QUOTES

SOR 1

Pope Francis

the sacred text is the nourishment of the soul and the pure and perennial source of spiritual life for all of us

Luke 11:28

Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it

Matthew 5:6

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

Proverbs 31:8-9

Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves…defend the rights of the poor and needy

Psalm 19:1

the Heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.

Genesis 2:15

God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to till it and keep it

Genesis 1:31

God looked at everything He made and saw that it was good

Proverbs 12:10

the righteous person cares for the needs of their animal

Deuteronomy 20:19-20

when you lay siege to a city…do not destroy its trees…because you can eat its fruit

1 Corinthians 11:26

for when you eat this blood and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes

Luke 22:19

do this in remembrance of me

Luke 10:27

love your neighbour as yourself

Matthew 5:16

let your light shine before so they may see your good deeds

Matthew 28:19

go forth and make disciples of all nations

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