Daily Word, Light, and Hope

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at hour of our death. Amen.

(The prayer incorporates two greetings from Luke; the text also appears in Matthew.)

A thief comes only to steal and slaughter and destroy; I came so that they may have life and have it more abundantly.
(John 10:10)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)

They that hope in the Lord will renew their strength, they will soar on eagles' wings; they will run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint.
(Isaiah 40:31)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
(Romans 6:23)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)

Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!
(See Matthew 3:2)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)

I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.
(See Luke 8:12)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)

Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths: all flesh shall see the salvation of God.
(Luke 3:4,6)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)

Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.
(See James (4:8)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)

Let the peace of Christ control your hearts; let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.
(Colossians 3:15)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)

The heart of the intelligent acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
(Proverbs 8:15)
(New American Bible, Revised Edition)