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Mon, 19 August
Leave behind your sadness and put on for ever the beauty of God’s glory. For the Lord will guide you in joy, with the mercy and saving justice that come from him. (Baruch 5:1-9) -

SUN, 18 August
Jesus said: I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already burning! (Luke 12:49-53) -

Sat, 17 August
Paul writes: We are considered as sorrowful, we who are always rejoicing; as poor, we who make many people rich; as having nothing, we who possess everything. (2 Corinthians 6:1-10) -

Fri, 16 August
Jesus said: Whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple. (Luke 14:27-33) -

Thu, 15 August – THE VIRGIN MARY
Mary said: My soul praises the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour. (Luke 1:46-55) -

Wed, 14 August
Paul writes: You are children of light, children of the day. So let us not slumber but stay awake. (1 Thessalonians 5:1-11) -

Tue, 13 August
God says: It is not enough for you to be my servant to restore my people. I shall make you a light to the nations so that my salvation may reach the furthest corners of the earth. (Isaiah 49:1-6) -

Mon, 12 August
Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Put out into deep water and let down your nets for a catch.” “Master,” Simon replied, “we have worked hard all night long without catching anything, but because you say so I will let down the nets.” (Luke 5:1-11) -

SUN, 11 August
Jesus said: Give to those in need. Provide for yourselves a treasure in heaven that will not fail. For where your treasure is, there also your heart will be. (Luke 12:32-34) -

Sat, 10 August
God said to Jeremiah: Go to everyone I send you to. Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to protect you. (Jeremiah 1:4-8)