Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Luke 4:38-44 Drawing Near: In today’s Gospel, my heart goes out to all those who come to me for healing and solace. In my name, reach out to others today.
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Aug 31
Daily Scripture Reflection: Wednesday, Sep. 1
Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Luke 4:38-44 Drawing Near: In today’s Gospel, my heart goes out to all those who come to me for healing and solace. In my name, reach out to others today.
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Aug 30
Daily Scripture Reflection: Tuesday, Aug. 31
Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:10-16 Luke 4:31-37Drawing Near: The authority of my voice and the
power of my mercy are heard by the demon in
today’s Gospel. Bring your greatest demon to me.
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Aug 29
Daily Scripture Reflection: Monday, Aug. 30
Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Luke 4:16-30Drawing Near: In today’s Gospel, the people of
Nazareth at first accept my glad tidings—and
then they are filled with fury. Why are my good
tidings at times hard to accept?
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Aug 28
Daily Scripture Reflection: Sunday, Aug. 29
Reading: Luke 14:7-14Drawing Near: " ... do not recline at table in the
place of honor." How might you offer a greater
measure of humble service to others?
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Aug 27
Daily Scripture Reflection: Saturday, Aug. 28
Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Matthew 25:14-30Drawing Near: In today’s Gospel, I tell the parable
of the master who left on a journey and entrusted
his possessions to his servants. What have I
entrusted to you?
Feast: The Memorial of St. Augustine, bishop and
Doctor of the Church
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Aug 26
Daily Scripture Reflection: Friday, Aug. 27
Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:17-25 Matthew 25:1-13 Drawing Near: As you pray with the parable about the ten virgins in today’s Gospel, with whom do you identify? Those who are wise and prepared or those who are foolish and unprepared?
Feast: The Memorial of St. Monica
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Aug 25
Daily Scripture Reflection: Thursday, Aug. 26
Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Matthew 24:42-51 Drawing Near: Can you hear the urgency in my voice in today’s Gospel? “Stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come.” What must you do today to “stay awake”?
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Aug 24
Daily Scripture Reflection: Wednesday, Aug. 25
Reading: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-10, 16-18 Matthew 23:27-32
Drawing Near: In today’s Gospel, I challenge
the scribes and the Pharisees to see how their fine
“whitewashed” exteriors contrast to the “filth” of
their interiors. What in your life of faith might
lack integrity?
Feast: St. Louis of France;
St. Joseph Calasanz, priest
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Aug 23
Daily Scripture Reflection: Tuesday, Aug. 24
Reading: Revelation 21:9-14 John 1:45-51Drawing Near: In today’s Gospel, I speak with
Nathaniel and touch his heart; he becomes an
Apostle. When have you heard my voice and
felt my touch in your heart?
Feast: The Feast of St. Bartholomew, Apostle
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Aug 22
Daily Scripture Reflection: Monday, Aug. 23
Reading: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5, 11-12 Matthew 23:13-22
Drawing Near: In today’s Gospel, I call the scribes
and Pharisees to see the discrepancies between their
actions and their words. Use my words today in an
examination of conscience.
Feast: St. Rose of Lima, virgin
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