The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him. Luke 2:40 NABRE Luke tells the events of Jesus circumcision, and presentation as well as Mary’s purification. Though they lived more than a day’s journey from Jerusalem, Joseph and Mary go to the…
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It is the smallest of all the seeds, yet when full-grown it is the largest of plants. It becomes a large bush, and the “birds of the sky come and dwell in its branches.” Matthew 13:32 NABRE Jesus shares a parable where He compares the kingdom of heaven to a…
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I tell you, to everyone who has, more will be given, but from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away. Luke 19:26 NABRE Jesus is nearing Jerusalem and people expect He will soon usher in the kingdom of God. Understanding them Jesus tells a…
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You have been born anew, not from perishable but from imperishable seed, through the living and abiding word of God, 1 Peter 1:23 NABRE Peter is writing to the communities in Asia Minor, new Christians who are growing and becoming disciples. Peter in the section with the quoted verse has…
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For to you has been granted, for the sake of Christ, not only to believe in him but also to suffer for him. Philippians 1:29 NABRE Paul writing to the community at Philippi encourages them to stay strong. Many of the citizens of Philippi are citizens of Rome and so…
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