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5th May >> Mass Readings (Except USA)
Thursday, Third Week of Eastertide
and
Blessed Edmund Rice, Religious.
Thursday, Third Week of Eastertide
(Liturgical Colour: White)
First Reading
Acts of the Apostles 8:26-40
Philip baptizes a eunuch.
The angel of the Lord spoke to Philip saying, ‘Be ready to set out at noon along the road that goes from Jerusalem down to Gaza, the desert road.’ So he set off on his journey. Now it happened that an Ethiopian had been on pilgrimage to Jerusalem; he was a eunuch and an officer at the court of the kandake, or queen, of Ethiopia, and was in fact her chief treasurer. He was now on his way home; and as he sat in his chariot he was reading the prophet Isaiah. The Spirit said to Philip, ‘Go up and meet that chariot.’ When Philip ran up, he heard him reading Isaiah the prophet and asked, ‘Do you understand what you are reading?’ ‘How can I’ he replied ‘unless I have someone to guide me?’ So he invited Philip to get in and sit by his side. Now the passage of scripture he was reading was this:
Like a sheep that is led to the slaughter-house, like a lamb that is dumb in front of its shearers, like these he never opens his mouth. He has been humiliated and has no one to defend him. Who will ever talk about his descendants, since his life on earth has been cut short!
The eunuch turned to Philip and said, ‘Tell me, is the prophet referring to himself or someone else?’ Starting, therefore, with this text of scripture Philip proceeded to explain the Good News of Jesus to him. Further along the road they came to some water, and the eunuch said, ‘Look, there is some water here; is there anything to stop me being baptised?’ He ordered the chariot to stop, then Philip and the eunuch both went down into the water and Philip baptised him. But after they had come up out of the water again Philip was taken away by the Spirit of the Lord, and the eunuch never saw him again but went on his way rejoicing. Philip found that he had reached Azotus and continued his journey proclaiming the Good News in every town as far as Caesarea.
The Word of the Lord
R/ Thanks be to God.
Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 65(66):8-9,16-17,20
R/ Cry out with joy to God, all the earth. or R/ Alleluia!
O peoples, bless our God, let the voice of his praise resound, of the God who gave life to our souls and kept our feet from stumbling.
R/ Cry out with joy to God, all the earth. or R/ Alleluia!
Come and hear, all who fear God. I will tell what he did for my soul: to him I cried aloud, with high praise ready on my tongue.
R/ Cry out with joy to God, all the earth. or R/ Alleluia!
Blessed be God who did not reject my prayer nor withhold his love from me.
R/ Cry out with joy to God, all the earth. or R/ Alleluia!
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia! The Lord, who hung for us upon the tree, has risen from the tomb. Alleluia!
Or:
John 6:51
Alleluia, alleluia! I am the living bread which has come down from heaven, says the Lord. Anyone who eats this bread will live for ever. Alleluia!
Gospel
John 6:44-51
I am the living bread which has come down from heaven.
Jesus said to the crowd:
‘No one can come to me unless he is drawn by the Father who sent me, and I will raise him up at the last day. It is written in the prophets: They will all be taught by God, and to hear the teaching of the Father, and learn from it, is to come to me. Not that anybody has seen the Father, except the one who comes from God: he has seen the Father. I tell you most solemnly, everybody who believes has eternal life.
‘I am the bread of life. Your fathers ate the manna in the desert and they are dead; but this is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that a man may eat it and not die. I am the living bread which has come down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will live for ever; and the bread that I shall give is my flesh, for the life of the world.’
The Gospel of the Lord
R/ Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
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Blessed Edmund Rice, Religious
(Liturgical Colour: White)
(Readings for the memorial)
(There is a choice today between the readings for the ferial day (Thursday) and those for the memorial. The ferial readings are recommended unless pastoral reasons suggest otherwise)
Either:
First reading Acts 4:32-35 The whole group of believers was united, heart and soul
The whole group of believers was united, heart and soul; no one claimed for his own use anything that he had, as everything they owned was held in common. The apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus with great power, and they were all given great respect. None of their members was ever in want, as all those who owned land or houses would sell them, and bring the money from them, to present it to the apostles; it was then distributed to any members who might be in need.
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First reading Apocalypse 3:14,20-22 If one of you hears me calling, I will come in to share his meal
I, John, heard the Lord saying to me: ‘‘Write to the angel of the church in Laodicea and say, “Here is the message of the Amen, the faithful, the true witness, the ultimate source of God’s creation: Look, I am standing at the door, knocking. If one of you hears me calling and opens the door, I will come in to share his meal, side by side with him. Those who prove victorious I will allow to share my throne, just as I was victorious myself and took my place with my Father on his throne. If anyone has ears to hear, let him listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches.”’
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First reading Apocalypse 19:1,5-9 Let us give praise to God, because this is the time for the marriage of the Lamb.
I, John, seemed to hear the great sound of a huge crowd in heaven, singing, ‘Alleluia! Victory and glory and power to our God!’ Then a voice came from the throne; it said, ‘Praise our God, you servants of his and all who, great or small, revere him’. And I seemed to hear the voices of a huge crowd, like the sound of the ocean or the great roar of thunder, answering, ‘Alleluia! The reign of the Lord our God Almighty has begun; let us be glad and joyful and give praise to God, because this is the time for the marriage of the Lamb. His bride is ready, and she has been able to dress herself in dazzling white linen, because her linen is made of the good deeds of the saints.’ The angel said, ‘Write this: Happy are those who are invited to the wedding feast of the Lamb.’
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First reading Apocalypse 21:5-7 I will give water from the well of life to anybody who is thirsty
The One sitting on the throne spoke: ‘Now I am making the whole of creation new’ he said. ‘Write this: that what I am saying is sure and will come true.’ And then he said, ‘It is already done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. I will give water from the well of life free to anybody who is thirsty; it is the rightful inheritance of the one who proves victorious; and I will be his God and he a son to me.’
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Responsorial Psalm Psalm 1:1-4,6
His delight is the law of the Lord. or Happy the man who has placed his trust in the Lord. or The just will flourish like the palm-tree in the courts of our God.
Happy indeed is the man who follows not the counsel of the wicked; nor lingers in the way of sinners nor sits in the company of scorners, but whose delight is the law of the Lord and who ponders his law day and night.
His delight is the law of the Lord. or Happy the man who has placed his trust in the Lord. or The just will flourish like the palm-tree in the courts of our God.
He is like a tree that is planted beside the flowing waters, that yields its fruit in due season and whose leaves shall never fade; and all that he does shall prosper.
His delight is the law of the Lord. or Happy the man who has placed his trust in the Lord. or The just will flourish like the palm-tree in the courts of our God.
Not so are the wicked, not so! For they like winnowed chaff shall be driven away by the wind: for the Lord guards the way of the just but the way of the wicked leads to doom.
His delight is the law of the Lord. or Happy the man who has placed his trust in the Lord. or The just will flourish like the palm-tree in the courts of our God.
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Responsorial Psalm Psalm 14(15):2-5
The just will live in the presence of the Lord.
Lord, who shall dwell on your holy mountain? He who walks without fault; he who acts with justice and speaks the truth from his heart; he who does not slander with his tongue.
The just will live in the presence of the Lord.
He who does no wrong to his brother, who casts no slur on his neighbour, who holds the godless in disdain, but honours those who fear the Lord.
The just will live in the presence of the Lord.
He who keeps his pledge, come what may; who takes no interest on a loan and accepts no bribes against the innocent. Such a man will stand firm for ever.
The just will live in the presence of the Lord.
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Responsorial Psalm Psalm 15(16):1-2,5,7-8,11
You are my inheritance, O Lord.
Preserve me, God, I take refuge in you. I say to the Lord: ‘You are my God.’ O Lord, it is you who are my portion and cup; it is you yourself who are my prize.
You are my inheritance, O Lord.
I will bless the Lord who gives me counsel, who even at night directs my heart. I keep the Lord ever in my sight: since he is at my right hand, I shall stand firm.
You are my inheritance, O Lord.
You will show me the path of life, the fullness of joy in your presence, at your right hand happiness for ever.
You are my inheritance, O Lord.
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Responsorial Psalm Psalm 22(23)
The Lord is my shepherd: there is nothing I shall want.
The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. Fresh and green are the pastures where he gives me repose. Near restful waters he leads me, to revive my drooping spirit.
The Lord is my shepherd: there is nothing I shall want.
He guides me along the right path; he is true to his name. If I should walk in the valley of darkness no evil would I fear. You are there with your crook and your staff; with these you give me comfort.
The Lord is my shepherd: there is nothing I shall want.
You have prepared a banquet for me in the sight of my foes. My head you have anointed with oil; my cup is overflowing.
The Lord is my shepherd: there is nothing I shall want.
Surely goodness and kindness shall follow me all the days of my life. In the Lord’s own house shall I dwell for ever and ever.
The Lord is my shepherd: there is nothing I shall want.
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Responsorial Psalm Psalm 33(34):2-11
I will bless the Lord at all times. or Taste and see that the Lord is good.
I will bless the Lord at all times, his praise always on my lips; in the Lord my soul shall make its boast. The humble shall hear and be glad.
I will bless the Lord at all times. or Taste and see that the Lord is good.
Glorify the Lord with me. Together let us praise his name. I sought the Lord and he answered me; from all my terrors he set me free.
I will bless the Lord at all times. or Taste and see that the Lord is good.
Look towards him and be radiant; let your faces not be abashed. This poor man called, the Lord heard him and rescued him from all his distress.
I will bless the Lord at all times. or Taste and see that the Lord is good.
The angel of the Lord is encamped around those who revere him, to rescue them. Taste and see that the Lord is good. He is happy who seeks refuge in him.
I will bless the Lord at all times. or Taste and see that the Lord is good.
Revere the Lord, you his saints. They lack nothing, those who revere him. Strong lions suffer want and go hungry but those who seek the Lord lack no blessing.
I will bless the Lord at all times. or Taste and see that the Lord is good.
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Responsorial Psalm Psalm 102(103):1-4,8-9,13-14,17-18
My soul, give thanks to the Lord.
My soul, give thanks to the Lord all my being, bless his holy name. My soul, give thanks to the Lord and never forget all his blessings.
My soul, give thanks to the Lord.
It is he who forgives all your guilt, who heals every one of your ills, who redeems your life from the grave, who crowns you with love and compassion.
My soul, give thanks to the Lord.
The Lord is compassion and love, slow to anger and rich in mercy. His wrath will come to an end; he will not be angry for ever.
My soul, give thanks to the Lord.
As a father has compassion on his sons, the Lord has pity on those who fear him; for he knows of what we are made, he remembers that we are dust.
My soul, give thanks to the Lord.
But the love of the Lord is everlasting upon those who hold him in fear; his justice reaches out to children’s children when they keep his covenant in truth, when they keep his will in their mind.
My soul, give thanks to the Lord.
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Responsorial Psalm Psalm 111(112):1-9
Happy the man who fears the Lord. or Alleluia!
Happy the man who fears the Lord, who takes delight in all his commands. His sons will be powerful on earth; the children of the upright are blessed.
Happy the man who fears the Lord. or Alleluia!
Riches and wealth are in his house; his justice stands firm for ever. He is a light in the darkness for the upright: he is generous, merciful and just.
Happy the man who fears the Lord. or Alleluia!
The good man takes pity and lends, he conducts his affairs with honour. The just man will never waver: he will be remembered for ever.
Happy the man who fears the Lord. or Alleluia!
He has no fear of evil news; with a firm heart he trusts in the Lord. With a steadfast heart he will not fear; he will see the downfall of his foes.
Happy the man who fears the Lord. or Alleluia!
Open-handed, he gives to the poor; his justice stands firm for ever. His head will be raised in glory.
Happy the man who fears the Lord. or Alleluia!
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Responsorial Psalm Psalm 127(128):1-5
O blessed are those who fear the Lord.
O blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways! By the labour of your hands you shall eat. You will be happy and prosper.
O blessed are those who fear the Lord.
Your wife will be like a fruitful vine in the heart of your house; your children like shoots of the olive, around your table.
O blessed are those who fear the Lord.
Indeed thus shall be blessed the man who fears the Lord. May the Lord bless you from Zion all the days of your life!
O blessed are those who fear the Lord.
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Responsorial Psalm Psalm 130(131)
Keep my soul in peace before you, O Lord.
O Lord, my heart is not proud nor haughty my eyes. I have not gone after things too great nor marvels beyond me.
Keep my soul in peace before you, O Lord.
Truly I have set my soul in silence and peace. A weaned child on its mother’s breast, even so is my soul.
Keep my soul in peace before you, O Lord.
O Israel, hope in the Lord both now and forever.
Keep my soul in peace before you, O Lord.
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Gospel Acclamation Mt5:3
Alleluia, alleluia! How happy are the poor in spirit: theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Alleluia!
Or: Mt5:6
Alleluia, alleluia! Happy those who hunger and thirst for what is right: they shall be satisfied. Alleluia!
Or: Mt5:8
Alleluia, alleluia! Happy the pure in heart: they shall see God. Alleluia!
Or: Mt11:25
Alleluia, alleluia! Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for revealing the mysteries of the kingdom to mere children. Alleluia!
Or: Mt23:11,12
Alleluia, alleluia! The greatest among you must be your servant, says the Lord: the man who humbles himself will be exalted. Alleluia!
Or: Mt11:28
Alleluia, alleluia! Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened and I will give you rest, says the Lord. Alleluia!
Or: Lk21:36
Alleluia, alleluia! Stay awake, praying at all times for the strength to stand with confidence before the Son of Man. Alleluia!
Or: Jn8:12
Alleluia, alleluia! I am the light of the world, says the Lord; anyone who follows me will have the light of life. Alleluia!
Or: Jn8:31-32
Alleluia, alleluia! If you make my word your home you will indeed be my disciples, and you will learn the truth, says the Lord. Alleluia!
Or: Jn13:34
Alleluia, alleluia! I give you a new commandment: love one another just as I have loved you, says the Lord. Alleluia!
Or: Jn14:23
Alleluia, alleluia! If anyone loves me he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we shall come to him. Alleluia!
Or: Jn15:4,5
Alleluia, alleluia! Make your home in me, as I make mine in you, says the Lord; whoever remains in me bears fruit in plenty. Alleluia!
Or: Jn15:9,5
Alleluia, alleluia! Remain in my love, says the Lord; whoever remains in me, with me in him, bears fruit in plenty. Alleluia!
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Gospel Matthew 5:1-12a How happy are the poor in spirit
Seeing the crowds, Jesus went up the hill. There he sat down and was joined by his disciples. Then he began to speak. This is what he taught them:
‘How happy are the poor in spirit; theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Happy the gentle: they shall have the earth for their heritage. Happy those who mourn: they shall be comforted. Happy those who hunger and thirst for what is right: they shall be satisfied. Happy the merciful: they shall have mercy shown them. Happy the pure in heart: they shall see God. Happy the peacemakers: they shall be called sons of God. Happy those who are persecuted in the cause of right: theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
‘Happy are you when people abuse you and persecute you and speak all kinds of calumny against you on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.’
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Gospel Matthew 5:13-16 Your light must shine in the sight of men
Jesus said to his disciples: ‘You are the salt of the earth. But if salt becomes tasteless, what can make it salty again? It is good for nothing, and can only be thrown out to be trampled underfoot by men. ‘You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill-top cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp to put it under a tub; they put it on the lamp-stand where it shines for everyone in the house. In the same way your light must shine in the sight of men, so that, seeing your good works, they may give the praise to your Father in heaven.’
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Gospel Matthew 7:21-27 The wise man built his house on a rock
Jesus said to his disciples: ‘It is not those who say to me, “Lord, Lord,” who will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the person who does the will of my Father in heaven. When the day comes many will say to me, “Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, cast out demons in your name, work many miracles in your name?” Then I shall tell them to their faces: I have never known you; away from me, you evil men! ‘Therefore, everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a sensible man who built his house on rock. Rain came down, floods rose, gales blew and hurled themselves against that house, and it did not fall: it was founded on rock. But everyone who listens to these words of mine and does not act on them will be like a stupid man who built his house on sand. Rain came down, floods rose, gales blew and struck that house, and it fell; and what a fall it had!’
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Gospel Matthew 11:25-30 You have hidden these things from the wise and revealed them to little children
Jesus exclaimed, ‘I bless you, Father, Lord of heaven and of earth, for hiding these things from the learned and the clever and revealing them to mere children. Yes, Father, for that is what it pleased you to do. Everything has been entrusted to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, just as no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. ‘Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened, and I will give you rest. Shoulder my yoke and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Yes, my yoke is easy and my burden light.’
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Gospel Matthew 13:44-46 He sells everything he owns and buys the field
Jesus said to the crowds: ‘The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field which someone has found; he hides it again, goes off happy, sells everything he owns and buys the field. ‘Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls; when he finds one of great value he goes and sells everything he owns and buys it.’
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Gospel Matthew 16:24-27 Anyone who loses his life for my sake will find it
Jesus said to his disciples: ‘If anyone wants to be a follower of mine, let him renounce himself and take up his cross and follow me. For anyone who wants to save his life will lose it; but anyone who loses his life for my sake will find it. What, then, will a man gain if he wins the whole world and ruins his life? Or what has a man to offer in exchange for his life? ‘For the Son of Man is going to come in the glory of his Father with his angels, and, when he does, he will reward each one according to his behaviour.’
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Gospel Matthew 18:1-5 Unless you become like little children you will not enter the kingdom of heaven
The disciples came to Jesus and said, ‘Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’ So he called a little child to him and set the child in front of them. Then he said, ‘I tell you solemnly, unless you change and become like little children you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. And so, the one who makes himself as little as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. ‘Anyone who welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me.’
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Gospel Matthew 19:3-12 Husband and wife are no longer two, but one body
Some Pharisees approached Jesus, and to test him they said, ‘Is it against the Law for a man to divorce his wife on any pretext whatever?’ He answered, ‘Have you not read that the creator from the beginning made them male and female and that he said: This is why a man must leave father and mother, and cling to his wife, and the two become one body? They are no longer two, therefore, but one body. So then, what God has united, man must not divide.’ They said to him, ‘Then why did Moses command that a writ of dismissal should be given in cases of divorce?’ ‘It was because you were so unteachable’ he said ‘that Moses allowed you to divorce your wives, but it was not like this from the beginning. Now I say this to you: the man who divorces his wife – I am not speaking of fornication – and marries another, is guilty of adultery.’ The disciples said to him, ‘If that is how things are between husband and wife, it is not advisable to marry.’ But he replied, ‘It is not everyone who can accept what I have said, but only those to whom it is granted. There are eunuchs born that way from their mother’s womb, there are eunuchs made so by men and there are eunuchs who have made themselves that way for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Let anyone accept this who can.’
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Gospel Matthew 19:27-29 They will be repaid a hundred times over and inherit eternal life
Peter spoke to Jesus. ‘What about us?’ he said. ‘We have left everything and followed you. What are we to have, then?’ Jesus said to him, ‘I tell you solemnly, when all is made new and the Son of Man sits on his throne of glory, you will yourselves sit on twelve thrones to judge the twelve tribes of Israel. And everyone who has left houses, brothers, sisters, father, mother, children or land for the sake of my name will be repaid a hundred times over, and also inherit eternal life.’
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Gospel Matthew 22:34-40 The commandments of love
When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees they got together and, to disconcert him, one of them put a question, ‘Master, which is the greatest commandment of the Law?’ Jesus said, ‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second resembles it: You must love your neighbour as yourself. On these two commandments hang the whole Law, and the Prophets also.’
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Gospel Matthew 25:1-13 The wise and foolish virgins
Jesus told this parable to his disciples: ‘The kingdom of heaven will be like this: Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were sensible: the foolish ones did take their lamps, but they brought no oil, whereas the sensible ones took flasks of oil as well as their lamps. The bridegroom was late, and they all grew drowsy and fell asleep. But at midnight there was a cry, “The bridegroom is here! Go out and meet him.” At this, all those bridesmaids woke up and trimmed their lamps, and the foolish ones said to the sensible ones, “Give us some of your oil: our lamps are going out.” But they replied, “There may not be enough for us and for you; you had better go to those who sell it and buy some for yourselves.” They had gone off to buy it when the bridegroom arrived. Those who were ready went in with him to the wedding hall and the door was closed. The other bridesmaids arrived later. “Lord, Lord,” they said “open the door for us.” But he replied, “I tell you solemnly, I do not know you.” So stay awake, because you do not know either the day or the hour.’
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Gospel Matthew 25:14-30 You have been faithful in small things: come and join in your master's happiness
Jesus spoke this parable to his disciples: ‘The kingdom of Heaven is like a man on his way abroad who summoned his servants and entrusted his property to them. To one he gave five talents, to another two, to a third one; each in proportion to his ability. Then he set out. ‘The man who had received the five talents promptly went and traded with them and made five more. The man who had received two made two more in the same way. But the man who had received one went off and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money. ‘Now a long time after, the master of those servants came back and went through his accounts with them. The man who had received the five talents came forward bringing five more. “Sir,” he said “you entrusted me with five talents; here are five more that I have made.” ‘His master said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant; you have shown you can be faithful in small things, I will trust you with greater; come and join in your master’s happiness.” ‘Next the man with the two talents came forward. “Sir,” he said “you entrusted me with two talents; here are two more that I have made.” His master said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant; you have shown you can be faithful in small things, I will trust you with greater; come and join in your master’s happiness.” ‘Last came forward the man who had the one talent. “Sir,” said he “I had heard you were a hard man, reaping where you have not sown and gathering where you have not scattered; so I was afraid, and I went off and hid your talent in the ground. Here it is; it was yours, you have it back.” But his master answered him, “You wicked and lazy servant! So you knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered? Well then, you should have deposited my money with the bankers, and on my return I would have recovered my capital with interest. So now, take the talent from him and give it to the man who has the five talents. For to everyone who has will be given more, and he will have more than enough; but from the man who has not, even what he has will be taken away. As for this good-for-nothing servant, throw him out into the dark, where there will be weeping and grinding of teeth.”’
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Gospel Matthew 25:14-23 You have been faithful in small things: come and join in your master's happiness
Jesus spoke this parable to his disciples: ‘The kingdom of Heaven is like a man on his way abroad who summoned his servants and entrusted his property to them. To one he gave five talents, to another two, to a third one; each in proportion to his ability. Then he set out. ‘The man who had received the five talents promptly went and traded with them and made five more. The man who had received two made two more in the same way. But the man who had received one went off and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money. ‘Now a long time after, the master of those servants came back and went through his accounts with them. The man who had received the five talents came forward bringing five more. “Sir,” he said “you entrusted me with five talents; here are five more that I have made.” ‘His master said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant; you have shown you can be faithful in small things, I will trust you with greater; come and join in your master’s happiness.” ‘Next the man with the two talents came forward. “Sir,” he said “you entrusted me with two talents; here are two more that I have made.” His master said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant; you have shown you can be faithful in small things, I will trust you with greater; come and join in your master’s happiness.”’
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Gospel Matthew 25:31-46 I was naked and you clothed me; sick, and you visited me
Jesus said to his disciples: ‘When the Son of Man comes in his glory, escorted by all the angels, then he will take his seat on his throne of glory. All the nations will be assembled before him and he will separate men one from another as the shepherd separates sheep from goats. He will place the sheep on his right hand and the goats on his left. ‘Then the King will say to those on his right hand, “Come, you whom my Father has blessed, take for your heritage the kingdom prepared for you since the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food; I was thirsty and you gave me drink; I was a stranger and you made me welcome; naked and you clothed me, sick and you visited me, in prison and you came to see me.” Then the virtuous will say to him in reply, “Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you; or thirsty and give you drink? When did we see you a stranger and make you welcome; naked and clothe you; sick or in prison and go to see you?” And the King will answer, “I tell you solemnly, in so far as you did this to one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did it to me.” ‘Next he will say to those on his left hand, “Go away from me, with your curse upon you, to the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you never gave me food; I was thirsty and you never gave me anything to drink; I was a stranger and you never made me welcome, naked and you never clothed me, sick and in prison and you never visited me.” Then it will be their turn to ask, “Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty, a stranger or naked, sick or in prison, and did not come to your help?” Then he will answer, “I tell you solemnly, in so far as you neglected to do this to one of the least of these, you neglected to do it to me.” ‘And they will go away to eternal punishment, and the virtuous to eternal life.’
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Gospel Matthew 25:31-40 I was naked and you clothed me; sick, and you visited me
Jesus said to his disciples: ‘When the Son of Man comes in his glory, escorted by all the angels, then he will take his seat on his throne of glory. All the nations will be assembled before him and he will separate men one from another as the shepherd separates sheep from goats. He will place the sheep on his right hand and the goats on his left. ‘Then the King will say to those on his right hand, “Come, you whom my Father has blessed, take for your heritage the kingdom prepared for you since the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food; I was thirsty and you gave me drink; I was a stranger and you made me welcome; naked and you clothed me, sick and you visited me, in prison and you came to see me.” Then the virtuous will say to him in reply, “Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you; or thirsty and give you drink? When did we see you a stranger and make you welcome; naked and clothe you; sick or in prison and go to see you?” And the King will answer, “I tell you solemnly, in so far as you did this to one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did it to me.”’
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Gospel Mark 3:31-35 Who are my mother and my brothers? Those that do the will of God
The mother and brothers of Jesus arrived and, standing outside, sent in a message asking for him. A crowd was sitting round him at the time the message was passed to him, ‘Your mother and brothers and sisters are outside asking for you.’ He replied, ‘Who are my mother and my brothers?’ And looking round at those sitting in a circle about him, he said, ‘Here are my mother and my brothers. Anyone who does the will of God, that person is my brother and sister and mother.’
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Gospel Mark 9:34-37 Anyone who welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me
The disciples had been arguing which of them was the greatest. So Jesus sat down, called the Twelve to him and said, ‘If anyone wants to be first, he must make himself last of all and servant of all.’ He then took a little child, set him in front of them, put his arms round him, and said to them, ‘Anyone who welcomes one of these little children in my name, welcomes me; and anyone who welcomes me welcomes not me but the one who sent me.’
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Gospel Mark 10:13-16 It is to such as these little children that the kingdom of God belongs
People were bringing little children to Jesus, for him to touch them. The disciples turned them away, but when Jesus saw this he was indignant and said to them, ‘Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. I tell you solemnly, anyone who does not welcome the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.’ Then he put his arms round them, laid his hands on them and gave them his blessing.
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Gospel Mark 10:17-30 Give everything you own to the poor, and follow me
Jesus was setting out on a journey when a man ran up, knelt before him and put this question to him, ‘Good master, what must I do to inherit eternal life?’ Jesus said to him, ‘Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. You know the commandments: You must not kill; You must not commit adultery; You must not steal; You must not bring false witness; You must not defraud; Honour your father and mother.’ And he said to him, ‘Master, I have kept all these from my earliest days.’ Jesus looked steadily at him and loved him, and he said, ‘There is one thing you lack. Go and sell everything you own and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.’ But his face fell at these words and he went away sad, for he was a man of great wealth. Jesus looked round and said to his disciples, ‘How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!’ The disciples were astounded by these words, but Jesus insisted, ‘My children,’ he said to them ‘how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.’ They were more astonished than ever. ‘In that case’ they said to one another ‘who can be saved?’ Jesus gazed at them. ‘For men’ he said ‘it is impossible, but not for God: because everything is possible for God.’ Peter took this up. ‘What about us?’ he asked him. ‘We have left everything and followed you.’ Jesus said, ‘I tell you solemnly, there is no one who has left house, brothers, sisters, father, children or land for my sake and for the sake of the gospel who will not be repaid a hundred times over, houses, brothers, sisters, mothers, children and land – not without persecutions – now in this present time and, in the world to come, eternal life.’
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Gospel Mark 10:17-27 Give everything you own to the poor, and follow me
Jesus was setting out on a journey when a man ran up, knelt before him and put this question to him, ‘Good master, what must I do to inherit eternal life?’ Jesus said to him, ‘Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. You know the commandments: You must not kill; You must not commit adultery; You must not steal; You must not bring false witness; You must not defraud; Honour your father and mother.’ And he said to him, ‘Master, I have kept all these from my earliest days.’ Jesus looked steadily at him and loved him, and he said, ‘There is one thing you lack. Go and sell everything you own and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.’ But his face fell at these words and he went away sad, for he was a man of great wealth. Jesus looked round and said to his disciples, ‘How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!’ The disciples were astounded by these words, but Jesus insisted, ‘My children,’ he said to them ‘how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.’ They were more astonished than ever. ‘In that case’ they said to one another ‘who can be saved?’ Jesus gazed at them. ‘For men’ he said ‘it is impossible, but not for God: because everything is possible for God.’
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Gospel Luke 6:27-38 Love your enemies
Jesus said to his disciples: ‘I say this to you who are listening: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who treat you badly. To the man who slaps you on one cheek, present the other cheek too; to the man who takes your cloak from you, do not refuse your tunic. Give to everyone who asks you, and do not ask for your property back from the man who robs you. Treat others as you would like them to treat you. If you love those who love you, what thanks can you expect? Even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what thanks can you expect? For even sinners do that much. And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what thanks can you expect? Even sinners lend to sinners to get back the same amount. Instead, love your enemies and do good, and lend without any hope of return. You will have a great reward, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he himself is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked. ‘Be compassionate as your Father is compassionate. Do not judge, and you will not be judged yourselves; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned yourselves; grant pardon, and you will be pardoned. Give, and there will be gifts for you: a full measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be poured into your lap; because the amount you measure out is the amount you will be given back.’
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Gospel Luke 9:57-62 'I will follow you wherever you go'
As Jesus and his disciples travelled along they met a man on the road who said to him, ‘I will follow you wherever you go.’ Jesus answered, ‘Foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.’ Another to whom he said, ‘Follow me’, replied, ‘Let me go and bury my father first.’ But he answered, ‘Leave the dead to bury their dead; your duty is to go and spread the news of the kingdom of God.’ Another said, ‘I will follow you, sir, but first let me go and say goodbye to my people at home.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Once the hand is laid on the plough, no one who looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.’
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Gospel Luke 10:38-42 Martha works; Mary listens
Jesus came to a village, and a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. She had a sister called Mary, who sat down at the Lord’s feet and listened to him speaking. Now Martha who was distracted with all the serving said, ‘Lord, do you not care that my sister is leaving me to do the serving all by myself? Please tell her to help me.’ But the Lord answered: ‘Martha, Martha,’ he said ‘you worry and fret about so many things, and yet few are needed, indeed only one. It is Mary who has chosen the better part; it is not to be taken from her.’
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Gospel Luke 12:32-34 It has pleased your Father to give you the kingdom
Jesus said to his disciples: ‘There is no need to be afraid, little flock, for it has pleased your Father to give you the kingdom. ‘Sell your possessions and give alms. Get yourselves purses that do not wear out, treasure that will not fail you, in heaven where no thief can reach it and no moth destroy it. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.’
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Gospel Luke 12:35-40 You too must stand ready
Jesus said to his disciples: ‘See that you are dressed for action and have your lamps lit. Be like men waiting for their master to return from the wedding feast, ready to open the door as soon as he comes and knocks. Happy those servants whom the master finds awake when he comes. I tell you solemnly, he will put on an apron, sit them down at table and wait on them. It may be in the second watch he comes, or in the third, but happy those servants if he finds them ready. You may be quite sure of this, that if the householder had known at what hour the burglar would come, he would not have let anyone break through the wall of his house. You too must stand ready, because the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.’
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Gospel Luke 14:25-33 Anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be my disciple
Great crowds accompanied Jesus on his way and he turned and spoke to them. ‘If any man comes to me without hating his father, mother, wife, children, brothers, sisters, yes and his own life too, he cannot be my disciple. Anyone who does not carry his cross and come after me cannot be my disciple. ‘And indeed, which of you here, intending to build a tower, would not first sit down and work out the cost to see if he had enough to complete it? Otherwise, if he laid the foundation and then found himself unable to finish the work, the onlookers would all start making fun of him and saying, “Here is a man who started to build and was unable to finish.” Or again, what king marching to war against another king would not first sit down and consider whether with ten thousand men he could stand up to the other who advanced against him with twenty thousand? If not, then while the other king was still a long way off, he would send envoys to sue for peace. So in the same way, none of you can be my disciple unless he gives up all his possessions.’
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Gospel John 15:1-8 I am the vine, you are the branches
Jesus said to his disciples:
‘I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that bears no fruit he cuts away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes to make it bear even more. You are pruned already, by means of the word that I have spoken to you. Make your home in me, as I make mine in you. As a branch cannot bear fruit all by itself, but must remain part of the vine, neither can you unless you remain in me. I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me, with me in him, bears fruit in plenty; for cut off from me you can do nothing. Anyone who does not remain in me is like a branch that has been thrown away – he withers; these branches are collected and thrown on the fire, and they are burnt. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask what you will and you shall get it. It is to the glory of my Father that you should bear much fruit, and then you will be my disciples.’
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Gospel John 15:9-17 You are my friends if you do what I command you
Jesus said to his disciples:
‘As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my own joy may be in you and your joy be complete. This is my commandment: love one another, as I have loved you. A man can have no greater love than to lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends, if you do what I command you. I shall not call you servants any more, because a servant does not know his master’s business; I call you friends, because I have made known to you everything I have learnt from my Father. You did not choose me: no, I chose you; and I commissioned you to go out and to bear fruit, fruit that will last; and then the Father will give you anything you ask him in my name. What I command you is to love one another.’
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Gospel John 17:20-26 Father, may they be completely one
Jesus raised his eyes to heaven and said:
‘Holy Father, I pray not only for these, but for those also who through their words will believe in me. May they all be one. Father, may they be one in us, as you are in me and I am in you, so that the world may believe it was you who sent me. I have given them the glory you gave to me, that they may be one as we are one. With me in them and you in me, may they be so completely one that the world will realise that it was you who sent me and that I have loved them as much as you loved me. Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, so that they may always see the glory you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world. Father, Righteous One, the world has not known you, but I have known you, and these have known that you have sent me. I have made your name known to them and will continue to make it known, so that the love with which you loved me may be in them, and so that I may be in them.’
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The history of Elekes: Elekes or CollaresCollares is a Spanish word-meaning necklace. Each orisha has their ownnecklace that is composed using their colors, number and path or camino taken.This will vary from house to house (ile). The elekes are the first level of initiationinto the religion. As with all the initiations it is necessary to consult the orishasthemselves to see if one may receive the elekes before undergoing theceremony. The elekes are simply cotton thread strung with colored glass beadsthat correspond to the various orishas whose elekes one is receiving.Prior to receiving the elekes and after the orishas have given permission toproceed it is necessary to determine who the persons ruling orisha is. That asideone then undergoes the ceremony of receiving the elekes.Initially one will receive the elekes of Obatala, Shango, Eleggua, Yemaya andOshun (a total of 5). The elekes bestow upon the recipient the protection andblessings of the orishas and protect them from harm. The person should wear them daily and can do whatever they like while wearing the elekes except bathewith them on or engage in sex with them on.The ceremony last several hours and much goes into the preparation of theelekes before they are presented to the recipient. First off the santero must askthe orisha to bless the elekes. This is done in the Yoruba tongue. While theorishas understand all languages they prefer to hear their native tongue spokenas it pleases them more.Once the elekes have been made, they should be fed and should have beenwashed in a special liquid called omiero, which is the sacred elixir of santeria. When you receive sacred beads it is the formal induction into Orisha worship. The beads represent the energy of the various Orisha. The beads are a vehicle to connect you to the Orisha on a daily basis. It’s like a mini shrine being placed on your person. The ceremony of receiving your sacred beads is like your baptism or first communion. It makes the statement that you belong to a family of worshipers in a particular line or spiritual lineage. The persons that perform the ceremony for you are your spiritual teacher guides or known in the New World as “Godparent.”
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Lagos Tennis Opens 2019: Nigeria’s Quadre, Samuel scale first round hurdle
Nigeria’s Oyinlomo Quadre, andBlessing Samuel have scaled the first round hurdle as the Lagos Open Tennis 2nd Leg got underway at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Onikan, The two Nigerian players survived first round scare when the main draws of the second leg of 2019 Lagos Open Tennis served off on Wednesday in the Lagos. Quadre was too much for her opponent from Denmark, Dasam Divine Nweke, who she beat in straight sets of 6-0,6-0 to qualify for the second round in the women’s singles. Also, Samuel made it to the second round after she beat compatriot Jumai Mohammed in another straight sets of 6-2, 6-1. Meanwhile, 20-year-old Aziz Ouakaa, has made a surprised performance on Day One of the main draws as he stopped his opponent from Ukraine, in a three-set thrilling game. Quakaa, a first timer in the Lagos Open Tennis, defeated tournament’s 7th seed, Eric Vanshelbosim 5-7, 6-3, 6-3. Nigeria’s Joseph Ubon could not complete his match against top seed in the men’s singles, Tunisian Mausouri Skander as the game was stopped 3-0 in the first set. Zimbabwe’s Garanganga Takanyi had a smooth ride over Nigeria’s Paul Emmanuel in a game that ended 6-1, 6-3. Seventh seed Camry Hemery from France, who was the champion of the first leg, won his first round game. Hemery beat Nigeria’s Sylvester Emmanuel 7-6 (4), 3-0 forcing Emmanuel to quit in the second set of the match. Top seed in the women’s singles, Mendez Seone from Austria beat Swedish Fanny Ostlund in straight sets of 6-2, 6-2. South African teenager, Kruger Isabella, defeated Tunisian Chiraz Bechri 6-4, 7-5. In other results, France’s Setodji Thomas defeated Nigeria’s Abayomi Oluseyi Phillips 6-2, 6-4. Osewa Michael Oluwatosin lost 3-6, 1-6 to French Meraut Tristani. And Nigeria’s Ronke Akingbade was defeated by Nastja Kolar from Slovenia, 1-6, 0-6. Runner-up in the women’s singles final in the first leg, Brazilian Laura Pigossi, won her match against Anette Munozova of Sweden 6-4,6-0. Read the full article
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( adelaide kane, 26, she/her ) oooh, that looks shiny! that’d have to be ( anamarie du bourbon ) from ( france )! the word on deck is that they’re a ( marchioness ), and can be really ( tolerant ) — but the word below deck is that they’re ( hesitant ). i heard they’re known as the ( chained ), but we’ll see if that title survives the journey. ( annie, 19, she/her, est. )
( jenna coleman, 26, she/her ) ahoy matey, it’s the siren’s very own ( penelope “poppy” gallagher ) from ( england )! the word on deck is that they’re a ( healer ), and can be really ( soft-hearted ) — but the word below deck is that they’re ( strong willed ). i heard they’re known as the ( run away ), but we’ll see if that title survives the journey. ( annie, 19, she/her, est. )
aye, you’ve been ACCEPTED !! welcome aboard THE SIREN, ( penelope “poppy” gallagher ). we’re always looking for another ( healer ), after all !! even though it’s not ( england ), we hope you’ll find a home here. WELCOME ABOARD !!
aye, you’ve been ACCEPTED !! sound the trumpets boys, we’ve got a fancy ( marchioness ) on board THE SIREN by the name of ( anamarie du bourbon ) !! you’re from ( france ), aren’t ye ?? well, the siren isn’t much like ‘yer palaces and castles, but WELCOME ABOARD !!
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The way my IDGAF is set up tho...I've never given any types of Phucks what ANYONE thought of me when I entered a room...most times "not on time...fashionably" 😒😒😂😂😂😂 I wonder what that would feel like tho ..has to be pretty overwhelming I suppose...#Repost @c.eye_encourage with @repostapp ・・・ Oh I remember the days. Shy, insecure, people pleaser and so unsure of me. My how things have changed. Im GRATEFUL because #EveryLie #UntoldTruth #Tear #SilentWalkAways #PlacedMeRightInto #Confidence #AndBlessings #ImGoingToEat #Regardless #Love❤ #MatureWomanThoughts
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Persona is good hoeever i do notblike how itbis getting less andbless gay with every new installment
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The Secret in the Sacrifice
And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; Saying with a loud voice, WORTHY IS THE LAMB THAT WAS SLAIN TO RECEIVE POWER, AND RICHES, AND WISDOM, AND STRENGTH, AND HONOUR, AND GLORY, AND BLESSING.
Revelation 5:11-12
The seven most sought after treasures are generally accepted to be power, riches, wisdom, strength, honour, glory and blessings. These are the rewards given to the Lamb by Almighty God. These are the most treasured gifts that can be given to anyone: power, riches, wisdom, strength, honour, glory andblessings!
The key that brings these fantastic sought-after blessings is “being slain” according to the will of God. You must never reject sacrifices determined by God for you. When you run away from the sacrifice, you are running away from these powerful blessings. Who in his right mind would run away from power, riches, strength, honour, glory and blessings? No one can imagine that the source of all that God gives us is actually the sacrifice.
To throw away sacrifice is to throw away your power and your future riches.
That is why we embrace the cross! That is why the cross is referred to as “that wondrous cross with a wondrous attraction”!
Today, do not run away from the cross! Run towards what God has chosen for you. Heaven will contain the greatest shocks. The last will be first! The nobodies despised by this world’s modern Christians will be the first.
Today, many in the church have thrown out the cross. They have inadvertently thrown out the seven greatest treasures that they actually need and want. Let us return to the cross! To be a Christian is to follow the Lord Jesus and to do what He did. Let us press on and allow ourselves to be slain for His purposes! The things I am saying are not earthly wisdom. I am speaking the wisdom of God in a mystery! It is not earthly wisdom which the Bible says is from down below. The wisdom of God is wrapped in mystery, but it is the wisdom that is above all other wisdom.
The great secret to prosperity, power and greatness is the secret of the sacrifice.
The Lamb who was slain is the one who was worthy to receive power!
The Lamb who was slain is the one who was worthy to receive riches!
The Lamb who was slain is the one who was worthy to receive wisdom!
The Lamb who was slain is the one who was worthy to receive strength!
The Lamb who was slain is the one who was worthy to receive honour!
The Lamb who was slain is the one who was worthy to receive glory!
The Lamb who was slain is the one who was worthy to receive blessing!
The wisdom of God is superior to the wisdom of man. The book of Revelation clearly reveals and unveils things that are hidden from open view. Things that are not public knowledge are made known to us if we care to accept them.
Revelation means to unveil and to show something that is hidden.
As far as the heavens are above the earth, so are His ways above our ways. God’s wisdom put His only begotten Son on the cross. God’s wisdom has made Him worthy of all these riches, power and glory.
God’s wisdom is not taught in the classroom. In the classroom you will learn economics, finance, management, accounting and law. These subjects are only human analysis and observations. None of these studies are the sources of greatness, riches and glory. The true source of riches, strength and glory is obedience to God and a readiness to die for His will. Readiness to die for God is your greatest secret to power, wisdom, strength and honour. Do you seek for riches? Let me advise you: labour not to be rich. Instead, seek first the kingdom of God, His will, His wish and His plan. Lay yourself on the altar and accept, yield and flow with His perfect plan for your life. That is the key to power, strength and riches.
If you are expecting to learn economic principles that are taught in universities, you will not find them in this book. You will need to find for yourself, “Accounting Made Easy”, “Economics Made Easy” or “Biology Made Easy”. The laws of God and the wisdom of God do not have to make sense to you. Just believe in His ultimate power and grace that will be manifested when you are a sacrificial lamb.
There comes a time when it does not matter what you can achieve. There comes a time where what matters is what you can accept, what you can yield to and what you can flow with! Many of us ministers of God are excited to declare the number of things we have done for God. To be great like Jesus is not about what you have done or the number of things you have built. Jesus did not achieve anything per se. He did not build any schools, hospitals or churches. He is great because He accepted the cross! He is great because He yielded to the cross! He is great because He flowed with God’s plan! He is great because He allowed Himself to be baptized with the terrible baptism of the cross.
But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with THE BAPTISM THAT I AM BAPTIZED WITH? They say unto him, we are able.
Matthew 20:22
Just like Jesus, the time will come where you will not be concerned about how many people come to your church or how many followers you have. What will matter is how much pressure you can take! What will matter is how much you can accept! What will matter is how much you can yield to! At that point you will be able to ask people, “What have you been through? What have you survived? What baptism have you experienced?”
by Dag Heward-Mills
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Today is the day, that God ordained, for me to be #Happy,andbless!
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So this is about this morning while me sok-sempat-sempatin to get sweaty. After a few round and having a natural blush-on on my face, i decided to stop and having a lil convo with the woman in the pict. So here there are, me (n) dan si ibu (i) n : punten ibu heheheh i : eh eneng n : ibu yang nyabutin rumput satu lapangan ini? (the main question to the main reason why i want to having the convo with si ibu) i : enggak neng, ini untuk kambing ibu n : oooo kambinggg wkwkw saya pikir ibu yang nyabutin semua rumput di lapangan bu (seketika jadi goblok) i : enggak neng, buat ternak ibu. neng kuliah di sini? anak ibu kerja disini jadi OB. n : iya bu heheh. ooo anak ibu ada berapa bu? i : dua neng. satu jadi OB disini. satu lagi bantu ibu ternak kambing. n : ooo gitu. ibu tinggal dimana? i : diatas neng. deket kiarapayung. neng asalnya darimana? n : ooo kiarapayung (iyak, sotoy bener). saya dari medan bu. ibu tau medan? i : medan? (diam) hmm gatau neng. n : kalau aceh tau ga bu? medan itu deket aceh bu. i : ooo deket aceh. saya tau aceh. jauh banget dari sini neng. n : iya bu hehehe. i : di medan ada kambing neng? n : (gatau antara sedih atau mau ketawa karena kekeh) di medan banyak kambing kok bu. . . . . . . . . .and the convo still going on. #blessed #andblessed
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#DomingoDeGloria #HappyEaster #CristoVencio #MiCasaGalilea #Enjoying AndBlessing With #MyFamilyInChrist #ChurchChorus #GospelMusic To Celebrate The Love Of Our Father (en Iglesia Galilea - Urdesa)
#gospelmusic#happyeaster#myfamilyinchrist#micasagalilea#enjoying#churchchorus#cristovencio#domingodegloria
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