Spiritual Arms: Five Minutes for the Battle

Kick off your day with 5 minutes of faith!

Revised Standard Version (RSV) translation

New Testament:

• Luke 6:27-36

• Matthew 18:21

Old Testament:

• Proverbs 25:21-22

Catechism of the Catholic Church:

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Takeaways:

• Saint Jerome taught that responding to someone’s wrongdoing with kindness can soften their heart, burn away their anger, and lead them to repentance.

• When someone annoys you...like cutting you off in traffic...try praying for them instead of reacting in anger.

• If people insult or mistreat you because of your faith, stay faithful and hopeful. Jesus promises that your reward in heaven will be great.

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Spiritual Arms: Five Minutes for the Battle

Kick off your day with 5 minutes of faith!

Revised Standard Version (RSV) translation

New Testament:

• Luke 5:12-16

Old Testament:

• Leviticus 13:3 & 13:46

Catechism of the Catholic Church:

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Takeaways:

• If sin or the enemy has made you feel unworthy or distant from God, remember this: Jesus knows your struggle and loves you. He went to the Cross, died, and rose again to save you.

• In the Sacrament of Reconciliation, you can come to Jesus just like the leper who said, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” Jesus wants to forgive and restore you.

• When we go to confession, we receive healing and mercy so we can go back into the world and share God’s love with others.

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Spiritual Arms: Five Minutes for the Battle

Kick off your day with 5 minutes of faith!

Revised Standard Version (RSV) translation

New Testament:

• Luke 4:1-13

• 1 John 2:16

• Matthew 6:18

Old Testament:

• Genesis 3:1-6

Catechism of the Catholic Church:

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Takeaways:

• Lent reminds us to step back, spend time with Jesus, and remember that He suffered and died for us out of love.

• During Lent, the Church encourages prayer, fasting, and almsgiving to help us resist temptation and grow closer to God; practical ways to do this are to pray more (i.e. reading the Bible), fast from things you enjoy (i.e. favorite foods, your phone), and give to those in need.

• Do these things quietly out of love for God — not for recognition — just as the Gospel of Matthew (6:18) reminds us that God sees what we do in secret, and rewards us.

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Spiritual Arms: Five Minutes for the Battle

Kick off your day with 5 minutes of faith!

Revised Standard Version (RSV) translation

New Testament:

• Luke 3:2-6

Old Testament:

• Isaiah 40:3-5

Catechism of the Catholic Church:

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Takeaways:

• Think about the people in your life who have lovingly called you out on sin and encouraged you to grow closer to Jesus. They’ve acted like prophets for you.

• Through Baptism, you are called to be a priest, king, and prophet — meaning you are sent to share the Gospel as a missionary disciple.

• Live out that calling by praying more, going to Mass, and receiving the Sacraments. When you live with real joy and hope, others will notice...and it opens the door to share God’s love.

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Spiritual Arms: Five Minutes for the Battle

Kick off your day with 5 minutes of faith!

Revised Standard Version (RSV) translation

New Testament:

• Luke 2:1-6

• John 6:22-58

Old Testament:

• Exodus 16:11-15

• Exodus 16:31

Catechism of the Catholic Church:

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Takeaways:

• Take a moment to reflect on how much God loves us. He gave us His only Son, welcomes us into His family through Baptism, and strengthens us through the Sacraments — especially Holy Communion.

• In the Eucharist, Jesus humbles Himself under the appearance of bread and wine, but we truly receive His Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. That’s how deeply He loves us.

• It’s okay to struggle with doubts about God and the Church. If you have doubts, spend time in Eucharistic Adoration, read and pray with John 6:22–58, talk to your parish priest, and go to Confession if you need it. Jesus is waiting for you with mercy and grace.

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Spiritual Arms: Five Minutes for the Battle

Kick off your day with 5 minutes of faith!

Revised Standard Version (RSV) translation

New Testament:

• Luke 1:26-35

• John 16:33

Old Testament:

• Isaiah 7:14

Catechism of the Catholic Church:

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Takeaways:

• God is with us when we face brokenness in various situations throughout our lives.

• Take all tribulations to our Blessed Lord in prayer; tell Him you love Him and ask for the strength to accept that His will be done.

• Remember that Jesus loves us and knows our trials and pain; yet we must trust that He will guide us through it all.

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Spiritual Arms: Five Minutes for the Battle

Kick off your day with 5 minutes of faith!

New American Bible (NAB) translation

New Testament:

• Mark 16:14-18

• 1 Peter 3:15-16

• John 15:5

Old Testament:

• Isaiah 52:7

Catechism of the Catholic Church:

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Takeaways:

• In the 'infancy' of our faith, we tend to be reluctant when it comes to going out and sharing the Gospel with others.

• Evangelization is not an option when you are a Christian; it is mandatory!

• We are called to be 'missionary disciples'; as such, we must keep our personal relationship with Jesus at the forefront of our minds.

• The best ways to stay close to Christ and deepen our relationship with Him are through prayer, reading scripture, frequent reception of the Sacraments, and studying the teachings of the Church.

• In doing so, we can preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ to a hurting world!

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Spiritual Arms: Five Minutes for the Battle

Kick off your day with 5 minutes of faith!

New American Bible (NAB) translation

New Testament:

• Mark 15:33-39

• Luke 9:23

Old Testament:

• Psalm 22

• Wisdom 2:12-20

Catechism of the Catholic Church:

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Takeaways:

• The Crucifix can be a reminder of how Jesus died for you and how much He loves you.

• We must deny ourselves out of love for others; this is what it means to be a follower of Christ - a Christian.

• While most of us will never be called to martyrdom, we ARE called to self-deny for the sake of our spouses, children, and neighbors.

• The strength to pick up our cross daily comes from the grace of the sacraments, especially Reconciliation and the Eucharist.

• Every time you see the Crucifix, think of the mercy that God has shown you throughout your life.

• Recite the Jesus Prayer as often as you can: "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner."

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