Saint Martin de Porres by Ermes Dovico

GOSPEL PEARLS

When evil appears to prevail

They were filled with fury and discussed with one another what they might do to Jesus. (Luke 6: 11)


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Admonishing sinners

If they still refuse to listen, tell it to the church (Matthew 18: 17)


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Divine pedagogy

The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath (Luke 6: 5)


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The essential

But yours go on eating and drinking. (Luke 5: 33)

 


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Faith and commitment

But because you say so, I will let down the nets. (Luke 5: 5)


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Do not dialogue with Satan

But he rebuked them and would not allow them to speak, because they knew he was the Messiah. (Luke 4: 41)


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No beliefs in superstition

And the news about him spread throughout the surrounding area. (Luke 4: 37)


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Due consideration

All the people in the synagogue were furious when they heard this. (Luke 4: 28)


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St. Peter or Satan?

But whoever loses their life for me will find it. (Mt 16: 25)


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Accepting preaching

When Herod heard John, he was greatly puzzled; yet he liked to listen to him (Mc 6: 20)

 


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Against vainglory

The wise ones, however, took oil in jars along with their lamps. (Mt 25: 4)


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Remember that you must die

Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come (Mt 24: 42)