Verbum Dei Philippines
  • Home
  • Watch + Listen
  • Read
    • News
    • Feature Stories
    • Community Updates
  • Events
  • Communities
    • Pasig City
    • Quezon City
    • Pandacan, Manila
    • Tagaytay City
    • Cebu City
    • Cagayan de Oro City
  • Centers
    • Verbum Dei Center (Tagaytay City)
    • Verbum Dei Apostolate Center (Pasig City)
    • Verbum Dei Apostolate Center (Cebu City)
  • About
    • About Us
    • Our Spirituality
    • Our Founder
  • Contact
  • Home
  • Watch + Listen
  • Read
    • News
    • Feature Stories
    • Community Updates
  • Events
  • Communities
    • Pasig City
    • Quezon City
    • Pandacan, Manila
    • Tagaytay City
    • Cebu City
    • Cagayan de Oro City
  • Centers
    • Verbum Dei Center (Tagaytay City)
    • Verbum Dei Apostolate Center (Pasig City)
    • Verbum Dei Apostolate Center (Cebu City)
  • About
    • About Us
    • Our Spirituality
    • Our Founder
  • Contact
Search by typing & pressing enter

YOUR CART

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. 

6/30/2019 Comments

Daily Guidelines: June 30, 2019

Picture
​June 30, 2019 Sunday
Lk 9:51-62

"When the days drew near, he set his face to go to Jerusalem."

How resolved are we to do the mission God has for each of us?  If it means hardship and difficulty will we continue doing it?  

As Jesus continued his mission throughout Gallilee, He could very well have stopped and stayed somewhere. He could have refused to continue on to Jerusalem knowing what awaited him there. 

But the Gospel says that he “set his face”. The Greek translation literally means He was steadfast.  He trusted that all was in Gods control and that all was according to God’s plan. 

When we feel afraid to continue on, let us pray for the same determination as Jesus!


#PrayVD
Comments

6/29/2019 Comments

Daily Guidelines: June 29, 2019

Picture
​June 29, 2019 Saturday
Matt 16:13-19

"On this rock, I will build my church."

To build a house, you need a good foundation.  Knowing all his weaknesses, you would not have chosen Peter as the foundation of the Church. 

But Peter’s admission of faith is the sign that he could do the job. Because he acknowledged that it is God who is the true Savior and that it is not our work that will be done. It is God’s work and our faith in Him is the rock, the foundation.  

Let us humbly seek God’s grace in whatever we do, knowing that He is our rock.


#PrayVD
Comments

6/28/2019 Comments

Daily Guidelines: June 28, 2019

Picture
​June 28, 2019 Friday 
Lk 15:3-7

"He will go after the one which is lost until he finds it."

A friend recalled when his son got lost in the supermarket. He ran around each aisle shouting his name, until every other customer was looking at him. Finding his son was all that mattered. 

When we are lost, Jesus is like my friend. He loves us so much he cannot bear to lose us.  But the other thing is to let Him find us.  My friend’s son stopped walking and instead waited for his dad to find him. He trusted that his father would look for him.  

Let us trust our Father who wants us always to be found!


#PrayVD
Comments

6/27/2019 Comments

Daily Guidelines: June 27, 2019

Picture
​June 27, 2019 Thursday
Matt 7:21-29

"The house did not fall because it had been founded on the rock."

Storms happen in our life and when strong rains and wind of our problems hit us, we may be tempted to give up. 

Jesus encourages us today that if we trust and believe in His love and His promises, no matter what storm occurs in our life, we will make it thru. He is our rock of salvation and strength. 

Lord, help us to hold on to your love and your Word as our firm foundation! May it keep us faithful in trying times.


#PrayVD
Comments

6/26/2019 Comments

Daily Guidelines: June 26, 2019

Picture
​June 26, 2019 Wednesday
Matt 7:15-20

"Every sound tree bears good fruit."

How can you predict if a sapling will turn out to be a healthy tree?  It all depends on the richness of the soil in which it is planted and the amount of sun and rain that it receives.  Only then will the tree grow to its potential and bear fruit for all. 

If we want to become “sound trees”, we have to make sure we are rooted firmly in Jesus and His nurturing grace. We nourish ourselves with the sunlight of His Word and the rainfall of a strong prayer life.  Let us persevere in growing as good trees for the Kingdom! 

Jesus thank You so much for being our good soil. Give us strength and faith to keep bearing fruit.


#PrayVD
Comments

6/25/2019 Comments

Daily Guidelines: June 25, 2019

Picture
​June 25, 2019 Tuesday
Matt 7:6,12-14

“Enter by the narrow gate.”

How does it feel to walk thru a narrow corridor or a street barely wide enough for two people to pass?  There really is only one way to get thru that passageway and that is to walk straight without any detours.  

Today Jesus tells us that there is only one way to the Kingdom of God.  And He is the way.  There are no detours and no other options. But when we walk in His ways, we find that our paths are made straight and that we will get to where we are supposed to go. 

Lord, give us the strength to walk your path through the narrow gate!


#PrayVD
Comments

6/24/2019 Comments

Daily Guidelines: June 24, 2019

Picture
June 24, 2019 Monday
Lk 1:57-66,80

“The Lord had shown great mercy to her, and they rejoiced with her.”

Today is traditionally the birthday of St. John the Baptist. He was a miracle, a blessing given to Elizabeth and Zechariah in their old age.
What miracle or blessing are you seeking from the Lord right now? Remember that God is exceedingly gracious and works to make all good things possible. Rejoice in Him and trust in His mercy!

Lord, we lift up to you our petitions and we thank you for the mighty things you have done in our lives.

#PrayVD
Comments

6/23/2019 Comments

Daily Guidelines: June 23, 2019

Picture
June 23, 2019 Sunday

Luke 9:11b-17
“They all ate and were satisfied....”

When I come across this story, I am always amazed at how the five loaves and two fish were able to feed over a thousand people! On this feast of Corpus Christi, we are reminded on how the body of Christ has been broken and is being fed to millions of people, on a daily basis. He’s our daily bread.

His Body and Blood are more than enough for us to live and feed us the rest of the lives, spiritually, emotionally and physically, for eternity. 

Mama Mary, may you be our guide in faithfulness and humility, that we may stay close to the Lord at all times.
​

#PrayVD
Comments

6/22/2019 Comments

Daily Guidelines: June 22, 2019

Picture
June 22, 2019 Saturday

Matthew 6:24-34
“Seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness....”

As long as we strive to be holy and follow His precepts, then everything else will be provided for. Let tomorrow take care of itself, let us tackle our trials for each day only. Otherwise our plate will be too full, and we may be more confused.

Let us set our priorities for each day: firstly, time for the Lord and how we can be of service to Him. We seek first His guidance for all the things we need to do, and rely on the Holy Spirit to lead us and allow peace to come thereafter.

Lord, thank you for constantly reminding us that we need to be with You and seek You out at all times, through our daily trials.
​

#PrayVD
Comments

6/21/2019 Comments

Daily Guidelines: June 21, 2019

Picture
June 21, 2019 – Friday
​

Matthew 6:19-23
“For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.”

Jesus says we cannot serve two masters: it’s either God or the world. He tells us not to accumulate so much worldly goods, which we may not be able to use anyway. We must only put together what we will need for a few days and not amass as if there’s a perpetual shortage.

Where and what is the basis of your existence: God or of the world? Do we live in order to eat, buy, do what we want, or do we use our talents and riches to help others? What kind of legacy do we want to leave behind, things that fade away? Or for greater matters beyond us.....

Let us hold on and anchor on the Lord, so we will not be led astray with worldly things.

#PrayVD
Comments
<<Previous

    Archives

    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    December 2016

    Categories

    All Daily Guidelines Reflections On The Word Of God School Of The Word Thoughts From A Disciple

    RSS Feed

Picture
Vertical Divider

Subscribe for updates

© 2023.  Verbum Dei Philippines.