John 20:18 (Testimony)

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"I have seen the Lord." ~ John 20:18 (full readings)

Steve's Reflections: Today is the memorial of Mary Magdalene one of the revered disciples of Christ in the Bible. Mary stands out in the Bible as one who comes from a dramatic transformation after Christ cast out seven demons (Luke 8:2). She stayed close to our Lord during his passion and death, and she also had the distinction of being the first to see the Risen Christ. Mary clearly was a women of great devotion. She stayed with Jesus to the end. She stood by His tomb in the early morning of His resurrection, and also stayed on after the other disciples had left the empty tomb. Jesus rewards her steadfast devotion by appearing first to her. Today's Gospel captures her testimony to the apostles and disciples after her encounter with Jesus at his tomb. From her mouth the Risen Lord is first proclaimed.

Faith Challenge: Are you able to share with others what Christ has done for you? Take a moment to reflect on the moments you have, "seen the Lord."

Sr. Francelle's Devotion: The Holy Spirit

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Our Prayers: Prayer to end abortion, Spiritual Adoption, Alpha Center, Peters family (JP). Add Prayers on our website. Pray with meals, bedtime, wake up, LIFE Runners, etc. Consider mid-week Family Rosary (17 min). Let’s pray now. >

Feast Day: Memorial St. Mary Magdalene

Faith Quote: "The safest road to hell is the gradual one - the gentle slope, soft underfoot, without sudden turnings, without milestones, without signposts." ~ C.S. Lewis

Through Christ Our Lord,
Steve
Romans 12:2 .

* Pray/Fast: Prayer connects us with God’s will & His miracles, changing us & helping others. Fast from things that take your eyes off Jesus. Those who pray together stay together, and close to God!
* Save Unborn (& family): Abortion reality (images)…#1 death cause (22% pregnancies). Prov 24:11 & Jer 1:5. “A great poverty that a child must die that you might live as you wish.” Mother Teresa.
* Evangelize:Make room for unbelievers & re-evangelization of self, by way of prayer (relationship) and following Christ’s example of love (service/sacrifice/mercy). Matt 28:19.

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1 John 4:16 (Sacred Heart)

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"God is love, and whoever remains in love remains in God and God in him." 1 John 4:16 (full readings)

Steve's Reflections: The ancient devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and His wounds goes back to the 11th century, but took it's modern form following three visions of our Lord to St. Margaret Mary of Alacoque in 1675. In the final vision, our Lord asked that a special feast be celebrated the Friday following the Feast of Corpus Christi (Body of Christ). The image of the Sacred Heart is an image of God's love for all people - even those who do not love Him and show ingratitude for His passion/death. Often when faced with discouragement or an especially challenging situation, I pray that I may be hidden in Christ; hidden in His precious wounds. I find solace in the truth that I am "in Christ." In today's Gospel, Christ invites all who are "labored and burdened" to find rest in His "meek and humble" Sacred Heart.

Faith Challenge: When burdened by life's worries, do you find your rest in Jesus or something else?

Sr. Francelle's Devotion: Choose to LIVE!

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Our Prayers: Prayer to end abortion, Spiritual Adoption, Alpha Center, Peters family (JP). Add Prayers on our website. Pray with meals, bedtime, wake up, LIFE Runners, etc. Consider mid-week Family Rosary (17 min). Let’s pray now. >

Feast Day: Blessed Junipero Sera (d. 1784)

Faith Quote: "One cannot love without suffering. He [Jesus] showed us this very clearly upon the cross, where He was consumed for love of us." ~ St. Margaret Mary Alacoque

Through Christ Our Lord,
Steve
Romans 12:2 .

* Pray/Fast: Prayer connects us with God’s will & His miracles, changing us & helping others. Fast from things that take your eyes off Jesus. Those who pray together stay together, and close to God!
* Save Unborn (& family): Abortion reality (images)…#1 death cause (23% pregnancies). Prov 24:11 & Jer 1:5. “A great poverty that a child must die that you might live as you wish.” Mother Teresa.
* Evangelize:Make room for unbelievers & re-evangelization of self, by way of prayer (relationship) and following Christ’s example of love (service/sacrifice/mercy). Matt 28:19.

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