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.
10/21/2019
Daily Guidelines: October 21, 2019October 21, 2019 Monday
Gospel Luke 12:13-21 "For even though you have many possessions, it is not that which gives you life." Cf Luke 12:15 If we reflect deeper in search of the root cause of most conflicts, we may infer that majority are because of material possessions. Sometimes, human as we are, we get too blinded by greed for earthly wealth that we fail to realize how insignificant these are compared to broken relationships these conflicts cause. Jesus reminds us in today’s gospel to guard our hearts against blinding greed. And that even in the smallest gifts we share, as long as we give it willingly and with love in our hearts, we may be able to give life, and give Christ Himself, to others. #PrayVD
10/20/2019
Daily Guidelines: October 20, 2019October 20, 2019 Sunday
Lk 18:1-8 Will not God vindicate His elect? God is not indifferent to our needs. Like the widow, may we have the same persistent attitude in prayer. Have you experienced waiting on God for a long time to answer your prayers? Trust and hope in God! #PrayVD
10/19/2019
Daily Guidelines: October 19, 2019October 19, 2019 Saturday
Lk 12: 1-8 The Holy Spirit will teach you what to say The first time I had to deliver a retreat talk, I had everything planned out in a script. When the time came, I couldnt find it. The Spirit gave me the words and I was able to deliver the talk. Are we afraid of speaking up for God whether in one on one chats or big gatherings? Remember, when God provides us an opportunity to minister, many times there wont be a script. We just have to trust as the Spirit leads. #PrayVD
10/18/2019
Daily Guidelines: October 18, 2019October 18, 2019 Friday
Lk 10:1-9 Peace be to this house! First impressions make a big difference in our relations with people. First impressions give people a glimpse of who we are and can either bring connection or rejection. Hence, when the disciples met people for the first time, the first thing they did was to make a greeting of peace. What first impression do we give people? Do people immediately see the working of Christ in us? #PrayVD
10/17/2019
Daily Guidelines: October 17, 2019October 17, 2019 Thursday
Lk 11:47-54 Do not lose the key of knowledge In today’s reading, Jesus calls out the Pharisees for their double standards and spiritual blindness. When we ourselves stop listening to God’s word and heed only our thoughts, that is when we lose wisdom, the key of knowledge. We ourselves become spiritually blind and resort to condemning others. Lord, help us to cling to Your words so as to gain true wisdom. #PrayVD
10/17/2019
Daily Guidelines: October 16, 2019October 16, 2019 Wednesday
Lk 11:42-46 You yourselves do not touch the burdens with your fingers Negastars -- that's what we call people who complain, blame and keep passing responsibilities to others. But they themselves will not help in solving the problems they complain about or pass on. Perhaps there have been times we ourselves have been like this, like the Pharisees. Jesus knew the reason: the Pharisees thought too highly of themselves and looked down on others. Lord, wake us up when we become too proud or aloof or uncaring. Help us to lift our fingers to help rather than complain. #PrayVD
10/15/2019
Daily Guidelines: October 15, 2019October 15, 2019 Tuesday
Lk 11:37-41 Give for alms those things that are within. The greatest gifts we can give are often intangible. When my father passed away, I recall the comfort and peace which I received through the kind words and encouragement that friends and family provided. Today, let us recall those times when we gave hope, happiness and consolation to others through our positive words and actions for these reveal how clean our hearts are. Lord, help us to nurture and keep our hearts clean and pure that we may give the best of ourselves always. #PrayVD
10/14/2019
Daily Guidelines: October 14, 2019October 14, 2019 Monday
Lk 11:29-32 Something greater than Solomon is here What does it mean to have wisdom? The Bible tells us that Solomon was the wisest king of all, because he asked the Lord for wisdom and it was granted (1Kings 3:9). It is learning to see beyond the obvious and recognizing the Lord. In today’s reading, the Jews did not recognize Christ as the Savior. Their prejudice and pride prevented them from gaining the wisdom to see. Lord, help us to become truly wise by seeing Christ's daily work of miracles in our lives and around us. #PrayVD
10/13/2019
Daily Guidelines: October 13, 2019October 13, 2019 – Sunday
Gospel: Luke 17:11-19 “ Stand up and go, your faith has saved you.” Here is a sample story of 10 lepers who were healed, yet only 1 came back to thank Jesus. Are we like those 9, pleading when we’re sick, yet forgetting to say thank you when healed? We have to be steadfast in our faithfulness to the Lord, come high and low water, constant in our faith radar, no discouragements. When feeling low, say the Rosary, visit the Adoration Chapel, cry if we must. But stay close to the Lord, no demands, no bribing, no ex-deals ( we do that sometimes). Let’s ask Mama Mary to help us in our journey, let’s imitate her humility and faithfulness. #PrayVD
10/12/2019
Daily Guidelines: October 12, 2019October 12, 2019 – Saturday
Gospel: Luke 11:27-28 “Blessed are those who hear the Word of God and observe it.” Many of us are hardheaded and resist following what God wills in our lives. We refuse to live it out since it’s difficult, feeling like we’re in a straight jacket all the time, we do not see the “freedom” He promised. But as soon as we learn and get to know Him more, we see His wisdom. He didn’t say that there will be no more suffering, but we accept whatever challenges we face. This is the freedom He speaks to us about. Let us learn to abandon to Him completely our past, present and future. May your will be done, Lord, whatever it may please you. #PrayVD |
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