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.
February 3,2021 Wednesday
Gospel: Mark 6:1-6 “What kind of wisdom has been given him?” People who heard Jesus spoke were enthralled, his words penetrated their hearts. They were not mere words, rather Jesus lived it and put it into action. He spoke about God’s immense love for us, that we are all brothers and sisters. Yes, people recognize the wisdom of his teaching yet many reject him! Let us pray that despite the contrast in our midst we may recognize, listen to Jesus in the ordinary, daily encounters. In Jer29:11 Jesus desires only what is good for us. #PrayVD February 2,2021 Tuesday
Gospel: Luke 2:22-40 “The favor of God was upon him” Jesus a great light, God’s gift to mankind, is presented in the temple. God’s favor resting on him as he grew in wisdom and strength. Simeon and Anna who prayed and waited in their old age recognized him and offered praises and thanksgiving to God for our redemption. May we too have the eyes and heart to recognize Jesus in surprising places and in the people in our midst . Let us be open to collaborate in God’s divine plan for all mankind. Uniting ourselves in spirit with Jesus, Mary and Joseph. For as a child of God, we too are gifted to give. #PrayVD February 1, 2021 Monday
Gospel: Mark5:1-20 “Go home to your people and tell them all that the Lord in his mercy has done for you.” We can identify ourselves with the man when we acknowledge that we all have demons that possess us which affects our relationship with Jesus. “For we wrestle not against the flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of darkness of this world, against a spiritual wickedness “ Ep6:12 We may feel distant from him. Yet at this moment , let us run to him and beg to be liberated from darkness. He desires to set us free . His compassion and love heals us and make us whole again. Our encounter with Jesus is not exclusive to us. Jesus commissioned the man to tell everyone what had been done to him. You and I are called the same. Let us live out cheerfully our calling as child of God in these ordinary times, to attract and draw more people to him. #PrayVD
1/24/2021
Daily Guidelines: January 24, 2021January 24, 2021 Sunday
Mk 1:14-20 The time is fulfilled Do you recall the first time you heard the call of the Lord? For me, it was way back in high school when I felt how much I needed to have a relationship with the Lord. It meant everything to me and it still does. When the Lord calls us in our specific realities, he calls on us to fulfill the Kingdom right where we are, with whatever it is we are doing. And he continues calling us each day. Lord thank you for calling us to fulfill the mission here. Grant us always faith and hope to answer. #PrayVD
1/23/2021
Daily Guidelines: January 23, 2021January 23, 2021 Saturday
Mk 3:19-21 He went home What is meant by home? Ordinarily it is the place where our family stays in and where we can easily find people who love and understand us. Unfortunately it is not always the case. Today Jesus experienced rejection when he went home to Nazareth. What will he experience when he comes to visit us in our homes? May he always find welcome and love when he comes to see us. #PrayVD
1/22/2021
Daily Guidelines: January 22, 2021January 22, 2021 Friday
Mk 3:13-19 He gave them authority to cast out demons Some of us will be good in music, others in preaching, others in organizing. Still others in giving counsel to others. Whatever it is, each of has been gifted by the Lord with specific talents to use in building the Kingdom. When we use those gifts for what the Lord intends for us, we can be assured of his authority and power to guide our success. Lord help us slways to use the gifts you have given to us for the good of others and for your glory! #PrayVD
1/21/2021
Daily Guidelines: January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 Thursday
Mk 3:7-12 You are the Son of God As Jesus came into the area, multitudes flocked to see him and obtain healing from him. But did they understand who he truly was? Or did they see him only as a miracle worker? It was the unclean spirits who acknowledged who Jesus was. They saw him deeply, beyond just outward appearances. We in VD are far from being unclean spirits (😊) yet the call for us is the same. Do we acknowledge him as the Son of God and our Savior? Lord help us to have a deep relationship with you so that we can see and experience you in all your glory. #PrayVD
1/20/2021
Daily Guidelines: January 20, 2021January 20 2021, Wednesday
Mk 3:1-6 Stretch out your hand What is it that you need healing for? Perhaps a physical or emotional pain? A broken relationship? Or someone you care about needs the healing. We live in a broken world and our pain makes us feel withered, like a plant without water. Jesus invites us today to take our pain to him, to stretch out our “withered hands” to him so he can comfort and heal us. Lord, we are broken and need healing. The pain inside us takes away our life. We come to you today to seek your loving and healing comfort. #PrayVD
1/19/2021
Daily Guidelines: January 19, 2021January 19, 2021 Tuesday
Mk 2:23-28 He went through the grain fields Like a shepherd leading his flock to pasture, Jesus knew exactly what to bring the disciples as they were getting hungry. However the pharisees protested. They would rather the disciples go hungry rather than break their precious law. Are there situations when we become like the pharisees, when we withhold help to others due to envy or self-righteousness? Today the Lord reminds us that he himself walked through the grain fields to feed his people. Lord help us to follow your life giving example at all times. #PrayVD
1/18/2021
Daily Guidelines: January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 Monday
Mk 2: 18-22 New wine is for fresh wineskins Newness of life, mercies that are new every morning, I make all things new. All throughout Holy Scripture, Jesus tells us that he has come to bring new light and hope into the world. But one thing that prevents us from seeing this light and hope are our own hardened and cynical hearts. Today Jesus reminds us that our hearts must be like new wineskins that are flexible and ready to receive the new wine that God offers us. Lord help us open our hearts to your light and hope! #PrayVD |
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