John from 1 Kings 17

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St. Valentine & The Origin of Being “Your” Valentine

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1 Kings 17:17–24, Isaiah 6:8, Exodus 24:3–4, John 15:12–13 , Acts 13:46–49, Psalm 119:105

[Saint] Valentine was a priest in Rome when Emperor Claudius II began his hostile reign. Valentine was arrested for performing Christian weddings. While imprisoned, Valentine befriended the jailer’s d...

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Walter Brueggemann

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Psalm 23:1-5, Luke 12:22-34, John 6:1-13 , Isaiah 5:1-3 , 1 Kings 17:7-16

Jesus reminds us that the wounds of scarcity can be healed only by faith in God’s promise of abundance.

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Descend upon our hearts, Spirit of God,

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2 Corinthians 1:3-4, 1 Kings 17:8-16, Psalm 147:3, Isaiah 40:29-31, John 14:26, Romans 8:26-27

Descend upon our hearts, Spirit of God, For our wills are weak, and we need your power. Our spirits are dry, and we need your refreshment. Our minds cannot comprehend, and we need your enlightenment....

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St. Valentine & The Origin of Being “Your” Valentine

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Descend upon our hearts, Spirit of God,

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