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  1. Normandt

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    14. God does it This is what is said in the book of Isaiah: “O Lord, you mete out peace to us, for it is you who have accomplished all we have done.” Isaiah, chapter 26, verse 12 The works, the Lord fulfills them for us and with us. It’s kind of curious to say that what we do, God does...
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    13. God dwells in us John, the Apostle sponsors us to understand the Sacred Heart of Jesus: “No one has ever seen God. Yet, if we love one another, God remains in us, and his love is brought to perfection in us.” 1 John, chapter 4, verse 12 It seems strange that John says no one has...
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    12. Offer hospitality to Jesus How is it that Jesus is not known and loved more? Why is love so hard to spread and hatred seems to take over? How many people are not free right now? So: Simon and those who were with him pursued him and on finding him said, ‘Everyone is looking for you.’...
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    11. Easy and light Paul testifies: “Although I am free in regard to all, I have made myself a slave to all so as to win over as many as possible.” 1 Corinthians, chapter 9, verse 19 First, Paul says he is “free in regard to all”. It’s the result of being as free as possible from worries...
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    10. Love reflects Then there is this piece of text we know well and which is to be regularly meditated. This prayer is a jewel, a beacon for the Jews: “Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone! Therefore, you shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, and with all your...
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    9. Let’s listen We are in the core of a treasure mine that never stops twinkling. We receive everything to be happy: Hear then, Israel, and be careful to observe them, that you may grow and prosper the more, in keeping with the promise of the Lord, the God of your fathers, to give you a land...
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    8. Let’s remain free Jesus then invites us to the virtue of prudence: “Be vigilant at all times and pray.” Luke, chapter 21, verse 36 This is the secret that isn’t secret. Let’s keep the light of our salvation in plain sight, let’s keep Jesus, our Light, close to us. His presence will help us...
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    7 Seeing God’s face We are called to a resplendent life. The Apostle John describes to us all the splendour of the Holy City that he receives in a vision. At that moment, John must be living heaven on earth. These images will remain engraved in his memory forever. John sees the Lamb and he...
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    6. The Lord’s voice The Lord’s envoy does not always have the simplest mission. And in Jeremiah’s time it was even more difficult. Where he is sent, he risks death, since people consider his message as an obstacle: “This man deserves death; he has prophesied against this city, as you have...
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    5. Deepening our faith It’s important to nurture our faith in the Church and then become missionaries in our region. Paul tells us: “I am reminding you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you indeed received and in which you also stand.” 1 Corinthians, chapter 15, verse 1 We...
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    4. Adjusted to God In God, what seems more fragile is often what’s strongest. The Love of God, life, hope, mercy, joy, among others, are solid. They stay with us. All the rest will pass. Like the house built on rock, we want to put our feet on concrete. It is written: “A nation of firm purpose...
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    3. In a pilgrimage place It’s good to say: “Lord, Lord.” Matthew, chapter 7, verse 21a It’s a beginning. It’s good to recognize Jesus as our Lord. Then he immediately brings us back to reason: “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who...
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    2. Jesus or darkness Even if it’s easy to understand, the way doesn’t seem that easy to reach and to find God. Maybe it’s too easy? It’s simple to want to follow the light, but there are shadows that draw us to the side of the road. As Augustine mentions, we have trouble focusing on light...
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    1. The family Christians want to convert. They want to find every means to stay with God. They want his Love to take root in them, so that their faith improves. They recognize that God’s Word is important. The Word is like water turning seed into a root, then the root into a shoot, the shoot...
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    420. God is here With God, everything is too simple, even wisdom is simple. But we tend to complicate it. We only need to focus on Jesus and wisdom will simply invade us every time. At the same time, we must be willing to meditate and receive it. With ease: “As the rising sun is clear to...
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    418. To encourage John the Baptist knew how to speak to the people to distract them from what they were doing and to centre them on Jesus, on the Lamb of God. He is also the main actor in the election of the first Apostles, John and Andrew. We have the same mission. We are invited to encourage...
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    417. Serving Jesus tells us: “The greatest among you must be your servant.” Matthew, chapter 23, verse 11 Since Jesus is the greatest of all and has been the servant of all, we can imagine what that means for us. Jesus asks everyone to become servants of one another. To one is given to care...
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    416. Disciples’ language “The Lord God has given me a well-trained tongue. That I might know how to speak to the weary a word that will rouse them. Morning after morning he opens my ear that I may hear.” Isaiah, chapter 50, verse 4 Let’s listen to Jesus. Let’s listen to others to “rouse...
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    415. In thanksgiving May we transport Jesus like in vases of great price, the price of salvation for oneself and for everyone “Whoever keeps his word, the love of God is truly perfected in him.” 1 John, chapter 2, verse 5 He who keeps the reality of Christ in him receives the Love of God in...
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    414. Make Christ present What goods received from God can we waste and lose? The first good is the Love of God. We are not always aware in us of the Love of God. When we sleep, when we eat, work, celebrate, watch, we always have the opportunity to make Christ present in us, thinking of him...