#daily Scripture

[brenda-walsh-ministries]

Today's Daily Scripture Picture: Powerful Promise Deuteronomy 31:6 – “Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you.”

[bringthekingdom]

[churchsideblog]

reminder that there is book of mormon precedent for disavowing your family if they're terrible!

Mosiah 25:12 And it came to pass that those who were the children of Amulon and his brethren, who had taken to wife the daughters of the Lamanites, were displeased with the conduct of their fathers, and they would no longer be called by the names of their fathers, therefore they took upon themselves the name of Nephi, that they might be called the children of Nephi and be numbered among those who were called Nephites.

[rongrace]

Psalm 18:2

"The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my Stronghold." (ESV)

Matthew 7:24-25

“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.

And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock." (ESV)

1 Corinthians 3:11

"For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ."

[agodlyqueen]

[httpsoftbunni]

"For I know the thoughts that I have thought toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an end, and your hope." Jeremiah 29:11

Heavenly Father, We come before You with humble hearts, acknowledging the pain, division, and turmoil in our world today. Yet, we hold firm to Your promise in Jeremiah 29:11, where You declared that You know the plans You have for us—plans of peace, hope, and a future.

Lord, we ask You to fulfill this promise for all nations and peoples. Where there is conflict, bring the peace You have planned. Where there is despair, reveal the hope You offer. Heal the wounds of the earth, Lord, and remind us that Your thoughts for us are not of harm, but of goodness and restoration.

We lift up the leaders of nations, that they may govern with wisdom and hearts aligned with Your will for peace and unity. Guide them in ways that bring prosperity not just to some, but to all.

Father, bring healing to the sick, comfort to the brokenhearted, and provision to those in need. In the places of war, let peace reign. In the hearts of the fearful, plant seeds of hope. May we as a global community remember that Your plans for us are full of love and promise.

We trust in Your divine plan, Lord, and surrender the world into Your loving hands, knowing that You are faithful to fulfill every good purpose.

[afterthewell]

No weapon formed against [me] shall prosper.

No weapon formed against [___] shall prosper.

No weapon formed against [___] shall prosper.

No weapon formed against [___] shall prosper.

No weapon formed against [___] shall prosper.

No weapon formed against [___] shall prosper.

No weapon formed against [___] shall prosper.

In Jesus' name, amen.

[alwaysrememberjesus]

Be Open-Minded - Part 2

[8bitmanna]

Verse of the Day💛

✨Jesus can help you. Jesus can heal you. God is good and fauthful. If you beleive in Christ, repent, turn away from you sins, dont live in that life anymore. Christ will save you. Trust in Him.✨

[godisgood-allthetime]

““You are worthy, O Lord, To receive glory and honor and power; For You created all things, And by Your will they exist and were created.””

‭‭Revelation‬ ‭4‬:‭11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

[mysteriouslyjollyheart]

December 24

[brenda-walsh-ministries]

Today's Daily Scripture Picture: A Relationship With God Isaiah 55:6 – “Seek the Lord while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near.”

[she3pd0g]

“How do you celebrate God’s ‘indescribable gift’ this season?”

[churchsideblog]

If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.

-1 John 4:20-21

[ongolecharles]

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS (DSR) 📚 Group, Thu Oct 31st, 2024 ... Thursday of The Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time, Year B

Reading 1

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EPH 6:10-20

Brothers and sisters:

Draw your strength from the Lord and from his mighty power.

Put on the armor of God so that you may be able to stand firm

against the tactics of the Devil.

For our struggle is not with flesh and blood

but with the principalities, with the powers,

with the world rulers of this present darkness,

with the evil spirits in the heavens.

Therefore, put on the armor of God,

that you may be able to resist on the evil day

and, having done everything, to hold your ground.

So stand fast with your loins girded in truth,

clothed with righteousness as a breastplate,

and your feet shod in readiness for the Gospel of peace.

In all circumstances, hold faith as a shield,

to quench all the flaming arrows of the Evil One.

And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit,

which is the word of God.

With all prayer and supplication,

pray at every opportunity in the Spirit.

To that end, be watchful with all perseverance and supplication

for all the holy ones and also for me,

that speech may be given me to open my mouth,

to make known with boldness the mystery of the Gospel

for which I am an ambassador in chains,

so that I may have the courage to speak as I must.

Responsorial Psalm

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144:1B, 2, 9-10

R. (1b) Blessed be the Lord, my Rock!

Blessed be the LORD, my rock,

who trains my hands for battle, my fingers for war.

R. Blessed be the Lord, my Rock!

My mercy and my fortress,

my stronghold, my deliverer,

My shield, in whom I trust,

who subdues my people under me.

R. Blessed be the Lord, my Rock!

O God, I will sing a new song to you;

with a ten-stringed lyre I will chant your praise,

You who give victory to kings,

and deliver David, your servant from the evil sword.

R. Blessed be the Lord, my Rock!

 

Alleluia

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See LK 19:38; 2:14

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord.

Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel

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LK 13:31-35

Some Pharisees came to Jesus and said,

“Go away, leave this area because Herod wants to kill you.”

He replied, “Go and tell that fox,

‘Behold, I cast out demons and I perform healings today and tomorrow,

and on the third day I accomplish my purpose.

Yet I must continue on my way today, tomorrow, and the following day,

for it is impossible that a prophet should die

outside of Jerusalem.’

“Jerusalem, Jerusalem,

you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you,

how many times I yearned to gather your children together

as a hen gathers her brood under her wings,

but you were unwilling!

Behold, your house will be abandoned.

But I tell you, you will not see me until the time comes when you say,

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.”

 

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FOCUS AND LITURGY OF THE WORD

The Passion of God

Scripture so often rouses us.  We sink into our routine.  Grumbling about the workload.  Not enough pay, not enough recognition.  I do more than my share.  We measure and weigh; our spirit contracts defensively.

Paul writes from prison: call on God for your strength and resist evil.  You are needed in the struggle for justice.  The gospel of peace will draw fire.  Do not hide from the battles that surround you.  Hold up your faith and stand firm.  Above all, pray always.

Looking for a symbol of perseverance, Paul found the Roman soldier.  The armor, helmet, sword, and breastplate of the warrior are transformed.  Those who follow Christ are sheathed in his presence, so hold fast.  Do not draw your strength from weapons, but from the piercing and saving word of God.

Where do they struggle for justice?  Where do they proclaim peace?  Where do they resist the cry for war?  Am I with them?  God, give me the courage to hold my faith high.

The death threats continued.  Jesus was a marked man who would not be silenced.  Still he healed the sick, drove out evil spirits, and prophesized against the leaders of Jerusalem: you who will kill me in due time do not see the destruction bearing down upon you.  Even your mighty temple will fall.

Searching for expression of his love for us, Jesus found the mother bird.  Don’t you see how deeply I long for you?  Seek shelter under my wings.  Come home.

The evils of our day will not separate us from the love of God.

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SAINT OF THE DAY

Saint Wolfgang of Regensburg

(c. 924 – August 31, 994)

Saint Wolfgang of Regensburg’s Story

Wolfgang was born in Swabia, Germany, and was educated at a school located at the abbey of Reichenau. There he encountered Henry, a young noble who went on to become Archbishop of Trier. Meanwhile, Wolfgang remained in close contact with the archbishop, teaching in his cathedral school and supporting his efforts to reform the clergy.

At the death of the archbishop, Wolfgang chose to become a Benedictine monk and moved to an abbey in Einsiedeln, now part of Switzerland. Ordained a priest, he was appointed director of the monastery school there. Later he was sent to Hungary as a missionary, though his zeal and good will yielded limited results.

Emperor Otto II appointed him Bishop of Regensburg, near Munich. Wolfgang immediately initiated reform of the clergy and of religious life, preaching with vigor and effectiveness and always demonstrating special concern for the poor. He wore the habit of a monk and lived an austere life.

The draw to monastic life never left him, including the desire for a life of solitude. At one point he left his diocese so that he could devote himself to prayer, but his responsibilities as bishop called him back. In 994, Wolfgang became ill while on a journey; he died in Puppingen near Linz, Austria. He was canonized in 1052. His feast day is celebrated widely in much of central Europe.

Reflection

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Wolfgang could be depicted as a man with rolled-up sleeves. He even tried retiring to solitary prayer, but taking his responsibilities seriously led him back into the service of his diocese. Doing what had to be done was his path to holiness—and ours.

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