Daily Word, Light, and Hope

If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.
(Luke 9:23)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)

A clean heart create for me, God; renew within me a steadfast spirit.
(Psalms 51:12)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)

To refrain from evil pleases the Lord, and to avoid injustice is atonement.
(Sirach 35:5)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)

To the penitent, God provides a way back. He encourages those who are losing hope and has chosen for them the lot of truth. Return to the Lord and give up sin; pray to the Lord and make your offenses few.
(Sirarch 17: 20-24)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)

Those who guard mouth and tongue guard themselves from trouble.
(Proverbs 21:23)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)

Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
(Psalms 34:15)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)

Faithful friends are life-saving medicine; those who fear God will find them.
(Sirach 6:16)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)

Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in company with scoffers. Rather, the law of the Lord is his joy; and on his law he meditates day and night.
(Psalms 1:1 and 2)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)

Teach me wisdom and knowledge, for in your commandments I trust.
(Psalms 116:66)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)

Trust in God, and he will help you; make your ways straight and hope in him.
(Sirach 2:6)
(NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition)