No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13 NABRE The heart of Jesus moral teaching is simply; “to love one another as I have loved you.” (John 13:34) Jesus loves His disciples with a total self-giving. Jesus love is most evident…
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My God will fully supply whatever you need, in accord with his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 NABRE Paul is closing out his letter to the Philippians with many lines of thanks and blessing. He recalls that the community at Philippi had sent him something for his needs, and…
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Brothers, I for my part do not consider myself to have taken possession. Just one thing: forgetting what lies behind but straining forward to what lies ahead, I continue my pursuit toward the goal, the prize of God’s upward calling, in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14 NABRE The Letter to the…
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Strive for peace with everyone, and for that holiness without which no one will see the Lord. Hebrews 12:14 NABRE The Letter to the Hebrews is called a letter, but in many places reads like a homily to be heard. It is rich and captures many themes. It opens informing…
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Softer than butter is his speech, but war is in his heart. Smoother than oil are his words, but they are unsheathed swords. Psalms 55:22 NABRE Psalm 55 is a conversation the Psalmist is having either with himself or with the Lord. He has been betrayed by a trusted and…
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