- Indeed, the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
- And I say to you: You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of the netherworld will not prevail against it.
- There is a way that seems right to a man,
but the end of it leads to death. - For it has been granted you not only to believe in Christ but also to suffer for him.
- Jesus answered, “As it is written:
‘Man does not live by bread alone,
but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.’ ” - The one who calls you is faithful, and he will accomplish this.
- Wealth hastily acquired will dwindle away,
but when amassed little by little, it will increase. - This is how you should pray:
‘Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name.
Your kingdom come.
Your will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.’ - Like newborn infants, long for pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may advance on the path to salvation.
- What then shall we say? Should we persist in sin in order that grace may abound? Of course not! We have died to sin. How can we live in it any longer?
- The explanation of your words gives light
and imparts understanding to the simple. - And now it is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me. The life I live now in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave himself up for me.
- For I am not ashamed of the gospel, since it is the power of God that offers salvation to everyone who has faith—to Jews first, and then to Gentiles as well.
- But without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever comes to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
- Many are the plans in a human mind,
but it is the purpose of the Lord that will prevail. - Take no part in the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather seek to expose them.
For it is shameful even to speak of what deeds people do in secret. - For the carved images of the nations are powerless;
they are nothing more than wood cut from a forest,
fashioned with a knife by craftsmen
and embellished with silver and gold.
Then they are fastened with hammers and nails
to prevent them from toppling.
Like scarecrows in a cucumber field
they are unable to speak,
and they must be carried from place to place
since they cannot walk.
Do not be afraid of them,
for they can do no harm,
nor do they have any power to do good. - Fear not, little flock, for your Father has chosen to give you the kingdom.
- Jesus answered them,
“My teaching is not my own;
rather, it comes from him who sent me.” - Nevertheless, I am telling you the truth:
it is better for you that I depart.
For if I do not go away,
the Advocate will not come to you,
whereas if I go,
I will send him to you. - The wealth of a rich man is his stronghold;
he regards it as a high wall that cannot be scaled. - I have made your name known to them,
and I will make it known,
so that the love with which you loved me
may be in them, and I in them. - What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his very life? Or what can he give in exchange for his life?
- It was not their own swords that won them the land,
nor did their own arms make them victorious;
rather, it was your right hand and your arm
and the light of your face,
because you loved them. - Everyone who seeks a prize submits himself to rigorous self-discipline in every respect. They do so to win a perishable crown, while we seek an imperishable one.
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Blessed be the God,and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
who has blessed us in Christ
with every spiritual blessing in the heavens.