Christ, throughout His life, gave example of poverty and shared the lot of the poor in his way of life.

Today we are called to commit ourselves to God's service and to put his teachings into practice.

It is the least among you - the most humble the one who serves the others most - who is the greatest. CCC

Christ is seen in prayer before some of the key moments in history

It is vain and futile to pursue wisdom that is not rooted in the fear of God

When a person rejects the Word of God, he or she is closing the door to the blessings God desires to bestow on him or her.

Today I am given another chance

Each of us are endowed with special gifts by the Holy Spirit that are intended to be used for the good of the Church

Christ's larger group of followers included women. Not only did they play an important role as Christ's followers but they were the first to announce his Resurrection. CCC 641

Profound repentance is the necessary step in beginning a deep life of prayer. CCC