7/4/2018
Prayer Buddies: July 4, 2018“My child, if you are going to serve the LORD, be prepared for times when you will be put to the test. Be sincere & determined”(Sirach 2:1-2)
The Church through the Word & the Eucharist is our shelter & source of strength. We continually receive that grace to live a Christian life amidst all adversities. VERBUM DEI PRAYER BUDDIES
7/2/2018
Prayer Buddies: July 2, 2018“In him you are being built together into a dwelling place of God in the Spirit” (Ephesians 2:22)
Let us be reminded that we are a dwelling place of God & apostles of Christ. We can't make ourselves worthy, but we need to reflect God’s generosity. VERBUM DEI PRAYER BUDDIES
7/1/2018
Prayer Buddies: July 1, 2018"I have told you these things,so that in me you may find peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." (John 16:33)
Peace isn't the absence of trouble but, it is in the presence of Jesus in our troubles. He understands completely when we grieve. So let us be confident enough that peace will rule in our lives and in our hearts because God is working in us. VERBUM DEI PRAYER BUDDIES
6/26/2018
Prayer Buddies: June 26, 2018You yourselves must be on guard. You will be arrested and taken to court. (Mark 13:9)
Whenever our faith is tested, persevere! Suffering or persecution is not the end rather, Jesus encourages us to be still and spiritually prepared. VERBUM DEI PRAYER BUDDIES
6/21/2018
Prayer Buddies: June 21, 2018Whichever one of you has committed no sin may throw the first stone at her. When they heard this, they all left one by one with Jesus left alone. He said to the woman, Is there no one left to condemn you? No sir. She answered. Well then, Jesus said, I do not codemn you either. Go but do not sin again. (John 8:1-11)
To condemn a sinner is so easy. Jesus reminds us that all of us commits sin. But his death on the cross brings us forgiveness. In the Eucharist, Jesus is with us always ready to forgive our sins. We have to acknowledge our sins & be sorry for them, refraining from doing again. VD PRAYER BUDDIES
6/18/2018
Prayer Buddies: June 18, 2018We want you to know the truth that those who died should not be sad and have hope. Jesus died and rose again and so believe that God take back with Jesus those who believe in him. (1Thessalonians 4:13-15)
God gave us hope. Through the Holy Eucharist we are reminded that Jesus is with us everyday. His death and resurrection brought us back to God. Let us continue believing and sharing that only Jesus can give us eternal life. VERBUM DEI PRAYER BUDDIES
6/17/2018
Prayer Buddies: June 17, 2018"The Kingdom of God is like this. A man scatters seed in his field. He sleeps at night, his up and about during the day, and all the while the seeds are sprouting and growing." (Mark 4: 26-34)
Jesus in the Eucharist, all the graces, fruits, virtues that we need are coming abundantly from within us. He is calling each one of us to SOW the SEED of the WORD that is alive & has dynamism to move us. VERBUM DEI PRAYER BUDDIES
6/16/2018
Prayer Buddies: June 16, 2018"Because of our love for you you were ready to share with you not only the good news from God but even our own lives. (1 Thessalonians 2: 8-11)
Jesus is calling everyone of us to partake his mission so that our brothers and sisters may see hope and love. In turn, we will honor, serve, please God and seek to be worthy of Him. VERBUM DEI PRAYER BUDDIES
6/15/2018
Prayer Buddies: June 15, 2018Our message is that God is making all mankind his friends through Christ.
(2 Corinthians 5:18-19)
Jesus in the Holy Eucharist shows His love to us, willing to forgive through the grace of reconciliation and uniting us as brothers and sisters in Him. He is inviting us to love one another. Am I willing to forgive and love even to the unlovable ones? VERBUM DEI PRAYER BUDDIES
6/14/2018
Prayer Buddies: June 14, 2018"There has been enough time for you to be teachers-yet you still need someone to teach you the first lesson of God's message." (Hebrews 5:12-14)
In the Holy Eucharist Jesus speaks to us His message to know the truth on how to live to be righteous and be able to choose life that is eternal. Jesus is inviting us not to be a dull hearer but to be an active bearer of His WORDS. VERBUM DEI PRAYER BUDDIES |