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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 January 10th Monday January 11th Tuesday January 12th Wednesday January 13th Thursday January 14th Friday January 15th Saturday Januray 16th
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Sunday Januray 10th Baptism of the Lord
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Isaiah 40:1 – 5; 9 – 11 Titus 2:11 – 14, 3:4 – 7 Luke 3:15 – 16 , 21 – 22
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"You are my beloved Son, with you I am well pleased." (Luke 3)
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Help me to live the new life of Baptism that Jesus has given me. Return to top
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Monday January 11th
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1 Samuel 1:1 – 8 Mark 1:14 – 20
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"Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men." (Mark 1)
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Help me to respond to God's call to me – to live in God's presence. Return to top
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Tuesday January 12th
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1 Samuel 1:9 – 20 Mark 1:21 – 28
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"… for he taught as one having authority." (Mark 1)
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Help me to grow in awareness of the effect of divine charity in my heart. Return to top
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Wednesday January 13th
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1 Samuel 3:1 – 10, 19 – 20 Mark 1:29 – 39
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"Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening." (1 Samuel 3)
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Help me to listen to know your will. Return to top
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Thursday January 14th
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1 Samuel 4:1 – 11 Mark 1:40 – 45
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"The leper said, 'If you wish. you can make me clean.'" (Mark 1)
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Help me, in some way, to pray with the leper's pleading and intensity. Return to top
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Friday January 15th
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1 Samuel 8:4 – 7, 10 – 22a Mark 2:1 – 12
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"I say to you, rise, pick up your mat, and go home." (Mark 2)
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Help me to follow Jesus' instructions, and I, too, will have the courage to rise up and be filled with the goodness of God. Return to top
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Saturday January 16th
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1 Samuel 9:1 – 4, 17 – 19, 10:1 Mark 2:13 – 17
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"Those who are well do not need a physician but the sick do." (Mark 2)
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Help me to recognize my limitations and ask for forgiveness. Return to top
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