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TODAY’S WORD…

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I am like an olive tree, thriving in the house of God.
I will always trust in God’s unfailing love.
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I will praise You forever, O God,
for what You have done.
I will trust in Your good name
in the presence of Your faithful people.

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– Psalm 52:8-9 (NLT)

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REFLECTION…

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In the land of the Bible,

the olive tree was, and is, the most important of all the trees

because it is a source of food, lamp-lights, hygiene and healing.

Beautiful to look at

with their unique gnarled and twisted trunks and evergreen tops,

they can thrive in great heat with a minimum of water,

and are virtually indestructible.

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No matter the conditions of life,

and the situations I find myself in,

as a true Christian I should remain

as steadfast as an olive tree in the presence of God

– evergreen, faithful, and bearing fruit.

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PRAYER…

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My Lord and my God,

I declare my love for You.

I believe in You

and I am nothing without You.

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Grant, O Lord, that I will always be true to You;

steadfast in faith;

determined in my resolve;

and ever-joyful in my attitude.

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I will praise You forever, O God,

for all that You do for me.

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Amen.

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REPETITIVE PRAYER FOR TODAY…

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I will praise You forever, O God,

for all that You do for me.

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YEAR OF FAITH 2012-2013

FROM THE CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH…

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To believe is to say "Amen" to God’s words, promises and commandments;

to entrust oneself completely

to Him who is the "Amen" of infinite love and perfect faithfulness.

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The Christian’s everyday life will then be the "Amen"

to the "I believe" of our baptismal profession of faith:

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“May your Creed be for you as a mirror.

Look at yourself in it,

to see if you believe everything you say you believe.

And rejoice in your faith each day.”(Isa 65:16)

[CCC 1064]

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