Finally, draw your strength from the Lord and from his mighty power. Ephesians 6:10 NABRE The Letter to the Ephesians has been called elegant and polished. Of Paul’s writings only Romans can match as a candidate for exercising the most influence on Christian thought and spirituality. It depicts Christ as…
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Opening the Second Vatican Council Pope John XXIII made a remark that defined the nature of the entire council, “Throw open the windows of the church and let the fresh air of the spirit blow through.” It was a call for the church to recognize a need to engage with…
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Rely on the mighty LORD; constantly seek his face. 1 Chronicles 16:11 NABRE The books entitled Chronicles give a history of the people of God from Adam up to the Babylonian captivity. The focus is on building the temple and creating a temple ritual. It includes the history from Adam…
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I keep the LORD always before me; with him at my right hand, I shall never be shaken. Psalms 16:8 NABRE Psalm 16 is a song proclaimed by someone who puts their trust in God. It opens seeking security and safety from God by someone whose whole life is devoted…
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The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he saves them. Psalms 34:8 NABRE Psalm 34 is a psalm of praise to the LORD. The psalmist opens praising the LORD and inviting others to praise as well. The psalmist shares personal experience about seeking the LORD…
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