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“It may bear fruit in the future.” Luke 13:9
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Encouragers Read:Luke 13:1-9 |
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Volume 3, Sun.Mar.7,2010 |
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A hermit and disciple of St. Anthony. Paul had long been a humble farmer in Egypt when, at the age of sixty, he discovered that his wife was unfaithful. Leaving her, he set out for the desert and went to Anthony to become a follower. Anthony at first refused him, owing to Paul’s advanced years and because he doubted Paul’s sincerity. As Paul was persistent, Anthony gave him a host of demanding and arduous tasks which Paul fulfilled with such humility, obedience, and simplicity that Anthony allowed him entry into the community. Paul was termed by Anthony the |
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I was at a crossroad in life when one of my mentors, Mike Wilson, told me, “Ariel, I believe in you not because of your circumstances but because of who you are.” Boy, that made my day!
Don’t you love encouragers? They are a breath of fresh air when you are about to hyperventilate, a glass of ice-cold water on a hot summer’s day, a delicious plate of tapsilog (Filipno beefsteak with egg and rice) during lunchtime, halo-halo (Filipino iced desert) on a hot, lazy afternoon.....I think you get the picture.
The gardener in today’s Gospel saw a possibility of fruit in a plant that was barren for three years. As the owner gave up on it, the gardener pleaded with him and even laid out a recovery plan.
Today, Let’s remember and pray for those who encouraged us and helped us recover in our trying times. Furthermore, we need to return the favor by being encouragers and true friends ourselves |
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Reflection: Do I get out of my way encourage others? Do I pray for the people who encourage me? Lord Jesus, thank You for all the people whom You’ve used to touch, help and encourage us. Bless them with Your choicest blessings! They are one of the brightest reflections of Your love in our lives. Amen.
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TODAYS SAINT: St. Paul the Simple |
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Today’s Bible Reading : 1st reading :Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15 2nd Reading:1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12 Gospel Luke 13:1-9
Gospel: Mark 1:7-11 |
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The Bible in one year:Deuterronomy 3-4, Mark 10:32-52 |
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ideal monk and the so called “Pride of the Desert,” bearing with honor the title “the Simple.” The monk and historian Rufinus and the historian Palladius both made reference to Paul. By tradition, he could read minds and cure the sick. |
