Begin a life of prayer

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Begin honestly before God

Mark 9:24; context 9:14–29 Mark 9:24; context 9:14–29
2011 NABRE on the USCCB Bible website; private reading and study · USCCB; canonical rescript signed by Cardinal Francis George · 2010-09-30
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Learn the Sign of the Cross

Matthew 28:19 Matthew 28:19
2011 NABRE on the USCCB Bible website; private reading and study · USCCB; canonical rescript signed by Cardinal Francis George · 2010-09-30
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Catechism of the Catholic Church 2157
English text published by the Holy See; consult the publisher for current amendments · Pope John Paul II · 1992-10-11
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Pray the Our Father

Matthew 6:9–13 Matthew 6:9–13
2011 NABRE on the USCCB Bible website; private reading and study · USCCB; canonical rescript signed by Cardinal Francis George · 2010-09-30
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Read a short Gospel passage slowly

Luke 10:38–42 Luke 10:38–42
2011 NABRE on the USCCB Bible website; private reading and study · USCCB; canonical rescript signed by Cardinal Francis George · 2010-09-30
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Catechism of the Catholic Church 2705–2708
English text published by the Holy See; consult the publisher for current amendments · Pope John Paul II · 1992-10-11
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Give thanks for something particular

Luke 17:11–19 Luke 17:11–19
2011 NABRE on the USCCB Bible website; private reading and study · USCCB; canonical rescript signed by Cardinal Francis George · 2010-09-30
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Ask for help plainly

Luke 11:5–13 Luke 11:5–13
2011 NABRE on the USCCB Bible website; private reading and study · USCCB; canonical rescript signed by Cardinal Francis George · 2010-09-30
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Choose a sustainable time and place

Mark 1:35; context 1:29–39 Mark 1:35; context 1:29–39
2011 NABRE on the USCCB Bible website; private reading and study · USCCB; canonical rescript signed by Cardinal Francis George · 2010-09-30
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Offer ordinary work

Colossians 3:17, 23 Colossians 3:17, 23
2011 NABRE on the USCCB Bible website; private reading and study · USCCB; canonical rescript signed by Cardinal Francis George · 2010-09-30
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Pray for family and household

Colossians 3:12–17 Colossians 3:12–17
2011 NABRE on the USCCB Bible website; private reading and study · USCCB; canonical rescript signed by Cardinal Francis George · 2010-09-30
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Intercede for another person

1 Timothy 2:1–4 1 Timothy 2:1–4
2011 NABRE on the USCCB Bible website; private reading and study · USCCB; canonical rescript signed by Cardinal Francis George · 2010-09-30
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Pray amid worry

Matthew 6:25–34 Matthew 6:25–34
2011 NABRE on the USCCB Bible website; private reading and study · USCCB; canonical rescript signed by Cardinal Francis George · 2010-09-30
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Return gently from distraction

Luke 10:38–42 Luke 10:38–42
2011 NABRE on the USCCB Bible website; private reading and study · USCCB; canonical rescript signed by Cardinal Francis George · 2010-09-30
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Catechism of the Catholic Church 2729
English text published by the Holy See; consult the publisher for current amendments · Pope John Paul II · 1992-10-11
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Make a brief daily examination

Luke 15:17–24 Luke 15:17–24
2011 NABRE on the USCCB Bible website; private reading and study · USCCB; canonical rescript signed by Cardinal Francis George · 2010-09-30
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Catechism of the Catholic Church 1451–1454
English text published by the Holy See; consult the publisher for current amendments · Pope John Paul II · 1992-10-11
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Receive mercy without comparison

Luke 18:9–14 Luke 18:9–14
2011 NABRE on the USCCB Bible website; private reading and study · USCCB; canonical rescript signed by Cardinal Francis George · 2010-09-30
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Lectio: read what is there

Luke 24:27–32; context 24:13–35 Luke 24:27–32; context 24:13–35
2011 NABRE on the USCCB Bible website; private reading and study · USCCB; canonical rescript signed by Cardinal Francis George · 2010-09-30
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Catechism of the Catholic Church 2705, 2708
English text published by the Holy See; consult the publisher for current amendments · Pope John Paul II · 1992-10-11
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Lectio: reflect with patience

Luke 2:19; context 2:15–20 Luke 2:19; context 2:15–20
2011 NABRE on the USCCB Bible website; private reading and study · USCCB; canonical rescript signed by Cardinal Francis George · 2010-09-30
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Catechism of the Catholic Church 2706–2707
English text published by the Holy See; consult the publisher for current amendments · Pope John Paul II · 1992-10-11
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Lectio: respond in your own words

Luke 1:46–55 Luke 1:46–55
2011 NABRE on the USCCB Bible website; private reading and study · USCCB; canonical rescript signed by Cardinal Francis George · 2010-09-30
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Catechism of the Catholic Church 2706–2708
English text published by the Holy See; consult the publisher for current amendments · Pope John Paul II · 1992-10-11
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Rest in quiet attention

1 Kings 19:11–13 1 Kings 19:11–13
2011 NABRE on the USCCB Bible website; private reading and study · USCCB; canonical rescript signed by Cardinal Francis George · 2010-09-30
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Catechism of the Catholic Church 2711–2713
English text published by the Holy See; consult the publisher for current amendments · Pope John Paul II · 1992-10-11
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Learn the Rosary's words and structure

Luke 1:26–38 Luke 1:26–38
2011 NABRE on the USCCB Bible website; private reading and study · USCCB; canonical rescript signed by Cardinal Francis George · 2010-09-30
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Pray one joyful mystery: the Nativity

Luke 2:1–20; short core 2:6–7 Luke 2:1–20; short core 2:6–7
2011 NABRE on the USCCB Bible website; private reading and study · USCCB; canonical rescript signed by Cardinal Francis George · 2010-09-30
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Pray one luminous mystery: Cana

John 2:1–11; short core 2:1–5 John 2:1–11; short core 2:1–5
2011 NABRE on the USCCB Bible website; private reading and study · USCCB; canonical rescript signed by Cardinal Francis George · 2010-09-30
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Pray one sorrowful mystery: Gethsemane

Matthew 26:36–46; short core 26:36–39 Matthew 26:36–46; short core 26:36–39
2011 NABRE on the USCCB Bible website; private reading and study · USCCB; canonical rescript signed by Cardinal Francis George · 2010-09-30
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Pray one glorious mystery: the Resurrection

Luke 24:1–12; short core 24:1–6 Luke 24:1–12; short core 24:1–6
2011 NABRE on the USCCB Bible website; private reading and study · USCCB; canonical rescript signed by Cardinal Francis George · 2010-09-30
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Prepare for Sunday Scripture

Luke 24:13–35; home-learning alternative Luke 24:13–35; home-learning alternative
2011 NABRE on the USCCB Bible website; private reading and study · USCCB; canonical rescript signed by Cardinal Francis George · 2010-09-30
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Learn about Eucharistic adoration

John 6:35 John 6:35
2011 NABRE on the USCCB Bible website; private reading and study · USCCB; canonical rescript signed by Cardinal Francis George · 2010-09-30
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Catechism of the Catholic Church 1378–1380
English text published by the Holy See; consult the publisher for current amendments · Pope John Paul II · 1992-10-11
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Pray in difficulty or dryness

Mark 14:32–42; short core 14:35–36 Mark 14:32–42; short core 14:35–36
2011 NABRE on the USCCB Bible website; private reading and study · USCCB; canonical rescript signed by Cardinal Francis George · 2010-09-30
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Catechism of the Catholic Church 2731
English text published by the Holy See; consult the publisher for current amendments · Pope John Paul II · 1992-10-11
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Pray about forgiveness with boundaries

Matthew 18:21–35 Matthew 18:21–35
2011 NABRE on the USCCB Bible website; private reading and study · USCCB; canonical rescript signed by Cardinal Francis George · 2010-09-30
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Catechism of the Catholic Church 2843–2844
English text published by the Holy See; consult the publisher for current amendments · Pope John Paul II · 1992-10-11
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Let prayer take shape in service

Matthew 25:31–46; short core 25:35–40 Matthew 25:31–46; short core 25:35–40
2011 NABRE on the USCCB Bible website; private reading and study · USCCB; canonical rescript signed by Cardinal Francis George · 2010-09-30
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Choose an ongoing rhythm

John 15:1–11; short core 15:4–5 John 15:1–11; short core 15:4–5
2011 NABRE on the USCCB Bible website; private reading and study · USCCB; canonical rescript signed by Cardinal Francis George · 2010-09-30
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Review freely and continue

Philippians 4:4–9 Philippians 4:4–9
2011 NABRE on the USCCB Bible website; private reading and study · USCCB; canonical rescript signed by Cardinal Francis George · 2010-09-30
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