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Just Bob
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The One That Went Astray

Encountering Others - Lord, do no let us fall into indifference, but make us builders of unity, like Jesus!

Lord Jesus, thank You for becoming poor for me. Come and open my heart so there will be room for You there.

“Speak tenderly to Jerusalem.” Is 40:2
December 9, 2025 at 2:05 PM
The Lord Is With You - Lk 1:28

A Tender Presence - Lord help me seek unity with my brothers and sisters.

Holy, Immaculate Mary, teach me how to say “yes” to the Lord, just as you did!

“I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.”
Lk 1:38
December 8, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Prepare the Way of the Lord
Mt 3:3

Let Us Prepare - “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight His paths.” Mt 3:3

May I be a voice which prepares and a light which reveals His presence even in the darkness.

Lord Jesus, I repent of any sin which separates me from You.
December 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Lifted up to God

Love Freely - “Freely you have received, freely you are to give.” Mt 10:8

Be strong in the love you have received from Him. We are loved even in our weakness. May we, O Lord, have courage to love without expecting anything in return.
December 6, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Do You Believe?

We Believe - “Do you believe that I can do this?” Mt 9:28

Lord, I do believe. Increase my faith!

“Let it be done for you according to your faith.” Mt 9:29

Lord, you can heal hearts, extinguish hatred, and rebuild peace. Lord open my hands and my heart; ready me to serve.
December 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Open the Gates - Isaiah 26:2

In Foundational Terms - “Everyone who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man.” Mt 7:24

Lord, help me to listen and act wisely, even when it is difficult. I pray my faith translate my gestures into peace.
December 4, 2025 at 2:19 PM
How Blessed Are We

Open Our Eyes - “I have compassion for the crowd.”
Mt 15:32

Jesus, I believe You still do amazing works today. So I come to You with an open heart and ask You to show me Your power to heal and restore!

“The crowds were amazed…, and they glorified the God of Israel.” Mt 15:31
December 3, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The Wolf Shall Live With the Lamb
Is 11:6

Simple and Humble-“You have hidden these things from the learned and revealed them to little children.”
Lk 10:21

Lord, help me to see life with simple eyes and a pure heart, and to recognize His actions in the hidden gestures of everyday life.
December 2, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Take up Your Cross

Trust in the Lord-“Lord, I am not worthy that You should enter under my roof, but only say the Word and my servant will be healed.”
Mt 8:8

Thank You, Lord, for the amazing gift of Your birth-for all of us!
December 1, 2025 at 2:12 PM
First Sunday of Advent - HOPE

The Son of Man is Coming
Mt 24:44

“Therefore, be prepared, for the Son of Man will come when you least expect him.”
My 24:42
November 30, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Lord, cleanse my eyes and lighten my heart so that the rhythm of life does not overwhelm me, but instead becomes music that speaks to me, a path that leads me into His presence.

Jesus, help me face today with an open heart.

“…the anxieties of daily life.”
Lk 21:34
November 29, 2025 at 3:37 PM
My Words Will Not Pass Away - Lk 21:33

Pay attention-“Observe the fig tree and other trees: when they sprout leaves, you realize that summer is near.”
Lk 21:29-30

Jesus, help me to look forward to Your coming with peace and joy.

“The Kingdom of God is near.”
Lk 21:31
November 28, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Stand Strong and Firm

Lift up your Head - “But when these signs begin to happen, stand erect and raise your heads because your redemption is at hand.”
Lk 21:28

The Lord invites us to live with hope. Live with your head held high when the boat of life begins to rock.
November 27, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Sing Praise to Him
Dan 3:62-67

Grace in Battle - “I myself shall give you a wisdom in seeking that all your adversaries will be powerless to resist or refute.” Lk 21:15

Jesus, help me to follow You all the days of my life.

“You have rebelled against the Lord of heaven.” Dan 5:25
November 26, 2025 at 2:28 PM
God’s Dwelling Place

Time To Let Go - “The day will come when everything you see will be torn down, not one stone left upon another.”
Lk 21:6

Lord, send me Your grace so I may see what must be torn down, to enable a new beginning.

Jesus, all my hope is in You!

“Do not be terrified.”
Lk 21:9
November 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
More than all of them

Poverty-“Amen, I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the other contributors to the treasury. For they have all contributed from their surplus wealth, but she from her poverty, has contributed all she had, her whole livelihood.” Mk 12:43-44
November 24, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Today You Will Be With Me in Paradise
Lk 23:43

Christ the King of the Universe - “Jesus, remember me when You come into Your Kingdom.” Jesus replied: “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.” Lk 23:43
November 23, 2025 at 3:07 PM
God at Work With You

God of the Living-“He is not the God of the dead, but of the living, for to him all are alive.” Lk 20:38

Lord, I long for the day when I will be with You forever!

“He is…God…of the living.” Lk 20:38

1 Mac 6:1-13
Ps 9:2-4, 6, 16, 19
Lk 20:27-40
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November 22, 2025 at 8:40 PM
A House of Prayer
Lk 19:46

Converting the Heart - “It is written, ‘My house shall be a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of thieves.’”
Lk 19:46

Jesus, come and cleanse the temple of my heart! Fill me with prayer and praise in Your presence!
November 21, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Gather to Me My Faithful Ones
Ps 50:5-6

Hidden from view - “If this day you only knew what makes for peace - but now it is hidden from your eyes.”
Lk 19:42

Help those I pray for to see You, O Lord, and to welcome Your peace.

“He saw the city and wept over it.”
Lk 19:41
November 20, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Half of my possessions - Luke 19:8

Saving what was lost - “The Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.”
Luke 19:10

Jesus, help me to welcome You into my heart with joy.

“He came down quickly and received him with joy.”
Luke 19:6
November 18, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Have mercy on me - Luke 18:38, 39

Ask with determination - “What do you want me to do for you?” Luke 18:41

Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!
Lord, let me see You today!

“Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.”
Luke 18:37
November 17, 2025 at 2:26 PM
The Author of Beauty - Wis 13:3

Almighty God, I praise You for Your beauty and grandeur, which are imprinted on everything You have made!

“Let them know how far more excellent is the Lord than these.” Wis 13:3
November 14, 2025 at 1:21 PM
The Kingdom of God is among you
Luke 17:21

Lord God, pour out on me Your Spirit of Wisdom. Teach me how to love as Your friend.

“She produces friends of God.”
Wisdom 7:27
November 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Your Faith Has Saved You
Luke 17:19

Give love in all circumstances - “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.”
Luke 17:12

Jesus, thank You for hearing me, healing me, and saving me!

Saint Josaphat, Martyr
Today’s readings:
Wisdom 6:1-11
Psalm 82:3-4, 6-7
Luke 17:11-19
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November 12, 2025 at 2:11 PM