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The Justice, Peace & Integrity of Creation Office invites you to reflect on the daily readings during this Advent Seasson. For some this may be a spring board for meditation, for others a source of insight and for others the beginning or renewal of a mystical relationship with our God. However the Spirit leads you, may you experience peace
Sunday October 2nd
Monday October 3rd
Tuesday October 4th
Wednesday October 5th
Thursday October 6th
Friday October 7th
Saturday October 8th
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Sunday October 2
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Isaiah 5:1-7
Philippians 4:6-9
Matthew 21:33-43 |
"Have no anxiety, at all, but in everything, by prayers and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God."
(Philippians 4) |
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How aware am I of God’s presence with me as I go through the day? Does that awareness help me to be less anxious?
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Monday October 3
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Jonah 1:1 – 2:2, 11
Luke 10:25-37 |
"Which of these three, in your opinion. was neighbor to the robbers' victim?" (Luke 10) |
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Spend a few moments reflecting on how the Samaritan treated the victim. Does it help me to consider how my choices may affect the lives of others?
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Tuesday October 4 St. Francis of Assisi
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Jonah 3:1-10
Luke 10:38-42
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“When the news reached the king of Nineveh, he rose from his throne, laid aside his robe, covered himself with sackcloth, and sat in the ashes.” (Jonah 3) |
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Help all of us who follow in the footsteps of Saint Francis to become faithful disciples of Christ in joy and in sorrow.
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Wednesday October 5
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Jonah 4:1-11
Luke 11:1-4 |
"Jonah … built himself a hut and waited under it in the shade, to see what would happen to the city."
(Jonah 4) |
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Jonah was angry and disappointed that God showed mercy to the people rather than punishing them. Do I ever feel that others are treated too mercifully?
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Thursday October 6
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Malachi 3:13-20b
Luke 11:5-13
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"And I tell you, ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you."
(Luke 11) |
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When I pray is it to tell what I want God to do? What about listening to what God has decided to do with me?Return to top
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Friday October 7 Our Lady of the Rosary
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Joel 1:13-15; 2:1-2
Luke 11:15-26 |
“”Others, to test him, asked him for a sign from heaven.”
(Luke 11) |
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Do I test God by asking for signs?
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Saturday October 8
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Joel 4:12-21
Luke 11:27-28 |
"Apply the sickle, for the harvest is ripe."
(Joel 4) |
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Help me to be grateful during this harvest time of the year and to appreciate the bounty of God.
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