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“THE LORD’S PRAYER”

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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. […]

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“ASK AND YOU SHALL RECEIVE”

“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you receive it, and you will.” (Mark 11:24) Prayer is a profound conversation with God. By promising that our prayers will be answered, God gives us a great gift and shows us His love. This is actually very simple and inviting for us, if

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THE BEATITUDES

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matt. 5:8–10) How do we attain a pure heart — a heart that, through the Holy

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YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD

“You are the light of the world. (…)Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” (Mt 5:14a,16) These wonderful words are addressed to the Lord’s disciples—that is, to us! Through union with Jesus, we are not only illuminated by

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I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD

NOTE: Today, as part of the “Father’s Reflections,” I am beginning a short series closely connected to a musical work by Harpa Dei. Harpa Dei seeks to bring the words of our Lord Jesus to people through Gregorian chants. To this end, they will publish short videos on their channels. I am very happy to

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Day 27: “Saint Abraham and His Niece, Saint Mary”

Since today’s Gospel recounts the cleansing of the Temple once again, and we already explored this theme on the seventh day of our Lenten journey (https://en.elijamission.net/day-7-resist-evil-in-the-holy-spirit/), I have decided to dedicate today’s meditation to two saints whose feast day is celebrated on March 16: Saint Abraham of Edessa (Mesopotamia) and his niece Mary. From a

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