Meditation of the day
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«Salt without flavor»
What is the extent of your influence in this world? Are you aware that your presence as a follower of Jesus can tip the scales for good in any situation? Jesus affirmed: “Salt is good for seasoning, but if it loses its flavor, how can it be made salty again? Salt without flavor is useless…
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«Disbelief»
A family father pleaded with Jesus: “Teacher, I brought my son to be healed by you. Have mercy on us and help us if you can.” “What do you mean, “if I can”?” Jesus asked. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” Immediately the father cried out, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”…
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«Fire from heaven»
Jesus was preparing to go to Jerusalem, but on the way, he had to pass through Samaria, a town that was not hospitable to Jews. Despite this, he sent messengers to that region to prepare a place for him to rest. However, the people of Samaria did not receive them and refused to accommodate them.…
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«The veil of the temple»
The death of Jesus on the cross made forgiveness of sins possible for all who believe in Him, and likewise, had decisive consequences on our new communion with God. “But Jesus, again crying out with a loud voice, gave up His spirit. And behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top…
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«Crisis and gratitude»
Jesus went to Peter’s house, where he found his mother-in-law very sick, with a high fever. “Please, heal her,” they all begged. Standing by her bed, Jesus rebuked the fever, and the fever left the woman. She immediately got up and prepared a meal for them. The Lord had arrived just in time to address…
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«Praying with yourself»
Once, Jesus spoke of two men who went up to the temple to pray. One was very religious, and the other was a tax collector. The religious man stood up and prayed with himself: “God, I thank you that I am not like other men—robbers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector.” This religious man…
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«Forever with God»
Jesus, speaking about life beyond death, affirmed: “Long after Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob died, God said to Moses: I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Therefore, He is God of the living, not of the dead.” With these words, Jesus was demonstrating that God awaits us for…
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«Let your “yes” be yes»
Jesus, speaking to his disciples, said to them: “You have heard that it was said to those of old, “You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.” But I say to you, “Do not take an oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of…
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«Our Father»
One of his disciples said to Jesus, “Lord, teach us to pray.” And he said to them, “When you pray, say, Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come.” When we call him “Our Father,” we are acknowledging his closeness, familiarity, tenderness, and protection over us. By affirming “who art…
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«Praise him and crucify him»
As Jesus approached Jerusalem riding on a donkey, many in the crowd spread their garments on the road before him, while others cut down branches and spread them out. Jesus was at the center of the procession, and the people shouted, “Praise God! Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord!…
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