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'For my name's sake' echoes 'for my sake' in verse 18. [30] The second half of this verse is unclear. Both 'to the end' and 'saved' can have multiple meanings. Elsewhere in Matthew 'to the end' can refer to the destruction of the Temple in 70, the Second Coming of Jesus, the end of persecution, the close of the age, or the end of an individual ...
The International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church originated in the 20th century to raise awareness of the increasing violence, torture, death, "worship restrictions, public humiliation, and social isolation" that some Christians face in atheist states, such as in North Korea, as well as in South Asia and the Middle East; [3] [11] the ...
The development of the Ordo Lectionum Missae was a response to the liturgical reforms initiated by the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965), with the aim of promoting active participation of the laity in the Mass. Prior to the council, the Roman Catholic Church adhered to a one-year cycle of readings, incorporating a limited selection of passages.
The icon was kept hidden during the years of persecution. On 7 April 2009, the icon was translated to the Greek Catholic church of Saint Josaphat, where the relics of Nicholas Charnetsky are enshrined. [29] On 24 June, 2015, a copy of the Mother of God of Perpetual Help was blessed by Pope Francis and brought to Ukraine on pilgrimage. [30]
Scripture Reading for Today, June 12, 2024 "For nothing will be impossible with God." - Luke 1:37. Related: 115 Encouraging Bible Verses to Motivate You Throughout the Day Daily Devotional. Each ...
Today's Mass readings (New American Bible version) The Readings of the Mass (Jerusalem Bible version) Mass Readings (text in official Lectionary for Ireland, Australia, Britain, New Zealand etc.) Tridentine Mass. Text of the Tridentine Mass in Latin and English; Anglicanism. The Anglican Missal online; The Book of Common Prayer (1662) and ...
A short scripture to meditate on today, Thursday, June 13. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us
8:3, 9:2: Saul (whose Roman name was Paul) imprisons many Christians. 9:23-24, 20:19, 23:12-14: Jews plot to kill Paul. 12:1-5: King Herod (believed to be Agrippa I) executes James and imprisons Peter. 13:44-51: Paul and Barnabas being driven out of Antioch. 14:5-6: Jews and gentiles attempt unsuccessfully to stone Paul and Barnabas.