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.
7/24/2020
Daily Guidelines: July 24, 2020July 24, 2020 - Friday
Mt 13:18-23 “The seed sown on rich soil” The word of God are like seeds and we are like the soil. These seeds are being sown to our life when we hear the words of God. Our goal is to be the rich soil so that the seeds sown in to our lives will bear fruit. Aside from the rich soil, there are other factors that affect the seed to grow fruitfully in us. Like the sunlight, it could be a spiritual direction that enlighten us in understanding and living the word. The regular watering, it could be our habitual praying with the word. Let us examine ourselves if we are a rich soil. We can examine also if we are receiving enough sunlight and with our habits so that we may achieve the fruitfulness God wants us to be. Holy Spirit, guide us in our journey as we persevere with the word of God so thay it may bear fruit. #PrayVD
7/23/2020
Daily Guidelines: July 23, 2020July 23, 2020 - Thursday
Mt 13:10-17 “God has revealed the mysteries of the kingdom” Jesus has revealed to us the mysteries of the kingdom but probably we are not yet aware fully of everything. This act of Jesus shows us that the salvation is for all. As we continue to pray with the word of God, we are able to know more of the mysteries of the kingdom. We are invited to persevere more and pray more with the word of God because God will reveal more to you. Mama Mary, teach us to persevere with the word of God so that we may understand the mysteries of the kingdom of God so that we may be able to share it to all. #PrayVD
7/22/2020
Daily Guidelines: July 22, 2020July 22, 2020 - Wednesday
Jn 20:1-2,11-18 “I have seen the Lord” In today’s feast of Mary Magdalene, the impression that we can get from her is that she is the first witness of the resurrection of Jesus. It is good for us to pray and reflect on the life of Mary Magdalene to help us sharers of The Word preach the living God. We are invited to spread the news that Jesus is alive specially to those who thinks the opposite. Mary Magdalene, intercede and guide us as we preach The Good News that we may be able to testify Jesus, our living God. #PrayVD
7/21/2020
Daily Guidelines: July 21, 2020July 21, 2020 - Tuesday
Mt 12:46-50 “For who does the heavenly will of My Father is my brother, and sister and mother” Jesus is showing us not to become indifferent to others. Jesus said that whoever does the will of the Father is brother, sister or mother to Him. This act of Jesus become the bridge of relationship to all people. We might find other people we don’t know much, or a stranger – but Jesus declares that through Him, we have a relationship and responsibilities to that stranger because we are all brothers and sisters in Christ. Mama Mary, teach so that we may enlarge our hearts capable of loving more and to see others as brothers and sisters united in the love of Christ. #PrayVD
7/20/2020
Daily Guidelines: July 20, 2020July 20, 2020 - Monday
Mt 12:38-42 “To the righteous, I will show the saving power of God” Jesus will reveal the saving power of God to whose hearts are righteous. Everytime we choose righteous decisions, God is opening a new door full of fruitfulness. Similarly, when we choose to listen to The Word of God, the door of the evangelization opens up for us and as we continuously choose righteousness, doors will open up that leads us closer to the salvation that God has promised to us. We are invited to choose righteousness in every step we take in our life. Holy Spirit, guide us in this journey of life as we choose the path of righteousness towards the salvation. #PrayVD
7/19/2020
Daily Guidelines: July 19, 2020July 19, 2020 – Sunday
Gospel: Matthew 13: 24-43 The Good Seeds in Us The task of separating the good from evil is reserved to God who sets things right in His own time. In the meantime, patience, tolerance and avoidance of social labels must prevail. In today’s Gospel, the owner of the field believes in the potential of his sown good seeds and he has shown patience and tolerance in waiting for it to bear good fruits for him in spite of the presence of the weeds. The Lord reveals Himself as the owner of the field who believes and hopes in the goodness in all of us patiently waiting for us to change for the better. Let us also ask Mother Mary to help us hope and see the goodness in all the people that we encounter. #PrayVD
7/18/2020
Daily Guidelines: July 18, 2020July 18, 2020 – Saturday
Gospel: Matthew 12:14–21 "Here is my servant, whom I have chosen." (cf. Matthew 12:18) They were so threatened with Jesus and His influence that they decided to put Him to death. Realizing that He was in danger, Jesus decided to withdraw to a secluded place. And yet as a fulfilment of the prophecy, He still accepted those who are sick and forgotten by the society. He continued to become the servant whom the Father had sent to serve and save us. Mother Mary, help us to be like Jesus in serving in spite of the judgment and condemnation of others. Amen. #PrayVD
7/17/2020
Daily Guidelines: July 17, 2020July 17, 2020 – Friday
Gospel: Matthew 12:1–8 “It is mercy I want, not sacrifice.” (cf. Matthew 12:7) Sometimes, we look in the faults of others especially when they don't follow the same rules we follow. And sometimes, we tend to unconsciously criticise others in comparing the good works and sacrifices we do for the Lord. In today's Gospel, Jesus showed both compassion and mercy towards his disciples who felt hunger in walking through a field of grain on the Sabbath as they were criticised by the Pharisees for not following the law. In this time of pandemic, we may still be encouraged to do sensible things having an attitude of mercy and compassion to all instead of judging others from being different with us. #PrayVD
7/16/2020
Daily Guidelines: July 16, 2020July 16, 2020 – Thursday
Gospel: Matthew 11:28–30 “Come to me and I will give you rest.” (cf. Matthew 11:28) This pandemic gives us a handful of worries and concerns: fear about our family’s health, anxiety of not being able to do our plans and goals, grief of losing someone we love – burdened and stressed with the things that are not in our control. In today's Gospel, Jesus invites us to come to Him assuring us that He will give us rest. It is important for us to know where or whom to go when we are burdened and weary. And it is in Jesus that we can find the peace, rest, protection and love that we need. Let us place our anxieties, fears and worries in His hands. Simply spending time with Him through prayer can give us rest and lighten our burdens. Let us also ask Mother Mary to help us to come to Jesus whenever we feel burdened with heavy loads. May we learn how to submit ourselves to the One who could give us rest. Amen. #PrayVD
7/15/2020
Daily Guidelines: July 15, 2020July 15, 2020 – Wednesday
Gospel: Matthew 11:25–27 Things revealed to the simple ones. In today's Gospel, the scribes and Pharisees consider themselves having the authority of the truth and great knowledge about God, but those considering themselves as such are not willing to hear from the Lord. The best way to know God is humility and the greatest obstacle is pride. Jesus rejoices that the Father has decided to reveal himself to the little ones and not to the proud. With this, He emphasizes humility for a true believer has an intimate knowledge of God through Him. It is His great joy to see simple people trusting God in their humble ways. Let us ask Mother Mary to teach us the attitude of simplicity and humility in knowing God even more. Amen. #PrayVD |
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