Reflections of Faith
Read and be inspired by a reflection based on today's Gospel made by members of the Verbum Dei Family in Manila.
5/29/2017
In Her and In His Disciples, He is Glorified - Reflections on the Word of God (May 28, 2017)In Her and In His Disciples, He is GlorifiedOriginally posted in Facebook by Fr. Michael Cheong, FMVD On this Seventh Sunday of Easter, the first reading brings us to the upper room after the ascension of Jesus, where the disciples were praying in wait for the coming of the Holy Spirit. And one interesting detail that the Acts of the Apostles makes is the presence of Mary.
Why is there this sudden mention of Mary, when she is hardly mentioned in most of the Gospels during the public ministry of Jesus? What was her role among the disciples as they waited for Jesus' promise of the Spirit? Who is Mary for us as Christians today as we try to live a life in the Spirit? The Gospel and SimplicityOriginally posted in Facebook by Fr. Michael Cheong, FMVD The readings today talk about the gift of the Holy Spirit and begin to prepare us for Pentecost. The first reading tells us that many people were filled with joy at hearing the good news about Jesus from Philip. Upon hearing this, Peter and John, who represented the Apostles, went over and confirmed their faith through the gift of the Holy Spirit. In the Gospel, Jesus also talks about the sending of the Holy Spirit after his own ascension into heaven.
God Created Us Very GoodOriginally posted in Facebook by Fr. Michael Cheong, FMVD "Do not let your hearts me troubled. You trust in God, trust also in me."
On this 5th Sunday of Easter, we are met again with the words of Jesus that wish us peace. "Peace be with you", we heard repeatedly on Divine Mercy Sunday and as we journey through this season of Easter, we are reminded again not to let our hearts be troubled or to lose our peace because God's mercy and power of redemption is always greater than our littleness. As we continue reflecting on our growth in Christian life, we are reminded that growth is not necessarily a perfect process, but a progressive one filled with trust and harmony in God.
5/7/2017
The solution for laziness is an intelligent faith - Reflections on the Word of God (May 7, 2017)The Solution for Laziness is an Intelligent FaithOriginally posted in Facebook by Fr. Michael Cheong, FMVD Today is Good Shepherd Sunday or Vocation Sunday. It is a day dedicated by the Church to pray for priestly vocations, but at the same time, it is a day to remember that being a Christian is also a vocation, a call to all baptized Christians to become good shepherds like Jesus for others: to our children, our dependents, workmates, classmates, the sick and the elderly, the poor, the disappointed, etc.
4/30/2017
Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer - Reflections on the Word of God (April 30, 2017)"Was it Not Necessary that the Christ Should Suffer?"Originally posted in Facebook by Fr. Michael Cheong, FMVD As we journey into the Easter season, it is helpful to remember that we are meant not only to celebrate the fact of the Resurrection of Christ, but especially to remember the things that Jesus did and said in his own lifetime and to re-read it all in the light of the Resurrection; and to re-interpret our own lives according to the Lord's Risen life after his suffering. This happens on this Third Sunday of Easter in the walk to Emmaus, where the two disciples of Christ were actually disappointed with the death of Jesus, and the Lord Himself comes up and walks beside them to listen to them and to help them understand the need and purpose for the cross to have a full life.
Mission to LoveMission, a very simple word with a deep meaning. All of us needs to have this to make us fully human. We are created in this world not only for ourselves but also for others. It feels great if we do something good for others. It will make us be inspired and happy.
"Peace be with you"Originally posted in Facebook by Fr. Michael Cheong, FMVD The Gospel of today shows the disciples gathered in the upper room with fear. Jesus enters in their midst and greets them with his peace, showing them his wounds. At the sight of this, the disciples are filled with joy. It is as if the wounds of Christ in his resurrected body were a sign of hope for all the wounds that are still found in the world. As Christians, we are called to contemplate these wounds like the disciples in order to find peace - peace not in the fact that there are no more problems and struggles in the world, but peace in the faith that Christ has assumed all these wounds in his own body and will bring them all to healing in his own time and ways.
3/19/2017
Don't Make Your Weakness Remain a Weakness - Thoughts from a disciple (Mar. 19, 2017)Don't Make Your Weakness Remain a Weakness![]() Weakness, I believe most of us are not comfortable in hearing this word but in reality we all have this, no one is exempted. I am not a humble person to tell you honestly until now I am still striving to be one . I always struggle to face my weaknesses maybe because I used to think that I am the smart person that I thought I was but little by little I am beginning to accept that I am not. A Meaningful Advent![]() Advent, a season of the year when we already feel that Christmas is just around the corner. Many of us are already thinking of our Christmas Parties, what will be the theme of the celebration, buying new clothes, gatherings but with all our busy minds do we still remember the true essence of the season? |
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