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9th Sunday in Ordinary Time

By Admin on 01-06-2008 | Parish |

For the Week of June 1 - June 7, 2008

JUNE 28 & 29, 2008
BLESSED SACRAMENT ANNUAL STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN
TIME - TALENT - TREASURE
TIEMPO - TALENTO - TESORO
PANAHON -TALINO - KAYAMANAN
Laity & Jesuits Working together
Laicos & Jesuitas Trabajando juntos
“Many made one around the table of the Lord”
“Lahaay magkaisa sa palibot ng hapag ng Panginoon”
“Muchos se hacen uno solo alrededor de la mesa del Senor”

“Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock.” — Matthew 7:24

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: next Friday, June 6 is the First Friday of the month. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed fRomans 8:30am to 9:30am.

FATHER’S DAY SPIRITUAL BOUQUET: special donation envelopes are found behind the pews, or at the rectory office, for your donation in honor and/or in memory of your father. On Sunday, June 15 all envelopes will be kept at the altar for a special blessing.

SCHOOL NEWS: WELCOME TO BLESSED SACRAMENT SUMMER SCHOOL!!! Summer School will be in session from June 30th to July 30th, 2008. Time: 9:00am to 12:30pm. Day Care available from 12:30pm to 5:55pm. Applications are available in the school office. Please call at 323 467-4177

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS: Enrollment is open for all those children, youth and adults seeking preparation for the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation for the new school year 2007-08 Please come and/or call the Office of Religious Education directly for more information-(323) 463-9820.

MASS INTENTIONS:
Sunday JuNehemiah 1:09:00 Josefa Saban, 2nd Intention Mamerto Orantes; 11:00 Jaren Millard; 1:00- Fr. James Gallas, SJ, 2nd Intention Alberto Dominguez
Monday JuNehemiah 2:08:00 Alfonso Y Diana Magaña; 12:00 Familia Baeza Espinoza Fernandez
Tuesday JuNehemiah 3:08:00 Jesuit Community; 12:00 Jesuit Community
Wednesday JuNehemiah 4:08:00 Alfrieda Pazaris; 12:00 Benadette Walsh
Thursday JuNehemiah 5:08:00 Fr. Wayne Negrete, SJ; 12:00 Julio Hidalgo
Friday JUNehemiah 6:08:00 Erasmo Campos Avellana, 2nd Intention All Souls in Purgatory; 12:00 Juan Manuel Ubillus, 2nd Intention Maxima & Silvio Jervoso; 07:30 Everardo Antonio Huezo
Saturday JuNehemiah 7:08:00 Gerardo Esguerra

SUNDAY SALES COORDINATORS: Hospitality Ministry (coffee & donuts)

LMU CENTER FOR RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY: MEETING JESUS AT THE MOVIES
This very visual and practical presentation will look at a variety of film clips from major motion pictures through the lens of the Gospels and offer suggestions for an authentic experience of cinema divina. Sr. Rose Pacatte, F.S.P., and Sr. Gretchen Hailer, R.S.H.M. will be presenters.
Sunday, June 15, 2008, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church. Sponsored by Loyola Marymount University Center for Religion and Spirituality. Event is free and open to the public.

JOIN THE CATHOLIC LEGISLATIVE ACTION NETWORK: You can make a big difference in just five minutes. Join the network and the California Catholic Conference will e-mail you updates regarding important issues, and how you can speak out on them. Go to http://www.cacatholic.org/ to sign up.

PRESIDERS FOR NEXT WEEK:
Sat/Sáb June 7 - 6:00pm Fr. Wayne Negrete
Sun/Dom June 8 - 7:30 am Fr.Wayne Negrete; 9:00 am Fr. Mike Mandala; 11:00 am Fr. Frank Buckley, SJ; 1:00 pm Fr. Mike Mandala; 5:30 pm Fr. Jim Doogan

Special Romantic Evening: Saturday, June 7 from 6pm - 11pm., in the School Auditorium.
Dinner: 7pm - 8pm. Delicious Food, Dancing, Live Music, Toasts and Raffle. Unforgettable Evening for you and your Partner. $25.00 per person. For more information call Virginia Cipres 323 463-9820 Important: *Formal Dress *No Children

ATTENTION PARISHIONERS: Please use your church donation envelopes when making your contributions. Donation envelopes are mailed every two months. If you are not currently receiving donation envelopes, you might not be registered with the parish, and/or we do not have updated information in our files. Help us to maintain our administrative costs low. Call the rectory office to report your new address, telephone number, addition/deletion of a dependent, change of marital status, etc. (323) 462-6311

SOCIAL SERVICES:
– PARTNERSHIP FOR PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE is a program that could help get your medications free or nearly free. Find out if you qualify- it’s quick and easy- call toll free at 1-888-477-2669, know the names of your medications- a trained specialist will answer your questions and help you apply.
– IDENTITY THEFT is a serious crime -and on the rise! Safeguard your personal information, protect your Social Security number. Don’t carry your card with your card with you and give out the number only if absolutely necessary. *Never give out personal information on the phone, through the mail or over the Internet . Protect your home computer- use firewall’s, anti spy ware, anti-virus software. Visit: www.onguardonline.gov for more information. To learn more about ID theft and how to deter, detect and defend against it, visit www.ftc.gov/idtheft * Don’t use obvious passwords like your birth date, address, etc. *At home keep all personal information in a secure place. Your identity is valuable, if stolen it can affect every aspect of your like- your credit standing, your ability to buy a car, house or even get a job or medical care. The damage can take years to repair- and most important, it can happen to any or us in ways we never imagined. For more complete ID theft resources write to Consumer Response Center-Federal Trade Commission-600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, H- 130- Washington DC 20580

READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: 2 Peter 1:2-7; Mark 12:1-12
Tuesday: 2 Peter 3:12-15a, 17-18; Mark 12:13-17
Wednesday: 2 Timothy 1:1-3,6-12; Mark 12:18-27
Thursday: 2 Timothy 2:8-15; Mark 12:28-34
Friday: : 10-17; Mark 12:35-37
Saturday: 2 Timothy 4:1-8; Mark 12:38-44
Sunday: HHosea 6:3-6; Ps 50; Romans 4:18-25; Matthew 9:9-13

Did You Know? Playing it safe when the heat is on
Summer is here, and many kids will be playing sports outdoors. Make sure their summer camp supervisors and coaches know how to recognize and properly treat the signs of heat-related problems in children, including confusion; dilated pupils; dizziness; fainting; headache; heavy perspiration; nausea; pale and moist or hot, dry skin; weak pulse; and weakness. Every summer sports program for children should have rules for playing it safe when the heat is on.
For particular help you may call: Mrs. Gloria Galarza, Coordinator Protecting our Children Program, phone: (323) 462-3646, or Sr. Sheila McNiff, Director of Assistance Ministry at (213) 637-7650.

FINANCE CORNER - Our income last week was:
Regular Collection $ 7,486.00
Other income/donations $ 3,281.00
Total weekly income $ 10,767.00
The average expenses for the parish, including payment of the debt, are $12,800.00 weekly. Thank you for your continued support.

“El que escucha estas palabras mías y las pone en práctica, se parece a un hombre prudente, que edificó su casa sobre roca”. — Mateo 7:24

EXPOSICION DEL SANTISIMO SACRAMENTO: el próximo Viernes 6 de Junio es el primer Viernes del mes. El Santísimo Sacramento estará expuesto desde las 8:30am hasta las 9:30am.

EDUCACION RELIGIOSA: El programa de Educación Religiosa está recibiendo solicitudes para la preparación a los Sacramentos de Primera Comunión y Confirmación de niños y adultos para su programa del 2007-208 a comenzar en Septiembre. Sírvanse llamar o venir a la Oficina de Educación Relgiosa directamente para informes (323) 463-9820.

COORDINADORES DE LA VENTA DEL PROXIMO DOMINGO: Ministerio de Hospitalidad (café & donuts)

SOBRES ESPECIALES PARA EL DIA DE LOS PADRES: Los encontrarán detrás de las bancas o en la oficina de la rectoría, para en ellos rendir tributo a sus Padres (vivos y/o fallecidos). El Domingo 15 de Junio estos sobres se colocarán en el altar para una bendición especial.

ESCUELA DE VERANO: BIENVENIDOS AL CURSO DE VERANO de la escuela del Santísimo Sacramento. El curso de verano comenzará a partir de Junio 30, 2008 a Julio 30, 2008. Hora: 9:00am a 12:30pm. Habrá cuidado de niños Deuteronomy 12:30pm hasta las 5:55pm. Por favor llamar al 323 467-4177

Gran Noche Romántica, Solo Para Parejas: El Sábado 7 de Junio, de 8pm a 11pmm., en el Auditorio de la escuela. Habrá cena , baile, música con el D.J, Brindis y Rifa. Precio: $25.00 por persona Por favor confirmar su asistencia con la hermana Virginia Cipres al 323 463-9820
Importante: *Vestir Formal *No niños

ATENCION FELIGRESES: Por favor usen los sobres que envía la Iglesia para hacer sus donaciones. Estos sobres son enviados cada dos meses. Si Ud no los recibe, puede ser que sea porque usted no está inscrito en la parroquia, y/o que los datos que tenemos no están correctos. Ayúdennos a mantener nuestros costos administrativos bajos, llamen a la oficina de la rectoría toda vez que tengan algún cambio de nombre, dirección, teléfono, estado civil, etc.
(323) 462-6311. Gracias!!

UNASE A LA RED LEGISLATIVA CATOLICA: Usted puede hacer la diferencia en solo cinco minutos. Únase a la conferencia de L Red Legislativa Católica a través de su correo electrónico y póngase al día con información importante y comisarse con ellos. vaya al http://www.cacatholic.org./

SERVICIOS SOCIALES:
– PARTNERSHIP FOR PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE es un programa que ayuda a las personas proveyéndolas con las medicinas que necesitan a muy bajo costo o sin costo alguna -averigüe si Ud. califica- es fácil y rápido llame sin costo alguno al numero 1-888-477-2669, tenga el nombre de sus medicinas a mano- una persona especializada contestara sus preguntas y le ayudara con la aplicación.
– EL ROBO DE IDENTIDAD es un crimen muy serio y crece cada día mas! Resguarde su información personal. Destruya los papeles con información personal *Proteja su numero de Seguro Social. No traiga su tarjeta con usted y de su numero solamente si es absolutamente necesario. nunca de información personal por teléfono a través del correo o por Internet. Proteja su computador personal use cualquiera de los ante-virus como firewalls anti-spyware. Visite: www.onguardonline.gov para mas información . Para informarse mas acerca de este tema y como, prevenir, detectarlo y defenderse contra este, visite www.ftc.gov/idtheft No use claves que lo identifican como el día de su cumpleaños, su dirección, etc. En su hogar mantenga toda su información personal en un lugar seguro. Su identidad es valiosa si alguien se adueña de ella, puede afectar todos los aspectos de su vida, su reporte de crédito, su habilidad para comprar un carro, una casa, o para encontrar un trabajo o asistencia medica . Estos danos puede tomar muchos anos para ser reparados- y lo mas importante es que puede pasarnos a cualquiera de nosotros de maneras que no nos imaginamos. Para información mas completa sobre este tema puede escribir a Consumer Response Center-Federal Trade Commision- N. 600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, H130- Washington DC 20580

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes: 2 Peter 1:2-7; Mc 12:1-12
Martes: 2 Peter 3:12-15a, 17-18; Mc 12:13-17
Miércoles: 2 Timothy 1:1-3,6-12; Mc 12:18-27
Jueves: 2 Timothy 2:8-15; Mc 12:28-34
Viernes: 2 Timothy 3:10-17; Mc 12:35-37
Sábado: 2 Timothy 4:1-8; Mc 12:38-44
Domingo: Hosea 6:3-6; Sal 50(51); Romans 4:18-25; Matthew 9:9-13

Sabe Usted? Jugando Sanamente Durante la Temporada de Verano
El verano ya esta aquí, y muchos niños estarán jugando deportes al aire libre. Asegúrese de que los consejeros del campamento de verano reconozcan y sepan tratar correctamente las síntomas de problemas relacionados con el calor tal como la confusión, pupilas dilatadas, vértigo, mareos, dolor de cabeza, transpiración, nausea, piel seca pálida y húmeda o calienta, pulso débil y debilidad. Todo programa de deportes de verano debe tener reglas para mantener sanos y seguros a los niños durante la temporada calorosa. Para obtener ayuda usted puede llamar: Sra. Gloria Galarza, Coordinadora del Programa telf: (323) 462-3646, ó Hna Sheila McNiff, Directora de la Oficina del Ministerio de Ayuda, al 213-637-7650.

RINCON FINANCIERO - Nuestro ingreso de la semana pasada fue:
Colecta regular $ 7,486.00
Otros Ingresos / donaciones $ 3,281.00
Total de ingresos $ 10,767.00
El promedio de gastos de la parroquia, incluyendo el pago de la deuda, es de $12,800.00 semanales. Gracias por su continuo apoyo.

Matthew 7:24
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24Every one therefore that heareth these my words, and doth them, shall be likened to a wise man that built his house upon a rock,

Romans 8:30
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30And whom he predestinated, them he also called. And whom he called, them he also justified. And whom he justified, them he also glorified.

Nehemiah 1:09
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9But if you return to me, and keep my commandments, and do them, though you should be led away to the uttermost parts of the world, I will gather you from thence, and bring you back to the place which I have chosen for my name to dwell there.

Nehemiah 2:08
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8And a letter to Asaph the keeper of the king’s forest, to give me timber that I may cover the gates of the tower of the house, and the walls of the city, and the house that I shall enter into. And the king gave me according to the good hand of my God with me.

Nehemiah 3:08
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8And next to him built Eziel the son of Araia the goldsmith: and next to him built Ananias the son of the perfumer: and they left Jerusalem unto the wall of the broad street.

Nehemiah 4:08
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8And they all assembled themselves together, to come, and to fight against Jerusalem, and to prepare ambushes.

Nehemiah 5:08
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8And I said to them: We, as you know, have redeemed according to our ability our brethren the Jews, that were sold to the Gentiles: and will you then sell your brethren, for us to redeem them? And they held their peace, and found not what to answer.

Nehemiah 6:08
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8And I sent to them, saying: There is no such thing done as thou sayest: but thou feignest these things out of thy own heart.

Nehemiah 7:08
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8The children of Pharos, two thousand one hundred seventy-two.

2 Peter 1:2-7
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2Grace to you and peace be accomplished in the knowledge of God and of Christ Jesus our Lord:

3As all things of his divine power which appertain to life and godliness, are given us, through the knowledge of him who hath called us by his own proper glory and virtue.

4By whom he hath given us most great and precious promises: that by these you may be made partakers of the divine nature: flying the corruption of that concupiscence which is in the world.

5And you, employing all care, minister in your faith, virtue; and in virtue, knowledge;

6And in knowledge, abstinence; and in abstinence, patience; and in patience, godliness;

7And in godliness, love of brotherhood; and in love of brotherhood, charity.

Mark 12:1-12
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1And he began to speak to them in parables: A certain man planted a vineyard and made a hedge about it, and dug a place for the winefat, and built a tower, and let it to husbandmen; and went into a far country.

2And at the season he sent to the husbandmen a servant to receive of the husbandmen of the fruit of the vineyard.

3Who having laid hands on him, beat him, and sent him away empty.

4And again he sent to them another servant; and him they wounded in the head, and used him reproachfully.

5And again he sent another, and him they killed: and many others, of whom some they beat, and others they killed.

6Therefore having yet one son, most dear to him; he also sent him unto them last of all, saying: They will reverence my son.

7But the husbandmen said one to another: This is the heir; come let us kill him; and the inheritance shall be ours.

8And laying hold on him, they killed him, and cast him out of the vineyard.

9What therefore will the lord of the vineyard do? He will come and destroy those husbandmen; and will give the vineyard to others.

10And have you not read this scripture, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is made the head of the corner:

11By the Lord has this been done, and it is wonderful in our eyes.

12And they sought to lay hands on him, but they feared the people. For they knew that he spoke this parable to them. And leaving him, they went their way.

2 Peter 3:12-15
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12Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of the Lord, by which the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with the burning heat?

13But we look for new heavens and a new earth according to his promises, in which justice dwelleth.

14Wherefore, dearly beloved, waiting for these things, be diligent that you may be found before him unspotted and blameless in peace.

15And account the longsuffering of our Lord, salvation; as also our most dear brother Paul, according to the wisdom given him, hath written to you:

Mark 12:13-17
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13And they sent to him some of the Pharisees and of the Herodians; that they should catch him in his words.

14Who coming, say to him: Master, we know that thou art a true speaker, and carest not for any man; for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth. Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar; or shall we not give it?

15Who knowing their wiliness, saith to them: Why tempt you me? bring me a penny that I may see it.

16And they brought it him. And he saith to them: Whose is this image and inscription? They say to him, Caesar’s.

17And Jesus answering, said to them: Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s. And they marvelled at him.

2 Timothy 1:1-3,6-12
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1Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, according to the promise of life, which is in Christ Jesus.

2To Timothy my dearly beloved son, grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from Christ Jesus our Lord.

3I give thanks to God, whom I serve from my forefathers with a pure conscience, that without ceasing, I have a remembrance of thee in my prayers, night and day.

6For which cause I admonish thee, that thou stir up the grace of God which is in thee, by the imposition of my hands.

7For God hath not given us the spirit of fear: but of power, and of love, and of sobriety.

8Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but labour with the gospel, according to the power of God,

9Who hath delivered us and called us by his holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the times of the world.

10But is now made manifest by the illumination of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath destroyed death, and hath brought to light life and incorruption by the gospel:

11Wherein I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and teacher of the Gentiles.

12For which cause I also suffer these things: but I am not ashamed. For I know whom I have believed, and I am certain that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him, against that day.

Mark 12:18-27
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18And there came to him the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection; and they asked him, saying:

19Master, Moses wrote unto us, that if any man’s brother die, and leave his wife behind him, and leave no children, his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed to his brother.

20Now there were seven brethren; and the first took a wife, and died leaving no issue.

21And the second took her, and died: and neither did he leave any issue. And the third in like manner.

22And the seven all took her in like manner; and did not leave issue. Last of all the woman also died.

23In the resurrection therefore, when they shall rise again, whose wife shall she be of them? for the seven had her to wife.

24And Jesus answering, saith to them: Do ye not therefore err, because you know not the scriptures, nor the power of God?

25For when they shall rise again from the dead, they shall neither marry, nor be married, but are as the angels in heaven.

26And as concerning the dead that they rise again, have you not read in the book of Moses, how in the bush God spoke to him, saying: I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?

27He is not the God of the dead, but of the living. You therefore do greatly err.

2 Timothy 2:8-15
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8Be mindful that the Lord Jesus Christ is risen again from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my gospel.

9Wherein I labour even unto bands, as an evildoer; but the word of God is not bound.

10Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation, which is in Christ Jesus, with heavenly glory.

11A faithful saying: for if we be dead with him, we shall live also with him.

12If we suffer, we shall also reign with him. If we deny him, he will also deny us.

13If we believe not, he continueth faithful, he can not deny himself.

14Of these things put them in mind, charging them before the Lord. Contend not in words, for it is to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.

15Carefully study to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.

Mark 12:28-34
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28And there came one of the scribes that had heard them reasoning together, and seeing that he had answered them well, asked him which was the first commandment of all.

29And Jesus answered him: The first commandment of all is, Hear, O Israel: the Lord thy God is one God.

30And thou shalt love the Lord thy God, with thy whole heart, and with thy whole soul, and with thy whole mind, and with thy whole strength. This is the first commandment.

31And the second is like to it: Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is no other commandment greater than these.

32And the scribe said to him: Well, Master, thou hast said in truth, that there is one God, and there is no other besides him.

33And that he should be loved with the whole heart, and with the whole understanding, and with the whole soul, and with the whole strength; and to love one’s neighbour as one’s self, is a greater thing than all holocausts and sacrifices.

34And Jesus seeing that he had answered wisely, said to him: Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question.

Mark 12:35-37
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35And Jesus answering, said, teaching in the temple: How do the scribes say, that Christ is the son of David?

36For David himself saith by the Holy Ghost: The Lord said to my Lord, Sit on my right hand, until I make thy enemies thy footstool.

37David therefore himself calleth him Lord, and whence is he then his son? And a great multitude heard him gladly.

2 Timothy 4:1-8
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1I charge thee, before God and Jesus Christ, who shall judge the living and the dead, by his coming, and his kingdom:

2Preach the word: be instant in season, out of season: reprove, entreat, rebuke in all patience and doctrine.

3For there shall be a time, when they will not endure sound doctrine; but, according to their own desires, they will heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears:

4And will indeed turn away their hearing from the truth, but will be turned unto fables.

5But be thou vigilant, labour in all things, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill thy ministry. Be sober.

6For I am even now ready to be sacrificed: and the time of my dissolution is at hand.

7I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.

8As to the rest, there is laid up for me a crown of justice, which the Lord the just judge will render to me in that day: and not only to me, but to them also that love his coming. Make haste to come to me quickly.

Mark 12:38-44
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38And he said to them in his doctrine: Beware of the scribes, who love to walk in long robes, and to be saluted in the marketplace,

39And to sit in the first chairs, in the synagogues, and to have the highest places at suppers:

40Who devour the houses of widows under the pretence of long prayer: these shall receive greater judgment.

41And Jesus sitting over against the treasury, beheld how the people cast money into the treasury, and many that were rich cast in much.

42And there came a certain poor widow, and she cast in two mites, which make a farthing.

43And calling his disciples together, he saith to them: Amen I say to you, this poor widow hath cast in more than all they who have cast into the treasury.

44For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want cast in all she had, even her whole living.

Hosea 6:3-6
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3He will revive us after two days: on the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight. We shall know, and we shall follow on, that we may know the Lord. His going forth is prepared as the morning light, and he will come to us as the early and the latter rain to the earth.

4What shall I do to thee, O Ephraim? what shall I do to thee, O Juda? your mercy is as a morning cloud, and as the dew that goeth away in the morning.

5For this reason have I hewed them by the prophets, I have slain them by the words of my mouth: and thy judgments shall go forth as the light.

6For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice: and the knowledge of God more than holocausts.

Romans 4:18-25
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18Who against hope believed in hope; that he might be made the father of many nations, according to that which was said to him: So shall thy seed be.

19And he was not weak in faith; neither did he consider his own body now dead, whereas he was almost an hundred years old, nor the dead womb of Sara.

20In the promise also of God he staggered not by distrust; but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God:

21Most fully knowing, that whatsoever he has promised, he is able also to perform.

22And therefore it was reputed to him unto justice.

23Now it is not written only for him, that it was reputed to him unto justice,

24But also for us, to whom it shall be reputed, if we believe in him, that raised up Jesus Christ, our Lord, from the dead,

25Who was delivered up for our sins, and rose again for our justification.

Matthew 9:9-13
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9And when Jesus passed on from hence, he saw a man sitting in the custom house, named Matthew; and he saith to him: Follow me. And he rose up and followed him.

10And it came to pass as he was sitting at meat in the house, behold many publicans and sinners came, and sat down with Jesus and his disciples.

11And the Pharisees seeing it, said to his disciples: Why doth your master eat with publicans and sinners?

12But Jesus hearing it, said: They that are in health need not a physician, but they that are ill.

13Go then and learn what this meaneth, I will have mercy and not sacrifice. For I am not come to call the just, but sinners.

Deuteronomy 12:30
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30Beware lest thou imitate them, after they are destroyed at thy coming in, and lest thou seek after their ceremonies, saying: As these nations have worshipped their gods, so will I also worship.