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TODAY’S WORD…

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We always give thanks to God for all of you

and mention you in our prayers,

constantly remembering before our God and Father

your work of faith

and labour of love

and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

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– 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 (NRSV)

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QUOTES…

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"Belief and faith are proved by works

– not by simply saying that one believes,

but by real actions, which are kept up,

and by a heart burning with love."

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– St John Chrysostom

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“Hope…enables one to endure adversity"

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– St Thomas

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"Faith encourages men to do good,

charity to bear pain and effort,

and hope to resist patiently."

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– Severian of Gabala Chrysostom

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“Three things will last forever – faith, hope, and love –

and the greatest of these is love.” –

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– St. Paul (1 Cor 13:13)

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REPETITIVE PRAYER FOR TODAY…

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God of faith, deepen my faith.

God of hope, strengthen my hope.

God of love, kindle my love.

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