Daily Word, Light, and Hope: Recent Episodes
M.W.
This is a daily one-minute podcast designed to develop your faith. Listen for encouragement, for strength, and for endurance as you do your best each day to love God, to love yourself, and to love one another as God loves us.
For I know well the plans I have in mind for you--oracle of the Lord--plans for your welfare and not for woe, so as to give you a future of hope. When you call me, and come and pray to me, I will listen to you. When you look for me, you will find me. Yes, when you seek me with all your heart...
(Jeremiah 29:11-13)
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Merciful and gracious is the Lord, slow to anger and abounding in mercy.
(Psalm 103:8)
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For the love of God is this, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome, for whoever is begotten by God conquers the world. And the victory that conquers the world is our faith.
(1 John 5:3-4)
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Do not present the parts of your bodies to sin as weapons of wickedness, but present yourselves to God as raised from the dead to life and the parts of your bodies to God as weapons for righteousness.
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God has called us through the Gospel to possess the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.
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I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.
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As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our sins from us. As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him.
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If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I kept the Father's commandments and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.
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Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you [falsely] because of me.
Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven. Thus they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
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Refrain from anger; abandon wrath; do not be provoked; it brings only harm.
(Psalms 37:8)
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God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in distress.
(Psalms 46:2)
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You are my shelter; you guard me from distress; with joyful shouts of deliverance you surround me.
(Psalms 32:7)
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No matter what the wrong, never harm your neighbor or go the way of arrogance.
(Sirach 10:6)
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Trust in God, and he will help you; make your ways straight and hope in him.
(Sirach 2:6)
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God, come to me quickly! You are my help and deliverer. Lord, do not delay!
(See Psalms 70:6)
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The evil understand nothing of justice, but those who seek the Lord understand everything.
(See Proverbs 28:5)
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For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control.
(2 Timothy 1:7)
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Trust in the Lord with all your heart. On your own intelligence do not rely; in all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths.
(Proverbs 3:5-6)
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Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
(Philippians 4:6-7)
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Truthful lips endure forever, the lying tongue, for only a moment.
(See Proverbs 12:19)
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The result of humility and fear of the Lord is riches, honor, and life.
(Proverbs 22:4)
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In peace I will lie down and fall asleep, for you alone, Lord, make me secure.
(See Psalms 4:9)
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And this is the testimony: God gave us eternal life, and this life is in the Son.
(1 John 5:11)
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Whoever possesses the Son has life; whoever does not possess the Son of God does not have life.
(1 John 5:12)
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This is the commandment we have received from him: whoever loves God must also love his brother.
(1 John 4:21)
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Let your eyes look straight ahead and your gaze be focused forward.
(Proverbs 4:25)
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For I know well the plans I have in mind for you - oracle of the Lord - plans for your welfare and not for woe, so as to give you a future of hope.
(Jeremiah 19:11)
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Do not be wise in your own eyes, fear the Lord away from evil; this will mean health for your flesh and vigor for your bones.
(Proverbs 3:7-8)
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Fools give vent to all their anger; but the wise, biding their time, control it.
(Proverbs 29:11)
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A thief comes only to steal and slaughter and destroy; I came so that they may have life and have it more abundantly.
(John 10:10)
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So whoever is in Christ is a new creation: the old things have passed away; behold, new things have come.
(1 Corinthians 5-17)
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I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.
(John 8:12)
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For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.
(John 3:17)
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The Lord supports all who are falling and raises up all those who are bowed down.
(See Psalms 145:14)
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Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.
(Matthew 11:28)
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Love doe no evil to the neighbor; hence, love is the fulfillment of the law.
(Romans 13:10)
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Owe nothing to anyone, except to love one another, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.
(Romans 13:8)
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Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face, and we shall be saved.
(See Psalm 80)
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Be vigilant at all times and pray that you may have the strength to stand before the Son of Man.
(Luke 21:36)
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If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
(Romans 10:9)
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Trust in the Lord with all your heart; in your own intelligence do not rely. In all your ways, be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths.
(Proverbs 3:5-6)
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Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever disobeys the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God remains upon him.
(John 3:36)
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But whoever lives the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be clearly seen as done in God.
(John 3:21)
For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come toward the light, so that his works might not be exposed.
(John 3:20)
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And this is the verdict, that the light came into the world, but people preferred darkness to light because their works were evil.
(John 3:19)
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So Pilate said to him, "Then you are a king?" Jesus answered, "You say I am a king. For this I was born and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to m voice.
(John 18:33)
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They do not belong to the world any more than I belong to the world.
(John 17:16)
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I do not ask that you take them out of the world but that you keep them from the evil one.
(John 17:15)
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No one has greater love than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends.
(John 15:13)
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If you remain in my and my words remain in you, ask for whatever you want, and it will be done for you.
(John 15:7)
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Whoever has my commandments and observes them is the one who loves me.
(John 14:21)
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Whatever you ask in my name, I will do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
(John 14:13)
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Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest, says the Lord.
(Matthew 11:28)
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My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; I know them, and they follow me.
(John 10:27)
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Be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another as God has forgiven you in Christ.
Whoever loves me will keep my word, says the Lord, and my Father will love him and we will come to him.
(See John 14:23)
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Shine like lights in the world as you hold on to the word of life.
(Philippians 21:5)
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Charm is deceptive and beauty fleeting; the woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
(Proverbs 31:30)
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Every word of God is tested; he is a shield for those who take refuge in him.
(Proverbs 30:5)
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Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what any day my bring forth.
(Proverbs 27:1)
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Fools give vent to all their anger; but the wise, biding their time, control it.
(Proverbs 29:11)
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Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
(Matthew 5:3)
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I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked man, says the Lord, but rather in his conversion so that he may live.
(Ezekiel 33:11)
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Be vigilant at all times and pray that you may have strength to stand before the Son of Man.
(Luke 21:36)
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A mild answer turns back wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
(Proverbs 15:1)
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Crime is the entertainment of the fool; but wisdom is for the person of understanding.
(Proverbs 10:23)
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Trust in the Lord with all your heart; on your own intelligence, do not rely. In all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths.
(Proverbs 3:5-6)
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Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
(Philippians 4:6-7)
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You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your being, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.
(Luke 10:27)
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A joyful heart is the health of the body, but a depressed spirit dries up the bones.
(17:22)
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The Lord bless you and keep you! The Lord let his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you! The Lord look upon you kindly and give you peace!
(Numbers 6:24-26)
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I recognized that there is nothing better than to rejoice and to do well during life.
(Ecclesiastes 3:12)
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The quiet words of the wise are better headed than the shout of a ruler of fools.
(Proverbs 9:17)
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The generous will be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.
(Proverbs 22:9)
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A person gains honor by avoiding strife, while every fool starts a quarrel.
(Proverbs 20:3)
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Despite many dreams, futilities, and a multitude of words, fear God!
(Ecclesiastes 5-6)
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Better to be poor and walk in integrity than rich and crooked in one's ways.
(Proverbs 19:1)
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It is better to not make a vow than make it and not fulfill it.
(Ecclesiastes 5:4)
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God will bring to judgment every work, with all its hidden qualities, whether good or bad.
(Ecclesiastes 12:14)
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The last word, when all is heard: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this concerns all humankind.
(Ecclesiastes 12-13)
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What has been, that will be; what has been done, that will be done. Nothing is new under the sun.
(Ecclesiastes 1:9)
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Come to me, all who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.
(Matthew 11:28)
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Blessed are they who have kept the word with a generous heart and yield a harvest through perseverance.
(Luke 8:15)
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I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
(John 14:6)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.
(Luke 11:28)
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Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I appointed you.
(Jeremiah 1:5)
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The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.
(John 1:9)
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But whoever lives the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be clearly seen as done in God.
(John 3:21)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
And this is the verdict, that the light came into the world, but people preferred darkness to light, because their works were evil.
(John 3:19)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come toward the light, so that his works might not be exposed.
(John 3:20)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Whoever believes in him will not be condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.
(John 3:18)
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For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.
(John 3:16)
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For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.
(John 3:17)
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And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up.
(John 3:14-15)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Forgive your neighbor the done to you; then when you pray, your own sins will be forgiven.
(Sirach 28:2)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Stop judging and you will not be judged. Stop condemning and you will not be condemned. Forgive and you will be forgiven.
(Luke 6:37)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.
(Romans 8:28)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me.
(John 10:27)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting their trespasses against them and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.
(2 Corinthians 5:19)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Love does no evil to the neighbor; hence, love is the fulfillment of the law.
(Romans 13:10)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.
(John 8:12)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Who can ascend the mountain of the Lord? Or who can stand in his holy place?
He whose hands are sinless, whose heart is clean, and who desires not was is vain.
(See Psalms 24)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and shield.
For in him our hearts rejoice; in his holy name we trust.
(Psalms 33:20-21)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord supports all who are falling down and raises up all who are bowed down.
(See Psalm 145:14)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Do not let your heart be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me.
(John 14:1)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Do not conform yourselves to this age, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.
(See Romans 12:2)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my path.
(Psalms 119:105)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
He rescued me because he loves me.
(See Psalms 18:20)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth.
(1 John 3:18)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun set on your anger, and do not leave room for the devil.
(See Ephesians 4:26)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord is my strength and my shield, in who my heart trusts.
(See Psalms 28:7)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Beloved, if God so loved us, we also must love one another.
(1 John 4:11)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
(Matthew 23:12)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.
(John 8:12)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?
Jesus said to him: "You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself."
(See Matthew 23:34-40)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
My sacrifice, O God, is a contrite spirit; a contrite, humbled heart, O God, you will not scorn.
(Psalms 51:19)
Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, [love] is not pompous, it is not inflated, it is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood over injury; it does not rejoice over wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails.
(1 Corinthians 13:4-8)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Lord, I call to you; hasten to me; listen to my plea when I call.
(Psalm 141:1)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
If you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments.
(Matthew 19:17)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Lord, grant salvation. Lord, grant good fortune.
(Psalms 118:25)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Blessed are they who hear the word of God and observe it.
(Luke 11:28)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
So whoever is in Christ is a new creation; the old things have passed away; behold, new things have come.
(2 Corinthians 5:17)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
For just as in Adam all die, so too in Christ shall all be brought to life.
(1 Corinthians 15:22)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting their trespasses against them and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.
(2 Corinthians 5:19)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control.
(2 Timothy 1:7)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Strive for peace with everyone, and for that holiness without which no one will see the Lord.
(Hebrews 12:14)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.
(See Matthew 15:27)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Our Saviour Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life to light through the Gospel.
(See Timothy 2 1:10)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.
(Matthew 17:5)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
(John 14:6)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
You are my friends if you do what I command you.
(John 15:14)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
This is my commandment: love one another as I love you.
(John 15:12)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
No one has greater love than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends.
(John 15:13)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.
(John 15:10-11)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
(Psalms 34:15)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Lord, in your great love, answer me.
(See Psalm 69)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
(Philippians 4:6-7)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Think of what is above, not of what is on earth.
(Colossians 3:2)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Those who guard mouth and tongue guard themselves from trouble.
(Proverbs 21-23)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
See how a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.
(James 2-24)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
So humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time.
(1 Peter 5:6)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Cast all your worries upon him because he cares for you.
(1 Peter 5-7)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I am the light of the world, says the Lord; whoever follows me will have the light of life.
(John 8:12)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.
(Matthew 10:40)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.
(Matthew 10:39)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition
Be sober and vigilant. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion looking for [someone] to devour.
(1 Peter 5:8)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
You have been told, O man, what is good and what the Lord requires of you: Only to do the right and to love goodness, and to humbly walk with your God.
(See Micah Chapter 6)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; I know them, and they follow me.
(John 10:27)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Lord, you are good and forgiving, most merciful to all who call on you.
(Psalm 86:5)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.
(2 Corinthians 5:19)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Those who sow in tears will reap with cries of joy.
(See Psalms 126:5)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.
(Matthew 11:28)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.
(See Psalm 95:8)
(New American Bible, Revised Editon)
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.
(Matthew 5:10)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The seed that falls on good ground will yield a fruitful harvest.
(See Psalm 65)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Whoever purses righteousness and kindness will find life and honor.
(Proverbs 21:21)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.
(Matthew 10:40)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Trust in God, and he will help you; make your ways straight and hope in him.
(Sirach 2:6)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the Gospel.
(See Mark 1:15)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer!
(See Psalm 61:2)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Our Saviour Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life to light through the Gospel.
(See 2 Timothy 1:10)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.
(Matthew 11:28)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
God has a great plan for your life.
(See Jeremiah 29:11)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I praise you, because I am wonderfully made; wonderful are your works! My very self you know.
(Psalm 139:14)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth.
(See Psalm 121:2)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
My foot is slipping. Lord, your mercy holds me up.
(Psalm 94:18)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The last word, when all is heard: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this concerns all humankind; because God will bring to judgment every work, with all its hidden qualities, whether good or bad.
(Ecclesiastes 12:13-14)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.
(Matthew 16:24)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Judge with true justice, and show kindness and compassion toward each other.
(Zechariah 7:9)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Those who guard mouth and tongue guard themselves from trouble.
(Proverbs 21:23)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
My foot is slipping. Lord, your mercy holds me up.
(Psalm 94:18)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him.
(John 14:23)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I praise you, because I am wonderfully made; wonderful are your works! My very self you know.
(Psalm 139:14)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.
(John 8:12)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord's kindness is everlasting to those who fear him.
(See Psalm 103)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
And his commandment is this: we should believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another just as he commanded us.
(1 John 3:23)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Whoever follows instruction is in the path to life, but whoever disregards reproof goes astray.
(Proverbs 10:17)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord's kindness is everlasting to those who fear him.
(See Psalm 103)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
This is how you are to pray:
Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name,
thy Kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
(Matthew 6:7-15)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I have the strength for everything through him who empowers me.
(Philippians 4:13)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
You are the light of the word. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden.
(Matthew 5:14)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Hatred stirs up disputes, but love covers all offenses.
(Proverbs 10:12)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Remain in me, as I remain in you. Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it remains on the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me.
(John 14:5)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Be on guard, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong. Your every act should be done with love.
(See 1 Corinthians 16:13-14)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another. This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.
Whoever breaks one of the least of the commandments and teaches others to do so will be called least in the kingdom of heaven. But whoever obeys and teaches these commandments will be called the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
(See Matthew 5:19)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
If we live in the Spirit, let us also follow the Spirit. Let us not be conceited, provoking one another, envious of one another.
(See Galatians 5:25 & 26)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth.
(See Psalm 121:2)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in mercy.
(Psalms 145:8)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Just one thing: forgetting what lies behind but straining forward to lies ahead, I continue my pursuit toward the goal, the prize of God's upward calling, in Christ Jesus.
(See Philippians 3:13-13)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Cast your care upon the Lord, who will give you support.
(Psalm 55:23)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life to light through the Gospel.
(2 Timothy 1:10)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
(Luke 6:36)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Blessed are all who take refuge in the Lord.
(See Psalm 2)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Those who guard mouth and tongue guard themselves from trouble.
(Proverbs 21:23)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone. To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit.
(1 Corinthians 12:4-7)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Then Jesus said to his disciples,"Whovever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.
(Matthew 16:24)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating even between soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart.
(Hebrews 4:12)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Think of what is above, not of what is on earth.
(Colossians 3:2)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The heart of the intelligent acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
(Proverbs 18:15)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Consecrate them in the truth. Your word is truth.
(John 17:17)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends.
(John 15:13)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Go, therefore, and make disciples 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. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.
(Matthew 28:19-20)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; prudent are all who practice it.
(Psalm 111:10)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Whatever you ask the Father in my name he will give you.
(See John 16 20-23)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Encourage one another and build one another up.
(See 1 Thessalonians 5:11)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
In my distress, I called upon the Lord, and he heard my voice.
(See Psalm 18)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The good things in life last a number of days, but a good name for days without number.
(Sirach 41:13)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Whoever has my commandments and observes them is the one who loves me. And whoever loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and reveal myself to him.
(John 14:21)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.
(See Psalm 40)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? For you have been purchased at a price. Therefore, glorify God in your body.
(1 Corinthians 6:19-20)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Let your light shine before others, that they may see your deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.
(See Matthew 5:16)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit.
(See John 15:5)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me.
(John 14:1)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
(Luke 21:33)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
My sheep hear my voice, I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one can take them out of my hand.
(John 10:27-28)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him.
(John 14:23)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
(John 14:6)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Encourage one another and build one another up.
(See 1 Thessalonians 5:11)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life!
(John 8:12)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Who can ascend the mountain of the Lord? Or who may stand in his holy place?
One whose hands are sinless, whose heart is clean, who desires not what is vain.
(See Psalm 24)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.
(See Psalm 1)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
A person gains honor by avoiding strife, while every fool starts a quarrel.
(Proverbs 20:3)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; on your own intelligence do not rely. In all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths.
(Proverbs 3:5-6)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.
(See James 4:8)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
(Romans 6:23)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Turn to the Lord in your need, and you will live.
(See Psalm 69)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Those who guard mouth and tongue guard themselves from trouble.
(Proverbs 21:23)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.
(See Psalm 40)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord is with me to the end. Lord, your mercy endures forever.
(Psalm 138:8)
(New American Bible, Revised Editon)
Do not be wise in your eyes. Fear the Lord and turn away from evil; this will mean health for your flesh and vigor for your bones.
(Proverbs 3:7:8)
(New American Bible, Revised Editon)
We walk by faith, not by sight.
(2 Corinthians 5:7)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and the evidence of things not seen.
(Hebrews 11:1)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted, and those who are crushed in spirit he saves.
(See Psalm 34)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; on your own intelligence do not rely. In all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths.
(Proverbs 3:5-6)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in mercy.
(Psalm 145:8)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The beginning of wisdom is fear of the Lord.
(Proverbs 9:10)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Here I am Lord; I come to do your will.
(See Psalm 40)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
A person gains honor by avoiding strife, while every fool starts a quarrel.
(Proverbs 20:3)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
A thief comes only to steal and slaughter and destroy; I came so that they may have life and have it more abundantly.
(John 10:10)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
So whoever is in Christ is a new creation: the old things have passed away; behold, new things have come.
(2 Corinthians 5:17)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
We know that Christ, raised from the dead, dies no more; death no longer has power over him. As to death, he died to sin once and for all; as to life, he lives for God. Consequently, you too must think of yourselves [being] dead to sin and living for God in Christ Jesus.
(Romans 6:8-11)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.
(See Psalm 118)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth.
(Psalm 104)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
He humbled himself becoming obedient to death, even death on a cross.
(See Philippians 2:8)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.
(John 13:34)
(New American Bible, Revised Editon)
Our help is in the name of the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth.
(Psalms 124:8)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him may have eternal life, and I shall raise him on the last day.
(John 6:40)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.
(James 4:8)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Do not repay anyone evil for evil; be concerned for what is noble in the sight of all.
(Romans 12:17)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.
(See Psalm 1)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Lord, you are good and forgiving, most merciful to all who call on you.
(Psalm 86:5)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
In my distress, I called upon the Lord, and he heard my voice.
(See Psalm 18)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.
(John 8:31-32)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Lord, hear my prayer; let my cry come to you.
(Psalm 102:2)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.
(See Psalm 23:4)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.
(John 11: 25-26)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Lord, you are good and forgiving, most merciful to all who call on you.
(Psalm 86;5)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Turn to the Lord in your need, and you will live.
(See Psalm 69)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
If we live in the Spirit, let us also follow the Spirit. Let us not be conceited, provoking one another, envious of one another .
(Galatians 5:25-26)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
For the Son of Man did come to be served but to give his life as a ransom for many.
(Mark 10:45)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.
(See Psalm 1)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
A thief comes only to steal and slaughter and destroy; I came so that they may have life and have it more abundantly.
(John 10:10)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Refrain from every kind of evil.
(1Thessalonians 5:22)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
We know that Christ, raised from the dead, dies no more; death no longer has power over him. As to his death, he died to sin once and for all; as to his life, he lives for God. Consequently, you too must think of yourselves [being] dead to sin and living for God in Christ Jesus.
(Romans 6:9-11)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord is my strength and my shield. In him my heart trusts, and I find help.
(Psalms 28:7)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
There will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance.
(See Luke 15:7)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Do you knot know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? For you have been purchased at a price. Therefore, glorify God in your body.
(1 Corinthians 6:19-20)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Do not grow slack in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.
(Romans 12:11)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I trust in the Lord; my soul trusts in his word.
(See Psalm 130)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Who can ascend the mountain of the Lord? Or who may stand in his holy place? One whose hands are sinless, whose heart is clean, who does not desire what is vain.
(See Psalm 24)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Our soul waits for the Lord, who is our help and our shield.
(See Psalm 151)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted. The Lord redeems the lives of his servants; no one incurs guilt who takes refuge in him.
(See Psalm 34)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The beginning of wisdom is fear of the Lord.
(Proverbs (9:10)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted. The Lord redeems the lives of his servants; no one incurs guilt who takes refuge in him.
(See Psalms 34)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Worry weighs down the heart, but a kind word gives it joy.
(Proverbs 12:25)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
A mild answers turns back wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
(Proverbs 15:1)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Be on guard, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong. Your every act should be done with love.
(See 1 Corinthians 16:13-14)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.
(John 8:31)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Even now, says the Lord, return to me with your whole heart, for I am gracious and merciful.
(See Joel 2)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Do to others whatever you would have them do to you.
(Matthew 7:12)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
(See Leviticus 19)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
For just as through the disobedience of one person the many were made sinners, so through the obedience of one the many will be made righteous.
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord is my light and my salvation.
(Luke 6:36)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Seek good and not evil so that you may live, and the Lord will be with you.
(See Amos 5:14)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Blessed the man who follows not the counsel of the wicked,
nor walks in the way of sinners, nor sits in the company of the insolent, but delights in the law of the Lord and meditates on his law day and night.
(See Psalms 1:1)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Repent, and believe in the gospel.
(The gospel of God: not only the good news from God but about God at work in Jesus)
(See Mark 1:15)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Throw your cares on the Lord, and he will support you.
(See Psalms 55)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life to light through the Gospel.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; on your intelligence do not rely.
In all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths.
Do not be wise in your eyes; fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
This will mean health for your flesh and vigor for your bones.
(See Proverbs 3:5-8)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. He restores my soul. He guides me along right paths for the sake of his name.
(See Psalms 23: 1&3)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Blessed the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in his commands.
(Psalms 112:1)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
See how a person is justified by works and not by faith alone. For just as a body without a spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.
(See James 2: 24&26)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Know this, my dear brothers: everyone should be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath, for the wrath of man does not accomplish the righteousness of God.
(See James 1:19)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Blessed is the man who perseveres in temptation, for when he has been proved he will receive the crown of life that he promised to those who love him.
(See James 1:12)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I am the way and the truth and the life, says the Lord; no one comes to the Father except through me.
(See John 14:6)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Blessed are they that follow the law of the Lord!
(See Psalm 119)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.
(Matthew 4:4)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I am the Lord, your God: hear my voice.
(See Psalm 81)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life to light through the Gospel.
(See Timothy 1:10)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Your word, O Lord, is truth: consecrate us in the truth.
(See John 17:17)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Those who guard mouth and tongue guard themselves from trouble.
(Proverbs 21:23)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.
(Romans 12:2)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I am the light of the world, says the Lord; whoever follows me will have the light of life.
(See John 8:12)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Do to others as you would have them do to you.
(Luke 6:31)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; I know them, and they follow me.
(John 10:27)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Cast your care upon the Lord, who will give you support.
(Psalms 55:23)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.
(Matthew 16:24)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Those who guard mouth and tongue guard themselves from trouble.
(Proverbs 21:23)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
(Luke 6:36)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Your word, O Lord, is truth; consecrate us in the truth.
(See John 17)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Turn to the Lord in your need, and you will live.
(See Psalm 69)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Hatred stirs ups disputes, but love covers all offenses.
(Proverbs 10:12)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in distress.
(See Psalm 46)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The beginning of wisdom is fear of the Lord.
(Proverbs (9:10)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
We walk by faith, not by sight.
(2 Corinthians 5:7)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Refrain from every kind of evil.
(1 Thessalonians 5:22)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord is my light and my salvation. Wait for the Lord with courage; be stouthearted, and wait for the Lord.
(See Psalm 27)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Pursue righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience, and gentleness. Compete well for the faith.
(See 1 Timothy (6:11-12)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
It is good sense to be slow to anger, and an honor to overlook an offense.
(Proverbs 19:11)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves.
(See Psalm 34)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
A person gains honor by avoiding strife, while every fool starts a quarrel.
(Proverbs 20:3)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.
(James 4:8)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
(Philippians 4:6-7)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The last word, when all is heard: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this concerns all humankind.
(Ecclesiates 12:13)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God.
(Matthew 5:8)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
(Romans 6:23)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.
(John 8:12)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.
(See Psalm 40)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.
(See Matthew 5:16)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The beginning of wisdom is fear of the Lord.
(Proverbs 9:10)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Then the heavens were opened and the voice of the Father thundered: This is my beloved son. Listen to him.
(See Mark 9:7)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Have no anxiety at all; but it everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
(Philippians 4:6-7)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Encourage one another and build one another up.
(See 1 Thessalonians 5:11)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Cast your care upon the Lord, who will give you support.
(Psalms 55:23)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Son of God was revealed to destroy the works of the devil.
(See 1 John 3:8)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.
(Matthew 2:2)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
He was in the beginning with God. All things came to be through him, and without him nothing came to be. What came to be through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race; the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
The Lord is my strength and my shield. In him my heart trusts, and I find help.
(See Psalm 28)
(New American Bible Revised Edition)
And this is the promise that he made us: eternal life.
(1 John 2:25)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
(Matthew 5:9)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
A man named John was sent from God.
He came for testimony, to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but came to testify to the light. The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.
(See John 1)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
This I command you: love one another.
(John 15:17)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted. The Lord redeems the lives of his servants; no one incurs guilt who takes refuge in him.
(See Psalm 34)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; on your own intelligence do not rely. In all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths.
(Proverbs 3:5-6)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in mercy.
(Psalms 145:8)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Those who guard mouth and tongue guard themselves from trouble.
(Proverbs 21:23)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world may be saved through him.
(Luke 3:17)
(New American Bible Revised Edition)
Cast your care upon the Lord, who will give you support.
(Psalms 55:23)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another as God has forgiven you in Christ.
(Ephesians 4:32)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.
(See Luke 8:12)
I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
(John 14:6)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart. On your own intelligence do not rely. In all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths.
(Proverbs 3:5-6)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in distress.
(Psalms 46:2)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Merciful and gracious is the Lord, slow to anger, abounding in mercy.
(Psalms 103:8)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Apply your heart to instruction, and your ear to words of knowledge.
(Proverbs 23:12)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Show us, Lord, your mercy; grant us your salvation.
(Psalms 85:8)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice!
(Philippians 4:4)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
(Hebrews 13:8)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.
(John 8:12)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at hour of our death. Amen.
(The prayer incorporates two greetings from Luke; the text also appears in Matthew.)
A thief comes only to steal and slaughter and destroy; I came so that they may have life and have it more abundantly.
(John 10:10)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
They that hope in the Lord will renew their strength, they will soar on eagles' wings; they will run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint.
(Isaiah 40:31)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
(Romans 6:23)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!
(See Matthew 3:2)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.
(See Luke 8:12)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths: all flesh shall see the salvation of God.
(Luke 3:4,6)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.
(See James (4:8)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Let the peace of Christ control your hearts; let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.
(Colossians 3:15)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The heart of the intelligent acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
(Proverbs 8:15)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature.
(Mark 16:15)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Have no anxiety at all; but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
(Philippians 4:6-7)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
(Luke 21:33)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Out of my distress, I called to the Lord, and he answered me.
(See Jonah 2:3)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Whoever receives the one I send receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.
(John 13:20)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The beginning of wisdom is fear of the Lord.
(Proverbs 9:10)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The beginning of wisdom is fear of the Lord.
(Proverbs 9:10)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; on your own intelligence do not rely; in all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths.
(Proverbs 3:5-6)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Think of what is above, not of what is on earth.
(Colossians 3:2)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
A person gains honor by avoiding strife, while every fool starts a quarrel.
(Proverbs 20:3)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
A thief comes only to steal and slaughter and destroy; I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.
(John 10:10)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Trust God at all times, my people! Pour out your hearts to God our refuge!
(See Psalm 62:9)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth.
(See Psalm 121:2)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Faithful friends are life-saving medicine; those who fear God will find them.
(Sirach 6:16)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.
(John 8:31-32)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous [love] is not pompous, it is not inflated, it is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood over injury, it does not rejoice over wrong doing but rejoices with the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
Love never fails.
(See 1 Corinthians 13:4-8)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord is my light and salvation; whom should I fear? The Lord is my life's refuge; of whom should I be afraid?
(Psalms 27:1)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Cast your care upon the Lord, who will give you support.
(Psalms 55:23)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make you requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
(Philippians 4:6-7)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.
(See Psalm 1)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our sins from us.
As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him.
(Psalms 103:12-13)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Those who guard mouth and tongue guard themselves from trouble.
(Proverbs 21:23)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Do not grow lack in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.
(Romans 12:11)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Love does no evil to the neighbor; hence, love is the fulfillment of the law.
(Romans 13:10)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord is my light and salvation.
(See Psalm 27)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Teach me wisdom and knowledge, for your commandments I trust.
(Psalms 116:66)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and of great kindness. The Lord is good to all and compassionate toward all his works.
(See Psalm 145)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Who can ascend the mountain of the Lord? Or who may stand in his holy place?
One whose hands are sinless, whose heart is clean, who desires not what is vain.
(See Psalm 24)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
In my distress, I called upon the Lord, and he heard my voice.
(See Psalm 18)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Blessed are they who follow the law of the Lord!
(See Pslam 119)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Worry weighs down the heart, but a kind word gives it joy.
(Proverbs 12:25)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and the evidence of things not seen.
(Hebrews 11:1)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Cast your care upon the Lord, who will give you support.
(Psalms 55:23)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in mercy.
(Psalms 145:8)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? For you have been purchased at a price. Therefore, glorify God in your body.
(1 Corinthians 6:19-20)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
We know that Christ, raised from the dead, dies no more; death no longer has power over him. As to his death, he died to sin once and for all; as to his life, he lives for God. Consequently, you too must think of yourselves [being] dead to sin and living for God in Christ Jesus.
(Romans 6:8-11)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.
(See Psalm 40)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
But without faith it is impossible to please him, for anyone who approaches God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
(Hebrews 11:6)
Footnotes: 11:6 One must believe not only that God exists but that he is concerned about human conduct; the Old Testament defines folly as the denial of this truth.
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
We walk by faith, not by sight.
(2 Corinthians 5:7)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one can take them out of my hand.
(John 10: 27-28)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Wait for the Lord; take courage; be stouthearted; wait for the Lord!
(Psalms 27:14)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
(John 14:6)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating even between soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart.
(Hebrews 4:12)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The heart of the intelligent acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
(Proverbs 18:15)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Refrain from every kind of evil.
(1 Thessalonians 5:22)
(New American Bible, Revised Editon)
I trust in the Lord; my soul trusts in his word.
(See Psalm 130)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Let the peace of Christ control your hearts, the peace to which you were also called in one body. And be thankful!
(Colossians 3:15)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Lord, you are good and forgiving, most merciful to all who call on you.
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
This is my commandment: love one another as I love you.
(John 12:12)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Out of my distress I called to the Lord, and he answered me.
(See Jonah 2:3)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Those who guard mouth and tongue guard themselves from trouble.
(Proverbs 21:23)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Seek good and not evil so that you may live, and the Lord will be with you.
(See Amos 5:14)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and of great kindness. The Lord is good to all and compassionate toward all his works.
(See Psalm 145)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Worry weighs down the heart, but a kind word gives it joy.
(Proverbs 12:25)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our sins from us. As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him.
(Psalms 103:12-13)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.
(Mark 10:45)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Whoever receives the one I send receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.
(John 13:20)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition
Though our Lord Jesus Christ was rich, he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich.
(2 Corinthians 8:9)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Do to others whatever you would have them do to you.
(Matthew 7:12)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
For lack of guidance a people falls; security lies in many counselors.
(Proverbs 17:14)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Hatred stirs up disputes, but love covers all offenses.
(Proverbs 10:12)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Trust God at all times, my people! Pour out your hearts to God our refuge!
(See Psalm 62:9)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Do not repay anyone evil for evil; be concerned for what is noble in sight of all.
(Romans 12:17)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.
(See Matthew 5:16)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith.
(2 Timothy 4:7)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another as God has forgiven you in Christ.
(Ephesians 4:32)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Pursue righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience, and gentleness. Compete well for the faith.
(See 1 Timothy 6:11-12)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Attend to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in both tasks, for by doing so you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.
(1 Timothy 4:16)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him may have eternal life, and I shall raise him [on] the last day.
(John 6:40)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
A person gains honor by avoiding strife, while every fool starts a quarrel.
(Proverbs 20:3)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord is my strength and my shield. In him my heart trusts, and I find help.
(See Psalm 28)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
There will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance.
(See Luke 15:7)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes him might not perish but might have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.
(John 3:16 & 17)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The last word, when all is heard: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this concerns all humankind; because God will bring to judgment every work, with all its hidden qualities, whether good or bad.
(Ecclesiates 12:13)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if one has a grievance against another; as the Lord has forgiven you, so must you also do.
(Colossians 3:12-13)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Think of what is above, not of what is on earth.
(Colossians 3:2)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
If we live in the Spirit, let us also follow the Spirit. Let us not be conceited, provoking one another, envious of one another.
(Galatians 5:25-26)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Cast your care upon the Lord, who will give you support.
(Psalms 55:23)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Do to others as you would have them do to you.
(Luke 6:31)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted. The Lord redeems the lives of his servants; no one incurs guilt who takes refuge in him.
(See Psalm 34)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Hatred stirs up disputes, but love covers all offenses.
(Proverbs 10:12)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God.
(Matthew 5:8)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.
(John 3:17)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted. The Lord redeems the lives of his servants; no one incurs guilt who takes refuge in him.
(See Psalm 34)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Worry weighs down the heart, but a kind word gives it joy.
(Proverbs 12:25)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; on your own intelligence do not rely.
In all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths.
(Proverbs 3:5-6)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
A thief comes only to steal and slaughter and destroy; I came so that they may have life and have it more abundantly.
(John 10:10)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
A clean heart create for me, God; renew within me a steadfast spirit.
(Psalms 51:12)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Let the peace of Christ control your hearts, the peace into which you were also called in one body. And be thankful!
(Colossians 3:15)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition0
To refrain from evil pleases the Lord, and to avoid injustice is atonement.
(Sirach 35:5)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
(John 14:6)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Be firm, steadfast, always fully devoted to the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.
(1 Corinthians 15:58)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.
(John 8:12)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
"Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?" He said to him, "You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This the the greatest and the first commandment. The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. The whole law and the prophets depend on these two commandments."
(Matthew 22:36:40)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another as God has forgiven you in
Christ.
(Ephesians 4:32)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.
(See Psalm 1)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Hatred stirs up disputes, but love covers all offenses.
(Proverbs 10:12)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I came into the world as light, so that everyone who believes in me might not remain in darkness.
(John 12:46)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
A mild answer turns back wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
(Proverbs 15:1)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in mercy.
(Psalms 145:8)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control.
(2 Timothy 1:7)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The beginning of wisdom is fear of the Lord.
(Proverbs 9:10)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
It is good sense to be slow to anger, and an honor to overlook an offense.
(Proverbs 19:11)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord God said: It is no good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suited for him.
(Genesis 2:18)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
All things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.
(See Romans 8:28)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and the evidence of things not seen.
(Hebrews 11:1)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Worry weighs down the heart, but a kind word gives it joy.
(Proverbs 12:25)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Then Jesus said to his disciples,"Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.
(Matthew 16:24)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
A thief comes only to steal and slaughter and destroy; I came so that they may have life and have it more abundantly.
(John 10:10)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
So whoever is in Christ is a new creation: the old things have passed away; behold, new things have come.
(2 Corinthians 5:17)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in distress.
(See Pslam 46)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
If we live in the Spirit, let us also follow the Spirit. Let us not be conceited, provoking one another, envious of one another.
(Galatians 5:25-26)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you.
Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.
(John 14:27)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
A mild answer turns back wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
(Proverbs 15:1)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Let the peace of Christ control your hearts, the peace into which you were also called in one body. And be thankful!
(Colossians 3:15)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Hatred stirs up disputes, but love covers all offenses.
(Proverbs 10:12)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
This is my commandment: love one another as I love you.
(John 12:12)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
(Psalms 34:15)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Return to me with your whole heart, for I am gracious and merciful.
(See Joel 2:12-13)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received a spirt of adoption, through which we cry, "Abba, Father!" The Spirit itself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if only we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him.
(Romans 8:5-7)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The last word, when all is heard: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this concerns all humankind; because God will bring to judgment every work, with all its hidden qualities, whether good or bad.
(Ecclesiates 12:13)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I came into the world as light, so that everyone who believes in me might not remain in darkness.
(John 12:46)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
This I command you: love one another.
(John 15:17)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another as God has forgiven you in Christ.
(Ephesians 4:32)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Blessed are they who have kept the word with a generous heart and yield a harvest through perseverance.
(See Luke 18:15)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted. The Lord redeems the lives of his servants; no one incurs guilt who takes refuge in him.
(See Psalms 34)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me.
(John 10:27)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Greater love has no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.
(John 15:13)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our sins from us.
As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him.
(Psalms 103:12-13)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Turn to the Lord in your need, and you will live.
(See Psalm 69)
(New American Bible Revised, Edition)
Our help is in the name of the Lord, maker of heaven and earth.
(Psalms 124:8)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
There was a scholar of the law who stood up to test him and said, "Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life/" Jesus said to him, "What is written in the law? How do you read it?" He said in reply, "You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your being, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.'
He replied to him, "You have answered correctly; do this and you will live."
(Luke 10:25-28)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Blessed are they who follow the law of the Lord.
(See Psalm 119)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart. On your own intelligence do not rely. In all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths.
(Proverbs 3:5-6)
Go, therefore, and make disciples 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. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.
(Matthew (28:19 and 20)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
As you go, make this proclamation: The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
(Matthew 10:7)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
For lack of guidance a people falls; security lies in many counselors.
(Proverbs 11:14)
Let the peace of Christ control your hearts; let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.
(See Colossians Chapter 3)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life fo the sheep.
(John 10:11)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
A person gains honor by avoiding strife, while every fool starts a quarrel.
(Proverbs 20:3)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
A clean heart create for me, God; renew within me a steadfast spirit.
(Psalms 51:12)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.
(John 20:29)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I trust in the Lord; my soul trusts in his word.
(See Psalm 130)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Cast your care upon the Lord, who will give you support.
(Psalms 55:23)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
For the whole law is fulfilled in one statement, namely, "You shall love your neighbor as
yourself."
(Galatians 5:14)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Cast away from you all the crimes you have committed, and make for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit.
(Ezekiel 18:31)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. He guides me along right paths for the sake of his name.
(See Psalms 23)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Give thanks to the Lord, who is good, whose mercy endures forever.
(Psalms 106:1)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Those who guard mouth and tongue guard themselves from trouble.
(Proverbs 21:23)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Do to others whatever you would have them do to you.
(Matthew 7:12)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Blessed are they who follow the law of the Lord!
(See Psalm 119)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition
You are my shelter; you guard me from distress; with joyful shouts of deliverance you surround me.
(Psalms 32:7)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself. Sufficient for a day is its own evil.
(Matthew 6:34)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Faithful friends are life-saving medicine; those who fear God will find them.
(Sirach 6:16)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
A thief comes only to steal and slaughter and destroy; I came so that they may have life and have it more abundantly.
(John 10:10)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death.
(Proverbs 14:27)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in mercy.
(Psalms 145:8)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
God created mankind in his image; in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.
(Genesis 1:27)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith.
(2 Timothy 4:7)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Seek good and not evil so that you may live, and the Lord will be with you.
(See Amos 5:14)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Son of God was revealed to destroy the works of the devil.
(John 3:8)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not from you; it is the gift of God; it is not from works, so no one may boast.
(Ephesians2:8-9)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
You are the light of the word. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden.
(Matthew 5:14)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
No one is made secure by wickedness, but the root of the just will never be disturbed.
(Proverbs 12:3)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you all that I told you.
(See John 14)
(New American Bible, Revised, Edition)
Be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another as God has forgiven you in Christ.
(Ephesians 4:32)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The lamp of your body is your eye. When your eye is sound, then your whole body is filled with light, but when it is bad, then your body is in darkness. Take care, then, that the light in you not become darkness.
Your word, O Lord, is the truth; consecrate us in the truth.
(See John 17)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.
(See Psalm 1)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
If we live in the Spirit, let us also follow the Spirit. Let us not be conceited, provoking one another, envious of one another.
(See Galatians 5:25 & 26)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
(See Colossians 3:17)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
All things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.
(See Romans 8:28)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, generosity, and faithfulness.
(See Galatians 5:22)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Do not repay anyone evil for evil; be concerned for what is noble in the sight of all.
(Romans 12:17)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Go, therefore, and make disciples 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.
(Matthew 28:19)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate to be with you always.
(See John 14:16)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I will send to you the Spirit of truth, says the Lord; he will guide you to all truth.
(See John 16;7,13)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
(Luke 6:36)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Those who guard mouth and tongue guard themselves from trouble.
(Proverbs 21:23)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Let the peace of Christ control your hearts, the peace into which you were also called in one body. And be thankful!
(Colossians 3:15)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
This I command you: love one another.
(John 15:17)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.
(John 15:10-11)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit.
(See John 15:5)
(New American Bible, Revised, Edition)
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.
Not as the world gives do I give it to you.
Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.
(John 14:27)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
If you love me, you will keep my commandments.
(John 14:15)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you should also love one another. This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.
(John 13:34-35)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.
(John 8:31)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
(John 14:6)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Whoever receives the one I send receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.
(John 13:20)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I came into the world as light, so that everyone who believes in me might not remain in darkness.
(John 12:46)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Worry weighs down the heart, but a kind word gives it joy.
(Proverbs 12:25)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
A thief comes only to steal and slaughter and destroy; I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.
(John 10:10)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one can take them out of my hand.
(John 10:27-28)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Hatred stirs up disputes, but love covers all offenses.
(Proverbs 10:12)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
A mild answer turns back wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
(Proverbs 15:1)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Those who guard mouth and tongue guard themselves from trouble.
(Proverbs 21:23)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him may have eternal life, and I shall raise him on the last day.
(John 6:40)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Blessed are they who follow the law of the Lord!
(See Psalm 119)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
(Philippians 4:6-7)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat, and they began to be afraid. But he said to them, "It is I. Do not be afraid."
(John 6:19-20)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart. On your own intelligence do not rely. In all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths.
(Proverbs 3:5-6)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves.
(See Psalm 34)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.
(John 3:16)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice!
(Philippians 4:4)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Blessed are all who take refuge in the Lord.
(See Psalm 2)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.
(John 20:29)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature.
(Mark 16:15)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of you sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
This is the day the Lord has made; let us be glad and rejoice in it.
(Psalm 118:24)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God.
(Matthew 5:8)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Our soul waits for the Lord, who is our help and our shield.
(See Psalm 151)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
He is not here, for he has been raised just as he said.
(See Matthew 28:6)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.
(See Psalm 118)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth.
(Psalm 104)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition
Whoever is without love does not know God, for God is love.
(1 John 4:8)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.
(See Luke 9:24)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Be on guard, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong. Your every act should be done with love.
(See 1 Corinthians 16:13-14)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another. This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.
(See John 13:34-35)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord is my light and my salvation.
(See Psalm 27)
(New American Bible Revised Edition)
He humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, even death on a cross.
(See Philippians 2:8)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Cast away from you all the crimes you have committed, and make for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit.
(Ezekiel 18:31)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
In my distress I called upon the Lord, and he heard my voice.
(See Psalm 18)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Seek out the Lord and his might; constantly seek his face.
(See Psalm 105:4)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.
(See John 8:25-26)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.
(John 8:31-32)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.
(John 8:12)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Just one thing: forgetting what lies behind but straining forward to what lies ahead, I continue my pursuit toward the goal, the prize of God's upward calling, in Christ Jesus.
(Philippians 3:13-14)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life to light through the Gospel.
(See Timothy 1:10)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted. The Lord redeems the lives of his servants; no one incurs guilt who takes refuge in him.
(See Psalm 34)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.
(John 3:17)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and of great kindness. The Lord is good to all and compassionate toward all his works.
(See Psalm 145)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in distress.
(See Psalm 46)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.
(John 15:10-11)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Now we must celebrate and rejoice, because your brother was dead and has come to life again; he was lost and has been found.
(See Luke 15:32)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.
(See Luke 18:14)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Which is the first of all the commandments? Jesus replied: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.
The second is this: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these.”
(See Mark 12:28-31)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Return to me with your whole heart, for I am gracious and merciful.
(See Joel 2:12-13)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Whoever obeys and teaches these commandments will be called greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
(See Matthew Chapter 8)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
(Matthew 5:9)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Whoever is without love does not know God, for God is love.
(1 John 4:8)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
If you do not repent, you will all perish as they did.
(See Luke 13:3)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord is kind and merciful.
(See Psalm 103)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Everything that the Father gives me will come to me, and I will not reject anyone who comes to me.
(John 6:37)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.
(See Psalm 1)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.
(John 8:31)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Whoever listens to you listens to me. Whoever rejects you rejects me. And whoever rejects me rejects the one who sent me.
(Luke 10:16)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
(Luke 6:36)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord is my light and my salvation.
(See Psalm 27)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Blessed are they who follow the law of the Lord!
(See Psalm 119)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Cast away from you all the crimes you have committed, says the Lord, and make for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit.
(Ezekiel 18:31)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
A clean heart create for me, O God; give me back the joy of your salvation.
(See Psalm 51)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Return to the Lord, your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love, and relenting in punishment.
(Joel 2:13)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; and those who are crushed in spirit he rescues.
From all their distress God rescues the just.
(See Psalm 34)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Just so, the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.
(Matthew 20:28)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Footnotes: Many--does not mean some, but means "all"
Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble.
(Romans 10:13 and Psalm 91)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked man, says the Lord, but rather in his conversion, that he may live.
(Ezekiel 33:15)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Seek good and not evil so that you may live, and the Lord will be with you.
(See Amos 5:14)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.
(Luke 9:23)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
A clean heart create for me, God; renew within me a steadfast spirit.
(Psalms 51:12)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
To refrain from evil pleases the Lord, and to avoid injustice is atonement.
(Sirach 35:5)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
To the penitent, God provides a way back. He encourages those who are losing hope and has chosen for them the lot of truth. Return to the Lord and give up sin; pray to the Lord and make your offenses few.
(Sirarch 17: 20-24)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Those who guard mouth and tongue guard themselves from trouble.
(Proverbs 21:23)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
(Psalms 34:15)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Faithful friends are life-saving medicine; those who fear God will find them.
(Sirach 6:16)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in company with scoffers. Rather, the law of the Lord is his joy; and on his law he meditates day and night.
(Psalms 1:1 and 2)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Teach me wisdom and knowledge, for in your commandments I trust.
(Psalms 116:66)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Trust in God, and he will help you; make your ways straight and hope in him.
(Sirach 2:6)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
But without faith it is impossible to please him, for anyone who approaches God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
(Hebrews 11:6)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Do to others as you would have them do to you.
(Luke 6:31)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen.
(Hebrews 11:1)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church; the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it.
(Matthew 16:18)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life; you have the words of everlasting life.
(See John 6:63 and 68)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another as God has forgiven you in Christ.
(Ephesians 4:32)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Whoever has my commandments and observes them is the one who loves me. And whoever loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and reveal myself to him.
(John 14:21)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
If you act rightly, you will be accepted; but if not, sin lies in wait at the door: its urge is for you, yet you can rule over it.
(Genesis 4:7)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Blessed are those who trust in the Lord; the Lord will be their trust.
(Jeremiah 17:7)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.
(Matthew 4:4)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Open our hearts, O Lord, to listen to the words of your Son.
(See Acts 16:14)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Therefore, put away all filth and evil excess and humbly welcome the word that has been planted in you and is able to save your souls.
(James 1:27)
NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord God gave the man this order: You are free to eat from any of the trees of the garden except the tree of knowledge of good and evil. From that tree you shall not eat; when you eat from it, you shall die.
(Genesis 2:16-17)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
God created mankind in his image; in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.
(Genesis 1:27)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
So whoever is in Christ is a new creation: the old things have passed away; behold, new things have come.
(2 Corinthians 5:17)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control.
(2 Timothy 1:7)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Therefore, he [Jesus] is always able to save those who approach God through him, since he lives forever to make intercession for them.
(See Hebrews 7:25)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear? The Lord is my life's refuge; of whom should I be afraid?
(Psalms 27:1)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the Gospel.
(Mark 1:15)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous [love] is not pompous, it is not inflated, it is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood over injury, it does not rejoice over wrong doing but rejoices with the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails.
(See 1 Corinthians 13:4-8)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith.
(See Hebrews 12:1-2)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Strive for peace with everyone, and for that holiness without which no one will see the Lord.
(Hebrews 12:14)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
"Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?" He said to him,"You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
The whole law and the prophets depend on these two commandments."
(Matthew 22: 36-40)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.
(See Matthew 5:16)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Do not throw away your confidence [faith]; it will have great recompense [reward]. You need endurance to do the will of God and receive what he has promised.
(Hebrews 10: 35 and 36)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my path. I keep my steps from every evil path, that I may observe your word.
(Psalms 119:105 and 101)
(NABRE: New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The seed is the word of God. Christ is the sower; all who come to him will live for ever.
(See Luke 8:11)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.
(See Psalm 40)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life to light through the Gospel.
(See Timothy 1:10)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. By them your servant is warned; obeying them brings much reward.
(See Psalms 19: 8 and 12)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control.
(2 Timothy 1:7)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Remain in me, as I remain in you. Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it remains on the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me.
(John 15:4)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life to light through the Gospel.
(See Timothy 1:10)
(NABRE, New American Bible Revised Edition)
Jesus preached the Gospel of the Kingdom and cured every disease among the people.
(See Matthew 4:23)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
And this is the promise that he made us: eternal life.
(John 2:25)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
So whoever is in Christ is a new creation: the old things have passed away; behold, new things have come.
(2 Corinthians 5:17)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
God has called us through the Gospel to possess the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
(See 1 Thessalonians 2:14)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who see the Son and believes in him may have eternal life, and I shall raise him [on] the last day.
(John 6:40)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Do not forget the works of the Lord!(Psalms 78:3)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Encourage yourselves daily while it is still "today," so that none of you may grow hardened by the deceit of sin.
(Hebrews 3:13)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me.
(John 10:27)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Receive the word of God, not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God.
(See THES 2:13)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: "This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel."
(Mark 1:15)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
And a voice came from heaven, "You are may beloved Son; with you I am well pleased."
(Luke 3:22)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
He must increase; I must decrease.
(John 3:30)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.
(Luke 9:23)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
We love because he first loved us.
(1 John 4:19)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
If we love one another, God remains in us, and his love is brought to perfection in us.
(1 John 4:12)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Let us love one another, because love is of God.
(See 1 John 4)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
And this is his commandment: we should believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another just as he commanded us.
(1 John 3:23)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.
(Matthew 2:2)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Know that the Lord is God; he made us, his we are; his people, the flock he tends.
(See Psalm 100)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Son of God was revealed to destroy the works of the devil.
(John 3:8)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
(John 14:6)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
And this is the promise that he made us: eternal life.
(John 2:25)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
It is good to hope in silence for the Lord's deliverance.
(Lamentations 3:26)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
(Philippians 4: 6-7)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Let the peace of Christ control your hearts; let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.
(COL 3: 15A, 16A)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The way we may be sure that we know Jesus is to keep his commandments.
(See John 2: 3-11)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Our soul has been rescued like a bird from the fowler's snare.
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our own eyes, what we looked upon and touched with our hands concerns the Word of life.
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord: the Lord is God and has given us light.
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
A holy day has dawned upon us. Come, you nations, and adore the Lord. For today a great light has come upon the earth.
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.
(See Luke 8:12)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved.
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
O King of all nations and keystone of the Church: come and save man, whom you have formed from the dust.
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.
(See Luke 1:39-45)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women.
(See Luke 1:28)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
O leader of the House of Israel, giver of the Law to Moses on Sinai: come to rescue us with your mighty power.
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
O Wisdom of our God Most High, guiding creation with power and love: come to teach us the path of knowledge!
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved.
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord will come; go out to meet him!
He is the prince of peace.
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The Lord is gracious and merciful; slow to anger, and of great kindness.
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Blessed are you, holy Virgin Mary, deserving of all praise; from you rose the sun of justice, Christ our God.
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
The day of the Lord is near: Behold, he comes to save us.
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Behold, the king will come, the Lord of the earth, and he himself will lift the yoke of our capacity.
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths: all flesh shall see the salvation of God.
(Luke 3:4, 6)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women.
(See Luke 1:28)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Behold, our Lord shall come with power; he will enlighten the eyes of his servants.
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Seek the Lord while he may be found; call him while he is near.
(Isaiah 55:6)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Behold, the Lord comes to save his people; blessed are those prepared to meet him.
Matthew 15:29-37
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Behold, our Lord shall come with power; he will enlighten the eyes of his servants.
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Come and save us, Lord our God; let your face shine upon us, that we may be saved.
Psalm 80:4
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Show us, Lord, your love; and grant us your salvation.
Psalm 85:8
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Be vigilant at all times and pray that you may have the strength to stand before the Son of Man.
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Come after me, says the Lord, and I will make you fishers of men.
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)
Stand erect and raise your heads because your redemption is at hand.
(NABRE, National American Bible, Revised Edition)
Remain faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.
(NABRE, National American Bible, Revised Edition)
Stay awake!
For you do not know when the Son of Man will come.
(NABRE, National American Bible, Revised Edition)
I am the vine, you are the branches, says the Lord: whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit.
John 15:5 (NABRE, National American Bible, Revised Edition)
In all circumstances, give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
(NABRE, National American Bible, Revised Edition)
Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him.
JN 14:23
(NABRE, National American Bible, Revised Edition)