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March 7th Third Sunday of Lent
Jesus, help us to truly have a change of heart this Lenten season.
Have it change us into what You want us to become.
Jesus, sometimes we become too worldly, in our thoughts and actions,
and this draws us away from You.
We don't mean to, but we let the world stop us from giving You all
the honor and glory that You so truly deserve.
Help us to focus on You, and let all our thoughts start with, what
can I do to please God? will this action give Him glory?
Jesus increase our faith. Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday FRUITFUL HUMILITY
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"Perhaps it will bear fruit. If not, it shall be cut down." —Luke 13:9
Jesus commands us to bear fruit, that is, to lead people to Him.
If we don't go and make disciples of all nations (Mt 28:19), we will
suffer a tragic end (Lk 13:3, 5), be cut down (Lk 13:9), and thrown
into the eternal fire of hell (see Jn 15:6). Jesus insists on our
bearing fruit not to be harsh with us, but because He wants all
"to be saved and come to know the truth" (1 Tm 2:4). Because of
His love for all people, Jesus must insist that those who know
Him proclaim His crucified love to suffering humanity.
Despite the necessity and urgency of leading others to Christ,
many Christians are still reluctant to obey the Lord. We need to
do what Moses did when he met God in the burning bush. We
must take off our shoes, that is, humble ourselves (Ex 3:5). A
humble person will not disobey God. A humble person will not
question God's callings, His timing, and the feasibility of His
plans. A humble person will go and tell the good news. Possibly
the greatest "evangelist" of our times was Mother Teresa. She
was not exceptionally articulate or brilliant, but she was humble.
Moreover, St. Francis of Assisi was one of the greatest
evangelists in the history of the Church because he was humble.
Let's learn from Jesus, Who is gentle and humble of heart
(Mt 11:29). When we humble ourselves (Mt 23:12), we will find
that the humble are the fruitful.
Monday DOCILITY
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"Naaman went away angry." —2 Kings 5:11
Tuesday THE FIRE AND FORGIVENESS
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"In the fire Azariah stood up and prayed aloud." —Daniel 3:25
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I pray for my wife, my sister in law who are settling into new jobs.
May God bless their involvement and participation in their
respective new environments and through their influence bring
the glory of God into their organisations. Amen.
(V., Jhb, South Africa, 3/6/2010 11:09:55 PM)
We pray for Uncle Lulu who led a solitary and secrtive life. He
passed away yesterday; and also baby Ashley, born with her
heart outside the rib cage. May God grant them eternal rest and
bless all the bereaved families.
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lord jesus please help me to find a nice roomate to stay with as
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Dear Jesus, please bless our trip and my sons surgery; please
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Rosary novenas of thanksgiving # 22, day 49 Light mysteries.
Lord, thank You to hear my prayers and grant my heart's desires.
Mother Mary, please intercede for us with your most holy Son,
our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen
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Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
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Pope Benedict XVI, Shepherd of Truth
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Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
PEACE AND CREATION
"PROFOUNDLY LINKED"
May this be clear to world leaders and to those ... who are concerned
for the future of humanity: the protection of creation and
peacemaking are profoundly linked.
"HISTORIC OPPORTUNITY"
The ecological crisis offers an historic opportunity to develop a
common plan of action aimed at orienting the model of global
development towards greater respect for creation and for an integral
human development inspired by the values proper to charity in truth.
"THE QUEST FOR PEACE"
The quest for peace by people of good will surely would become
easier if all acknowledge the indivisible relationship between God,
human beings and the whole of creation.
(Source: Message for World Day of Peace, issued 12/08/09)
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