SMS Reference for Hope and Joy and National Police Day

Day Focus Words Source
Sat 28 Jan Intro This week as we celebrate national police day, we share hope and joy with our police, judiciary and penal systems.  
Sun 29 Jan Scripture The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come so that they may have life and have it to the full. (Jn 10:10) Matthew 5:28
Mon 30 Jan Papal Quote The Church in Africa recognizes her prophetic mission towards all those affected by crime and their need for reconciliation, justice and peace. (Pope Benedict XVI) Africae Munus 2011 (83)
Tue 31 Jan Papal Quote In order to protect the common good, the public authority must exercise their right and duty to inflict appropriate punishments for crime. (Blessed John Paul II) Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church (402)
Wed 1 Feb Vatican II Quote The State has the responsibility to discourage behaviour that is harmful and to repair, through the penal system, the disorder created by crime. (Blessed John Paul II) Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church (402)
Thu 2 Feb Vatican II Quote If you want Peace work for Justice (Pope Paul  VI) World Day of Peace 1972
Fri 3 Feb Action/Reflection Is there anything concrete that I can do to support our police and judicial system? Can I pray for them, for their protection as they work to protect me?