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.
9/22/2019
Daily Guidelines: September 22, 2019September 22, 2019 - Sunday
Gospel: Lk 16:1-13 “The true master” We are reminded again by this gospel that we cannot serve two masters. In our journey, from time to time we have to choose between two masters. Will it be our God of love or our selfish desires. In this time of prayer, we are invited to sense deeply the love of God so that we may always choose the loving master and always follow the ways of loving. Lord, make us the instrument of your love so that others may feel it and may serve you the true master of love. #PrayVD
9/21/2019
Daily Guidelines: September 21, 2019September 21, 2019 - Saturday
Gospel: Mt 9:9-13 “God’s message is for all” In this gospel, Jesus is in the table again to eat with the tax collectors and sinners. The pharisees saw and asked the disciples why Jesus eats with the sinners. This act of Jesus shows to us that His word should be heard not only by the righteous but also the sinners. We preachers of the word are called to share God’s word also to those who really needs it. Holy Spirit grant us the courage and wisdom to share the word especially to those who really needs it. #PrayVD
9/20/2019
Daily Guidelines: September 20, 2019September 20, 2019 Friday
Gospel: Lk 8:1-3 “Jesus sets us free” The gospel describes the people who journeyed with Jesus. Those who were freed from evil. This shows us that following and journeying with Christ is the true freedom. We are invited to seek this true freedom and start journeying with Jesus. Mother Mary, may you teach and show us the beauty of following and journeying with Jesus. #PrayVD
9/15/2019
Daily Guidelines: September 15, 2019September 15, 2019 Sunday
Gospel: Luke 15:1–32 Mercy beyond compare Each of us in some way or at some point in time becomes lost. Today's Gospel shows that God never gives up looking for us; no matter how far we go away from Him like a lost sheep, He gently seeks for us and brings us back to himself. God's mercy for us is beyond compare that He overlooks our faults and failures. Let us ask for the grace to be merciful that we may also give mercy to those who are lost. #PrayVD
9/14/2019
Daily Guidelines: September 14, 2019September 14, 2019 Saturday
Gospel: John 3:13–17 For God so loved the world It was because of love, the love of the Father to us that he gave his only Son for our ransom, so we may live, so we may be restored to life. How are we in our following of Jesus? Are we enjoying life and salvation in Him? The Lord has not condemned the world even if people have disobeyed and displeased Him very much. He has come to save us. God’s mercy is enough and it is not of human standards but of God’s. Today let us have the grace of bringing love and salvation in our families, in our circle of friends, and in our communities. #PrayVD
9/13/2019
Daily Guidelines: September 13, 2019September 13, 2019 Friday
Gospel: Luke 6:39–42 You will see clearly enough. Today's Gospel is a warning to those who judge others without bothering to look deeply into themselves. A disciple who has not learned enough to see his own faults and yet presumes to judge others is not in any position to teach. Jesus is not telling us to just ignore the faults of others but reminding us of our duty to correct the fault of others with great care and caution. He is also inviting us to examine ourselves first on the faults that we commit and be humble on accepting them. #PrayVD
9/12/2019
Daily Guidelines: September 12, 2019September 12, 2019 Thursday
Gospel: Luke 6:27–38 Do good to those who hate you. The enemies Jesus referred to in today’s Gospel are not the people that we don't like, not just the ones who are offensive and annoying. He is talking about people who hate us, who are ready to hurt us, and who wish us evil. We should love these people without expecting anything in return because God loves them as He loves us. Let us ask Mother Mary to teach us to find the grace that we need to love and forgive those who have wronged us. Amen. #PrayVD
9/11/2019
Daily Guidelines: September 11, 2019September 11, 2019 Wednesday
Gospel: Luke 6:20–26 Blessed are the poor The poor whom Jesus calls blessed in today's Gospel are those who had come to realize that they cannot depend on the things of this world for happiness. They are those who seek happiness in God alone. We should empty ourselves to make way for God in our lives. Jesus invites us today to be blessed in seeking God alone. #PrayVD
9/10/2019
Daily Guidelines: September 10, 2019September 10, 2019 Tuesday
Gospel: Luke 6:12–19 Chosen by God Today’s Gospel is about being chosen by God. Jesus chooses the Twelve but first he goes up to a mountain to pray. He spent an entire night in prayer. As they were called, we too are called to carry out a mission – the same mission that Jesus received from the Father. Despite our betrayals, hurtful attacks and unworthiness He still chooses us. It is Him who made us worthy of our following. #PrayVD September 9, 2019 Monday
Gospel: Luke 6:6–11 To save life or to destroy it? In today's Gospel, the society attempts to impose its own standards more than considering the needs of the people with the Pharisees caring more on finding fault on Jesus. Jesus invites us to have faith and trust that are not based on law or any sort of principle, but based on knowing the person of Jesus Christ and letting our experience of the love of God form us. As the law was only given as a guideline to help show love to God and one another. #PrayVD |
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