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Advent, Second Week, Saturday

John J. Kilgallen December 12, 2008

Advent, Second Week, Saturday

Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One, I, the Lord, your God, teach you what is for your own good, and lead you on the way you should go. If only you would pay attention to my commandments! Isaiah 48, 17-19 Lord, Jesus come to teach me the wisest way to live. Help me to do as You counsel!
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