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You ask me a method of attaining perfection. I know of love – and only love. Love can do all things.

March 21, 2008

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e was so marred\, beyond human semblance\, and his form beyond that of the
sons of men — so shall he startle many nations\; kings shall shut their
mouths because of him\; for that which has not been told them they shall
see\, and that which they have not heard they shall understand.\nIsaiah 52
:14-15\n\nYou ask me a method of attaining perfection. I know of love – an
d only love. Love can do all things.\n– St Therese of Lisieux\n\nAbba\, F
ather\, Lord God\, I continue to bring my mind back to the Passion of Chri
st\, ignoring all other thoughts for I know at the feet of Christ at the C
ross are the secrets to life under the sun\; and though I may never be sat
isfied with my repentance and spiritual growth\, I will continue the fight
for Jesus Christ sake. So I ask You for the sake of His sorrowful passion
have mercy on us and on the hold world. Grant those of us that seek Him a
nd worship His name peace from any doubt and confidence in His Words so th
at others will see nothing but faith\, hope and love in our example. O tha
t my love for Jesus would show itself in helping me put into action the wo
rds of St. Therese reacting and doing all things in and with love. In the
name of the Father\, the Son\, and the Holy Spirit\, Amen. \n\nIsaiah 52:1
3 <http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Is_&ch=52&bv1=13&ev1=15> –
53:12 <http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Is_&ch=53&bv1=1&ev1=12>
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b&ch=4&bv1=14&ev1=16> – 5:7-9 <http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr

=Heb&ch=5&bv1=7&ev1=9> \nJohn 18:1 <http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?

abbr=John&ch=18&bv1=1&ev1=40> – John 19:42 <http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/se

arch.asp?abbr=John&ch=19&bv1=1&ev1=42> \n\nLenten Reflections <http://orig

in.ewtn.com/faith/lent/> \n\nThe Divine Mercy Novena <http://www.ewtn.com/

Devotionals/mercy/novena.htm> \n\nPope Benedict XVI Encyclical Letter <htt
p://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-x

vi_enc_20071130_spe-salvi_en.html> \n\nPapal Visit <http://www.uspapalvisi

t.org/> \n\n
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You ask me a method of attaining perfection. I know of love – and only love. Love can do all things.

March 21, 2008

sp?abbr=Ps&ch=31&bv1=2&ev1=2&bv2=6&ev2=6&bv3=12&ev3=13&bv4=15&ev4=17&bv5=2
5&ev5=25> \nHebrews 4:14-16 <http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=He

b&ch=4&bv1=14&ev1=16> – 5:7-9 <http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr

=Heb&ch=5&bv1=7&ev1=9> \nJohn 18:1 <http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?

abbr=John&ch=18&bv1=1&ev1=40> – John 19:42 <http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/se

arch.asp?abbr=John&ch=19&bv1=1&ev1=42> \n\nLenten Reflections <http://orig

in.ewtn.com/faith/lent/> \n\nThe Divine Mercy Novena <http://www.ewtn.com/

Devotionals/mercy/novena.htm> \n\nPope Benedict XVI Encyclical Letter <htt
p://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-x

vi_enc_20071130_spe-salvi_en.html> \n\nPapal Visit <http://www.uspapalvisi

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You call me Teacher and Lord; and you are right, for so I am. If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you.

March 20, 2008

When: Thursday, March 20, 2008 12:00 AM to Friday, March 21, 2008 12:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).

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Words of Jesus

You call me Teacher and Lord; and you are right, for so I am. If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you.

John 13:13-15

Be humble in this life, that God may raise you up in the next. Be truly moderate and do not punish or condemn anyone immoderately. Be gentle so that you may never oppose justice. Be honorable so that you may never voluntarily bring disgrace upon anyone. Be chaste so that you may avoid all the foulness of lust like the pangs of death.

— St. Stephen of Hungry

Abba, Father, Lord God, I do so seek to praise and honor You in Jesus Christ. Racing to clear my mind of all thoughts but the Passion of Christ; for these temporary things that try to occupy my being are of no consequence when measured against the treasure to be gained in living with Jesus. For I know this, that in Jesus I will find all; all I need and all I could want. So I fight to let go of all that binds me under the sun and put myself in the moment with Him jumping back and forth between knowing and seeking, asking and accepting, fearing and walking in peace. O Lord help keep me in this moment with Jesus, help me know what He ask of me, accept what He wills for me, and find the courage, strengthen and confidence to fulfill that purpose that You in Him will call me to do through the Spirit. This I ask in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Exod&ch=12&bv1=1&ev1=8&bv2=11&ev2=14>

Psalm 116:12-13, 15-18<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Ps&ch=116&bv1=12&ev1=13&bv2=15&ev2=18>

1 Corinthians 11:23-26<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=_1Cor&ch=11&bv1=23&ev1=26>

John 13:1-15<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=John&ch=13&bv1=1&ev1=15>

Lenten Reflections<http://origin.ewtn.com/faith/lent/>

The Divine Mercy Novena<http://www.ewtn.com/Devotionals/mercy/novena.htm>

Pope Benedict XVI Encyclical Letter<http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20071130_spe-salvi_en.html>

Papal Visit<http://www.uspapalvisit.org/>

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If my conscience were burdened with all the sins it is possible to commit, I would still go and throw myself into our Lord’s arms, my heart all broken up with contrition. I know what tenderness He has for any prodigal child of His that comes back to Him.

March 19, 2008

When: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 12:00 AM to Thursday, March 20, 2008 12:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).

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Words of Jesus

…The Son of man goes as it is written of him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! It would have been better for that man if he had not been born."

Matthew 26:24

If my conscience were burdened with all the sins it is possible to commit, I would still go and throw myself into our Lord's arms, my heart all broken up with contrition. I know what tenderness He has for any prodigal child of His that comes back to Him.

— St. Therese of Lisieux

Abba, Father, Lord God, once again I wake and seek to surround myself with Your presence and grace, from rejoicing in the blessings You have given me which enable me to see Your hand in everything to seeking Your wisdom and knowledge to help guide me and direct me in the things I do and how I do them. For I seek to walk in faith and by faith not imposing my beliefs on anyone but clearly living the example that Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit lives within me and in and with Him according to Your will I can overcome anything under the sun that stands in the way of fulfillment of Your will. So I see how important it is that I stay focused on seeking Your will; for to me it has become as clear and certain that this and only this will give me what I seek and need. So Lord let the Spirit produce its fruit in me, help keep my intent pure in love, my spirit humble by faith and my resolve fueled with hope. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Isaiah 50:4-9<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Is_&ch=50&bv1=4&ev1=9>

Psalm 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Ps&ch=69&bv1=8&ev1=10&bv2=21&ev2=22&bv3=31&ev3=31&bv4=33&ev4=34>

Matthew 26:14-25<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Matt&ch=26&bv1=14&ev1=25>

Lenten Reflections<http://origin.ewtn.com/faith/lent/>

The Divine Mercy Novena<http://www.ewtn.com/Devotionals/mercy/novena.htm>

Pope Benedict XVI Encyclical Letter<http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20071130_spe-salvi_en.html>

Papal Visit<http://www.uspapalvisit.org/>

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Who teaches the soul if not God?

March 18, 2008

When: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 12:00 AM to Wednesday, March 19, 2008 12:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).

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Words of Jesus

Then after the morsel, Satan entered into him. Jesus said to him, "What you are going to do, do quickly."

Now no one at the table knew why he said this to him. Some thought that, because Judas had the money box, Jesus was telling him, "Buy what we need for the feast"; or, that he should give something to the poor. So, after receiving the morsel, he immediately went out; and it was night. When he had gone out, Jesus said, "Now is the Son of man glorified, and in him God is glorified; if God is glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself, and glorify him at once. Little children, yet a little while I am with you. You will seek me; and as I said to the Jews so now I say to you, `Where I am going you cannot come.'

John 13:27-33

Who teaches the soul if not God?

— Saint John of the Cross

Abba, Father, Lord God, through the Son in the Holy Spirit You teach, guide and direct me. Help me accept and rejoice in knowing that I will always be Your little child; for no matter how much I think I learn and understand there is always so much more that I need to learn and will never understand. This is so different and threatening to my human nature that I know without Jesus I can no longer exist. Yet this very thing I find myself doing, wondering off and losing my way; my connection to You in Jesus through the Spirit. So I ask that You help me see, hear and feel with the eyes, ears and heart of Him who saved me, my Lord Jesus Christ. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Isaiah 49:1-6<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Is_&ch=49&bv1=1&ev1=6>

Psalm 71:1-6, 15, 17<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Ps&ch=71&bv1=1&ev1=6&bv2=15&ev2=15&bv3=17&ev3=17>

John 13:21-33, 36-38<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=John&ch=13&bv1=21&ev1=33&bv2=36&ev2=38>

Lenten Reflections<http://origin.ewtn.com/faith/lent/>

The Divine Mercy Novena<http://www.ewtn.com/Devotionals/mercy/novena.htm>

Pope Benedict XVI Encyclical Letter<http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20071130_spe-salvi_en.html>

Papal Visit<http://www.uspapalvisit.org/>

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We do not have to talk very much in order to pray well. We know that God is there in His holy tabernacle; let us open our hearts to Him; let us rejoice in His Presence: This is the best prayer.

March 17, 2008

When: Monday, March 17, 2008 12:00 AM to Tuesday, March 18, 2008 12:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).

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Words of Jesus

But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you. "And in praying do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Pray then like this:

Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our debts, As we also have forgiven our debtors; And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil.

We do not have to talk very much in order to pray well. We know that God is there in His holy tabernacle; let us open our hearts to Him; let us rejoice in His Presence: This is the best prayer.

— St. John Vianney

Abba, Father, Lord God, today I wake in prayer and once again You provide words of affirmation through St. John Vianney, so I looked to how Jesus directed us to pray, and reflected on Pastor McCord's sermon on praying and come to You

-On my knees, face down, I confess my sins

Oh most glorious and powerful God. I acknowledge and confess my sins; the weak and imperfect way I have handled the gifts and blessings You have given me. I have been a poor steward. Oh God who art rich in mercy and plenteous in redemption mark not I beseech Thee, what I have done amiss, cover my sins with the absolute obedience of Thy Dear Son and my Savior, the sacrifice of Jesus Christ offered upon the Cross for me.

-with listening ears

Dear Lord God whether I get anything else done today, I want to make sure I spend time loving You and loving other people in Your name Jesus; growing in You as You grow in me because that is what life as Your disciple is all about.

-and hands lifted in praise

For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever.

-thankful for Your grace

But by the grace of God, I am what I am and His grace toward me is not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which is with me.

-walking with eyes of faith

In everything I give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

-on legs of affirmation

Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints.

-focusing my mind and petition

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

-with giving heart

Dear Lord God,

make me an channel of Your peace.

Where there is hatred, let me bring Your love;

Where there is injury, Your pardon love; and

Where there is doubt, Your faith in You;

Where there is a despaired life, let me bring hope;

Where there is darkness, only light; and

Where there is sadness, ever joy.

O, Divine Master,

grant that I may never seek so much

to be consoled as to console;

to be understood as to understand;

to be loved as to love with all my soul;

Make me an channel of Your peace.

it is in pardoning that we are pardon love;

it is in giving of ourselves that we receive;

and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

-always aware Your are my Life's source of source

If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink

In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen

Isaiah 42:1-7<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Is_&ch=42&bv1=1&ev1=7>

Psalm 27:1-3, 13-14<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Ps&ch=27&bv1=1&ev1=3&bv2=13&ev2=14>

John 12:1-11<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=John&ch=12&bv1=1&ev1=11>

Lenten Reflections<http://origin.ewtn.com/faith/lent/>

Pope Benedict XVI Encyclical Letter<http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/encyclicals/documents/hf_ben-xvi_enc_20071130_spe-salvi_en.html>

Papal Visit<http://www.uspapalvisit.org/>

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this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

March 17, 2008

When: Sunday, March 16, 2008 12:00 AM to Monday, March 17, 2008 12:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).

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Words of Jesus

Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, "Take, eat; this is my body." And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, "Drink of it, all of you; for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you I shall not drink again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom."

Matthew 26:26-29

Never rise from the table without having given thanks to the Lord. If we act in this way we need have no fear of the wretched sin of gluttony.

— St. Pio of Pietrelcina

Abba, Father, Lord God, for the sake of His sorrowful passion have mercy on us and on the whole world, Amen.

Matthew 21:1-11<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Matt&ch=21&bv1=1&ev1=11>

Isaiah 50:4-7<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Is_&ch=50&bv1=4&ev1=7>

Psalm 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Ps&ch=22&bv1=8&ev1=9&bv2=17&ev2=20&bv3=23&ev3=24>

Philippians 2:6-11<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Phil&ch=2&bv1=6&ev1=11>

Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion

Matthew 26:14-75<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Matt&ch=26&bv1=14&ev1=75> and Matthew 27:11-54<http://www.ewtn.com/vbible/search.asp?abbr=Matt&ch=27&bv1=11&ev1=54>

14 Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests 15 and said, "What will you give me if I deliver him to you?" And they paid him thirty pieces of silver. 16 And from that moment he sought an opportunity to betray him. 17 Now on the first day of Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying, "Where will you have us prepare for you to eat the passover?" 18 He said, "Go into the city to a certain one, and say to him, `The Teacher says, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at your house with my disciples.'" 19 And the disciples did as Jesus had directed them, and they prepared the passover. 20 When it was evening, he sat at table with the twelve disciples; 21 and as they were eating, he said, "Truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me." 22 And they were very sorrowful, and began to say to him one after another, "Is it I, Lord?" 23 He answered, "He who has dipped his hand in the dish with me, will betray me. 24 The Son of man goes as it is written of him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! It would have been better for that man if he had not been born." 25 Judas, who betrayed him, said, "Is it I, Master?" He said to him, "You have said so." 26 Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, "Take, eat; this is my body." 27 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, "Drink of it, all of you; 28 for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. 29 I tell you I shall not drink again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom." 30 And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. 31 Then Jesus said to them, "You will all fall away because of me this night; for it is written, `I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.' 32 But after I am raised up, I will go before you to Galilee." 33 Peter declared to him, "Though they all fall away because of you, I will never fall away." 34 Jesus said to him, "Truly, I say to you, this very night, before the cock crows, you will deny me three times." 35 Peter said to him, "Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you." And so said all the disciples. 36 Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsem'ane, and he said to his disciples, "Sit here, while I go yonder and pray." 37 And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zeb'edee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. 38 Then he said to them, "My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me." 39 And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, "My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt." 40 And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping; and he said to Peter, "So, could you not watch with me one hour? 41 Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak." 42 Again, for the second time, he went away and prayed, "My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, thy will be done." 43 And again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy. 44 So, leaving them again, he went away and prayed for the third time, saying the same words. 45 Then he came to the disciples and said to them, "Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? Behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 46 Rise, let us be going; see, my betrayer is at hand." 47 While he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a great crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders of the people. 48 Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, "The one I shall kiss is the man; seize him." 49 And he came up to Jesus at once and said, "Hail, Master!" And he kissed him. 50 Jesus said to him, "Friend, why are you here?" Then they came up and laid hands on Jesus and seized him. 51 And behold, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sword, and struck the slave of the high priest, and cut off his ear. 52 Then Jesus said to him, "Put your sword back into its place; for all who take the sword will perish by the sword. 53 Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father, and he will at once send me more than twelve legions of angels? 54 But how then should the scriptures be fulfilled, that it must be so?" 55 At that hour Jesus said to the crowds, "Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs to capture me? Day after day I sat in the temple teaching, and you did not seize me. 56 But all this has taken place, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled." Then all the disciples forsook him and fled. 57 Then those who had seized Jesus led him to Ca'iaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had gathered. 58 But Peter followed him at a distance, as far as the courtyard of the high priest, and going inside he sat with the guards to see the end. 59 Now the chief priests and the whole council sought false testimony against Jesus that they might put him to death, 60 but they found none, though many false witnesses came forward. At last two came forward 61 and said, "This fellow said, `I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.'" 62 And the high priest stood up and said, "Have you no answer to make? What is it that these men testify against you?" 63 But Jesus was silent. And the high priest said to him, "I adjure you by the living God, tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God." 64 Jesus said to him, "You have said so. But I tell you, hereafter you will see the Son of man seated at the right hand of Power, and coming on the clouds of heaven." 65 Then the high priest tore his robes, and said, "He has uttered blasphemy. Why do we still need witnesses? You have now heard his blasphemy. 66 What is your judgment?" They answered, "He deserves death." 67 Then they spat in his face, and struck him; and some slapped him, 68 saying, "Prophesy to us, you Christ! Who is it that struck you?" 69 Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard. And a maid came up to him, and said, "You also were with Jesus the Galilean." 70 But he denied it before them all, saying, "I do not know what you mean." 71 And when he went out to the porch, another maid saw him, and she said to the bystanders, "This man was with Jesus of Nazareth." 72 And again he denied it with an oath, "I do not know the man." 73 After a little while the bystanders came up and said to Peter, "Certainly you are also one of them, for your accent betrays you." 74 Then he began to invoke a curse on himself and to swear, "I do not know the man." And immediately the cock crowed. 75 And Peter remembered the saying of Jesus, "Before the cock crows, you will deny me three times." And he went out and wept bitterly.

11 Now Jesus stood before the governor; and the governor asked him, "Are you the King of the Jews?" Jesus said, "You have said so." 12 But when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he made no answer. 13 Then Pilate said to him, "Do you not hear how many things they testify against you?" 14 But he gave him no answer, not even to a single charge; so that the governor wondered greatly. 15 Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to release for the crowd any one prisoner whom they wanted. 16 And they had then a notorious prisoner, called Barab'bas. 17 So when they had gathered, Pilate said to them, "Whom do you want me to release for you, Barab'bas or Jesus who is called Christ?" 18 For he knew that it was out of envy that they had delivered him up. 19 Besides, while he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent word to him, "Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for I have suffered much over him today in a dream." 20 Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the people to ask for Barab'bas and destroy Jesus. 21 The governor again said to them, "Which of the two do you want me to release for you?" And they said, "Barab'bas." 22 Pilate said to them, "Then what shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?" They all said, "Let him be crucified." 23 And he said, "Why, what evil has he done?" But they shouted all the more, "Let him be crucified." 24 So when Pilate saw that he was gaining nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, "I am innocent of this man's blood; see to it yourselves." 25 And all the people answered, "His blood be on us and on our children!" 26 Then he released for them Barab'bas, and having scourged Jesus, delivered him to be crucified. 27 Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the praetorium, and they gathered the whole battalion before him. 28 And they stripped him and put a scarlet robe upon him, 29 and plaiting a crown of thorns they put it on his head, and put a reed in his right hand. And kneeling before him they mocked him, saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!" 30 And they spat upon him, and took the reed and struck him on the head. 31 And when they had mocked him, they stripped him of the robe, and put his own clothes on him, and led him away to crucify him. 32 As they went out, they came upon a man of Cyre'ne, Simon by name; this man they compelled to carry his cross. 33 And when they came to a place called Gol'gotha (which means the place of a skull), 34 they offered him wine to drink, mingled with gall; but when he tasted it, he would not drink it. 35 And when they had crucified him, they divided his garments among them by casting lots; 36 then they sat down and kept watch over him there. 37 And over his head they put the charge against him, which read, "This is Jesus the King of the Jews." 38 Then two robbers were crucified with him, one on the right and one on the left. 39 And those who passed by derided him, wagging their heads 40 and saying, "You who would destroy the temple and build it in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross." 41 So also the chief priests, with the scribes and elders, mocked him, saying, 42 "He saved others; he cannot save himself. He is the King of Israel; let him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in him. 43 He trusts in God; let God deliver him now, if he desires him; for he said, `I am the Son of God.'" 44 And the robbers who were crucified with him also reviled him in the same way. 45 Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. 46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, "Eli, Eli, la'ma sabach-tha'ni?" that is, "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?" 47 And some of the bystanders hearing it said, "This man is calling Eli'jah." 48 And one of them at once ran and took a sponge, filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave it to him to drink. 49 But the others said, "Wait, let us see whether Eli'jah will come to save him." 50 And Jesus cried again with a loud voice and yielded up his spirit. 51 And behold, the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom; and the earth shook, and the rocks were split; 52 the tombs also were opened, and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised, 53 and coming out of the tombs after his resurrection they went into the holy city and appeared to many. 54 When the centurion and those who were with him, keeping watch over Jesus, saw the earthquake and what took place, they were filled with awe, and said, "Truly this was the Son of God!"

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You ask me a method of attaining perfection. I know of love – and only love. Love can do all things.

You ask me a method of attaining perfection. I know of love – and only love. Love can do all things.

You call me Teacher and Lord; and you are right, for so I am. If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you.

If my conscience were burdened with all the sins it is possible to commit, I would still go and throw myself into our Lord’s arms, my heart all broken up with contrition. I know what tenderness He has for any prodigal child of His that comes back to Him.

Who teaches the soul if not God?

We do not have to talk very much in order to pray well. We know that God is there in His holy tabernacle; let us open our hearts to Him; let us rejoice in His Presence: This is the best prayer.

this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

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