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Listen to Jesus. Ask pardon for your sins and let yourself accept the free and unearned gift of your Salvation by Him. Do live a good life, but remember: we can never earn Salvation; that’s Jesus’ free gift. Accept it. Click on title for complete reflection.

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Acts of service to others truly brings Jesus’ Presence to people who may not otherwise encounter Christ or recognize Him. “Breaking and sharing the Bread” of Loving concern, service and Scripture manifests Jesus to others. Let’s do it! For complete reflection click on title.

Do This in Remembrance of Me: Part 8: Penitential Act After the priest’s greeting and people’s response at the beginning of the Mass, we next share in the Penitential Act. If you think that sounds like penance, don’t worry—it’s a good thing! During the entrance rite, we recall that we are in the presence of God. If we are truly sincere in realizing that God (who is all-holy) is in our midst, then we recognize the need for purification. We recognize that when we encounter God, we must draw near with a pure heart. So, we take a brief moment of silence to call to mind our sins and failings, and we ask the Lord to forgive and heal us. After our time of silence, the priest (or deacon) leads the community in praying [to the Lord for forgiveness and mercy—highlighted during this Divine Mercy Sunday]. Click on title for link to reflection.

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Let the Risen Lord enter your life. Welcome Him as a friend, with trust; He is life! If up until now, you have kept Him at a distance, step forward. He will receive you with open arms … If following Him seems difficult, don’t be afraid, trust Him, be confident that He is close to you. He is with you and He will give you the peace you are looking for and the strength to live as He would have you do.

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THE LEGEND OF THE DONKEY CROSS “Bring me the colt of a donkey,” was the Master’s request. A young donkey was brought to Jesus to carry him to Jerusalem. A week later Jesus was ordered crucified. The little donkey so loved the Lord, that he wanted to help carry the cross. But alas, he was pushed away. The sad little donkey waited to say good-bye until nearly all had left. As he turned to leave, the shadow of the cross fell upon his shoulders. And there it has remained, a tribute to the loyalty and love of the humblest of God’s creatures.

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