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DAILY HIGHLIGHTS |
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Shape Your World Before It Shapes You Read: 2Peter 3:12-18 |
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Martyr, philosopher, and defender of Christianity. He was born into a pagan family at Flavia Neopolis, or Nablus, in Palestine. At the age of thirty, he became a Christian and traveled to debate pagan philosophers, eventually going to Rome. There he was denounced and tried with Charita, Chariton, Euelpistus, Hierox, Liberianus, and Paeon. They were scourged and beheaded. Justin, also called “the Philosopher,” was the first layman to serve as an apologist. His works include Apologies for the Christian Religion and Dialogue with the Jew Trypho. The records of Justin’s trial are extant. |
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My friend “Jim” was a drug addict. He lived in a rehabilitation center for a year. He went back home a new man. But a few days after, an old friend who was a user visited him at home and offered him shabu. Jim refused. But he kept on meeting his old friends. After only three months, Jim relapsed and his addiction was more severe than before.
What caused his downfall? He shaped his inner world, but he didn’t shape his outer world. He needed a new set of friends. He needed anew itinerary. He also needed new hobbies, new music, new activities.
It’s pretty obvious. If you’re an alcoholic, stop hanging out with friends who drink. Hang out with new friends who don’t. if you’re a gambler, cut friendships with other gamblers. Hang out with people who don’t gamble.
Many people don’t use their power to choose their friends. They just accept the people who call up, visit and appear on their doorstep. Big mistake. Go out and choose the kind of people you like to become. And then fulfill you dreams. |
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Reflection:
What is it in my outer world that is influencing me in the wrong way?
Dear Lord, grant me the grace to detach myself from anything and anyone that obstructs me from becoming who You want me to be. |
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TODAYS SAINT: St. Justin Martyr |
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Today’s Bible Reading : 1st Reading 2 Peter 3:12-15, 17-18 Gospel : Mark 12:13-17
Gospel: Mark 1:7-11 |
