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First Wednesday   1 Maccabees, Chapter 3, Verse 6-7 6 The lawless were cowed by FEAR of him, and all evildoers were dismayed. By his hand deliverance was happily achieved, 7 and he afflicted many kings. He gave joy to Jacob by his deeds, and his memory is blessed forever.   Judas Maccabees was a defender of the weak that were oppressed by renegades and by the kings of the region. To understand this better let’s look at the words’ meaning.   renegades [1] a person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles. 1.       A person who behaves in a rebelliously unconventional manner. 2. Archaic a person who abandons religion, an apostate. How many of us have at times been cowed by the fleshes weakness or the world as professed by the media and given in to false prophets that spout the culture of death. We must stand with the Church and not be cowed and show ourselves as people trusting in God in the midst of troubles. Trusti...

Tuesday in the Third Week of Lent SEABEE   Daniel, Chapter 3, Verse 40-42 40 So let our sacrifice be in your presence today and find favor before you; for those who trust in you cannot be put to shame. 41 And now we follow you with our whole heart, we FEAR you and we seek your face. Do not put us to shame, 42 but deal with us in your kindness and great mercy.   Has your Lenten sacrifice been less than you wanted? Well? Welcome to the human condition. Emotions are what being human is about. Imagine the emotions of Peter after the resurrection. If your emotions or sinfulness which for some reason you have committed despite your best efforts have left, you flat. You are human. Remember the disciples on the road to Emmaus; they were left utterly defeated at the loss of Christ. Like Peter they felt they could have done more. Today walk with our Lord tell Him all.   Tuesday in the Third Week of Lent [1] Prayer. GRACIOUSLY hear us, O almighty and merciful God, a...