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Advent, Third Week, Monday

John J. Kilgallen December 14, 2008

Advent, Third Week, Monday

Shout for joy! Sing joyfully! Be glad and exult with all your heart! On that day it shall be said: "Fear not, be not discouraged! The Lord, your God, is in your midst, A mighty savior; He will sing joyfully because of you And renew you in His love". Zephaniah 3, 14-18 Lord, let me see better the reasons for joy; let me know how much You love me; let me understand Jesus.
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