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"...for my eyes have seen your salvation which you prepared in sight of all the peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and glory for your people Israel..." Lk 2:30-32
Today, we need the inspiration of the Holy Spirit who came down upon Simeon and enabled him to recognize Christ. We too need to pray so that we can behold what he did and said. In prayer, especially through the scriptures, the life of Christ can be imprinted in our minds and hearts. Only then we can also be like Christ, the light for the Gentiles, radiating the love and glory of God in and through our lives... VERBUM DEI PRAYER BUDDIES "I write to you, fathers, because you know him who has existed from the beginning. I write to you, young people, because you have defeated the Evil One..."
(1John 2:13) God is repeatedly telling us, that He is sending His only begotten Son.... for us to know that He exists. God is inviting us to live in His love alone now and forever... VERBUM DEI PRAYER BUDDIES For I have found great joy and consolation in your charity, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed by you, brother.
(Philemon 1:7) How fulfilled our lives would be if others found great joy and consolation in us. The year is almost done, let us reflect on how others feel about us because of what we bring to them. VERBUM DEI PRAYER BUDDIES ...whoever says that he remains in union with God should live just as Jesus Christ did. (1John 2:6)
Living a simple life is a key to follow Christ's footsteps. In this day of the Holy innocents, people who haven't found their Spiritual Father may find the true meaning of being simple: in genuine humility and reject evil. Have we allowed baby Jesus at home in our hearts and not letting evil kill our union with Christ? VERBUM DEI PRAYER BUDDIES "Stay with the Lord; never abandon Him." (Ecclesiastes 2:1-7)
Like a child holding his father's hand. Lord help us to always hold on to you as we celebrate this season of joy and hope for the coming new year ahead. VERBUM DEI PRAYER BUDDIES "And he will reign over Jacob's descendants forever; His kingdom will never end." (Luke 1:33)
Jesus will rule on Earth until the end of time & He is the only King that can defend us from our enemies & sustain us during the most difficult times in our lives. Are we prepared for His coming? VERBUM DEI PRAYER BUDDIES Be like the Son of man who has come, not to be served but to serve and to give his life to redeem many.
(Matthew 20:28) In our hectic schedule of buying gifts, parties and reunions, are we conscious that service with love, with full time and attention to someone is our best gift this Christmas? VERBUM DEI PRAYER BUDDIES "Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when time will come" (Mark 13:33-37)
Let us prepare for the coming of the Lord! Let us return to God and show God is in full control of our life, and what we can say "no" to the world that lures as away from God. VERBUM DEU PRAYER BUDDIES "My son, the father answered, "you are always here with me, and everything i have is yours. But we have to celebrate and be happy, because your brother is dead, but now he is alive; he was lost, but now he has been found." (Luke 15:25-32)
Let us learn to forgive, to give without waiting for something in return, to be generous, to pray for one another, and to love in the best way we can. VERBUM DEI PRAYER BUDDIES |
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