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Daily Devotional

Mass Readings for
Friday, November 20, 2009
First: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59
Psalm: 1 Chronicles 29:10bcd, 11abc, 11d-12a, 12bcd
Second: 
Gospel: Lk 19:45-48

Random Fact:
Olympus Mons on Mars is the largest volcano in our solar system.

Random Act:
Sing a song from The Sound of Music.

Reflect:
I was hanging out with a cool priest last week that has been doing a great job with teens in the Northeast part of the country. He's hilarious. But one of the things I like about him most is the fact that he just speaks the truth. He doesn't try to be politically correct or worry about offending people. Now he doesn't say things in a demeaning way, he just speaks the truth (many times in a humorous way) when many of us are afraid to. Are you willing to speak the truth even though it may upset others? Just know that if you are following Christ, I guarantee there will be times when you do. Just look at how Jesus in Luke 19 ticked off those in the temple area that were selling things.

Quote of the Day:
Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine.

Saint of the Day:
St. Maximus was the 19 bishop of Mainz, Germany. A revered scholar, he was persecuted by the Arian heretics.

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Steve Allgeyer
6 Hours Old (Posted: 11/20/2009) 
Hello Life Teen World! With just over ten days left in our annual appeal, we are calling on everyone to help us reach our more teens. We need $10,000 a day for 10 days to reach our goal. God makes all things possible, so if you can give, please give at www.lifeteen.com/donate/. If you can't give, please pray!
Bible Geek
19 Hours Old (Posted: 11/19/2009) 
Several of our LT Staff are here in Kansas City, MO for NCYC 09. If you're here - stop by our Life Teen Booth! If you're not, pray for us...because we'll be praying for you! And you can follow us on Twitter - check out @lifeteen for staff Twitter addresses and updates (#ncyc).
Pam Zimmerman
27 Hours Old (Posted: 11/19/2009) 
Let's start a week early to thank God for all that He provides. Join us for our Holy Hour at 2 Eastern. We will lift up all of the intentions of the Life Teen family and if you want specific prayers you can go to our Facebook and let us know. See you in the Eucharist.
Francis Cabildo
27 Hours Old (Posted: 11/19/2009) 
iPhone drives car! Crazy cool!
Afro Greg
28 Hours Old (Posted: 11/19/2009) 
This just in from the past: Dinosaurs had a lot of crocodile company.
Lisa Epperson
31 Hours Old (Posted: 11/19/2009) 
"Dear young people, love the Church and cooperate with enthusiasm in her construction." This was Pope Benedict's message to you yesterday.
The UpdateBot
47 Hours Old (Posted: 11/18/2009) 
ATTN Youth Ministers: Blogger D. Scott Miller just posted *something fresh* on ym.lifeteen.com.
Matt Smith
2 Days Old (Posted: 11/18/2009) 
NJ teen barred from abortion protest sues school
The UpdateBot
2 Days Old (Posted: 11/18/2009) 
Greg Iwinski just updated his blog with something fresh about the waiting game for Christmas.
Afro Greg
2 Days Old (Posted: 11/17/2009) 
It may be basketball and football seasons on the field, but it's baseball season in some hearts: Can new ownership turn around 101 years of Cubs' heartbreak?
Lisa Epperson
3 Days Old (Posted: 11/17/2009) 
The 2009 word of the year is... unfriend. I am going to unfriend the Oxford Dictionary for choosing this word.
Randy Raus
3 Days Old (Posted: 11/17/2009) 
The reflection on day 13 of the Total Consecration to Jesus Through Mary convicted me to ask - Could you please donate to Life Teen? There are so many more teens we would like to help parishes reach!Click on the button that says "Donate" on this screen - the happiest people I know give freely!
Lisa Epperson
3 Days Old (Posted: 11/17/2009) 
Were you in Vatican City on Sunday? If not, you can still watch Pope Benedict's address.
Jimmy Mitchell
3 Days Old (Posted: 11/17/2009) 
Have you heard of FRATERNUS yet? It's working side-by-side parish youth ministry to bring about opportunities for young men's formation. Check out this front page article from the Tennessee Register.
The UpdateBot
3 Days Old (Posted: 11/16/2009) 
ATTN Teens: So far we've raised $76,916 in November. Isn't that awesome? But need more donations to meet out $200,000 goal in the next 14 days. Consider making a small donation to Life Teen. Every dollar counts!
The Missionaries
4 Days Old (Posted: 11/16/2009) 
Shout out to the undergrads from the ASU Newman Center. Thanks for an amazing weekend with us up at Tepeyac!
Tricia Tembreull
4 Days Old (Posted: 11/16/2009) 
What a great way to start a Monday-with 11 new Life Teen parishes! Keep in prayer St. John the Evangelist in Davison, MI; St. John Vianney & St. Mary of the Assumption in Mentor, OH; St. Joseph Base Chapel in Holloman AFB, NM; St. Stephen Martyr in Chesapeake, VA; St. Francis of Assisi in Mill Park, VIC; St. Mary of Gostyn in Downers Grove, IL; Holy Family in South Pasadena, CA; Our Lady of Peace in Geneva, NY; St. Peter's in LaGrange, GA; Sacred Heart in Wetaskiwin, AB; Our Lady Queen of Heaven in Lake Charles, LA. Welcome to the family!
Matt Smith
4 Days Old (Posted: 11/16/2009) 
Apple tablet: One tech gadget for all
Matt Smith
4 Days Old (Posted: 11/16/2009) 
Obama Pushes for Internet Freedom in China
Matt Smith
4 Days Old (Posted: 11/16/2009) 
Drug firms raise prices in face of health reform
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