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  Word of God  
 
Come to me.
Jesus; Matthew 11:28
 


God is not a deceiver
that he should offer to support us and then,
when we lean upon him, should slip away.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Cast all your cares on the Lord
for he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7
 


Nothing happens to us
except by God’s will and permission.

 
St. Catherine of Siena, 14th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Seek the Lord while he may be found.
Psalm 55:6
 


Trust in God
who does not fail those who seek him
with a simple and righteous heart.

 
St. John of the Cross, 16th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
O God, be gracious to me
and hear my prayer.
Psalm 4:1
 


God is full of compassion
and never fails those who are afflicted and despised
if they trust in him alone.

 
St. Teresa of Avila, 16th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
God is our refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble.
Psalm 46:1
 


We are invited to confidence in God
even at times when there is no reason for confidence.

 
St. Theresa of Lisieux, 19th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Do not be anxious about tomorrow.
Jesus; Matthew 6:24
 


The same everlasting Father who cares for you today
will take care of you tomorrow and everyday.
Either He will shield you from suffering
or He will give you unfailing strength to bear it.
Be at peace then, and put aside all anxious thoughts
and imaginings.

 
St. Francis de Sales, 16th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Take heart, I have overcome the world.
Jesus; John 16:33
 


God wants us to heed these words
so that we shall always be strong in trust,
both in sorrow and in joy.

 
Julian of Norwich, 14th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Cast your cares on the Lord.
1 Peter 5:7
 


Be wise, my soul, and trust in God alone;
cling to him alone,
and cast all your cares on him alone.

 
St. Robert Bellarmine, 17th century

 

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