This week pray on some of the teachings of Jesus.

Matthew 5:3-12, 13-16, 17-37. Jesus says how to be happy. What does the devil say? In verses 13-16, what does the devil say about what Jesus says?

Spiritual Exercises 136-142
Matthew 5:3-37

Matthew, chapter 6. Good ideas from Jesus. Say the "Our Father" slowly -- think on each word.

Spiritual Exercises 252
Matthew 6

Matthew, chapter 7. Anything here you reject? How fully will you try to act this way? Some examples?

Spiritual Exercises 149
Matthew 7

Day Four

Matthew 25:31-46. A teaching about how you can choose now what will bring you to heaven. Add to the examples of Jesus some present day actions of justice you could do.

Spiritual Exercises 187
Matthew 25:31-46

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Day Five

Mark 8:34-39. How do you hear these words?

Spiritual Exercises 165
Mark 8:34-39

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Day Six

Mark 9:30-37. What does the devil say about these tough teachings? What do you say? What will you do?

Mark 9:30-37

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Day Seven

Ask Mary, Jesus, the Father and the Holy Spirit to help you accept the teachings of Jesus, and love Him and follow Him.

Spiritual Exercises 147

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