“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good tidings to the afflicted; he has sent me to bind up the broken hearted, and to proclaim liberty of captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound.”  Lk 4:18-19. ...

“Make a joyful noise unto the Lord.” Ps 81:1, Ps 98:4, Ps 110:1. “The women came out of all the cities of Israel, singing and dancing.” 1 Sam 18:5. David appointed, “singers who should play loudly on musical instruments to raise shouts of joy.” 1 Chron 15:16. “All the...

“ Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations; baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teach them to observe all the commands I gave you. And know that I am with you always; yes to the end of time,“ Mt 28:20. “Of this...

“The Lord God is merciful & gracious.” Ex 24:6.  “Mercy and truth will meet, justice and peace will kiss.” Ps 85:11. “You, Lord, my God, deal kindly with me for your name’s sake in your great mercy rescue me.”Ps 109:21. “The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to...

“Adoration is the first act of the virtue of religion. “ CCC 2096.  “Then the people bowed down in worship. And the Israelites did as the Lord had commanded.”Ex 12:28. “Come let us worship and bow down, let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!  For he is our God.” “Ps...

“Lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness, make thy way straight before me.” Ps 5:8.  “Lead me in thy truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.” Ps 25:5. “Lead me in the way everlasting.” Ps 139: 24.  “Thus says Yahweh,...

“I will take you as my people, and I will be your God; and you shall know that I am the Lord your God,” Ex 6:7. “Teach me your wisdom and knowledge, for in your commands I trust.” Ps 119:66.  “For it is love that I desire, not sacrifice, and knowledge of God rather...

“He bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.” Is 53:12.  Jesus said,” Everything you ask and pray for, believe you have it already and it will be yours.” Mk 11:25. “The Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we...

  “And they ate and were well filled.” Ps 78:29.  “Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Ps 100:2.  “If they hearken and serve him, they complete their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasantness,” Job 36:11. “He shall stand...

 “To you the helpless can entrust their cause; you are the helper of orphans.” Ps 10:4. “May he send you help from the sanctuary and give you support,” Ps 20:2. “Hear, O Lord, and be gracious to me! O Lord, be my helper!” Ps 30:10. “The Lord is on my side to help me,”...

“I am the Lord who heals you.” Ex 15:26.  “O Lord, my God, I cried out to you and you healed me.”  Ps 30:3. “The power of the Lord was with him to heal.” Lk 5:17.  “Whenever you enter a town and they receive you, eat what is set before you; heal the sick in it and say...

“Freely have you received, freely give.” Mt 10:8. Jesus said, “Give and it will be given to you: good measure pressed down, shaken together, running over.” Lk 6:38. With him went the twelve and many others who provided for them out of their own resources.” Lk 8:3....

“The righteous shall live by faith.” Hab 2:4. “Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1. Jesus said, “Take faith daughter; your faith has made you well.” Mt 9:22. Parable of the Talents, “Well done good and faithful...

“Be strong and of good courage; for you shall go with this people into the land which the Lord has sworn to their fathers to give them; and you shall put them in possession of it. It is the Lord who goes before you; he will be with you, he will not fail you or forsake...

“ I set before you life and death. Choose life.” Dt 30:19. “Give thy servant therefore an understanding mind to govern thy people, that I may discern between good and evil.” 1 Kg 3:9. “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword,...

“ The Lord said, “I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence, with knowledge and all craftsmanship.” Ex 31:3. “Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands,” Ps 90:17. “It is like a man going on a...

“Nor can we overlook the immense ranks of men and women in religious life, of laity and of young people too, united in the faithful observance of perfect chastity. They live in chastity, not out of disdain for the gift of life, but because of a greater love for that...

“Go therefore and make disciples out of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” Mt 28:19-20.  “We intend that no one should blame us about this liberal gift...