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Monday, 3^rd Week in Ordinary Time—Year II

• Jesus and David were powerful, “for the LORD of hosts was with” them.
• Jesus began ministry about 30, lived to 33, now leads to Promised Land.
• “The blind and the lame” welcomed Jesus, and the enemy’s kingdom fell.

Petitions:  Church Unity, Against Demons, Against Rash Judgment

Tuesday, 3^rd Week in Ordinary Time—Year II

• David’s procession leads to Jesus’ circle.
• The New and Old Davids provide a rich feast for their people.
• Mary is the New Ark of the Covenant because she did the will of God.

Petitions:  Marian Devotion, The Hungry, Holy Joy

Wednesday, 3^rd Week in Ordinary Time—Year II

• God found “rich soil” in David, who eagerly and fruitfully received His word.
• The Lord begins his Kingdom among humble shepherds and sowers.
• We prepare and plant but there is no building or growth without the Lord.

Petitions:  Missionaries, Farmers, Good Counsel

Thursday, 3^rd Week in Ordinary Time—Year II

• David served God and received all, had much and merited more. (CCC #2010)
• God enlighten us about worship (David,) work (baskets), and rest (beds.)
• Mother Mary is revealed as New Zion, Jesus’ Davidic dwelling and literal throne.

Petitions:  Christian Generosity, Balance in Life, Fire Safety

Friday, 3^rd Week in Ordinary Time—Year II

• A seed out of place is gobbled easily; David was lounging, not on campaign.
• Like a planting a tiny seed, flirting with temptation yields death. (James 1:15)
• This, David’s worst episode, led him to pen Psalm 51 in repentance.

Petitions:  Diligence to Duty, Modesty & Chasity, Conversion

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