Daily scriptural reading and reflections from the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Seminary in New York, the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America.
Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a
Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin MaryMatthew 1:16, 18-21, 24aJoseph her husband, since he was a righteous man,yet unwilling to expose her to shame,decided to divorce her quietly.Such was his intention when, behold,the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said,“Joseph, son of David,do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home.For it is through the Holy Spiritthat this child has been conceived in her.She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus,because he will save his people from their sins.”When Joseph awoke,he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded himand took his wife into his home.
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Tuesday of the Second Week of Lent, Matthew 23:1-12
Tuesday of the Second Week of LentMatthew 23:1-12"The greatest among you must be your servant.Whoever exalts himself will be humbled;but whoever humbles himself will be exalted."
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Monday of the Second Week in Lent, Luke 6:36-38
Monday of the Second Week in LentLuke 6:36-38"Stop judging and you will not be judged.Stop condemning and you will not be condemned.Forgive and you will be forgiven."
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Friday of the First Week of Lent, Matthew 5:20-26
Friday of the First Week of LentMatthew 5:20-26Jesus said to his disciples: “I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses thatof the scribes and Pharisees,you will not enter into the Kingdom of heaven."
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Thursday of the First Week in Lent, Matthew 7:7-12
Thursday of the First Week in LentMatthew 7:7-12Jesus said to his disciples:"Ask and it will be given to you;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."
Daily scriptural reading and reflections from the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Seminary in New York, the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America.
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