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.
10/15/2018
Daily Guidelines: October 15, 2018October 15, 2018 - Monday
Gospel: Luke 11:29-32 "..so the Son of Man will be a sign for the people of this day." (cf Luke 11:30) When faced with options, it is common for us to ask for signs to affirm our decisions. But in today's Gospel, Jesus reminds us that He is tge greatest sign in all time - the full revelation of God's love for us. The signs around us may help us see what we need to do, but it is through the grace of having the capacity to listen to Jesus through prayer that we can be assured and certain how He wants to us in concrete ways. As we celebrate the Memorial of St. Teresa, we ask for the same grace to be sensitive on God's presence working in our lives. #PrayVD
10/14/2018
Daily Guidelines: October 14, 2018October 14, 2018 – Sunday
Mk 10: 17-30 The Kingdom of God is possible Every Sunday we go to mass to receive Jesus' body and blood through the Holy Eucharist. But have we ever thought of asking how to receive eternal life? In our gospel, we are presented of a challenging way of how to receive eternal life. Jesus said that it's not merely through obeying commandments. He said, "Go, sell what you have and come follow me." Through this words, eternal life and God's Kingdom will be possible to attain. Let us ask for Mother Mary's confidence in attaining the possibility of God's kingdom through our own sacrifices and following of Jesus. #PrayVD
10/13/2018
Daily Guidelines: October 13, 2018October 13, 2018 – Saturday
Lk 11: 27-28 Be open and hear the Word Most of us receive life advices from our family, friends or workmates. We hear it loudly or maybe blindly. We have an option to follow it or not. Our gospel today speaks about hearing the word of God in a different way. Jesus invites us to observe and apply His words in our life. Unlike some life advices that we don’t like hearing, Jesus words are an exemption. His words want to touch our hearts even if we don’t like it. We are invited to open ourselves and hear His word. Let us ask for Mother Mary’s openness of heart to observe and apply whatever we receive from God’s word today. #PrayVD
10/4/2018
Daily Guidelines: October 4, 2018October 4, 2018 Thursday
Gospel: Luke 10:1-12 "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few." In today’s Gospel, Jesus sent His disciples into mission to every town and with 72 disciples, He acknowledged the need for more which He likened to laborers for a plentiful harvest. There are many things to work on for goodness of our society but there are only few who persevere. It’s because not everyone is available or not everyone offers their availability. The best ability is availability and it is what Jesus needs in each one of us – availability to mission. St. Francis of Assisi, help us that even in our poverty, we can be available to the mission given us. May we always be ready to accept His call. #PrayVD
10/1/2018
Daily Guidelines: October 1, 2018October 1, 2018 Monday
Gospel: Luke 9:46-50 "For he who is least among you all is the one who is great." Jesus in today’s Gospel told His disciples a particular attitude to greatness – to be the least. It may be paradoxical how one can be great by being the least but it is true. To be the least means to have an attitude of considering first the cause of many rather than of one’s own self – to be selfless. And this selflessness starts the mission of giving one’s best for the sake of the many rather than being the best out of the many. St. Therese of the Child Jesus, pray for us to be like Him, the best example of greatness by being selfless, by being the least. #PrayVD |
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