Two expressions are found in Luke to exemplify this. Mary is the tool for whom God chose to accomplish his will‚ while she remained faithful to His plan (Lk.1:38). Mary is Blessed among women‚ but she is not always favored above the people of that time. The blessing shows proof of Mary’s work of salvation in the messianic process (Luke 1:42). In Luke when explaining the public ministry of Jesus’ life Mary is expressed as
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The Book of Job The Book of Job illustrates a question that has been asked countless times: “Why do innocent people suffer?” Job was a man of great wealth‚ and blessed with a huge family of seven sons and three daughters. Job was not only an affluent family man‚ he was also defined as being “blameless and upright and feared God and shunned evil.” Despite Job’s righteousness‚ he encountered great loss and tragedy. Although a direct answer is not provided for why innocent people are allowed to suffer
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Psalms 91:3-4 - Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler‚ [and] from the noisome pestilence. (Read More...) 1 Corinthians 10:13 - There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God [is] faithful‚ who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape‚ that ye may be able to bear [it]. Isaiah 60:1-22 - Arise‚ shine; for thy light is come‚ and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. (Read More
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Colin Kaepernick’s decision to sit during the national anthem has stirred many discussions throughout the country‚ and many have debated the rightness or wrongness of his action. Kaepernick said‚ in regard to remaining seated‚ "I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color” (Wyche). As he has done this‚ many Americans‚ including myself‚ feel that his choice to sit is disrespectful and ungrateful. He has disrespected a symbol of our
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calls us towards holiness‚ commitment and promotes positive human values. According to catechism of Catholic Church "the beatitudes are at the heart of Jesus’ preaching." The Beatitudes show that people who are disregarded as blessed on Earth are in fact considered blessed by God and will receive his eternal love. Both the Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes direct Christians to love God and love one another‚ as love is the central theme in Christian values. This inturn enables the kingdom of God
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more fun in the Philippines.” a shout from the Department of Tourism. Because of its beautiful sceneries with full of adventures to try on. The Philippines is one of the well known countries when it comes to tourist destinations. One of the most blessed country in terms of location‚ resources‚ scenery actually in all aspects. Won a place in the 7 wonders of natures in the world because of its unique cave know as the Underground river in Palawan. Let’s see the beauty of Philippines as we go through
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GUARDIAN ANGEL WORKED OVERTIME Living life to the fullest and achieving my dreams has always been the number one goal in my life‚ but one day I thought that my whole life was going to come to an end. I never knew that people could be so cruel. Who would want to bring fear to anyone‚ Considering where I live‚ one would have thought that this would not have been a shock. I guess I was too young to realize the harsh realities of the outside world. So let get to the point of
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Reel Injun Learning from this documentary that Hollywood has made over 4000 films about Native people. Hearing this made me feel caught off guard and kind of a surprise because I did not know that these Indigenous people made that many already. Because of these movies over one hundred years of movies defining Indians are seen by the world based on how Hollywood try to be like us Native Americans in these films. As I continue watching the film I feel anger building up inside of me due to how disrespectful
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join her son and God. The church honours Mary for the grace God showed her in preserving her from sin‚ in choosing her to be the earthly mother of his son Jesus‚ and her obedience in having faith in his words. One way the church gives honour to the Blessed Virgin Mary is through beautiful and historical Christian prayers. Some of these prayers are designated towards her as either praise or a way of showing our appreciation. For instance: The Magnificat‚ Ave Maria (Hail Mary)‚ Hail Holy Queen‚ the Angeles
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COMPARISONS OF “PASSOVER” Chi Li REL 211: History and Literature of the Old Testament September 8‚ 2017 1 The Passover refers to the events in Exodus where after 400 years of slavery‚ God helps the Israelites escape from Egyptian slavery and into the Promised Land. Two different observances of the event are the Jewish Passover Haggadah and the Christian Eucharistic Service. While the Passover Haggadah contests that the rescue of the Israelites from Egypt under Moses was the foundation
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