10/15/2017
Prayer Buddies - 10/15/2017"Many are invited, but few are chosen." (Matthew 22: 14)
Central sacrament of daily Christian life -the Eucharist- is a banquet. We are called to share the same bread, to be nourished. What is it that prevents us from having the right attitude for this feast that we are called to? Let us respond to the Lord's invitation. He will give us grace enabling us to live a life much more beautiful than a self directed life. VERBUM DEI PRAYER BUDDIES
10/14/2017
Prayer buddies - 10/14/2017"Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you."(John 20:21)
Let us be reminded once again that we in VD are all apostles of God with a mission to continuously spread the WORD of GOD with love, hard work, and being selfless as we reach out to others. VD PRAYER BUDDIES
10/12/2017
Prayer Buddies - 10/12/2017"And so i say to you. Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the door will be opened to you.(Luke 11:9-10)
In moments of trials, problems, darkness, burnt out, boredom & impatience, are we persistent to ask God's help? Be persistent to Him because he is more generous, more open & more forgiving. This the kind of God we have. He sustains & strengthens our mission as an apostle. VERBUM DEI PRAYER BUDDIES
10/11/2017
Prayer Buddies - 10/10/2017"Because of our love for you, we were ready to share with you not only the Good News from God but even our own lives. You were so dear to us." (1Thes. 2:8)
How is my heart in bringing the Good News? Is it full like Jesus? He is inviting us to have a heart full of love and compassion so that we can be light for all especially to those who have lost hope & have gone astray. May our life be light to all as Jesus made us. VERBUM DEI PRAYER BUDDIES
10/9/2017
Prayer buddies - 10/9/2017"But because he wished to justify himself, he said to Jesus. And who is my neighbor?" Luke 10:25-37
Who is our neighbor? Is it our friends or relatives that can pay us back in return? Jesus teaches that our neighbors are not just our friends nor close to us. They can be far & even be our enemies who, nonetheless we are asked to assist especially in their times of need. We need to love those who are lawless & unclean bcoz Jesus wants us to do likewise. VERBUM DEI PRAYER BUDDIES
10/8/2017
Prayer buddies - 10/8/2017"When the time came to gather the grapes, he sent his slaves to the tenants to receive his share of the harvest." Mt. 21.34
At some point, God sent people to our lives to remind us of His great love for us whenever we are in despair. But we were also sent by God to others so that they may also feel God's love for them. Do you recognize those moments that God sent you to concrete people as bearers of His love for them? Thank you Lord for your trust! VD PRAYER BUDDIES
10/7/2017
Prayer buddies - 10/7/2017...Blessed are you who believed that the Lord's word would come true. (Lk.10:21-24)
How grateful is the one being chosen as an apostle. It is a gift and a privilege. We are willing to accept difficulties and different situations that comes our way. Let's ask Mother Mary to help us to pray how to be strong and be able to accept challenges like her out of love and joy. Share your happiness. VERBUM DEI PRAYER BUDDIES
10/6/2017
Prayer Buddies - 10/6/2017...As Scriptures says: I will dwell and live in their midst I will be their God and they shall be my people. (2Cor.6:14-15)
Many people are slaves by the world: power, riches & pleasure; doing everything for those things. As an apostle of Christ, let us pray for them & not be carried away. Be faithful to God & go against the world & it's sinful ways. Connect to Jesus thru His words, live it out & make a difference like Him. VERBUM DEI PRAYER BUDDIES.
10/5/2017
Prayer Buddies - 10/5/2017And how they preach about him if no one sends them?...How beautiful are feet of the messenger of the Good News. (Rom.10:15)
God needs our life as His collaborator; His messenger. He trusts and believes in us to fulfill this great commission. He is inviting us to share with those around us God's peace towards mankind, His love for us, His gift of grace and His overwhelming mercy. May your feet be beautiful! Amen. VEEBUM DEI PRAYER BUDDIES.
10/4/2017
Prayer buddies - 10/4/2017"Whatever house you enter, first bless them saying: Peace to his house." (Lk. 10:5)
As an apostle we are called to be the bringer of peace. God reminds us that we can do this if there is peace first in our hearts and minds that keep focusing in God's promise, power and presence. Trust Him in bringing peace to your family and friends, that God will solve what is beyond your own power. VERBUM DEI PRAYER BUDDIES |