bad tasting mints. But some of the more expensive items are usually the best; perhaps like some baked lays, sun chips or pop tarts. It seems to me that with vending machines, the more money you put in the more you will get out (either quantity or quality of items).
And so it is like prayer, the more we do it and the more we put in to it, the more we will get out of it. Jesus tells us today that we should not only pray, but that we are to be persistent in our prayer. He tells us that God wants to answer our prayers, but we must make the first move, we must be willing to "put something in." It is like the vending machine, if we do not go to it and put any money in, then we will not get anything out. We must be willing and be open to going to our Father in heaven with our joys, sorrows, and all of our needs.
"Ask and you shall receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you", these are the words that our savior tells us to remind us that God is there wanting to talk to us and to help us by answering our prayers. God loves us so much, we are His greatly loved children, and what loving Father does not want to answer the requests of their children?
Prayer, the more we put in, the more we will get out.
Father above, we thank you and praise you for the gift of this day. Lord, you are our great and awesome God, and it is you alone that we serve and dedicate our lives to. Lord, you aer so good to us, we thank you and praise you for your love and mercy, help us to continue this life carrying our cross with peace and joy in our hearts; forever thinking of joining you one day in heaven. We ask this all through Christ our Lord. Amen.
10.07.2009
The Lord's Prayer
Readings for Wednesday October 7, 2009
First Reading: Jonah 4:1-11
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 86
Gospel: Luke 11:1-4
Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples.” He said to them, “When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name, your Kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread and forgive us our sins for we ourselves forgive everyone in debt to us, and do not subject us to the final test.” (Lk 11:1-4)
In today's gospel, Jesus teaches His disciples what we know as the Lord's prayer. This is a prayer which most Christians know by heart, and it is one that we should pray often, for it is the same prayer that Jesus gave to us to pray. We must make sure that when we do pray it that we are praying with reverence and truly focusing on the words of this prayer. It can be very easy to go into autopilot mode and begin reciting this prayer without even thinking about it.
In this prayer, we call upon and recognize God as our heavenly Father, who loves us and guides us through life. His name is sacred and is the only one that we worship and hold up high. His kingdom is glorious and is our true destination, may we persevere and strive in this life until that day comes. All life and all of our blessings and gifts comes from God, may we take these things not with a selfish heart, but with a heart of thanksgiving. As sinners, we often times fall short and are in need of God's abundant mercy and forgiveness; and as He forgives us, we also should forgive those who sin against us. At the end of this world, I pray that our lives have been dedicated to Him and that we have all been good and faithful servants, ready and accepted into heaven; and that we would be spared of any final test.
This is a prayer given to us from Christ Himself, let us make sure that we are praying it as we should be.
Father above, we thank you and praise you for the gift of this day. Lord, all good things come from you, thank you for never abandoning us and for loving us so much. Lord, we are not worthy of all that you give us, but you still choose to be merciful and to show us love compassion. Lord, may we follow you where ever you lead with an unwavering faith. We ask this all through Christ our Lord. Amen.
First Reading: Jonah 4:1-11
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 86
Gospel: Luke 11:1-4
Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples.” He said to them, “When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name, your Kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread and forgive us our sins for we ourselves forgive everyone in debt to us, and do not subject us to the final test.” (Lk 11:1-4)
In today's gospel, Jesus teaches His disciples what we know as the Lord's prayer. This is a prayer which most Christians know by heart, and it is one that we should pray often, for it is the same prayer that Jesus gave to us to pray. We must make sure that when we do pray it that we are praying with reverence and truly focusing on the words of this prayer. It can be very easy to go into autopilot mode and begin reciting this prayer without even thinking about it.
In this prayer, we call upon and recognize God as our heavenly Father, who loves us and guides us through life. His name is sacred and is the only one that we worship and hold up high. His kingdom is glorious and is our true destination, may we persevere and strive in this life until that day comes. All life and all of our blessings and gifts comes from God, may we take these things not with a selfish heart, but with a heart of thanksgiving. As sinners, we often times fall short and are in need of God's abundant mercy and forgiveness; and as He forgives us, we also should forgive those who sin against us. At the end of this world, I pray that our lives have been dedicated to Him and that we have all been good and faithful servants, ready and accepted into heaven; and that we would be spared of any final test.
This is a prayer given to us from Christ Himself, let us make sure that we are praying it as we should be.
Father above, we thank you and praise you for the gift of this day. Lord, all good things come from you, thank you for never abandoning us and for loving us so much. Lord, we are not worthy of all that you give us, but you still choose to be merciful and to show us love compassion. Lord, may we follow you where ever you lead with an unwavering faith. We ask this all through Christ our Lord. Amen.
10.06.2009
Listening to God
Readings for Tuesday October 6, 2009
First Reading: Jonah 3:1-10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 130
Gospel: Luke 10:38-42
She had a sister named Mary who sat beside the Lord at his feet listening to him speak. Martha, burdened with much serving, came to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me by myself to do the serving? Tell her to help me.” The Lord said to her in reply, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her.” (Lk 10:39-42)
How many times have you ever heard this phrase, "but I need this!" Or perhaps you have even said this many times yourself. I know that in this crazy life we live it sometimes becomes unclear between the things that we need and the things that we want. Well, in today's gospel, the distinction between what we need and what we want is made perfectly clear. Jesus says there is need of only one thing; and He goes on to tell Martha that what Mary has chose will not be taken away. We all need to realize that the only thing that we really need in this world is God. We would all do well to take the example of Mary and take time to sit at His feet and listen to what He has to say to us.
It is so important that we listen to God. Think if the people of Nineveh (from today's first reading) hadn't listened to Jonah, then they would not have been able to repent for their actions. But by listening to God and the person that He spoke through, they were able to change their ways and to make amends from the evil they were doing.
By taking the time to listen to God, we too can save our life ... our eternal life.
Father above, we thank you and praise you for the gift of this day. Lord, we praise you for all that we have and all that we are, help us to not waste a moment of this life. Lord, you are always looking out for us and protecting us, may we never stray away from your loving care. Lord you alone are our God and may we never place anything in this life above you. We pray for all of our priests and religious, may they be strengthened in their ministries and in their vows. We ask this all through Christ our Lord. Amen.
First Reading: Jonah 3:1-10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 130
Gospel: Luke 10:38-42
She had a sister named Mary who sat beside the Lord at his feet listening to him speak. Martha, burdened with much serving, came to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me by myself to do the serving? Tell her to help me.” The Lord said to her in reply, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her.” (Lk 10:39-42)
How many times have you ever heard this phrase, "but I need this!" Or perhaps you have even said this many times yourself. I know that in this crazy life we live it sometimes becomes unclear between the things that we need and the things that we want. Well, in today's gospel, the distinction between what we need and what we want is made perfectly clear. Jesus says there is need of only one thing; and He goes on to tell Martha that what Mary has chose will not be taken away. We all need to realize that the only thing that we really need in this world is God. We would all do well to take the example of Mary and take time to sit at His feet and listen to what He has to say to us.
It is so important that we listen to God. Think if the people of Nineveh (from today's first reading) hadn't listened to Jonah, then they would not have been able to repent for their actions. But by listening to God and the person that He spoke through, they were able to change their ways and to make amends from the evil they were doing.
By taking the time to listen to God, we too can save our life ... our eternal life.
Father above, we thank you and praise you for the gift of this day. Lord, we praise you for all that we have and all that we are, help us to not waste a moment of this life. Lord, you are always looking out for us and protecting us, may we never stray away from your loving care. Lord you alone are our God and may we never place anything in this life above you. We pray for all of our priests and religious, may they be strengthened in their ministries and in their vows. We ask this all through Christ our Lord. Amen.
10.05.2009
Our deepest fear
Readings for Monday October 5, 2009
First Reading: Jonah 1:1-2:2,11
Responsorial Psalm: Jonah 2:3,4,5,8
Gospel: Luke 10:25-37
This is the word of the LORD that came to Jonah, son of Amittai: “Set out for the great city of Nineveh, and preach against it; their wickedness has come up before me.” But Jonah made ready to flee to Tarshish away from the LORD. He went down to Joppa, found a ship going to Tarshish, paid the fare, and went aboard to journey with them to Tarshish, away from the LORD. The LORD, however, hurled a violent wind upon the sea, and in the furious tempest that arose the ship was on the point of breaking up. (Jon 1:1-4)
In today's first reading we see the prophet Jonah doing literally what many of us have done in the spiritual sense before ... running from God. Jonah receives this great calling from God, but wants nothing to do with it, so he thinks that if he just boards the ship that he can outrun God and escape his calling. Jonah believed that he could run and hide from God, but the truth is that you can run, but you can never hide from God. Jonah did not want to own up to his calling, he did not want to take on the great task that the Lord had set before him. But little did Jonah know, that God is very hard to ignore.
There is a saying by Marianne Williamson that goes; "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure." I don't know if this was the case for Jonah, but I do now that it is the case for many of us today. Most of us are afraid of the calling that God gives to each of us, many of us are afraid to accept our true purpose because there is a fear that we will be successful. Taking risks is never an easy thing to do, it requires us to step out of our comfort zone a great deal and to trust totally on the Lord. However, when we put all of our faith and trust in Him, then we are guaranteed to have success; success in reaching an eternity in heaven, our true purpose.
As we know, following God is not always easy, and many times we are called to do things that may require a lot of sacrifice or some discomfort; but it will all be worth it in the end to stand before our maker and hear the words, "well done, good and faithful servant."
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
Father above, we thank you and praise you for the gift of this day. Lord, you alone are good and know what it right for each of us. Lord, you designed each of us with love and with a purpose. Help us to open ourselves to you and to see our purpose, and to do your will in this life. Lord, we thank you for your abundant love and mercy, may we go out in this world and be merciful to all those we come in contact with. We ask this all through Christ our Lord. Amen.
First Reading: Jonah 1:1-2:2,11
Responsorial Psalm: Jonah 2:3,4,5,8
Gospel: Luke 10:25-37
This is the word of the LORD that came to Jonah, son of Amittai: “Set out for the great city of Nineveh, and preach against it; their wickedness has come up before me.” But Jonah made ready to flee to Tarshish away from the LORD. He went down to Joppa, found a ship going to Tarshish, paid the fare, and went aboard to journey with them to Tarshish, away from the LORD. The LORD, however, hurled a violent wind upon the sea, and in the furious tempest that arose the ship was on the point of breaking up. (Jon 1:1-4)
In today's first reading we see the prophet Jonah doing literally what many of us have done in the spiritual sense before ... running from God. Jonah receives this great calling from God, but wants nothing to do with it, so he thinks that if he just boards the ship that he can outrun God and escape his calling. Jonah believed that he could run and hide from God, but the truth is that you can run, but you can never hide from God. Jonah did not want to own up to his calling, he did not want to take on the great task that the Lord had set before him. But little did Jonah know, that God is very hard to ignore.
There is a saying by Marianne Williamson that goes; "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure." I don't know if this was the case for Jonah, but I do now that it is the case for many of us today. Most of us are afraid of the calling that God gives to each of us, many of us are afraid to accept our true purpose because there is a fear that we will be successful. Taking risks is never an easy thing to do, it requires us to step out of our comfort zone a great deal and to trust totally on the Lord. However, when we put all of our faith and trust in Him, then we are guaranteed to have success; success in reaching an eternity in heaven, our true purpose.
As we know, following God is not always easy, and many times we are called to do things that may require a lot of sacrifice or some discomfort; but it will all be worth it in the end to stand before our maker and hear the words, "well done, good and faithful servant."
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
Father above, we thank you and praise you for the gift of this day. Lord, you alone are good and know what it right for each of us. Lord, you designed each of us with love and with a purpose. Help us to open ourselves to you and to see our purpose, and to do your will in this life. Lord, we thank you for your abundant love and mercy, may we go out in this world and be merciful to all those we come in contact with. We ask this all through Christ our Lord. Amen.
10.02.2009
Guardians
Readings for Friday October 2, 2009
Memorial of the Guardian Angels
First Reading: Baruch 1:15-22
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm
Gospel: Matthew 18:1-5,10
“See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my heavenly Father.” (Matt. 18:10)
If your guardian angel was given the ability to talk and tell stories about you, what kind of things would they say? Would they speak of the overtime that they put in guarding you from many of the bad decisions you wanted to make? Would they share all the things that they have protected you from? Would they talk about how many of our choices have greatly saddened them and God? Perhaps they would praise your faithfulness and love of God. Maybe they would tell you that you are doing a good job, but you just need to work a little harder in some areas. While we do not know exactly what they might say, we do know that they have a unique perspective on our lives, as they are always watching from an outsiders perspective.
While we may not be able to have conversations with our guardian angel, we should always take comfort in knowing that God has designated an angel for each one of us. An angel to watch over us, protect us, hear our prayers, and to even help guide us along the way. We should be very grateful for these great helpers who out of love for God, and us, take up this special duty of being a guardian angel.
God out of His great love is always looking out for us, so much in fact that He appoints a guardian over each one of us. Today let us remember and be thankful for our guardian angel.
Guardian Angels pray for us!
Father above, we thank you and praise you for the gift of this day. Lord you love us so much that you send us protectors to help keep us away from harm. Lord, you alone a so good an merciful, we thank you for all that we have and all that we are. Lord, even though nothing we can do would make us worthy of the gift of heaven, we pray that we can live this life sacrificing and honoring you in all that we do; until one day we can make it to you in heaven. We pray for all of our priests and religious; may they be strengthened in their ministries and in their vows. We ask this all through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Memorial of the Guardian Angels
First Reading: Baruch 1:15-22
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm
Gospel: Matthew 18:1-5,10
“See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my heavenly Father.” (Matt. 18:10)
If your guardian angel was given the ability to talk and tell stories about you, what kind of things would they say? Would they speak of the overtime that they put in guarding you from many of the bad decisions you wanted to make? Would they share all the things that they have protected you from? Would they talk about how many of our choices have greatly saddened them and God? Perhaps they would praise your faithfulness and love of God. Maybe they would tell you that you are doing a good job, but you just need to work a little harder in some areas. While we do not know exactly what they might say, we do know that they have a unique perspective on our lives, as they are always watching from an outsiders perspective.
While we may not be able to have conversations with our guardian angel, we should always take comfort in knowing that God has designated an angel for each one of us. An angel to watch over us, protect us, hear our prayers, and to even help guide us along the way. We should be very grateful for these great helpers who out of love for God, and us, take up this special duty of being a guardian angel.
God out of His great love is always looking out for us, so much in fact that He appoints a guardian over each one of us. Today let us remember and be thankful for our guardian angel.
Guardian Angels pray for us!
Father above, we thank you and praise you for the gift of this day. Lord you love us so much that you send us protectors to help keep us away from harm. Lord, you alone a so good an merciful, we thank you for all that we have and all that we are. Lord, even though nothing we can do would make us worthy of the gift of heaven, we pray that we can live this life sacrificing and honoring you in all that we do; until one day we can make it to you in heaven. We pray for all of our priests and religious; may they be strengthened in their ministries and in their vows. We ask this all through Christ our Lord. Amen.
10.01.2009
God is here
Readings for Thursday October 1, 2009
Feast of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus, virgin and doctor of the church
First Reading: Nehemiah 8:1-4,5-6,7-12
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm
Gospel: Luke 10:1-12
Whatever town you enter and they welcome you, eat what is set before you, cure the sick in it and say to them, ‘The Kingdom of God is at hand for you.’ Whatever town you enter and they do not receive you, go out into the streets and say, ‘The dust of your town that clings to our feet, even that we shake off against you.’ (Luke 10:8-11)
In both today's first reading and in the gospel we see a clear message to all of us: when God speaks to us we should be listening. In the reading from Nehemiah, the people are taught the Law of God from Ezra the scribe. In the gospel reading Jesus sends out His disciples to proclaim the good news, that the Kingdom of God is here and at hand. It is clear in the scriptures and it is even more clear today that God is trying to reach us to give us His truth and His life saving word.
Many people in the world say things like, "I just don't see God working in my life" or "why hasn't God shown Himself?" To these people I would have to respond, are you sure He hasn't shown Himself or were you just not paying attention? It is hard for me to look out into this world and not see God; sure there are a lot of tragedies and a great deal of evil out there, but there is also a lot of good. The Creator made this beautiful world for us to live on and has blessed us enormously with life, that it if we are not careful, we can easily miss it. It is difficult for me to look at a sunset, listen to my baby girl laugh, feel the warmth of a hug from my wife, listen to a thunderstorm, or just look up into the stars without seeing God.
God is here; just as He was in the days of Nehemiah, and just as He was on earth sending His disciples out to proclaim the good news. He is reaching out to us all asking us to grow closer to Him and to follow Him to the place that He has prepared for us after this earthly life. We must always be listening and paying attention to Him in our life, otherwise it will pass us by.
Father above, we thank you and praise you for the gift of this day. Lord, you are so good to us, we thank you for your abundant love and mercy. Lord, you have sacrificed for us, help us to surrender and to sacrifice for you. Lord, we pray for the health and dignity of people at all ages. We pray for those contemplating abortion, that they may come to see your truth and to value the life in them. We ask this all through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Feast of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus, virgin and doctor of the church
First Reading: Nehemiah 8:1-4,5-6,7-12
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm
Gospel: Luke 10:1-12
Whatever town you enter and they welcome you, eat what is set before you, cure the sick in it and say to them, ‘The Kingdom of God is at hand for you.’ Whatever town you enter and they do not receive you, go out into the streets and say, ‘The dust of your town that clings to our feet, even that we shake off against you.’ (Luke 10:8-11)
In both today's first reading and in the gospel we see a clear message to all of us: when God speaks to us we should be listening. In the reading from Nehemiah, the people are taught the Law of God from Ezra the scribe. In the gospel reading Jesus sends out His disciples to proclaim the good news, that the Kingdom of God is here and at hand. It is clear in the scriptures and it is even more clear today that God is trying to reach us to give us His truth and His life saving word.
Many people in the world say things like, "I just don't see God working in my life" or "why hasn't God shown Himself?" To these people I would have to respond, are you sure He hasn't shown Himself or were you just not paying attention? It is hard for me to look out into this world and not see God; sure there are a lot of tragedies and a great deal of evil out there, but there is also a lot of good. The Creator made this beautiful world for us to live on and has blessed us enormously with life, that it if we are not careful, we can easily miss it. It is difficult for me to look at a sunset, listen to my baby girl laugh, feel the warmth of a hug from my wife, listen to a thunderstorm, or just look up into the stars without seeing God.
God is here; just as He was in the days of Nehemiah, and just as He was on earth sending His disciples out to proclaim the good news. He is reaching out to us all asking us to grow closer to Him and to follow Him to the place that He has prepared for us after this earthly life. We must always be listening and paying attention to Him in our life, otherwise it will pass us by.
Father above, we thank you and praise you for the gift of this day. Lord, you are so good to us, we thank you for your abundant love and mercy. Lord, you have sacrificed for us, help us to surrender and to sacrifice for you. Lord, we pray for the health and dignity of people at all ages. We pray for those contemplating abortion, that they may come to see your truth and to value the life in them. We ask this all through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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