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Oscar Romero on Love Casting Out Fear of Persecution - Liberation (1 John 4:18)

"Oppressors use fear—fear of violence, fear of loss, fear of death. But perfect love gives martyrs their courage. Love of the poor overcomes fear of the powerful. Love of justice overcomes fear of consequences. In God's love, we find freedom...

1 John 4:18Universal

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Spiritual Discipline

Simplicity: William Law on Christian Perfection Through Simple Living

Teaching on Simplicity from William Law: William Law on Christian Perfection Through Simple Living

Matthew 6:19-21Universalintentional livingspending

Spiritual Discipline

Confession and Self-Examination: Augustine: The Confessions as Spiritual Practice

Teaching on Confession and Self-Examination from Augustine of Hippo: Augustine: The Confessions as Spiritual Practice

Psalm 139:23-24Universalconfessionself-knowledge

Spiritual Discipline

Community and Fellowship: The Didache on Christian Community Ethics

Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Unknown: The Didache on Christian Community Ethics

Acts 4:32Universalsharinggenerosity

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Service and Hospitality: Augustine on Loving Service

Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Augustine of Hippo: Augustine on Loving Service

1 Corinthians 13:1-3Universallovemotive

Spiritual Discipline

Community and Fellowship: Tertullian: See How These Christians Love One Another

Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Tertullian: Tertullian: See How These Christians Love One Another

John 13:35Universalvisible lovewitness

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Confession and Self-Examination: Isidore of Seville on Confession and Mercy

Teaching on Confession and Self-Examination from Isidore of Seville: Isidore of Seville on Confession and Mercy

1 John 1:9Universalconfessionmercy

Prayer

Evening Prayer: Confession

Merciful God, I don't come to You tonight with a clean slate. The ways I hurt someone with my words— I confess. The opportunities to love that I walked past— I confess. The times I chose my comfort over Your call— I confess.

1 John 1:9Universalconfessionforgiveness

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Prayer for Confession & Examination

Searcher of hearts, examine me. Show me the places I've grown cold, the sins I've rationalized, the people I've hurt, the calling I've ignored. Not to shame me, but to free me. I confess: [Silence to name specific sins] Wash me.

Psalm 51:10Universalconfessionrepentance

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