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FRIDAY, JUNE 21 , 2024Friday of the 11th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious GOSPEL OF THE DAY: MATHEW 6:19-23Jesus said to his disciples: "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and decay destroy, and thieves break in and steal. But store up treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor decay destroys, nor thieves break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be."The lamp of the body is the eye. If your eye is sound, your whole body will be filled with light; but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be in darkness. And if the light in you is darkness, how great will the darkness be."Reflection by Lorna Campos: Leadership Trainer. Meta-Coach. Mentor. Youth Facilitator. Inspirational speaker. Covenanted member-Ligaya ng Panginoon. Senior woman leader-University District. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
BIYERNES, HUNYO 21, 2024Biyernes sa Ika-11 na Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Luis Gonzaga, namanata sa DiyosMABUTING BALITA: MATEO 6:19-23Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad, “Huwag kayong mag-impok ng kayamanan dito sa lupa; dito’y may naninirang tanga at kalawang, at may nakapapasok na magnanakaw. Sa halip, impukin ninyo ay mga kayamanan sa langit; doo’y walang naninirang tanga at kalawang, at walang nakapapasok na magnanakaw. Sapagkat kung saan naroon ang inyong kayamanan, naroon din naman ang inyong puso.“Ang mata ang pinakailaw ng katawan. Kaya’t kung malinaw ang iyong mata, maliliwanagan ang buo mong katawan. Ngunit kung malabo ang iyong mata, madirimlan ang buo mong katawan. Kaya’t kung ang liwanag na nasa iyo ay kadiliman pala, napakadilim niyan!”Reflection by Nadz Gawat: Training Head-BDO Network Bank-MSME. Preacher-Pathways ministry. Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2024Thursday of the 11th Week in Ordinary TimeGOSPEL OF THE DAY: MATTHEW 6: 7-15
And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
“This, then, is how you should pray:
“‘Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,[a]
but deliver us from the evil one.[b]’
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.
Reflection by Mitch Fernandez: Trainer - Personality Development Program. Covenanted Member - Holy Trinity Community. Senior Woman Leader. Former Member - Lingkod ng Panginoon, Davao. Wife of Nicol Fernandez. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #scriptures #bibleeadings #Jesus #CatholicChurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
HUWEBES, HUNYO 20, 2024Huwebes ng Ika-11 na Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonMABUTING BALITA: MATEO 6: 7-15
Kapag kayo'y nananalangin, huwag ninyong daanin sa maraming salitang walang kabuluhan na tulad ng ginagawa ng mga Hentil, sapagkat akala nila'y pakikinggan sila dahil sa dami ng kanilang sinasabi. Huwag ninyo silang tularan, sapagkat alam na ng inyong Ama ang kailangan ninyo bago pa man kayo humingi. Manalangin nga kayo tulad nito:
'Ama naming nasa langit,
pakabanalin nawa ang iyong pangalan.
'Dumating nawa ang iyong kaharian,
matupad nawa ang iyong kalooban, dito sa lupa tulad ng sa langit.
Bigyan mo po kami ngayon ng aming pagkain sa araw-araw.
Patawarin mo po kami sa aming mga pagkakautang,
kung paanong nagpatawad kami sa mga nagkakautang sa amin.
At huwag mo kaming pabayaan sa panahon ng pagsubok,
sa halip ay iligtas mo po kami mula sa masama.'[a]
Sapagkat kung pinatatawad ninyo ang iba sa kanilang mga kasalanan, patatawarin din kayo ng inyong Amang nasa langit. Ngunit kung hindi kayo nagpapatawad sa mga pagkakasala ng iba, hindi rin kayo patatawarin ng inyong Ama sa inyong mga pagkakasala.
Reflection by Joey Binay : Sales-Industrial Essential Oil/Fragrances. Head-Communications Ministry. Member: North & Central Sector of MM-Familia#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #scriptures #bibleeadings #Jesus #CatholicChurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2024Wednesday of the 11h Week in Ordinary TimeGOSPEL OF THE DAY: MATTHEW 6: 1-6; 16-18
“Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.
“So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
“And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
Reflection by Abie Custodio: Corporate trainer. Pastoral leader - Ang ligaya ng Panginoon. Underway member - Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. Former missionary worker in Christ Youth in Action (CYA)
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MARTES, HUNYO 19, 2024Martes ng Ika-11 na Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay Paggunita kay San Romualdo, abad[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 6: 1-6, 16-18Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad: “Pag-ingatan ninyo na huwag maging pakitang-tao lamang ang paggawa ninyo ng mabuti. Kapag ganyan ang ginawa ninyo, wala kayong matatamong gantimpala buhat sa inyong Amang nasa langit.“Kaya nga, kapag naglilimos ka, huwag mo nang ipagmakaingay ito, katulad ng ginagawa ng mga mapagpaimbabaw doon sa sinagoga at sa mga lansangan. Ginagawa nila ito upang purihin sila ng mga tao. Sinasabi ko sa inyo: tinanggap na nila ang kanilang gantimpala. Ngunit kung naglilimos ka, huwag mo nang ipaalam ito kahit sa iyong pinakamatalik na kaibigan upang malihim ang iyong paglilimos. At gagantihin ka ng iyong Amang nakakikita ng kabutihang ginagawa mo nang lihim.“At kapag nananalangin kayo, huwag kayong tumulad sa mga mapagpaimbabaw. Mahilig silang manalangin nang patayo sa mga sinagoga at sa mga panukalang-daan, upang makita ng mga tao. Sinasabi ko sa inyo: tinanggap na nila ang kanilang gantimpala. Ngunit kapag mananalangin ka, pumasok ka sa iyong silid at isara mo ang pinto. Saka ka manalangin sa iyong Amang hindi mo nakikita, at gagantihin ka ng iyong Amang nakakikita ng kabutihang ginagawa mo nang lihim.“Kapag nag-aayuno kayo, huwag kayong magmukhang malungkot, tulad ng mga mapagimbabaw. Hindi sila nag-aayos upang malaman ng mga tao na sila’y nag-aayuno. Sinasabi ko sa inyo: tinanggap na nila ang kanilang gantimpala. Kapag ikaw ay nag-aayuno, mag-ayos ka ng buhok at maghilamos upang huwag mapansin ng mga tao na nag-aayuno ka. Ang iyong Amang hindi mo nakikita ang siya lamang makaaalam nito. Siya, na nakakikita ng kabutihang ginagawa mo nang lihim, ang gaganti sa iyo.”
Reflection by Mayette Salvedia: Missionary-Co-founder of Sambahayan ng Diyos Community. Intercessor. Spiritual Formator. Covenanted Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #scriptures #bibleeadings #Jesus #CatholicChurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2024Tuesday of the 11h Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Gregory Barbarigo, Bishop GOSPEL OF THE DAY: MATTHEW 5: 43-48Jesus said to his disciples: "You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your heavenly Father, for he makes his sun rise on the bad and the good,and causes rain to fall on the just and the unjust.For if you love those who love you, what recompense will you have? Do not the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet your brothers only, what is unusual about that?Do not the pagans do the same? So be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect."Reflection by Vanessa Ocampo: Corporate Trainer/Financial Consultant. Senior Woman Leader Trainee/Pastoral Leader-Servants of the Living God Community (Ormoc, Leyte)#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #scriptures #bibleeadings #Jesus #CatholicChurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MARTES, HUNYO 19, 2024Martes ng Ika-11 na Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay Santo Gregorio Barbarigo, ObispoMABUTING BALITA: MATEO 5 : 43 - 48Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad, “Narinig na ninyong sinabi, ‘Ibigin mo ang iyong kaibigan at kapootan mo ang iyong kaaway.’ Ngunit ito naman ang sabi ko: ibigin ninyo ang inyong mga kaaway, at idalangin ninyo ang mga umuusig sa inyo, upang kayo’y maging tunay na anak ng inyong Amang nasa langit. Sapagkat pinasisikat niya ang araw sa masasama at sa mabubuti, at pinapapatak niya ang ulan sa mga banal at sa mga makasalanan. Kung ang mga umiibig sa inyo ang siya lamang ninyong iibigin, ano pang gantimpala ang inyong hihintayin? Hindi ba’t ginagawa rin ito ng mga publikano? At kung ang binabati lamang ninyo’y ang inyong mga kapatid, ano ang nagawa ninyong higit kaysa iba? Ginagawa rin iyon ng mga Hentil! Kaya, dapat kayong maging ganap, gaya ng inyong Amang nasa langit.”Reflection by Roy Azarcon : Research and Tutorial Services. Pathways Wide Intercession Ministry Head. Tahanan ng Panginoon Area Worker. Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #scriptures #bibleeadings #Jesus #CatholicChurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2024Monday of the 11th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saints Blaise and Diogen, Martyrs of the Via Salaria AnticaGOSPEL OF THE DAY: MATTHEW 5 : 38 - 42Jesus said to his disciples: "You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. But I say to you, offer no resistance to one who is evil. When someone strikes you on your right cheek, turn the other one to him as well. If anyone wants to go to law with you over your tunic, hand him your cloak as well. Should anyone press you into service for one mile, go with him for two miles.Give to the one who asks of you, and do not turn your back on one who wants to borrow."
Reflection by Aiania Dalangin: Missionary-Kairos Asia; Former member-The Light Of the World Iligan and Cagayan de Oro; Member-Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon and Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
LUNES, HUNYO 17, 2024Linggo ng Ikalabing-isang Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita sa mga Santong sina Santo Blaise at Diogen, Mga Martir sa Via Salaria AnticaMABUTING BALITA: MATEO 5 : 38 - 42 Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad, “Narinig ninyo na sinabi: ‘Mata sa mata at ngipin sa ngipin.’ Ngunit ngayo’y sinasabi ko sa inyo: huwag ninyong labanan ang masamang tao. Kung may sumampal sa iyo sa kanang pisngi, iharap mo pa sa kanya ang kabila. Kung ipagsakdal ka ninuman upang makuha ang iyong baro, ibigay mo sa kanya pati ang iyong balabal. Kung sapilitang ipapasan sa iyo ng manlulupig ang kanyang dala nang isang kilometro, pasanin mo ito nang dalawang kilometro. Magbigay ka sa nanghihingi sa iyo, at huwag mong pahindian ang nanghihiram sa iyo.”Reflection by Michael Shok Ariola : Servant leader/Full time missionary-Couples for Christ (CFC). Head of Ministry Development and Deployment Program.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel #Pentecost #Pentekostes #EspirituSanto #HappybirthdayChurch
SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 2024The 11h Sunday in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saints Quiricus and Julietta, martyrs GOSPEL OF THE DAY: MARK 4: 26 - 34
He also said, “This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. All by itself the soil produces grain—first the stalk, then the head, then the full kernel in the head. As soon as the grain is ripe, he puts the sickle to it, because the harvest has come.”
Again he said, “What shall we say the kingdom of God is like, or what parable shall we use to describe it? It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest of all seeds on earth. Yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest of all garden plants, with such big branches that the birds can perch in its shade.”
With many similar parables Jesus spoke the word to them, as much as they could understand. He did not say anything to them without using a parable. But when he was alone with his own disciples, he explained everything.
Reflection by Nini Icasas: Real Estate Broker. Academic Board-Harvest Institute. Former President-Institute for Pastoral Development. Senior Woman Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel #Peace #PentecostSunday #Pentecost #PeacebewithYou
LINGGO, HUNYO 16, 2024Linggo ng Ikalabing-isang Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Quiricus at Santa Julietta, mga martirMABUTING BALITA: MARCOS 4: 26 - 34 Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa mga tao, “Ang paghahari ng Diyos ay maitutulad sa isang naghahasik ng binhi sa kanyang bukid. Pagkatapos niyon, magpapatuloy siya sa kanyang pang-araw-araw na gawain; tutubo at lalago ang binhi nang hindi niya nalalaman kung paano. Ang lupa’y siyang nagpapasibol at nagpapabunga sa mga pananim: usbong muna, saka uhay na pagkatapos ay mahihitik sa mga butil. Pagkahinog ng mga butil, agad itong ipagagapas sapagkat dapat nang anihin.“Sa ano natin ihahambing ang paghahari ng Diyos?” sabi pa ni Hesus. “Anong talinghaga ang gagamitin natin upang ilarawan ito? Tulad ito ng butil ng mustasa na siyang pinakamaliit sa lahat ng binhi. Kapag natanim na at lumago, ito’y nagiging pinakamalaki sa lahat ng puno ng gulay; nagkakasanga ito nang malalabay, anupat ang mga ibon ay nakapamumugad sa mga sanga nito.”Ang Salita’y ipinangaral ni Hesus sa kanila sa pamamagitan ng maraming talinghagang tulad nito, ayon sa makakaya ng kanilang pang-unawa. Hindi siya nangaral sa kanila nang hindi gumagamit ng talinghaga; ngunit ipinaliwanag niya nang sarilinan sa kanyang mga alagad ang lahat ng bagay.Reflection by Adrian Bondoc: Human Resources and Training Consultant. Executive Producer-Kakaiba Ka! Ministry. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel #Pentecost #Pentekostes #EspirituSanto #HappybirthdayChurch
SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2024Saturday of 10th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Bernard of MenthonMemorial of Saint Germana Cousin, virgin GOSPEL OF THE DAY: MATTHEW 4: 33 - 37 Jesus said to his disciples: "You have heard that it was said to your ancestors, Do not take a false oath, but make good to the Lord all that you vow. But I say to you, do not swear at all; not by heaven, for it is God's throne; nor by the earth, for it is his footstool; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. Do not swear by your head,for you cannot make a single hair white or black.Let your 'Yes' mean 'Yes,' and your 'No' mean 'No.'Anything more is from the Evil One."Reflection by Ramil dela Cruz: Recruitment Lead in a Global Bank; Member, Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon; Core Team Member, The Lord's Boardroom; Musician-Plantito-Baller#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SABADO, HUNYO 15, 2024Sabado sa Ika-10 na Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Bernardo Paggunita kay San Hermana, dalagaMABUTING BALITA: MATEO 4: 33 - 37 Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad, “Narinig pa ninyo na noong una’y iniutos sa mga tao, ‘Huwag kang sisira sa iyong pinanumpaang pangako bagkus ay tupdin mo ang iyong sinumpaan sa Panginoon.’ Ngunit ngayo’y sinasabi ko sa inyo: huwag na kayong sumumpa kung nangangako kayo. Huwag ninyong sabihing, ‘Saksi ko ang langit,’ sapagkat ito’y trono ng Diyos; o kaya’y ‘Saksi ko ang lupa,’ sapagkat ito’y tuntungan ng kanyang mga paa. Huwag din ninyong sabihing, ‘Saksi ko ang Jerusalem,’ sapagkat ito’y lungsod ng dakilang Hari. Ni huwag mong sabihing, ‘Mamatay man ako,’ sapagkat ni isang buhok sa iyong ulo’y hindi mo mapapuputi o mapaiitim. Sabihin mo na lang na ‘Oo’ kung oo at ‘Hindi’ kung hindi; sapagkat buhat na sa Masama ang anumang sumpang idaragdag dito.”Reflection by Alvin Fabella : COO, EScience Corp, District Head Coordinator, South Sector. Speaker. Retreat Master. Radio Anchor, Kakaiba Ka! Contributor- Kerygma Magazine/Didache. https://who-are-you-following.blogspot.com/2020/06/if-youre-tired-of-waiting-this-post-is.html#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2024Friday of the 10th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Prophet Elisha GOSPEL OF THE DAY: MATTHEW 5: 27 - 32Jesus said to his disciples: "You have heard that it was said, You shall not commit adultery. But I say to you,everyone who looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one of your members than to have your whole body thrown into Gehenna.
And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one of your members than to have your whole body go into Gehenna."It was also said, Whoever divorces his wife must give her a bill of divorce. But I say to you, whoever divorces his wife (unless the marriage is unlawful) causes her to commit adultery, and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery."Reflection by Rienne Angeles: Full time worker/Digital evangelization ministry-One Touch Productions. Pastoral Leader and Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
BIYERNES, HUNYO 14, 2024Biyernes sa Ika-10 na Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay Propeta Elisia MABUTING BALITA: MATEO 5: 27 - 32 Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad, “Narinig ninyo na noong una’y iniutos sa mga tao, ‘Huwag kang makikiapid.’ Ngunit ngayo’y sinasabi ko sa inyo: ang sinumang tumingin nang may mahalay na pagnanasa sa isang babae, sa isip niya’y nakiapid na siya sa babaing iyon. Kung ang mata mo ang siyang nagiging sanhi ng iyong pagkakasala, dukutin mo at itapon! Sapagkat mabuti pang mawalan ka ng isang bahagi ng katawan kaysa buo ang iyong katawang itapon sa impiyerno. Kung ang iyong kamay ang siyang nagiging sanhi ng iyong pagkakasala, putulin mo at itapon! Mabuti pang mawalan ka ng isang bahagi ng katawan kaysa buo ang iyong katawang itapon sa impiyerno.
“Sinabi rin naman, ‘Kapag pinahiwalay ng lalaki ang kanyang asawa, ito’y dapat niyang bigyan ng kasulatan ng paghihiwalay.’ Ngunit ngayo’y sinasabi ko sa inyo: kapag pinahiwalay ng isang lalaki ang kanyang asawa nang hindi naman ito nangangalunya, at ito’y nag-asawang muli, ang lalaking iyo’y nagkasala – itinulak niya ang kanyang asawa sa pangangalunya. At sinumang mag-asawa sa babaing hiniwalayan ay nangangalunya.”
Reflection by Glen Glorioso: Licensed Financial Adviser. Youth worker, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Preacher.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2024Thursday of the 10th Week in Ordinary TimeGOSPEL OF THE DAY: MATTHEW 5: 20 - 26
For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.
“You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.
“Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.
“Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still together on the way, or your adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison. Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny.
Video by Jeng Quitain: Educator. Pastoral Affairs Supervisor at a Catholic Progressive School. Senior Woman Leader of Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.
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HUWEBES, HUNYO 13, 2024Huwebes sa Ika-10 na Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Antonio de Padua, Pari at Pantas ng Simbahan MABUTING BALITA: MATEO 5: 20 - 26 Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad, “Sinasabi ko sa inyo: kung ang pagsunod ninyo sa kalooban ng Diyos ay tulad lamang ng pagsunod ng mga eskriba at mga Pariseo, hindi kayo makapapasok sa kaharian ng Diyos.”“Narinig ninyo na noong una’y iniutos sa mga tao, ‘Huwag kang papatay; ang sinumang makamatay ay mananagot sa hukuman.’ Ngunit ngayo’y sinasabi ko sa inyo: ang mapoot sa kanyang kapatid ay mananagot sa hukuman; ang humamak sa kanyang kapatid ay mananagot sa Sanedrin, at sinumang magsabi sa kanyang kapatid ‘Ulol ka!’ ay mapapasaapoy ng impiyerno. Kaya’t kung naghahandog ka sa Diyos, at maalaala mo na may sama ng loob sa iyo ang kapatid mo, iwan mo muna ang iyong handog sa harap ng dambana at makipagkasundo ka sa kanya. Saka ka magbalik at maghandog sa Diyos.“Kung may magsakdal laban sa iyo sa hukuman, makipag-ayos ka sa kanya habang may panahon, bago ka niya iharap sa hukom. At kung hindi’y ibibigay ka niya sa hukom, na magbibigay naman sa iyo sa tanod, at ikaw ay mabibilanggo. Sinasabi ko sa iyo: hindi ka makalalabas doon hangga’t hindi mo nababayaran ang kahuli-hulihang kusing.”Reflection by Paul Gerard Saret: Product Manager, Cargill Philippines. District Evangelization and Music Ministry of NS1C. Underway Member of Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2024Wednesday of the 10th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Leo III, PopeGOSPEL OF THE DAY: MATTHEW 5: 17 - 19Jesus said to his disciples: "Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. Amen, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or the smallest part of a letter will pass from the law, until all things have taken place. Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do so will be called least in the Kingdom of heaven. But whoever obeys and teaches these commandments will be called greatest in the Kingdom of heaven."Reflection by John Paul Felix: Missionary for Human Resource Business Partner. Covenanted for Christ Community (CFCC), Malaysia. Serving in core team of FIAT (Friends in Action for Christ, Kuala Lumpur) and Christ's Youth in Action (University Outreach, Penang)#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #scriptures #bibleeadings #Jesus #CatholicChurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MIYERKULES, HUNYO 12 , 2024Miyerkules ng Ika-10 na Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Leo III, Papa MABUTING BALITA: MATEO 5: 17 - 19Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad, “Huwag ninyong akalaing naparito ako upang pawalang-bisa ang Kautusan at ang aral ng mga propeta. Naparito ako, hindi upang pawalang-bisa kundi para ipaliwanag at ganapin ang mga iyon. Tandaan ninyo ito: magwawakas ang langit at ang lupa, ngunit ang kaliit-liitang bahagi ng Kautusan ay di mawawalan ng bisa hangga’t hindi nagaganap ang lahat. Kaya’t sinumang magpawalang-halaga kahit sa kaliit-liitang bahagi nito, at magturo nang gayun sa mga tao, ay ibibilang na pinakamababa sa kaharian ng Diyos. Ngunit ang gumaganap ng Kautusan at nagtuturo na tuparin iyon ay ibibilang na dakila sa kaharian ng Diyos.”
Video by Alvin Fabella : COO, EScience Corp, District Head Coordinator, South Sector. Speaker. Retreat Master. Radio Anchor, Kakaiba Ka! Contributor- Kerygma Magazine/Didache. https://who-are-you-following.blogspot.com/2020/06/if-youre-tired-of-waiting-this-post-is.html#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #scriptures #bibleeadings #Jesus #CatholicChurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2024Tuesday of the 10th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Apostle Barnabas GOSPEL OF THE DAY: MATTHEW 10 : 7 - 13 And preach as you go, saying, `The kingdom of heaven is at hand.' Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. You received without paying, give without pay. Take no gold, nor silver, nor copper in your belts, no bag for your journey, nor two tunics, nor sandals, nor a staff; for the laborer deserves his food. And whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy in it, and stay with him until you depart. As you enter the house, salute it. And if the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it; but if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you.Reflection by Anya Santos: Campus Staffer for Christ’s Youth in Action. Member of Ligaya Ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #scriptures #bibleeadings #Jesus #CatholicChurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MARTES, HUNYO 11, 2024Martes ng Ika-10 na Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay Apostol BarnabasMABUTING BALITA: MATEO 10 : 7 - 13
Sa inyong paghayo ay ipahayag ninyo: ‘Malapit nang dumating ang kaharian ng langit.’ Ang mga maysakit ay inyong pagalingin, ang mga patay ay inyong buhayin, ang mga ketongin ay inyong linisin, at ang mga demonyo ay inyong palayasin. Tinanggap ninyo nang walang bayad, ipamigay din ninyong walang bayad. Huwag kayong magdadala ng ginto, pilak o tanso sa inyong lalagyan ng salapi, o kaya'y ng supot para sa inyong paglalakbay, o ng dalawang bihisan, o mga sandalyas, o tungkod, sapagkat may karapatan ang manggagawa sa kanyang pagkain. At saanmang bayan o nayon kayo makarating, humanap kayo roon ng taong karapat-dapat. Makituloy kayo sa kanya hanggang sa inyong paglisan. Pagpasok ninyo sa bahay, basbasan ninyo ito. At kung karapat-dapat ang sambahayang iyon, igawad ninyo ang inyong basbas ng kapayapaan doon, subalit kung hindi ito karapat-dapat, bawiin ninyo ang basbas ng kapayapaang iginawad ninyo.
Reflection by JV Salayo : Teacher/Education consultant. Assistant site leader-Pathways Sta. Rosa. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.
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MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2024Monday of the 10th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Landry, Bishop GOSPEL OF THE DAY: MATTHEW 5 : 1 - 12When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain,and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him.He began to teach them, saying:“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,for they will be satisfied.Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God.Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute youand utter every kind of evil against you falsely because of me.Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven. Thus they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”Reflection by Vanessa Ocampo: Corporate Trainer/Financial Consultant. Senior Woman Leader Trainee/Pastoral Leader-Servants of the Living God Community (Ormoc, Leyte)#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
LUNES, HUNYO 10, 2024Monday ng Ika-10 na Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Leandro, Obispo MABUTING BALITA: MATEO 5 : 1 - 12Noong panahong iyon, nang makita ni Hesus ang napakakapal na tao, umahon siya sa bundok. Pagkaupo niya’y lumapit ang kanyang mga alagad, at sila’y tinuruan niya ng ganito:“Mapalad ang mga aba na wala nang inaasahan kundi ang Diyos,sapagkat makakasama sila sa kanyang kaharian.“Mapalad ang mga nahahapis, sapagkat aaliwin sila ng Diyos.“Mapalad ang mga mapagpakumbaba,sapagkat tatamuhin nila ang ipinangako ng Diyos.“Mapalad ang mga nagmimithing makatupad sa kalooban ng Diyos,sapagkat ipagkakaloob sa kanila ang kanilang minimithi.“Mapalad ang mga mahabagin,sapagkat kahahabagan sila ng Diyos.“Mapalad ang mga may malinis na puso,sapagkat makikita nila ang Diyos.“Mapalad ang mga gumagawa ng daan sa ikapagkakasundo,sapagkat sila’y ituturing ng Diyos na mga anak niya.“Mapalad ang mga pinag-uusig dahil sa kanilang pagsunod sa kalooban ng Diyos,sapagkat makakasama sila sa kanyang kaharian.“Mapalad kayo kapag dahil sa aki’y inaalimura kayo ng mga tao, pinag-uusig at pinagwiwikaan ng lahat ng uri ng kasamaan na pawang kasinungalingan. Magdiwang kayo at magalak, sapagkat malaki ang inyong gantimpala sa langit. Gayun din ang ginawa ng mga tao sa mga propetang nauna sa inyo.”Reflection by Gabs Fidel. Development & DISC Personality Coach, Trainer, and Speaker/Head of Worship Team-Familia Community Youth Mission#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel #Pentecost #Pentekostes #EspirituSanto #HappybirthdayChurch
SUNDAY, JUNE 9, 2024The 10th Sunday in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Ephraim, Deacon and Doctor of the ChurchGOSPEL OF THE DAY: MARK 3: 20 - 35
Then Jesus entered a house, and again a crowd gathered, so that he and his disciples were not even able to eat. When his family heard about this, they went to take charge of him, for they said, “He is out of his mind.”
And the teachers of the law who came down from Jerusalem said, “He is possessed by Beelzebul! By the prince of demons he is driving out demons.”
So Jesus called them over to him and began to speak to them in parables: “How can Satan drive out Satan? If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand. And if Satan opposes himself and is divided, he cannot stand; his end has come. In fact, no one can enter a strong man’s house without first tying him up. Then he can plunder the strong man’s house. Truly I tell you, people can be forgiven all their sins and every slander they utter, but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; they are guilty of an eternal sin.”
He said this because they were saying, “He has an impure spirit.”
Then Jesus’ mother and brothers arrived. Standing outside, they sent someone in to call him. A crowd was sitting around him, and they told him, “Your mother and brothers are outside looking for you.”
“Who are my mother and my brothers?” he asked.
Then he looked at those seated in a circle around him and said, “Here are my mother and my brothers! Whoever does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother.” Reflection by Aldem Salvana: Meta-NLP Trainer. Meta-Coach. Chief Learning Executive-Breakthrough Coaching and Consulting Inc. Author-The World Class Coach. Covenanted Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel #Peace #PentecostSunday #Pentecost #PeacebewithYou
LINGGO, JUNE 9, 2024Linggo ng Ika-10 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Efren, Dyakano at Pantas ng SimbahanMABUTING BALITA: MARCOS 3: 20 - 35 Noong panahong iyon, pag-uwi ni Hesus, muling nagkatipon ang napakaraming tao, anupat hindi man lamang makuhang kumain ni Hesus at ng kanyang mga alagad. Nang mabalitaan ito ng kanyang mga kasambahay, sila’y pumaroon upang kunin siya, sapagkat ang sabi ng mga tao, “Nasisiraan siya ng bait!”Sinabi naman ng mga eskribang dumating mula sa Jerusalem, “Inaalihan siya ni Beelzebul, ang prinsipe ng mga demonyo. Ito ang nagbigay sa kanya ng kapangyarihang magpalayas ng mga demonyo!” Kaya’t pinapalapit ni Hesus ang mga tao at sinabi sa kanila ang ilang talinghaga: “Paano mangyayaring palayasin ni Satanas si Satanas?” Kapag naglaban-laban ang nasasakupan ng isang kaharian, hindi mananatili ang kahariang iyon. At kapag naglaban-laban ang magkakasambahay, hindi mananatili ang sambahayang iyon. Gayun din naman, kapag naghimagsik si Satanas laban sa kanyang sarili at naglaban-laban ang kanyang nasasakupan, hindi magtatagal at darating ang kanyang wakas.“Walang makapapasok sa bahay ng isang taong malakas at makaaagaw ng kanyang ari-arian, malibang gapusin muna niya ang taong iyon. Saka pa lamang niya malolooban ang bahay na iyon.“Tandaan ninyo ito: maaaring ipatawad sa mga tao ang lahat ng kasalanan at panlalait nila sa Diyos, ngunit ang sinumang lumait sa Espiritu Santo ay hindi mapatatawad. Ang kanyang kasalanan ay hindi mapapawi kailanman.” Sinabi ito ni Hesus sapagkat ang sabi ng ilan, “Inaalihan siya ng masamang espiritu.”Dumating ang ina at mga kapatid ni Hesus. Sila’y nasa labas ng bahay at ipinatawag siya. Noon nama’y maraming taong nakaupo sa palibot ni Hesus, at may nagsabi sa kanya, “Nariyan po sa labas ang inyong ina at mga kapatid; ipinatatawag kayo.” “Sino ang aking ina at mga kapatid?” ani Hesus. Tumingin siya sa mga nakaupo sa palibot niya at nagwika: “Ito ang aking ina at mga kapatid! Sapagkat ang sinumang tumatalima sa kalooban ng Diyos; ay siya kong ina at mga kapatid.”Reflection by Ruel Morales : Unit Manager/Financial Adviser-AXA Philippines. Independent Coffee Distributor. Covenanted Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel #Pentecost #Pentekostes #EspirituSanto #HappybirthdayChurch
SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 2024Saturday of 9th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin MaryGOSPEL OF THE DAY: LUKE 2: 41 - 51
Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Festival of the Passover. When he was twelve years old, they went up to the festival, according to the custom. After the festival was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it. Thinking he was in their company, they traveled on for a day. Then they began looking for him among their relatives and friends. When they did not find him, they went back to Jerusalem to look for him. After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. Everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding and his answers. When his parents saw him, they were astonished. His mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been anxiously searching for you.”
“Why were you searching for me?” he asked. “Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?” But they did not understand what he was saying to them.
Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart.
Reflection by Anya Santos: Campus Staffer for Christ’s Youth in Action. Member of Ligaya Ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SABADO, HUNYO 8, 2024Sabado sa Ika-9 na Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita sa Kalinis-linisang Puso ng Birheng MariaMABUTING BALITA: LUCAS 2: 41 - 51Taun-taon, tuwing Pista ng Paskuwa, ang mga magulang ni Hesus ay pumupunta sa Jerusalem. At nang labindalawang taon na siya, pumaroon sila gaya ng dati nilang ginagawa. Pagkatapos ng pista, sila’y umuwi na. Nagpaiwan si Hesus sa Jerusalem ngunit hindi ito napansin ng kanyang mga magulang. Sa pag-aakala ng isa na si Hesus ay kasama ng isa, nagpatuloy sila sa maghapong paglalakbay. Nang malaman nilang hindi siya kasama, siya’y hinanap nila sa kanilang mga kamag-anak at kakilala. Hindi nila siya matagpuan, kaya’t bumalik sila sa Jerusalem upang doon hanapin. At nang ikatlong araw, natagpuan nila si Hesus sa loob ng templo, nakaupong kasama ng mga guro. Nakikinig siya sa kanila at nagtatanong; at ang lahat ng nakarinig sa kanya ay namangha sa kanyang katalinuhan. Nagtaka rin ang kanyang mga magulang nang siya’y makita. Sinabi ng kanyang ina, “Anak, bakit naman ganyan ang ginawa mo sa amin? Balisang-balisa na kami ng iyong ama sa paghahanap sa iyo.” Sumagot siya, “Bakit po ninyo ako hinahanap? Hindi ba ninyo alam na ako’y dapat na nasa bahay ng aking Ama?” Ngunit hindi nila naunawaan ang pananalitang ito.Video by Lawrence Quintero : Missionary Development and Deployment Program Head of Couples for Christ#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2024Friday of the 9th Week in Ordinary TimeSolemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of JesusGOSPEL OF THE DAY: JOHN 19 : 31 - 37Now it was the day of Preparation, and the next day was to be a special Sabbath. Because the Jewish leaders did not want the bodies left on the crosses during the Sabbath, they asked Pilate to have the legs broken and the bodies taken down. The soldiers therefore came and broke the legs of the first man who had been crucified with Jesus, and then those of the other. But when they came to Jesus and found that he was already dead, they did not break his legs. Instead, one of the soldiers pierced Jesus’ side with a spear, bringing a sudden flow of blood and water. The man who saw it has given testimony, and his testimony is true. He knows that he tells the truth, and he testifies so that you also may believe. These things happened so that the scripture would be fulfilled: “Not one of his bones will be broken,” and, as another scripture says, “They will look on the one they have pierced.”Reflection by Edwin Cano: Principal Consultant (Electric Power System Planning and Operations); Servant Worker for Brotherhood of the King, Communion Prayer Group and The Heart of Mary prayer group.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
BIYERNES, HUNYO 7, 2024Biyernes sa Ika-9 na Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonDakilang Kapistahan ng Kamahal-mahalang Puso ni Hesus MABUTING BALITA: JUAN 19: 31 - 37 Noo’y Araw ng Paghahanda, at ayaw ng mga Judio na manatili sa krus ang mga bangkay sa Araw ng Pamamahinga sapagkat dakila ang Araw ng Pamamahingang ito. Kaya’t hiniling nila kay Pilato na ipabali ninto ang mga binti ng mga ipinako sa krus, at alisin doon ang mga bangkay. Naparoon nga ang mga kawal at binali ang mga binti ng dalawang ipinakong kasabay ni Hesus. Ngunit pagdating nila kay Hesus at makitang patay na siya, hindi na nila binali ang kanyang binti. Subalit inulos ng sibat ng isa sa mga kawal ang tagiliran ni Hesus, at biglang dumaloy ang dugo at tubig. Ang nakakita nito ang nagpapatotoo — tunay ang kanyang patotoo at alam niyang katotohanan ang sinabi niya – upang kayo’y maniwala. Nangyari ang mga ito upang matupad ang sinabi ng kasulatan, “Walang mababali isa man sa kanyang mga buto.” At sinabi naman ng ibang bahagi ng Kasulatan, “Pagmamasdan nila ang kanilang inulos.”Reflection by Nadz Gawat: Training Head-BDO Network Bank-MSME. Preacher-Pathways ministry. Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2024Wednesday of the 9th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Boniface, Bishop and MartyrGOSPEL OF THE DAY: MARK 12 : 28 - 34
One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?”
“The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”
“Well said, teacher,” the man replied. “You are right in saying that God is one and there is no other but him. To love him with all your heart, with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.”
When Jesus saw that he had answered wisely, he said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And from then on no one dared ask him any more questions.
Reflection by Danny Dy: Management consultant and urban farmer. CEFAM-counselor. Former CYA and member of LNP.Core team member for National Family Life Service Coordination-BCBP#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #scriptures #bibleeadings #Jesus #CatholicChurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
HUWEBES, HUNYO 6, 2024Huwebes sa Ika-9 na Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Norberto, Obispo bn MABUTING BALITA: MARCOS 12: 28 - 34Noong panahong iyon, isa sa mga eskriba ay lumapit kay Hesus at nagtanong, “Alin pong utos ang pinakamahalaga?” Sumagot si Hesus, “Ito ang pinakamahalagang utos, ‘Pakinggan mo, Israel! Ang Panginoon na ating Diyos – siya lamang ang Panginoon. Ibigin mo ang Panginoon mong Diyos nang buong puso, nang buong kaluluwa, nang buong pag-iisip, at nang buong lakas,’ Ito naman ang pangalawa, ‘Ibigin mo ang iyong kapwa gaya ng iyong sarili’ Wala nang ibang utos na hihigit pa sa mga ito.” “Tama po, Guro!” wika ng eskriba. “Totoo ang sinabi ninyo. Iisa ang Diyos at wala nang iba liban sa kanya. At ang umibig sa kanya nang buong puso, buong pag-iisip, at buong lakas, at ang umibig sa kapwa gaya ng kanyang sarili ay higit na mahalaga kaysa magdala ng lahat ng handog na susunugin, at iba pang mga hain.” Nakita ni Hesus na matalino ang kanyang sagot, kaya’t sinabi niya, “Malapit ka nang mapabilang sa mga pinaghaharian ng Diyos.” At wala nang nangahas magtanong kay Hesus mula noon.Reflection by Joey Binay: Sales-Industrial Essential Oil/Fragrances. Head-Communications Ministry. Member: North & Central Sector of MM-Familia#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2024Wednesday of the 9th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Boniface, Bishop and MartyrGOSPEL OF THE DAY: MARK 12 : 18 - 27
Then the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to him with a question. “Teacher,” they said, “Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies and leaves a wife but no children, the man must marry the widow and raise up offspring for his brother. Now there were seven brothers. The first one married and died without leaving any children. The second one married the widow, but he also died, leaving no child. It was the same with the third. In fact, none of the seven left any children. Last of all, the woman died too. At the resurrection whose wife will she be, since the seven were married to her?”
Jesus replied, “Are you not in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God? When the dead rise, they will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven. Now about the dead rising—have you not read in the Book of Moses, in the account of the burning bush, how God said to him, ‘I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’? He is not the God of the dead, but of the living. You are badly mistaken!”
Reflection by Christopher Luke Felix: Missionary who works in compliance for a financial institution. A servant from the Church of St. Thomas More, Catholic Church. From Subang Jaya, Malaysia.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #scriptures #bibleeadings #Jesus #CatholicChurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MIYERKULES, HUNYO 5, 2024Miyerkules ng Ika-9 na Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Bonifacio, obispo at martirMABUTING BALITA: MARCOS 12 : 18 - 27Noong panahong iyon, may ilang Saduseo na lumapit kay Hesus. Ang Saduseo ay naninindigan na hindi muling bubuhayin ang mga patay. “Guro,” anila “naglagda po si Moises ng ganitong batas para sa amin: ‘Kung mamatay ang isang lalaki at maiwang walang anak ang kanyang asawa, ang kapatid na lalaki’y dapat pakasal sa balo upang magkaanak sila para sa namatay.’ May pitong magkakapatid na lalaki. Nag-asawa ang panganay, at namatay na walang anak. Napakasal sa balo ang pangalawa, at namatay na wala ring anak. Gayun din ang nangyari sa pangatlo at sa mga sumusunod pa: isa-isang napangasawa ng babae ang pitong magkakapatid, at sila’y namatay na walang anak. Sa kahuli-huliha’y namatay rin ang babae. Ngayon, sino po sa pito ang kikilalanin niyang asawa sa muling pagkabuhay, yamang napangasawa niya silang lahat?” Sumagot si Hesus, “Maling-mali kayo. Alam ninyo kung bakit? Hindi ninyo nababatid ang mga Kasulatan ni ang kapangyarihan ng Diyos. Sapagkat sa muling pagkabuhay, ang mga tao’y hindi na mag-aasawa; sila’y magiging tulad ng mga anghel sa langit. Tungkol naman sa muling pagkabuhay – hindi pa ba ninyo nababasa sa aklat ni Moises ang tungkol sa nagliliyab na mababang punongkahoy? Ganito ang nasusulat na sinabi ng Diyos kay Moises. ‘Ako ang Diyos ni Abraham, ang Diyos ni Isaac at ang Diyos ni Jacob.’ Ngunit ang Diyos ay hindi Diyos ng mga patay, kundi ng mga buhay. Maling-mali kayo!”Reflection by Jay Guiyab: BSCE graduate. Customer Service representative. Familia Member. Mission Head for Singles-Baguio. Familia Young Adults Coordinator#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #scriptures #bibleeadings #Jesus #CatholicChurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2024Tuesday of the 9th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Francis Caracciolo, Priest, Founder of the “Regular Minimis”GOSPEL OF THE DAY: MARK 12 : 13 - 17Some Pharisees and Herodians were sent to Jesus to ensnare him in his speech. They came and said to him,“Teacher, we know that you are a truthful man and that you are not concerned with anyone’s opinion. You do not regard a person’s status but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar or not? Should we pay or should we not pay?” Knowing their hypocrisy he said to them, “Why are you testing me? Bring me a denarius to look at.” They brought one to him and he said to them, “Whose image and inscription is this?” They replied to him, “Caesar’s.”So Jesus said to them, “Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.” They were utterly amazed at him.Reflection by Den Mark Gillesania: Businessman, Pastoral Leader - Servants of the Living God, Ormoc, and Young Professionals Director for Lingkod, Visayas Zone#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #scriptures #bibleeadings #Jesus #CatholicChurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MARTES, HUNYO 4, 2024Martes ng Ika-9 na Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kina Santo Francis Caracciolo, Pari, Tagapagtatag ng mga “Regular Minimis”MABUTING BALITA: MARCOS 12 : 13 - 17Noong panahong iyon, ilang Pariseo at ilang kampon ni Herodes ang pinapunta kay Hesus upang siluin siya sa kanyang pananalita. Lumapit sila sa kanya at ang sabi, “Guro, nalalaman po naming kayo’y tapat at walang pinangingimian, sapagkat pareho ang pagtingin ninyo sa lahat ng tao. At itinuturo ninyo kung ano ang kalooban ng Diyos sa mga tao. Naaayon po ba sa Kautusan ang pagbabayad ng buwis sa Cesar? Dapat ba kaming bumuwis o hindi?” Ngunit batid ni Hesus na sila’y nagkukunwari, kaya’t sinabi niya sa kanila, “Bakit ba ibig ninyo akong siluin? Bigyan ninyo ako ng isang denaryo. Titingnan ko.” At kanilang binigyan siya. “Kaninong larawan at pangalan ang nakaukit dito?” tanong ni Hesus. “Sa Cesar po,” tugon nila. Sinabi ni Hesus, “Ibigay ninyo sa Cesar ang sa Cesar, at sa Diyos ang sa Diyos.” At sila’y namangha sa kanya.Reflection by Roy Azarcon: Research and Tutorial Services. Pathways Wide Intercession Ministry Head. Tahanan ng Panginoon Area Worker. Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #scriptures #bibleeadings #Hesus #CatholicChurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2024Monday of the 9th Week in Ordinary TimeGOSPEL OF THE DAY: MARK 12:1-12
Jesus then began to speak to them in parables: “A man planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a pit for the winepress and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and moved to another place. At harvest time he sent a servant to the tenants to collect from them some of the fruit of the vineyard. But they seized him, beat him and sent him away empty-handed. Then he sent another servant to them; they struck this man on the head and treated him shamefully. He sent still another, and that one they killed. He sent many others; some of them they beat, others they killed.
“He had one left to send, a son, whom he loved. He sent him last of all, saying, ‘They will respect my son.’
“But the tenants said to one another, ‘This is the heir. Come, let’s kill him, and the inheritance will be ours.’ So they took him and killed him, and threw him out of the vineyard.
“What then will the owner of the vineyard do? He will come and kill those tenants and give the vineyard to others. Haven’t you read this passage of Scripture:
“‘The stone the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone;
the Lord has done this,
and it is marvelous in our eyes’[a]?”
Then the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders looked for a way to arrest him because they knew he had spoken the parable against them. But they were afraid of the crowd; so they left him and went away.
Video by Adrian Menezes: Software engineer. Full time missionary-Christ's Youth in Action (CYA) University of Santo Tomas. From Mumbai, India#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
LUNES, JUNE 3, 2024Lunes sa Ika-9 na Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonMABUTING BALITA: MARCOS 12: 1 - 12Nagsimulang magsalita si Jesus sa mga tao sa pamamagitan ng mga talinghaga. “May isang taong nagtanim ng mga ubas sa kanyang bukirin. Binakuran niya ang ubasan, humukay ng pisaan ng ubas, at nagtayo ng mataas na bantayan. Pagkatapos, pinaupahan niya iyon sa mga magsasaka, bago siya nagpunta sa ibang lupain. Nang dumating na ang panahon ng pag-aani, sinugo niya ang isa niyang alipin upang kunin sa mga magsasaka ang kanyang bahagi mula sa mga bunga ng ubasan. Ngunit sapilitang kinuha ng mga magsasaka ang alipin, binugbog at pinaalis na walang dala. Muling nagsugo ang may-ari ng isa pang alipin, ngunit ito'y kanilang hinampas sa ulo at hiniya. Nagsugo ang may-ari ng isa pang alipin, ngunit pinatay naman nila ito. Ganoon din ang ginawa nila sa marami pang iba. Binugbog ang iba at ang iba nama'y pinatay. Iisa na lamang ang maaaring isugo ng may-ari, ang kanyang minamahal na anak. Sa dakong huli'y pinapunta nga niya ito, at iniisip, ‘Igagalang nila ang aking anak.’ Ngunit nag-usap-usap ang mga magsasaka, ‘Ito ang tagapagmana. Halikayo, patayin natin siya upang mapasaatin ang kanyang mamanahin.’ Kaya't sapilitan nilang kinuha ang anak at pinatay, pagkatapos ay itinapon sa labas ng ubasan. Ano ngayon ang gagawin ng may-ari ng ubasan? Pupuntahan niya at papatayin ang mga magsasaka, at ang ubasan ay ibibigay sa iba. Hindi pa ba ninyo nabasa ang kasulatang ito:
‘Ang batong itinakwil ng mga tagapagtayo ng bahay,
ang siyang naging batong panulukan.
Ito'y gawa ng Panginoon,
at sa ati'y kahanga-hangang pagmasdan’?”
Nang mabatid nilang sinabi ni Jesus ang talinghagang ito laban sa kanila, pinagsikapan nilang siya'y dakpin. Ngunit natakot sila sa maraming tao, kaya umalis sila at iniwan si Jesus.
Reflection by Adrian Bondoc: Human Resources and Training Consultant. Executive Producer-Kakaiba Ka! Ministry. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 2024Sunday of the 9th Week in Ordinary TimeGOSPEL OF THE DAY: MARK 14:12-16, 22-26
On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, when it was customary to sacrifice the Passover lamb, Jesus’ disciples asked him, “Where do you want us to go and make preparations for you to eat the Passover?”
So he sent two of his disciples, telling them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him. Say to the owner of the house he enters, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is my guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?’ He will show you a large room upstairs, furnished and ready. Make preparations for us there.”
The disciples left, went into the city and found things just as Jesus had told them. So they prepared the Passover.
While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take it; this is my body.”
Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and they all drank from it.
“This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many,” he said to them. “Truly I tell you, I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.”
When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
Reflection by Francis Ortega: Training Consultant. Cell group leader/Part of the governing body/Member-Servants of the Lord's Vineyard. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
LINGGO, JUNE 2, 2024Linggo sa Ika-9 na Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonMABUTING BALITA: MARCOS 14:12-16, 22-26Nang unang araw ng Pista ng Tinapay na Walang Pampaalsa sa araw ng paghahain ng kordero ng Paskuwa, tinanong si Jesus ng kanyang mga alagad, “Saan po ninyo gustong ipaghanda namin kayo upang makakain ng hapunang pampaskuwa?” Inutusan niya ang dalawa sa kanyang mga alagad, “Pumunta kayo sa lungsod at masasalubong ninyo doon ang isang lalaking may dalang banga ng tubig. Sundan ninyo siya. Sabihin ninyo sa may-ari ng bahay na kanyang papasukan, ‘Ipinatatanong po ng Guro kung saang silid siya maaaring kumain ng hapunang pampaskuwa, kasalo ang kanyang mga alagad.’ Ituturo niya sa inyo ang isang malaking silid sa itaas na nakahanda na at mayroon nang mga kagamitan. Doon kayo maghanda para sa atin.” Kaya't umalis ang mga alagad, nagpunta sa lungsod, at natagpuan doon ang lahat ayon sa sinabi ni Jesus. At inihanda nila ang Hapunang Pampaskuwa.
Habang kumakain sila, kumuha si Jesus ng tinapay at nagpasalamat sa Diyos. Pagkatapos, pinagputul-putol niya ang tinapay, ibinigay sa mga alagad at sinabi, “Tanggapin ninyo; ito ang aking katawan.” Dumampot din siya ng kopa at matapos magpasalamat sa Diyos, iniabot ito sa mga alagad at mula roon ay uminom silang lahat. Sinabi niya sa kanila, “Ito ang aking dugo ng tipan, na ibinubuhos para sa marami. Katotohanan ang sinasabi ko sa inyo, hindi na ako iinom ng alak mula sa katas ng ubas hanggang sa araw na iyon na uminom ako nang panibago sa kaharian ng Diyos.” Pagkaawit ng isang himno, lumabas sila at nagpunta sa Bundok ng mga Olibo.
Reflection by Bob Lopez: Communications specialist. Former Mission Director-Word of Joy Foundation/Institute for Pastoral Development. Trainer and formator serving dioceses, congregations and organizations. Faculty member. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2024Saturday of the 8th Week in Ordinary TimeGOSPEL OF THE DAY: Mark 11:27-33
They arrived again in Jerusalem, and while Jesus was walking in the temple courts, the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders came to him. “By what authority are you doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave you authority to do this?”
Jesus replied, “I will ask you one question. Answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things. John’s baptism—was it from heaven, or of human origin? Tell me!”
They discussed it among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will ask, ‘Then why didn’t you believe him?’ But if we say, ‘Of human origin’ …” (They feared the people, for everyone held that John really was a prophet.)
So they answered Jesus, “We don’t know.”
Jesus said, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.”
Reflection by Jim Orbe: Lay missionary. Lifelong brother of the Servants of the Word. Kairos Asia Director. Covenanted Member, Ligaya ng Panginoon
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SABADO, JUNE 1, 2024Sabado sa Ika-8 na Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Justino, martirMABUTING BALITA: MARCOS 11: 27 - 33Noong panahong iyon, pumunta na naman si Hesus at ang mga alagad sa Jerusalem. Samantalang si Hesus ay naglalakad sa templo, nilapitan siya ng mga punong saserdote, ng mga eskriba, at ng matatanda ng bayan. Tinanong siya, “Ano ang karapatan mong gumawa ng mga bagay na ito? Sino ang nagbigay sa iyo ng karapatang ito?” Sumagot si Hesus, “Tatanungin ko rin kayo. Pag sinagot ninyo ako, saka ko naman sasabihin sa inyo kung ano ang karapatan kong gumawa ng mga bagay na ito. Kanino nagmula ang karapatan ni Juan upang magbinyag – sa Diyos ba o sa mga tao?” At sila’y nag-usap-usap: “Kung sabihin nating mula sa Diyos, itatanong naman niya sa atin, ‘Bakit hindi ninyo siya pinaniwalaan?’ Ngunit kung sabihin nating mula sa tao,” natatakot naman sila at baka kung ano ang gawin sa kanila ng mga tao, sapagkat kinikilala ng lahat na si Juan ay isang propeta. Kaya’t sumagot sila kay Hesus, “Hindi namin alam!” Sinabi ni Hesus sa kanila, “Hindi ko rin sasabihin sa inyo kung ano ang karapatan kong gumawa ng mga ginawa ko.”Reflection by Eric Rivas : Director of Services for a multinational company. Pastoral Leader and District Coordinator - Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2024Friday of the 8th Week in Ordinary TimeFeast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 1: 39 - 56Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said,“Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.”And Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name.He has mercy on those who fear him in every generation.He has shown the strength of his arm, he has scattered the proud in their conceit.He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, and has lifted up the lowly.He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty.He has come to the help of his servant Israel for he has remembered his promise of mercy, the promise he made to our fathers, to Abraham and his children for ever.”Mary remained with her about three months and then returned to her home. Reflection by MM Bogarin: Fashion designer-Ccicci. Pastoral leader. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
BIYERNES, MAYO 31, 2024Biyernes sa Ika-8 na Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonKapistahan ng Pagdalaw ng Mahal na Birheng Maria [MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 1: 39 - 56Si Maria’y nagmamadaling pumunta sa isang bayan sa kaburulan ng Juda. Pagdating sa bahay ni Zacarias, binati niya si Elisabet. Nang marinig ni Elisabet ang bati ni Maria, naggagalaw ang sanggol sa kanyang tiyan. Napuspos ng Espiritu Santo si Elisabet, at buong galak na sinabi, “Pinagpala ka sa mga babae, at pinagpala rin ang dinadala mo sa iyong sinapupunan! Sino ako upang dalawin ng ina ng aking Panginoon? Sapagkat pagkarinig ko ng iyong bati ay naggagalaw sa tuwa ang sanggol sa aking tiyan. Mapalad ka sapagkat nanalig kang matutupad ang ipinasasabi sa iyo ng Panginoon!”At sinabi ni Maria,“Ang puso ko’y nagpupuri sa Panginoon,at nagagalak ang aking espiritu dahil sa Diyos na aking Tagapagligtas.Sapagkat nilingap niya ang kanyang abang alipin!At mula ngayon, ako’y tatawaging mapalad ng lahat ng salinlahi,dahil sa mga dakilang bagay na ginawa sa akin ng Makapangyarihan —Banal ang kanyang pangalan!Kinahahabagan niya ang mga may takot sa kanya, sa lahat ng sali’t saling lahi.Ipinakita niya ang lakas ng kanyang mga bisig,pinangalat niya ang mga palalo ang isipan.Ibinagsak niya ang mga hari mula sa kanilang trono,At itinaas ang mga nasa abang kalagayan.Binusog niya ng mabubuting bagay ang mga nagugutom,at pinalayas niyang wala ni anuman ang mayayaman.Tinulungan niya ang kanyang bayang Israel,bilang pagtupad sa pangako niya sa ating mga magulang,kay Abraham at sa kanyang lahi, magpakailanman!”Tumira si Maria kina Elisabet nang may tatlong buwan, at saka umuwi.Reflection by Paula Kristina Gawat: Public Servant-Engineer; Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#pohopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2024Thursday of the 8th Week in Ordinary TimeGOSPEL OF THE DAY: MARK 10:46 - 52
And they came to Jericho. And as he was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a great crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, the son of Timaeus, was sitting by the roadside. And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” And many rebuked him, telling him to be silent. But he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” And Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” And they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take heart. Get up; he is calling you.” And throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. And Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” And the blind man said to him, “Rabbi, let me recover my sight.” And Jesus said to him, “Go your way; your faith has made you well.” And immediately he recovered his sight and followed him on the way.
Reflection by Mara Pastrana: Alpha Coordinator of St. Anthony of Padua, Vancouver, Canada. Covenanted Member of Families for Christ Community, Vancouver, Canada. Life and Mindset Coach, Talitha Koum Couching
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HUWEBES, MAYO 30, 2024Huwebes sa Ika- 8 na Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonMABUTING BALITA: MARCOS 10: 32 - 45
Dumating sina Jesus sa Jerico. Nang paalis na siya sa lugar na iyon kasama ang mga alagad at marami pang iba, naroong nakaupo sa tabing daan ang isang bulag na pulubing may pangalang Bartimeo, anak ni Timeo. Nang marinig niyang naroon si Jesus na taga-Nazareth, nagsimula siyang sumigaw, “Jesus, anak ni David, mahabag po kayo sa akin!” Maraming sumaway sa kanya upang siya'y tumahimik. Ngunit lalo siyang nagsisigaw, “Anak ni David, mahabag po kayo sa akin!” Huminto si Jesus at sinabi, “Tawagin ninyo siya.” Tinawag nga nila ang bulag at sinabi sa kanya, “Matuwa ka! Tumayo ka at tinatawag ka niya.” Pagkahagis sa kanyang balabal, agad tumayo ang bulag at lumapit kay Jesus. “Ano ang ibig mong gawin ko para sa iyo?” tanong sa kanya ni Jesus. Sumagot ang lalaki, “Rabboni, nais ko pong makakita muli.” Sinabi sa kanya ni Jesus, “Humayo ka, pinagaling ka ng iyong pananampalataya.” Noon di'y nakakita siyang muli; pagkatapos ay sumunod siya kay Jesus sa daan.
Reflection by Ryan Santos: Senior Manager for Business Intelligence for a CX company. Service Head for Evangelization - Young Couples. Covenanted Member - Bale Ning Ginu
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 2024Wednesday of the 8th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Paul VI, Pope [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 10: 32 - 45The disciples were on the way, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus went ahead of them. They were amazed, and those who followed were afraid. Taking the Twelve aside again, he began to tell themwhat was going to happen to him. "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Manwill be handed over to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death and hand him over to the Gentiles who will mock him, spit upon him, scourge him, and put him to death,but after three days he will rise."Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Jesus and said to him, "Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you." He replied, "What do you wish me to do for you?" They answered him, "Grant that in your glory we may sit one at your right and the other at your left."Jesus said to them, "You do not know what you are asking. Can you drink the chalice that I drinkor be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?" They said to him, "We can." Jesus said to them, "The chalice that I drink, you will drink, and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; but to sit at my right or at my left is not mine to give but is for those for whom it has been prepared." When the ten heard this, they became indignant at James and John.Jesus summoned them and said to them, "You know that those who are recognized as rulers over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones make their authority over them felt. But it shall not be so among you. Rather, whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant;whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all. For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many."Reflection by Jam Dabuet: Full-time missionary-Christ’s Youth in Action. Pastoral Leader/Member - Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MIYERKULES, MAYO 29, 2024Miyerkules sa Ika- 8 na Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Pablo VI, Papa[MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 10: 32 - 45Noong panahong iyon, nasa daan ang mga alagad patungong Jerusalem. Nauuna sa kanila si Hesus; nangangamba ang mga alagad at natatakot naman ang mga taong sumusunod sa kanya. Ibinukod ni Hesus ang Labindalawa at sinabi ang mangyayari sa kanya. Wika niya, “Ngayo’y paahon tayo sa Jerusalem. Ang Anak ng Tao’y ipagkakanulo sa mga punong saserdote at sa mga eskriba. Kanilang hahatulan siya ng kamatayan, at ibibigay sa mga Hentil. Siya’y tutuyain nila, luluran, hahagupitin, at papatayin. Ngunit muli siyang mabubuhay pagkaraan ng tatlong araw.”
Lumapit kay Hesus sina Santiago at Juan na mga anak ni Zebedro, at ang sabi, “Guro, may hihilingin po sana kami sa inyo.” “Ano yon?” tanong ni Hesus. Sumagot sila, “Sana’y makaupo kami katabi ninyo sa inyong kaharian – isa sa kanan at isa sa kaliwa.” “Hindi ninyo nalalaman ang inyong hinihingi,” sabi ni Hesus sa kanila. “Mababata ba ninyo ang hirap na babatahin ko? Pabibinyag ba kayo sa sa binyag na daranasin ko?” “Opo,” tugon nila. Sinabi ni Hesus, “Ang hirap na babatahin ko’y babatahin nga ninyo, at kayo’y bibinyagan sa binyag na daranasin ko. Ngunit wala sa akin ang pagpapasiya kung sino ang mauupo sa aking kanan at sa aking kaliwa. Ang mga luklukang sinasabi ninyo’y para sa mga pinaghandaan.”Nang marinig ito ng sampung alagad, nagalit sila sa magkapatid. Kaya’t pinalapit sila ni Hesus at sinabi, “Alam ninyo na ang mga itinuturing na pinuno ng mga Hentil ay siyang pinapanginoon, at ang mga dinadakila ay siyang nasusunod. Ngunit hindi ganyan ang dapat umiral sa inyo. Sa halip, ang sinuman sa inyo ang ibig maging dakila ay dapat maging lingkod. At sinumang ibig maging pinuno ay dapat maging alipin ng lahat. Sapagkat ang Anak ng Tao ay naparito, hindi upang paglingkuran kundi upang maglingkod at ibigay ang kanyang buhay sa ikatutubos ng marami.”Reflection by Ruel Aguirre: Pastoral Trainor for CFC leaders and missionaries for local and foreign deployment. Lay missionary assigned for long-term mission in Southern Africa and Kalinga province.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2024Tuesday of the 8th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Germain, Bishop [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 10: 28 - 31Peter began to say to Jesus, "We have given up everything and followed you." Jesus said, "Amen, I say to you,there is no one who has given up house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands for my sake and for the sake of the Gospel who will not receive a hundred times more now in this present age: houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands,with persecutions, and eternal life in the age to come.But many that are first will be last, and the last will be first."Reflection by Rienne Angeles: Full time worker/Digital evangelization ministry-One Touch Productions. Pastoral Leader and Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MARTES, MAYO 28, 2024Martes sa Ika-8 na Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Herman, Obispo[MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 10: 28 - 31Noong panahong iyon, nagsalita si Pedro kay Hesus, “Tingnan po ninyo, iniwan namin ang lahat at kami’y sumunod sa inyo.” Sinabi ni Hesus, “Tandaan ninyo ito: ang sinumang mag-iwan ng bahay, o mga kapatid, ina, ama, mga anak, mga lupa, dahil sa akin at sa Mabuting Balita, ay tatanggap ng makasandaang ibayo sa buhay na ito – mga bahay, mga kapatid, mga ina, mga anak, at mga lupa – ngunit may kalakip na pag-uusig. At sa kabilang buhay ay magkakaroon ng buhay na walang hanggan. Ngunit maraming nauuna na magiging huli, at maraming nahuhuli na magiging una.”Reflection by JV Salayo: Teacher/Education consultant. Assistant site leader-Pathways Sta. Rosa. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MONDAY, MAY 27, 2024Monday of the 8th Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saint Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 10: 17 - 27As Jesus was setting out on a journey, a man ran up, knelt down before him, and asked him,"Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?" Jesus answered him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. You know the commandments: You shall not kill; you shall not commit adultery; you shall not steal; you shall not bear false witness; you shall not defraud; honor your father and your mother." He replied and said to him, "Teacher, all of these I have observed from my youth." Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said to him, "You are lacking in one thing. Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me."At that statement, his face fell, and he went away sad, for he had many possessions.Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, "How hard it is for those who have wealth to enter the Kingdom of God!" The disciples were amazed at his words. So Jesus again said to them in reply,"Children, how hard it is to enter the Kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for one who is rich to enter the Kingdom of God." They were exceedingly astonished and said among themselves, "Then who can be saved?" Jesus looked at them and said,"For men it is impossible, but not for God. All things are possible for God."Video by Abie Custodio: Corporate trainer. Pastoral leader - Ang ligaya ng Panginoon. Underway member - Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. Former missionary worker in Christ Youth in Action (CYA)#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
LUNES, MAYO 27, 2024Lunes sa Ika-8 na Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Agustin ng Kanterberi, Obispo[MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 10: 17 - 27Noong panahong iyon, nang paalis na si Hesus ay may isang lalaking patakbong lumapit, lumuhod sa harapan niya at nagtanong, “Mabuting Guro, ano po ang dapat kong gawin upang magkamit ng buhay na walang hanggan?” Sumagot si Hesus, “Bakit mo ako tinatawag na mabuti? Walang mabuti kundi ang Diyos. Alam mo ang mga utos: ‘Huwag kang papatay; huwag kang mangangalunya; huwag kang magnanakaw; huwag kang magsisinungaling sa iyong pagsaksi; huwag kang magdadaya; igalang mo ang iyong ama’t ina.’” “Guro,” sabi ng lalaki, “ang lahat po ng iya’y tinutupad ko na mula pa sa aking pagkabata.” Magiliw siyang tiningnan ni Hesus, at sinabi sa kanya, “Isang bagay pa ang kulang sa iyo. Humayo ka, ipagbili mo ang iyong ari-arian at ipamigay sa mga dukha ang pinagbilhan, at magkakaroon ka ng kayamanan sa langit. Pagkatapos, bumalik ka at sumunod sa akin.” Namanglaw ang lalaki nang marinig ito, at malungkot na umalis, sapagkat siya’y napakayaman.Tiningnan ni Hesus ang mga nasa paligid niya at sinabi sa kanyang mga alagad, “Napakahirap mapabilang ang mayayaman sa mga pinaghaharian ng Diyos.” Nagtaka ang mga alagad sa pananalitang ito. Muling sinabi ni Hesus, “Mga anak, talagang napakahirap mapabilang sa mga pinaghaharian ng Diyos! Madali pang makaraan ang kamelyo sa butas ng karayom kaysa pasakop sa paghahari ng Diyos ang isang mayaman.” Lalong nagtaka ang mga alagad, kaya’t sila’y nagtanungan, “Kung gayo’y sino ang maliligtas?” Tinitigan sila ni Hesus at sinabi sa kanila, “Hindi ito magagawa ng tao, ngunit hindi ito mahirap sa Diyos. Magagawa ng Diyos ang lahat ng bagay.”Reflection by Sarah Panajon: Marriage and Family Counselor. Senior woman leader. Covenanted member of Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SUNDAY, MAY 26, 2024The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 28: 16 - 20The eleven disciples went to Galilee,to the mountain to which Jesus had ordered them.When they all saw him, they worshiped, but they doubted.Then Jesus approached and said to them,"All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me.Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations,baptizing them in the name of the Father,and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age."Reflection by Eddie Mendoza: Senior Executive for the Joy-Nostalg Group; Former Sector Coordinator of Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel #Peace #PentecostSunday #Pentecost #PeacebewithYou
LINGGO, MAYO 26, 2024Dakilang Kapistahan ng Tatlong Persona sa Isang Diyos[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 28: 16 - 20Noong panahong iyon, ang labing-isang alagad ay nagpunta sa Galilea, sa bundok na itinuro sa kanila ni Hesus. Nang makita nila si Hesus, siya’y sinamba nila, bagamat may ilang nag-alinlangan. Lumapit si Hesus at sinabi sa kanila, “Ibinigay na sa akin ang lahat ng kapangyarihan sa langit at sa lupa. Kaya, humayo kayo at gawin ninyong alagad ko ang lahat ng bansa. Binyagan ninyo sila sa ngalan ng Ama at ng Anak at ng Espiritu Santo, at turuang sumunod sa lahat ng ipinag-utos ko sa inyo. Tandaan ninyo: ako’y laging kasama ninyo hanggang sa katapusan ng sanlibutan.”
Video by Ruel Morales: Unit Manager/Financial Adviser-AXA Philippines. Independent Coffee Distributor. Covenanted Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel #HolyTrinity #banalnasantatlo
SATURDAY, MAY 25, 2024Saturday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Bede the Venerable, priest and Doctor of the ChurchMemorial of Saint Gregory VII, PopeMemorial of Saint Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi, virgin[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 10: 13 - 16People were bringing children to Jesus that he might touch them, but the disciples rebuked them.When Jesus saw this he became indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not prevent them,for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these.Amen, I say to you, whoever does not accept the Kingdom of God like a child will not enter it.” Then he embraced the children and blessed them, placing his hands on them.Reflection by Jake Tan: Former Missionary Youth Worker/Worship Ministry Head-Lingkod Central. Pastoral Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SABADO, MAYO 25, 2024Sabado sa Ika-7 na Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Bede the Venerable, pari at Pantas ng SimbahanPaggunita kay San Gregorio VII, PapaPaggunita kay Santa Maria Magdalena de’ Pazzi, dalaga[MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 10: 13 - 16Noong panahong iyon, may nagdala ng mga bata kay Hesus upang hilinging ipatong niya sa mga ito ang kanyang kamay; ngunit pinagwikaan sila ng mga alagad. Nagalit si Hesus nang makita ito, at sinabi sa kanila, “Pabayaan ninyong lumapit sa akin ang mga bata, huwag ninyo silang sawayin, sapagkat sa mga katulad nila naghahari ang Diyos. Ito ang tandaan ninyo: ang sinumang hindi tumatanggap sa paghahari ng Diyos tulad ng isang maliit na bata ay hindi mapapabilang sa mga pinaghaharian niya.” At kinalong ni Hesus ang mga bata, ipinatong ang kanyang mga kamay sa kanila at pinagpala sila.Reflection by Lawrence Quintero: Missionary Development and Deployment Program Head of Couples for Christ #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #Jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2024Friday of the 7th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Vincent de Lerins, priest[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 10: 1 - 12Jesus came into the district of Judea and across the Jordan. Again crowds gathered around him and, as was his custom, he again taught them. The Pharisees approached him and asked, "Is it lawful for a husband to divorce his wife?" They were testing him. He said to them in reply, "What did Moses command you?" They replied,"Moses permitted a husband to write a bill of divorceand dismiss her." But Jesus told them, "Because of the hardness of your hearts he wrote you this commandment.But from the beginning of creation, God made them male and female. For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh. So they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, no human being must separate." In the house the disciples again questioned Jesus about this. He said to them,"Whoever divorces his wife and marries anothercommits adultery against her; and if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery."Reflection by Nino Christian Pedraza: Chemist - Senior Supervisor - Energy Development Corporation. Action Group Leader and Member - Servants of the Living God, Ormoc#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
BIYERNES, MAYO 24, 2024Biyernes sa Ika-7 na Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Vincente de Lerins, pari[MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 10: 1 - 12Noong panahong iyon, si Hesus ay nagtungo sa lupain ng Judea, at nagtuloy sa ibayo ng Ilog Jordan. Muli siyang pinagkalipumpunan ng mga tao, at tulad ng dati’y nagturo sa kanila.
May mga Pariseong lumapit kay Hesus. Ibig nilang masilo siya kaya’t kanilang tinanong, “Naaayon ba sa Kautusan na hiwalayan ng lalaki ang kanyang asawa?” Tugon niya, “Ano ang utos sa inyo ni Moises?” Sumagot naman sila, “Ipinahintulot ni Moises na hiwalayan ng lalaki ang kanyang asawa matapos bigyan ng kasulatan sa paghihiwalay.” Ngunit sinabi ni Hesus, “Dahil sa katigasan ng inyong ulo kaya niya inilagda ang utos na ito. Subalit sa pasimula pa, nang likhain ng Diyos ang sanlibutan: ‘Nilalang niya silang lalaki at babae. Dahil dito’y iiwan ng lalaki ang kanyang ama at ina, at magsasama sila ng kanyang asawa, at sila’y magiging isa.’ Kaya’t hindi na sila dalawa kundi isa. Ang pinagsama ng Diyos ay huwag paghiwalayin ng tao.”Pagdating sa bahay, ang mga alagad naman ang nagtanong kay Hesus tungkol sa bagay na ito. Sinabi niya sa kanila, “Ang sinumang lalaking humiwalay sa kanyang asawa at mag-asawa sa iba ay gumagawa ng masama sa kanyang asawa – siya’y nangangalunya. At ang babaing humiwalay sa kanyang asawa at mag-asawa sa iba ay nangangalunya rin.”Reflection by Glen Glorioso: Licensed Financial Adviser. Youth worker, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Preacher.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2024Thursday of the 7th Week in Ordinary Time[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 9: 41 - 50
For truly, I say to you, whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ will by no means lose his reward.
“Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him if a great millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea. And if your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled than with two hands to go to hell, to the unquenchable fire.And if your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life lame than with two feet to be thrown into hell. And if your eye causes you to sin, tear it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than with two eyes to be thrown into hell, ‘where their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched.’ For everyone will be salted with fire. Salt is good, but if the salt has lost its saltiness, how will you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”
Reflection by Lorna Campos : Leadership Trainer. Meta-Coach. Mentor. Youth Facilitator. Inspirational speaker. Covenanted member-Ligaya ng Panginoon. Senior woman leader-University District. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
HUWEBES, MAYO 23, 2024Huwebes sa Ika-7 na Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonKapistahan ng Panginoong Hesukristo, Walang Hanggang at Dakilang Pari[MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 9: 22 - 25Samantalang sila’y kumakain, dumampot ng tinapay si Hesus, at matapos magpasalamat sa Diyos ay kanyang pinaghati-hati at ibinigay sa mga alagad. “Kunin ninyo; ito ang aking katawan,” wika niya. Hinawakan niya ang kalis, at matapos magpasalamat ay ibinigay sa kanila; at uminom silang lahat. Sinabi niya, “Ito ang aking dugo ng tipan, ang dugong mabubuhos dahil sa marami. Sinasabi ko sa inyo, hindi na ako iinom ng alak na mula sa ubas hanggang sa araw na inumin ko ang bagong alak sa kaharian ng Diyos.”
Reflection by Pao Antonio: Covenanted Member - Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. Resident Preacher and Executive Producer of Pathways of Hope. Resident Preacher - Pathways Ministry. Director of Sales - LIVECORE Corporation. Financial Planner.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2024Wednesday of the 7th Week of EasterMemorial of Saint Rita of Cascia, religious [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 9: 38 - 40John said to Jesus, "Teacher, we saw someone driving out demons in your name, and we tried to prevent him because he does not follow us." Jesus replied, "Do not prevent him. There is no one who performs a mighty deed in my name who can at the same time speak ill of me.For whoever is not against us is for us."Reflection by Vanessa Ocampo: Corporate Trainer/Financial Consultant. Senior Woman Leader Trainee/Pastoral Leader-Servants of the Living God Community#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MIYERKULES, MAYO 22, 2024Miyerkules sa Ika-7 na Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay Santa Rita ng Cascia, namamanata sa Diyos[MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 9: 38 - 40Noong panahong iyon, sinabi kay Hesus ni Juan, “Guro, nakakita po kami ng isang taong nagpapalayas ng mga demonyo sa pamamagitan ng pangalan mo, at pinagbawalan namin sapagkat hindi natin siya kasamahan.” Ngunit sinabi ni Hesus, “Huwag ninyo siyang pagbawalan, sapagkat walang taong matapos gumawa ng kababalaghan sa pangalan ko ang agad magsasalita ng masama laban sa akin. Sapagkat ang hindi laban sa atin ay panig sa atin.Reflection by Mayette Salvedia: Missionary-Co-founder of Sambahayan ng Diyos Community. Intercessor. Spiritual Formator. Covenanted Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MARTES, MAYO 21, 2024Martes sa Ika-7 na Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Kristofero Magallanes, pari at martir, at mga kasama, mga martir at kay San Eugenio de Mazenod, Obispo
[MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 9: 30 - 37Noong panahong iyon, sina Hesus at ang kanyang mga alagad ay nagdaan sa Galilea. Ayaw ni Hesus na malaman ito ng mga tao, sapagkat tinuturuan niya ang kanyang mga alagad. Sinabi niya: “Ang Anak ng Tao ay ipagkakanulo at papatayin, ngunit muling mabubuhay sa ikatlong araw.” Hindi nila naunawaan ang sinabi niya, ngunit natatakot naman silang magtanong sa kanya.At dumating sila sa Capernaum. Nang sila’y nasa bahay na, tinanong ni Hesus ang kanyang mga alagad, “Ano ba’ng pinagtatalunan ninyo sa daan?” Hindi sila kumibo, sapagkat ang pinagtatalunan nila’y kung sino sa kanila ang pinakadakila. Naupo si Hesus, tinawag ang Labindalawa at sinabi, “Ang sinumang nagnanais maging una ay dapat maging huli sa lahat, at maging lingkod ng lahat.” Tinawag niya ang isang maliit na bata, at pinatayo sa harapan nila. Pagkatapos, kinalong niya ito at sinabi, “Ang sinumang tumanggap sa isang maliit na batang tulad nito alang-alang sa akin ay tumatanggap sa akin; at sinumang tumanggap sa akin — hindi ako ang kanyang tinatanggap kundi ang nagsugo sa akin.”Reflection by Roy Azarcon: Research and Tutorial Services. Pathways Wide Intercession Ministry Head. Tahanan ng Panginoon Area Worker. Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MONDAY, MAY 20, 2024The Memorial of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 19:25-34But standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home.
After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the Scripture), “I thirst.” A jar full of sour wine stood there, so they put a sponge full of the sour wine on a hyssop branch and held it to his mouth. When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.
Since it was the day of Preparation, and so that the bodies would not remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high day), the Jews asked Pilate that their legs might be broken and that they might be taken away. So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first, and of the other who had been crucified with him. But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs. But one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and at once there came out blood and water.
Reflection by Nicol Fernandez III: Entrepreneur. Consultant. Coordinator for Evangelization and Initiations Ministry - Holy Trinity Community Davao. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel #MamaMary #Mary #obedience
SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2024Pentecost Sunday[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 20: 19 - 23On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you withhold forgiveness from any, it is withheld.”
Reflection by Bobby Quitain: Lawyer. Professor. Best-selling author. Preacher. Missionary.
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LINGGO, MAYO 19, 2024Linggo ng Pentekostes [MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 20: 19 - 23Kinagabihan ng araw na iyon, unang araw ng linggo, habang ang mga pinto ng bahay na pinagtitipunan ng mga alagad ay nakasara dahil sa takot sa mga pinuno ng mga Judio, dumating si Jesus at tumayo sa gitna nila at sinabi, “Sumainyo ang kapayapaan!” Pagkasabi nito, ipinakita niya sa kanila ang kanyang mga kamay at tagiliran. Kaya nagalak ang mga alagad nang makita ang Panginoon. Muling sinabi ni Jesus sa kanila, “Sumainyo ang kapayapaan! Kung paanong isinugo ako ng Ama, sinusugo ko rin kayo.” Nang masabi niya ito, sila'y hiningahan niya at kanyang sinabi, “Tanggapin ninyo ang Banal na Espiritu. Kung pinatatawad ninyo ang mga kasalanan ninuman, pinatatawad na sila sa mga ito; kung hindi ninyo pinatatawad ang mga kasalanan ninuman, hindi nga pinatatawad ang mga ito.”Reflection by Adrian Bondoc: Human Resources and Training Consultant. Executive Producer-Kakaiba Ka! Ministry. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024Saturday of the 7th Week of EasterMemorial of Saint John I, Pope and martyr[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 21: 20 - 25Peter turned and saw the disciple following whom Jesus loved, the one who had also reclined upon his chest during the supper and had said, "Master, who is the one who will betray you?" When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, "Lord, what about him?" Jesus said to him, "What if I want him to remain until I come? What concern is it of yours? You follow me."
So the word spread among the brothers that that disciple would not die. But Jesus had not told him that he would not die, just "What if I want him to remain until I come?What concern is it of yours?"It is this disciple who testifies to these things and has written them, and we know that his testimony is true.There are also many other things that Jesus did,but if these were to be described individually,I do not think the whole world would contain the booksthat would be written.Reflection by Jon Kasilag: Founding Principal Engineer, AMH Phils.,Inc. Former Senior Lecturer-UP. Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon. Site Leader-Pathways North Quezon City. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SABADO, MAYO 18, 2024Sabado sa Ika-7 na Linggo ng Pasko ng PagkabuhayPaggunita kay San Juan I, Papa at martir [MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 21: 20 - 25Noong panahong iyon, lumingon si Pedro at nakita niyang sumusunod ang alagad na minamahal ni Hesus – yaong humilig sa dibdib ni Hesus nang sila’y naghahapunan at nagtanong, “Panginoon, sino po ang magkakanulo sa inyo?” Nang makita siya ni Pedro, tinanong nito si Hesus, “Panginoon, ano po naman ang mangyayari sa taong ito?” Sumagot si Hesus, Kung ibig kong mabuhay siya hanggang sa pagbabalik ko, ano sa iyo? Sumunod ka sa akin!” Kumalat sa mga kapatid ang balitang hindi mamamatay ang alagad na ito, bagamat hindi sinabi ni Hesus na hindi siya mamamatay, kundi, “Kung ibig kong mabuhay siya hanggang sa pagbabalik ko, ano sa iyo?”Ito nga ang alagad na nagpapatotoo tungkol sa mga bagay na ito; siya rin ang sumulat ng mga ito, at alam naming tunay ang kanyang patotoo.At marami pang ginawa si Hesus na kung susulating lahat, inaakala kong hindi magkakasya kahit sa buong daigdig ang mga aklat na masusulat.Reflection by Joey Binay: Sales-Industrial Essential Oil/Fragrances. Head-Communications Ministry. Member: North & Central Sector of MM-Familia#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024Friday of the 7th Week of EasterMemorial of Saint Victor, martyr [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 21: 15 - 19 After Jesus had revealed himself to his disciples and eaten breakfast with them, he said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" Simon Peter answered him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you."Jesus said to him, "Feed my lambs."He then said to Simon Peter a second time,"Simon, son of John, do you love me?"Simon Peter answered him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you."He said to him, "Tend my sheep."He said to him the third time,"Simon, son of John, do you love me?"Peter was distressed that he had said to him a third time,"Do you love me?" and he said to him,"Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you."Jesus said to him, "Feed my sheep.Amen, amen, I say to you, when you were younger,you used to dress yourself and go where you wanted;but when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands,and someone else will dress youand lead you where you do not want to go."He said this signifying by what kind of death he would glorify God.And when he had said this, he said to him, "Follow me."Reflection by Steve Sandoval: CEO and Training Director-LeadCore Training and Consultancy. Strategic Planner; Organizational Development Expert; Pastoral Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon; Head of Training and Development -Pathways Ministry#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
BIYERNES, MAYO 17, 2024Biyernes sa Ika-7 na Linggo ng Pasko ng Pagkabuhay[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 21: 15 - 19Matapos mag-agahan, tinanong ni Jesus si Simon Pedro, “Simon, anak ni Juan, minamahal mo ba ako nang higit sa mga ito?” Sinabi niya kay Jesus, “Opo, Panginoon; alam mong minamahal kita.” Sinabi ni Jesus sa kanya, “Pakainin mo ang aking mga tupa.” Muling nagtanong si Jesus sa ikalawang pagkakataon, “Simon, anak ni Juan, minamahal mo ba ako?” Sinabi ni Pedro sa kanya, “Opo, Panginoon; alam mong minamahal kita.” Sinabi ni Jesus sa kanya, “Alagaan mo ang aking mga tupa.” Muling nagtanong si Jesus sa ikatlong pagkakataon, “Simon, anak ni Juan, minamahal mo ba ako?” Nalungkot si Pedro dahil tatlong ulit na siyang tinanong ni Jesus, “Minamahal mo ba ako?” At sinabi niya kay Jesus, “Panginoon, alam mo ang lahat ng bagay; alam mong minamahal kita.” Sinabi ni Jesus sa kanya, “Pakainin mo ang aking mga tupa. Pakinggan mo ang sinasabi ko sa iyo: noong bata ka pa, binibihisan mo ang iyong sarili at pumupunta ka kung saan mo ibig. Ngunit pagtanda mo, iuunat mo ang iyong mga kamay, at iba ang magbibihis sa iyo at dadalhin ka kung saan hindi mo nais pumunta.” Sinabi niya ito upang ipahiwatig kung paano siya mamamatay sa paraang maluluwalhati niya ang Diyos. Pagkatapos, sinabi ni Jesus sa kanya, “Sumunod ka sa akin.”
Reflection by Nadz Gawat: Training Head-BDO Network Bank-MSME. Preacher-Pathways ministry. Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2024Thursday of the 7th Week of EasterMemorial of Saint Alexander, Bishop and martyrMemorial of Saint Ubald, Bishop[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 17: 20 - 26Lifting up his eyes to heaven, Jesus prayed saying: "I pray not only for these, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, so that they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they also may be in us,that the world may believe that you sent me. And I have given them the glory you gave me, so that they may be one, as we are one, I in them and you in me, that they may be brought to perfection as one, that the world may know that you sent me, and that you loved them even as you loved me. Father, they are your gift to me. I wish that where I am they also may be with me, that they may see my glory that you gave me, because you loved me before the foundation of the world. Righteous Father, the world also does not know you, but I know you, and they know that you sent me. I made known to them your name and I will make it known, that the love with which you loved memay be in them and I in them."Reflection by Nini Icasas: Real Estate Broker. Academic Board-Harvest Institute. Former President-Institute for Pastoral Development. Senior Woman Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2024Wednesday of the 7th Week of EasterMemorial of Saint Isidore [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 17: 11b - 19Lifting up his eyes to heaven, Jesus prayed, saying: “Holy Father, keep them in your name that you have given me,so that they may be one just as we are one. When I was with them I protected them in your name that you gave me, and I guarded them, and none of them was lost except the son of destruction, in order that the Scripture might be fulfilled. But now I am coming to you. I speak this in the world so that they may share my joy completely. I gave them your word, and the world hated them, because they do not belong to the world any more than I belong to the world. I do not ask that you take them out of the worldbut that you keep them from the Evil One. They do not belong to the world any more than I belong to the world.Consecrate them in the truth. Your word is truth. As you sent me into the world, so I sent them into the world.And I consecrate myself for them, so that they also may be consecrated in truth.”Reflection by Ramil dela Cruz: Recruitment Lead in a Global Bank; Member, Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon; Core Team Member, The Lord's Boardroom; Musician-Plantito-Baller#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MIYERKULES, MAYO 15, 2024Miyerkules sa Ika-7 na Linggo ng Pasko ng PagkabuhayPaggunita kay San Isidro[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 17: 11b - 19Noong panahong iyon, si Hesus ay tumingala sa langit, nanalangin at ang wika: “Amang banal, ingatan mo sila sa pamamagitan ng kapangyarihan ng iyong pangalan, pangalang ibinigay mo sa akin, upang sila’y maging isa, kung paanong tayo’y iisa. Habang kasama nila ako, iningatan ko sila sa pamamagitan ng kapangyarihan ng iyong pangalang ibinigay mo sa akin. Inalagaan ko sila at ni isa’y walang napahamak, liban sa taong humanap ng kanyang kapahamakan, upang matupad ang Kasulatan. Ngunit ngayon, ako’y papunta na sa iyo; at sinasabi ko ito habang ako’y nasa sanlibutan upang mapuspos sila ng aking kagalakan. Naibigay ko na sa kanila ang iyong salita; at kinapootan sila ng sanlibutan, sapagkat hindi na sila makasanlibutan, tulad kong hindi makasanlibutan. Hindi ko idinadalanging alisin mo sila sa sanlibutan, kundi iligtas mo sila sa masama! Hindi sila makasanlibutan, tulad kong hindi makasanlibutan. Italaga mo sila sa pamamagitan ng katotohanan; ang salita mo’y katotohanan. Kung paanong sinugo mo ako sa sanlibutan, gayun din naman, sinusugo ko sila sa sanlibutan. At alang-alang sa kanila’y itinalaga ko ang aking sarili, upang maitalaga rin sila sa pamamagitan ng katotohanan.”Reflection by Edwin Hermoso: Professional photographer. Site Leader-Pathways Alabang, Pastoral Leader- South District of Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024Tuesday of the 7th Week of Easter[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 15: 9-17
As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.
“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you. You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you. These things I command you, so that you will love one another.
Reflection by Jeng Quitain: Educator. Pastoral Affairs Supervisor at a Catholic Progressive School. Senior Woman Leader of Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MARTES, MAYO 14, 2024Martes sa Ika-7 na Linggo ng Pasko ng Pagkabuhay[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 15: 9 - 17Kung paanong minahal ako ng Ama, minamahal ko rin kayo; manatili kayo sa aking pagmamahal. Kung tutuparin ninyo ang mga utos ko, mananatili kayo sa pag-ibig ko, kung paanong tinutupad ko ang mga utos ng aking Ama at ako'y nananatili sa kanyang pag-ibig. Sinabi ko ang mga ito sa inyo upang mapasainyo ang aking kagalakan, at ang kagalakan ninyo ay maging lubos. Ito ang aking utos: kayo’y magmahalan gaya ng pagmamahal ko sa inyo. Walang hihigit pa sa pag-ibig ng taong nag-aalay ng kanyang buhay para sa kanyang mga kaibigan. Kayo'y mga kaibigan ko kung sumusunod kayo sa ipinag-uutos ko sa inyo. Hindi ko na kayo itinuturing na mga alipin, sapagkat hindi alam ng alipin ang ginagawa ng kanyang panginoon. Sa halip itinuturing ko kayong mga kaibigan, sapagkat lahat ng narinig ko sa aking Ama ay ipinaalam ko na sa inyo. Hindi kayo ang pumili sa akin sa halip ako ang pumili sa inyo. Isinugo ko kayo upang humayo at mamunga ng mga bungang nananatili sa inyo. Sa gayon, anumang hilingin ninyo sa Ama sa pangalan ko ay ipagkakaloob sa inyo. Ito ang ipinag-uutos ko sa inyo: mahalin ninyo ang isa't isa.Reflection by JV Salayo: Teacher/Education consultant. Assistant site leader-Pathways Sta. Rosa. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MONDAY, MAY 13, 2024Monday of the 7th Week of EasterMemorial of Our Lady of FatimaGOSPEL OF THE DAY: JOHN 16: 29 - 33The disciples said to Jesus, “Now you are talking plainly, and not in any figure of speech. Now we realize that you know everything and that you do not need to have anyone question you. Because of this we believe that you came from God.” Jesus answered them, “Do you believe now?Behold, the hour is coming and has arrived when each of you will be scattered to his own home and you will leave me alone. But I am not alone, because the Father is with me. I have told you this so that you might have peace in me. In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world.”Reflection by Aiania Dalangin: Missionary-Kairos Asia; Former member-The Light Of the World Iligan and Cagayan de Oro; Member-Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon and Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
LUNES, MAYO 13, 2024Lunes sa Ika-7 na Linggo ng Pasko ng PagkabuhayPaggunita sa Mahal Na Birhen ng Fatima[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 16: 29 - 33Sinabi ng kanyang mga alagad, “Ngayon po'y tuwiran na ang inyong pangungusap sa amin at hindi na patalinghaga! Ngayon alam na po naming alam ninyo ang lahat ng bagay, at hindi na kailangang tanungin pa kayo ninuman. Dahil dito, naniniwala po kami na kayo'y mula sa Diyos.”Sumagot si Jesus, “Talaga bang naniniwala na kayo? Darating ang oras, at ngayon na nga, na magkakawatak-watak kayo. Magkakanya-kanya kayo ng lakad, at iiwan ninyo ako. Gayunma'y hindi ako nag-iisa sapagkat kasama ko ang Ama. Sinabi ko ito sa inyo upang sa inyong pakikipag-isa sa akin ay magkaroon kayo ng kapayapaan. Magdaranas kayo ng kapighatian sa sanlibutang ito, ngunit tibayan ninyo ang inyong loob! Napagtagumpayan ko na ang sanlibutan!”Reflection by Paul Gerard Saret: Product Manager, Cargill Philippines. District Evangelization and Music Ministry of NS1C. Underway Member of Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2024Sunday in the 7th Sunday of EasterSolemnity of the Ascension of the Lord [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 16: 15 - 20 Jesus said to his disciples: “Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned. These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will drive out demons, they will speak new languages. They will pick up serpents with their hands, and if they drink any deadly thing, it will not harm them. They will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” So then the Lord Jesus, after he spoke to them,was taken up into heaven and took his seat at the right hand of God. But they went forth and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the word through accompanying signs.Reflection by Aldem Salvana: Meta-NLP Trainer. Meta-Coach. Chief Learning Executive-Breakthrough Coaching and Consulting Inc. Author-The World Class Coach. Covenanted Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
LINGGO, MAYO 12, 2024Linggo sa Ika-7 na Linggo ng Pasko ng PagkabuhayDakilang Kapistahan ng Pag-akyat ni Hesu Kristo [MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 16: 15 - 20Noong panahong iyon: Napakita si Hesus sa Labing-isang alagad at sinabi sa kanila, “Humayo kayo sa buong sanlibutan at ipangaral ninyo sa lahat ang Mabuting Balita. Ang sumampalataya at mabinyagan ay maliligtas, ngunit ang hindi sumampalataya ay parurusahan. Ang mga sumasampalataya ay magtataglay ng ganitong tanda ng kapangyarihan: sa pangalan ko’y magpapalayas sila ng mga demonyo at magsasalita ng ibang wika; sila’y hindi maaano dumampot man ng ahas o uminom ng lason; at gagaling ang mga maysakit na mapatungan ng kanilang kamay.”
Pagkatapos magsalita sa kanila, ang Panginoong Hesus ay iniakyat sa langit, at lumuklok sa kanan ng Diyos. Humayo nga ang mga alagad at nangaral sa lahat ng dako. Tinulungan sila ng Panginoon sa gawaing ito. Pinatotohanan niya ang Salitang kanilang ipinangangaral sa pamamagitan ng kapangyarihang gumawa ng himala, na ipinagkaloob niya sa kanila. Reflection by Jay Guiyab: BSCE graduate. Customer Service representative. Familia Member. Mission Head for Singles-Baguio. Familia Young Adults Coordinator.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2024Saturday of the Sixth Week of Easter[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 16: 23b - 28
In that day you will ask nothing of me. Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.
“I have said these things to you in figures of speech. The hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figures of speech but will tell you plainly about the Father. In that day you will ask in my name, and I do not say to you that I will ask the Father on your behalf; for the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God.I came from the Father and have come into the world, and now I am leaving the world and going to the Father.”
Reflection by Anya Santos: Campus Staffer for Christ’s Youth in Action. Member of Ligaya Ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SABADO, MAYO 11, 2024Sabado sa Ika-6 na Linggo ng Pasko ng PagkabuhayPaggunita kay Sto Ignacio ng Laconi, Pari[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 16 : 23b - 28Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad: “Tandaan ninyo: anumang hingin ninyo sa Ama sa aking pangalan ay ibibigay niya sa inyo. Hanggang ngayo’y wala pa kayong hinihingi sa kanya sa pangalan ko; humingi kayo, at kayo’y tatanggap, upang malubos ang inyong kagalakan.“Ang mga ito’y sinabi ko sa inyo nang patalinhaga. Subalit darating ang panahon na hindi na ako magsasalita sa inyo nang gayun; tuwiran ko nang sasabihin sa inyo ang tungkol sa Ama. Sa araw na yao’y hihingi kayo sa kanya sa aking pangalan; at hindi ko sinasabi sa inyo na dadalangin ako sa Ama para sa inyo, sapagkat iniibig nga kayo ng Ama. Iniibig niya kayo sapagkat ako’y iniibig ninyo at naniwala kayong nagmula ako sa Diyos. Ako’y mula sa Ama at naparito sa sanlibutan; ngayo’y aalis ako sa sanlibutan at babalik sa Ama.”Reflection by Lawrence Quintero: Missionary Development and Deployment Program Head of Couples for Christ #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024Friday of the 6th Week of EasterMemorial of John of Avila, priest and Doctor of the Church Memorial of Saint Damien[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 16: 20 - 23 Jesus said to his disciples: "Amen, amen, I say to you, you will weep and mourn, while the world rejoices; you will grieve, but your grief will become joy. When a woman is in labor, she is in anguish because her hour has arrived; but when she has given birth to a child, she no longer remembers the pain because of her joy that a child has been born into the world. So you also are now in anguish.But I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice,and no one will take your joy away from you. On that day you will not question me about anything. Amen, amen, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in my name he will give you."Reflection by Tin Yu: Licensed Physical Therapist. Full-time missionary— Christ’s Youth in Action. Underway member— Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
BIYERNES, MAYO 10, 2024Biyernes sa Ika-6 na Linggo ng Pasko ng Pagkabuhay[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 16: 20 - 23
Tinitiyak ko sa inyo na kayo’y iiyak at tatangis, ngunit ang sanlibutan ay magagalak; maghihirap kayo, subalit ang paghihirap ninyo ay magiging kagalakan. Kapag manganganak ang babae, siya’y naghihirap, sapagkat dumating na ang takdang oras. Ngunit pagkatapos niyang manganak, nalilimutan na niya ang hirap dahil sa kagalakan, na isinilang ang isang sanggol sa sanlibutan. Kaya, kayo'y naghihirap ngayon, ngunit muli ko kayong makikita, at mag-uumapaw sa kagalakan ang inyong mga puso, at walang makaaagaw ng inyong kagalakan. Sa araw na iyon, hindi na kayo hihingi pa sa akin ng anuman. Tinitiyak ko sa inyo, kung hihingi kayo sa Ama ng anuman sa aking pangalan, ibibigay niya sa inyo.
Reflection by: Glen Glorioso : Licensed Financial Adviser. Youth worker, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Preacher.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2024Thursday of the 6th Week of EasterMemorial of Saint Pachomius, pioneered Christian Monasticism[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 16: 16 - 20 Jesus said to his disciples: “Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned. These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will drive out demons,they will speak new languages. They will pick up serpents with their hands, and if they drink any deadly thing, it will not harm them. They will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” So then the Lord Jesus, after he spoke to them, was taken up into heaven and took his seat at the right hand of God. But they went forth and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the word through accompanying signs.Reflection by Jim Orbe: Lay missionary. Lifelong brother of the Servants of the Word. Kairos Asia Director. Covenanted Member, Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
HUWEBES, MAYO 9, 2024
Huwebes sa Ika-6 na Linggo ng Pasko ng Pagkabuhay
[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 16 : 16 - 20
“Sandali na lang at hindi na ninyo ako makikita, at sandali pa, muli ninyo akong makikita.” Kaya ilan sa mga alagad ang nagsabi sa isa’t isa, “Ano kaya'ng ibig sabihin ng sinabi niya sa atin na sandali na lang at hindi na natin siya makikita, at sandali pa, muli natin siyang makikita, at sinabi rin niyang pupunta siya sa Ama?” Sinabi nila, “Anong ibig niyang sabihin sa ‘sandali na lang’? Hindi natin alam kung ano ang sinasabi niya.” Alam ni Jesus na ibig nila siyang tanungin, kaya sinabi niya sa kanila, “Pinag-uusapan ba ninyo kung ano ang ibig kong sabihin na sandali na lang at hindi na ninyo ako makikita, at sandali pa, muli ninyo akong makikita? Tinitiyak ko sa inyo na kayo’y iiyak at tatangis, ngunit ang sanlibutan ay magagalak; maghihirap kayo, subalit ang paghihirap ninyo ay magiging kagalakan.
Reflection by: Eric Rivas : Director of Services for a multinational company. Pastoral Leader and District Coordinator - Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2024Wednesday of the 6th Week of EasterMemorial of Saint Peter Tarentaise, Archbishop[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 16: 12 - 15Jesus said to his disciples: "I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now. But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth. He will not speak on his own, but he will speak what he hears, and will declare to you the things that are coming. He will glorify me,because he will take from what is mine and declare it to you. Everything that the Father has is mine; for this reason I told you that he will take from what is mine and declare it to you."Reflection by John Paul Felix: Missionary for Human Resource Business Partner. Covenanted for Christ Community (CFCC), Malaysia. Serving in core team of FIAT (Friends in Action for Christ, Kuala Lumpur) and Christ's Youth in Action (University Outreach, Penang)#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MIYERKULES, MAYO 8, 2024Miyerkules sa Ika-6 na Linggo ng Pasko ng PagkabuhayPaggunita kay San Pedro Tarentaise, Arsobispo[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 16 : 12 - 15Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad: “Marami pa akong sasabihin sa inyo, ngunit hindi pa ninyo kayang unawain ngayon. Pagdating ng Espiritu ng katotohanan, tutulungan niya kayo upang maunawaan ninyo ang buong katotohanan. Sapagkat magsasalita siya hindi sa ganang kanyang sarili; sasabihin niya sa inyo ang kanyang narinig, at ipapahayag ang mga bagay na darating. Pararangalan niya ako, sapagkat sa aking magmumula ang ipapahayag niya sa inyo. Ang lahat ng sa Ama ay akin; kaya ko sinabing sa akin magmumula ang ipapahayag niya sa inyo.”Reflection by Alvin Fabella : COO, EScience Corp, District Head Coordinator, South Sector. Speaker. Retreat Master. Radio Anchor, Kakaiba Ka! Contributor- Kerygma Magazine/Didache. https://who-are-you-following.blogspot.com/2020/06/if-youre-tired-of-waiting-this-post-is.html#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024Tuesday of the 6th Week of EasterMemorial of Saint Rose Venerini [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 16: 5 - 11Jesus said to his disciples: "Now I am going to the one who sent me, and not one of you asks me, 'Where are you going?' But because I told you this, grief has filled your hearts. But I tell you the truth, it is better for you that I go.For if I do not go, the Advocate will not come to you.But if I go, I will send him to you. And when he comes he will convict the world in regard to sin and righteousness and condemnation: sin, because they do not believe in me;righteousness, because I am going to the Father and you will no longer see me; condemnation, because the ruler of this world has been condemned."Reflection by Paulo de Alba: Training Manager-Alba Restaurante Espańol. Pastoral Leader South University District-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MARTES, MAYO 7, 2024Martes sa Ika-6 na Linggo ng Pasko ng PagkabuhayPaggunita kay Santa Rosa Venerini [MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 16 : 5 - 11Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad: “Ngayo’y paroroon na ako sa nagsugo sa akin. Wala isa man sa inyong nagtatanong sa akin kung saan ako pupunta. At ngayong sabihin ko sa inyo, natigib kayo ng kalungkutan. Ngunit dapat ninyong malaman ang katotohanan: ang pag-alis ko’y sa ikabubuti ninyo, sapagkat hindi paparito sa inyo ang Patnubay kung hindi ako aalis. Ngunit kung aalis ako, susuguin ko siya sa inyo. Pagdating niya ay kanyang patutunayan sa mga tao sa sanlibutan na mali ang pagkakakilala nila sa kasalanan, at ipakikilala niya kung ano ang matuwid, at kung ano ang kahatulan. Mali sila tungkol sa kasalanan, sapagkat hindi sila nanalig sa akin; tungkol sa matuwid, sapagkat ako’y paroroon sa Ama at hindi na ninyo makikita; tungkol sa matuwid, sapagkat ako’y paroroon sa Ama at hindi na ninyo makikita; tungkol sa kahatulan, sapagkat hinatulan na ang pinuno ng sanlibutang ito.”Reflection by Roy Azarcon: Research and Tutorial Services. Pathways Wide Intercession Ministry Head. Tahanan ng Panginoon Area Worker. Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MONDAY, MAY 6, 2024Monday of the 6th Week of EasterMemorial of Saint Dominic Savio, patron saint of choirboys, the falsely accused, and juvenile delinquents[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 15: 26 - 16: 4aJesus said to his disciples: "When the Advocate comes whom I will send you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, he will testify to me. And you also testify, because you have been with me from the beginning."I have told you this so that you may not fall away. They will expel you from the synagogues; in fact, the hour is coming when everyone who kills you will think he is offering worship to God. They will do this because they have not known either the Father or me. I have told you this so that when their hour comes you may remember that I told you."Reflection by Adrian Menezes: Software engineer. Full time missionary-Christ's Youth in Action (CYA) University of Santo Tomas. From Mumbai, India#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
LUNES, MAYO 6, 2024
Ika-6 na Linggo ng Pasko ng Muling Pagkabuhay
[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 15: 26 - 16:4a
Pagdating ng Kaagapay na aking isusugo mula sa Ama, ang Espiritu ng katotohanan na darating mula sa Ama, siya ang magpapatotoo tungkol sa akin. At maging kayo ay magpapatotoo sapagkat kayo ay kasama ko mula pa sa simula.
“Sinabi ko ang mga ito sa inyo upang huwag ninyong talikuran ang inyong pananampalataya. Palalayasin nila kayo sa mga sinagoga. At dumarating na nga ang oras na ang mga papatay sa inyo ay mag-iisip na ginagawa nila ito bilang paglilingkod sa Diyos. At gagawin nila ito sapagkat hindi nila kilala ang Ama o ako man. Subalit sinabi ko ang mga ito sa inyo upang pagdating ng oras ay maalala ninyo ang sinabi ko tungkol sa kanila.
“Hindi ko sinabi sa inyo ang mga ito noon, sapagkat kasama pa ninyo ako.
Reflection by Adrian Bondoc: Human Resources and Training Consultant. Executive Producer-Kakaiba Ka! Ministry. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.
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SUNDAY, MAY 5, 20246th Sunday of EasterMemorial of Saint Hilary, Bishop[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 15 : 9 - 17 Jesus said to his disciples: "As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and remain in his love."I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and your joy might be complete. This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. I no longer call you slaves, because a slave does not know what his master is doing. I have called you friends, because I have told you everything I have heard from my Father. It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name he may give you. This I command you: love one another."Reflection by Vanessa Ocampo: Corporate Trainer/Financial Consultant. Senior Woman Leader Trainee/Pastoral Leader-Servants of the Living God Community (Ormoc, Leyte)#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
LINGGO, MAYO 5, 2024Ika-6 na Linggo ng Pasko ng Muling PagkabuhayPaggunita kay San Hilario, Obispo[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 15: 9 - 17 Noong panahong iyon: Sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad: “Kung paanong iniibig ako ng Ama, gayon din naman, iniibig ko kayo; manatili kayo sa aking pag-ibig. Kung tinutupad ninyo ang aking mga utos, mananatili kayo sa aking pag-ibig; tulad ko, tinutupad ko ang mga utos ng aking Ama at ako’y nananatili sa kanyang pag-ibig.“Sinabi ko sa inyo ang mga bagay na ito upang makahati kayo sa kagalakan ko at malubos ang inyong kagalakan. Ito ang aking utos: mag-ibigan kayo gaya ng pag-ibig ko sa inyo. Walang pag-ibig na hihigit pa sa pag-ibig ng isang taong nag-aalay ng kanyang buhay para sa kanyang mga kaibigan. Kayo’y mga kaibigan ko kung tinutupad ninyo ang mga utos ko. Hindi ko na kayo inaaring alipin, sapagkat hindi alam ng alipin ang ginagawa ng kanyang panginoon. Sa halip, inaari ko kayong mga kaibigan, sapagkat sinabi ko sa inyo ang lahat ng narinig ko sa aking Ama. Hindi kayo ang pumili sa akin; ako ang pumili at humirang sa inyo upang kayo’y humayo at mamunga, at manatili ang inyong bunga. Sa gayon, ang anumang hingin ninyo sa Ama sa aking pangalan ay ipagkakaloob sa inyo. Ito ang inuutos ko sa inyo: mag-ibigan kayo.”Reflection by: Gabs Fidel - Development & DISC Personality Coach, Trainer, and Speaker/Head of Worship Team-Familia Community Youth Mission#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2024Saturday of the 5th Week of EasterMemorial of Saint Florian, soldier and martyr [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 15: 18 - 21Jesus said to his disciples: "If the world hates you, realize that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, the world would love its own; but because you do not belong to the world, and I have chosen you out of the world, the world hates you. Remember the word I spoke to you, 'No slave is greater than his master.' If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they kept my word, they will also keep yours. And they will do all these things to you on account of my name, because they do not know the one who sent me."Reflection by Den Mark Gillesania: Businessman, Pastoral Leader - Servants of the Living God, Ormoc, and Young Professionals Director for Lingkod, Visayas Zone#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SABADO, MAYO 4, 2024Sabado sa Ika-limang Linggo ng Pasko ng Muling PagkabuhayPaggunita kay San Florian, sundalo at martir LANDAS NG PAG-ASA: “SANLIBUTAN O KALANGITAN”[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 15: 18 - 21Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad: “Kung napopoot sa inyo ang sanlibutan, dapat ninyong malamang napoot na ito sa akin bago sa inyo. Kung kayo nga’y sa sanlibutan, iibigin kayo nito bilang kanya. Ngunit yamang hindi kayo sa sanlibutan, kundi pinili ko kayo mula rito, ito’y napopoot sa inyo. Alalahanin ninyo ang sinabi ko sa inyo: walang aliping higit kaysa kanyang panginoon. Kung ako’y inusig nila, uusigin din nila kayo; kung tinupad nila ang aking salita, tutuparin din nila ang salita ninyo. Ngunit ang lahat ng ito’y gagawin nila sa inyo dahil sa akin, sapagkat hindi nila nakikilala ang nagsugo sa akin.”Reflection by Joey Binay: Sales-Industrial Essential Oil/Fragrances. Head-Communications Ministry. Member: North & Central Sector of MM-Familia#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2024Friday of the 5th Week of EasterFeast of Apostles Philip and James[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 14: 6 - 14
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you had known me, you would have known my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.”
Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough for us.” Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and you still do not know me, Philip? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own authority, but the Father who dwells in me does his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me, or else believe on account of the works themselves.
“Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father. Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.
Reflection by Francis Ortega: Training Consultant. Cell group leader/Part of the governing body/Member-Servants of the Lord's Vineyard. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel #TheWayTheTruthandtheLife
BIYERNES, MAYO 3, 2024Biyernes sa Ika-5 Linggo ng Pasko ng Muling PagkabuhayKapistahan nina Apostol Felipe at Santiago [MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 14: 6 - 14 Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus kay Tomas, “Ako ang daan, ang katotohanan, at ang buhay. Walang makapupunta sa Ama kundi sa pamamagitan ko. Kung ako’y kilala ninyo, kilala na rin ninyo ang aking Ama. Mula ngayon ay kilala na ninyo siya at inyong nakita.”Sinabi sa kanya ni Felipe, “Panginoon, ipakita po ninyo sa amin ang Ama, at masisiyahan na kami.” Sumagot si Hesus, “Matagal na ninyo akong kasama, Felipe! Diyata’t hindi mo pa ako nakikilala? Ang nakakita sa akin ay nakakita na sa Ama. Bakit mo sinasabing: ‘Ipakita mo sa amin ang Ama’? Hindi ka ba naniniwalang ako’y sumasa-Ama at ang Ama’y sumasaakin? Ang mga salitang sinasabi ko ay hindi ko sinasabi sa ganang aking sarili. Ang Ama na sumasaakin ang gumaganap ng kanyang mga gawain. Maniwala kayo sa akin: ako’y sumasa-Ama at ang Ama’y sumasaakin. Kung ayaw ninyong maniwala sa sinasabi ko, maniwala kayo dahil sa mga gawang ito. Sinasabi ko sa inyo: ang nananalig sa akin ay makagagawa ng mga ginagawa ko at higit pa rito, sapagkat pupunta na ako sa Ama. At anumang hilingin ninyo sa Ama sa aking pangalan ay gagawin ko, upang maparangalan ang Ama sa pamamagitan ng Anak. Gagawin ko ang anumang hihilingin ninyo sa pangalan ko.”Reflection by Nadz Gawat: Training Head-BDO Network Bank-MSME. Preacher-Pathways ministry. Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2024
Thursday of the 5th Week of Easter
[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 15: 9-11
As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.Reflection by Danny Dy: Management consultant and urban farmer. CEFAM-counselor. Former CYA and member of LNP. Core team member for National Family Life Service Coordination-BCBP
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HUWEBES, MAYO 2, 2024
Martes sa Ika-5 Linggo ng Pasko ng Muling Pagkabuhay
[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 15: 9 - 11
Kung paanong minahal ako ng Ama, minamahal ko rin kayo; manatili kayo sa aking pagmamahal. Kung tutuparin ninyo ang mga utos ko, mananatili kayo sa pag-ibig ko, kung paanong tinutupad ko ang mga utos ng aking Ama at ako'y nananatili sa kanyang pag-ibig. Sinabi ko ang mga ito sa inyo upang mapasainyo ang aking kagalakan, at ang kagalakan ninyo ay maging lubos.
Reflection by Bob Lopez: Communications specialist. Former Mission Director-Word of Joy Foundation/Institute for Pastoral Development. Trainer and formator serving dioceses, congregations and organizations. Faculty member. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel #PeaceofChrist #PananatilikayKristo
TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2024Tuesday of the 5th Week of EasterMemorial of Saint Pius V, Pope [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 14: 27 - 31aJesus said to his disciples: "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid. You heard me tell you, 'I am going away and I will come back to you.'If you loved me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father; for the Father is greater than I. And now I have told you this before it happens, so that when it happens you may believe. I will no longer speak much with you, for the ruler of the world is coming. He has no power over me,but the world must know that I love the Father and that I do just as the Father has commanded me."Reflection by Niño Christian Pedraza: Chemist - Senior Supervisor - Energy Development Corporation. Action Group Leader and Member - Servants of the Living God, Ormoc#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MARTES, ABRIL 30, 2024Martes sa Ika-limang Linggo ng Pasko ng Muling PagkabuhayPaggunita kay San Pio V, Obispo [MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 14: 27 - 31aNoong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad: “Kapayapaan ang iniiwan ko sa inyo. Ang aking kapayapaan ang ibinibigay ko sa inyo; hindi ito katulad ng ibinibigay ng sanlibutan. Huwag kayong mabalisa; huwag kayong matakot. Sinabi ko na sa inyo, ‘Ako’y aalis, ngunit babalik ako.’ Kung iniibig ninyo ako, ikagagalak ninyo ang pagpunta ko sa Ama, sapagkat dakila ang Ama kaysa sa akin. Sinasabi ko na ito sa inyo bago pa mangyari upang, kung mangyari na, kayo’y manalig sa akin. Hindi na ako pakahahaba ng pagsasalita sa inyo, sapagkat dumarating na ang pinuno ng sanlibutang ito. Wala siyang kapangyarihan sa akin, subalit dapat makilala ng sanlibutan na iniibig ko ang Ama at ang ginagawa ko’y ang iniutos niya sa akin.”Reflection by Ryan Santos: Senior Manager for Business Intelligence for a CX company. Service Head for Evangelization - Young Couples. Covenanted Member - Bale Ning Ginu#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel #PeaceofChrist #KapayapaankayKristo #Peace
MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2024
5th Sunday of Easter
[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 14:21-26
Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him.” Judas (not Iscariot) said to him, “Lord, how is it that you will manifest yourself to us, and not to the world?” Jesus answered him, “If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. Whoever does not love me does not keep my words. And the word that you hear is not mine but the Father's who sent me.
“These things I have spoken to you while I am still with you. But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.
Reflection by Eddie Mendoza: Senior Executive for the Joy-Nostalg Group; Former Sector Coordinator of Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community
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LUNES, ABRIL 29, 2024
Lunes ng ika-5 Linggo ng Pasko ng Pagkabuhay
[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 14:21-26Ang nagtataglay ng mga utos ko at tumutupad sa mga ito ay siyang nagmamahal sa akin. At siya na nagmamahal sa akin ay mamahalin ng aking Ama. Mamahalin ko siya at ihahayag ko ang aking sarili sa kanya.” Si Judas, hindi si Iscariote, ay nagsabi sa kanya, “Panginoon, bakit po ninyo ihahayag ang inyong sarili sa amin, at hindi sa sanlibutan?” Sumagot si Jesus sa kanya, “Sinumang nagmamahal sa akin ay tutupad sa aking salita, at mamahalin siya ng aking Ama. Darating kami sa kanya at maninirahan kaming kasama niya. Ang hindi nagmamahal sa akin ay hindi tumutupad sa aking mga salita, at ang salitang naririnig ninyo ay hindi sa akin, kundi mula sa Ama na nagsugo sa akin.
“Sinabi ko ang mga ito sa inyo habang kasama pa ninyo ako. Subalit ang Kaagapay, ang Banal na Espiritu na isusugo ng Ama sa pangalan ko ay magtuturo sa inyo ng lahat, at magpapaalala sa inyo ng lahat ng sinabi ko sa inyo.
Reflection by: Bob Lopez : Communications specialist. Former Mission Director-Word of Joy Foundation/Institute for Pastoral Development. Trainer and formator serving dioceses, congregations and organizations. Faculty member. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 20245th Sunday of EasterMemorial of Saint Peter Chanel, priest and martyr [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 15: 1 - 8Jesus said to his disciples: "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit, and every one that does he prunes so that it bears more fruit. You are already pruned because of the word that I spoke to you. Remain in me, as I remain in you. Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it remains on the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me. I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing.Anyone who does not remain in me will be thrown out like a branch and wither; people will gather them and throw them into a fire and they will be burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask for whatever you want and it will be done for you. By this is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples."Reflection by Mara Pastrana : Alpha Coordinator of St. Martin de Padua, Vancouver, Canada. Covenanted Member of Families for Christ Community, Vancouver, Canada. Life and Mindset Coach, Talitha Koum Couching #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
LINGGO, ABRIL 28, 2024Ika-5 Linggo ng Pasko ng Muling PagkabuhayPaggunita kay San Pedro Chanel, pari at martir [MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 15: 1 - 8Noong panahong iyon: Sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad: “Ako ang tunay na puno ng ubas, at ang aking Ama ang tagapag-alaga. Pinuputol niya ang bawat sangang hindi namumunga; at kanya namang pinuputulan at nililinis ang bawat sangang namumunga upang lalong dumami ang bunga. Nalinis na kayo sa pamamagitan ng salitang sinabi ko sa inyo. Manatili kayo sa akin at mananatili ako sa inyo. Hindi makapamumunga ang sangang hindi nananatiling nakakabit sa puno. Gayun din naman, hindi kayo makapamumunga kung hindi kayo mananatili sa akin.“Ako ang puno ng ubas, kayo ang mga sanga. Ang nananatili sa akin, at ako sa kanya, ang siyang namumunga nang sagana; sapagkat wala kayong magagawa kung kayo’y hiwalay sa akin. Ang hindi nananatili sa akin ay itatapon at matutuyo, gaya ng sanga. Ang gayong mga sanga ay titipunin at susunugin. Kung nananatili kayo sa akin at nananatili sa inyo ang salita ko, hingin ninyo ang inyong maibigan, at ipagkaloob sa inyo. Napararangalan ang Ama kung kayo’y namumunga nang sagana at sa gayo’y napatutunayang mga alagad ko kayo.”Reflection by Alvin Fabella : COO, EScience Corp, District Head Coordinator, South Sector. Speaker. Retreat Master. Radio Anchor, Kakaiba Ka! Contributor- Kerygma Magazine/Didache. https://who-are-you-following.blogspot.com/2020/06/if-youre-tired-of-waiting-this-post-is.html#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2024Saturday of the 4th Week of EasterMemorial of Saint Zita, patroness of domestic workers[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 14: 7 - 14Jesus said to his disciples: “If you know me, then you will also know my Father. From now on you do know him and have seen him.” Philip said to Jesus, “Master, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.” Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you for so long a time and you still do not know me, Philip? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me?The words that I speak to you I do not speak on my own.The Father who dwells in me is doing his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me, or else, believe because of the works themselves. Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever believes in me will do the works that I do, and will do greater ones than these, because I am going to the Father. And whatever you ask in my name, I will do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.If you ask anything of me in my name, I will do it.”Reflection by MM Bogarin: Fashion designer-Ccicci. Pastoral leader. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SABADO, ABRIL 27, 2024Sabado sa Ika-4 na Linggo ng Pasko ng Muling PagkabuhayPaggunita kay Santa Zita, patron ng mga kasambahay [MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 14: 7 - 14Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad: “Kung ako’y kilala ninyo, kilala na rin ninyo ang aking Ama. Mula ngayon ay kilala na ninyo siya at inyong nakita.”Sinabi sa kanya ni Felipe, “Panginoon, ipakita po ninyo sa amin ang Ama, at masisiyahan na kami.” Sumagot si Hesus, “Matagal na ninyo akong kasama, Felipe! Diyata’t hindi mo pa ako nakikilala? Ang nakakita sa akin ay nakakita na sa Ama. Bakit mo sinasabing: ‘Ipakita mo sa amin ang Ama’? Hindi ka ba naniniwalang ako’y sumasa-Ama at ang Ama’y sumasaakin? Ang mga salitang sinasabi ko ay hindi ko sinasabi sa ganang aking sarili. Ang Amang sumasaakin ang gumaganap ng kanyang mga gawain. Maniwala kayo sa akin: ako’y sumasa-Ama at ang Ama’y sumasa-akin. Kung ayaw ninyong maniwala sa sinasabi ko, maniwala kayo dahil sa mga gawang ito. Sinasabi ko sa inyo: ang nananalig sa akin ay makagagawa ng mga ginagawa ko at higit pa rito, sapagkat pupunta na ako sa Ama. At anumang hilingin ninyo sa Ama sa aking pangalan ay gagawin ko, upang maparangalan ang Ama sa pamamagitan ng Anak. Gagawin ko ang anumang hihilingin ninyo sa pangalan ko.”Reflection by Raoul Roncal: Licensed Engineer (ECE). Lay missionary-Servants of the Word Brotherhood. Theology Instructor, Ateneo de Manila University#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2024Friday of the 4th Week of EasterMemorial of Saint Cletus, Bishop and martyr[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 14: 1 - 6 Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If there were not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back again and take you to myself, so that where I am you also may be. Where I am going you know the way.” Thomas said to him, “Master, we do not know where you are going; how can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”Reflection by Mitch Fernandez: Trainer - Personality Development Program. Covenanted Member - Holy Trinity Community. Senior Woman Leader. Former Member - Lingkod ng Panginoon, Davao. Wife of Nicol Fernandez. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
BIYERNES, ABRIL 26, 2024Biyernes sa Ika-4 na Linggo ng Pasko ng Muling PagkabuhayPaggunita kay San Cletus, Obispo at martir[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 14: 1 - 6 Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad, “Huwag kayong mabalisa; manalig kayo sa Diyos at manalig din kayo sa akin. Sa bahay ng aking Ama ay maraming silid; kung hindi gayun, sinabi ko na sana sa inyo. At paroroon ako upang ipaghanda ko kayo ng matitirhan. Kapag naroroon na ako at naipaghanda na kayo ng matitirhan, babalik ako at isasama kayo sa kinaroroonan ko. At alam na ninyo ang daan patungo sa pupuntahan ko.” Sinabi sa kanya ni Tomas, “Panginoon, hindi po namin alam kung saan kayo pupunta, paano naming malalaman ang daan?” Sumagot si Hesus, “Ako ang daan, ang katotohanan, at ang buhay. Walang makapupunta sa Ama kundi sa pamamagitan ko.”Reflection by Paula Kristina Gawat: Public Servant-Engineer; Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2024Thursday of the 4th Week of EasterMemorial of Saint Mark, Evangelist [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 16: 15 - 20 Jesus appeared to the Eleven and said to them: “Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved;whoever does not believe will be condemned. These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will drive out demons, they will speak new languages. They will pick up serpents with their hands, and if they drink any deadly thing, it will not harm them. They will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” Then the Lord Jesus, after he spoke to them, was taken up into heaven and took his seat at the right hand of God. But they went forth and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with themand confirmed the word through accompanying signs.Reflection by Jake Tan: Former Missionary Youth Worker/Worship Ministry Head-Lingkod Central. Pastoral Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
HUWEBES, ABRIL 25, 2024Huwebes sa Ika-4 na Linggo ng Pasko ng Muling PagkabuhayPaggunita kay San Marcos, manunulat ng Mabuting Balita [MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 16: 15 - 20 Noong panahong iyon, nagpakita si Hesus sa Labing-isa at sinabi sa kanila, “Humayo kayo sa buong sanlibutan at ipangaral ninyo sa lahat ang Mabuting Balita. Ang sumasampalataya at mabinyagan ay maliligtas, ngunit ang hindi sumampalataya ay parurusahan. Ang mga sumasampalataya ay magtataglay ng ganitong tanda ng kapangyarihan: sa pangalan ko’y magpapalayas sila ng mga demonyo at magsasalita ng ibang wika; sila’y hindi maaano dumampot man ng ahas o uminom ng lason; at gagaling ang mga maysakit na mapatungan ng kanilang kamay.”
Pagkatapos magsalita sa kanila, ang Panginoong Hesus ay iniakyat sa langit at lumuklok sa kanan ng Diyos. Humayo nga ang mga alagad at nangaral sa lahat ng dako. Tinulungan sila ng Panginoon sa gawaing ito. Pinatotohanan niya ang Salitang kanilang ipinangangaral sa pamamagitan ng kapangyarihang gumawa ng himala, na ipinagkaloob niya sa kanila.Reflection by Pao Antonio: Covenanted Member - Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. Resident Preacher and Executive Producer of Pathways of Hope. Resident Preacher - Pathways Ministry. Director of Sales - LIVECORE Corporation. Financial Planner. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2024Wednesday of the Fourth Week of EasterMemorial of Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen, priest and martyr[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 12: 44 - 50 Jesus cried out and said, “Whoever believes in me believes not only in me but also in the one who sent me, and whoever sees me sees the one who sent me. I came into the world as light, so that everyone who believes in me might not remain in darkness. And if anyone hears my words and does not observe them, I do not condemn him, for I did not come to condemn the world but to save the world. Whoever rejects me and does not accept my words has something to judge him: the word that I spoke, it will condemn him on the last day, because I did not speak on my own, but the Father who sent me commanded me what to say and speak. And I know that his commandment is eternal life. So what I say, I say as the Father told me.”Reflection by Jam Dabuet: Full-time missionary-Christ’s Youth in Action. Pastoral Leader/Member - Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MIYERKULES, ABRIL 24, 2024Miyerkules sa Ika-4 na Linggo ng Pasko ng Muling PagkabuhayPaggunita kay San Fidel ng Sigmaringen, pari at martir[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 12: 44 - 50
Noong panahong iyon, malakas na sinabi ni Hesus, “Ang nananalig sa akin ay hindi lamang sa akin nananalig, kundi pati sa nagsugo sa akin. At ang nakakita sa akin ay nakakita sa kanya. Ako’y naparito bilang ilaw ng sanlibutan, upang hindi manatili sa kadiliman ang nananalig sa akin. Kung mapakinggan ninuman ang aking mga salita ngunit hindi niya tuparin ito, hindi ko siya hahatulan. Sapagkat naparito ako hindi upang hatulan ang sanlibutan kundi upang iligtas ito. May hahatol sa sinumang magtakwil sa akin at hindi tumanggap sa aking mga salita; ang salitang ipinahayag ko ang hahatol sa kanya sa huling araw. Sapagkat hindi ako nagsalita sa ganang sarili ko lamang, kundi ang Amang nagsugo sa akin ang siyang nag-utos kung ano ang aking sasabihin at ipahahayag. At alam kong ang kanyang utos ay nagbibigay ng buhay na walang hanggan. Kaya’t ang ipinasasabi ng Ama ang siya kong sinasabi.”Reflection by Eric Rivas: Director of Services for a multinational company. Pastoral Leader and District Coordinator - Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.
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TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024Tuesday of the 4th Week of EasterMemorial of Saint George, martyrMemorial of Saint Adalbert, Bishop and martyr [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 10: 22 - 30The feast of the Dedication was taking place in Jerusalem.It was winter. And Jesus walked about in the temple area on the Portico of Solomon. So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long are you going to keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.” Jesus answered them, “I told you and you do not believe. The works I do in my Father’s name testify to me. But you do not believe, because you are not among my sheep. My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one can take them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one can take them out of the Father’s hand. The Father and I are one.”Reflection by Aiana Dalangin: Missionary-Kairos Asia; Former member-The Light Of the World Iligan and Cagayan de Oro; Member-Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon and Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MARTES, ABRIL 23, 2024Martes sa Ika-4 na Linggo ng Pasko ng Muling PagkabuhayPaggunita kay San Adalberto, Obispo at martir Paggunita kay San Jorge, martir[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 10: 22 - 30Taglamig na noon. Kasalukuyang ipinagdiriwang sa Jerusalem ang Pista ng Pagtatalaga ng templo. Naglalakad si Hesus sa templo, sa Portiko ni Solomon. Pinaligiran siya ng mga Judio at sinabi sa kanya, “Hanggang kailan mo kami pag-aalinlanganin? Kung ikaw ang Kristo, sabihin mo na nang tiyakan.” Sumagot si Hesus, “Sinabi ko na sa inyo, ngunit ayaw ninyong maniwala. Ang mga ginagawa ko sa ngalan ng aking Ama ay nagpapatotoo tungkol sa akin. Ngunit ayaw ninyong maniwala, sapagkat hindi kayo kabilang sa aking mga tupa. Nakikinig sa akin ang aking mga tupa; nakikilala ko sila, at sumusunod sila sa akin. Binibigyan ko sila ng buhay na walang hanggan, at kailanma’y di sila mapapahamak; hindi sila maaagaw sa akin ninuman. Ang aking Ama, na nagbigay sa kanila sa akin, ay lalong dakila sa lahat, at hindi sila maaagaw ninuman sa aking Ama. Ako at ang Ama ay iisa.”Reflection by Tin Yu: Licensed Physical Therapist. Full-time missionary— Christ’s Youth in Action. Underway member— Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel #NewLifewithChrist #BagongBuhay #ParaKaninoKaBumabangon
MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2024Monday of the 4th Week of Easter[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 10: 1 - 10
“Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. A stranger they will not follow, but they will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers.” This figure of speech Jesus used with them, but they did not understand what he was saying to them.
So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.
Reflection by Den Mark Gillesania: Businessman. Regional Director for East Visayas-Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon. Pastoral Leader-Servants of the Loving God.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
LUNES, ABRIL 22, 2024Lunes sa Ika-4 na Linggo ng Pasko ng Muling PagkabuhayPaggunita kay San Alexander, misyonaryo at martir [MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 10: 1 - 10 Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus, “Tandaan ninyo ito: ang pumasok sa kulungan ng mga tupa nang hindi sa pinto nagdaraan, kundi umaakyat sa di dapat pagdaanan, ay magnanakaw at tulisan. Ngunit ang nagdaraan sa pintuan ay siyang pastol ng mga tupa. Pinapapasok siya ng bantay-pinto, at pinakikinggan ng mga tupa ang kanyang tinig. Tinatawag niya ang kanyang mga tupa sa kani-kanilang pangalan, at inilalabas sa kulungan. Kapag nailabas na, siya’y nangunguna sa kanila at sumusunod naman ang mga tupa sapagkat nakikilala nila ang kanyang tinig. Hindi sila sumusunod sa iba, bagkus pa nga’y patakbong lumalayo, sapagkat hindi nila nakikilala ang kanyang tinig.”Sinabi ni Hesus ang talinghagang ito, ngunit hindi nila naunawaan ang ibig niyang sabihin.Kaya’t muling sinabi ni Hesus, “Tandaan ninyo: ako ang pintuang dinaraanan ng mga tupa. Ang mga nauna sa akin ay mga magnanakaw at mga tulisan, ngunit hindi sila pinakinggan ng mga tupa. Ako ang pintuan. Ang sinumang pumapasok sa pamamagitan ko’y maliligtas. Papasok siya’t lalabas, at makatatagpo ng pastulan. Kaya lamang pupunta rito ang magnanakaw ay upang magnakaw, pumatay, at magwasak. Naparito ako upang ang mga tupa’y magkaroon ng buhay – isang buhay na ganap at kasiya-siya.”Reflection by Sarah Panahon: Marriage and Family Counselor. Senior woman leader. Covenanted member of Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 20244th Sunday of EasterMemorial of Saint Anselm, Archbishop[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 10: 11 - 18Jesus said: "I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. A hired man, who is not a shepherd and whose sheep are not his own, sees a wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away, and the wolf catches and scatters them. This is because he works for pay and has no concern for the sheep. I am the good shepherd, and I know mine and mine know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I will lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. These also I must lead, and they will hear my voice, and there will be one flock, one shepherd.This is why the Father loves me, because I lay down my life in order to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down on my own. I have power to lay it down, and power to take it up again. This command I have received from my Father."Reflection by Jon Kasilag : Founding Principal Engineer, AMH Phils.,Inc. Former Senior Lecturer-UP. Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon. Site Leader-Pathways North Quezon City. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
LINGGO, ABRIL 21, 2024Ika-4 na Linggo ng Pasko ng Muling PagkabuhayPaggunita kay San Anselmo, Arsobispo [MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 10: 11 - 18Noong panahong iyon: Sinabi ni Hesus: “Ako ang mabuting pastol. Iniaalay ng mabuting pastol ang kanyang buhay para sa mga tupa. Ang upahan ay tumatakas, kapag nakikitang dumarating ang asong-gubat. Iniiwan niya ang mga tupa, palibhasa’y hindi siya pastol at hindi kanya ang mga tupa. Kaya’t sinisila ng asong-gubat ang mga ito, at pinangangalat. Tumatakas siya palibhasa’y upahan lamang at walang malasakit sa mga tupa. Ako ang mabuting pastol. Kung paanong nakikilala ako ng Ama at siya’y nakikilala ko, gayon din naman, nakikilala ko ang aking mga tupa at ako nama’y nakikilala nila. At iniaalay ko ang aking buhay para sa mga tupa. Mayroon akong ibang tupa na wala sa kulungang ito. Kinakailangang sila’y alagaan ko rin; pakikinggan nila ang aking tinig. Sa gayo’y magiging isa ang kawan at isa ang pastol.“Dahil dito’y minamahal ako ng Ama, sapagkat iniaalay ko ang aking buhay, upang ito’y kunin kong muli. Walang makakukuha nito sa akin; kusa ko itong ibinibigay. Mayroon akong kapangyarihang ibigay ito at kunin uli. Ito ang utos na tinanggap ko sa aking Ama.”Reflection by Adrian Bondoc: Human Resources and Training Consultant. Executive Producer-Kakaiba Ka! Ministry. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2024Saturday of the 3rd Week of EasterMemorial of Saint Marian [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 6: 60 - 69 Many of the disciples of Jesus who were listening said,"This saying is hard; who can accept it?" Since Jesus knew that his disciples were murmuring about this, he said to them, "Does this shock you? What if you were to see the Son of Man ascending to where he was before? It is the Spirit that gives life, while the flesh is of no avail. The words I have spoken to you are Spirit and life. But there are some of you who do not believe." Jesus knew from the beginning the ones who would not believe and the one who would betray him. And he said, "For this reason I have told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted him by my Father."As a result of this, many of his disciples returned to their former way of life and no longer walked with him. Jesus then said to the Twelve, "Do you also want to leave?" Simon Peter answered him, "Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God."Reflection by Peter Lino: National Health, Safety, and Environment Manager. Senior Leader for God's Light Community in Sydney, Australia.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SABADO, ABRIL 20, 2024Sabado sa Ika-tatlong Linggo ng Pasko ng Muling PagkabuhayPaggunita kay San Mariano [MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 6: 60 - 69 Noong panahong iyon, marami sa mga alagad ni Hesus ang nagsabi, “Mabigat na pananalita ito; sino ang makatatanggap nito?” Alam ni Hesus na nagbubulung-bulungan ang kanyang mga alagad tungkol dito, kaya’t sinabi niya, “Dahil ba rito’y tatalikuran na ninyo ako? Gaano pa kaya kung makita ninyong umaakyat ang Anak ng Tao sa dati niyang kinaroroonan? Ang Espiritu ang nagbibigay-buhay; hindi ito magagawa ng laman. Ang mga salitang sinasabi ko sa inyo ay Espiritu at buhay. Ngunit may ilan sa inyong hindi nananalig sa akin.” Sapagkat talastas ni Hesus buhat pa noong una kung sinu-sino ang hindi nananalig sa kanya, at kung sino ang magkakanulo sa kanya. Idinugtong pa niya, “Iyan ang dahilan kaya ko sinabi sa inyo na walang makalalapit sa akin malibang loobin ito ng Ama.”Mula noo’y marami sa kanyang mga alagad ang tumalikod at hindi na sumama sa kanya. Kaya’t tinanong ni Hesus ang Labindalawa, “Ibig din ba ninyong umalis?” Sumagot si Simon Pedro, “Panginoon, kanino po kami pupunta? Nasa inyo ang mga salitang nagbibigay ng buhay na walang hanggan. Naniniwala kami at ngayo’y natitiyak naming kayo ang Banal ng Diyos.”
Reflection by Ruel Aguirre: Pastoral Trainor for CFC leaders and missionaries for local and foreign deployment. Lay missionary assigned for long-term mission in Southern Africa and Kalinga province.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024Friday of the 3rd Week of EasterMemorial of Saint Alphenage, Archbishop [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 6: 52 - 59
The Jews quarreled among themselves, saying, "How can this man give us his Flesh to eat?"Jesus said to them, "Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the Flesh of the Son of Man and drink his Blood, you do not have life within you. Whoever eats my Flesh and drinks my Bloodhas eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. For my Flesh is true food, and my Blood is true drink. Whoever eats my Flesh and drinks my Blood remains in me and I in him. Just as the living Father sent me and I have life because of the Father, so also the one who feeds on me will have life because of me. This is the bread that came down from heaven. Unlike your ancestors who ate and still died, whoever eats this bread will live forever." These things he said while teaching in the synagogue in Capernaum.Reflection by Jeng Quitain: Educator. Pastoral Affairs Supervisor at a Catholic Progressive School. Senior Woman Leader of Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
BIYERNES, ABRIL 19, 2024Biyernes sa Ika-3 Linggo ng Pasko ng Muling PagkabuhayPaggunita kay San Alphanage, Arsobispo [MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 6: 52 - 59 Noong panahong iyon, nagtalu-talo ang mga Judio. “Paanong maibibigay sa atin ng taong ito ang kanyang laman upang kanin natin?” tanong nila. Kaya’t sinabi ni Hesus, “Tandaan ninyo: malibang kanin ninyo ang laman ng Anak ng Tao at inumin ang kanyang dugo, hindi kayo magkakaroon ng buhay. Ang kumakain ng aking laman at umiinom ng aking dugo ay may buhay na walang hanggan, at muli ko siyang bubuhayin sa huling araw. Sapagkat ang aking laman ay tunay na pagkain, at ang aking dugo, tunay na inumin. Ang kumakain ng aking laman at umiinom ng aking dugo ay nananahan sa akin, at ako sa kanya. Buhay ang Amang nagsugo sa akin, at ako’y nabubuhay dahil sa kanya. Gayun din naman, ang sinumang kumain sa akin ay mabubuhay dahil sa akin. Ito ang pagkaing bumaba mula sa langit; ang kumakain nito’y mabubuhay magpakailanman. Hindi ito katulad ng kinain ng inyong mga magulang sa ilang; namatay sila bagamat kumain niyon.” Sinabi ito ni Hesus nang siya’y nagtuturo sa sinagoga sa Capernaum.Reflection by Nadz Gawat: Training Head-BDO Network Bank-MSME. Preacher-Pathways ministry. Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2024Thursday of the 3rd Week of EasterMemorial of Saint Apollonius [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 6: 44 - 51 Jesus said to the crowds: "No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draw him, and I will raise him on the last day. It is written in the prophets: They shall all be taught by God.Everyone who listens to my Father and learns from him comes to me. Not that anyone has seen the Father except the one who is from God; he has seen the Father. Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever believes has eternal life. I am the bread of life. Your ancestors ate the manna in the desert, but they died; this is the bread that comes down from heaven so that one may eat it and not die. I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my Flesh for the life of the world."Reflection by Steve Sandoval: CEO and Training Director-LeadCore Training and Consultancy. Strategic Planner; Organizational Development Expert; Pastoral Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon; Head of Training and Development -Pathways Ministry#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
HUWEBES, ABRIL 18, 2024Huwebes sa Ika-3 Linggo ng Pasko ng Muling PagkabuhayPaggunita kay San Apollonius[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 6: 44 - 51Noong mga panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa mga tao, “Walang makalalapit sa akin malibang dalhin siya ng Amang nagsugo sa akin. At ang lalapit sa akin ay muli kong bubuhayin sa huling araw. Nasusulat sa aklat ng mga propeta, ‘At silang lahat ay tuturuan ng Diyos.’ Ang bawat nakikinig sa Ama at natututo ay lalapit sa akin. Hindi ito nangangahulugang may nakakita na sa Ama; yaong nagmula sa Diyos ang tanging nakakita sa Ama.“Sinasabi ko sa inyo: ang nananalig sa akin ay may buhay na walang hanggan. Ako ang pagkaing nagbibigay-buhay. Kumain ng manna ang inyong mga ninuno nang sila’y nasa ilang, gayunma’y namatay sila. Ngunit ang sinumang kumain ng pagkaing bumaba mula sa langit ay hindi mamamatay. Ako ang pagkaing nagbibigay-buhay na bumaba mula sa langit. Mabubuhay magpakailanman ang sinumang kumain nito. At ang pagkaing ibibigay ko sa ikabubuhay ng sanlibutan ay ang aking laman.”Reflection by Edwin Hermoso: Professional photographer. Site Leader-Pathways Alabang, Pastoral Leader- South District of Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024Wednesday of the 3rd Week of EasterMemorial of Saint Anicetus, Pope[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 6: 30 - 35Jesus said to the crowds, "I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst. But I told you that although you have seen me, you do not believe. Everything that the Father gives me will come to me, and I will not reject anyone who comes to me, because I came down from heaven not to do my own will but the will of the one who sent me. And this is the will of the one who sent me, that I should not lose anything of what he gave me, but that I should raise it on the last day. For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him may have eternal life, and I shall raise him on the last day."Reflection by Lorna Campos: Leadership Trainer. Meta-Coach. Mentor. Youth Facilitator. Inspirational speaker. Covenanted member-Ligaya ng Panginoon. Senior woman leader-University District. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MIYERKULES, ABRIL 17, 2024Miyerkules sa Ika-3 Linggo ng Pasko ng Muling PagkabuhayPaggunita kay San Anicetus, Papa[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 6: 35 - 40 Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa mga tao: “Ako ang pagkaing nagbibigay-buhay. Ang lumalapit sa akin ay hindi na magugutom, at ang nananalig sa akin ay hindi na mauuhaw kailanman.“Ngunit sinabi ko na sa inyo: nakita na ninyo ako, gayunma’y hindi kayo nananalig sa akin. Lalapit sa akin ang lahat ng ibinibigay sa akin ng Ama. At hindi ko itataboy ang sinumang lumalapit sa akin. Sapagkat ako’y bumaba mula sa langit, hindi upang gawin ang kalooban ko, kundi ang kalooban ng nagsugo sa akin. At ito ang kanyang kalooban: huwag kong pabayaang mawala kahit isa sa mga ibinibigay niya sa akin, kundi muling buhayin sila sa huling araw. Sapagkat ito ang kalooban ng aking Ama: ang lahat ng makakita at manalig sa Anak ay magkaroon ng buhay na walang hanggan. At sila’y muli kong bubuhayin sa huling araw.”Reflection by Paul Gerard Saret: Product Manager, Cargill Philippines. District Evangelization and Music Ministry of NS1C. Underway Member of Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024Tuesday of the 3rd Week of EasterMemorial of Saint Benedict Joseph Labre[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 6: 30 - 35The crowd said to Jesus: "What sign can you do, that we may see and believe in you? What can you do? Our ancestors ate manna in the desert, as it is written:He gave them bread from heaven to eat."So Jesus said to them, "Amen, amen, I say to you,it was not Moses who gave the bread from heaven;my Father gives you the true bread from heaven.For the bread of God is that which comes down from heaven and gives life to the world."So they said to Jesus, "Sir, give us this bread always."Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst."Reflection by Alvin Fabella: COO, EScience Corp, District Head Coordinator, South Sector. Speaker. Retreat Master. Radio Anchor, Kakaiba Ka! Contributor- Kerygma Magazine/Didache (https://who-are-you-following.blogspot.com/2020/06/if-youre-tired-of-waiting-this-post-is.html)#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MARTES, ABRIL 16, 2024Martes sa Ika-3 Linggo ng Pasko ng Muling PagkabuhayPaggunita kay San Benedicto Jose Labre[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 6: 30 - 35Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ng mga tao kay Hesus:“Ano pong kababalaghan ang maipapakita ninyo upang manalig kami sa inyo? Ano po ang gagawin ninyo?” tanong nila. “Ang aming mga magulang ay kumain ng manna sa ilang, ayon sa nasusulat, ‘Sila’y binigyan niya ng pagkaing mula sa langit,’” dugtong pa nila. Sumagot si Hesus, “Dapat ninyong malamang hindi si Moises ang nagbigay sa inyo ng pagkaing mula sa langit, kundi ang aking Ama. Siya ang nagbibigay sa inyo ng tunay na pagkaing mula sa langit. Sapagkat ang pagkaing bigay ng Diyos ay yaong bumaba mula sa langit at nagbibigay-buhay sa sanlibutan.” “Ginoo,” wika nila, “bigyan po ninyo kaming lagi ng pagkaing iyon.” “Ako ang pagkaing nagbibigay-buhay,” sabi ni Hesus. “Ang lumalapit sa akin ay hindi na magugutom, at ang nananalig sa akin ay hindi na mauuhaw kailanman.”Reflection by Roy Azarcon: Research and Tutorial Services. Pathways Wide Intercession Ministry Head. Tahanan ng Panginoon Area Worker. Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2024Monday of the 3rd Week of EasterMemorial of Saint Paternus, Bishop [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 6: 22 - 29 [After Jesus had fed the five thousand men, his disciples saw him walking on the sea.]The next day, the crowd that remained across the seasaw that there had been only one boat there, and that Jesus had not gone along with his disciples in the boat,but only his disciples had left. Other boats came from Tiberias near the place where they had eaten the breadwhen the Lord gave thanks. When the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor his disciples were there, they themselves got into boats and came to Capernaum looking for Jesus.And when they found him across the sea they said to him,“Rabbi, when did you get here?” Jesus answered them and said, “Amen, amen, I say to you, you are looking for menot because you saw signs but because you ate the loaves and were filled. Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him the Father, God, has set his seal.” So they said to him, “What can we do to accomplish the works of God?” Jesus answered and said to them,“This is the work of God, that you believe in the one he sent.”Reflection by Ramil dela Cruz: Recruitment Lead in a Global Bank; Member, Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon; Core Team Member, The Lord's Boardroom; Musician-Plantito-Baller#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
LUNES, ABRIL 15, 2024Ika-3 Lunes ng Pasko ng Muling Pagkabuhay[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 6:22-29
Kinabukasan, nakita ng mga taong nakatayo sa kabilang dako ng lawa na isang bangka lamang ang naroon. Nakita din nilang hindi sumama si Jesus sa bangkang iyon nang umalis ang kanyang mga alagad. Gayunman, may mga bangka mula sa Tiberias na dumating malapit sa lugar na kinainan nila ng tinapay matapos magpasalamat ang Panginoon. Kaya nang makita ng mga tao na wala roon si Jesus pati ang kanyang mga alagad, sumakay sila sa mga bangka at pumuntang Capernaum upang hanapin si Jesus. At nang matagpuan nila si Jesus sa ibayo ng lawa, sinabi nila sa kanya, “Rabbi, kailan pa kayo rito?” Sinagot sila ni Jesus, “Katotohanang sinasabi ko sa inyo, hinahanap ninyo ako hindi dahil nakakita kayo ng mga himala, kundi dahil nabusog kayo sa tinapay. Huwag kayong magpagod para sa pagkaing nabubulok, kundi para sa pagkaing nananatili tungo sa buhay na walang hanggan, na siyang ibibigay sa inyo ng Anak ng Tao, sapagkat siya ang tinatakan ng Diyos Ama.” Kaya sinabi nila, “Ano ang dapat naming gawin upang magawa namin ang mga gawain ng Diyos?” Sinagot sila ni Jesus, “Ito ang gawain ng Diyos, na kayo ay manampalataya sa kanyang isinugo.”Reflection by Michael Shok Ariola : Servant leader/Full time missionary-Couples for Christ (CFC). Head of Ministry Development and Deployment Program.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2024
Sunday of the 3rd Week of Easter
GOSPEL OF THE DAY: LUKE 24:35-48
Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread.
As they were talking about these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, “Peace to you!” But they were startled and frightened and thought they saw a spirit. And he said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? See my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. Touch me, and see. For a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have.” And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. And while they still disbelieved for joy and were marveling, he said to them, “Have you anything here to eat?” They gave him a piece of broiled fish,and he took it and ate before them.
Then he said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled.” Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, and said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance for the forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things.Reflection by Aldem Salvaña : Meta-NLP Trainer. Meta-Coach. Chief Learning Executive-Breakthrough Coaching and Consulting Inc. Author-The World Class Coach. Covenanted Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.
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LINGGO, ABRIL 14, 2024Ika-3 Linggo ng Pasko ng Muling PagkabuhayPaggunita kay San Tiburtius, Valerianus at Maximus, mga martir[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 24: 35 - 48Noong panahong iyon: Samantalang pinag-uusapan ng mga alagad ni Hesus kung paanong nakilala si Hesus sa paghahati-hati ng tinapay, si Hesus ay tumayo sa gitna nila. “Sumainyo ang kapayapaan!” sabi niya sa kanila. Ngunit nagulat sila at natakot sapagkat akala nila’y multo ang nasa harapan nila. Kaya’t sinabi ni Hesus sa kanila, “Ano’t kayo’y nagugulumihanan? Bakit nag-aalinlangan pa kayo? Tingnan ninyo ang aking kamay at paa, ako nga ito. Hipuin ninyo ako at pagmasdan. Ang multo’y walang laman at buto, ngunit ako’y mayroon, tulad ng nakikita ninyo.” At pagkasabi nito, ipinakita niya sa kanila ang kanyang mga kamay at mga paa. Nang hindi pa rin sila makapaniwala dahil sa malaking galak at pagkamangha, tinanong sila ni Hesus “May makakain ba riyan?” Siya’y binigyan nila ng kaputol na isdang inihaw; kinuha niya ito at kinain sa harapan nila.Pagkatapos sinabi sa mga alagad, “Ito ang tinutukoy ko nang sabihin ko sa inyo noong kasama-sama pa ninyo ako: dapat matupad ang lahat ng nasusulat tungkol sa akin sa Kautusan ni Moises, sa mga aklat ng mga propeta at sa aklat ng mga Awit.” At binuksan niya ang kanilang pag-iisip upang maunawaan nila ang mga Kasulatan. Sinabi niya sa kanila, “Ganito ang nasusulat: kinakailangang magbata ng hirap at mamatay ang Mesiyas at muling mabuhay sa ikatlong araw. Sa kanyang pangalan, ang pagsisisi at kapatawaran ng mga kasalanan ay dapat ipangaral sa lahat ng bansa, magmula sa Jerusalem. Kayo ang mga saksi sa mga bagay na ito.”Reflection by Ruel Morales : Unit Manager/Financial Adviser-AXA Philippines. Independent Coffee Distributor. Covenanted Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2024Saturday of the 2nd Week of EasterMemorial of Saint Martin I, Pope and martyr [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 6: 16 - 21When it was evening, the disciples of Jesus went down to the sea, embarked in a boat, and went across the sea to Capernaum. It had already grown dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them.The sea was stirred up because a strong wind was blowing. When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat, and they began to be afraid. But he said to them, “It is I. Do not be afraid.” They wanted to take him into the boat, but the boat immediately arrived at the shore to which they were heading.Reflection by Anya Santos: Campus Staffer for Christ’s Youth in Action. Member of Ligaya Ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SABADO, ABRIL 13, 2024Sabado sa Ikalawang Linggo ng Pasko ng Muling PagkabuhayPaggunita kay San Martin I, Papa at martir MABUTING BALITA: JUAN 6: 16 - 21Nang nagtatakipsilim na, ang mga alagad ay pumunta sa tabi ng lawa, sumakay sa bangka, patawid sa Capernaum. Madilim na’y wala pa si Hesus. Lumakas ang hangin at lumaki ang alon. Nang makagaod sila nang mga lima o anim na kilometro, nakita nila si Hesus na lumalakad sa ibabaw ng tubig, palapit sa bangka. At sila’y natakot. Ngunit sinabi niya sa kanila, “Huwag kayong matakot. Ako ito!” Tuwang-tuwa nilang pinasakay si Hesus sa bangka; at pagdaka’y sumadsad ang bangka sa kanilang patutunguhan.Reflection by Lawrence Quintero: Missionary Development and Deployment Program Head of Couples for Christ #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2024
Friday of the 2nd Week of Easter
GOSPEL OF THE DAY: JOHN 6: 1 - 15
After this Jesus went away to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of Tiberias. And a large crowd was following him, because they saw the signs that he was doing on the sick. Jesus went up on the mountain, and there he sat down with his disciples. Now the Passover, the feast of the Jews, was at hand. Lifting up his eyes, then, and seeing that a large crowd was coming toward him, Jesus said to Philip, “Where are we to buy bread, so that these people may eat?” He said this to test him, for he himself knew what he would do. Philip answered him, “Two hundred denarii worth of bread would not be enough for each of them to get a little.” One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, said to him, “There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are they for so many?” Jesus said, “Have the people sit down.” Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, about five thousand in number. Jesus then took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated. So also the fish, as much as they wanted. And when they had eaten their fill, he told his disciples, “Gather up the leftover fragments, that nothing may be lost.” So they gathered them up and filled twelve baskets with fragments from the five barley loaves left by those who had eaten. When the people saw the sign that he had done, they said, “This is indeed the Prophet who is to come into the world!”
Perceiving then that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, Jesus withdrew again to the mountain by himself.
Reflection by Rienne Angeles: Full time worker/Digital evangelization ministry-One Touch Productions. Pastoral Leader and Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
BIYERNES, ABRIL 12, 2024
Biyernes sa Ikalawang Linggo ng Pasko ng Muling Pagkabuhay[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 6: 1 - 15
Matapos ang mga pangyayaring ito pumunta si Jesus sa kabilang bahagi ng lawa ng Galilea na tinatawag ding lawa ng Tiberias. Napakaraming tao ang sumunod sa kanya, dahil nakita nila ang mga himala na kanyang ginawa sa mga maysakit. Umakyat si Jesus sa bundok at doo'y naupo kasama ng kanyang mga alagad. Nalalapit na noon ang Paskuwa na pista ng mga Judio. Paglingon ni Jesus, nakita niyang lumalapit sa kanya ang napakaraming tao kung kaya sinabi niya kay Felipe, “Saan tayo makabibili ng tinapay upang makakain ang mga taong ito?” Alam na ni Jesus ang kanyang gagawin, ngunit sinabi niya iyon upang subukin si Felipe. Sumagot ito, “Kulang po ang tinapay na mabibili ng dalawang daang denaryo upang makakain kahit kaunti ang mga taong ito.” Si Andres na kapatid ni Simon Pedro, isa sa kanyang mga alagad ay nagsabi sa kanya, “May isang bata po rito na may limang tinapay na sebada at dalawang isda, ngunit sapat ba ito para sa napakaraming tao?” Sinabi ni Jesus, “Paupuin ninyo ang mga tao.” Sa lugar na iyon ay maraming damo, kaya naupo ang mga lalaking may limang libo ang bilang. Kinuha ni Jesus ang mga tinapay, at matapos magpasalamat, ipinamigay niya sa mga nakaupo; ganoon din ang ginawa niya sa mga isda. Kumuha ang mga tao hangga't ibig nila. Nang mabusog sila, inutusan niya ang kanyang mga alagad, “Tipunin ninyo ang mga sobrang pagkain upang walang masayang.” Kaya tinipon nga nila ang mga sumobrang pagkain, at mula sa limang pinagpira-pirasong tinapay ay nakapuno sila ng labindalawang kaing. Nang makita ng mga tao ang himalang ginawa ni Jesus, sinabi nila, “Ito nga talaga ang propetang darating sa sanlibutan!” Nang makita ni Jesus na lumalapit ang mga tao at sapilitan siyang kukunin upang gawing hari, lumayo siya at muling pumuntang mag-isa sa bundok.
Reflection by Glen Glorioso: Licensed Financial Adviser. Youth worker, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Preacher.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2024Thursday of the 2nd Week of EasterMemorial of Saint Stanislaus, Bishop and martyr[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 3: 31 - 36The one who comes from above is above all. The one who is of the earth is earthly and speaks of earthly things. But the one who comes from heaven is above all. He testifies to what he has seen and heard, but no one accepts his testimony. Whoever does accept his testimony certifies that God is trustworthy. For the one whom God sent speaks the words of God. He does not ration his gift of the Spirit. The Father loves the Son and has given everything over to him. Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever disobeys the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God remains upon him.Reflection by Danny Dy: Management consultant and urban farmer. CEFAM-counselor. Former CYA and member of LNP.Core team member for National Family Life Service Coordination-BCBP#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
HUWEBES, ABRIL 11, 2024Huwebes sa Ikalawang Linggo ng Pasko ng Muling PagkabuhayPaggunita kay San Stanislao, Obispo at martir[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 3: 31 - 36“Ang mula sa itaas ay dakila sa lahat; ang mula sa lupa ay taga-lupa at nagsasalita tungkol sa mga bagay sa lupa. Ang mula sa langit ay dakila sa lahat. Pinatototohanan niya ang kanyang nakita at narinig, ngunit walang maniwala sa kanyang patotoo. Ang naniniwala sa kanyang patotoo ay nagpapatunay na tapat ang Diyos. Sapagkat ang sinugo ng Diyos ay nagpapahayag ng mga salita ng Diyos; at walang sukat ang kanyang pagkakaloob ng Espiritu Santo. Minamahal ng Ama ang Anak, at ibinigay sa kanya ang kapamahalaan ng lahat ng bagay. Ang nananalig sa Anak ay may buhay na walang hanggan; ngunit ang hindi tumatalima sa Anak, hindi nagkakaroon ng buhay – mananatili sa kanya ang poot ng Diyos.”Reflection by Raoul Roncal: Licensed Engineer (ECE). Lay missionary-Servants of the Word Brotherhood. Theology Instructor, Ateneo de Manila University#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2024Wednesday of the 2nd Week of EasterMemorial of Saint Magdalene of Canossa, virgin and foundress of the Sons and Daughters of Charity [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 3: 16 - 21For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God.
Reflection by John Paul Felix: Missionary for Human Resource Business Partner. Covenanted for Christ Community (CFCC), Malaysia. Serving in core team of FIAT (Friends in Action for Christ, Kuala Lumpur) and Christ's Youth in Action (University Outreach, Penang)#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MIYERKULES, ABRIL 10, 2024Miyerkules sa Ikalawang Linggo ng Pasko ng Muling PagkabuhayPaggunita kay Santa Magdalena ng Canossa, dalaga at nagtaguyod ng Sons and Daughters of Charity [MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 3: 16 - 21Gayun na lamang ang pag-ibig ng Diyos sa sanlibutan, kaya ibinigay niya ang kanyang bugtong na Anak, upang ang sumampalataya sa kanya ay hindi mapahamak, kundi magkaroon ng buhay na walang hanggan. Sapagkat sinugo ng Diyos ang kanyang Anak, hindi upang hatulang maparusahan ang sanlibutan, kundi upang iligtas ito sa pamamagitan niya.Hindi hinahatulang maparusahan ang nananampalataya sa bugtong na Anak ng Diyos; ngunit hinatulan nang parusahan ang hindi nananampalataya sa kanya. Hinatulan sila sapagkat naparito sa sanlibutan ang ilaw, ngunit inibig pa ng mga tao ang dilim kaysa liwanag, sapagkat masama ang kanilang mga gawa. Ang gumagawa ng masama ay ayaw sa ilaw, at hindi lumalapit dito upang hindi mahayag ang kanyang mga gawa. Ngunit ang namumuhay sa katotohanan ay lumalapit sa ilaw; sa gayun, nahahayag na ang kanyang mga ginagawa’y pagsunod sa Diyos.
Reflection by Joey Binay: Sales-Industrial Essential Oil/Fragrances. Head-Communications Ministry. Member: North & Central Sector of MM-Familia#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2024Tuesday of the 2nd Week of EasterMemorial of Saint Liborius, Bishop [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 3: 7b - 15Jesus said to Nicodemus: "'You must be born from above.'The wind blows where it wills, and you can hear the sound it makes, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes; so it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit." Nicodemus answered and said to him, 'How can this happen?" Jesus answered and said to him, "You are the teacher of Israel and you do not understand this?Amen, amen, I say to you, we speak of what we know and we testify to what we have seen, but you people do not accept our testimony. If I tell you about earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you about heavenly things? No one has gone up to heaven except the one who has come down from heaven, the Son of Man. And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert,so must the Son of Man be lifted up, so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life."Reflection by Paulo de Alba: Training Manager-Alba Restaurante Espańol. Pastoral Leader South University District-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MARTES, ABRIL 9, 2024Martes sa Ikalawang Linggo ng Pasko ng Muling PagkabuhayPaggunita kay San Liborius, Obispo[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 3: 7b - 15Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus kay Nicodemo: “Huwag kayong magtaka sa sinabi ko sa inyo, ‘Lahat ay kailangang ipanganak na muli.’ Umiihip ang hangin kung saan ibig at naririnig ninyo ang ugong nito, ngunit hindi ninyo alam kung saan nanggagaling at kung saan naparoroon. Gayun din ang bawat ipinanganak sa Espiritu.” “Paano pong mangyayari ito?” tanong ni Nicodemo. Sumagot si Hesus, “Guro pa naman kayo sa Israel ay hindi ninyo nauunawaan ang mga bagay na ito? Tandaan ninyo: ang aming nalalaman ang sinasabi namin, at ang aming nasaksihan ang pinatototohanan namin, ngunit hindi ninyo tinatanggap ang aming patotoo. Kung hindi ninyo pinaniniwalaan ang sinasabi ko tungkol sa mga bagay sa sanlibutang ito, paano ninyo paniniwalaan kung ang sabihin ko’y tungkol sa mga bagay sa langit? Walang umakyat sa langit kundi ang bumaba mula sa langit – ang Anak ng Tao.“At kung paanong itinaas ni Moises ang ahas doon sa ilang, gayun din namin kailangang itaas ang Anak ng Tao, upang ang sinumang sumampalataya sa kanya ay magkaroon ng buhay na walang hanggan.”Reflection by JV Salayo: Teacher/Education consultant. Assistant site leader-Pathways Sta. Rosa. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel #NewLifewithChrist #BagongBuhay #ParaKaninoKaBumabangon
MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2024
Monday in the 2nd week of Easter
Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
GOSPEL OF THE DAY: Luke 1:26-38
In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin's name was Mary.And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!”But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be. And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.”
And Mary said to the angel, “How will this be, since I am a virgin?”
And the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God. And behold, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son, and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren. For nothing will be impossible with God.” And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her.
Reflection by Adrian Menezes: Software engineer. Former full-time missionary-Christ's Youth in Action (CYA).
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LUNES, ABRIL 8, 2024Lunes sa Walong Araw na Pagdiriwang ng Pasko ng Muling PagkabuhayDakilang Kapistahan ng Pagpapahayag ng Magandang Balita tungkol sa Panginoon[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 1:26 - 38Noong panahong iyon, ang anghel Gabriel ay sinugo ng Diyos sa Nazaret, Galilea, sa isang dalaga na ang pangala’y Maria. Siya’y nakatakdang ikasal kay Jose, isang lalaki buhat sa lipi ni Haring David. Paglapit ng anghel sa kinaroroonan ng dalaga, binati niya ito. “Matuwa ka! Ikaw ay kalugud-lugod sa Diyos,” wika niya. “Sumasaiyo ang Panginoon!” Nagulumihanan si Maria sa gayong pangungusap, at inisip niyang mabuti kung ano ang kahulugan niyon. Kaya’t sinabi sa kanya ng anghel, “Huwag kang matakot, Maria, sapagkat kinalulugdan ka ng Diyos. Makinig ka! Ikaw ay maglilihi at manganganak ng isang lalaki, at siya’y tatawagin mong Hesus. Magiging dakila siya, at tatawaging Anak ng Kataas-taasan. Ibibigay sa kanya ng Panginoong Diyos ang trono ng kanyang amang si David. Maghahari siya sa angkan ni Jacob magpakailanman, at ang kanyang paghahari ay walang hanggan.”“Paanong mangyayari ito, gayong ako’y dalaga?” tanong ni Maria. Sumagot ang anghel, “Bababa sa iyo ang Espiritu Santo, at lililiman ka ng kapangyarihan ng Kataas-taasan. Kaya’t banal ang ipanganganak mo at tatawaging Anak ng Diyos. Natatandaan mo ang iyong kamag-anak na si Elisabet? Alam ng lahat na siya’y baog, ngunit naglihi siya sa kabila ng kanyang katandaan. At ngayo’y ikaanim na buwan na ng kanyang pagdadalantao – sapagkat walang hindi mapangyayari ang Diyos.”Sumagot si Maria, “Ako’y alipin ng Panginoon. Mangyari sa akin ang iyong sinabi.” At nilisan siya ng anghel.Reflection by Adrian Bondoc: Human Resources and Training Consultant. Executive Producer-Kakaiba Ka! Ministry. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel #SugongDiyos #AlipinngDiyos #TagapahayagngMagandangBalita #Maria #AnghelGabriel
SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 2024Second Sunday of EasterMemorial of Saint John Baptist De La Salle, priest and founder of Brothers of the Christian Schools[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 20 :19-31On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, "Peace be with you." When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you."And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained."Thomas, called Didymus, one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples said to him, "We have seen the Lord." But he said to them, "Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands and put my finger into the nailmarks and put my hand into his side, I will not believe."Now a week later his disciples were again inside and Thomas was with them. Jesus came, although the doors were locked, and stood in their midst and said, "Peace be with you." Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here and see my hands, and bring your hand and put it into my side, and do not be unbelieving, but believe." Thomas answered and said to him, "My Lord and my God!" Jesus said to him, "Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed."Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples that are not written in this book. But these are written that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that through this belief you may have life in his name.Reflection by Francis Ortega: Training Consultant. Cell group leader/Part of the governing body/Member-Servants of the Lord's Vineyard. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel #Door #JesusAuthority #HaveNotSeenYetBelieved #PeacebewithYou #DoubtingThomas
SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2024Saturday in the Octave of EasterMemorial of Saint GallaMemorial of Saint Peter of Verona, Dominican and martyr [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 16: 9-15When Jesus had risen, early on the first day of the week,he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had driven seven demons. She went and told his companions who were mourning and weeping. When they heard that he was alive and had been seen by her, they did not believe. After this he appeared in another form to two of them walking along on their way to the country. They returned and told the others; but they did not believe them either. But later, as the Eleven were at table, he appeared to them and rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart because they had not believed those who saw him after he had been raised. He said to them, “Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature.”Reflection by Vanessa Ocampo : Corporate Trainer/Financial Consultant. Senior Woman Leader Trainee/Pastoral Leader-Servants of the Living God Community (Ormoc, Leyte)#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel #Easter #EasterSeason #ProclaimtheGospel #Mission
FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2024
Friday in the Octave of Easter
[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 21:1-14
After this Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias, and he revealed himself in this way. Simon Peter, Thomas (called the Twin), Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples were together. Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We will go with you.” They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing.
Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to them, “Children, do you have any fish?” They answered him, “No.” He said to them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in, because of the quantity of fish. That disciple whom Jesus loved therefore said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment, for he was stripped for work, and threw himself into the sea. The other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, but about a hundred yards[a] off.
When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire in place, with fish laid out on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish that you have just caught.” So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, 153 of them. And although there were so many, the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” Now none of the disciples dared ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord. Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and so with the fish. This was now the third time that Jesus was revealed to the disciples after he was raised from the dead.
Reflection by Kirby Llaban: Author. Speaker. Missionary-Couples for Christ. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel #catchfishersofmen #net
THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2024
Thursday in the Octave of Easter
[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 24:35-48
Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread.
As they were talking about these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, “Peace to you!” But they were startled and frightened and thought they saw a spirit. And he said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? See my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. Touch me, and see. For a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have.” And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. And while they still disbelieved for joy and were marveling, he said to them, “Have you anything here to eat?” They gave him a piece of broiled fish, and he took it and ate before them.
Then he said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled.” Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, and said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance for the forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things.
Reflection by Jam Dabuet: Full-time missionary-Christ’s Youth in Action. Pastoral Leader/ Member - Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel #UpperRoom #Peace #PeacetoYou #eirini
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2024Wednesday in the Octave of EasterMemorial of Saint Sixtus I, PopeMemorial of Saint John, Bishop of Naples[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 24: 13 - 35
That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. But their eyes were kept from recognizing him. And he said to them, “What is this conversation that you are holding with each other as you walk?” And they stood still, looking sad. Then one of them, named Cleopas, answered him, “Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?” And he said to them, “What things?” And they said to him, “Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, a man who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how our chief priests and rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death, and crucified him. But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things happened. Moreover, some women of our company amazed us. They were at the tomb early in the morning, and when they did not find his body, they came back saying that they had even seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but him they did not see.” And he said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?” And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.
So they drew near to the village to which they were going. He acted as if he were going farther, but they urged him strongly, saying, “Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent.” So he went in to stay with them. When he was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed and broke it and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And he vanished from their sight. They said to each other, “Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the Scriptures?” And they rose that same hour and returned to Jerusalem. And they found the eleven and those who were with them gathered together, saying, “The Lord has risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!” Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread.Reflection by Christopher Luke Felix: Missionary who works in compliance for a financial institution. A servant from the Church of St. Thomas More, Catholic Church. From Subang Jaya, Malaysia.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel #Emmaus #EmmausWay #RoadtoEmmaus #Encounter #Transformation #Mission
TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2024
Tuesday in the Octave of Easter
But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb. And she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and one at the feet. They said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.” Having said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?” Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.” Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to him in Aramaic, “Rabboni!” (which means Teacher). Jesus said to her, “Do not cling to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brothers and say to them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord”—and that he had said these things to her.
Reflection by Jay Guiyab: BSEC graduate. Customer Service representative. Familia Member. Mission Head for Singles-Baguio. Familia Young Adults Coordinator.
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MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2024Monday in the Octave of EasterMemorial of Saint Hugh, Bishop of Grenoble[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 28 : 1 - 15Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went away quickly from the tomb, fearful yet overjoyed, and ran to announce the news to his disciples. And behold, Jesus met them on their way and greeted them. They approached, embraced his feet, and did him homage. Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go tell my brothers to go to Galilee,and there they will see me.”
While they were going, some of the guard went into the city and told the chief priests all that had happened. The chief priests assembled with the elders and took counsel;then they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers, telling them, “You are to say, ‘His disciples came by night and stole him while we were asleep.’ And if this gets to the ears of the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.” The soldiers took the money and did as they were instructed. And this story has circulated among the Jews to the present day.Reflection by Jim Orbe: Lay missionary. Lifelong brother of the Servants of the Word. Kairos Asia Director. Covenanted Member, Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel #Easter #EasterSeason #ThreeWomen #HeisnotHere #HeisRisen
SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 2024Easter Sunday, The Resurrection of the LordMemorial of St Balbina, Roman Matron, The Foundress of the Roman Church bearing her NameMemorial of St Benjamin, Deacon and Martyr[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 20: 1 - 9On the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw the stone removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and told them, “They have taken the Lord from the tomb,and we don’t know where they put him.” So Peter and the other disciple went out and came to the tomb. They both ran, but the other disciple ran faster than Peter and arrived at the tomb first; he bent down and saw the burial cloths there, but did not go in.
When Simon Peter arrived after him, he went into the tomb and saw the burial cloths there, and the cloth that had covered his head, not with the burial cloths but rolled up in a separate place. Then the other disciple also went in, the one who had arrived at the tomb first, and he saw and believed. For they did not yet understand the Scripture that he had to rise from the dead.Reflection by Eddie Mendoza: Senior Executive for the Joy-Nostalg Group; Former Sector Coordinator of Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel #EasterSunday #Resurrection #Easter #HeisRisen #Alleluia
SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 2024Holy Saturday | Black SaturdayHoly Saturday At the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of EasterEaster Sunday The Resurrection of the LordMemorial of St John Climacus, Abbot of SinaiMemorial of Blessed Amadeus IX of Savoy[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 16: 1 - 7When the sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary, the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go and anoint him. Very early when the sun had risen, on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb.They were saying to one another, “Who will roll back the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?” When they looked up, they saw that the stone had been rolled back;it was very large.
On entering the tomb they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a white robe, and they were utterly amazed. He said to them, “Do not be amazed! You seek Jesus of Nazareth, the crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Behold the place where they laid him. But go and tell his disciples and Peter, ‘He is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him, as he told you.’”Reflection by Lou Sitaca: Lawyer. Businesswoman. Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon. Senior Woman Leader-Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel #HolySaturday #BlackSaturday #EasterVigil #StoneRolled
FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2024Good Friday of the Passion of the LordMemorial of Saint Eustasius, Bishop of Naples[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 18:1—19:42
*We cannot place the reading here as it is too long. Please read the gospel of John chapters 18 to 19.
Reflection by MM Bogarin: Fashion designer-Ccicci. Pastoral leader. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
BIYERNES, MARSO 29, 2024Biyernes Santo sa Pagpapakasakit ng PanginoonPaggunita kay San Eustasius, Obispo ng Naples[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 18:1—19:42**(Hindi po kakasya ang text ng ebanghelyo para sa araw ng Good Friday. Pakibasa na lang po ang Juan 18 and 19 sa inyong mga bibliya)
Reflection by Alvin Fabella : COO, EScience Corp, South Sector Evangelization Head, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Speaker. Retreat Master.Radio anchor, Kakaiba Ka! Contributor- Kerygma Magazine/Didache. https://who-are-you-following.blogspot.com/2020/06/if-youre-tired-of-waiting-this-post-is.html
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THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2024Maundy Thursday | Holy ThursdayMemorial of San Castor, Martyr of Tarso[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: or LUKE 4:16-21 Jesus came to Nazareth, where he had grown up, and went according to his custom into the synagogue on the sabbath day. He stood up to read and was handed a scroll of the prophet Isaiah. He unrolled the scroll and found the passage where it was written: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord.
Rolling up the scroll, he handed it back to the attendant and sat down, and the eyes of all in the synagogue looked intently at him. He said to them, “Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.”OR JOHN 13:1-15Before the feast of Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to pass from this world to the Father. He loved his own in the world and he loved them to the end. The devil had already induced Judas, son of Simon the Iscariot, to hand him over. So, during supper, fully aware that the Father had put everything into his power and that he had come from God and was returning to God, he rose from supper and took off his outer garments. He took a towel and tied it around his waist. Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and dry them with the towel around his waist. He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, “Master, are you going to wash my feet?”Jesus answered and said to him, “What I am doing, you do not understand now, but you will understand later.” Peter said to him, “You will never wash my feet.” Jesus answered him, “Unless I wash you, you will have no inheritance with me.” Simon Peter said to him, “𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘮𝘺 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘵, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘮𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭.” 𝘑𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘴 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘪𝘮, “𝘞𝘩𝘰𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘰 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘥, 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳; 𝘴𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘯, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭.”
For he knew who would betray him; for this reason, he said, “Not all of you are clean.”So when he had washed their feet and put his garments back on and reclined at table again, he said to them, “Do you realize what I have done for you? You call me ‘teacher’ and ‘master,’ and rightly so, for indeed I am. If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet. I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do.”Reflection by Mara Pastrana: Alpha Coordinator of St. Martin de Padua, Vancouver, Canada. Covenanted Member of Families for Christ Community, Vancouver, Canada. Life and Mindset Coach, Talitha Koum Couching #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel #MaundyThursday #HolyThursday #WashingoftheFeet #LastSupper
HUWEBES, MARSO 28, 2024Huwebes Santo sa Paghahapunan ng PanginoonPaggunita kay San Castor, Martir ng Tarso[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 4:16-21Noong panahong iyon, umuwi si Hesus sa Nazaret na kanyang nilakhan. Gaya ng kanyang kinagawian, pumasok siya sa sinagoga nang Araw ng Pamamahinga. Tumindig siya upang bumasa; at ibinigay sa kanya ang aklat ni Propeta Isaias. Binuksan niya ang aklat sa dakong kinasusulatan ng ganito:“Sumasaakin ang Espiritu ng Panginoon,Sapagkat hinirang niya ako upang ipangaral sa mga dukha ang Mabuting Balita.Sinugo niya ako upang ipahayag sa mga bihag na sila’y lalaya,At sa mga bulag na sila’y makakikita;Upang bigyang-kaluwagan ang mga sinisiil,At ipahayag ang pagliligtas na gagawin ng Panginoon.”Binalumbon niya ang kasulatan, at matapos isauli sa tagapaglingkod, siya’y naupo. Nakatitig sa kanya ang lahat ng nasa sinagoga. At sinabi niya sa kanila: “Natupad ngayon ang bahaging ito ng Kasulatan samantalang nakikinig kayo.” o JUAN 13:1-15 Bisperas na ng Paskuwa. Alam ni Hesus na dumating na ang panahon ng kanyang paglisan sa sanlibutang ito upang bumalik sa Ama. Mahal niya ang kanyang mga tagasunod na nasa sanlibutan, at ngayo’y ipakikita niya kung hanggang saan ang kanyang pag-ibig sa kanila.Naghahapunan si Hesus at ang mga alagad. Naisilid na ng diyablo sa isip ni Judas, anak ni Simon Iscariote, ang pagkakanulo kay Hesus. Alam ni Hesus na ibinigay na sa kanya ng Ama ang buong kapangyarihan; alam din niyang siya’y mula sa Diyos at babalik sa Diyos. Kaya’t nang sila’y naghahapunan, tumindig si Hesus, naghubad ng kanyang panlabas na kasuotan, at nagbigkis ng tuwalya. Pagkatapos, nagbuhos siya ng tubig sa palanggana, at sinimulang hugasan ang paa ng mga alagad at punasan ng tuwalyang nakabigkis sa kanya. Paglapit niya kay Simon Pedro, tumutol ito. “Panginoon,” sabi niya, “diyata’t kayo pa ang maghuhugas ng aking mga paa?” Sumagot si Hesus, “Hindi mo nauunawan ngayon ang ginagawa ko, ngunit mauunawaan mo rin pagkatapos.” Sinabi sa kanya ni Pedro. “Hinding-hindi ko po pahuhugasan sa inyo ang aking mga paa.” “Kung hindi kita huhugasan, wala kang kaugnayan sa akin,” tugon ni Hesus. Kaya’t sinabi ni Pedro, “Panginoon, hindi lamang po ang mga paa ko, kundi pati ang aking kamay at ulo!” Ani Hesus, “Maliban sa kanyang mga paa, hindi na kailangang hugasan pa ang naligo na, sapagkat malinis na ang kanyang buong katawan. At malinis na kayo, ngunit hindi lahat.” Sapagkat alam ni Hesus kung sino ang magkakanulo sa kanya, kaya sinabi niyang malinis na sila, ngunit hindi lahat.Nang mahugasan na ni Hesus ang kanilang mga paa, siya’y nagsuot ng damit at nagbalik sa hapag. “Nauunawaan ba ninyo kung ano ang ginawa ko sa inyo?” tanong niya sa kanila. “Tinatawag ninyo akong Guro at Panginoon, at tama kayo, sapagkat ako nga. Kung akong Panginoon ninyo at Guro ay naghugas ng inyong mga paa, dapat din kayong mahugasan ng paa. Binigyan ko kayo ng halimbawa at ito’y dapat ninyong tularan.”Reflection by Pao Antonio: Covenanted Member - Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. Resident Preacher and Executive Producer of Pathways of Hope. Resident Preacher - Pathways Ministry. Director of Sales - LIVECORE Corporation. Financial Planner. #POHopegiver #landasngpagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christian
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2024Holy Wednesday Memorial of Saint Rupert, Bishop of Salzburg[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 26:14 - 25One of the Twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, “What are you willing to give meif I hand him over to you?” They paid him thirty pieces of silver, and from that time on he looked for an opportunity to hand him over.On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the disciples approached Jesus and said, “Where do you want us to prepare for you to eat the Passover?” He said, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, ‘The teacher says, "My appointed time draws near; in your house I shall celebrate the Passover with my disciples.” The disciples then did as Jesus had ordered, and prepared the Passover.When it was evening, he reclined at table with the Twelve.And while they were eating, he said, “Amen, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” Deeply distressed at this,they began to say to him one after another, “Surely it is not I, Lord?” He said in reply, “He who has dipped his hand into the dish with me is the one who will betray me. The Son of Man indeed goes, as it is written of him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed. It would be better for that man if he had never been born.” Then Judas, his betrayer, said in reply, “Surely it is not I, Rabbi?”He answered, “You have said so.”Reflection by Jim Orbe: Lay missionary. Lifelong brother of the Servants of the Word. Kairos Asia Director. Covenanted Member, Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MIYERKULES, MARSO 27, 2024Miyerkules SantoPaggunita kay Santo Rupert, Obispo ng Salzburg[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 26, 14-25Si Judas Iscariote, isa sa Labindalawa, ay nakipagkita sa mga punong saserdote. “Ano po ang ibibigay ninyo sa akin kung tulungan ko kayong madakip si Hesus?” tanong niya. Noon din ay binilangan nila siya ng tatlumpung salaping pilak. Mula noon, humanap na si Judas ng pagkakataon upang maipagkanulo si Hesus.
Dumating ang unang araw ng Kapistahan ng Tinapay na Walang Lebadura. Lumapit kay Hesus ang mga alagad at nagtanong, “Saan po ninyo ibig na ipaghanda namin kayo ng Hapunang Pampaskuwa?” Sumagot siya, “Pumunta kayo sa lunsod at hanapin ninyo ang taong ito. Sabihin sa kanyang ganito ang ipinasasabi ng Guro: ‘Malapit na ang aking oras. Ako at ang mga alagad ko’y sa bahay mo kakain ng Hapunang Pampaskuwa.’” Sinunod ng mga alagad ang utos ni Hesus, at inihanda nila ang Hapunang Pampaskuwa.Nang gabing yaon, dumulog sa hapag si Hesus, kasama ang labindalawang alagad. Samantalang sila’y kumakain, nangusap si Hesus, “Sinasabi ko: isa sa inyo ang magkakanulo sa akin.” Nanlumo ang mga alagad, at isa’t isa’y nagtanong sa kanya, “Ako po ba, Panginoon?” Sumagot siya, “Ang kasabay kong sumawsaw sa mangkok ang siyang magkakanulo sa akin. Papanaw ang Anak ng Tao, ayon sa nasusulat, ngunit sa aba ng magkakanulo sa kanya! Mabuti pang hindi na ipinanganak ang taong iyon.” Si Judas, na magkakanulo sa kanya, ay nagtanong din, “Guro, ako po ba?” Sumagot si Hesus, “Ikaw na ang nagsabi.”Reflection by Ryan Santos: Senior Manager for Business Intelligence for a CX company. Service Head for Evangelization - Young Couples. Covenanted Member - Bale Ning Ginu#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2024Tuesday of Holy WeekMemorial of Saint Catulus, Martyr on the Via Labicana[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 13:21-33, 36-38Reclining at table with his disciples, Jesus was deeply troubled and testified, "Amen, amen, I say to you, one of you will betray me."
The disciples looked at one another, at a loss as to whom he meant. One of his disciples, the one whom Jesus loved,was reclining at Jesus' side. So Simon Peter nodded to him to find out whom he meant. He leaned back against Jesus' chest and said to him, "Master, who is it?" Jesus answered, "It is the one to whom I hand the morsel after I have dipped it." So he dipped the morsel and took it and handed it to Judas, son of Simon the Iscariot.
After Judas took the morsel, Satan entered him. So Jesus said to him, "What you are going to do, do quickly." Now none of those reclining at table realized why he said this to him. Some thought that since Judas kept the money bag, Jesus had told him, "Buy what we need for the feast," or to give something to the poor. So Judas took the morsel and left at once. And it was night.When he had left, Jesus said, "Now is the Son of Man glorified, and God is glorified in him. If God is glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself, and he will glorify him at once.
My children, I will be with you only a little while longer.You will look for me, and as I told the Jews, 'Where I go you cannot come,' so now I say it to you."Simon Peter said to him, "Master, where are you going?"Jesus answered him, "Where I am going, you cannot follow me now, though you will follow later." Peter said to him, "Master, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for you." Jesus answered, "Will you lay down your life for me? Amen, amen, I say to you, the cock will not crow before you deny me three times."Reflection by Tin Yu: Licensed Physical Therapist. Full-time missionary— Christ’s Youth in Action. Underway member— Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MARTES, MARSO 26, 2024Martes SantoPaggunita kay San Castulus, Martir ng Via Labicana[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 13, 21-33. 36-38Noong panahong iyon, habang nakahilig kasama ng kanyang mga alagad, nagugulumihanang sinabi ni Hesus, “Tandaan ninyo: ako’y ipagkakanulo ng isa sa inyo.” Nagkatinginan ang mga alagad; hindi nila alam kung sino ang kanyang tinutukoy.Ang alagad na minamahal ni Hesus ay nakahilig na kalapit niya. Kinalabit siya ni Simon Pedro at sinabi, “Itanong mo kung sino ang tinutukoy niya.” Kaya humilig siya sa dibdib ni Hesus at itinanong: “Panginoon, sino po ba ang tinutukoy ninyo?” Sumagot si Hesus, “Ang ipagsawsaw ko ng tinapay, siya na nga.” At nang maisawsaw ang tinapay, ibinigay niya ito kay Judas na anak ni Simon Iscariote. Nang matanggap na ni Judas ang tinapay, si Satanas ay pumasok sa kanya. Sinabi ni Hesus, “Gawin mo na ang gagawin mo!” Ngunit isa man sa mga kasalo niya ay walang nakaalam kung bakit niya sinabi ito. Sapagkat si Judas ang nag-iingat ng kanilang salapi, inakala nilang pinabibili siya ni Hesus ng kakailanganin sa pista o kaya’y pinapaglilimos sa mga dukha. Nang makain na ni Judas ang tinapay, siya’y umalis. Gabi na noon.Pagkaalis ni Judas ay sinabi ni Hesus, “Ngayo’y mahahayag na ang karangalan ng Anak ng Tao; at mahahayag din ang karangalan ng Diyos sa pamamagitan niya. At kung mahayag na ang karangalan ng Diyos, ang Diyos naman ang maghahayag ng karangalan ng Anak, at gagawin niya ito agad. Mga anak, kaunting panahon na lamang ninyo akong makakasama. Hahanapin ninyo ako; ngunit sinasabi ko sa inyo ngayon ang sinabi ko sa mga Judio, ‘Hindi kayo makapupunta sa paroroonan ko.’”“Saan po kayo pupunta, Panginoon?” tanong ni Simon Pedro. Sumagot si Hesus, “Sa paroroonan ko’y hindi ka makasusunod ngayon, ngunit susunod ka pagkatapos.” “Bakit po hindi ako makasusunod sa inyo ngayon?” tanong ni Pedro. “Buhay ko ma’y iaalay ko dahil sa inyo.” Sumagot si Hesus, “Iaalay mo ang iyong buhay dahil sa akin? Tandaan mo: bago tumilaok ang manok, makaitlo mo akong itatatwa.”Reflection by JV Salayo: Teacher/Education consultant. Assistant site leader-Pathways Sta. Rosa. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2024Monday of Holy Week[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 12:1-11Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.But one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was later to betray him, objected, “Why wasn’t this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year’s wages.” He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; as keeper of the money bag, he used to help himself to what was put into it.“Leave her alone,” Jesus replied. “It was intended that she should save this perfume for the day of my burial. 8 You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me.”Meanwhile a large crowd of Jews found out that Jesus was there and came, not only because of him but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well, for on account of him many of the Jews were going over to Jesus and believing in him.Video by Jake Tan: Former Missionary Youth Worker/Worship Ministry Head-Lingkod Central. Pastoral Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
LUNES, MARSO 25, 2024Lunes SantoPaggunita kay Santo DismasPaggunita kay Sto QuirinusPaggunita kay Sta Lucia Filippini, Birhen, Tagapagtatag ng Maestre Pie Filippi[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 12 : 1 - 11Anim na araw bago mag-Paskuwa, si Hesus ay dumating sa Betania, sa bayan ni Lazaro na kanyang muling binuhay. Ipinaghanda siya roon ng hapunan; naglingkod si Marta, at si Lazaro’y isa sa mga kasalo ni Hesus. Kumuha si Maria ng mamahaling pabango, isang libra ng dalisay na nardo, at ibinuhos sa mga paa ni Hesus. Pagkatapos, pinunasan ng kanyang buhok. At humalimuyak sa buong bahay ang pabango. Si Judas Iscariote, ang alagad na magkakanulo kay Hesus, ay nagsabi, “Bakit hindi ipinagbili ang pabango at ibinigay sa mga dukha ang pinagbilhan? Maaaring umabot sa tatlong daang denaryo ang halaga niyan.” Hindi dahil sa siya’y may malasakit sa mga dukha kaya niya sinabi iyon, kundi dahil sa siya’y magnanakaw. Siya ang nag-iingat ng kanilang salapi at kinukupit niya ito. Sumagot si Hesus, “Ano’t siya’y ginugulo ninyo? Pabayaan ninyong ilaan niya ito para sa paglilibing sa akin. Habang panaho’y kasama ninyo ang mga dukha, ngunit ako’y hindi ninyo kasama sa habang panahon.”
Nabalitaan ng maraming Judio na si Hesus ay nasa Betania kaya’t pumaroon sila, hindi lamang dahil sa kanya, kundi para makita si Lazaro na kanyang muling binuhay. Kaya’t binalak ng mga punong saserdote na ipapatay rin si Lazaro, sapagkat dahil sa kanya’y maraming Judio ang humihiwalay na sa kanila at nananalig kay Hesus.Reflection by Sarah Panahon: Marriage and Family Counselor. Senior woman leader. Covenanted member of Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2024Palm Sunday of the Lord’s PassionMemorial of Saint Oscar Romero, MartyrMemorial of St Catherine of Sweden, Virgin, Daughter of St Bridget[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 15 : 1 - 39As soon as morning came, the chief priests with the elders and the scribes, that is, the whole Sanhedrin held a council. They bound Jesus, led him away, and handed him over to Pilate. Pilate questioned him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” He said to him in reply, “You say so.” The chief priests accused him of many things. Again Pilate questioned him, “Have you no answer? See how many things they accuse you of.” Jesus gave him no further answer, so that Pilate was amazed. Now on the occasion of the feast he used to release to them one prisoner whom they requested. A man called Barabbas was then in prison along with the rebels who had committed murder in a rebellion.The crowd came forward and began to ask him to do for them as he was accustomed. Pilate answered, “Do you want me to release to you the king of the Jews?” For he knew that it was out of envy that the chief priests had handed him over. But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas for them instead. Pilate again said to them in reply, “Then what do you want me to do with the man you call the king of the Jews?” They shouted again, “Crucify him.” Pilate said to them, “Why? What evil has he done?” They only shouted the louder, “Crucify him.” So Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd, released Barabbas to them and, after he had Jesus scourged, handed him over to be crucified. The soldiers led him away inside the palace, that is, the praetorium, and assembled the whole cohort. They clothed him in purple and, weaving a crown of thorns, placed it on him. They began to salute him with, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and kept striking his head with a reed and spitting upon him. They knelt before him in homage. And when they had mocked him,they stripped him of the purple cloak, dressed him in his own clothes, and led him out to crucify him.They pressed into service a passer-by, Simon, a Cyrenian, who was coming in from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry his cross. They brought him to the place of Golgotha - which is translated Place of the Skull - They gave him wine drugged with myrrh, but he did not take it.Then they crucified him and divided his garments by casting lots for them to see what each should take. It was nine o’clock in the morning when they crucified him. The inscription of the charge against him read, “The King of the Jews.” With him they crucified two revolutionaries, one on his right and one on his left. Those passing by reviled him, shaking their heads and saying, “Aha! You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself by coming down from the cross.” Likewise the chief priests, with the scribes, mocked him among themselves and said, “He saved others; he cannot save himself. Let the Christ, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross that we may see and believe.” Those who were crucified with him also kept abusing him.At noon darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. And at three o’clock Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which is translated, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Some of the bystanders who heard it said, “Look, he is calling Elijah.”One of them ran, soaked a sponge with wine, put it on a reed and gave it to him to drink saying, “Wait, let us see if Elijah comes to take him down.” Jesus gave a loud cry and breathed his last. Here all kneel and pause for a short time. The veil of the sanctuary was torn in two from top to bottom.When the centurion who stood facing him saw how he breathed his last he said, “Truly this man was the Son of God!”Reflection by Paulo de Alba: Training Manager-Alba Restaurante Espańol. Pastoral Leader South University District-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel #PalmSunday #HolyWeek2024 #HolyWeek #Palm
LINGGO, MARSO 24, 2024Linggo ng Palaspas ng Pagpapakasakit ng Panginoon Paggunita kay San Oscar Romero, MartirPaggunita kay Santa Katerina ng Sweden, Birhen, Anak na Babae ni Sta Bridget[MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 15 : 1 -39 ( o MARCOS 14 : 1 - 15, 47)Kinaumagahan, nagpulong agad ang mga punong saserdote, ang matatanda ng bayan, ang mga eskriba, at ang iba pang bumubuo ng Sanedrin. Ipinagapos nila si Hesus, at dinala kay Pilato. “Ikaw ba ang Hari ng mga Judio?” tanong sa kanya ni Pilato. “Kayo na ang nagsasabi,” tugon naman ni Hesus. Nagharap ng maraming sumbong ang mga punong saserdote laban kay Hesus, kaya’t siya’y muling tinanong ni Pilato, “Wala ka bang isasagot? Narinig mo ang dami ng kanilang sumbong laban sa iyo.” Ngunit hindi na tumugon pa si Hesus, kaya’t nagtaka si Pilato.Tuwing Pista ng Paskuwa ay nagpapalaya si Pilato ng isang bilanggo – sinuman ang hilingin sa kanya ng taong-bayan. Nakabilanggo noon ang isang lalaking nagngangalang Barrabas, kasama ng ibang naghimagsik at nakapatay nang nagdaang himagsikan. Lumapit ang mga tao at hiniling kay Pilato na isagawa na ang kanyang kinaugaliang pagpapalaya ng isang bilanggo. “Ibig ba ninyong palayain ko ang Hari ng mga Judio?” tanong niya sa kanila. Alam ni Pilato na inggit ang nag-udyok sa mga punong saserdote na dalhin sa kanya si Hesus. Ngunit ang mga tao’y sinulsulan ng mga punong saserdote na si Barrabas ang hilinging palayain. “Kung gayon, ano ang gagawin ko sa taong ito na tinatawag ninyong Hari ng mga Judio?” tanong uli ni Pilato. “Ipako sa krus!” sigaw ng mga tao. “Bakit, ano ba ang kasalanan niya?” ani Pilato. Ngunit lalo pang sumigaw ang mga tao, “Ipako siya sa krus!” Sa paghahangad ni Pilato na pagbigyan ang mga tao, pinalaya niya si Barrabas. Si Hesus ay kanyang ipinahagupit at ibinigay sa kanila upang ipako sa krus.Dinala ng mga kawal si Hesus sa pretoryo, ang tirahan ng gobernador, at kanilang tinipon ang buong batalyon. Sinuutan nila si Hesus ng isang balabal na purpura. Kumuha sila ng halamang matinik, ginawang korona at ipinutong sa kanya. At sila’y patuyang nagpugay at bumati sa kanya: “Mabuhay ang Hari ng mga Judio!” Siya’y pinaghahampas nila ng tambo sa ulo, pinaglulurhan, at palibak na niluhud-luhuran. At matapos kutyain, siya’y inalisan nila ng balabal, sinuutan ng sariling damit, at inilabas upang ipako sa krus.Nasalubong nila ang isang lalaking galing sa bukid, si Simon na taga-Cirene, ama nina Alejandro at Rufo. Pilit nilang ipinapasan sa kanya ang krus ni Hesus. At kanilang dinala si Hesus sa lugar na kung tawagi’y Golgota – ibig sabihi’y “Pook ng Bungo.” Binigyan nila siya ng alak na may kahalong mira, ngunit hindi niya ininom. Ipinako siya sa krus, at nagsapalaran sila upang malaman kung alin sa kanyang mga damit ang mapupunta sa bawat isa. Ikasiyam ng umaga nang ipako nila sa krus si Hesus. Sa itaas ng krus isinulat ang sakdal laban sa kanya, “Ang Hari ng mga Judio.” Dalawang tulisan ang kasabay niyang ipinako sa krus – isa sa kanan niya at isa sa kaliwa. Sa gayo’y natupad ang nasasaad sa Kasulatan: “Ibinilang siya sa mga salarin.”Nilibak siya ng mga nagdaraan, na tatangu-tangong nagsabi, “Di ba ikaw ang gigiba ng templo at muling magtatayo nito sa loob ng tatlong araw? Iligtas mo ngayon ang iyong sarili! Bumaba ka sa krus!” Kinutya rin siya ng mga punong saserdote at ng mga eskriba, at ang sabi sa isa’t isa: “Iniligtas niya ang iba, ngunit di mailigtas ang sarili! Makita lang nating bumaba sa krus ang Mesiyas na iyan na Hari ng Israel – maniniwala tayo sa kanya.” Inalipusta din siya ng mga nakapakong kasama niya.At nagdilim sa buong lupain mula sa tanghaling tapat hanggang sa ikatlo ng hapon. Nang mag-iikatlo ng hapon, si Hesus ay sumigaw, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” na ang ibig sabihi’y “Diyos ko! Diyos ko! Bakit mo ako pinabayaan?” Narinig ito ng ilan sa mga nakatayo roon, at kanilang sinabi, “Pakinggan ninyo, tinatawag niya si Elias!” May tumakbo at kumuha ng espongha; ito’y binasa ng maasim na alak, at pagkatapos ay inilagay sa dulo ng isang tambo at ipinasipsip kay Hesus. Sabi niya, “Tingnan nga natin kung darating si Elias upang ibaba siya.” Sumigaw nang malakas si Hesus at nalagutan ng hininga.Dito luluhod ang tanan at sandaling mananahimik.Biglang nawasak sa gitna ang tabing ng templo, mula sa itaas hanggang sa ibaba. Nakatayo sa harap ng krus ang isang kapitan ng mga kawal at kanyang nakita kung paano namatay si Hesus kaya’t sinabi niya, “Tunay ngang Anak ng Diyos ang taong ito!”Reflection by Ruel Morales: Unit Manager/Financial Adviser-AXA Philippines. Independent Coffee Distributor. Covenanted Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel #SemanaSanta #HolyWeek #Palaspas
SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2024Saturday of the 5th Week of LentMemorial of Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo, Bishop of Lima[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 11 : 46 - 56Many of the Jews who had come to Mary and seen what Jesus had done began to believe in him. But some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done.So the chief priests and the Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we going to do? This man is performing many signs. If we leave him alone, all will believe in him, and the Romans will come and take away both our land and our nation.” But one of them, Caiaphas,who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing, nor do you consider that it is better for you that one man should die instead of the people, so that the whole nation may not perish.” He did not say this on his own, but since he was high priest for that year, he prophesied that Jesus was going to die for the nation,and not only for the nation, but also to gather into one the dispersed children of God. So from that day on they planned to kill him. So Jesus no longer walked about in public among the Jews, but he left for the region near the desert, to a town called Ephraim, and there he remained with his disciples. Now the Passover of the Jews was near,and many went up from the country to Jerusalem before Passover to purify themselves. They looked for Jesus and said to one another as they were in the temple area, “What do you think? That he will not come to the feast?”Reflection by Nino Christian Pedraza: Chemist - Senior Supervisor - Energy Development Corporation. Action Group Leader and Member - Servants of the Living God, Ormoc#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SABADO, MARSO 23, 2024Biyernes sa Ika-5 Linggo ng Apatnapung Araw na PaghahandaPaggunita kay San Turibius ng Mogrovejo, Obispo ng Lima[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 11: 45 - 56Noong panahong iyon, marami sa mga Judiong dumalaw kay Maria ang nakakita sa ginawa ni Hesus, at nanalig sa kaniya. Ngunit ang ilan sa kanila’y pumunta sa mga Pariseo at ibinalita ang ginawa ni Hesus. Kaya’t tinipon ng mga punong saserdote at ng mga Pariseo ang mga kagawad ng Sanedrin.“Ano ang gagawin natin?” wika nila. “Gumagawa ng maraming kababalaghan ang taong ito. Kung siya’y pababayaan natin, mananampalataya sa kanya ang lahat. Paririto ang mga Romano at wawasakin ang Templo at ang ating bansa.” Ngunit isa sa kanila, si Caifas, ang pinakapunong saserdote noon ay nagsabi ng ganito: “Ano ba kayo? Hindi ba ninyo naiisip na mas mabuti para sa atin na isang tao lamang ang mamatay alang-alang sa bayan, sa halip na mapahamak ang buong bansa?” Sinabi niya ito hindi sa ganang kanyang sarili lamang. Bilang pinakapunong saserdote ng panahong iyon, hinulaan niyang mamamatay si Hesus dahil sa bansa – at hindi dahil sa bansang iyon lamang, kundi upang tipunin ang nagkawatak-watak na mga anak ng Diyos. Mula noon, binalangkas na nila kung paano ipapapatay si Hesus, kaya’t hindi na siya hayagang naglakad sa Judea. Sa halip, siya’y nagpunta sa Efraim, isang bayang malapit sa ilang. At doon siya nanirahang kasama ng kanyang mga alagad.Nalalapit na ang Pista ng Paskuwa. Maraming taga-lalawigang pumunta sa Jerusalem bago mag-Paskuwa upang isagawa ang paglilinis ayon sa Kautusan. Hindi nila nakita si Hesus sa templo, kaya’t nagtanungan sila, “Ano sa akala ninyo? Paririto kaya sa pista o hindi?” Ipinag-utos ng mga punong saserdote at ng mga Pariseo na ituro ng sinumang nakaaalam kung nasaan si Hesus upang siya’y maipadakip nila.Reflection by Raoul Roncal: Licensed Engineer (ECE). Lay missionary-Servants of the Word Brotherhood. Theology Instructor, Ateneo de Manila University#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2024Friday of the 5th Week of LentMemorial of Saint Paul, Bishop of Narbonne and MartyrMemorial of St Leah[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 10 : 31 - 42The Jews picked up rocks to stone Jesus. Jesus answered them, “I have shown you many good works from my Father. For which of these are you trying to stone me?”The Jews answered him, “We are not stoning you for a good work but for blasphemy. You, a man, are making yourself God.” Jesus answered them, “Is it not written in your law, ‘I said, ‘You are gods”‘? If it calls them gods to whom the word of God came, and Scripture cannot be set aside, can you say that the one whom the Father has consecrated and sent into the world blasphemes because I said, ‘I am the Son of God’? If I do not perform my Father’s works, do not believe me; but if I perform them, even if you do not believe me, believe the works, so that you may realize and understand that the Father is in me and I am in the Father.” Then they tried again to arrest him;but he escaped from their power. He went back across the Jordan to the place where John first baptized, and there he remained. Many came to him and said, “John performed no sign, but everything John said about this man was true.” And many there began to believe in him.Reflection by Francis Ortega: Training Consultant. Cell group leader/Part of the governing body/Member-Servants of the Lord's Vineyard. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
BIYERNES, MARSO 22, 2024Biyernes sa Ika-5 Linggo ng 40 Araw na PaghahandaPaggunita kay San Pablo, Obispo ng Nardonne at isang MartirPaggunita kay Santa Leah[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 10 : 31 - 42Noong panahong iyon, ang mga Judio’y kumuha ng bato upang batuhin si Hesus. Kaya’t sinabi sa kanila ni Hesus:“Maraming mabubuting gawa mula sa Ama ang ipinakita ko sa inyo; alin ba sa mga ito ang dahilan at ako’y inyong babatuhin?” Sinagot siya ng mga Judio, “Hindi dahil sa mabuting gawa kaya ka namin babatuhin, kundi dahil sa paglapastangan mo sa Diyos! Sapagkat nagpapanggap kang Diyos gayong tao ka lang.” Tumugon si Hesus, “Hindi ba nasusulat sa inyong Kautusan, ‘Sinabi ko, Mga diyos kayo?’ Mga diyos ang tawag ng Kautusan sa mga pinagkatiwalaan ng salita ng Diyos, at hindi maaaring tanggihan ang sinasabi ng Kasulatan. Ako’y hinirang at sinugo ng Ama; paano ninyong masasabi ngayon na nilalapastangan ko ang Diyos sa sinabi kong ako ang Anak ng Diyos? Kung hindi ko ginagawa ang mga ipinagagawa ng aking Ama, huwag ninyo akong paniwalaan. Ngunit kung ginagawa ko iyon, paniwalaan ninyo ang aking mga gawa, kung ayaw man ninyo akong paniwalaan. Sa gayun, matitiyak ninyong nasa akin ang Ama at ako’y nasa kanya.”Tinangka na naman nilang dakpin siya, ngunit siya’y nakatalilis. Muling pumunta si Hesus sa ibayo ng Jordan, sa pook na noong una’y pinagbibinyagan ni Juan. Nanatili siya roon, at maraming lumapit sa kanya. Sinabi nila, “Si Juan ay walang ginawang kababalaghan, ngunit totoong lahat ang sinabi niya tungkol sa taong ito.” At doo’y maraming sumampalataya kay Hesus.Reflection by Glen Glorioso: Licensed Financial Adviser. Youth worker, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Preacher.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2024Thursday of the 5th Week of LentMemorial of Saint Nicholas of Flue, Patron of Switzerland[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 8: 51 - 59Jesus said to the Jews: “Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever keeps my word will never see death.”So the Jews said to him, “Now we are sure that you are possessed. Abraham died, as did the prophets, yet you say, ‘Whoever keeps my word will never taste death.’ Are you greater than our father Abraham, who died? Or the prophets, who died? Who do you make yourself out to be?”Jesus answered, “If I glorify myself, my glory is worth nothing; but it is my Father who glorifies me,of whom you say, ‘He is our God.’ You do not know him, but I know him. And if I should say that I do not know him, I would be like you a liar. But I do know him and I keep his word. Abraham your father rejoiced to see my day; he saw it and was glad.” So the Jews said to him, “You are not yet fifty years old and you have seen Abraham?” Jesus said to them, “Amen, amen, I say to you, before Abraham came to be, I AM.” So they picked up stones to throw at him; but Jesus hid and went out of the temple area.Reflection by Vanessa Ocampo: Corporate Trainer/Financial Consultant. Senior Woman Leader Trainee/Pastoral Leader-Servants of the Living God Community (Ormoc, Leyte)#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
HUWEBES, MARSO 21, 2024Huwebes sa Ika-5 Linggo ng Apatnapung Araw na PaghahandaPaggunita kay San Nicolas ng Flue, Patron ng Switzerland[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 8: 51 - 59Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa mga Judio: “Tandaan niyo: ang namumuhay ayon sa aking aral, kailanma’y di makararanas ng kamatayan.” Sinabi ng mga Judio, “Ngayo’y natitiyak naming inaalihan ka nga ng demonyo. Namatay si Abraham at ang mga propeta, pero sinasabi mong hindi mamamatay kahit kailan ang sinumang namumuhay ayon sa iyong aral.Dakila ka pa ba kaysa aming amang si Abraham? Siya’y namatay, gayun din ang mga propeta. Ano ba ang akala mo sa sarili mo?” Sumagot si Hesus, “Kung ako ang nagpaparangal sa aking sarili, iya’y walang kabuluhan. Ang aking Ama ang nagpaparangal sa akin at sinasabi ninyong siya ang inyong Diyos. Hindi ninyo siya nakikilala, ngunit siya’y nakikilala ko. Kung sabihin kong hindi ko siya nakikilala, ako’y magiging sinungaling na tulad ninyo. Subalit nakikilala ko siya at ginagawa ko ang kanyang sinasabi. Natuwa ang inyong amang si Abraham nang mabatid na makikita niya ang araw ng pagparito ko; nakita nga niya ito at siya’y nagalak.” Dahil dito’y sinabi sa kanya ng mga Judio, “Wala ka pang limampung taon, at nakita mo na si Abraham?” Sumagot si Hesus, “Sinasabi ko sa inyo: bago ipinanganak si Abraham, ‘Ako’y Ako Na.’.” Dumampot sila ng bato upang siya’y batuhin, ngunit nagtago si Hesus at lumabas ng templo.Reflection by Paula Kristina Gawat: Public Servant-Engineer; Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2024Wednesday of the 5th Week of LentMemorial of Saint John Nepocen, priest and martyr [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 8: 31 - 42Jesus said to those Jews who believed in him, "If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." They answered him, "We are descendants of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How can you say, 'You will become free'?" Jesus answered them, "Amen, amen, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is a slave of sin. A slave does not remain in a household forever, but a son always remains. So if the Son frees you, then you will truly be free. I know that you are descendants of Abraham. But you are trying to kill me, because my word has no room among you. I tell you what I have seen in the Father's presence; then do what you have heard from the Father."They answered and said to him, "Our father is Abraham." Jesus said to them, "If you were Abraham's children, you would be doing the works of Abraham. But now you are trying to kill me, a man who has told you the truth that I heard from God; Abraham did not do this. You are doing the works of your father!" So they said to him, "We were not born of fornication. We have one Father, God." Jesus said to them, "If God were your Father, you would love me, for I came from God and am here; I did not come on my own, but he sent me."Reflection by Peter Lino: National Health, Safety, and Environment Manager. Senior Leader for God's Light Community in Sydney, Australia.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MIYERKULES, MARSO 20, 2024Miyerkules sa Ika-5 Linggo ng Apatnapung Araw na PaghahandaPaggunita kay San Juan Nepomoceno, pari at martir[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 8: 31 - 42Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ng Hesus sa mga Judiong naniniwala sa kanya, “Kung patuloy kayong susunod sa aking aral, tunay ngang kayo’y mga alagad ko; makikilala ninyo ang katotohanan, at ang katotohanan ang magpapalaya sa inyo.” “Lahi kami ni Abraham,” tugon nila, “at kailanma’y di kami naalipin ninuman. Paano mo masasabing palalayain kami?” Sumagot si Hesus, “Tandaan ninyo: alipin ng kasalanan ang lahat ng nagkakasala. Ang alipin ay hindi kabilang sa sambahayan sa habang panahon, subalit ang anak ay kabilang magpakailanman. Kapag kayo’y pinalaya ng Anak, tunay nga kayong malaya. Nalalaman kong lahi kayo ni Abraham; gayunma’y pinagsisikapan ninyo akong patayin, sapagkat walang pitak sa inyong puso ang aral ko. Sinasabi ko ang aking nakita sa aking Ama; ginagawa naman ninyo ang inyong narinig sa inyong ama.”Sumagot sila, “Si Abraham ang aming ama.” “Kung kayo’y mga anak ni Abraham, tutularan ninyo ang kanyang ginawa,” ani Hesus. “Ngunit pinagsisikapan ninyo akong patayin, gayong sinasabi ko lamang ang katotohanang narinig ko sa Diyos. Hindi ganyan ang ginawa ni Abraham. Ang ginagawa ninyo’y tulad ng ginawa ng inyong ama.” “Hindi kami mga anak sa labas,” tugon nila. “Ang Diyos ang aming Ama.” Sinabi ni Hesus, “Kung talagang ang Diyos ang inyong Ama, iibigin ninyo ako, sapagkat nagmula ako sa Diyos. Hindi ako naparito sa ganang sarili ko lamang, kundi sinugo niya ako.”Reflection by Ruel Aguirre: Pastoral Trainor for CFC leaders and missionaries for local and foreign deployment. Lay missionary assigned for long-term mission in Southern Africa and Kalinga province.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024Tuesday of the 5th Week of LentSolemnity of Saint Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 1:16, 18-21, 24a Jacob was the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary. Of her was born Jesus who is called the Christ. Now this is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the Holy Spirit. Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man,yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her quietly. Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home.OR LUKE 2:41-51Each year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the feast of Passover, and when he was twelve years old, they went up according to festival custom. After they had completed its days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it. Thinking that he was in the caravan, they journeyed for a day and looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances, but not finding him, they returned to Jerusalem to look for him. After three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions, and all who heard him were astounded at his understanding and his answers. When his parents saw him, they were astonished, and his mother said to him, “Son, why have you done this to us?Your father and I have been looking for you with great anxiety.” And he said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?” But they did not understand what he said to them.He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them.Reflection by Nicol Fernandez III: Entrepreneur. Consultant. Coordinator for Evangelization and Initiations Ministry - Holy Trinity Community Davao. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MARTES, MARSO 19, 2024Martes sa Ika-5 Linggo ng Apatnapung Araw na PaghahandaDakilang Kapistahan ni San Jose, Kabiyak ng Puso ng Mahal na Birhen[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 1:16, 18-21, 24a Si Jacob, ang ama ni Jose na asawa ni Maria. Si Maria naman ang ina ni Hesus na tinatawag na Kristo. Ganito ang pagkapanganak kay Hesukristo. Si Maria na kanyang ina at si Jose ay nakatakda nang pakasal. Ngunit bago sila nakasal, si Maria’y natagpuang nagdadalang-tao. Ito’y sa pamamagitan ng Espiritu Santo. Isang taong matuwid itong si Jose na kanyang magiging asawa, ngunit ayaw niyang mapahiya si Maria, kaya ipinasiya niyang hiwalayan ito nang lihim. Samantalang iniisip ni Jose ito, nagpakita sa kanya sa panaginip ang isang anghel ng Panginoon. Sabi niya sa kanya, “Jose, anak ni David, huwag kang matakot na tuluyang pakasalan si Maria, sapagkat siya’y naglihi sa pamamagitan ng Espiritu Santo. Manganganak siya ng isang lalaki at ito’y pangangalanan mong Hesus, sapagkat siya ang magliligtas sa kanyang bayan sa kanilang mga kasalanan.”Nang magising si Jose, sinunod niya ang utos ng anghel ng Panginoon.O LUCAS 2:41-51Taun-taon, tuwing Pista ng Paskuwa, ang mga magulang ni Hesus ay pumupunta sa Jerusalem. At nang labindalawang taon na siya, pumaroon sila gaya ng dati nilang ginagawa. Pagkatapos ng pista, sila’y umuwi na. Nagpaiwan si Hesus sa Jerusalem ngunit hindi ito napansin ng kanyang mga magulang. Sa pag-aakala ng isa na si Hesus ay kasama ng isa, nagpatuloy sila sa maghapong paglalakbay. Nang malaman nilang hindi siya kasama, siya’y hinanap nila sa kanilang mga kamag-anak at kakilala. Hindi nila siya matagpuan, kaya’t bumalik sila sa Jerusalem upang doon hanapin. At nang ikatlong araw, natagpuan nila si Hesus sa loob ng templo, nakaupong kasama ng mga guro. Nakikinig siya sa kanila at nagtatanong; at ang lahat ng nakaririnig sa kanya ay namangha sa kanyang katalinuhan. Nagtaka rin ang kanyang mga magulang nang siya’y makita. Sinabi ng kanyang ina, “Anak, bakit naman ganyan ang ginawa mo sa amin? Balisang-balisa na kami ng iyong ama sa paghahanap sa iyo.” Sumagot siya, “Bakit po ninyo ako hinahanap? Hindi ba ninyo alam na ako’y dapat na nasa bahay ng aking Ama?” Ngunit hindi nila naunawaan ang pananalitang ito.Siya’y umuwing kasama nila sa Nazaret, at naging isang masunuring anak.Reflection by Roy Azarcon: Research and Tutorial Services. Pathways Wide Intercession Ministry Head. Tahanan ng Panginoon Area Worker. Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2024Monday of the 5th Week of Lent Memorial of Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop and Doctor of the Church[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 8: 1 - 11Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. But early in the morning he arrived again in the temple area, and all the people started coming to him, and he sat down and taught them. Then the scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery and made her stand in the middle.They said to him, “Teacher, this woman was caught in the very act of committing adultery. Now in the law, Moses commanded us to stone such women. So what do you say?” They said this to test him, so that they could have some charge to bring against him. Jesus bent down and began to write on the ground with his finger. But when they continued asking him, he straightened up and said to them, “Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.” Again he bent down and wrote on the ground. And in response, they went away one by one, beginning with the elders. So he was left alone with the woman before him. Then Jesus straightened up and said to her,“Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” She replied, “No one, sir.” Then Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you. Go, and from now on do not sin any more.”Reflection by Lorna Campos: Leadership Trainer. Meta-Coach. Mentor. Youth Facilitator. Inspirational speaker. Covenanted member-Ligaya ng Panginoon. Senior woman leader-University District. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
LUNES, MARSO 18, 2024Lunes sa Ika-5 Linggo ng Apatnapung Araw na PaghahandaPaggunita kay San Cirilo ng Herusalem, Obispo at Pantas ng Simbahan[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 8: 1 - 11Si Jesus ay pumunta sa Bundok ng mga Olibo. Sa pagbubukang-liwayway, siya ay muling pumunta sa templo. Ang lahat ng mga tao ay lumapit sa kaniya. Siya ay umupo at tinuruan sila. Dinala sa kaniya ng mga guro ng kautusan at ng mga Fariseo ang isang babae na nahuling nangangalunya. Inilagay nila siya sa kalagitnaan. Sinabi nila sa kaniya: Guro, ang babaeng ito ay nahuli sa paggawa ng pangangalunya. Iniutos sa amin ni Moises sa kautusan na batuhin ang katulad nito. Ano ang masasabi mo? Ito ay kanilang sinabi upang subukin siya nang mayroon silang maiparatang laban sa kaniya.Yumukod si Jesus, sumulat sa lupa sa pamamagitan ng kaniyang daliri.Sa patuloy nilang pagtatanong sa kaniya ay tumindig siya. Sinabi niya sa kanila: Ang sinumang walang kasalanan sa inyo ang siyang maunang bumato sa kaniya. Siya ay muling yumukod at sumulat sa lupa.Sila na nakarinig nito ay sinumbatan ng kanilang mga budhi. Dahil dito, sila ay isa-isang lumabas, simula sa matatanda hanggang sa kahuli-hulihan. Naiwan si Jesus gayundin ang babae na nakatayo sa kalagitnaan. 10 Nang tumindig si Jesus ay wala siyang nakita maliban sa babae. Sinabi ni Jesus sa kaniya: Ginang, nasaan ang mga nagsasakdal sa iyo? Wala bang humatol sa iyo?Sinabi niya: Wala, Ginoo.Sinabi ni Jesus sa kaniya: Kahit ako man ay hindi hahatol sa iyo. Humayo ka at huwag nang magkasalang muli.Reflection by Edwin Hermoso: Professional photographer. Site Leader-Pathways Alabang, Pastoral Leader- South District of Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2024Fifth Sunday of Lent Memorial of Saint Patrick, Bishop [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 12: 20 - 33Some Greeks who had come to worship at the Passover Feast came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and asked him, “Sir, we would like to see Jesus.” Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. Jesus answered them, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Amen, amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit. Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will preserve it for eternal life.Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there also will my servant be. The Father will honor whoever serves me. “I am troubled now. Yet what should I say?‘Father, save me from this hour’? But it was for this purpose that I came to this hour. Father, glorify your name.” Then a voice came from heaven, “I have glorified it and will glorify it again.” The crowd there heard it and said it was thunder; but others said, “An angel has spoken to him.” Jesus answered and said, “This voice did not come for my sake but for yours. Now is the time of judgment on this world; now the ruler of this world will be driven out.And when I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself.” He said this indicating the kind of death he would die.Reflection by: Jon Kasilag - Founding Principal Engineer, AMH Phils.,Inc. Former Senior Lecturer-UP. Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon. Site Leader-Pathways North Quezon City. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
LINGGO, MARSO 17, 2024Ika-5 Linggo ng Paghahanda Para sa Pasko ng PagkabuhayPaggunita kay San Patrick, Obispo[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 12: 20 - 33Noong panahong iyon: Kabilang ang ilang Griego sa mga pumunta sa pista upang sumamba. Lumapit sila kay Felipe na taga-Betsaida, Galilea, at nakiusap, “Ginoo, ibig po naming makita si Hesus.” Sinabi ito ni Felipe kay Andres, at silang dalawa’y lumapit kay Hesus at ipinaalam ang kahilingan ng mga iyon. Sinabi ni Hesus, “Dumating na ang oras upang parangalan ang Anak ng Tao. Tandaan ninyo: malibang mahulog sa lupa ang butil ng trigo at mamatay, mananatili itong nag-iisa. Ngunit kung mamatay, ito’y mamumunga nang marami. Ang taong labis na nagpapahalaga sa kanyang buhay ay siyang mawawalan nito, ngunit ang napopoot sa kanyang buhay sa daigdig na ito ay siyang magkakaroon nito hanggang sa buhay na walang hanggan. Dapat sumunod sa akin ang naglilingkod sa akin, at saanman ako naroroon ay naroon din ang aking lingkod. Pararangalan ng Ama ang sinumang naglilingkod sa akin.”“Ngayon, ako’y nababagabag. Sasabihin ko ba, ‘Ama, iligtas mo ako sa kahirapang daranasin ko?’ Hindi! Sapagkat ito ang dahilan kung bakit ako naparito — upang danasin ang kahirapang ito. Ama, parangalan mo ang iyong pangalan.” Isang tinig mula sa langit ang nagsabi, “Pinarangalan ko na ito, at muli kong pararangalan.” Narinig ito ng mga taong naroon at ang sabi nila, “Kumulog!” Sabi naman ng iba, “Nagsalita sa kanya ang isang anghel!” Sinabi ni Hesus. “Ipinarinig ang tinig na ito dahil sa inyo, hindi dahil sa akin. Panahon na upang hatulan ang sanlibutan. Itataboy ngayon sa labas ang pinuno ng sanlibutang ito. At kung ako’y maitaas na, ilalapit ko sa akin ang lahat ng tao.” Sinabi niya ito upang ipakilala kung paano siya mamamatay.Reflection by Adrian Bondoc: Human Resources and Training Consultant. Executive Producer-Kakaiba Ka! Ministry. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2024Saturday of the 4th Week of LentMemorial of Saints Hilarious and Tatanius, martyrs[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 7: 40 - 53 Some in the crowd who heard these words of Jesus said,"This is truly the Prophet."Others said, "This is the Christ."But others said, "The Christ will not come from Galilee, will he? Does not Scripture say that the Christ will be of David's family and come from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?"
So a division occurred in the crowd because of him. Some of them even wanted to arrest him, but no one laid hands on him.So the guards went to the chief priests and Pharisees,who asked them, "Why did you not bring him?"The guards answered, "Never before has anyone spoken like this man."So the Pharisees answered them, "Have you also been deceived?Have any of the authorities or the Pharisees believed in him?But this crowd, which does not know the law, is accursed."Nicodemus, one of their members who had come to him earlier, said to them,"Does our law condemn a man before it first hears himand finds out what he is doing?"They answered and said to him,"You are not from Galilee also, are you?Look and see that no prophet arises from Galilee."Then each went to his own house.Reflection by Nini Icasas: Real Estate Broker. Academic Board-Harvest Institute. Former President-Institute for Pastoral Development. Senior Woman Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SABADO, MARSO 16, 2024Sabado ng Ika-4 na Linggo ng Paghahanda Para sa Pasko ng PagkabuhayPaggunita kay San Hilario at Tatanius, mga martir[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 7: 40 - 53 Noong panahong iyon, marami sa mga nakarinig kay Hesus ang nagsabi, “Tunay ngang ito ang Propetang hinihintay natin!” “Ito nga ang Mesias!” sabi ng iba. Ngunit sumagot naman ang iba pa, “Maaari bang magmula sa Galilea ang Mesias? Hindi ba sinabi ng Kasulatan na magmumula ang Mesias sa lipi ni David, at sa Betlehem na bayan ni David ipanganganak?” Magkakaiba ang palagay ng mga tao tungkol sa kanya. Ibig ng ilan na dakpin siya, ngunit wala namang nangahas humuli sa kanya.Ang mga kawal na bantay sa templo ay nagbalik sa mga punong saserdote at sa mga Pariseo. “Bakit hindi ninyo siya dinala rito?” tanong nila sa mga bantay. Sumagot sila, “Wala pa pong nagsalita nang gaya niya!” “Kayo man ba’y nalinlang din?” Tanong ng mga Pariseo. “Mayroon bang pinuno o Pariseong naniwala sa kanya? Wala! Mga tao lamang na walang nalalaman sa Kautusan ang naniniwala sa kanya – mga sinumpa!” Isa sa mga naroon ay si Nicodemo, na nagsadya kay Hesus noong una. Tinanong niya sila, “Labag sa ating Kautusan na hatulan ang isang tao nang di muna nililitis at inaalam kung ano ang kanyang ginawa, hindi ba?” Sumagot sila, “Ikaw ba’y taga-Galilea rin? Magsaliksik ka’t makikita mo na walang propetang magmumula sa Galilea.”At umuwi na ang bawat isa.Reflection by Joey Binay: Sales-Industrial Essential Oil/Fragrances. Head-Communications Ministry. Member: North & Central Sector of MM-Familia#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2024Friday of the 4th Week of LentMemorial of Saint Zachary, Pope [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 7:1 - 2, 10, 25 - 30Jesus moved about within Galilee; he did not wish to travel in Judea, because the Jews were trying to kill him.But the Jewish feast of Tabernacles was near.But when his brothers had gone up to the feast, he himself also went up, not openly but as it were in secret.Some of the inhabitants of Jerusalem said, "Is he not the one they are trying to kill? And look, he is speaking openly and they say nothing to him. Could the authorities have realized that he is the Christ? But we know where he is from. When the Christ comes, no one will know where he is from." So Jesus cried out in the temple area as he was teaching and said, "You know me and also know where I am from. Yet I did not come on my own, but the one who sent me, whom you do not know, is true. I know him, because I am from him, and he sent me." So they tried to arrest him, but no one laid a hand upon him, because his hour had not yet come.Reflection by Ramil dela Cruz: Recruitment Lead in a Global Bank; Member, Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon; Core Team Member, The Lord's Boardroom; Musician-Plantito-Baller#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
BIYERNES, MARSO 15, 2024Biyernes ng ika-4 na Linggo ng Paghahanda Para sa Pasko ng PagkabuhayPaggunita kay San Zacarias, Obispo [MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 7:1 - 2, 10, 25 - 30Noong panahong iyon, nilibot ni Hesus ang Galilea; iniwasan niya ang Judea, sapagkat ibig siyang patayin ng mga Judio roon. Nalalapit na ang Pista ng mga Tolda, isang pista ng mga Judio. Pagkaalis ng kanyang mga kapatid, si Hesus ma’y pumunta rin sa pista, ngunit hindi hayagan. Sinabi ng ilang taga-Jerusalem, “Hindi ba ito ang taong gusto nilang patayin? Hayan! Lantaran siyang nagsasalita, ngunit wala silang sinasabi laban sa kanya! Baka naman nakilala ng mga pinuno na siya nga ang Mesiyas! Walang makaaalam kung saan magmumula ang Mesiyas pagparito niya, ngunit alam naman natin kung saan nagmula ang taong ito!”Kaya’t nang nasa templo si Hesus at nagtuturo, malakas niyang sinabi, “Ako ba’y nakikilala ninyo? Alam ba ninyo kung saan ako nagmula? Hindi ang naparito sa ganang akin lamang. Ang Totoo ang siyang nagsugo sa akin, ngunit hindi ninyo siya nakikilala. Nakikilala ko siya, sapagkat ako’y mula sa kanya, at siya ang nagsugo sa akin.” Tinangka nilang dakpin siya; ngunit walang nangahas, sapagkat hindi pa niya oras.
Reflection by Nadz Gawat: Training Head-BDO Network Bank-MSME. Preacher-Pathways ministry. Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver #landasngpagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2024Thursday of the 4th Week of LentMemorial of Saint Matilda [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 5: 31 - 47Jesus said to the Jews: "If I testify on my own behalf, my testimony is not true. But there is another who testifies on my behalf, and I know that the testimony he gives on my behalf is true. You sent emissaries to John, and he testified to the truth. I do not accept human testimony, but I say this so that you may be saved. He was a burning and shining lamp, and for a while you were content to rejoice in his light. But I have testimony greater than John's. The works that the Father gave me to accomplish, these works that I perform testify on my behalf that the Father has sent me. Moreover, the Father who sent me has testified on my behalf. But you have never heard his voice nor seen his form, and you do not have his word remaining in you, because you do not believe in the one whom he has sent. You search the Scriptures, because you think you have eternal life through them; even they testify on my behalf. But you do not want to come to me to have life."I do not accept human praise; moreover, I know that you do not have the love of God in you. I came in the name of my Father, but you do not accept me; yet if another comes in his own name, you will accept him. How can you believe, when you accept praise from one another and do not seek the praise that comes from the only God? Do not think that I will accuse you before the Father: the one who will accuse you is Moses, in whom you have placed your hope. For if you had believed Moses,you would have believed me, because he wrote about me. But if you do not believe his writings, how will you believe my words?"Reflection by Bobby Quitain: Lawyer. Professor. Best-selling author. Preacher. Missionary.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
HUWEBES, MARSO 14, 2024Huwebes ng ika-4 na Linggo ng Paghahanda Para sa Pasko ng PagkabuhayPaggunita kay Santa Matilda[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 5: 31 - 47Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa mga Judio: “Kung ako lamang ang nagpapatotoo tungkol sa aking sarili, huwag ninyong tanggapin, ngunit may ibang nagpapatotoo tungkol sa akin, at totoo ang kanyang sinasabi. Nagpasugo kayo kay Juan, at nagpatotoo siya tungkol sa katotohanan. Hindi sa kailangan ko ang patotoo ng tao; sinasabi ko lamang ito para maligtas kayo. Si Juan ay parang maningas na ilaw na nagliliwanag noon, at kayo’y sandaling nasiyahan sa kanyang liwanag. Ngunit may patotoo tungkol sa akin na higit sa patotoo ni Juan: ang mga gawang ipinagagawa sa akin ng Ama, at siya ko namang ginaganap – iyan ang nagpapatotoo na ako’y sinugo niya. At ang Amang nagsugo sa akin ay nagpapatotoo rin tungkol sa akin. Kailanma’y hindi ninyo narinig ang kanyang tinig, at nakita ang kanyang anyo. Walang pitak sa inyong puso ang kanyang salita, sapagkat hindi kayo nananalig sa akin na sinugo niya. Sinasaliksik ninyo ang mga Kasulatan, sa paniwalang doon ninyo matatagpuan ang buhay na walang hanggan. Ang mga ito ang nagpapatotoo tungkol sa akin, ngunit ayaw naman ninyong lumapit sa akin upang kayo’y magkaroon ng buhay.
“Hindi ako naghahangad ng parangal ng mga tao. Ngunit kilala ko kayo; alam kong wala kayong pag-ibig sa Diyos. Naparito ako sa ngalan ng aking Ama, at ayaw ninyo akong tanggapin. Kung may ibang pumarito sa kanyang sariling pangalan, siya’y inyong tatanggapin. Ang hinahangad ninyo’y ang parangal ng isa’t isa, at hindi ang parangal na nanggagaling sa iisang Diyos; paano kayong makapaniniwala? Huwag ninyong isiping ako ang magsasakdal sa Ama laban sa inyo; si Moises na inaasahan ninyo ang siyang maghaharap ng sakdal laban sa inyo. Kung talagang pinaniniwalaan ninyo si Moises, ako’y paniniwalaan din sana ninyo, sapagkat sumulat siya tungkol sa akin. Ngunit kung hindi ninyo pinaniniwalaan ang mga sulat niya, paano ninyong paniniwalaan ang mga sinasabi ko?”Reflection by Paul Gerard Saret: Product Manager, Cargill Philippines. District Evangelization and Music Ministry of NS1C. Underway Member of Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024Wednesday of the 4th Week of LentMemorial of Saint Christina of Persia, martyr [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 5: 17 - 30Jesus answered the Jews: "My Father is at work until now, so I am at work." For this reason they tried all the more to kill him, because he not only broke the sabbath but he also called God his own father, making himself equal to God.Jesus answered and said to them, "Amen, amen, I say to you, the Son cannot do anything on his own, but only what he sees the Father doing; for what he does, the Son will do also. For the Father loves the Son and shows him everything that he himself does, and he will show him greater works than these, so that you may be amazed. For just as the Father raises the dead and gives life, so also does the Son give life to whomever he wishes. Nor does the Father judge anyone, but he has given all judgment to the Son, so that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent him. Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes in the one who sent me has eternal life and will not come to condemnation,but has passed from death to life. Amen, amen, I say to you, the hour is coming and is now here when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live. For just as the Father has life in himself, so also he gave to the Son the possession of life in himself. And he gave him power to exercise judgment, because he is the Son of Man. Do not be amazed at this, because the hour is coming in which all who are in the tombs will hear his voice and will come out, those who have done good deedsto the resurrection of life, but those who have done wicked deeds to the resurrection of condemnation."I cannot do anything on my own; I judge as I hear, and my judgment is just, because I do not seek my own will but the will of the one who sent me."Reflection by John Paul Felix: Missionary for Human Resource Business Partner. Covenanted for Christ Community (CFCC), Malaysia. Serving in core team of FIAT (Friends in Action for Christ, Kuala Lumpur) and Christ's Youth in Action (University Outreach , Penang)#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MIYERKULES, MARSO 13, 2024Miyerkules ng Ika-4 na Linggo ng Paghahanda Para sa Pasko ng PagkabuhayPaggunita kay Santa Cristina ng Persia, martir[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 5: 17 - 30Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa mga Judio: “Ang aking Ama’y patuloy sa paggawa, at gayun din ako.” Lalong pinagsikapan ng mga Judio na patayin siya, sapagkat nilabag na niya ang batas tungkol sa Araw ng Pamamahinga ay sinasabi pa niyang ang Diyos ang kanyang Ama, at sa gayo’y ipinapantay ang sarili sa Diyos.Kaya’t sinabi sa kanila ni Hesus, “Dapat ninyong malaman na walang ginagawa ang Anak sa kanyang sarili lamang; ang ginagawa lamang niya’y ang nakikita niyang ginagawa ng Ama. Ang ginagawa ng Ama ay siya ring ginagawa ng Anak. Sapagkat minamahal ng Ama ang Anak, at ipinakikita sa Anak ang lahat ng ginagawa niya. At higit pa sa mga ito ang mga gawang ipakikita sa kanya ng Ama at manggigilalas kayo. Kung paanong binubuhay ng Ama ang mga patay, gayun din naman, bubuhayin ng Anak ang sinumang nais niyang buhayin. Hindi humahatol kaninuman ang Ama. Ibinigay niya sa Anak ang buong kapangyarihang humatol upang parangalan ng lahat ang Anak, tulad ng kanilang pagpaparangal sa Ama. Ang hindi nagpaparangal sa Anak ay hindi nagpaparangal sa Amang nagsugo sa Anak.“Sinasabi ko sa inyo: Ang nakikinig sa aking salita at nananalig sa nagsugo sa akin ay may buhay na walang hanggan. Hindi na siya hahatulan kundi inilipat na sa buhay mula sa kamatayan. Tandaan ninyo: darating ang panahon – ngayon na nga – na maririnig ng mga patay ang tinig ng Anak ng Diyos at ang makinig sa kanya ay mabubuhay. Ang Ama ang may kapangyarihang magbigay-buhay at ang Anak ay binigyan niya ng kapangyarihang magbigay-buhay. Binigyan din siya ng kapangyarihang humatol sapagkat siya ang Anak ng Tao. Huwag ninyo itong pagtakhan, sapagkat darating ang oras na maririnig ng mga patay ang kanyang tinig. Sila’y muling mabubuhay at lalabas sa kinalilibingan nila. Lahat ng gumawa ng mabuti ay pagkakalooban ng buhay na walang hanggan at lahat ng masama ay parurusahan.”“Wala akong ginagawa sa sarili ko lamang. Humahatol ako ayon sa sinasabi sa akin ng Ama, kaya’t matuwid ang hatol ko; hindi ang sarili kong kalooban ang aking sinusunod kundi ang kalooban ng nagsugo sa akin.”Reflection by Raoul Roncal: Licensed Engineer (ECE). Lay missionary-Servants of the Word Brotherhood. Theology Instructor, Ateneo de Manila University#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2024Tuesday of the 4th Week of LentMemorial of Saint Maximilian, martyr Memorial of Saint Innocent I, Pope[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 5: 1 - 16There was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Now there is in Jerusalem at the Sheep Gatea pool called in Hebrew Bethesda, with five porticoes.In these lay a large number of ill, blind, lame, and crippled.One man was there who had been ill for thirty-eight years.When Jesus saw him lying there and knew that he had been ill for a long time, he said to him, "Do you want to be well?" The sick man answered him, "Sir, I have no one to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up; while I am on my way, someone else gets down there before me."Jesus said to him, "Rise, take up your mat, and walk."Immediately the man became well, took up his mat, and walked.Now that day was a sabbath. So the Jews said to the man who was cured, "It is the sabbath, and it is not lawful for you to carry your mat." He answered them, "The man who made me well told me, 'Take up your mat and walk.'" They asked him, "Who is the man who told you, 'Take it up and walk'?" The man who was healed did not know who it was,for Jesus had slipped away, since there was a crowd there.After this Jesus found him in the temple area and said to him, "Look, you are well; do not sin any more, so that nothing worse may happen to you." The man went and told the Jews that Jesus was the one who had made him well.Therefore, the Jews began to persecute Jesus because he did this on a sabbath.Reflection by Vanessa Ocampo: Corporate Trainer/Financial Consultant. Senior Woman Leader Trainee/Pastoral Leader-Servants of the Living God Community (Ormoc, Leyte)#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MARTES, MARSO 12, 2024Martes ng Ika-4 na Linggo ng Paghahanda Para sa Pasko ng PagkabuhayPaggunita kay San Maximilian, martir Paggunita kay San Innocent I, Papa [MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 5: 1 - 16Nang dumating ang pagdiriwang ng pista ng mga Judio, pumunta si Hesus sa Jerusalem. Sa lungsod na ito, malapit sa Pintuan ng mga Tupa, ay may malaking deposito ng tubig na may limang portiko. Kung tawagin ito sa wikang Hebreo ay Betesda. Natitipon dito ang maraming maysakit —— mga bulag, mga pilay, at mga paralitiko. Hinihintay nilang gumalaw ang tubig, sapagkat may panahong bumababa ang isang anghel ng Panginoon at kinakalawkaw ang tubig. Ang maunang lumusong pagkatapos makalawkaw ang tubig ay gumagaling, anuman ang kanyang karamdaman. Doo’y may isang lalaking tatlumpu’t walong taon nang may sakit, at siya’y nakita ni Hesus. Alam nitong matagal nang may sakit ang lalaki. Tinanong siya ni Hesus, “Ibig mo bang gumaling?” Sumagot ang maysakit, “Ginoo, wala pong maglusong sa akin kapag nakalawkaw na ang tubig; patungo pa lamang ako roon ay may nauuna na sa akin.” Sinabi sa kanya ni Hesus, “Tumindig ka, dalhin mo ang iyong higaan, at lumakad ka.” At pagdaka’y gumaling ang lalaki, dinala ang kanyang higaan, at lumakad.Noo’y Araw ng Pamamahinga. Kaya’t sinabi ng mga Judio sa lalaking pinagaling, “Araw ng Pamamahinga ngayon! Labag sa Kautusan na dalhin mo ang iyong higaan.” Ngunit sumagot siya, “Ang nagpagaling sa akin ang nagsabing dalhin ko ang aking higaan at lumakad ako.” At siya’y tinanong nila, “Sino ang nagsabi sa iyo na dalhin mo ang iyong higaan at lumakad ka?” Ngunit hindi nakilala ng lalaki kung sino ang nagpagaling sa kanya, sapagkat nawala na si Hesus sa karamihan ng tao.Pagkatapos, nakita ni Hesus sa loob ng templo ang lalaki at sinabihan, “Magaling ka na ngayon! Huwag ka nang magkakasala at baka may mangyari sa iyo na lalo pang masama.” Umalis ang lalaki at sinabi sa mga Judio na si Hesus ang nagpagaling sa kanya. Dahil dito, si Hesus ay sinimulang usigin ng mga Judio sapagkat nagpagaling siya sa Araw ng Pamamahinga.
Reflection by JV Salayo: Teacher/Education consultant. Assistant site leader-Pathways Sta. Rosa. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2024Monday of the 4th Week of Lent Memorial of Saint Eulogius, priest and martyr[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 4: 43 - 54At that time Jesus left [Samaria] for Galilee. For Jesus himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his native place. When he came into Galilee, the Galileans welcomed him, since they had seen all he had done in Jerusalem at the feast; for they themselves had gone to the feast.Then he returned to Cana in Galilee, where he had made the water wine. Now there was a royal official whose son was ill in Capernaum. When he heard that Jesus had arrived in Galilee from Judea, he went to him and asked him to come down and heal his son, who was near death.Jesus said to him, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will not believe.” The royal official said to him, “Sir, come down before my child dies.” Jesus said to him, “You may go; your son will live.” The man believed what Jesus said to him and left. While the man was on his way back,his slaves met him and told him that his boy would live. He asked them when he began to recover.They told him, “The fever left him yesterday, about one in the afternoon.” The father realized that just at that time Jesus had said to him, “Your son will live,” and he and his whole household came to believe. Now this was the second sign Jesus did when he came to Galilee from Judea.Reflection by Steve Sandoval: CEO and Training Director-LeadCore Training and Consultancy. Strategic Planner; Organizational Development Expert; Pastoral Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon; Head of Training and Development -Pathways Ministry#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
LUNES, MARSO 11, 2024Lunes sa Ika-4 na Linggo ng Paghahanda Para sa Pasko ng Pagkabuhay Paggunita kay San Eulogio, pari at martir[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 4: 43 - 54Pagkaraan ng dalawang araw na iyon, umalis siya roon at pumunta sa Galilea.Ito ay sapagkat si Jesus ang siyang nagpatotoo: Ang isang propeta ay walang karangalan sa sarili niyang bayan. Kaya nang siya ay dumating sa Galilea, tinanggap siya ng mga taga-Galilea na pumunta rin sa kapistahan. Ito ay sapagkat nakita nila ang lahat ng mga bagay na ginawa niya sa Jerusalem sa panahon ng kapistahan.Pumunta ngang muli si Jesus sa Cana na nasa Galilea. Ito ang pook na kung saan ginawa niyang alak ang tubig. Naroroon ang isang opisyal ng hari na ang kaniyang anak na lalaki, na nasa Capernaum, ay maysakit. Narinig ng opisyal ng hari na si Jesus ay dumating sa Galilea mula sa Judea. Pagkarinig niya, pumunta siya kay Jesus at hiniling na siya ay lumusong at pagalingin ang kaniyang anak na lalaki sapagkat ang kaniyang anak ay mamamatay na.Sinabi nga sa kaniya ni Jesus: Malibang makakita kayo ng mga tanda at mga kamangha-manghang gawa, kailanman ay hindi kayo sasampalataya.Sinabi sa kaniya ng opisyal ng hari: Ginoo, lumusong ka bago mamatay ang aking maliit na anak.Sinabi sa kaniya ni Jesus: Yumaon ka, buhay ang anak mong lalaki.Sinampalatayanan ng lalaki ang salitang sinabi ni Jesus sa kaniya at siya ay umalis.Nang siya ay lumulusong na, sinalubong siya ng kaniyang mga alipin. Kanilang iniulat na buhay ang kaniyang anak. 52 Tinanong niya sila kung anong oras bumuti ang kaniyang anak. Kanilang sinabi sa kaniya: Kahapon nang ikapitong oras ng araw nawala ang kaniyang lagnat.Nalaman nga ng ama na sa ganoong oras sinabi ni Jesus sa kaniya: Ang iyong anak na lalaki ay buhay. Siya ay sumampalataya pati na ang kaniyang buong sambahayan.Ito ang ikalawang tanda na ginawa ni Jesus sa kaniyang pagdating sa Galilea mula sa JudeaReflection by Pao Antonio: Covenanted Member - Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. Resident Preacher and Executive Producer of Pathways of Hope. Resident Preacher - Pathways Ministry. Director of Sales - LIVECORE Corporation. Financial Planner. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 20244th Sunday of Lent Memorial of Saint Simplicius, PopeMemorial of Saint John Ogilvie, Jesuit and martyr[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 3: 14 - 21Jesus said to Nicodemus: “Just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.”
For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.Whoever believes in him will not be condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. And this is the verdict, that the light came into the world, but people preferred darkness to light, because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come toward the light, so that his works might not be exposed.But whoever lives the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be clearly seen as done in God.Reflection by: Aldem Salvana : Meta-NLP Trainer. Meta-Coach. Chief Learning Executive-Breakthrough Coaching and Consulting Inc. Author-The World Class Coach. Covenanted Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
LINGGO, MARSO 10, 2024Ika-4 na Linggo ng Paghahanda Para sa Pasko ng PagkabuhayPaggunita kay San Simplicius, PapaPaggunita kay San Juan Ogilvie, Heswita at martyr[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 3: 14 - 21Noong mga araw na iyon: sinabi ni Hesus kay Nicodemo, “Kung paanong itinaas ni Moises ang ahas doon sa ilang, gayun din naman, kailangang itaas ang Anak ng Tao, upang ang sinumang sumasampalataya sa kanya ay magkaroon ng buhay na walang hanggan. Gayon na lamang ang pag-ibig ng Diyos sa sanlibutan, kaya ibinigay niya ang kanyang bugtong na Anak, upang ang sumampalataya sa kanya ay hindi mapahamak, kundi magkaroon ng buhay na walang hanggan. Sapagkat sinugo ng Diyos ang kanyang Anak, hindi upang hatulang maparusahan ang sanlibutan, kundi upang iligtas ito sa pamamagitan niya. Hindi hinahatulang maparusahan ang nananampalataya sa bugtong na Anak ng Diyos; ngunit hinatulan nang parusahan ang hindi nananampalataya sa kanya. Hinatulan sila sapagkat naparito sa sanlibutan ang ilaw, ngunit inibig pa ng mga tao ang dilim kaysa liwanag, sapagkat masama ang kanilang mga gawa. Ang gumagawa ng masama ay ayaw sa ilaw, at hindi lumalapit dito upang hindi mahayag ang kanyang mga gawa. Ngunit ang namumuhay sa katotohanan ay lumalapit sa ilaw; sa gayun, nahahayag na ang kanyang mga ginagawa’y pagsunod sa Diyos.Reflection by Eric Rivas: Director of Services for a multinational company. Pastoral Leader and District Coordinator - Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2024Saturday of the 3rd Week of LentMemorial of Saint Frances of Rome, religious[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 18: 9 - 14Jesus addressed this parable to those who were convinced of their own righteousness and despised everyone else. “Two people went up to the temple area to pray; one was a Pharisee and the other was a tax collector. The Pharisee took up his position and spoke this prayer to himself, ‘O God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of humanity — greedy, dishonest, adulterous — or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week, and I pay tithes on my whole income.’ But the tax collector stood off at a distance and would not even raise his eyes to heaven but beat his breast and prayed, ‘O God, be merciful to me a sinner.’ I tell you, the latter went home justified, not the former; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”Reflection by Anya Santos: Campus Staffer for Christ’s Youth in Action. Member of Ligaya Ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SABADO, MARSO 9, 2024Sabado ng Ika-3 Linggo ng Paghahanda Para sa Pasko ng PagkabuhayPaggunita kay Santa Frances ng Roma, relihyosa[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 18: 9 - 14Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus ang talinghagang ito sa mga taong ang tingin sa sarili’y matuwid at humahamak naman sa iba. “May dalawang lalaking pumanhik sa templo upang manalangin: ang isa’y Pariseo at ang isa nama’y publikano. Tumindig ang Pariseo at pabulong na nanalangin ng ganito: ‘O Diyos, nagpapasalamat ako sa iyo pagkat hindi ako katulad ng iba – mga magnanakaw, mga magdaraya, mga mangangalunya – o kaya’y katulad ng publikanong ito. Makalawa akong nag-aayuno sa loob ng sanlinggo; nagbibigay ako ng ikapu ng lahat kong kinikita.’ Samantala, ang publikano’y nakatayo sa malayo, hindi man lamang makatingin sa langit, kundi dinadagukan ang kanyang dibdib, at sinasabi: ‘O Diyos, mahabag po kayo sa akin na isang makasalanan!’ Sinasabi ko sa inyo: ang lalaking ito’y umuwing kinalulugdan ng Diyos, ngunit hindi ang isa. Sapagkat ang sinumang nagpapakataas ay ibababa, at ang nagpapakababa ay itataas.Reflection by Lawrence Quintero: Missionary Development and Deployment Program Head of Couples for Christ #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024Friday of the 3rd Week of LentMemorial of Saint John of God, religious[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 12: 28 - 34One of the scribes came to Jesus and asked him, "Which is the first of all the commandments?"Jesus replied, "The first is this: Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is Lord alone! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.The second is this: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these."
The scribe said to him, "Well said, teacher. You are right in saying, He is One and there is no other than he. And to love him with all your heart, with all your understanding, with all your strength,and to love your neighbor as yourself is worth more than all burnt offerings and sacrifices." And when Jesus saw that he answered with understanding, he said to him, "You are not far from the Kingdom of God." And no one dared to ask him any more questions.Reflection by Rienne Angeles: Full time worker/Digital evangelization ministry-One Touch Productions. Pastoral Leader and Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
BIYERNES, MARSO 8, 2024Biyernes ng ika-3 Linggo ng Paghahanda Para sa Pasko ng PagkabuhayPaggunita kay San Juan ng Diyos, reliyoso [MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 12: 28 - 34Noong panahong iyon, lumapit ang isa sa mga eskriba kay Hesus at tinanong siya, “Alin pong utos ang pinakamahalaga?” Sumagot si Hesus, “Ito ang pinakamahalagang utos, ‘Pakinggan mo, Israel! Ang Panginoon na ating Diyos – siya lamang ang Panginoon. Ibigin mo ang Panginoon mong Diyos nang buong puso, nang buong kaluluwa, nang buong pag-iisip, at nang buong lakas.’ Ito naman ang pangalawa, ‘Ibigin mo ang iyong kapwa gaya ng iyong sarili.’ Wala nang ibang utos na hihigit pa sa mga ito.” “Tama po, Guro!” wika ng eskriba. “Totoo ang sinabi ninyo. Iisa ang Diyos at wala nang iba liban sa kanya. At ang umibig sa kanya nang buong puso, buong pag-iisip, at buong lakas, at ang umibig sa kapwa gaya ng kanyang sarili ay higit na mahalaga kaysa magdala ng lahat ng handog na susunugin, at iba pang mga hain.” Nakita ni Hesus na matalino ang kanyang sagot, kaya’t sinabi niya, “Malapit ka nang mapabilang sa mga pinaghaharian ng Diyos.” At wala nang nangahas magtanong kay Hesus mula noon.
Reflection by Glen Glorioso: Licensed Financial Adviser. Youth worker, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Preacher.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2024Thursday of the 3rd Week of LentMemorial of Saints Perpetua and Felicity, martyrs [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 11: 14 - 23Jesus was driving out a demon that was mute, and when the demon had gone out, the mute man spoke and the crowds were amazed. Some of them said, "By the power of Beelzebul, the prince of demons, he drives out demons." Others, to test him, asked him for a sign from heaven. But he knew their thoughts and said to them, "Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste and house will fall against house. And if Satan is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that it is by Beelzebul that I drive out demons. If I, then, drive out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your own people drive them out? Therefore they will be your judges. But if it is by the finger of God that I drive out demons, then the Kingdom of God has come upon you. When a strong man fully armed guards his palace, his possessions are safe. But when one stronger than he attacks and overcomes him, he takes away the armor on which he relied and distributes the spoils. Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters."Reflection by Danny Dy: Management consultant and urban farmer. CEFAM-counselor. Former CYA and member of LNP.Core team member for National Family Life Service Coordination-BCBP#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholicchurch #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
HUWEBES, MARSO 7, 2024Huwebes ng ika-4 na Linggo ng Paghahanda Para sa Pasko ng PagkabuhayPaggunita kay Santa Perpetua at Santa Felicidad, mga martir [MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 11: 14 - 23Noong panahong iyon, pinalayas ni Hesus ang isang demonyong sanhi ng pagkapipi ng isang lalaki, at ito’y nakapagsalita na mula noon. Nanggilalas ang mga tao, ngunit may ilan sa kanila ang nagsabi, “Si Beelzebul na prinsipe ng mga demonyo ang nagbigay sa kanya ng kapangyarihang magpalayas ng mga demonyo.” May iba namang nais siyang subukin, kaya’t nagsabi, “Magpakita ka ng kababalaghang magpapakilala na ang Diyos ang sumasaiyo.” Ngunit batid ni Hesus ang kanilang iniisip, kaya’t sinabi sa kanila, “Babagsak ang bawat kahariang nahahati sa magkakalabang pangkat at mawawasak ang mga bahay roon. Kung maghimagsik si Satanas laban sa kanyang sarili, paano mananatili ang kanyang kaharian? Sinasabi ninyong nagpapalayas ako ng mga demonyo sapagkat binigyan ako ni Beelzebul ng kapangyarihang ito. Kung ako’y nagpapalayas ng mga demonyo sa pamamagitan ni Beelzebul, sino naman ang nagbigay ng kapangyarihan sa inyong mga tagasunod na makagawa ng gayun? Sila na rin ang nagpapatunay na maling-mali kayo. Ngayon, kung ako’y nagpapalayas ng mga demonyo sa pamamagitan ng kapangyarihan ng Diyos, nangangahulugang dumating na sa inyo ang paghahari ng Diyos.“Kapag ang isang taong malakas at nasasandatahan ay nagbabantay sa kanyang bahay, malayo sa panganib ang kanyang ari-arian. Ngunit kung salakayin siya at talunin ng isang taong higit na malakas, sasamsamin nito ang mga sandatang kanyang inaasahan at ipamamahagi ang ari-ariang inagaw.
“Ang hindi panig sa akin ay laban sa akin, at nagkakalat ang hindi tumutulong sa aking mag-ipon.”
Reflection by Gabs Fidel. Development & DISC Personality Coach, Trainer, and Speaker/Head of Worship Team-Familia Community Youth Mission#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2024Wednesday of the 3rd Week of LentMemorial of Saint Colette, Foundress of Poor Clares, Franciscan and virgin [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 5: 17 - 19Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. Amen, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or the smallest part of a letter will pass from the law, until all things have taken place. Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do so will be called least in the Kingdom of heaven. But whoever obeys and teaches these commandments will be called greatest in the Kingdom of heaven.”Reflection by Christopher Luke Felix: Missionary who works in compliance for a financial institution. A servant from the Church of St. Thomas More, Catholic Church. From Subang Jaya, Malaysia.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MIYERKULES, MARSO 6, 2024Miyerkules ng Ika-4 na Linggo ng Paghahanda Para sa Pasko ng PagkabuhayPaggunita kay Santa Collette, nagtaguyod ng Poor Clares, Franciscano at dalaga [MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 5: 17 - 19Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad: “Huwag ninyong akalaing naparito ako upang pawalang-bisa ang Kautusan at ang aral ng mga propeta. Naparito ako, hindi upang pawalang-bisa kundi para ipaliwanag at ganapin ang mga iyon. Tandaan ninyo ito: magwawakas ang langit at ang lupa, ngunit ang kaliit-liitang bahagi ng Kautusan ay di mawawalan ng bisa hangga’t hindi nagaganap ang lahat. Kaya’t sinumang magpawalang-halaga kahit sa kaliit-liitang bahagi nito, at magturo nang gayun sa mga tao, ay ibibilang na pinakamababa sa kaharian ng Diyos. Ngunit ang gumaganap ng Kautusan at nagtuturo na tuparin iyon ay ibibilang na dakila sa kaharian ng Diyos.”Reflection by Alvin Fabella : COO, EScience Corp, South Sector Evangelization Head, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Speaker. Retreat Master.Radio anchor, Kakaiba Ka! Contributor- Kerygma Magazine/Didache. https://who-are-you-following.blogspot.com/2020/06/if-youre-tired-of-waiting-this-post-is.html#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024Tuesday of the 3rd Week of LentMemorial of Saint Lucius I, Pope[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 18: 21 - 35Peter approached Jesus and asked him, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus answered, “I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times. That is why the Kingdom of heaven may be likened to a king who decided to settle accounts with his servants. When he began the accounting, a debtor was brought before him who owed him a huge amount. Since he had no way of paying it back, his master ordered him to be sold,along with his wife, his children, and all his property, in payment of the debt. At that, the servant fell down, did him homage, and said, ‘Be patient with me, and I will pay you back in full.’ Moved with compassion the master of that servant let him go and forgave him the loan. When that servant had left, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a much smaller amount. He seized him and started to choke him, demanding, ‘Pay back what you owe.’ Falling to his knees, his fellow servant begged him, ‘Be patient with me, and I will pay you back.’ But he refused. Instead, he had him put in prison until he paid back the debt. Now when his fellow servants saw what had happened, they were deeply disturbed, and went to their master and reported the whole affair. His master summoned him and said to him, ‘You wicked servant! I forgave you your entire debt because you begged me to.Should you not have had pity on your fellow servant, as I had pity on you?’ Then in anger his master handed him over to the torturers until he should pay back the whole debt. So will my heavenly Father do to you, unless each of you forgives your brother from your heart.”Reflection by Den Mark Gillesania: Businessman, Pastoral Leader - Servants of the Living God, Ormoc, and Young Professionals Director for Lingkod, Visayas Zone#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
LUNES, MARSO 5, 2024Lunes sa Ika-3 Linggo ng Apatnapung Araw na PaghahandaPaggunita kay San Lucius I, Papa[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 18: 21 - 35Noong panahong iyon, lumapit si Pedro at nagtanong kay Hesus, “Panginoon, makailan kong patatawarin ang aking kapatid na paulit-ulit na nagkakasala sa akin? Makapito po ba?” Sinagot siya ni Hesus, “Hindi ko sinasabing makapito, kundi pitumpung ulit pa nito. Sapagkat ang paghahari ng Diyos ay katulad nito: ipinasiya ng isang hari na pagbayarin ang kanyang mga lingkod na may utang sa kanya. Unang dinala sa kanya ang isang may utang na sampung milyung piso. Dahil sa siya’y walang ibayad, iniutos ng hari na ipagbili siya, ang kanyang asawa, mga anak, at lahat ng ari-arian, upang makabayad. Nanikluhod ang taong ito sa harapan ng hari at nagmakaawa: ‘Bigyan pa ninyo ako ng panahon, at babayaran ko sa inyo ang lahat.’ Naawa sa kanya ang hari kaya ipinatawad ang kanyang mga utang at pinayaon siya.“Ngunit pagkaalis niya roon ay nakatagpo niya ang isa sa kanyang kapwa lingkod na may utang na limandaang piso sa kanya. Sinunggaban niya ito at sinakal, sabay wika: ‘Magbayad ka ng utang mo!’ Naglumuhod iyon at nagmakaawa sa kanya: ‘Bigyan mo pa ako ng panahon at babayaran kita.’ Ngunit hindi siya pumayag; sa halip ipinabilanggo niya ang kanyang kapwa lingkod hanggang sa ito’y makabayad. Nang makita ng kanyang mga kapwa lingkod ang nangyari, sila’y labis na nagdamdam; pumunta sila sa hari at isinumbong ang nangyari. Kaya’t ipinatawag siya ng hari. ‘Ikaw – napakasama mo!’ Sabi niya. ‘Pinatawad kita sa utang mo sapagkat nagmakaawa ka sa akin. Nahabag ako sa iyo; hindi ba dapat ka ring mahabag sa kapwa mo?’ At sa galit ng hari, siya’y ipinabilanggo hanggang sa mabayaran niya ang kanyang utang. Gayun din ang gagawin sa inyo ng aking Amang nasa langit kung hindi ninyo patatawarin ang inyong kapatid.Reflection by Roy Azarcon: Research and Tutorial Services. Pathways Wide Intercession Ministry Head. Tahanan ng Panginoon Area Worker. Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2024Monday of the 3rd Week of Lent Memorial of Saint Casimir [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 4: 24 - 30 Jesus said to the people in the synagogue at Nazareth: “Amen, I say to you, no prophet is accepted in his own native place. Indeed, I tell you, there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah when the sky was closed for three and a half years and a severe famine spread over the entire land. It was to none of these that Elijah was sent, but only to a widow in Zarephath in the land of Sidon. Again, there were many lepers in Israel during the time of Elisha the prophet; yet not one of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian.”
When the people in the synagogue heard this, they were all filled with fury. They rose up, drove him out of the town, and led him to the brow of the hill on which their town had been built, to hurl him down headlong. But he passed through the midst of them and went away.Reflection by Adrian Menezes: Software engineer. Full time missionary-Christ's Youth in Action (CYA) University of Santo Tomas. From Mumbai, India. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
LUNES, MARSO 4, 2024Lunes sa Ika-3 Linggo ng Paghahanda Para sa Pasko ng Pagkabuhay Paggunita kay San Casimiro[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 4: 24 - 30 Tandaan ninyo, walang propetang kinikilala sa kanyang sariling bayan. Ngunit sinasabi ko sa inyo, maraming biyuda sa Israel noong panahon ni Elias nang hindi umulan sa loob ng tatlo't kalahating taon at nagkaroon ng taggutom sa buong lupain. Subalit hindi pinapunta si Elias sa kaninuman sa kanila, kundi sa isang biyuda sa Sarepta, sa lupain ng Sidon. Sa dinami-dami ng mga may ketong[b] sa Israel noong panahon ni Eliseo, wala ni isa mang pinagaling at nilinis maliban kay Naaman, na isang taga-Siria.”
Nagalit ang lahat ng nasa sinagoga nang marinig ito. Nagsitayo sila at itinaboy siyang palabas papunta sa gilid ng bundok na kinatatayuan ng bayan upang ihulog siya sa bangin. Ngunit dumaan siya sa kalagitnaan nila at umalis.
Reflection by Adrian Bondoc: Human Resources and Training Consultant. Executive Producer-Kakaiba Ka! Ministry. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.
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SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 2024Third Sunday of Lent Memorial of Saint Cunegunda[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 2 : 13 - 25Since the Passover of the Jews was near, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. He found in the temple area those who sold oxen, sheep, and doves, as well as the money changers seated there. He made a whip out of cords and drove them all out of the temple area, with the sheep and oxen, and spilled the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables, and to those who sold doves he said, “Take these out of here, and stop making my Father’s house a marketplace.” His disciples recalled the words of Scripture, Zeal for your house will consume me. At this the Jews answered and said to him, “What sign can you show us for doing this?” Jesus answered and said to them, “Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up.” The Jews said, “This temple has been under construction for forty-six years, and you will raise it up in three days?” But he was speaking about the temple of his body. Therefore, when he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this, and they came to believe the Scripture and the word Jesus had spoken. While he was in Jerusalem for the feast of Passover, many began to believe in his name when they saw the signs he was doing.But Jesus would not trust himself to them because he knew them all, and did not need anyone to testify about human nature. He himself understood it well.Reflection by: Aiania Dalangin: Missionary-Kairos Asia; Former member-The Light Of the World Iligan and Cagayan de Oro; Member-Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon and Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
LINGGO, MARSO 3, 2024Ikatlong Linggo ng Paghahanda Para sa Pasko ng PagkabuhayPaggunita kay Santa Gunegunda[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 2: 13 - 25 Malapit na ang Paskuwa ng mga Judio, kaya’t pumunta si Hesus sa Jerusalem. Nakita niya sa templo ang mga nagbibili ng mga baka, mga tupa, at mga kalapati, at ang namamalit ng salapi. Gumawa siya ng isang panghagupit na lubid at ipinagtabuyang palabas ang mangangalakal, pati mga baka at tupa. Isinabog niya ang salapi ng mga namamalit at pinagtataob ang kanilang mga hapag. Sinabi niya sa mga nagbibili ng kalapati, “Alisin ninyo rito ang mga iyan! Huwag ninyong gawing palengke ang bahay ng aking Ama!” Naalaala ng kanyang mga alagad na sinasabi sa Kasulatan, “Ang aking malasakit sa iyong bahay ay parang apoy na nag-aalab sa puso ko.”Dahil dito’y tinanong siya ng mga Judio, “Anong tanda ang maibibigay mo upang patunayang may karapatan kang gawin ito?” Tumugon si Hesus, “Gibain ninyo ang templong ito at muli kong itatayo sa loob ng tatlong araw.” Sinabi ng mga Judio, “Apat-napu’t anim na taon na ginawa ang templong ito, at itatayo mo sa loob lamang ng tatlong araw?”Ngunit ang templong tinutukoy ni Hesus ay ang kanyang katawan. Kaya’t nang siya’y muling mabuhay, naalaala ng kanyang mga alagad na sinabi niya ito; at naniwala sila sa Kasulatan at sa mga sinabi ni Hesus.
Nang pista ng Paskuwa, nasa Jerusalem si Hesus. Marami ang sumampalataya sa kanya nang makita nila ang mga kababalaghang ginawa niya. Subalit hindi nagtiwala sa kanila sa Hesus, sapagkat kilala niya silang lahat. Hindi na kailangang may magsalita pa sa kanya tungkol sa kaninuman, sapagkat talastas niya ang kalooban ng lahat ng tao.Reflection by Raoul Roncal: Licensed Engineer (ECE). Lay missionary-Servants of the Word Brotherhood. Theology Instructor, Ateneo de Manila University#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2024Saturday of the 2nd Week of LentMemorial of Saint Angela of the Cross, virgin[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 15: 1 - 3, 11 - 32Tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to listen to Jesus, but the Pharisees and scribes began to complain, saying, "This man welcomes sinners and eats with them." So to them Jesus addressed this parable. "A man had two sons, and the younger son said to his father, 'Father, give me the share of your estate that should come to me.' So the father divided the property between them.After a few days, the younger son collected all his belongings and set off to a distant country where he squandered his inheritance on a life of dissipation. When he had freely spent everything, a severe famine struck that country, and he found himself in dire need. So he hired himself out to one of the local citizens who sent him to his farm to tend the swine. And he longed to eat his fill of the pods on which the swine fed, but nobody gave him any. Coming to his senses he thought, 'How many of my father's hired workers have more than enough food to eat, but here am I, dying from hunger. I shall get up and go to my father and I shall say to him, "Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I no longer deserve to be called your son; treat me as you would treat one of your hired workers."'
So he got up and went back to his father. While he was still a long way off, his father caught sight of him, and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him and kissed him. His son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you; I no longer deserve to be called your son.'But his father ordered his servants, 'Quickly, bring the finest robe and put it on him; put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Take the fattened calf and slaughter it. Then let us celebrate with a feast, because this son of mine was dead, and has come to life again; he was lost, and has been found.' Then the celebration began. Now the older son had been out in the field and, on his way back, as he neared the house, he heard the sound of music and dancing. He called one of the servants and asked what this might mean. The servant said to him, 'Your brother has returnedand your father has slaughtered the fattened calf because he has him back safe and sound.'He became angry, and when he refused to enter the house, his father came out and pleaded with him. He said to his father in reply, 'Look, all these years I served you and not once did I disobey your orders; yet you never gave me even a young goat to feast on with my friends. But when your son returns who swallowed up your property with prostitutes, for him you slaughter the fattened calf.' He said to him, 'My son, you are here with me always; everything I have is yours. But now we must celebrate and rejoice, because your brother was dead and has come to life again; he was lost and has been found.'"Reflection by Jim Orbe: Lay missionary. Lifelong brother of the Servants of the Word. Kairos Asia Director. Covenanted Member, Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SABADO, MARSO 2, 2024Sabado ng Ikalawang Linggo ng Paghahanda Para sa Pasko ng PagkabuhayPaggunita kay Santa Angela, dalaga [MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 15: 1 - 3, 11 - 32Noong panahong iyon, ang mga publikano at ang mga makasalanan ay nagsisilapit upang makinig kay Hesus. Nagbulung-bulungan ang mga Pariseo at ang mga eskriba. Ang sabi nila: “Ang taong ito’y nakikisalamuha sa mga makasalanan at nakikisalo sa kanila.” Kaya’t sinabi sa kanila ni Hesus ang talinghagang ito:“Isang tao ang may dalawang anak na lalaki. Ang wika ng bunso, ‘Ama, ibigay na po ninyo sa akin ang mamanahin ko.’ At binahagi sa kanila ng ama ang kanyang ari-arian. Pagkalipas ng ilang araw, ipinagbili ng bunso ang kanyang ari-arian at nagtungo sa malayong lupain, taglay ang buo niyang kayamanan, at doo’y nilustay na lahat sa di wastong pamumuhay. Nang malustay na niya ang kanyang kayamanan, nagkaroon ng matinding taggutom sa lupaing yaon, at nagdalita siya. Kaya’t namasukan siya sa isang mamamayan ng lupaing yaon. Siya’y pinapunta nito sa bukid upang mag-alaga ng baboy. Ibig sana niyang punan ang kanyang pagkain kahit ng mga bungang-kahoy na ipinakakain sa mga baboy ngunit walang magbigay sa kanya. Nang mapag-isip-isip niya ang kanyang ginawa, nasabi niya sa sarili, ‘Ang mga alila ng aking ama ay may sapat na pagkain – at lumalabis pa – samantalang ako’y namamatay ng gutom dito! Babalik ako sa kanya, at sasabihin ko, “Ama, nagkasala po ako sa Diyos at sa inyo. Hindi na po ako karapat-dapat na tawagin ninyong anak; ibilang na lamang ninyo akong isa sa inyong mga alila.”, At tumindig siya at pumaroon sa kanyang ama.
“Malayo pa’y natanawan na siya ng ama at ito’y labis na nahabag sa kanya, kaya’t patakbo siyang sinalubong, niyakap, at hinagkan. Sinabi ng anak, ‘Ama, nagkasala po ako sa Diyos at sa inyo. Hindi na po ako karapat-dapat na tawagin ninyong anak.’ Ngunit tinawag ng ama ang kanyang mga alila, ‘Madali! Dalhin ninyo rito ang pinakamahusay na damit at isuot sa kanya. Suutan siya ng singsing at panyapak. Kunin ang pinatabang guya at patayain; kumain tayo at magsaya! Sapagkat namatay na ang anak kong ito; ngunit muling nabuhay; nawala, ngunit nasumpungan.’ At sila’y nagsaya.“Nasa bukid noon ang anak na panganay. Umuwi siya, at nang malapit na sa bahay ay narinig niya ang tugtugan at sayawan. Tinawag niya ang isa sa mga alila at tinanong: ‘Bakit? May ano sa atin?’ ‘Dumating po ang inyong kapatid!’ tugon ng alila. ‘Ipinapatay ng inyong ama ang pinatabang guya, sapagkat nagbalik siyang buhay at walang sakit.’ Nagalit ang panganay at ayaw itong pumasok sa bahay. Kaya’t lumabas ang kanyang ama at inamu-amo siya. Ngunit sinabi nito, ‘Pinaglingkuran ko po kayo sa loob ng maraming taon, at kailanma’y hindi ko kayo sinuway. Ngunit ni minsa’y hindi ninyo ako binigyan ng kahit isang bisirong kambing para magkatuwaan kami ng aking mga kaibigan. Subalit nang dumating ang anak ninyong lumustay ng inyong kabuhayan sa masasamang babae, ipinagpatay pa ninyo ng pinatabang guya!’ Sumagot ang ama, ‘Anak, lagi kitang kapiling. Ang lahat ng ari-arian ko’y sa iyo. Ngunit dapat tayong magsaya at magalak, sapagkat namatay na ang kapatid mo, ngunit muling nabuhay; nawala, ngunit nasumpungan.’”
Reflection by Joey Binay: Sales-Industrial Essential Oil/Fragrances. Head-Communications Ministry. Member: North & Central Sector of MM-Familia#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2024Friday of the 2nd Week of LentMemorial of Saint Felix III, PopeMemorial of Saint Albinus, Bishop [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 21: 33 - 43, 45 - 46 Jesus said to the chief priests and the elders of the people: "Hear another parable. There was a landowner who planted a vineyard,put a hedge around it, dug a wine press in it, and built a tower. Then he leased it to tenants and went on a journey. When vintage time drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants to obtain his produce. But the tenants seized the servants and one they beat,another they killed, and a third they stoned. Again he sent other servants, more numerous than the first ones, but they treated them in the same way. Finally, he sent his son to them, thinking, 'They will respect my son.' But when the tenants saw the son, they said to one another, 'This is the heir. Come, let us kill him and acquire his inheritance.' They seized him, threw him out of the vineyard, and killed him. What will the owner of the vineyard do to those tenants when he comes?" They answered him, "He will put those wretched men to a wretched death and lease his vineyard to other tenants who will give him the produce at the proper times." Jesus said to them, "Did you never read in the Scriptures:The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone;by the Lord has this been done, and it is wonderful in our eyes?Therefore, I say to you, the Kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that will produce its fruit." When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard his parables, they knew that he was speaking about them. And although they were attempting to arrest him, they feared the crowds, for they regarded him as a prophet.Reflection by Francis Ortega: Training Consultant. Cell group leader/Part of the governing body/Member-Servants of the Lord's Vineyard. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
BIYERNES, MARSO 1, 2024Biyernes ng ikalawang Linggo ng Paghahanda Para sa Pasko ng PagkabuhayPaggunita kay San Felix III, PapaPaggunita kay San Albinus, Obispo [MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 21: 33 - 43, 45 - 46 Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa mga punong saserdote at matatanda ng bayan: “Pakinggan ninyo ang isa pang talinghaga. May isang taong nagtanim ng ubas sa kanyang bukid, at ito’y binakuran niya. Gumawa siya roon ng pisaan ng ubas at nagtayo ng isang mataas na bantayan. Pagkatapos, kanyang iniwan sa mga kasama ang ubasan, at siya’y nagtungo sa ibang lupain. Nang dumating ang panahon ng pitasan, pinapunta ng may-ari ng ubasan ang kanyang mga alipin upang kunin sa mga kasama ang kanyang parte. Ngunit sinunggaban ng mga kasama ang mga alipin; binugbog nila ang isa, pinatay ang ikalawa, at binato naman ang ikatlo. Pinapunta uli ng may-ari ang mas maraming alipin, ngunit gayun din ang ginawa ng mga kasama sa mga ito. Sa kahuli-huliha’y pinapunta niya ang kanyang anak na lalaki. ‘Igagalang nila ang aking anak,’ wika niya sa sarili. Ngunit nang makita ng mga kasama ang anak, sila’y nag-usap-usap: ‘Ito ang tagapagmana. Halikayo! Patayin natin nang mapasaatin ang kanyang mamanahin. Kaya’t siya’y sinunggaban nila, inilabas sa ubasan at pinatay.“Pagbalik ng may-ari ng ubasan, ano kaya ang gagawin niya sa mga kasamahang iyon?” Sumagot sila, “Lilipunin niya ang mga buhong na iyon, at paaalagaan ang ubasan sa ibang kasama na magbibigay sa kanya ng kaparte sa panahon ng pamimitas.” Tinanong sila ni Hesus, “Hindi pa ba ninyo nababasa ang talatang ito sa Kasulatan?‘Ang batong itinakwil ng mga tagapagtayo ng bahayAng siya naging batong panulukan.Ginawa ito ng Panginoon,At ito’y kahanga-hanga!’Kaya nga sinasabi ko sa inyo: hindi na kayo ang paghaharian ng Diyos kundi ang bansang maglilingkod sa kanya nang tapat.Narinig ng mga punong saserdote at ng mga Pariseo ang mga talinghaga ni Hesus, at naunawaan nilang sila ang pinatatamaan niya. Dadakpin sana nila siya, ngunit natakot sila sa mga tao, sapagkat kinikilala ng mga ito na propeta si Hesus.Reflection by Nadz Gawat: Training Head-BDO Network Bank-MSME. Preacher-Pathways ministry. Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2024Thursday of the 2nd Week of LentMemorial of Saint John Cassian[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 16: 19 - 31Jesus said to the Pharisees: "There was a rich man who dressed in purple garments and fine linenand dined sumptuously each day. And lying at his door was a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who would gladly have eaten his fill of the scraps that fell from the rich man's table. Dogs even used to come and lick his sores. When the poor man died, he was carried away by angels to the bosom of Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried, and from the netherworld, where he was in torment, he raised his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side. And he cried out, 'Father Abraham, have pity on me. Send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am suffering torment in these flames.' Abraham replied, 'My child, remember that you received what was good during your lifetime while Lazarus likewise received what was bad; but now he is comforted here, whereas you are tormented. Moreover, between us and you a great chasm is established to prevent anyone from crossing who might wish to go from our side to yours or from your side to ours.' He said, 'Then I beg you, father, send him to my father's house, for I have five brothers, so that he may warn them, lest they too come to this place of torment.' But Abraham replied, 'They have Moses and the prophets. Let them listen to them.' He said, 'Oh no, father Abraham, but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.' Then Abraham said, 'If they will not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded if someone should rise from the dead.'"Reflection by Mara Pastrana: Alpha Coordinator of St. Martin de Padua, Vancouver, Canada. Covenanted Member of Families for Christ Community, Vancouver, Canada. Life and Mindset Coach, Talitha Koum Couching #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
HUWEBES, PEBRERO 29, 2024Huwebes ng ikalawang Linggo ng Paghahanda Para sa Pasko ng PagkabuhayPaggunita kay San Juan Cassian[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 16: 19 - 31Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa mga Pariseo: “May isang mayamang nagdaramit nang mamahalin at saganang-sagana sa pagkain araw-araw. At may isa namang pulubing nagngangalang Lazaro, tadtad ng sugat, na nakalupasay sa may pintuan ng mayaman upang mamulot kahit mumong nahuhulog mula sa hapag ng mayaman. At doo’y nilalapitan siya ng aso at dinidilaan ang kanyang mga sugat. Namatay ang pulubi, at dinala ng mga anghel sa piling ni Abraham. Namatay rin ang mayaman, at inilibing. Sa gitna ng kanyang pagdurusa sa Hades, tumingala ang mayaman at kanyang natanaw sa malayo si Abraham, kapiling ni Lazaro. At sumigaw siya, ‘Amang Abraham, mahabag po kayo sa akin. Utusan ninyo si Lazaro na isawsaw sa tubig ang dulo ng kanyang daliri at palamigin ang aking dila, sapagkat naghihirap ako sa apoy na ito.’ Ngunit sinabi sa kanya ni Abraham, ‘Anak, alalahanin mong nagpasasa ka sa buhay sa ibabaw ng lupa, at si Lazaro’y nagtiis ng kahirapan. Ngunit ngayo’y inaaliw siya rito, samantalang ikaw nama’y nagdurusa. Higit sa lahat, inilagay sa pagitan natin ang isang malaking bangin upang ang mga narini ay hindi makapariyan at ang mga nariyan ay hindi makaparini.’ At sinabi ng mayaman, ‘Kung gayun po, Amang Abraham, ipinamamanhik ko sa inyong papuntahin si Lazaro sa bahay ng aking ama, sapagkat ako’y may limang kapatid na lalaki. Paparoonin nga ninyo siya upang balaan sila at nang hindi sila humantong sa dakong ito ng pagdurusa.’ Ngunit sinabi sa kanya ni Abraham, ‘Nasa kanila ang mga sinulat ni Moises at ng mga propeta; pakinggan nila ang mga iyon.’ ‘Hindi po sapat ang mga iyon,’ tugon niya, ‘ngunit kung pumunta sa kanila ang isang patay na muling nabuhay, tatalikdan nila ang kanilang mga kasalanan.’ Sinabi sa kanya ni Abraham, ‘Kung ayaw nilang pakinggan ang mga sinulat ni Moises at ng mga propeta, hindi rin nila paniniwalaan kahit ang isang patay na muling nabuhay.’”Reflection by Bob Lopez: Communications specialist. Former Mission Director-Word of Joy Foundation/Institute for Pastoral Development. Trainer and formator serving dioceses, congregations and organizations. Faculty member. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2024Wednesday of the 2nd Week of LentMemorial of Saint Polycarp, Bishop and martyr[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 20 : 17 - 28 As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the Twelve disciples aside by themselves, and said to them on the way, "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be handed over to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death, and hand him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and scourged and crucified, and he will be raised on the third day."Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee approached Jesus with her sons and did him homage, wishing to ask him for something.He said to her, "What do you wish?" She answered him, "Command that these two sons of mine sit, one at your right and the other at your left, in your kingdom." Jesus said in reply, "You do not know what you are asking. Can you drink the chalice that I am going to drink?" They said to him, "We can." He replied, "My chalice you will indeed drink, but to sit at my right and at my left,this is not mine to give but is for those for whom it has been prepared by my Father."
When the ten heard this, they became indignant at the two brothers. But Jesus summoned them and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and the great ones make their authority over them felt. But it shall not be so among you.Rather, whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave.Just so, the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serveand to give his life as a ransom for many."Reflection by Raoul Roncal: Licensed Engineer (ECE). Lay missionary-Servants of the Word Brotherhood. Theology Instructor, Ateneo de Manila University#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MIYERKULES, PEBRERO 28, 2024Miyerkules ng Ikalawang Linggo ng Paghahanda Para sa Pasko ng PagkabuhayPaggunita kay San Policarpio, Obispo at martir [MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 20 : 17 - 28 Noong panahong iyon, nang nasa daan na si Hesus patungong Jerusalem, ibinukod niya ang Labindalawa. Sinabi niya sa kanila, “Aakyat tayo sa Jerusalem. Doo’y ipagkakanulo sa mga punong saserdote at sa mga eskriba ang Anak ng Tao. Hahatulan siya ng kamatayan, at ibibigay sa mga Hentil. Siya’y tutuyain, hahagupitin at ipapako sa krus; ngunit muli siyang bubuhayin sa ikatlong araw.”
Lumapit kay Hesus ang asawa ni Zebedeo, kasama ang kanyang mga anak. May ibig siyang hilingin, kaya’t lumuhod siya sa harapan ni Hesus. “Ano ang ibig mo?” tanong ni Hesus. Sumagot siya, “Sana’y ipagkaloob ninyo sa dalawa kong anak na ito ang karapatan na makaupong katabi ninyo sa inyong kaharian – isa sa kanan at isa sa kaliwa.” “Hindi ninyo nalalaman ang inyong hinihingi,” sabi ni Hesus sa kanila. “Makakainom ba kayo sa kopa ng hirap ko?” “Opo”, tugon nila. Sinabi ni Hesus, “Ang kopa ng hirap ko ay maiinom nga ninyo. Ngunit wala sa akin ang pagpapasiya kung sino ang mauupo sa aking kanan at sa aking kaliwa. Ang mga luklukang sinasabi ninyo’y para sa mga pinaghandaan ng aking Ama.”Nang marinig ito ng sampung alagad, nagalit sila sa magkapatid. Kaya’t pinalapit sila ni Hesus at sinabi sa kanila, “Alam ninyo na ang mga pinuno ng mga Hentil ay naghahari sa kanila, at ang mga dinadakila ang siyang nasusunod. Ngunit hindi ganyan ang dapat na umiral sa inyo. Sa halip, ang sinuman sa inyo na ibig maging dakila ay dapat maging lingkod. Ang sinumang ibig maging pinuno ay dapat maging alipin ninyo, tulad ng Anak ng Tao na naparito, hindi upang paglingkuran kundi upang maglingkod at ialay ang kanyang buhay upang matubos ang marami.”Reflection by Eric Rivas: Director of Services for a multinational company. Pastoral Leader and District Coordinator - Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2024Tuesday of the 2nd Week of LentMemorial of Saint Gregory of Narek, Abbot and Doctor of the Church [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 12: 1 - 12Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples, saying, "The scribes and the Pharisees have taken their seat on the chair of Moses. Therefore, do and observe all things whatsoever they tell you, but do not follow their example. For they preach but they do not practice. They tie up heavy burdens hard to carry and lay them on people's shoulders, but they will not lift a finger to move them.All their works are performed to be seen. They widen their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels. They love places of honor at banquets, seats of honor in synagogues, greetings in marketplaces, and the salutation 'Rabbi.' As for you, do not be called 'Rabbi.' You have but one teacher, and you are all brothers.Call no one on earth your father; you have but one Father in heaven. Do not be called 'Master'; you have but one master, the Christ. The greatest among you must be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted."Reflection by Tin Yu: Licensed Physical Therapist. Full-time missionary— Christ’s Youth in Action. Underway member— Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MARTES, PEBRERO 27, 2024Martes ng Ikalawang Linggo ng Paghahanda Para sa Pasko ng PagkabuhayPaggunita kay San Gregorio ng Narek, Abbot at Pantas ng Simbahan[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 12: 1 - 12Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa mga tao at sa kanyang mga alagad, “Ang mga eskriba at ang mga Pariseo ang kinikilalang tagapagpaliwanag ng Kautusan ni Moises. Kaya’t gawin ninyo ang itinuturo nila at sundin ang kanilang iniuutos. Ngunit huwag ninyong tularan ang kanilang gawa, sapagkat hindi nila isinasagawa ang kanilang ipinangangaral. Nagbibigkis sila ng mabibigat na dalahin at ipinapasan sa mga tao; ngunit ni daliri ay ayaw nilang igalaw upang tumulong sa pagdadala ng mga iyon. Pawang pakitang-tao ang kanilang mga gawa. Nilalaparan nila ang kanilang mga pilakterya at hinahabaan ang palawit sa laylayan ng kanilang mga damit. Ang ibig nila’y ang mga upuang pandangal sa mga piging at ang mga tanging luklukan sa mga sinagoga. Ang ibig nila’y pagpugayan sila sa mga liwasang bayan, at tawaging guro. Ngunit kayo — huwag kayong patawag na guro, sapagkat iisa ang inyong Guro, at kayong lahat ay magkakapatid. At huwag ninyong tawaging ama ang sinumang tao sa lupa, sapagkat iisa ang inyong Ama, ang Amang nasa langit. Huwag kayong patawag na tagapagturo, sapagkat iisa ang inyong Tagapagturo, ang Mesias. Ang pinakadakila sa inyo ay dapat maging lingkod ninyo. Ang nagpapakataas ay ibababa, at ang nagpapakababa ay itataas.”Reflection by JV Salayo: Teacher/Education consultant. Assistant site leader-Pathways Sta. Rosa. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024Monday of the 2nd Week of Lent Memorial of Saint Faustiniano, Bishop[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 6 : 36 - 38Jesus said to his disciples:"Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful."Stop judging and you will not be judged.Stop condemning and you will not be condemned.Forgive and you will be forgiven.Give and gifts will be given to you;a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing,will be poured into your lap.For the measure with which you measurewill in return be measured out to you."Reflection by Lorna Campos: Leadership Trainer. Meta-Coach. Mentor. Youth Facilitator. Inspirational speaker. Covenanted member-Ligaya ng Panginoon. Senior woman leader-University District. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
LUNES, PEBRERO 26, 2024Lunes sa Ika-dalawang Linggo ng Apatnapung Araw na Paghahanda Para sa Pasko ng Pagkabuhay Paggunita kay San Faustiniano, Obispo[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 6: 36 - 38 “Maging mahabagin kayo tulad ng inyong Ama na mahabagin.”“Huwag kayong humatol at hindi kayo hahatulan. Huwag kayong magparusa at hindi kayo parurusahan. Magpatawad kayo at kayo'y patatawarin. Magbigay kayo at kayo'y bibigyan din; hustong takal, siksik, liglig, at umaapaw pa ang ibibigay sa inyo. Sapagkat ang panukat na ginagamit ninyo sa iba ay siya ring gagamiting panukat sa inyo.”Reflection by Sarah Panahon: Marriage and Family Counselor. Senior woman leader. Covenanted member of Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2024Second Sunday of Lent Memorial of Saint Nestor, Bishop and martyr[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 9: 2 - 10Jesus took Peter, James, and John and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no fuller on earth could bleach them. Then Elijah appeared to them along with Moses, and they were conversing with Jesus. Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, "Rabbi, it is good that we are here! Let us make three tents:one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." He hardly knew what to say, they were so terrified.Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them; from the cloud came a voice, "This is my beloved Son. Listen to him." Suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone but Jesus alone with them.As they were coming down from the mountain, he charged them not to relate what they had seen to anyone, except when the Son of Man had risen from the dead. So they kept the matter to themselves, questioning what rising from the dead meant.
Reflection by Jake Tan: Former Missionary Youth Worker/Worship Ministry Head-Lingkod Central. Pastoral Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
LINGGO, PEBRERO 25, 2024Ikalawang Linggo ng Paghahanda Para sa Pasko ng PagkabuhayPaggunita kay San Nestor, Obispo at martir[MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 9: 2 - 10Noong panahong iyon: Umakyat si Hesus sa isang mataas na bundok. Wala siyang isinama kundi sina Pedro, Santiago at Juan. Samantalang sila’y naroon, nakita nilang nagbagong-anyo si Hesus, nagningning ang kanyang kasuutan na naging puting-puti, anupa’t walang sinumang makapagpapaputi nang gayun. At nakita ng tatlong alagad si Moises at si Elias, na nakikipag-usap kay Hesus. Sinabi ni Pedro kay Hesus, “Guro, mabuti pa’y dumito na tayo. Gagawa po kami ng tatlong kubol: isa sa inyo, isa kay Moises at isa kay Elias.” Hindi nalalaman ni Pedro ang kanyang sinasabi sapagkat masyado ang takot niya at ng kanyang mga kasama. At nililiman sila ng isang alapaap at mula rito’y may tinig na nagsabi, “Ito ang minamahal kong Anak. Pakinggan ninyo siya!” Pagdaka, tumingin ang mga alagad sa paligid nila at nakitang wala na silang kasama roon kundi si Hesus.Habang bumababa sila sa bundok ay mahigpit na itinagubilin sa kanila ni Hesus: “Huwag ninyong sasabihin kaninuman ang inyong nakita hangga’t hindi muling nabubuhay ang Anak ng Tao.” Sinunod nila ang tagubiling ito, ngunit sila-sila’y nagtanungan kung ano ang kahulugan ng sinabi niyang muling pagkabuhay.
Reflection by Ruel Aguirre: Pastoral Trainor for CFC leaders and missionaries for local and foreign deployment. Lay missionary assigned for long-term mission in Southern Africa and Kalinga province.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2024Saturday of the 1st Week of LentMemorial of Saint John Theristus[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 5: 43 - 48Jesus said to his disciples: "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy'. But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your heavenly Father, for he makes his sun rise on the bad and the good, and causes rain to fall on the just and the unjust. For if you love those who love you, what recompense will you have? Do not the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet your brothers and sisters only,what is unusual about that? Do not the pagans do the same? So be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect."Reflection by Eddie Mendoza: Senior Executive for the Joy-Nostalg Group; Former Sector Coordinator of Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SABADO, PEBRERO 24, 2024Sabado ng Ikalawang Linggo ng 40 Araw na Paghahanda Para sa Pasko ng PagkabuhayPaggunita kay San Juan Theristus[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 5: 43 - 48Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad, “Narinig na ninyong sinabi, ‘Ibigin mo ang iyong kaibigan at kapootan mo ang iyong kaaway.’ Ngunit ito naman sabi ko: ibigin ninyo ang inyong mga kaaway, at idalangin ninyo ang mga umuusig sa inyo, upang kayo’y maging tunay na anak ng inyong Amang nasa langit. Sapagkat pinasisikat niya ang araw sa masasama at sa mabubuti, at pinapapatak niya ang ulan sa mga banal at sa mga makasalanan. Kung ang mga umiibig sa inyo ang siya lamang ninyong iibigin, ano pang gantimpala ang inyong hihintayin? Hindi ba’t ginagawa rin ito ng mga publikano? At kung ang binabati lamang ninyo’y ang inyong mga kapatid, ano ang nagawa ninyong higit kaysa iba? Ginagawa rin iyon ng mga Hentil! Kaya, dapat kayong maging ganap, gaya ng inyong Amang nasa langit.”Reflection by Lawrence Quintero: Missionary Development and Deployment Program Head of Couples for Christ#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel #RestinChrist
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2024Friday of the 1st Week of LentMemorial of Saint Polycarp, Bishop and martyr [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 5: 20 - 26Jesus said to his disciples: "I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter into the Kingdom of heaven."You have heard that it was said to your ancestors, You shall not kill; and whoever kills will be liable to judgment. But I say to you, whoever is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment, and whoever says to his brother, Raqa, will be answerable to the Sanhedrin, and whoever says, 'You fool,' will be liable to fiery Gehenna. Therefore, if you bring your gift to the altar, and there recall that your brotherhas anything against you, leave your gift there at the altar, go first and be reconciled with your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Settle with your opponent quickly while on the way to court. Otherwise your opponent will hand you over to the judge, and the judge will hand you over to the guard, and you will be thrown into prison. Amen, I say to you, you will not be released until you have paid the last penny."Reflection by Peter Lino: National Health, Safety and Environment Manager. Pastoral Leader and lead trainor for Pastoral Leaders- God's Light Community. Sydney, Australia.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
BIYERNES, PEBRERO 23, 2024
Biyernes ng ikalawang Linggo ng 40 Araw na Paghahanda Para sa Pasko ng PagkabuhayPaggunita kay San Policarpo, Obispo at martir [MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 5: 20 - 26Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad, “Sinasabi ko sa inyo: kung ang pagsunod ninyo sa kalooban ng Diyos ay tulad lamang ng pagsunod ng mga eskriba at mga Pariseo, hindi kayo makapapasok sa kaharian ng Diyos.”“Narinig ninyo na noong una’y iniutos sa mga tao, ‘Huwag kang papatay; ang sinumang makamatay ay mananagot sa hukuman.’ Ngunit ngayo’y sinasabi ko sa inyo: ang mapoot sa kanyang kapatid ay mananagot sa hukuman; ang humamak sa kanyang kapatid ay mananagot sa Sanedrin, at sinumang magsabi sa kanyang kapatid ‘ulol ka!’ ay mapapasaapoy ng impiyerno. Kaya’t kung naghahandog ka sa Diyos, at maalaala mo na may sama ng loob sa iyo ang kapatid mo, iwan mo muna ang iyong handog sa harap ng dambana at makipagkasundo ka sa kanya. Saka ka magbalik at maghandog sa Diyos.
“Kung may magsakdal laban sa iyo sa hukuman, makipag-ayos ka sa kanya habang may panahon, bago ka niya iharap sa hukom. At kung hindi’y ibibigay ka niya sa hukom, na magbibigay naman sa iyo ng tanod, at ikaw ay mabibilanggo. Sinasabi ko sa iyo: hindi ka makalalabas doon hangga’t hindi mo nababayaran ang kahuli-hulihang kusing.”Reflection by Glen Glorioso: Licensed Financial Adviser. Youth worker, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Preacher.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024Thursday of the 1st Week of LentFeast of the Chair of Saint Peter the Apostle[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 16: 13 - 19When Jesus went into the region of Caesarea Philippi he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter said in reply, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus said to him in reply, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah. For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my heavenly Father. And so I say to you, you are Peter,and upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys to the Kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”Reflection by Aiania Dalangin: Missionary-Kairos Asia; Former member-The Light Of the World Iligan and Cagayan de Oro; Member-Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon and Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
HUWEBES, PEBRERO 22, 2024Huwebes ng ikalawang Linggo ng 40 Araw na Paghahanda Para sa Pasko ng PagkabuhayKapistahan ng Luklukan ni Apostol San Pedro[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 16: 13 - 19Noong panahong iyon, dumating si Hesus sa lupain ng Cesarea ng Filipos. Tinanong niya ang kanyang mga alagad, “Sino raw ang Anak ng Tao, ayon sa mga tao?” At sumagot sila, “Ang sabi po ng ilan ay si Juan Bautista kayo. Sabi naman ng iba, si Elias kayo. At may nagsasabi pang si Jeremias kayo o isa sa mga propeta.” “Kayo naman, ano ang sabi ninyo? Sino ako?” tanong niya sa kanila. Sumagot si Simon Pedro, “Kayo po ang Kristo, ang Anak ng Diyos na Buhay.” Sinabi sa kanya ni Hesus, “Mapalad ka, Simon na anak ni Jonas! Sapagkat ang katotohanang ito’y hindi inihayag sa iyo ng sinumang tao kundi ng aking Amang nasa langit. At sinasabi ko naman sa iyo, ikaw ay Pedro, at sa ibabaw ng batong ito ay itatayo ko ang aking simbahan, at hindi makapananaig sa kanya kahit ang kapangyarihan ng kamatayan. Ibibigay ko sa iyo ang mga susi ng kaharian ng langit: ang ipagbabawal mo sa lupa ay ipagbabawal sa langit, at ang ipahintulot mo sa lupa ay ipahihintulot sa langit.”Reflection by Pao Antonio: Covenanted Member - Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. Resident Preacher and Executive Producer of Pathways of Hope. Resident Preacher - Pathways Ministry. Director of Sales - LIVECORE Corporation. Financial Planner. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2024Wednesday of the 1st Week of LentMemorial of Saint Peter Damian, Bishop and Doctor of the Church [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 11: 29 - 32While still more people gathered in the crowd, Jesus said to them, “This generation is an evil generation; it seeks a sign, but no sign will be given it, except the sign of Jonah. Just as Jonah became a sign to the Ninevites, so will the Son of Man be to this generation. At the judgmentthe queen of the south will rise with the men of this generation and she will condemn them,because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and there is something greater than Solomon here. At the judgment the men of Nineveh will arise with this generationand condemn it, because at the preaching of Jonah they repented, and there is something greater than Jonah here.”Reflection by MM Bogarin: Fashion designer-Ccicci. Pastoral leader. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MIYERKULES, PEBRERO 21, 2024Miyerkules ng ikalawang Linggo ng Apatnapung Araw na Paghahanda Para sa Pasko ng PagkabuhayPaggunita kay San Pedro Damian, Bishop and Doctor of the Church LANDAS NG PAG-ASA: “SI HESUS AY SAPAT NA”[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 11: 29 - 32Noong panahong iyon, samantalang dumaragsa ang mga tao, sinabi ni Hesus, “Napakasama ng lahing ito! Naghahanap sila ng palatandaan mula sa langit, subalit walang ipapakita sa kanila maliban sa palatandaang inilalarawan ng nangyari kay Jonas. Kung paanong naging isang palatandaan si Jonas sa mga taga-Ninive, gayun din naman, magiging isang palatandaan sa lahing ito ang Anak ng Tao. Sa Araw ng Paghuhukom, titindig ang Reyna ng Timog laban sa lahing ito at sila’y hahatulan niya ng kaparusahan. Sapagkat nanggaling siya sa dulo ng daigdig upang pakinggan ang karunungan ni Solomon; ngunit higit na di-hamak kay Solomon ang naririto! Sa Araw ng Paghuhukom ay titindig ang mga taga-Ninive laban sa lahing ito at hahatulan ng kaparusahan, sapagkat nagsisi sila dahil sa pangangaral ni Jonas; ngunit higit na di-hamak kay Jonas ang naririto!”Reflection by Paul Gerard Saret: Product Manager, Cargill Philippines. District Evangelization and Music Ministry of NS1C. Underway Member of Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2024Tuesday of the 1st Week of LentMemorial of Saint Leo of Catania, Bishop[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 6: 7 - 15Jesus said to his disciples: “In praying, do not babble like the pagans, who think that they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them. Your Father knows what you need before you ask him.“This is how you are to pray:Our Father who art in heaven,hallowed be thy name,thy Kingdom come,thy will be done,on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread;and forgive us our trespasses,as we forgive those who trespass against us;and lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil.“If you forgive men their transgressions, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you do not forgive men, neither will your Father forgive your transgressions.”Reflection by Mitch Fernandez: Trainer - Personality Development Program. Covenanted Member - Holy Trinity Community. Senior Woman Leader. Former Member - Lingkod ng Panginoon, Davao. Wife of Nicol Fernandez. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MARTES, PEBRERO 20, 2024Martes ng ikalawang Linggo ng 40 Araw na Paghahanda Para sa Pasko ng PagkabuhayPaggunita kay San Leo ng Catania, Obispo[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 6: 7 - 15Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad, “Sa pananalangin ninyo’y huwag kayong gagamit ng napakaraming salita gaya ng ginagawa ng mga Hentil. Ang akala nila’y pakikinggan sila ng Diyos dahil sa dami ng kanilang salita. Huwag ninyo silang tutularan. Sapagkat alam na ng inyong Ama ang inyong kinakailangan bago pa ninyo hingin sa kanya. Ganito kayo mananalangin:‘Ama naming nasa langit,sambahin nawa ang pangalan mo.Ikaw nawa ang maghari sa amin,sundin nawa ang iyong kaloobandito sa lupa tulad ng sa langit.Bigyan mo kami ng pagkaing kailangan namin sa araw na ito;At patawarin mo kami sa aming mga kasalanan,tulad ng aming pagpapatawad sa mga nagkakasala sa amin.At huwag mo kaming iharap sa mahigpit na pagsubok,kundi ilayo mo kami sa Masama!Sapagkat iyo ang kaharian at angkapangyarihan at ang kapurihan,magpakailanman! Amen.
Sapagkat kung pinatatawad ninyo ang mga nagkakasala sa inyo, patatawarin din kayo ng inyong Amang nasa langit. Ngunit kung hindi ninyo pinatatawad ang mga nagkakasala sa inyo, hindi kayo patatawarin ng inyong Ama.”
Reflection by Roy Azarcon: Research and Tutorial Services. Pathways Wide Intercession Ministry Head. Tahanan ng Panginoon Area Worker. Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2024Monday of the 1st Week of Lent Memorial of Saint Boniface, Bishop [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 25: 31 - 46 Jesus said to his disciples: “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit upon his glorious throne, and all the nations will be assembled before him. And he will separate them one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will place the sheep on his right and the goats on his left. Then the king will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.’ Then the righteous will answer him and say, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? When did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you?When did we see you ill or in prison, and visit you?’ And the king will say to them in reply, ‘Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.’ Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you accursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the Devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink,a stranger and you gave me no welcome, naked and you gave me no clothing, ill and in prison, and you did not care for me.’ Then they will answer and say, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or ill or in prison, and not minister to your needs?’ He will answer them, ‘Amen, I say to you, what you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me.’And these will go off to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.”Reflection by Vanessa Ocampo: Corporate Trainer/Financial Consultant. Senior Woman Leader Trainee/Pastoral Leader-Servants of the Living God Community (Ormoc, Leyte)#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
LUNES, PEBRERO 19, 2024Lunes sa Unang Linggo ng 40 Araw na Paghahanda Para sa Pasko ng Pagkabuhay
Paggunita kay San Bonifacio, Obispo[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 25: 31 - 46 Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad: “Darating ang Anak ng Tao bilang Hari, kasama ang lahat ng anghel, at luluklok sa kanyang maringal na trono. Sa panahong iyon, matitipon sa harapan niya ang lahat ng tao. Sila’y pagbubukud-bukurin niya, tulad ng ginagawa ng pastol sa mga tupa at mga kambing. Ilalagay niya sa kanyang kanan ang mga tupa, at sa kaliwa ang mga kambing. At sasabihin ng Hari sa mga nasa kanan, ‘Halikayo, mga pinagpala ng aking Ama! Pumasok na kayo at manirahan sa kahariang inihanda para sa inyo mula pa nang likhain ang sanlibutan. Sapagkat ako’y nagutom at inyong pinakain, nauhaw at inyong pinainom. Ako’y isang dayuhan at inyong pinatuloy. Ako’y walang maisuot at inyong pinaramtan, nagkasakit at inyong dinalaw; ako’y nabilanggo at inyong pinuntahan.’ Sasagot ang mga matuwid, ‘Panginoon, kailan po namin kayo nakitang nagutom at aming pinakain, o nauhaw at aming pinainom? Kailan po kayo naging dayuhan at aming pinaramtan? At kailan po namin kayo nakitang may sakit o nasa bilangguan at aming dinalaw?’ Sasabihin ng Hari, ‘Sinasabi ko sa inyo: nang gawin ninyo ito sa pinakahamak sa mga kapatid kong ito, ito ay sa akin ninyo ginawa.’“At sasabihin naman niya sa mga nasa kaliwa, ‘Lumayo kayo sa akin, mga sinumpa! Kayo’y pasaapoy na di mamamatay, na inihanda para sa diyablo at sa kanyang mga kampon. Sapagkat ako’y nagutom at hindi ninyo pinakain, nauhaw at hindi ninyo pinainom. Ako’y naging isang dayuhan at hindi ninyo pinatuloy; ako’y nawalan ng maisuot at hindi ninyo pinaramtan. Ako’y may sakit at nasa bilangguan at hindi ninyo dinalaw.’ At sasagot din sila, ‘Panginoon, kailan po namin kayo nakitang nagutom, nauhaw, naging dayuhan, nawalan ng maisuot, may sakit o nasa bilangguan, at hindi namin kayo pinaglingkuran?’ At sasabihin sa kanila ng Hari, ‘Sinasabi ko sa inyo: nang pagkaitan ninyo ng tulong ang pinakahamak sa mga ito, ako ang inyong pinagkaitan.’ Itataboy ang mga ito sa kaparusahang walang hanggan, ngunit ang mga matuwid ay tatanggap ng buhay na walang hanggan.”Reflection by Nadz Gawat: Training Head-BDO Network Bank-MSME. Preacher-Pathways ministry. Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 20241st Sunday of Lent Memorial of Saint Simeon[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 1: 12 - 15 The Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert, and he remained in the desert for forty days, tempted by Satan. He was among wild beasts, and the angels ministered to him.After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: "This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel."Reflection by Jon Kasilag: Founding Principal Engineer, AMH Phils.,Inc. Former Senior Lecturer-UP. Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon. Site Leader-Pathways North Quezon City. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
LINGGO, PEBRERO 18, 2024Unang Linggo ng 40 Araw na Paghahanda Para sa Pasko ng PagkabuhayPaggunita kay San Simeon [MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 1: 12 - 15Noong panahong iyon, si Hesus ay agad pinapunta ng Espiritu sa ilang. Nanatili siya roon ng apatnapung araw, na tinutukso ni Satanas. Maiilap na hayop ang naroon ngunit si Hesus ay pinaglilingkuran ng mga anghel.Pagkatapos dakpin si Juan, si Hesus ay nagtungo sa Galilea at ipinangaral ang Mabuting Balitang mula sa Diyos: “Dumating na ang takdang panahon, at malapit na ang paghahari ng Diyos! Pagsisihan ninyo’t talikdan ang inyong mga kasalanan at maniwala kayo sa Mabuting Balita ito.”
Reflection by Adrian Bondoc: Human Resources and Training Consultant. Executive Producer-Kakaiba Ka! Ministry. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2024Saturday After Ash Wednesday Memorial of The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 5: 27 - 32Jesus saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the customs post. He said to him, “Follow me.” And leaving everything behind, he got up and followed him. Then Levi gave a great banquet for him in his house, and a large crowd of tax collectors and others were at table with them. The Pharisees and their scribes complained to his disciples, saying, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?” Jesus said to them in reply, “Those who are healthy do not need a physician, but the sick do. I have not come to call the righteous to repentance but sinners.”Reflection by Jeng Quitain: Educator. Pastoral Affairs Supervisor at a Catholic Progressive School. Senior Woman Leader of Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SABADO, PEBRERO 17, 2024Sabado kasunod ng Miyerkules ng AboPaggunita sa pitong Nagtaguyod ng Servite Order[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 5: 27 - 32Noong panahong iyon, nakita ni Hesus ang isang publikano na nagngangalang Levi, nakaupo sa paningilan ng buwis. Sinabi sa kanya ni Hesus, “Sumunod ka sa akin,” Tumindig si Levi, iniwan ang lahat, at sumunod kay Hesus.
Si Hesus ay hinandugan ni Levi ng isang malaking piging sa kanyang bahay. Nakasalo niya roon ang mga publikano at ang iba pang mga tao. Nagbulung-bulungan ang mga Pariseo at ang kanilang mga kasamang eskriba. Sinabi nila sa mga alagad ni Hesus, “Bakit kayo kumakain at umiinom na kasalo ng mga publikano at ng mga makasalanan?” Sinagot siya ni Hesus, “Hindi nangangailangan ng manggagamot ang walang sakit kundi ang may sakit. Naparito ako, hindi upang tawagin ang mga matuwid kundi ang mga makasalanan upang magsisi.”Reflection by Alvin Fabella: COO, EScience Corp, South Sector Evangelization Head, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Speaker. Retreat Master.Radio anchor, Kakaiba Ka! Contributor- Kerygma Magazine/Didache. https://who-are-you-following.blogspot.com/2020/06/if-youre-tired-of-waiting-this-post-is.html#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2024Friday After Ash Wednesday Memorial of Saint Alexis Falconieri [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 9: 14 - 15 The disciples of John approached Jesus and said, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast much, but your disciples do not fast?”Jesus answered them, “Can the wedding guests mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them? The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast.”Reflection by Nini Icasas: Real Estate Broker. Academic Board-Harvest Institute. Former President-Institute for Pastoral Development. Senior Woman Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
BIYERNES, PEBRERO 16, 2024Biyernes kasunod ng Miyerkules ng AboPaggunita kay San Alexis Falconieri [MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 9: 14 - 15 Noong Panahong iyon, lumapit kay Hesus ang mga alagad ni Juan Bautista at ang wika, “Malimit kaming mag-ayuno, gayun din ang mga Pariseo. Bakit po hindi nag-aayuno ang inyong mga alagad?” Sumagot siya, “Maaari bang magdalamhati ang mga panauhin sa kasalan habang kasama nila ang lalaking ikinasal? Kapag wala na siya, saka pa lamang sila mag-aayuno.”Reflection by Nadz Gawat: Training Head-BDO Network Bank-MSME. Preacher-Pathways ministry. Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2024Thursday after Ash Wednesday Memorial of Saints Faustinus and Jovita, martyrsMemorial of Saint Onesimus, disciple of Saint Paul [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 9: 22 - 25Jesus said to his disciples: “The Son of Man must suffer greatly and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes,and be killed and on the third day be raised.”Then he said to all, “If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it. What profit is there for one to gain the whole world yet lose or forfeit himself?”Reflection by Ramil dela Cruz: Recruitment Lead in a Global Bank; Member, Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon; Core Team Member, The Lord's Boardroom; Musician-Plantito-Baller#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
HUWEBES, PEBRERO 15, 2024Huwebes kasunod ng Miyerkules ng AboPaggunita kay San Faustinus at SanJovita, mga martirPaggunita kay San Onesimus, disipulo ni San Pablo [MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 9: 22 - 25Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad: “Ang Anak ng Tao’y dapat magtiis ng maraming hirap. Itatakwil siya ng matatanda ng bayan, ng mga punong saserdote at ng mga eskriba. Ipapapatay nila siya, ngunit sa ikatlong araw ay muling mabubuhay.”At sinabi niya sa lahat, “Kung ibig ninumang sumunod sa akin, limutin niya ang ukol sa kanyang sarili, pasanin araw-araw ang kanyang krus, at sumunod sa akin. Ang naghahangad magligtas ng kanyang buhay ay siyang mawawalan nito; ngunit ang mag-alay ng kanyang buhay alang-alang sa akin ay siyang magkakamit noon. Ano nga ang mapapala ng tao, makamtan man niya ang buong sanlibutan kung ang katumbas naman nito’y ang kanyang buhay? Ano nga ang mapapala niya kung siya’y mapapahamak?”Reflection by Joey Binay: Sales-Industrial Essential Oil/Fragrances. Head-Communications Ministry. Member: North & Central Sector of MM-Familia#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2024Ash Wednesday Memorial of Saint Valentine [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 6:1 - 6, 16 - 18Jesus said to his disciples: "Take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father. When you give alms,do not blow a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets to win the praise of others. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right is doing, so that your almsgiving may be secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you."When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, who love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on street corners so that others may see them. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you."When you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites. They neglect their appearance, so that they may appear to others to be fasting. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you may not appear to be fasting, except to your Father who is hidden.And your Father who sees what is hidden will repay you."Reflection by John Paul Felix: Missionary for Human Resource Business Partner. Covenanted for Christ Community (CFCC), Malaysia. Serving in core team of FIAT (Friends in Action for Christ, Kuala Lumpur) and Christ's Youth in Action (University Outreach, Penang)#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MIYERKULES, PEBRERO 14, 2024Miyerkules ng AboPaggunita kay San Balentino [MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 6:1 - 6, 16 - 18Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad: “Pag-ingatan ninyo na huwag maging pakitang-tao lamang ang paggawa ninyo ng mabuti. Kapag ganyan ang ginawa ninyo, wala kayong matatamong gantimpala buhat sa inyong Amang nasa langit.“Kaya nga, kapag naglilimos ka, huwag mo nang ipagmakaingay ito, katulad ng ginagawa ng mga mapagpaimbabaw doon sa sinagoga at sa mga lansangan. Ginagawa nila ito upang purihin sila ng mga tao. Sinasabi ko sa inyo: tinanggap na nila ang kanilang gantimpala. Ngunit kung naglilimos ka, huwag mo nang ipaalam ito kahit sa iyong pinakamatalik na kaibigan upang malihim ang iyong paglilimos. At gagantihin ka ng iyong Amang nakakikita ng kabutihang ginagawa mo nang lihim.“At kapag nananalangin kayo, huwag kayong tumulad sa mga mapagpaimbabaw. Mahilig silang manalangin nang patayo sa mga sinagoga at sa mga panulukang-daan, upang makita ng mga tao. Sinasabi ko sa inyo: tinanggap na nila ang kanilang gantimpala. Ngunit kapag mananalangin ka, pumasok ka sa iyong silid at isara mo ang pinto. Saka ka manalangin sa iyong Amang hindi mo nakikita, at gagantihin ka ng iyong Amang nakakikita ng kabutihang ginagawa mo nang lihim.“Kapag nag-aayuno kayo, huwag kayong magmukhang malungkot, tulad ng mga mapagpaimbabaw. Hindi sila nag-aayos upang malaman ng mga tao na sila’y nag-aayuno. Sinasabi ko sa inyo: tinanggap na nila ang kanilang gantimpala. Kapag ikaw ay nag-aayuno, mag-ayos ka ng buhok at maghilamos upang huwag mapansin ng mga tao na nag-aayuno ka. Ang iyong Amang hindi mo nakikita ang siya lamang nakaaalam nito. Siya, na nakakikita ng kabutihang ginagawa mo ng lihim, ang gaganti sa iyo.”Reflection by Eric Rivas: Director of Services for a multinational company. Pastoral Leader and District Coordinator - Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2024Tuesday of the 6th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Catherine de Ricci [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 8:14 - 21 The disciples had forgotten to bring bread, and they had only one loaf with them in the boat. Jesus enjoined them, "Watch out, guard against the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod." They concluded among themselves that it was because they had no bread. When he became aware of this he said to them, "Why do you conclude that it is because you have no bread? Do you not yet understand or comprehend? Are your hearts hardened? Do you have eyes and not see, ears and not hear? And do you not remember, when I broke the five loaves for the five thousand, how many wicker baskets full of fragments you picked up?" They answered him, "Twelve." "When I broke the seven loaves for the four thousand, how many full baskets of fragments did you pick up?" They answered him, "Seven." He said to them, "Do you still not understand?"Reflection by Steve Sandoval: CEO and Training Director-LeadCore Training and Consultancy. Strategic Planner; Organizational Development Expert; Pastoral Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon; Head of Training and Development -Pathways Ministry#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MARTES, PEBRERO 13, 2024Martes ng Ika-6 na Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Catherine de Ricci [MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 8:14 - 21 Noong panahong iyon, nalimutan ng mga alagad na magdala ng tinapay, at iisa lang ang kanilang tinapay sa bangka. “Kaiingat kayo! Ilagan ninyo ang lebadura ng mga Pariseo at ang lebadura ni Herodes,” babala ni Hesus sa kanila. Nag-usap-usap ang mga alagad, “Wala kasi tayong dalang tinapay kaya niya sinabi iyon.” Alam ito ni Hesus, kaya’t sila’y tinanong niya, “Bakit ninyo pinag-uusapan na kayo’y walang dalang tinapay? Hindi pa ba kayo nakababatid o nakauunawa? Hindi pa ba ito abot ng inyong isip? Wala ba kayong mata? Wala ba kayong tainga? Nakalimutan na ba ninyo nang paghati-hatiin ko ang limang tinapay para sa limanlibo? Ilang bakol ang napuno ninyo sa mga lumabis na tinapay?” “Labindalawa po,” tugon nila. ‘At nang paghati-hatiin ko ang pitong tinapay para sa apatnalibo, ilang bakol na malalaki ang napuno ninyo?” tanong niya. “Pitong bakol po,” tugon nila. “At hindi pa rin ninyo nauunawaan?” wika niya.Reflection by JV Salayo: Teacher/Education consultant. Assistant site leader-Pathways Sta. Rosa. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2024Monday of the 6th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Sotera, virgin[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 8 : 11 - 13The Pharisees came forward and began to argue with Jesus, seeking from him a sign from heaven to test him. He sighed from the depth of his spirit and said, "Why does this generation seek a sign? Amen, I say to you, no sign will be given to this generation."Then he left them, got into the boat again, and went off to the other shore.Reflection by Pao Antonio: Financial Planner. Resident Preacher and Executive Producer of Pathways of Hope. Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
LUNES, PEBRERO 12, 2024Lunes ng Ika-6 na Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay Santa Sotera, dalaga[MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 8 : 11 - 13Noong panahong iyon, may dumating na mga Pariseo at nakipagtalo kay Hesus. Ibig nilang masilo siya kaya hiningi nila na magpakita si Hesus ng isang tanda mula sa langit. Napabuntong-hininga nang malalim si Hesus at ang wika, “Bakit naghahanap ng tanda ang lahing ito? Sinasabi ko sa inyo: hindi sila pagpapakitaan ng anumang tanda.” Iniwan niya sila, at pagkasakay sa bangka ay tumawid sa ibayo.Reflection by Paula Kristina Gawat: Public Servant-Engineer; Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 20246th Sunday in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Sotera, virgin[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 1: 40 - 45A leper came to Jesus and kneeling down begged him and said, “If you wish, you can make me clean.” Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand, touched him, and said to him, “I do will it. Be made clean.” The leprosy left him immediately, and he was made clean. Then, warning him sternly, he dismissed him at once. He said to him, “See that you tell no one anything, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer for your cleansing what Moses prescribed; that will be proof for them.” The man went away and began to publicize the whole matter. He spread the report abroad so that it was impossible for Jesus to enter a town openly. He remained outside in deserted places, and people kept coming to him from everywhere.Reflection by Aldem Salvana: Meta-NLP Trainer. Meta-Coach. Chief Learning Executive-Breakthrough Coaching and Consulting Inc. Author-The World Class Coach. Covenanted Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
LINGGO, PEBRERO 11, 2024Ika-6 na Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay Santa Sotera, dalaga[MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 1: 41 - 45Noong panahong iyon, may isang ketonging lumapit kay Hesus, nanikluhod at nagmakaawa: “Kung ibig po ninyo’y mapagagaling ninyo ako.” Nahabag si Hesus at hinipo siya, sabay ang wika, “Ibig ko. Gumaling ka!” Noon di’y nawala ang ketong at gumaling ang tao. Pinaalis siya agad ni Hesus matapos ang ganitong mahigpit na bilin: “Huwag mong sasabihin ito kaninuman. Sa halip ay pasuri ka sa saserdote. Pagkatapos, maghandog ka ayon sa iniutos ni Moises, upang patunayan sa mga tao na ikaw ay magaling na.” Ngunit umalis siya at bagkus ipinamalita ang nangyari, anupat hindi na hayagang makapasok ng bayan si Hesus. Naroon na lamang siya sa labas, sa mga ilang na pook, at doon pinagsasadya ng mga tao buhat sa iba’t ibang dako.Reflection by Edwin Hermoso: Professional photographer. Site Leader-Pathways Alabang, Pastoral Leader- South District of Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2024Saturday of the 5th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Scholastica, virgin[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 8: 1 - 10 In those days when there again was a great crowd without anything to eat, Jesus summoned the disciples and said, “My heart is moved with pity for the crowd, because they have been with me now for three days and have nothing to eat. If I send them away hungry to their homes, they will collapse on the way, and some of them have come a great distance.” His disciples answered him, “Where can anyone get enough bread to satisfy them here in this deserted place?” Still he asked them, “How many loaves do you have?” They replied, “Seven.” He ordered the crowd to sit down on the ground. Then, taking the seven loaves he gave thanks, broke them, and gave them to his disciples to distribute, and they distributed them to the crowd. They also had a few fish. He said the blessing over them and ordered them distributed also. They ate and were satisfied. They picked up the fragments left over–seven baskets. There were about four thousand people. He dismissed the crowd and got into the boat with his disciples and came to the region of Dalmanutha.Reflection by Anya Santos: Campus Staffer for Christ’s Youth in Action. Member of Ligaya Ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SABADO, PEBRERO 10, 2024Sabado ng Ika-5 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay Santa Escolastica, dalaga[MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 8: 1- 10Noong mga araw na iyon, muling nagkatipon ang mga tao. Naubos na nila ang kanilang pagkain, kaya’t tinawag ni Hesus ang kanyang mga alagad, at sinabi sa kanila, “Nahahabag ako sa mga taong ito, sapagkat tatlong araw na ngayong kasama ko sila at wala na silang makain. Kung pauuwiin ko nang gutom, mahihilo sila sa daan – galing pa naman sa malayo ang ilan sa kanila.” “Saan po tayo kukuha ng tinapay dito sa ilang para magkasya sa ganito karaming tao?” tugon ng mga alagad. “Ilan ang tinapay ninyo riyan?” tanong ni Hesus. “Pito po,” sagot nila.Ang mga tao’y pinaupo ni Hesus sa lupa. Kinuha niya ang pitong tinapay, at nagpasalamat sa Diyos. Pinagpira-piraso niya ang mga iyon at ibinigay sa mga alagad upang ipamahagi sa mga tao. Gayun nga ang ginawa ng mga alagad. Mayroon din silang ilang maliliit na isda. Muli siyang nagpasalamat sa Diyos, at iniutos niyang ibigay din iyon sa mga tao. Kumain ang lahat at nabusog; at nang tipunin nila ang mga pira-pirasong tinapay na lumabis, nakapuno sila ng pitong bakol na malalaki. At may apatnalibo ang kumain. Pinayaon ni Hesus ang mga tao, saka siya sumakay sa bangka, at nagtungo sa lupain ng Dalmanuta.Reflection by Lawrence Quintero: Missionary Development and Deployment Program Head of Couples for Christ#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel #RestinChrist
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Friday of the 5th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Apollonia, virgin and martyr from Alexandria, Egypt[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 7: 31 - 37Jesus left the district of Tyre and went by way of Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, into the district of the Decapolis. And people brought to him a deaf man who had a speech impediment and begged him to lay his hand on him. He took him off by himself away from the crowd. He put his finger into the man's ears and, spitting, touched his tongue; then he looked up to heaven and groaned, and said to him, "Ephphatha!" (that is, "Be opened!") And immediately the man's ears were opened, his speech impediment was removed,and he spoke plainly. He ordered them not to tell anyone. But the more he ordered them not to, the more they proclaimed it. They were exceedingly astonished and they said, "He has done all things well. He makes the deaf hear and the mute speak."Reflection by Rienne Angeles: Full time worker/Digital evangelization ministry-One Touch Productions. Pastoral Leader and Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
BIYERNES, PEBRERO 9, 2024Biyernes ng Ika-5 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay Santa Apolonia, dalaga at martir mula sa Alexandria, Ehipto [MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 7: 31 - 37Noong panahong iyon, pagbalik ni Hesus mula sa lupain ng Tiro, dumaan siya sa Sidon, at nagtuloy sa Lawa ng Galilea, matapos tahakin ang lupain ng Decapolis. Dinala sa kanya ang isang lalaking bingi at utal at ipinamanhik nila na ipatong sa taong ito ang kanyang kamay. Inilayo muna siya ni Hesus sa karamihan, at isinuot ang kanyang mga daliri sa mga tainga nito. Pagkatapos, lumura at hinipo ang dila nito. Tumingala si Hesus sa langit at nagbuntong-hininga, at sinabi sa tao, “Effata,” ibig sabihi’y “Mabuksan!” At nakarinig na ito, nawala ang pagkautal at nakapagsalita na nang malinaw. Sinabi ni Hesus sa mga tao na huwag ibalita ito kaninuman; ngunit kung kailan sila pinagbabawalan ay lalo naman nilang ipinamamalita ito. Sila’y lubhang nanggilalas, at ang wika, “Anong buti ng lahat ng kanyang ginawa! Nakaririnig na ang bingi, at nakapagsasalita ang pipi!”Reflection by Glen Glorioso : Licensed Financial Adviser. Youth worker, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Preacher.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2024Thursday of the 5th Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saint Jerome EmilianiMemorial of Saint Josephine Bakhita, virgin [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 7: 24 - 30 Jesus went to the district of Tyre. He entered a house and wanted no one to know about it, but he could not escape notice. Soon a woman whose daughter had an unclean spirit heard about him.She came and fell at his feet. The woman was a Greek, a Syrophoenician by birth, and she begged him to drive the demon out of her daughter. He said to her, “Let the children be fed first. For it is not right to take the food of the children and throw it to the dogs.” She replied and said to him, “Lord, even the dogs under the table eat the children’s scraps.” Then he said to her, “For saying this, you may go. The demon has gone out of your daughter.” When the woman went home, she found the child lying in bed and the demon gone.
Reflection by Francis Ortega: Training Consultant. Cell group leader/Part of the governing body/Member-Servants of the Lord's Vineyard#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
HUWEBES, PEBRERO 8, 2024Huwebes ng Ika-5 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay San Jeronimo Emiliano Paggunita kay Santa Josepina Bakhita, dalaga
[MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 7: 24 - 30 Noong panahong iyon, nagtungo si Hesus sa lupain ng Tiro at tumuloy sa isang bahay doon. Ayaw sana niyang malaman na naroon siya, subalit hindi gayun ang nangyari. Ang pagdating niya’y nabalitaan ng isang inang may maliit na anak na babaing inaalihan ng masamang espiritu. Pumunta siya agad kay Hesus at nagpatirapa sa kanyang harapan. Ang babaing ito’y Hentil – tubo sa Sirofenica. Ipinamanhik niya kay Hesus na palayasin ang demonyo na nasa kanyang anak, ngunit sinabi ni Hesus, “Kailangang busugin muna ang mga anak. Hindi dapat kunin ang pagkain ng mga anak upang ihagis sa tuta.” “Tunay nga po, Panginoon,” tugon ng babae, “ngunit ang mga tuta mang nasa ilalim ng hapag ay naninimot ng mga mumong nalalaglag ng mga anak. Kaya’t sinabi sa kanya ni Hesus, “Dahil sa sinabi mo, maaari ka nang umuwi. Iniwan na ng demonyo ang iyong anak.” Umuwi ang babae, at naratnan niya sa higaan ang bata. Iniwan na nga ng demonyo.Reflection by Raoul Roncal : Licensed Electronics Engineer. Lay missionary-Servants of the Word Brotherhood. Theology Instructor, Ateneo de Manila University#POHopegiver #landasngpagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2024Wednesday of the 5th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Moses, Bishop [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 7: 14 - 23Jesus summoned the crowd again and said to them, “Hear me, all of you, and understand. Nothing that enters one from outside can defile that person; but the things that come out from within are what defile.”When he got home away from the crowd his disciples questioned him about the parable. He said to them, “Are even you likewise without understanding? Do you not realize that everything that goes into a person from outside cannot defile, since it enters not the heart but the stomach and passes out into the latrine?” (Thus he declared all foods clean.) “But what comes out of the man, that is what defiles him. From within the man, from his heart, come evil thoughts, unchastity, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, licentiousness, envy, blasphemy, arrogance, folly. All these evils come from within and they defile.”Reflection by Christopher Luke Felix: Missionary who works in compliance for a financial institution. A servant from the Church of St. Thomas More, Catholic Church. From Subang Jaya, Malaysia#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MIYERKULES, PEBRERO 7, 2024Miyerkules ng Ika-5 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay San Moses, Obispo [MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 7: 14 - 23Noong panahong iyon, muling pinalapit ni Hesus ang mga tao at sinabi sa kanila, “Makinig kayong lahat, at unawain ang aking sasabihin! Hindi ang pumapasok sa bibig ng tao ang nakapagpaparumi sa kanya sa mata ng Diyos kundi ang mga nagmumula sa kanya. Ang may pandinig ay makinig.”Iniwan ni Hesus ang mga tao; at nang makapasok na sa bahay, siya’y tinanong ng kanyang mga alagad tungkol sa talinghaga. “Kayo man ba’y wala ring pang-unawa?” tugon ni Hesus. “Hindi ba ninyo alam na hindi nakapagpaparumi sa tao ang kinakain niya, sapagkat hindi naman pumapasok iyon sa kanyang puso, kundi sa tiyan, at pagkatapos ay idinudumi.” Sa pagsasabi nito’y para nang ipinahayag ni Hesus na maaaring kanin ang lahat ng pagkain. Nagpatuloy siya sa pagsasalita: “Ang lumalabas mula sa tao ang nagpaparumi sa kanya sa mata ng Diyos. Sapagkat sa loob – sa puso ng tao – nagmumula ang masasamang isipang nag-uudyok sa kanya na makiapid, magnakaw, pumatay, mangalunya, mag-imbot, at gumawa ng lahat ng kabuktutan, tulad ng pagdaraya, kahalayan, pagkainggit, paninirang-puri, kapalaluan, at kahangalan. Ang lahat ng ito’y nanggagaling sa puso ng tao, at siyang nagpaparumi sa kanya.”Reflection by Gabs Fidel. Development & DISC Personality Coach, Trainer, and Speaker/Head of Worship Team-Familia Community Youth Mission#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2024Tuesday of the 5th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Paul Miki, priest and his companions, martyrs[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 7: 1 - 13When the Pharisees with some scribes who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jesus, they observed that some of his disciples ate their meals with unclean, that is, unwashed, hands. (For the Pharisees and, in fact, all Jews, do not eat without carefully washing their hands, keeping the tradition of the elders. And on coming from the marketplace they do not eat without purifying themselves. And there are many other things that they have traditionally observed, the purification of cups and jugs and kettles and beds.) So the Pharisees and scribes questioned him, "Why do your disciples not follow the tradition of the elders but instead eat a meal with unclean hands?"He responded, "Well did Isaiah prophesy about you hypocrites, as it is written:This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me; In vain do they worship me,teaching as doctrines human precepts.You disregard God's commandment but cling to human tradition." He went on to say, "How well you have set aside the commandment of God in order to uphold your tradition! For Moses said, Honor your father and your mother, and Whoever curses father or mother shall die. Yet you say, 'If someone says to father or mother, "Any support you might have had from me is qorban"' (meaning, dedicated to God), you allow him to do nothing more for his father or mother. You nullify the word of Godin favor of your tradition that you have handed on. And you do many such things."Reflection by Danny Dy: Management consultant and urban farmer. CEFAM-counselor. Former CYA and member of LNP.Core team member for National Family Life Service Coordination-BCBP#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MARTES, PEBRERO 6, 2024Martes ng Ika-5 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay San Pablo Miki, pari at mga kanyang kasama, martirPaggunita kay San Pedro Bautista[MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 7: 1 - 13Noong panahong iyon, may mga Pariseo at ilang eskribang galing sa Jerusalem na lumapit kay Hesus. Nakita nila na ang ilan sa mga alagad ni Hesus ay kumain nang hindi muna naghuhugas ng kamay sa paraang naaayon sa turong minana nila.Ang mga Judio, lalo na ang mga Pariseo, ay hindi kumakain hangga’t hindi nakapaghuhugas ng kamay ayon sa mga turong minana nila sa kanilang mga ninuno. Hindi rin sila kumakain ng anumang galing sa palengke nang hindi muna ito hinuhugasan. At marami pang ibang minanang turo ang kanilang sinusunod, tulad ng tanging paraan ng paghuhugas ng mga inuman, ng mga saro, ng mga sisidlang tanso, at mga higaan.
Kaya’t tinanong si Hesus ng mga Pariseo at mga eskriba, “Bakit hindi sumusunod ang mga alagad mo sa mga turo ng ating mga ninuno? Kumain sila nang hindi man lamang naghugas ng kamay ayon sa paraang iniutos!” Sinagot sila ni Hesus, “Tama ang hula ni Isaias tungkol sa inyo. Mapagpaimbabaw nga kayo, gaya ng kanyang isinulat:‘Paggalang na handog sa ‘kin ng bayan ko’y paimbabaw lamang,sapagkat sa bibig at hindi sa puso ito bumubukal.Pagpuri’t pagsambang ginagawa nila’y walang kabuluhan,ang utos ng tao ay itinuturong utos ng Maykapal.’Niwawalang-kabuluhan nga ninyo ang utos ng Diyos, at ang sinusunod ninyo’y ang turo ng tao.”Sinabi pa ni Hesus, “Kay husay ng paraan ninyo sa pagpapawalang-bisa sa utos ng Diyos masunod lamang ninyo ang mga turong minana ninyo! Tulad nito: iniutos ni Moises, ‘Igalang mo ang iyong ama’t ina’; at ‘Ang magsalita ng masama sa kanyang ama o ina ay dapat mamatay.’ Ngunit itinuturo ninyo, ‘Kapag sinabi ng isang tao sa kanyang ama o ina: Ang anumang maitutulong ko sa inyo ay Korban’, alalaong baga’y inihahain ko ito sa Diyos – hindi na ninyo siya pinahihintulutang tumulong sa kanyang ama o ina. Sa ganitong paara’y niwawalang-kabuluhan ninyo ang salita ng Diyos sa pamamagitan ng mga turong minana ninyo. At marami pang bagay na tulad nito ang ginagawa ninyo.”Video by Roy Azarcon : Research and Tutorial Services. Pathways Wide Intercession Ministry Head. Tahanan ng Panginoon Area Worker. Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #landasngpagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Monday of the 5th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Agatha, virgin and martyr[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 6: 53 - 56 After making the crossing to the other side of the sea, Jesus and his disciples came to land at Gennesaret and tied up there. As they were leaving the boat, people immediately recognized him.They scurried about the surrounding country and began to bring in the sick on mats to wherever they heard he was. Whatever villages or towns or countryside he entered, they laid the sick in the marketplaces and begged him that they might touch only the tassel on his cloak; and as many as touched it were healed.Reflection by Adrian Menezes: Software engineer. Full time missionary-Christ's Youth in Action (CYA) University of Santo Tomas. From Mumbai, India.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
LUNES, PEBRERO 5, 2024Lunes ng Ika-5 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay Santa Agatha, dalaga at martir [MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 6: 53 - 56 Noong panahong iyon, sina Hesus at ang kanyang mga alagad ay tumawid ng lawa, at pagdating sa Genesaret ay isinadsad nila ang bangka. Paglunsad nila, nakilala siya agad ng mga tao kaya’t nagmamadaling nilibot ng mga ito ang mga pook sa paligid; at ang mga maysakit, na nakaratay na sa higaan ay dinala nila kay Hesus, saanman nila mabalitaang naroon siya. At saanman siya dumating, maging sa nayon, lungsod, o kabukiran, ay dinadala sa liwasan ang mga maysakit, at isinasamo sa kanya na pahipuin sila kahit man lang sa palawit ng kanyang kasuutan. At lahat ng makahipo nito ay gumagaling.Reflection by Adrian Bondoc: Human Resources and Training Consultant. Executive Producer-Kakaiba Ka! Ministry. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 20245th Sunday in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Angela, Franciscan[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 1: 29 - 39 On leaving the synagogue, Jesus entered the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John.Simon's mother-in-law lay sick with a fever. They immediately told him about her. He approached, grasped her hand, and helped her up. Then the fever left her and she waited on them.When it was evening, after sunset, they brought to him all who were ill or possessed by demons.The whole town was gathered at the door. He cured many who were sick with various diseases,and he drove out many demons, not permitting them to speak because they knew him.Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed. Simon and those who were with him pursued him and on finding him said, "Everyone is looking for you."He told them, "Let us go on to the nearby villages that I may preach there also. For this purpose have I come." So he went into their synagogues, preaching and driving out demons throughout the whole of Galilee.Reflection by Paulo de Alba: Training Manager-Alba Restaurante Espańol. Pastoral Leader South University District-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
LINGGO, PEBRERO 4, 2024Ika-5 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay Santa Angela, Franciscano [MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 1: 29 - 39 Noong panahong iyon, mula sa sinagoga, si Hesus ay nagtuloy sa bahay nina Andres at Simon. Kasama niya sina Santiago at Juan. Nararatay noon ang biyenan ni Simon Pedro, dahil sa matinding lagnat, at ito’y agad nilang sinabi kay Hesus. Nilapitan ni Hesus ang babae, hinawakan sa kamay at ibinangon. Noon di’y inibsan ito ng lagnat at naglingkod sa kanila.Pagkalubog ng araw, dinala kay Hesus ang lahat ng maysakit at ang mga inaalihan ng demonyo, at nagkatipon ang buong bayan sa may pintuan ng bahay. Pinagaling niya ang maraming maysakit, anuman ang kanilang karamdaman at nagpalayas siya ng mga demonyo. Hindi niya hinayaang magsalita ang mga ito, sapagkat alam nila kung sino siya.Madaling-araw pa’y bumangon na si Hesus at nagtungo sa ilang na pook at nanalangin. Hinanap siya ni Simon at kanyang mga kasama. Nang siya’y matagpuan, sinabi nila, “Hinanap po kayo ng lahat.” Ngunit sinabi ni Hesus, “Kailangang pumunta rin naman tayo sa mga kalapit-bayan upang makaparangal ako roon – ito ang dahilan ng pag-alis ko sa Capernaum.” At nilibot niya ang buong Galilea, na nangangaral sa mga sinagoga at nagpapalayas ng mga demonyo.Reflection by Ruel Morales: Unit Manager/Financial Adviser-AXA Philippines. Independent Coffee Distributor. Covenanted Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2024Saturday of the 4th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Ansgar, Bishop Memorial of Saint Blase, Bishop and martyr[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 6: 30 - 34 The Apostles gathered together with Jesus and reported all they had done and taught. He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” People were coming and going in great numbers, and they had no opportunity even to eat. So they went off in the boat by themselves to a deserted place. People saw them leaving and many came to know about it. They hastened there on foot from all the towns and arrived at the place before them.When Jesus disembarked and saw the vast crowd, his heart was moved with pity for them, for they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things.Reflection by Den Mark Gillesania : Businessman. Regional Director for East Visayas-Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon. Pastoral Leader-Servants of the Loving God#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SABADO, PEBRERO 3, 2024Sabado ng Ika-apat na Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay San Anscar, Obispo Paggunita kay San Blas, Obispo and martirLANDAS NG PAG-ASA: “MAGPAHINGA KA MUNA”[MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 6: 30 - 34 Noong panahong iyon, bumalik kay Hesus ang mga apostol at iniulat ang lahat ng kanilang naisagawa at naituro. Napakaraming taong dumarating at umaalis, anupat hindi na makuhang kumain ni Hesus at ng kanyang mga alagad. Kaya’t sinabi niya sa mga ito, “Magtungo tayo sa isang ilang na pook upang malayo sa karamihan at makapagpahinga kayo nang kaunti.” Umalis silang lulan ng bangka, at nagpunta nga sa isang ilang na dako.Ngunit maraming nakakita sa kanilang pag-alis at nakilala sila. Kaya’t mula sa lahat ng bayan, ang mga tao’y patakbong tumungo sa dakong pupuntahan nina Hesus at nauna pang dumating doon kaysa kanila. Paglunsad ni Hesus, nakita niya ang napakaraming tao; nahabag siya sa kanila sapagkat para silang mga tupang walang pastol. At sila’y tinuruan niya ng maraming bagay.Video by Alvin Fabella : COO, EScience Corp, South Sector Evangelization Head, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Speaker. Retreat Master.Radio anchor, Kakaiba Ka! Contributor- Kerygma Magazine/Didache. https://who-are-you-following.blogspot.com/2020/06/if-youre-tired-of-waiting-this-post-is.html#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel #RestinChrist
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2024Friday of the 4th Week in Ordinary TimeFeast of the Presentation of the Lord[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 2: 22 - 40 When the days were completed for their purification according to the law of Moses, Mary and Joseph took Jesus up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord, just as it is written in the law of the Lord,Every male that opens the womb shall be consecrated to the Lord,and to offer the sacrifice of a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons, in accordance with the dictate in the law of the Lord.Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, awaiting the consolation of Israel,and the Holy Spirit was upon him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Christ of the Lord. He came in the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to perform the custom of the law in regard to him, he took him into his arms and blessed God, saying:“Now, Master, you may let your servant goin peace, according to your word,for my eyes have seen your salvation,which you prepared in the sight of all the peoples:a light for revelation to the Gentiles,and glory for your people Israel.”The child’s father and mother were amazed at what was said about him; and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother,“Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel,and to be a sign that will be contradicted - and you yourself a sword will pierce - so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
There was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived seven years with her husband after her marriage, and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day with fasting and prayer. And coming forward at that very time, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were awaiting the redemption of Jerusalem.When they had fulfilled all the prescriptions of the law of the Lord,they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.OR LUKE 2: 22 - 32When the days were completed for their purification according to the law of Moses, Mary and Joseph took Jesus up to Jerusalemto present him to the Lord, just as it is written in the law of the Lord. Every male that opens the womb shall be consecrated to the Lord, and to offer the sacrifice of a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons, in accordance with the dictate in the law of the Lord.Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, awaiting the consolation of Israel,and the Holy Spirit was upon him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Christ of the Lord. He came in the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to perform the custom of the law in regard to him, he took him into his arms and blessed God, saying:“Now, Master, you may let your servant goin peace, according to your word,for my eyes have seen your salvation,which you prepared in the sight of all the peoples:a light for revelation to the Gentiles,and glory for your people Israel.”Reflection by Danny Dy: Management consultant and urban farmer. CEFAM-counselor. Former CYA and member of LNP. Core team member for National Family Life Service Coordination-BCBP#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
BIYERNES, PEBRERO 2, 2024Biyernes ng Ika-4 na Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Kapistahan ng Pagdadala kay Hesus na Panginoon sa Templo [MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 2: 22 - 40 Nang dumating ang araw ng paglilinis sa kanila ayon sa Kautusan ni Moises, si Hesus ay dinala ng kanyang mga magulang sa Jerusalem upang iharap sa Panginoon, sapagkat ayon sa Kautusan, “Ang bawat panganay na lalaki ay nakatalaga sa Panginoon.” At naghandog sila, ayon sa hinihingi ng Kautusan ng Panginoon: “Mag-asawang batu-bato o dalawang inakay na kalapati.”May isang tao noon sa Jerusalem, ang pangala’y Simeon. Matapat at malapit sa Diyos ang lalaking ito at naghihintay sa katubusan ng Israel. Sumasakanya ang Espiritu Santo na nagpahayag sa kanya na hindi siya mamamatay hangga’t hindi niya nakikita ang Mesiyas na ipinangako ng Panginoon. Sa patnubay ng Espiritu, pumasok siya sa templo. At nang dalhin doon ng kanyang mga magulang ang sanggol na si Hesus upang gawin ang hinihingi ng Kautusan, siya’y kinalong ni Simeon. Ito’y nagpuri sa Diyos, na ang wika,“Kunin mo na, Panginoon, ang iyong abang alipin,ayon sa iyong pangako yamang nakita na ng aking mga mata ang iyong tagapagligtas,na inihanda mo para sa lahat ng bansa:Liwanag itong tatanglaw sa mga Hentil,at magbibigay-karangalan sa iyong bayang Israel.”Namangha ang ama’t ina ng sanggol dahil sa sinabi ni Simeon tungkol sa kanya. Binasbasan sila ni Simeon, at sinabi kay Maria, “Tandaan mo, ang batang ito’y nakatalaga sa ikapapahamak o ikaliligtas ng marami sa Israel, isang tanda mula sa Diyos ngunit hahamakin ng marami kaya’t mahahayag ang kanilang iniisip. Dahil diyan, ang puso mo’y para na ring tinarakan ng isang balaraw.”Naroon din sa templo ang isang propetang babae na ang pangala’y Ana, anak ni Fanuel na mula sa lipi ni Aser. Siya’y napakatanda na. Pitong taon lamang silang nagsama ng kanyang asawa, nang siya’y mabalo. At ngayon, walumpu’t apat na taon na siya. Lagi siya sa templo at araw-gabi’y sumasamba sa Diyos sa pamamagitan ng pag-aayuno at pananalangin. Lumapit siya nang oras ding iyon at nagpasalamat sa Diyos. Nagsalita rin siya tungkol kay Hesus sa lahat ng naghihintay sa pagpapalaya ng Diyos sa Jerusalem.Nang maisagawa nila ang lahat ng bagay ayon sa Kautusan, bumalik na sila sa kanilang bayan, sa Nazaret, Galilea. Ang bata’y lumaking malakas, marunong at kalugod-lugod sa paningin ng Diyos. O LUCAS 2:22 - 32Ang Mabuting Balita ng Panginoon ayon kay San LucasNang dumating ang araw ng paglilinis sa kanila ayon sa kautusan ni Moises, si Hesus ay dinala ng kanyang mga magulang sa Jerusalem upang iharap sa Panginoon, sapagkat ayon sa Kautusan, “Ang bawat panganay na lalaki ay nakatalaga sa Panginoon.” At naghandog sila, ayon sa hinihingi ng Kautusan ng Panginoon: “Mag-asawang batu-bato o dalawang inakay na kalapati.”May isang tao noon sa Jerusalem, ang pangala’y Simeon. Matapat at malapit sa Diyos ang lalaking ito at naghihintay sa katubusan ng Israel. Sumasakanya ang Espiritu Santo na nagpahayag sa kanya na hindi siya mamamatay hangga’t hindi niya nakikita ang Mesiyas na ipinangako ng Panginoon. Sa patnubay ng Espiritu, pumasok siya sa templo. At nang dalhin doon ng kanyang mga magulang ang sanggol na si Hesus upang gawin ang hinihingi ng Kautusan, siya’y kinalong ni Simeon. Ito’y nagpuri sa Diyos, na ang wika,“Kunin mo na, Panginoon, ang iyong abang alipin,ayon sa iyong pangako, yamang nakita na ng aking mga mata ang iyong tagapagligtas, na inihanda mo para sa lahat ng bansa:Liwanag itong tatanglaw sa mga Hentil,at magbibigay-karangalan sa iyong bayang Israel.”Reflection by Nadz Gawat: Training Head-BDO Network Bank-MSME. Preacher-Pathways ministry. Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2024Thursday of the 4th Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saint Brigid of Ireland [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 6: 7 - 13Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over unclean spirits. He instructed them to take nothing for the journey but a walking stick – no food, no sack, no money in their belts. They were, however, to wear sandals but not a second tunic. He said to them, "Wherever you enter a house, stay there until you leave from there. Whatever place does not welcome you or listen to you, leave there and shake the dust off your feet in testimony against them." So they went off and preached repentance. The Twelve drove out many demons, and they anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them.Reflection by Raoul Roncal : Licensed Engineer (ECE). Lay missionary-Servants of the Word Brotherhood. Theology Instructor, Ateneo de Manila University#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
HUWEBES, PEBRERO 1, 2024Huwebes ng Ika-4 na Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay Santa Brigida [MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 6: 7 - 13Noong panahong iyon, tinawag ni Hesus ang Labindalawa, at sinugong dala-dalawa. Binigyan niya sila ng kapangyarihang magpalayas ng masasamang espiritu, at pinagbilinan: “Sa inyong paglalakbay, huwag kayong magdala ng anuman, maliban sa tungkod. Ni pagkain, balutan, salapi sa inyong lukbutan o bihisan, ay huwag kayong magdala. Ngunit magsuot kayo ng panyapak.” Sinabi rin niya sa kanila, “At sa alinmang tahanang inyong tuluyan – manatili kayo roon hanggang sa pag-alis ninyo sa bayang iyon. Kung ayaw kayong tanggapin o pakinggan sa isang dako, umalis kayo roon at ipagpag ninyo ang alikabok ng inyong mga paa, bilang babala sa mga tagaroon.” Kaya’t humayo ang Labindalawa at nangaral sa mga tao na pagsisihan nila at talikdan ang kanilang mga kasalanan. Pinalayas nila ang maraming demonyo sa mga inaalihan nito; pinahiran nila ng langis at pinagaling ang maraming maysakit.Reflection by Joey Binay: Sales-Industrial Essential Oil/Fragrances. Head-Communications Ministry. Member: North & Central Sector of MM-Familia#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2024Wednesday of the 4th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint John Bosco, priest [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 6: 1 - 6Jesus departed from there and came to his native place, accompanied by his disciples. When the sabbath came he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished. They said, “Where did this man get all this?What kind of wisdom has been given him? What mighty deeds are wrought by his hands! Is he not the carpenter, the son of Mary, and the brother of James and Joseph and Judas and Simon? And are not his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him.Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and among his own kin and in his own house.” So he was not able to perform any mighty deed there, apart from curing a few sick people by laying his hands on them. He was amazed at their lack of faith.Reflection by Eddie Mendoza: Senior Executive for the Joy-Nostalg Group; Former Sector Coordinator of Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MIYERKULES, ENERO 31, 2024Miyerkules ng Ika-4 na Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay San Juan Bosco, pari [MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 6: 1 - 6Noong panahong iyon, si Hesus ay nagtungo sa sariling bayan, kasama ang kanyang mga alagad. Pagdating ng Araw ng Pamamahinga, nagturo siya sa sinagoga. Nagtaka ang maraming nakarinig sa kanya at nagtanong, “Saan niya nakuha ang lahat ng iyan? Anong karunungan itong ipinagkaloob sa kanya? Paano siya nakagagawa ng mga kababalaghan? Hindi ba ito ang karpinterong anak ni Maria, at kapatid nina Santiago at Jose, Judas at Simon? Dito nakatira ang kanyang mga kapatid na babae, hindi ba?” At siya’y ayaw nilang kilanlin. Kaya’t sinabi ni Hesus sa kanila, “Ang propeta’y iginagalang ng lahat, liban lamang ng kanyang mga kababayan, mga kamag-anak, at mga kasambahay.” Hindi siya nakagawa ng anumang kababalaghan doon, maliban sa pagpapatong ng kanyang kamay sa ilang maysakit upang pagalingin ang mga ito. Nagtaka siya sapagkat hindi sila sumampalataya. At nilibot ni Hesus ang mga nayon sa paligid upang magturo.Reflection by Raoul Roncal: Licensed Engineer (ECE). Lay missionary-Servants of the Word Brotherhood. Theology Instructor, Ateneo de Manila University#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2024Tuesday of the 4th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Martina, MartyrMemorial of Saint Hyacintha Marescotti, Roman Virgin[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 5 : 21 - 43When Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around him, and he stayed close to the sea.One of the synagogue officials, named Jairus, came forward. Seeing him he fell at his feet and pleaded earnestly with him, saying, "My daughter is at the point of death. Please, come lay your hands on her that she may get well and live." He went off with him and a large crowd followed him.There was a woman afflicted with hemorrhages for twelve years. She had suffered greatly at the hands of many doctors and had spent all that she had. Yet she was not helped but only grew worse. She had heard about Jesus and came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak. She said, "If I but touch his clothes, I shall be cured." Immediately her flow of blood dried up. She felt in her body that she was healed of her affliction. Jesus, aware at once that power had gone out from him, turned around in the crowd and asked, "Who has touched my clothes?" But his disciples said to him, "You see how the crowd is pressing upon you, and yet you ask, Who touched me?" And he looked around to see who had done it. The woman, realizing what had happened to her, approached in fear and trembling. She fell down before Jesus and told him the whole truth. He said to her, "Daughter, your faith has saved you. Go in peace and be cured of your affliction."While he was still speaking, people from the synagogue official's house arrived and said, "Your daughter has died; why trouble the teacher any longer?" Disregarding the message that was reported,Jesus said to the synagogue official, "Do not be afraid; just have faith." He did not allow anyone to accompany him inside except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James. When they arrived at the house of the synagogue official, he caught sight of a commotion, people weeping and wailing loudly. So he went in and said to them, "Why this commotion and weeping? The child is not dead but asleep." And they ridiculed him. Then he put them all out. He took along the child's father and mother and those who were with him and entered the room where the child was. He took the child by the hand and said to her, "Talitha koum," which means, "Little girl, I say to you, arise!" The girl, a child of twelve, arose immediately and walked around. At that they were utterly astounded. He gave strict orders that no one should know this and said that she should be given something to eat.Reflection by Raoul Roncal: Licensed Engineer (ECE). Lay missionary-Servants of the Word Brotherhood. Theology Instructor, Ateneo de Manila University#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MARTES, ENERO 30, 2024Martes ng Ika-4 na Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay Santa Martina, MartirPaggunita kay Santa Hyacintha Marescotti, dalaga[MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 5 : 21 - 43Noong panahong iyon, muling tumawid si Hesus sa ibayo ng Lawa ng Galilea, nakasakay sa bangka. Nasa baybay pa siya ng lawa ay pinagkalipumpunan na siya ng maraming tao. Dumating ang isang lalaking nagngangalang Jairo, isang tagapamahala ng sinagoga. Pagkakita kay Hesus, siya’y nagpatirapa sa kanyang paanan, at ang samo: “Agaw-buhay po ang anak kong dalagita. Kung maaari, sumama kayo sa akin at ipatong ninyo sa kanya ang inyong kamay upang siya’y gumaling at mabuhay!” Sumama naman si Hesus. At sinundan siya ng napakaraming taong nagsisiksikan, anupa’t halos maipit na siya.
May isang babae roon na labindalawang taon nang dinudugo, at lubhang nahihirapan. Marami nang manggagamot ang tumingin sa kanya, at naubos na sa kapapagamot ang kanyang ari-arian, ngunit hindi siya napabuti kahit kaunti bagkus ay lalong lumubha. Narinig niya ang sinasabi ng mga tao tungkol kay Hesus, kaya’t nakipagsiksikan siya hanggang sa makalapit sa likuran ni Hesus. At hinipo niya ang damit nito. Sapagkat sinabi niya sa sarili, “Mahipo ko lang ang kanyang damit ay gagaling na ako.” Biglang tumigil ang kanyang pagdudugo at naramdaman niyang magaling na siya. Naramdaman naman ni Hesus na may kapangyarihang lumabas sa kanya, kaya’t bumaling siya sa mga tao at nagtanong, “Sino ang humipo sa akin?” Sumagot ang kanyang mga alagad, “Nakikita po ninyong nagsisiksikan ang napakaraming tao, bakit itinatanong ninyo kung sino ang humipo sa inyo?” Subalit patuloy na luminga-linga si Hesus, hinahanap ang humipo sa kanya. Palibhasa’y alam ng babae ang nangyari, siya’y nanginginig sa takot na lumapit kay Hesus, nagpatirapa, at ipinagtapat ang buong katotohanan. Sinabi sa kanya ni Hesus, “Anak pinagaling ka ng iyong pananalig sa akin. Umuwi ka na’t ipanatag mo ang iyong kalooban. Lubusan ka nang magaling sa iyong karamdaman.”Samantalang nagsasalita pa si Hesus, may ilang dumating mula sa bahay ni Jairo. “Patay na po ang anak ninyo,” sabi nila. “Bakit pa ninyo aabalahin ang Guro?” Hindi pinansin ni Hesus ang kanilang sinabi, sa halip ay sinabi sa tagapamahala, “Huwag kang mabagabag, manalig ka.” At wala siyang isinama kundi si Pedro at ang magkapatid na Santiago at Juan. Nang dumating sila sa bahay ng tagapamahala, nakita ni Hesus na gulung-gulo ang mga tao; may mga nananangis pa at nananaghoy. Pagpasok niya ay kanyang sinabi, “Bakit kayo nagkakagulo at nananangis? Hindi patay ang bata; natutulog lamang!” Ngunit pinagtawanan siya ng mga tao. Pinalabas niya ang lahat, maliban sa ama’t ina ng bata at sa tatlong alagad, at sila’y pumasok sa kinaroroonan ng bata. Hinawakan niya ito sa kamay at sinabi, “Talita kumi,” na ang ibig sabihi’y “Ineng, sinasabi ko sa iyo, magbangon ka!” Pagdaka’y bumangon ang bata at lumakad. Siya’y labindalawang taon na. At namangha ang lahat. Mahigpit na ipinagbilin ni Hesus na huwag ipaalam ito kaninuman; at iniutos niyang bigyan ng pagkain ang bata.Reflection by Paula Kristina Gawat: Public Servant-Engineer; Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community
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LUNES, ENERO 29, 2024Lunes ng Ika-4 na Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay San Constantino, Obispo ng PerugiaPaggunita kay San Papias at San Maurus, mga sundalo at martir Paggunita kay San Sulpitius Severus[MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 5 : 1 - 20Noong panahong iyon, dumating sina Hesus at ang mga alagad sa ibayo ng lawa, sa lupain ng mga Geraseno. Pagkababa ni Hesus sa bangka, siya’y sinalubong ng isang lalaking galing sa libingan. Ang lalaking ito’y inaalihan ng masamang espiritu at sa libingan naninirahan. Hindi siya maigapos nang matagal, kahit tanikala ang gamitin. Malimit siyang ipangaw at gapusin ng tanikala, ngunit pinaglalagut-lagot niya ito at pinagbabali-bali ang pangaw. Talagang walang makasupil sa kanya. Araw-gabi’y nagsisisigaw siya sa libingan at sa kaburulan, at sinusugatan ng bato ang kanyang sarili.Malayo pa’y natanawan na niya si Hesus. Siya’y patakbong lumapit at nagpatirapa sa harapan niya, at sumigaw nang malakas, “Hesus, Anak ng Kataas-taasang Diyos, ano ang pakialam mo sa akin? Huwag mo akong pahirapan, alang-alang sa Diyos!” Sinabi niya ito, sapagkat iniutos sa kanya ni Hesus, “Masamang espiritu, lumabas ka sa taong ito!” Tinanong siya ni Hesus, “Ano ang pangalan mo?” “Pulutong, sapagkat marami kami,” tugon niya. At mahigpit nilang ipinakiusap kay Hesus na huwag silang palayasin sa lupaing iyon.
Doon naman sa libis ng bundok ay may malaking kawan ng mga baboy na nanginginain. Nagmakaawa kay Hesus ang masasamang espiritu na ang wika, “Papasukin mo na lang kami sa mga baboy.” At sila’y pinahintulutan niya. Lumabas sa tao ang masasamang espiritu at pumasok nga sa mga baboy. Ang kawan, na may dalawanlibo, ay sumibad ng takbo tungo sa pampang ng lawa, nahulog sa tubig at nalunod.
Nagtatakbo ang mga tagapag-alaga ng kawan at ipinamalita ito sa bayan at sa mga nayon; kaya’t pumaroon ang mga tao upang tingnan kung ano nga ang nangyari. Paglapit nila kay Hesus ay nakita nila ang lalaking inalihan ng mga demonyo. Nakaupo ito, may damit at matino na ang isip. At sila’y natakot. Isinalaysay sa kanila ng mga nakakita ang nangyari sa inalihan ng mga demonyo at ang sinapit ng mga baboy. Kaya’t ipinamanhik nila kay Hesus na umalis sa kanilang lupain.Nang sumasakay na si Hesus sa bangka, nakiusap ang inalihan ng mga demonyo na isama siya, ngunit hindi pumayag si Hesus. Sa halip ay sinabi niya, “Umuwi ka at sabihin mo sa iyong mga kasambahay ang lahat ng ginawa sa iyo ng Panginoon, at kung paanong nahabag siya sa iyo.” Umalis ang taong iyon at ipinamalita sa Decapolis ang ginawa sa kanya ni Hesus. At nanggilalas ang lahat ng nakarinig niyon.Reflection by Ruel Aguirre: Pastoral Trainor for CFC leaders and missionaries for local and foreign deployment. Lay missionary assigned for long-term mission in Southern Africa and Kalinga province.
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MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2024Monday of the 4th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Constantinus, Bishop of PerugiaMemorial of Saints Papias and Maurus, Soldiers, Martyrs on the Via NomentanaMemorial of St Sulpitius Severus[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 5 : 1 - 20Jesus and his disciples came to the other side of the sea, to the territory of the Gerasenes. When he got out of the boat, at once a man from the tombs who had an unclean spirit met him. The man had been dwelling among the tombs, and no one could restrain him any longer, even with a chain. In fact, he had frequently been bound with shackles and chains, but the chains had been pulled apart by him and the shackles smashed, and no one was strong enough to subdue him. Night and day among the tombs and on the hillsides he was always crying out and bruising himself with stones. Catching sight of Jesus from a distance, he ran up and prostrated himself before him, crying out in a loud voice, "What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I adjure you by God, do not torment me!" (He had been saying to him, "Unclean spirit, come out of the man!") He asked him, "What is your name?" He replied, "Legion is my name. There are many of us." And he pleaded earnestly with him not to drive them away from that territory.Now a large herd of swine was feeding there on the hillside. And they pleaded with him, "Send us into the swine. Let us enter them." And he let them, and the unclean spirits came out and entered the swine. The herd of about two thousand rushed down a steep bank into the sea, where they were drowned. The swineherds ran away and reported the incident in the town and throughout the countryside. And people came out to see what had happened. As they approached Jesus, they caught sight of the man who had been possessed by Legion, sitting there clothed and in his right mind. And they were seized with fear. Those who witnessed the incident explained to them what had happened to the possessed man and to the swine. Then they began to beg him to leave their district. As he was getting into the boat, the man who had been possessed pleaded to remain with him. But Jesus would not permit him but told him instead, "Go home to your family and announce to them all that the Lord in his pity has done for you." Then the man went off and began to proclaim in the Decapolis what Jesus had done for him; and all were amazed.
Reflection by Lorna Campos: Leadership Trainer. Meta-Coach. Mentor. Youth Facilitator. Inspirational speaker. Covenanted member-Ligaya ng Panginoon. Senior woman leader-University District. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SUNDAY, JANUARY 28, 20244th Sunday in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Thomas Aquinas, Dominican priest, Doctor of the Church and Patron Saint of Catholic schools [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 1: 21 - 28 Then they came to Capernaum, and on the sabbath Jesus entered the synagogue and taught. The people were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes. In their synagogue was a man with an unclean spirit; he cried out, "What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!" Jesus rebuked him and said, "Quiet! Come out of him!" The unclean spirit convulsed him and with a loud cry came out of him. All were amazed and asked one another, "What is this? A new teaching with authority. He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him." His fame spread everywhere throughout the whole region of Galilee.Reflection by Mara Pastrana: Alpha Coordinator of St. Martin de Padua, Vancouver, Canada. Covenanted Member of Families for Christ Community, Vancouver, Canada. Life and Mindset Coach, Talitha Koum Couching #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
LINGGO, ENERO 28, 2024Ika-apat na Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay Santo Tomas Aquinas, Dominicano, Pantas ng Simbahan at Patron ng mga Katolikong paaralan [MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 1: 21 - 28 Noong panahong iyon, si Hesus at ang mga alagad at nagpunta sa Capernaum. Nang sumunod na Araw ng Pamamahinga ay pumasok si Hesus sa sinagoga at nagturo. Namangha ang mga tao sapagkat nagturo siya sa kanila na parang isang may kapangyarihan, at hindi tulad ng mga eskriba.Bigla namang pumasok sa sinagoga ang isang lalaking inaalihan ng masamang espiritu, at sumigaw: “Ano ang pakialam mo sa amin, Hesus na taga-Nazaret? Naparito ka ba upang puksain kami? Kilala kita: ikaw ang Banal na mula sa Diyos!” Ngunit iniutos ni Hesus sa masamang espiritu, “Tumahimik ka! Lumabas ka sa kanya!” Pinapangisay ng masamang espiritu ang tao, at sumisigaw na lumabas. Nanggilalas ang lahat, kaya’t sila’y nagtanungan, “Ano ito? Bagong aral? Nauutusan niya pati ang masasamang espiritu. At sinusunod naman siya!” At mabilis na kumalat sa buong Galilea ang balita tungkol kay Hesus
Reflection by Edwin Hermoso: Professional photographer. Site Leader-Pathways Alabang, Pastoral Leader- South District of Ligaya ng Panginoon.
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2024Saturday of the 3rd Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Angela Merici, virginMemorial of Saint Vitalian, Pope [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 4: 35 - 41On that day, as evening drew on, Jesus said to his disciples: "Let us cross to the other side." Leaving the crowd, they took Jesus with them in the boat just as he was. And other boats were with him. A violent squall came up and waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was already filling up. Jesus was in the stern, asleep on a cushion. They woke him and said to him, "Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?" He woke up, rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, "Quiet! Be still!" The wind ceased and there was great calm. Then he asked them, "Why are you terrified? Do you not yet have faith?" They were filled with great awe and said to one another, "Who then is this whom even wind and sea obey?"Reflection by Jon Kasilag: Founding Principal Engineer, AMH Phils, Inc. Former Senior Lecturer-UP. Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon. Site Leader-Pathways North Quezon City. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SABADO, ENERO 27, 2024Sabado ng Ika-3 na Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay San Angela Merici, birhenPaggunita kay San Vitalian, Papa[MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 4: 35 - 41Noong araw na iyon, habang nagtatakip-silim na, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad, “Tumawid tayo sa ibayo.” Kaya’t iniwan nila ang mga tao, at sumakay sa bangkang kinalululanan ni Hesus upang itawid siya. May kasabay pa silang ibang mga bangka. Dumating ang malakas na unos. Hinampas ng malalaking alon ang bangka, anupat halos mapuno ito ng tubig. Si Hesus nama’y nakahilig sa unan sa may hulihan ng bangka at natutulog. Ginising siya ng mga alagad. “Guro,” anila, “di ba ninyo alintana? Lulubog na tayo!” Bumangon si Hesus at iniutos sa hangin, “Tigil!” At sinabi sa dagat, “Tumahimik ka!” Tumigil ang hangin at tumahimik ang dagat. Pagkatapos, sinabi niya sa mga alagad, “Bakit kayo natatakot? Wala pa ba kayong pananalig?” Sinidlan sila ng matinding takot at panggigilalas, at nagsabi sa isa’t isa, “Sino nga kaya ito, at sinusunod maging ng hangin at ng dagat?”Reflection by Lawrence Quintero: Missionary Development and Deployment Program Head of Couples for Christ
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 20243rd Sunday in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saints Timothy and Titus, bishops[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 4 : 26 - 34 Jesus said to the crowds: “This is how it is with the Kingdom of God; it is as if a man were to scatter seed on the land and would sleep and rise night and day and the seed would sprout and grow,he knows not how. Of its own accord the land yields fruit, first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear. And when the grain is ripe, he wields the sickle at once, for the harvest has come.”He said, “To what shall we compare the Kingdom of God, or what parable can we use for it? It is like a mustard seed that, when it is sown in the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on the earth. But once it is sown, it springs up and becomes the largest of plants and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the sky can dwell in its shade.” With many such parables he spoke the word to them as they were able to understand it. Without parables he did not speak to them, but to his own disciples he explained everything in private.Reflection by Pao Antonio: Financial Planner. Resident Preacher and Executive Producer of Pathways of Hope. Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
BIYERNES, ENERO 26, 2024Biyernes ng Ika-tatlo na Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay San Timoteo at Titus, mga Obispo [MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 4 : 26 - 34 Sinabi ni Jesus: Ang paghahari ng Diyos ay katulad sa isang tao na nagtanim ng binhi sa lupa. Siya ay natutulog at bumabangon araw at gabi. Ang binhi ay sumisibol at lumalaki na hindi niya nalalaman kung papaano. Ito ay sapagkat ang lupa mismo ang nagpapabunga sa mga binhi, una muna ang usbong, saka uhay, pagkatapos ay mga hitik na butil sa uhay. Kapag hinog na ang bunga, kaagad na ipinagagapas niya ito sapagkat dumating na ang anihan.
Gayundin, sinabi ni Jesus: Sa ano natin itutulad ang paghahari ng Diyos o sa anong talinghaga natin ihahambing ito?Katulad ito ng binhi ng mustasa na itinatanim sa lupa. Ito ang pinakamaliit sa lahat ng mga binhi na itinatanim sa lupa. Kapag naitanim at lumago, ito ay nagiging pinakamalaki sa mga gulay. Lumalago ang mga sanga nito na anupa’t ang mga ibon sa himpapawid ay makakapamugad sa lilim nito.
Nangaral sa kanila si Jesus ng salita sa pamamagitan ng maraming talinghagang tulad nito, ayon sa kakayahan nilang makinig. Hindi siya nagsalita sa kanila maliban sa pamamagitan ng talinghaga. Ngunit ipinapaliwanag niya nang bukod sa kaniyang mga alagad ang lahat ng mga bagay.Reflection by Eric Rivas: Director of Services for a multinational company. Pastoral Leader and District Coordinator - Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2024Thursday of the 3rd Week in Ordinary Time Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 16: 15 - 18 Jesus appeared to the Eleven and said to them: "Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned. These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will drive out demons,they will speak new languages. They will pick up serpents with their hands, and if they drink any deadly thing, it will not harm them. They will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover."
Video by Jake Tan: Former Missionary Youth Worker/Worship Ministry Head-Lingkod Central. Pastoral Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
HUWEBES, ENERO 25, 2024Huwebes ng Ika-tatlo na Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Kapistahan ng Pagbabagong-Buhay ni Apostol San Pablo [MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 16: 15 - 18 Noong panahong iyon, nagpakita si Hesus sa Labing-isa at sinabi sa kanila, “Humayo kayo sa buong sanlibutan at ipangaral ninyo sa lahat ang Mabuting Balita. Ang sumasampalataya at magpabinyag ay maliligtas, ngunit ang hindi sumampalataya ay parurusahan. Ang mga sumampalataya ay magtataglay ng ganitong tanda ng kapangyarihan: sa pangalan ko’y magpapalayas sila ng mga demonyo at magsasalita ng ibang wika; sila’y hindi maaano dumampot man ng ahas o uminom ng lason; at gagaling ang mga maysakit na mapatungan ng kanilang kamay.”Video by Joey Binay : Sales-Industrial Essential Oil/Fragrances. Head-Communications Ministry. Member: North & Central Sector of MM-Familia#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Katoliko #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #Diyos #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2024
Wednesday of the 3rd Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 4: 1- 20On another occasion, Jesus began to teach by the sea. A very large crowd gathered around him so that he got into a boat on the sea and sat down. And the whole crowd was beside the sea on land.And he taught them at length in parables, and in the course of his instruction he said to them,"Hear this! A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seed fell on the path, and the birds came and ate it up. Other seed fell on rocky ground where it had little soil. It sprang up at once because the soil was not deep. And when the sun rose, it was scorched and it withered for lack of roots. Some seed fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked it and it produced no grain.And some seed fell on rich soil and produced fruit. It came up and grew and yielded thirty, sixty, and a hundredfold." He added, "Whoever has ears to hear ought to hear."And when he was alone, those present along with the Twelve questioned him about the parables.He answered them, "The mystery of the Kingdom of God has been granted to you. But to those outside everything comes in parables, so that they may look and see but not perceive, and hear and listen but not understand, in order that they may not be converted and be forgiven."Jesus said to them, "Do you not understand this parable? Then how will you understand any of the parables? The sower sows the word. These are the ones on the path where the word is sown. As soon as they hear, Satan comes at once and takes away the word sown in them. And these are the ones sown on rocky ground who, when they hear the word, receive it at once with joy. But they have no roots; they last only for a time. Then when tribulation or persecution comes because of the word,they quickly fall away. Those sown among thorns are another sort. They are the people who hear the word, but worldly anxiety, the lure of riches, and the craving for other things intrude and choke the word, and it bears no fruit. But those sown on rich soil are the ones who hear the word and accept itand bear fruit thirty and sixty and a hundredfold."Video by Jam Dabuet: Full-time missionary-Christ’s Youth in Action. Pastoral Leader/Member - Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MIYERKULES, ENERO 24, 2024Miyerkules ng Ika-tatlo na Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay San Francisco de Sales, Obispo at Pantas ng Simbahan [MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 4: 1- 20Noong panahong iyon, muling nagturo si Hesus sa tabi ng Lawa ng Galilea. Pinagkalipumpunan siya ng napakaraming tao, kaya’t lumulan siya sa isang bangkang nasa tubig at doon naupo. Ang karamihan nama’y nasa dalampasigan, nasa gilid na ng tubig. At sila’y tinuruan niya ng maraming bagay sa pamamagitan ng talinhaga. Ganito ang sabi niya: “Pakinggan ninyo! May isang magsasaka na lumabas upang maghasik. Sa kanyang paghahasik ay may binhing nalaglag sa daan. Dumating ang mga ibon at tinuka ang mga iyon. May binhi namang nalaglag sa kabatuhan. Agad sumibol ang mga iyon, sapagkat manipis lamang ang lupa doon; ngunit nang tumindi ang sikat ng araw, nalanta at natuyo ang mga binhing tumubo, palibhasa’y walang gaanong ugat. May binhi namang nalaglag sa dawagan; lumago ang mga dawag at ininis ang mga binhing tumubo kaya hindi nakapamunga. At may binhing nalaglag sa matabang lupa, at ito’y tumbo, lumago, at nag-uhay na mainam – may uhay na tigtatatlumpu, tig-aanimnapu, at tigsasandaan ang butil.” Sinabi pa ni Hesus, “Ang may pandinig ay makinig.”Nang nag-iisa na si Hesus, ang ilang nakarinig sa kanya ay lumapit na kasama ang Labindalawa, at hiniling na ipaliwanag ang talinghaga. Sinabi niya, “Sa inyo’y ipinagkaloob na malaman ang lihim tungkol sa paghahari ng Diyos; ngunit sa iba, ang lahat ng bagay ay itinuturo sa pamamagitan ng talinghaga. Kaya nga’t,‘Tumingin man sila nang tumingin ay hindi sila makakita.At makinig man nang makinig ay hindi makaunawa. Kundi gayon, marahil sila’y magbabalik-loob sa Diyos at patatawarin naman niya.’”Pagkatapos tinanong sila ni Hesus, “Hindi pa ba ninyo nauunawaan ang talinghagang ito? Paano ninyo mauunawaan ang ibang talinghaga? Ang inihahasik ay ang Salita ng Diyos. Ito ang mga nasa daan, na nahasikan ng Salita: pagkatapos nilang mapakinggan ito, pagdaka’y dumarating si Satanas, at inaalis ang Salitang napahasik sa kanilang puso. Ang iba’y tulad naman ng napahasik sa kanilang puso. Ang iba’y tulad naman ng napahasik sa kabatuhan. Pagkarinig nila ng Salita, ito’y agad nilang tinatanggap na may galak. Ngunit hindi naman ito tumitimo sa kanilang puso, kaya’t hindi sila nananatili. Pagdating ng kahirapan o pag-uusig dahil sa Salita, agad silang nanlalamig. Ang iba’y tulad ng napahasik sa dawagan. Dininig nga nila ang Salita, ngunit sila’y naging abala sa mga bagay ukol sa mundong ito, naging maibigin sa mga kayamanan, at mapaghangad sa iba pang mga bagay, anupa’t ang Salita’y nawalan na ng puwang sa kanilang mga puso kaya’t hindi sila nakapamunga. Ngunit ang iba’y tulad sa binhing napahasik sa matabang lupa: pinakikinggan nila at tinatanggap ang Salita, at sila’y nagsisipamunga – may tigtatatlumpu, may tig-aanimnapu, at may tigsasandaan.”Video by Bob Lopez: Communications specialist. Former Mission Director-Word of Joy Foundation/Institute for Pastoral Development. Trainer and formator serving dioceses, congregations and organizations. Faculty member. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2024
Tuesday of the 3rd Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saint Marianne Cope, martyrMemorial of Saint Vincent, Deacon and martyr [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 3: 31 - 35The mother of Jesus and his brothers arrived at the house.Standing outside, they sent word to Jesus and called him.A crowd seated around him told him,"Your mother and your brothers and your sistersare outside asking for you."But he said to them in reply,"Who are my mother and my brothers?"And looking around at those seated in the circle he said,"Here are my mother and my brothers.For whoever does the will of Godis my brother and sister and mother."Video by Tin Yu: Licensed Physical Therapist. Full-time missionary— Christ’s Youth in Action. Underway member— Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MARTES, ENERO 23, 2024
Martes ng Ika-tatlo na Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay San Marianne Cope, martirPaggunita kay San Vicente, Dyakano at martyr [MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 3: 31 - 35Noong panahong iyon, dumating ang ina at mga kapatid ni Hesus. Sila’y nasa labas ng bahay at ipinatawag siya. Noon nama’y maraming taong nakaupo sa palibot ni Hesus, at may nagsabi sa kanya, “Nariyan po sa labas ang inyong ina at mga kapatid; ipinatatawag kayo.” “Sino ang aking ina at mga kapatid?” ani Hesus. Tumingin siya sa mga nakaupo sa palibot niya at nagwika: “Ito ang aking ina at mga kapatid! Sapagkat ang sinumang tumatalima sa kalooban ng Diyos; ay siya kong ina at mga kapatid.”
Video by JV Salayo: Teacher/Education consultant. Assistant site leader-Pathways Sta. Rosa. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2024Monday of the 3rd Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saint Vincent Pallotti [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 3: 22 - 30The scribes who had come from Jerusalem said of Jesus,"He is possessed by Beelzebul," and"By the prince of demons he drives out demons."Summoning them, he began to speak to them in parables,"How can Satan drive out Satan?If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.And if a house is divided against itself,that house will not be able to stand.And if Satan has risen up against himself and is divided,he cannot stand;that is the end of him.But no one can enter a strong man's house to plunder his propertyunless he first ties up the strong man.Then he can plunder his house. Amen, I say to you, all sins and all blasphemiesthat people utter will be forgiven them.But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spiritwill never have forgiveness,but is guilty of an everlasting sin."For they had said, "He has an unclean spirit."Video by Vanessa Ocampo : Corporate Trainer/Financial Consultant. Senior Woman Leader Trainee/Pastoral Leader-Servants of the Living God Community (Ormoc, Leyte)#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
LUNES, ENERO 22, 2024Lunes ng Ikatlong Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Vicente, diyakono at martir [MABUTING BALITA]: Marcos 3 : 22 - 30Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ng mga eskribang dumating mula sa Jerusalem, “Inaalihan siya ni Beelzebul, ang prinsipe ng mga demonyo. Ito ang nagbigay sa kanya ng kapangyarihang magpalayas ng mga demonyo!” Kaya’t pinalapit ni Hesus ang mga tao at sinabi sa kanila ang ilang talinghaga: “Paano mangyayaring palayasin ni Satanas si Satanas?” Kapag naglaban-laban ang nasasakupan ng isang kaharian, hindi mananatili ang kahariang iyon. At kapag naglaban-laban ang magkakasambahay, hindi mananatili ang sambahayang iyon. Gayun din naman, kapag naghimagsik si Satanas laban sa kanyang sarili at naglaban-laban ang kanyang nasasakupan, hindi magtatagal at darating ang kanyang wakas.“Walang makapapasok sa bahay ng isang taong malakas at makaaagaw ng kanyang ari-arian, malibang gapusin muna niya ang taong iyon. Saka pa lamang niya malolooban ang bahay na iyon.“Tandaan ninyo ito: maaaring ipatawad sa mga tao ang lahat ng kasalanan at panlalait nila sa Diyos, ngunit ang sinumang lumait sa Espiritu Santo ay hindi mapatatawad. Ang kanyang kasalanan ay hindi mapapawi kailanman.” Sinabi ito ni Hesus sapagkat ang sabi ng ilan, “Inaalihan siya ng masamang espiritu.”Video by Sarah Panahon: Marriage and Family Counselor. Senior woman leader. Covenanted member of Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 2024
3rd Sunday in Ordinary TimeFeast of the Infant Jesus [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 10: 13 - 16 And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them. But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them.OR MARK 1: 14 - 20 After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: "This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel."As he passed by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea; they were fishermen. Jesus said to them, "Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men." Then they abandoned their nets and followed him. He walked along a little farther and saw James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John. They too were in a boat mending their nets. Then he called them. So they left their father Zebedee in the boat along with the hired men and followed him.Reflection by Nicol Fernandez III: Entrepreneur. Consultant. Coordinator for Evangelization and Initiations Ministry - Holy Trinity Community Davao.
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LINGGO, ENERO 21, 2024Ikatlong Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Kapistahan ng Panginoong Hesus, Ang Banal na Sanggol [MABUTING BALITA]: Marcos 10: 13 - 16 Noong panahong iyon, may nagdala ng mga bata kay Hesus upang hilinging ipatong niya sa mga ito ang kanyang kamay; ngunit pinagwikaan sila ng mga alagad. Nagalit si Hesus nang makita ito, at sinabi sa kanila, “Pabayaan ninyong lumapit sa akin ang mga bata, huwag ninyo silang sawayin, sapagkat sa mga katulad nila naghahari ng Diyos. Ito ang tandaan ninyo: ang sinumang hindi tumatanggap sa paghahari ng Diyos tulad ng isang maliit na bata ay hindi mapapabilang sa mga pinaghaharian niya.” At kinalong ni Hesus ang mga bata, ipinatong ang kanyang mga kamay sa kanila at pinagpala sila.
Reflection by Adrian Bondoc: Human Resources and Training Consultant. Executive Producer-Kakaiba Ka! Ministry. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 2024Saturday of the 2nd Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Fabian, Pope and martyrMemorial of Saint Sebastian, martyr [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 3: 20 - 21Jesus came with his disciples into the house.Again the crowd gathered,making it impossible for them even to eat.When his relatives heard of this they set out to seize him,for they said, “He is out of his mind.”Reflection by Francis Ortega: Training Consultant. Cell group leader/Part of the governing body/Member-Servants of the Lord's Vineyard. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SABADO, ENERO 20, 2024Sabado sa Ikalawang Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay San Fabian, Papa at martirPaggunita kay San Sebastian, martir [MABUTING BALITA]: Marcos 3: 20 - 21Noong panahong iyon, pag-uwi ni Hesus, muling nagkatipon ang napakaraming tao, anupat hindi man lamang makuhang kumain ni Hesus at ng kanyang mga alagad. Nang mabalitaan ito ng kanyang mga kasambahay, sila’y pumaroon upang kunin siya, sapagkat ang sabi ng mga tao, “Nasisiraan siya ng bait!”
Reflection by Michael Shok Ariola: Servant leader/Full time missionary-Couples for Christ (CFC). Head of Ministry Development and Deployment Program.
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2024Friday of the 2nd Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint John, Bishop of Ravena
[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 3:13-19
He went up the mountain and summoned those whom he wanted and they came to him.He appointed twelve [whom he also named apostles] that they might be with him and he might send them forth to preachand to have authority to drive out demons: [he appointed the twelve:] Simon, whom he named Peter; James, son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James, whom he named Boanerges, that is, sons of thunder; Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus; Thaddeus, Simon the Cananean, and Judas Iscariot who betrayed him.Video by Alvin Fabella : COO, EScience Corp, South Sector Evangelization Head, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Speaker. Retreat Master.Radio anchor, Kakaiba Ka! Contributor- Kerygma Magazine/Didache. https://who-are-you-following.blogspot.com/2020/06/if-youre-tired-of-waiting-this-post-is.html#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
BIYERNES, ENERO 19, 2024Biyernes sa Ikalawang Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay San Juan, Obispo ng Ravena[MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 3: 13 - 19 Noong panahong iyon, umahon si Hesus sa kaburulan, kasama ang kanyang mga pinili. Humirang siya ng labindalawa na tinawag niyang mga apostol upang maging kasa-kasama niya, suguing mangaral, at bigyan ng kapangyarihang magpalayas ng mga demonyo. Ito ang labindalawang hinirang niya: si Simon na tinagurian niya ng Pedro; si Santiago at si Juan, na mga anak ni Zebedeo, sila’y tinagurian niyang Boanerges, na ibig sabihi’y mapupusok; sina Andres, Felipe, Bartolome, Mateo, Tomas, Santiago na anak ni Alfeo, at Tadeo; si Simon na makabayan, at si Judas Iscariote na siyang nagkanulo sa kanya.Video by Nadz Gawat: Training Head-BDO Network Bank-MSME. Preacher-Pathways ministry. Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2024
Thursday of the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saint Prisca[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 3: 7 - 12Jesus withdrew toward the sea with his disciples.A large number of people followed from Galilee and from Judea.Hearing what he was doing,a large number of people came to him also from Jerusalem,from Idumea, from beyond the Jordan,and from the neighborhood of Tyre and Sidon.He told his disciples to have a boat ready for him because of the crowd,so that they would not crush him.He had cured many and, as a result, those who had diseaseswere pressing upon him to touch him.And whenever unclean spirits saw him they would fall down before himand shout, “You are the Son of God.”He warned them sternly not to make him known.Video by MM Bogarin: Fashion designer-Ccicci. Pastoral leader. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
HUWEBES, ENERO 18, 2024Huwebes sa Ikalawang Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay San Prisca[MABUTING BALITA]: Marcos 2: 7 - 12Noong panahong iyon, umalis si Hesus at ang kanyang mga alagad at nagpunta sa tabi ng lawa. Sinundan siya ng maraming taong buhat sa Galilea. Nagdatingan din naman ang napakaraming tao mula sa Judea, sa Jerusalem, sa Idumea, sa ibayo ng Jordan, at sa palibot ng Tiro at Sidon nang mabalitaan nila ang lahat ng ginawa ni Hesus. Nagpahanda si Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad ng isang bangkang magagamit niya, upang hindi siya maipit ng mga taong dumaragsa. Marami na siyang pinagaling, kaya’t pinagdumugan siya ng lahat ng maysakit upang mahipo man lamang nila. Bawat inaalihan ng masamang espiritu na makakita sa kanya ay nagpapatirapa sa harapan niya at sumisigaw, “Ikaw ang Anak ng Diyos!” At mahigpit silang pinagbawalan ni Hesus; ayaw niyang ipasabi kung sino siya.Video by Paul Gerard Saret: Product Manager, Cargill Philippines. District Evangelization and Music Ministry of NS1C. Underway Member of Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2024
Wednesday of the 2nd Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Anthony, Abbot[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 3: 1 - 6Jesus entered the synagogue.There was a man there who had a withered hand.They watched Jesus closelyto see if he would cure him on the sabbathso that they might accuse him.He said to the man with the withered hand,"Come up here before us."Then he said to the Pharisees,"Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath rather than to do evil,to save life rather than to destroy it?"But they remained silent.Looking around at them with angerand grieved at their hardness of heart,Jesus said to the man, "Stretch out your hand."He stretched it out and his hand was restored.The Pharisees went out and immediately took counselwith the Herodians against him to put him to death.Video by Aiania Dalangin: Missionary-Kairos Asia; Former member-The Light of the World Iligan and Cagayan de Oro; Member-Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon and Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MIYERKULES, ENERO 17, 2024Miyerkules sa Ikalawang Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay San Antonio, Abad[MABUTING BALITA]: Marcos 3: 1 - 6Noong panahong iyon, muling pumasok si Hesus sa sinagoga, at naratnan niya roon ang isang lalaking patay ang isang kamay. Kaya’t binantayan si Hesus ng ilang taong naroon upang tingnan kung pagagalingin niya ang lalaking iyon sa Araw ng Pamamahinga, para may maiparatang sila sa kanya. Tinawag ni Hesus ang lalaking patay ang kamay: “Halika rito sa unahan!” Tinanong niya pagkatapos ang mga tao, “Alin ba ang ayon sa Kautusan: ang gumawa ng mabuti o gumawa ng masama sa Araw ng Pamamahinga? Magligtas ng buhay o pumatay?” Ngunit hindi sila sumagot. Habang tinitingan ni Hesus ang mga taong nasa paligid niya, galit at lungkot ang nabadha sa kanyang mukha, dahil sa katigasan ng kanilang ulo. Bumaling siya sa lalaki at sinabi, “Iunat mo ang iyong kamay.” Iniunat naman ng lalaki ang kanyang kamay at ito’y gumaling. Umalis ang mga Pariseo at nakipagsabwatan sa mga kampon ni Herodes upang ipapatay si Hesus.Video by Jay Guiyab : BSCE graduate. Customer Service representative. Familia Member. Mission Head for Singles-Baguio. Familia Young Adults Coordinator.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2024
Tuesday of the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saint Marcellus, Pope and martyr [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 2: 23 - 28 As Jesus was passing through a field of grain on the sabbath,his disciples began to make a path while picking the heads of grain.At this the Pharisees said to him,“Look, why are they doing what is unlawful on the sabbath?”He said to them,“Have you never read what David didwhen he was in need and he and his companions were hungry?How he went into the house of God when Abiathar was high priestand ate the bread of offering that only the priests could lawfully eat,and shared it with his companions?”Then he said to them,“The sabbath was made for man, not man for the sabbath.That is why the Son of Man is lord even of the sabbath.”Video by Nini Icasas : Real Estate Broker. Academic Board-Harvest Institute. Former President-Institute for Pastoral Development. Senior Woman Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MARTES, ENERO 16, 2024
Martes sa Ikalawang Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita ay Marcellus, Papa at martir[MABUTING BALITA]: Marcos 2: 23 - 28 Isang Araw ng Pamamahinga, naparaan si Hesus at ang kanyang mga alagad sa tabi ng triguhan. Habang daa’y nangingitil ng uhay ang mga alagad, kaya’t sinabi ng mga Pariseo kay Hesus, “Tingnan mo ang ginagawa ng iyong mga alagad. Bawal iyan kung Araw ng Pamamahinga!” Sinagot sila ni Hesus, “Hindi pa ba ninyo nababasa ang ginawa ni David noong si Abiatar ang pinakapunong saserdote? Nang siya at kanyang mga kasama’y magutom at walang makain, pumasok siya sa bahay ng Diyos at kumain ng tinapay na handog ng Diyos. Ayon sa Kautusan, ang mga saserdote lamang ang may karapatang kumain niyon, ngunit kinain iyon ni David, at binigyan pa ang kanyang mga kasama.” Sinabi pa ni Hesus, “Itinakda ang Araw ng Pamamahinga para sa kabutihan ng tao; hindi nilikha ang tao para sa Araw ng Pamamahinga. Kaya’t maging ang Araw ng Pamamahinga ay nasa ilalim ng kapangyarihan ng Anak ng Tao.”Video by Roy Azarcon: Research and Tutorial Services. Pathways Wide Intercession Ministry Head. Tahanan ng Panginoon Area Worker. Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 2024Monday of the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saint Severin of Noricum Memorial of Saint Lawrence Giustiniani [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 2: 18 - 22 The disciples of John and of the Pharisees were accustomed to fast.People came to Jesus and objected,“Why do the disciples of John and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?”Jesus answered them,“Can the wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is with them?As long as they have the bridegroom with them they cannot fast.But the days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them,and then they will fast on that day.No one sews a piece of unshrunken cloth on an old cloak.If he does, its fullness pulls away,the new from the old, and the tear gets worse.Likewise, no one pours new wine into old wineskins.Otherwise, the wine will burst the skins,and both the wine and the skins are ruined.Rather, new wine is poured into fresh wineskins.”Video by Ramil dela Cruz: Recruitment Lead in a Global Bank; Member, Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon; Core Team Member, The Lord's Boardroom; Musician-Plantito-Baller#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
LUNES, ENERO 15, 2024Lunes ng Ikalawang Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay San Severin ng Noricum Paggunita kay Sto Lawrence Giustiniani [MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 2: 18 - 22Noong panahong iyon, nag-aayuno ang mga alagad ni Juan Bautista at ang mga Pariseo. May lumapit kay Hesus at nagtanong, “Bakit po nag-aayuno ang mga alagad ni Juan Bautista at ang mga alagad ng mga Pariseo, ngunit ang mga alagad ninyo’y hindi?” Sumagot si Hesus, “Makapag-aayuno ba ang panauhin sa kasalan samantalang kasama nila ang lalaking ikinasal? Hindi! Kapag wala na ang ikinasal, saka pa lamang sila mag-aayuno.“Walang nagtatagpi ng bagong kayo sa lumang kasuutan; pag urong ng bagong kayo, mababatak ang luma at lalong lalaki ang punit. Wala rin naman nagsisilid ng bagong alak sa lumang sisidlang-balat, sapagkat papuputukin ng alak ang balat. Kapwa masasayang ang alak at ang sisidlan. Bagong alak, bagong sisidlang-balat!”
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 14, 20242nd Sunday in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Felix of Nola, priest[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 1: 35 - 42John was standing with two of his disciples,and as he watched Jesus walk by, he said,"Behold, the Lamb of God."The two disciples heard what he said and followed Jesus.Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them,"What are you looking for?"They said to him, "Rabbi" — which translated means Teacher —,"where are you staying?"He said to them, "Come, and you will see."So they went and saw where Jesus was staying,and they stayed with him that day.It was about four in the afternoon.Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter,was one of the two who heard John and followed Jesus.He first found his own brother Simon and told him,"We have found the Messiah" — which is translated Christ —.Then he brought him to Jesus.Jesus looked at him and said,"You are Simon the son of John;you will be called Cephas" — which is translated Peter.Video by Aldem Salvana: Meta-NLP Trainer. Meta-Coach. Chief Learning Executive-Breakthrough Coaching and Consulting Inc. Author-The World Class Coach. Covenanted Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
LINGGO, ENERO 14, 2024
Ikalawang Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay San Felix of Nola, pari[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 1 : 35 - 42Noong panahong iyon, nakatayo si Juan at ang dalawa sa kanyang mga alagad. Nakita niya si Hesus na nagdaraan, at kanyang sinabi, “Ito ang Kordero ng Diyos!” Narinig ng dalawang alagad ang sinabi niya, at sumunod sila kay Hesus. Lumingon si Hesus at nang makitang sumusunod sila ay kanyang tinanong, “Ano ang hinahanap ninyo?” Sumagot sila, “Saan po kayo nakatira, Rabi?” Ang kahulugan ng salitang ito’y Guro. “Halikayo at tingnan ninyo,” ani Hesus. Sumama sila at nakita nila ang kanyang tinitirhan; at tumuloy sila roon nang araw na yaon. Noo’y mag-iikaapat na ng hapon.Ang isa sa dalawang nakarinig kay Juan at sumunod kay Hesus ay si Andres na kapatid ni Simon Pedro. Una niyang hinanap ang kapatid niyang ito, at kanyang sinabi sa kanya, “Natagpuan namin ang Mesiyas!” Ang kahulugan ng salitang ito’y Kristo. At siya’y isinama ni Andres kay Hesus. Tiningnan ni Hesus si Simon at sinabi sa kanya, “Ikaw si Simon na anak ni Juan. Ang ipangangalan ko sa iyo’y Cefas.” Ang katumbas ng ngalang ito’y Pedro.Video by Gabs Fidel. Development & DISC Personality Coach, Trainer, and Speaker/Head of Worship Team-Familia Community Youth Mission#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 2024Saturday of the 1st Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Hilary, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Memorial of Saint Remigius, Bishop[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 2: 13 - 17Jesus went out along the sea.All the crowd came to him and he taught them.As he passed by, he saw Levi, son of Alphaeus,sitting at the customs post.Jesus said to him, “Follow me.”And he got up and followed Jesus.While he was at table in his house,many tax collectors and sinners sat with Jesus and his disciples;for there were many who followed him.Some scribes who were Pharisees saw that Jesus was eating with sinnersand tax collectors and said to his disciples,“Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?” Jesus heard this and said to them,“Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do.I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.”Video by Anya Santos: Campus Staffer for Christ’s Youth in Action. Member of Ligaya Ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SABADO, ENERO 13, 2024Sabado ng Unang Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay Santo Hilary, Obispo at Doktor ng SimbahanPaggunita kay Santo Remigio, Obispo[MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 2: 13 - 17Noong panahong iyon, muling pumunta si Hesus sa baybayin ng Lawa ng Galilea. Sinundan siya ng napakaraming tao, at sila’y tinuruan niya. Nagpatuloy siya ng paglakad at nakita niya si Levi na anak ni Alfeo, nakaupo sa paningilan ng buwis. Sinabi sa kanya ni Hesus, “Sumunod ka sa akin.” Tumindig naman si Levi at sumunod.Nang si Hesus at ang kanyang mga alagad ay kumakain sa bahay ni Levi, nakisalo sa kanila ang maraming publikano at mga makasalanang sumunod sa kanya. Nakita ito ng ilang eskribang kabilang sa pangkat ng mga Pariseo at tinanong nila ang kanyang mga alagad, “Bakit siya sumasalo sa mga publikano at sa mga makasalanan?” Narinig ito ni Hesus, at siya ay sumagot, “Hindi nangangailangan ng manggagamot ang walang sakit, kundi ang maysakit. Naparito ako upang tawagin ang mga makasalanan, hindi ang mga banal.”
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2024Friday of the 1st Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Antonio Maria Pucci, priestMemorial of Saint Arcadius, martyr[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 2: 1 - 12When Jesus returned to Capernaum after some days,it became known that he was at home.Many gathered together so that there was no longer room for them,not even around the door,and he preached the word to them.They came bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men.Unable to get near Jesus because of the crowd,they opened up the roof above him.After they had broken through,they let down the mat on which the paralytic was lying.When Jesus saw their faith, he said to him,“Child, your sins are forgiven.”Now some of the scribes were sitting there asking themselves,“Why does this man speak that way? He is blaspheming.Who but God alone can forgive sins?”Jesus immediately knew in his mind what they were thinking to themselves, so he said, “Why are you thinking such things in your hearts?Which is easier, to say to the paralytic,‘Your sins are forgiven,’or to say, ‘Rise, pick up your mat and walk’?But that you may knowthat the Son of Man has authority to forgive sins on earth”–he said to the paralytic,“I say to you, rise, pick up your mat, and go home.”He rose, picked up his mat at once, and went away in the sight of everyone.They were all astoundedand glorified God, saying, “We have never seen anything like this.”Video by Rienne Angeles: Full time worker/Digital evangelization ministry-One Touch Productions. Pastoral Leader and Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
BIYERNES, ENERO 12, 2024Biyernes ng Unang Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay San Antonio Maria Pucci, Pari Paggunita kay Saint Arcadius, Martir[MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 2 : 1 - 12Noong panahong iyon, bumalik si Hesus sa Capernaum, at kumalat ang balitang siya’y nasa kanyang tahanan. Kaya’t nagkatipon ang napakaraming tao, anupat wala nang matayuan kahit sa labas ng pintuan. Samantalang nangangaral si Hesus, may idinating na isang paralitikong dala ng apat katao. Hindi nila ito mailapit kay Hesus dahil sa dami ng tao, kaya’t binakbak nila ang bubong sa tapat niya, at inihugos ang paralitikong nakaratay sa kanyang higaan. Nang makita ni Hesus kung gaano kalaki ang kanilang pananalig, sinabi niya sa paralitiko, “Anak, ipinatatawad na ang mga kasalanan mo.” May nakaupo roong ilang eskriba na nagsaloob ng ganito: “Bakit nagsasalita ng ganito ang taong ito? Kalapastanganan sa Diyos iyan! Hindi ba’t Diyos lamang ang makapagpapatawad ng mga kasalanan?”Talos ni Hesus ang kanilang iniisip, kaya’t sinabi niya, “Bakit kayo nagsasaloob ng ganyan? Alin ba ang lalong madali: ang sabihin sa paralitiko, ‘Ipinatatawad na ang mga kasalanan mo,’ o ang sabihing, ‘Tumindig ka, dalhin mo ang iyong higaan at lumakad ka’? Patutunayan ko sa inyo na dito sa lupa, ang Anak ng Tao ay may kapangyarihang magpatawad ng mga kasalanan.” Sinabi niya sa paralitiko, “Tumindig ka, dalhin mo ang iyong higaan, at umuwi ka!” Tumindig naman ang paralitiko, binuhat ang kanyang higaan at umalis na nakikita ng lahat. Sila’y pawang nanggilalas at nagpuri sa Diyos. “Hindi pa kami nakakikita ng ganito!” sabi nila.Video by Bobby Quitain: Lawyer. Professor. Best-selling author. Preacher. Missionary.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2024Thursday of the 1st Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saint Paolinus, Bishop Memorial of Saint Hyginus, PopeMemorial of Saint Peter of Caesarea[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 1: 40 - 45 A leper came to him and kneeling down begged him and said,“If you wish, you can make me clean.”Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand,touched the leper, and said to him, “I do will it. Be made clean.”The leprosy left him immediately, and he was made clean.Then, warning him sternly, he dismissed him at once.Then he said to him, “See that you tell no one anything,but go, show yourself to the priestand offer for your cleansing what Moses prescribed;that will be proof for them.”The man went away and began to publicize the whole matter.He spread the report abroadso that it was impossible for Jesus to enter a town openly.He remained outside in deserted places,and people kept coming to him from everywhere.Video by Paulo de Alba: Training Manager-Alba Restaurante Espańol. Pastoral Leader South University District-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
HUWEBES, ENERO 11, 2024Huwebes ng Unang Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay Sto Paolinus, ObispoPaggunita kay Sto Hyginus, PapaPaggunita kay San Pedro ng Caesarea[MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 1 : 40 - 45Noong panahong iyon, may isang ketonging lumapit kay Hesus, nanikluhod at nagmakaawa: “Kung ibig po ninyo’y mapagagaling ninyo ako.” Nahabag si Hesus at hinipo siya, sabay ang wika, “Ibig ko. Gumaling ka!” Noon di’y nawala ang ketong at gumaling ang tao. Pinaalis siya agad ni Hesus matapos ang ganitong mahigpit na bilin: “Huwag mong sasabihin ito kaninuman. Sa halip ay pasuri ka sa saserdote. Pagkatapos, maghandog ka ayon sa iniutos ni Moises, upang patunayan sa mga tao na ikaw ay magaling na.” Ngunit umalis siya at bagkus ipinamalita ang nangyari, anupat hindi na hayagang makapasok ng bayan si Hesus. Naroon na lamang siya sa labas, sa mga ilang na pook, at doon pinagsasadya ng mga tao buhat sa iba’t ibang dako.Video by Joey Binay : Sales-Industrial Essential Oil/Fragrances. Head-Communications Ministry. Member: North & Central Sector of MM-Familia#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2024Wednesday of the 1st Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Agatone, Pope[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 1: 29 - 39 On leaving the synagogue, Jesus entered the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John.Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with a fever. They immediately told him about her. He approached, grasped her hand, and helped her up. Then the fever left her and she waited on them.When it was evening, after sunset, they brought to him all who were ill or possessed by demons.The whole town was gathered at the door. He cured many who were sick with various diseases,and he drove out many demons, not permitting them to speak because they knew him.Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed. Simon and those who were with him pursued him and on finding him said, “Everyone is looking for you.” He told them, “Let us go on to the nearby villages that I may preach there also. For this purpose have I come.” So he went into their synagogues, preaching and driving out demons throughout the whole of Galilee.Video by John Paul Felix: Missionary for Human Resource Business Partner. Covenanted for Christ Community (CFCC), Malaysia. Serving in core team of FIAT (Friends in Action for Christ, Kuala Lumpur) and Christ's Youth in Action (University Outreach , Penang)#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MIYERKULES, ENERO 10, 2024Miyerkules ng Unang Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay Sto Agatone, Papa[MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 1: 29 - 39Noong panahong iyon, mula sa sinagoga, si Hesus ay nagtuloy sa bahay nina Simon at Andres. Kasama niya sina Santiago at Juan. Nararatay noon ang biyenan ni Simon Pedro, dahil sa matinding lagnat, at ito’y agad nilang sinabi kay Hesus. Nilapitan ni Hesus ang babae, hinawakan sa kamay at ibinangon. Noon di’y inibsan ito ng lagnat at naglingkod sa kanila.Pagkalubog ng araw, dinala kay Hesus ang lahat ng maysakit at ang mga inaalihan ng demonyo, at nagkatipon ang buong bayan sa may pintuan ng bahay. Pinagaling niya ang maraming maysakit, anuman ang kanilang karamdaman at nagpalayas siya ng mga demonyo. Hindi niya hinayaang magsalita ang mga ito, sapagkat alam nila kung sino siya.Madaling-araw pa’y bumangon na si Hesus at nagtungo sa ilang na pook at nanalangin. Hinanap siya ni Simon at kanyang mga kasama. Nang siya ay matagpuan, sinabi nila, “Hinahanap po kayo ng lahat.” Ngunit sinabi ni Hesus, “Kailangang pumunta rin naman tayo sa mga kalapit-bayan upang makaparangal ako roon – ito ang dahilan ng pag-alis ko sa Capernaum.” At nilibot niya ang buong Galilea, na nangangaral sa mga sinagoga at nagpapalayas ng mga demonyo.Video by Bob Lopez: Communications specialist. Former Mission Director-Word of Joy Foundation/Institute for Pastoral Development. Trainer and formator serving dioceses, congregations and organizations. Faculty member.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024Tuesday of the 1st Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saint Corsini, Bishop[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 1: 21 - 28 Jesus came to Capernaum with his followers, and on the sabbath he entered the synagogue and taught. The people were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes. In their synagogue was a man with an unclean spirit; he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are–the Holy One of God!”
Jesus rebuked him and said, “Quiet! Come out of him!” The unclean spirit convulsed him and with a loud cry came out of him. All were amazed and asked one another, “What is this? A new teaching with authority. He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him.” His fame spread everywhere throughout the whole region of Galilee.Video by Steve Sandoval: CEO and Training Director-LeadCore Training and Consultancy. Strategic Planner; Organizational Development Expert; Pastoral Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon; Head of Training and Development -Pathways Ministry#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel #Mark12128 #JesusAuthority
MARTES, ENERO 9, 2024Martes ng Unang Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay Sto Corsini, Obispo[MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 1 : 21 - 28Sa lungsod ng Capernaum sa Araw ng Pamamahinga, si Hesus ay pumasok sa sinagoga at nagturo. Namangha ang mga tao sapagkat nagturo siya sa kanila na parang isang may kapangyarihan, at hindi tulad ng mga eskriba.
Bigla namang pumasok sa sinagoga ang isang lalaking inaalihan ng masamang espiritu, at sumigaw: “Ano ang pakialam mo sa amin, Hesus na taga-Nazaret? Naparito ka ba upang puksain kami? Kilala kita: ikaw ang Banal mula sa Diyos!” Ngunit iniutos ni Hesus sa masamang espiritu, “Tumahimik ka! Lumabas ka sa kanya!” Pinapangisay ng masamang espiritu ang tao, at sumisigaw na lumabas. Nanggilalas ang lahat, kaya’t sila’y nagtanungan, “Ano ito? Bagong aral? Nauutusan niya pati ang masamang espiritu. At sinunod naman siya!” At mabilis na kumalat sa buong Galilea ang balita tungkol kay Hesus.Video by JV Salayo: Teacher/Education consultant. Assistant site leader-Pathways Sta. Rosa. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2024The Baptism of the Lord Jesus ChristMemorial of Saint Severin of Noricum Memorial of Saint Lawrence Giustiniani [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 1: 7 - 11 This is what John the Baptist proclaimed: “One mightier than I is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” It happened in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized in the Jordan by John. On coming up out of the water he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit, like a dove, descending upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”Video by Adrian Menezes: Software engineer. Full time missionary-Christ's Youth in Action (CYA) University of Santo Tomas. From Mumbai, India.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel #BaptismofChrist #JohntheBaptist #Mark1711
LUNES, ENERO 8, 2024Kapistahan ng Pagbibinyag sa PanginoonPaggunita kay Sto Severin ng Noricum Paggunita kay Sto Laurencio Giustiniani [MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 1 : 7 - 11Noong panahong iyon, sinasabi ni Juan Bautista sa kanyang pangangaral: “Darating na kasunod ko ang isang makapangyarihan kaysa sa akin: ni hindi ako karapat-dapat magkalag ng tali ng kanyang mga panyapak. Binibinyagan ko kayo sa tubig, ngunit bibinyagan niya kayo sa Espiritu Santo.”Hindi nagluwat, dumating si Hesus mula sa Nazaret, Galilea, at siya’y bininyagan ni Juan sa Ilog-Jordan. Pagkaahung-pagkaahon ni Hesus sa tubig ay nakita niyang nabuksan ang kalangitan, at bumababa sa kanya ang Espiritu na gaya ng isang kalapati. At isang tinig ang nagmula sa langit: “Ikaw ang minamahal kong Anak, lubos kitang kinalulugdan.”Video by Adrian Bondoc: Human Resources and Training Consultant. Executive Producer-Kakaiba Ka! Ministry. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2024The Epiphany of the LordMemorial of Saint Raymond of Penafort, Dominican and Co-Founder of MercedariansMemorial of St Lucian, Antiochan Priest, MartyrMemorial of St Polieuto, Martyr[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 2: 1 - 12 When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its risingand have come to do him homage.” When King Herod heard this, he was greatly troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. Assembling all the chief priests and the scribes of the people, He inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. They said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it has been written through the prophet:
And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; since from you shall come a ruler, who is to shepherd my people Israel.”
Then Herod called the magi secretly and ascertained from them the time of the star’s appearance.He sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search diligently for the child. When you have found him, bring me word, that I too may go and do him homage.” After their audience with the king they set out. And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the child was. They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother. They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed for their country by another way.Video by Francis Ortega: Training Consultant. Cell group leader/Part of the governing body/Member-Servants of the Lord's Vineyard. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
LINGGO, ENERO 7, 2024Dakilang Kapistahan ng Pagpapakita ng PanginoonPaggunita kay Sto Raymundo ng Penafort, Dominicano, Tagapagtaguyod ng MercedariansPaggunita kay Sto Lucian, Paring ng Antioch, Martir Paggunita kay Sto Polieuto, Martyr[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 2 : 1 - 12Si Hesus ay ipinanganak sa Betlehem ng Judea noong kapanahunan ni haring Herodes. Dumating naman sa Jerusalem ang ilang Pantas mula sa Silangan at nagtanung-tanong doon: “Nasaan ang ipinanganak na Hari ng mga Judio? Nakita namin sa Silangan ang kanyang tala at naparito kami upang sambahin siya.” Nang mabalitaan ito ni haring Herodes, siya’y naligalig, gayun din ang buong Jerusalem. Kaya’t tinipon niya ang lahat ng punong saserdote at mga eskriba sa Israel at itinanong sa kanila kung saan ipinanganak ang Mesiyas. “Sa Betlehem po ng Judea,” tugon nila. “Ganito ang sinulat ng propeta:‘At ikaw, Betlehem, sa lupain ng Juda,ay hindi nga huli sa mga pangunahing bayan ng Juda.Sapagkat sa iyo lilitaw ang isang pinunona mamamahala sa aking bayang Israel.’”Nang mabatid ito, lihim na ipinatawag ni Herodes ang mga Pantas at itinanong kung kailan lumitaw ang mga tala. At pinalakad niya sila patungong Betlehem matapos pabilinan ng ganito: “Humayo kayo at inyong hanaping mabuti ang sanggol. Kapag inyong natagpuan, ibalita agad ninyo sa akin upang ako may makasamba sa kanya.” At lumakad na nga ang mga Pantas. Muli silang pinangunahan ng talang nakita nila sa silangan hanggang sa sumapit ito sa tapat ng kinaroroonan ng bata gayun na lamang ang galak ng mga Pantas nang makita ang tala! Pagpasok sa bahay, nakita nila ang bata sa piling ng kanyang inang si Maria. Lumapit sila at nagpatirapa at sinamba ang bata. Binuksan nila ang kanilang mga sisidlan at inihandog sa kanya ang dala nilang ginto, kamanyang at mira.Nang sila’y pabalik na, sinabi sa kanila ng Diyos sa pamamagitan ng panaginip na huwag na silang babalik kay Herodes. Kaya, nag-iba na sila ng daan pauwi.Video by Ruel Morales: Unit Manager/Financial Adviser-AXA Philippines. Independent Coffee Distributor. Covenanted Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 2024Saturday of Christmas TimeMemorial of St Carlo de Sezze. FranciscanMemorial of Rafaella of the Sacred Heart, Virgin, Foundress of the Ancelle of the Sacred HeartMemorial of St Andre Besette[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 1 : 7 - 11This is what John the Baptist proclaimed: "One mightier than I is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."It happened in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized in the Jordan by John. On coming up out of the water he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit, like a dove, descending upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, "You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased."Video by Bobby Quitain: Lawyer. Professor. Best-selling author. Preacher. Missionary.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
SABADO, ENERO 6, 2024Sabado sa Kapanahunan ng KapaskuhanPaggunita kay Sto Carlo de Sezze. FranciscanoPaggunita kay Rafaella ng Sacred Heart, Birhen, Tagapagtaguyod ng Ancelle of the Sacred HeartPaggunita kay St Andre Besette[MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 1: 7 - 11Noong panahong iyon, sinasabi ni Juan Bautista sa kanyang pangangaral: “Darating na kasunod ko ang isang makapangyarihan kaysa sa akin: ni hindi ako karapat-dapat magkalag ng tali ng kanyang mga panyapak. Binibinyagan ko kayo sa tubig, ngunit bibinyagan niya kayo sa Espiritu Santo.”Hindi nagluwat, dumating si Hesus mula sa Nazaret, Galilea, at siya’y bininyagan ni Juan sa Ilog-Jordan. Pagkaahung-pagkaahon ni Hesus sa tubig ay nakita niyang nabuksan ang kalangitan, at bumababa sa kanya ang Espiritu na gaya ng isang kalapati. At isang tinig ang nagmula sa langit: “Ikaw ang minamahal kong Anak, lubos kitang kinalulugdan.”OR[MABUTING BALITA]: Lucas 3, 23-28Noong panahong iyon, magtatatlumpung taon na si Hesus nang magsimula siyang mangaral. Ayon sa palagay ng mga tao, siya’y anak ni Jose na anak ni Eli, na anak ni Matat. Si Matat ay anak ni Levi na anak ni Melqui, at si Melqui naman’y anak ni Jana na anak ni Jose. Si Jose’y anak ni Matatias na anak ni Amos. Itong si Amos ay anak ni Nahum na anak ni Esli. Si Elsi’y anak naman ni Nage, anak ni Maat na anak ni Matatias. Si Matatias ay anak ni Semei na anak ni Jose. Si Jose’y anak ni Juda na anak ni Joana. At si Joana ay anak naman ni Resa na anak ni Zorobabel, anak ni Salatiel na anak naman ni Neri. Si Neri’y anak ni Melqui na anak ni Adi. Si Adi ay anak ni Cosam na anak ni Elmodam, na anak ni Er. Si Er nama’y anak ni Josue na anak ni Eliezer, anak ni Jorim na anak ni Matat. Si Matat ay anak ni Levi na anak ni Simeong anak ni Juda. Si Juda’y anak naman ni Jose. Si Jose’y anak ni Jonan na anak ni Eliaquim, na anak ni Melea. Itong si Melea’y anak ni Mainan na anak ni Matata, anak ni Natan na anak ni David. Si David ay anak ni Jesse na anak ni Obed, at si Obed ay anak naman ni Booz. Si Booz ay anak ni Salmon na anak ni Naason, anak ni Aminadab na anak ni Admin. Si Admin ay anak naman ni Arni na anak ni Esrom, na anak naman ni Fares. Si Fares ay anak ni Juda na anak ni Jacob. Si Jacob ay anak ni Isaac na anak naman ni Abraham. Si Abraham ay anak ni Tare na anak ni Nacor. Si Nacor ay anak ni Serug na anak ni Ragau, na anak naman ni Peleg, at si Peleg ay anak ni Heber na anak ni Sala. Si Sala’y anak ni Cainan na anak ni Arfaxad na anak naman ni Sem. Si Sem ay anak ni Noe, anak ni Lamec na anak ni Matusalem na anak naman ni Enoc. Si Enoc ay anak ni Jared na anak ni Mahalaleel na anak ni Cainan. Si Cainan ay anak ni Enos na anak naman ni Set. At si Set ay anak ni Adan na anak ng Diyos.Video by Alvin Fabella: COO, EScience Corp, South Sector Evangelization Head, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Speaker. Retreat Master.Radio anchor, Kakaiba Ka! Contributor- Kerygma Magazine/Didache. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa#catholic #biblereadings #Hesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #Hesukristo #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 2024Friday of Christmas TimeMemorial of St Edward, King of EnglandMemorial of St. John N. Neuman, Bishop of Philadelphia, USA[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 1 : 43 - 51Jesus decided to go to Galilee, and he found Philip. And Jesus said to him, "Follow me." Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the town of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael and told him, "We have found the one about whom Moses wrote in the law, and also the prophets, Jesus, son of Joseph, from Nazareth." But Nathanael said to him, "Can anything good come from Nazareth?" Philip said to him, "Come and see." Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him, "Here is a true child of Israel. There is no duplicity in him." Nathanael said to him, "How do you know me?" Jesus answered and said to him, "Before Philip called you, I saw you under the fig tree." Nathanael answered him, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel." Jesus answered and said to him, "Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than this." And he said to him, "Amen, amen, I say to you, you will see the sky opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man."Video by Den Mark Gillesania: Businessman. Regional Director for East Visayas-Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon. Pastoral Leader-Servants of the Loving God. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
BIYERNES, ENERO 5, 2024Biyernes sa Kapanahunan ng KapaskuhanPag-alaala kay Sto Juan N. Neuman, Obispo ng Philadelphia, Estados UnidosPag-alala kay Sto Eduardo, Hari ng Inglatera[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 1: 43 - 51Noong panahong iyon, minabuti ni Hesus na magpunta sa Galilea. Nakita niya si Felipe, at sinabi rito, “Sumunod ka sa akin.” Si Felipe’y taga-Betsaida, tulad nina Andres at Pedro. Hinanap ni Felipe si Natanael, at sinabi rito, “Natagpuan namin si Hesus na taga-Nazaret, ang anak ni Jose. Siya ang tinutukoy ni Moises sa kanyang sinulat sa Kautusan, at gayun din ang mga propeta.” “May nagmumula bang mabuti sa Nazaret?” tanong ni Natanael. Sumagot si Felipe, “Halika’t tingnan mo.”Nang malapit na si Natanael ay sinabi ni Hesus, “Masdan ninyo ang isang tunay na Israelita; siya’y hindi magdaraya!” Tinanong siya ni Natanael, “Paano ninyo ako nakilala?” Sumagot si Hesus, “Bago ka pa tawagin ni Felipe, nakita na kita nang ikaw ay nasa ilalim ng puno ng igos.” “Rabi, kayo po ang Anak ng Diyos! Kayo ang Hari ng Israel!” Wika ni Natanael. Sinabi ni Hesus, “Nanampalataya ka ba dahil sa sinabi ko sa iyong nakita kita sa ilalim ng puno ng igos? Makakakita ka ng mga bagay na higit kaysa rito!” At sinabi niya sa lahat, “Tandaan ninyo: makikita ninyong bukas ang langit, at ang mga anghel ng Diyos ay manhik-manaog sa kinaroroonan ng Anak ng Tao!”Video by Nadz Gawat: Training Head-BDO Network Bank-MSME. Preacher-Pathways ministry. Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 2024Thursday of Christmas TimeMemorial of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 1 : 35 - 42John was standing with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by, he said, “Behold, the Lamb of God.” The two disciples heard what he said and followed Jesus. Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Rabbi” (which translated means Teacher), “where are you staying?” He said to them, “Come, and you will see.”So they went and saw where he was staying, and they stayed with him that day.It was about four in the afternoon. Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two who heard John and followed Jesus. He first found his own brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah,” which is translated Christ. Then he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said,“You are Simon the son of John; you will be called Cephas,” which is translated Peter. Reflection by Danny Dy: Management consultant and urban farmer. CEFAM-counselor. Former CYA and member of LNP.Core team member for National Family Life Service Coordination-BCBP. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
HUWEBES, ENERO 4, 2024Huwebes sa Kapanahunan ng PaskoPaggunita kay Santa Angela ng Foligno, PransiskanoPaggunita kay Santa Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton, Tagapagtatag ng Sisters of Charity of St Joseph[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 1 : 35 - 42Noong panahong iyon, naroon uli si Juan at ang dalawa sa kanyang mga alagad. Nakita niya si Hesus na nagdaraan, at kanyang sinabing, “Ito ang Kordero ng Diyos!” Narinig ng dalawang alagad ang sinabi niya, at sumunod sila kay Hesus. Lumingon si Hesus at nang makitang sumusunod sila ay kanyang tinanong, “Ano ang hinahanap ninyo?” Sumagot sila, “Saan po kayo nakatira, Rabi?” Ang kahulugan ng salitang ito’y Guro. “Halikayo at tingnan ninyo,” ani Hesus. Sumama sila at nakita nila ang kanyang tinitirhan; at tumuloy sila roon nang araw na yaon. Noo’y mag-iikaapat na ng hapon.Ang isa sa dalawang nakarinig kay Juan at sumunod kay Hesus ay si Andres na kapatid ni Simon Pedro. Una niyang hinanap ang kapatid niyang ito, at kanyang sinabi sa kanya, “Natagpuan namin ang Mesias!” Ang kahulugan ng salitang ito’y Kristo. At siya’y isinama ni Andres kay Hesus. Tiningnan ni Hesus si Simon at sinabi sa kanya, “Ikaw si Simon na anak ni Juan. Ang ipangangalan ko sa iyo’y Cefas.” Ang katumbas ng ngalang ito’y Pedro.Reflection by Raoul Roncal: Licensed Engineer (ECE). Lay missionary-Servants of the Word Brotherhood. Theology Instructor, Ateneo de Manila University. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MIYERKULES, ENERO 3, 2024Miyerkules sa Panahon ng PaskoPag-alaala kay San Anterus, PapaPag-alaala kay Santa Genevieve, BirhenPag-alaala kay Santo Jose Mari Tomasi, Pari ng Theatine, KardinalPag-alaala kay Santo Telephore, Papa ad Martir[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 1: 29 - 34Kinabukasan, nakita ni Juan si Hesus na lumalapit sa kanya. Sinabi niya, “Ito ang Kordero ng Diyos. Ito ang nag-aalis ng mga kasalanan ng sanlibutan! Siya ang tinutukoy ko nang sabihin kong dumarating na kasunod ko ang isang higit sa akin sapagkat siya’y siya na bago pa ako ipanganak. Hindi ko rin siya lubos na nakikilala noon, bagamat ako’y naparitong nagbibinyag sa tubig upang ipakilala siya sa Israel.”Ito ang patotoo ni Juan, “Nakita ko ang Espiritung bumababa buhat sa langit, gaya ng isang kalapati, at nanatili sa kanya. Hindi ko nga siya lubos na nakikilala noon, ngunit ang nagsugo sa akin upang magbinyag sa tubig ang nagsabi sa akin, ‘Makikita mo ang Espiritu na bababa at mananatili sa isang tao – siya ang magbibinyag sa pamamagitan ng Espiritu Santo.’ Nakita ko ito, at pinatototohanan kong siya ang Anak ng Diyos.”
Reflection by Edwin Hermoso: Professional photographer. Site Leader-Pathways Alabang, Pastoral Leader- South District of Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MARTES, ENERO 2, 2024Paggunita kina Dakilang San Basilio at San Gregorio Nasianseno, mga Obispo at Pantas ng Simbahan[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 1: 19 - 28Nang suguin ng mga Judio sa Jerusalem ang ilang saserdote at Levita upang itanong kung sino siya, sinabi ni Juan ang katotohanan. Sinabi niyang hindi siya ang Mesias. “Kung gayo’y sino ka?” tanong nila. “Ikaw ba si Elias?” “Hindi po,” tugon niya. “Ikaw ba ang Propetang hinihintay namin?” Sumagot siya, “Hindi po.” “Sino ka kung gayun?” Tanong nila uli. “Sabihin mo sa amin para masabi namin sa mga nagsugo sa amin. Ano ang masasabi mo tungkol sa iyong sarili?” Sumagot si Juan, “Ako ‘Ang tinig ng isang sumisigaw sa ilang: Tuwirin ninyo ang daraanan ng Panginoon!’” Ang Propeta Isaias ang maysabi nito. Ang mga nagtanong ay sugo ng mga Pariseo. Muli nilang tinanong si Juan, “Bakit ka nagbibinyag, hindi pala naman ikaw ang Mesias, ni si Elias, ni ang Propeta?” Sumagot siya, “Ako’y nagbibinyag sa tubig, ngunit nasa gitna ninyo ang isang hindi ninyo nakikilala. Siya ang susunod sa akin, subalit hindi ako karapat-dapat magkalag man lamang ng tali ng kanyang panyapak.” Ito’y nangyari sa Betania, sa ibayo ng Jordan na pinagbibinyagan ni Juan.
Reflection by Roy Azarcon: Research and Tutorial Services. Pathways Wide Intercession Ministry Head. Tahanan ng Panginoon Area Worker. Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2024Memorial of Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors of the Church[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 1: 19 - 28This is the testimony of John. When the Jews from Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to him to ask him, “Who are you?” he admitted and did not deny it, but admitted, “I am not the Christ.” So they asked him, “What are you then? Are you Elijah?” And he said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.” So they said to him, “Who are you, so we can give an answer to those who sent us? What do you have to say for yourself?” He said: “I am the voice of one crying out in the desert,‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’ as Isaiah the prophet said.” Some Pharisees were also sent. They asked him, “Why then do you baptize if you are not the Christ or Elijah or the Prophet?” John answered them, “I baptize with water; but there is one among you whom you do not recognize,the one who is coming after me, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to untie.” This happened in Bethany across the Jordan, where John was baptizing.Reflection by Jim Orbe: Lay missionary. Lifelong brother of the Servants of the Word. Kairos Asia Director. Covenanted Member, Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #Jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #God #JesusChrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel
MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 2023 Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of GodThe Octave Day of Christmas[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 2: 16 - 21The shepherds went in haste to Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known the message that had been told them about this child. All who heard it were amazed by what had been told them by the shepherds. And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart. Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, just as it had been told to them. When eight days were completed for his circumcision, he was named Jesus, the name given him by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.Reflection by Bobby Quitain: Lawyer. Professor. Best-selling author. Preacher. Missionary. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2023 Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and JosephMemorial of St Sylvester I, PopeMemorial of Saints Donata, Paulina and Hillary, Martyrs on the Via Salaria NuovaMemorial of St Melany, Roman Patron[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 2 : 22 - 40When the days were completed for their purification according to the law of Moses, they took him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord, just as it is written in the law of the Lord. Every male that opens the womb shall be consecrated to the Lord, and to offer the sacrifice of a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons, in accordance with the dictate in the law of the Lord.Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout,awaiting the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Christ of the Lord. He came in the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to perform the custom of the law in regard to him, He took him into his arms and blessed God, saying: “Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word, 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.” The child’s father and mother were amazed at what was said about him; and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted - and you yourself a sword will pierce - so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
There was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived seven years with her husband after her marriage, and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day with fasting and prayer. And coming forward at that very time, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were awaiting the redemption of Jerusalem. When they had fulfilled all the prescriptions of the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.Reflection by Raoul Roncal: Licensed Engineer (ECE). Lay missionary-Servants of the Word Brotherhood. Theology Instructor, Ateneo de Manila University. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
SABADO, DISYEMBRE 30, 2023 Ika-6 na Araw ng Pagdiriwang sa Pasko ng PagsilangPaggunita kay San Felix I, Papa[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUCAS 2 : 36 - 40Noong panahong iyon, naroon sa templo ang isang propetang babae na ang pangalan ay Ana, anak ni Fanuel na mula sa lipi ni Aser. Siya’y napakatanda na. Pitong taon lamang silang nagsama ng kanyang asawa, nang siya’y mabalo. At ngayon, walumpu’t apat na taon na siya. Lagi siya sa templo at araw-gabi’y sumasamba sa Diyos sa pamamagitan ng pag-aayuno at pananalangin. Lumapit siya nang oras ding iyon at nagpasalamat sa Diyos. Nagsalita rin siya tungkol kay Hesus sa lahat ng naghihintay sa pagpapalaya ng Diyos sa Jerusalem.
Nang maisagawa ng mga magulang ni Hesus ang lahat ng bagay ayon sa Kautusan, bumalik na sila sa kanilang bayan, sa Nazaret, Galilea. Ang batang si Hesus ay lumaking malakas, marunong at kalugud-lugod sa paningin ng Diyos.
Reflection by Ruel Aguirre: Pastoral Trainor for CFC leaders and missionaries for local and foreign deployment. Lay missionary assigned for long-term mission in Southern Africa and Kalinga province. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2023 The 5th Day in the Octave of Christmas Memorial of St Thomas Beckett, Bishop of Canterbury, Martyr[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 2: 22 - 35When the days were completed for their purification according to the law of Moses, the parents of Jesus took him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord, just as it is written in the law of the Lord.Every male that opens the womb shall be consecrated to the Lord, and to offer the sacrifice ofa pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons, in accordance with the dictate in the law of the Lord.Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout,awaiting the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Christ of the Lord. He came in the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to perform the custom of the law in regard to him, he took him into his arms and blessed God, saying:"Lord, now let your servant go in peace; your word has been fulfilled: my own eyes have seen the salvation which you prepared in the sight of every people, a light to reveal you to the nations and the glory of your people Israel."The child's father and mother were amazed at what was said about him; and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, "Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel,and to be a sign that will be contradicted (and you yourself a sword will pierce) so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed."Reflection by Lorna Campos: Leadership Trainer. Meta-Coach. Mentor. Youth Facilitator. Inspirational speaker. Covenanted member-Ligaya ng Panginoon. Senior woman leader-University District. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
HUWEBES, DISYEMBRE 28, 2023 Kapistahan ng mga Banal na Sanggol na Walang Kamalayan, Mga MartirIkaapat Araw ng Pagdiriwang sa Pasko ng Pagsilang[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATEO 2 : 13 - 18Pagkaalis ng mga Pantas, napakita kay Jose sa panaginip ang isang anghel ng Panginoon. Sinabi sa kanya, “Magbangon ka, dalhin mo agad sa Egipto ang mag-ina. At huwag kayong aalis doon hangga’t hindi ko sinasabi sa iyo, sapagkat hahanapin ni Herodes ang sanggol upang patayin.” Kaya dali-daling bumangon si Jose at nang gabing iyo’y dinala sa Egipto ang mag-ina. Doon sila tumira hanggang sa mamatay si Herodes. Nangyari ito upang matupad ang sinabi ng Panginoon sa pamamagitan ng propeta, “Tinawag ko ang aking Anak mula sa Egipto.”
Galit na galit si Herodes nang malamang siya’y napaglalangan ng mga Pantas. Kaya’t ipinapatay niya ang mga batang lalaki sa Betlehem at mga palibot na pook – lahat ng may gulang na dalawang taon pababa, alinsunod sa panahon ng paglitaw ng tala na natiyak niya sa mga Pantas.Sa gayo’y natupad ang sinabi ni Propeta Jeremias:“Narinig sa Rama ang malakas na panaghoy.Tinatangisan ni Raquel ang kanyang mga anak.Hindi siya maaliw sa tindi ng kalungkutan dahil sa pagkamatay nila.”Reflection by Paula Kristina Gawat : Public Servant-Engineer; Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa #Hesus
MIYERKULES, DISYEMBRE 27, 2023 Kapistahan ni San Juan, Apostoles at Tagapaghayag ng Mabuting BalitaPag-alaala kay Santa Fabiola, Romanang Balo at Disipulo ng San Jerome[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 20: 2 - 8Madilim-dilim pa nang araw ng Linggo, patakbong pumunta si Maria Magdalena kay Simon Pedro at sa alagad na mahal ni Hesus, at sinabi sa kanila, “Kinuha sa libingan ang Panginoon at hindi namin alam kung saan dinala!” Kaya’t si Pedro at ang nasabing alagad ay nagpunta sa libingan. Kapwa sila tumakbo ngunit si Pedro’y naunahan ng kasamang alagad. Yumuko ito at sumilip sa loob. Nakita niyang nakalagay ang mga kayong lino, ngunit hindi siya pumasok. Kasunod niyang dumating si Simon Pedro at tuluy-tuloy itong pumasok sa libingan. Nakita niya ang mga kayong lino, at ang panyong ibinalot sa ulo. Hindi ito kasama ng mga kayong lino, kundi hiwalay na nakatiklop sa isang tabi. Pumasok din ang alagad na naunang dumating; nakita niya ito at siya’y naniwala.Reflection by Jay Guiyab: BSCE graduate. Customer Service representative. Familia Member. Mission Head for Singles-Baguio. Familia Young Adults Coordinator. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
MARTES, DISYEMBRE 26, 2023 Kapistahan ni San Esteban, Ang Unang MartirIkalawang Araw ng Pagdiriwang sa Pasko ng Pagsilang[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 10:17-22Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad, “Mag-ingat kayo, sapagkat may mga taong magkakanulo sa inyo sa mga hukuman; at hahagupitin nila kayo sa mga sinagoga. Dahil sa akin, ihaharap kayo sa mga gobernador at mga hari, at magpapatotoo kayo sa harapan nila at ng mga Hentil. Kapag nililitis na kayo, huwag kayong mabalisa tungkol sa sasabihin ninyo o kung paano ninyo sasabihin. Pagdating ng oras, ito’y ipagkakaloob sa inyo. Sapagkat hindi kayo ang magsasalita kundi ang Espiritu ng inyong Ama ang magsasalita sa pamamagitan ninyo.“Ipagkakanulo ng kapatid ang kanyang kapatid upang ipapatay; gayun din ang gagawin ng ama sa kanyang anak. Lalabanan ng mga anak ang kanilang mga magulang, at papapatay. Kapopootan kayo ng lahat dahil sa akin; ngunit ang manatiling tapat hanggang wakas ang siyang maliligtas.”Reflection by Nadz Gawat: Training Head-BDO Network Bank-MSME. Preacher-Pathways ministry. Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. (Note : 1st and 3rd Friday of the month LNP). #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
MONDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2023 The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ (Christmas)[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 1 :1 - 18In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came to be through him, and without him nothing came to be. What came to be through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race; the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. A man named John was sent from God. He came for testimony, to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but came to testify to the light. The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world came to be through him, but the world did not know him. He came to what was his own, but his own people did not accept him. But to those who did accept him he gave power to become children of God, to those who believe in his name, who were born not by natural generation nor by human choice nor by a man’s decision but of God. And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us, and we saw his glory, the glory as of the Father’s only Son, full of grace and truth. John testified to him and cried out, saying, “This was he of whom I said, ‘The one who is coming after me ranks ahead of me because he existed before me.’” From his fullness we have all received, grace in place of grace, because while the law was given through Moses, grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. No one has ever seen God. The only Son, God, who is at the Father’s side, has revealed him.Reflection by Jake Yap: Brother-Servants of the Word. Professor of dogmatic and systematic theology-Loyola School of Theology (ADMU). Coordinator-in-Charge of Teaching-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. Doctorate in Theology-University of Oxford. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2023 4th Sunday of AdventMemorial of St Tarsilla, Roman Virgin, Aunt of St Gregory the GreatMemorial of St Irma, Abbess[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 1: 26 - 38The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin's name was Mary. And coming to her, he said, "Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you." But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Then the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God."Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end."But Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, since I have no relations with a man?" And the angel said to her in reply, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God. And behold, Elizabeth, your relative, has also conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called barren; for nothing will be impossible for God." Mary said, "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word." Then the angel departed from her.Reflection by Eddie Mendoza: Senior Executive for the Joy-Nostalg Group; Former Sector Coordinator of Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2023 Saturday of the 3rd Week of AdventMemorial of St John of Kanty, Priest [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 1 : 57 - 66When the time arrived for Elizabeth to have her child she gave birth to a son. Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown his great mercy toward her, and they rejoiced with her.When they came on the eighth day to circumcise the child, they were going to call him Zechariah after his father, but his mother said in reply, "No. He will be called John." But they answered her,"There is no one among your relatives who has this name." So they made signs, asking his father what he wished him to be called. He asked for a tablet and wrote, "John is his name," and all were amazed.Immediately his mouth was opened, his tongue freed, and he spoke blessing God. Then fear came upon all their neighbors, and all these matters were discussed throughout the hill country of Judea.All who heard these things took them to heart, saying, "What, then, will this child be? For surely the hand of the Lord was with him."Reflection by Vanessa Ocampo: Corporate Trainer/Financial Consultant. Senior Woman Leader Trainee/Pastoral Leader-Servants of the Living God Community (Ormoc, Leyte).#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023 Friday of the 3rd Week of AdventMemorial of St. Francesca Saverio Cabrini, Virgin, Foundress of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart Of Jesus[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 1 : 46 - 56Mary said: "My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior. for he has looked upon his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name. He has mercy on those who fear him in every generation. He has shown the strength of his arm, and has scattered the proud in their conceit. He has cast down the mighty from their thrones and has lifted up the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty. He has come to the help of his servant Israel for he remembered his promise of mercy, the promise he made to our fathers, to Abraham and his children for ever."Mary remained with Elizabeth about three months and then returned to her home.Reflection by Mitch Fernandez: Trainer - Personality Development Program. Covenanted Member - Holy Trinity Community. Senior Woman Leader. Former Member - Lingkod ng Panginoon, Davao. Wife of Nicol Fernandez. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2023 Thursday of the 3rd Week of AdventMemorial of St Canisius, Jesuit and Doctor of the ChurchMemorial of St Micah, Prophet[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 1 : 39 - 45Mary set out in those days and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth.When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, "Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy.Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled."Reflection by Chris Felix: Missionary who works in compliance for a financial institution. A servant from the Church of St. Thomas More, Catholic Church. From Subang Jaya, Malaysia.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2023 Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Advent[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 1 : 26 - 38In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin's name was Mary.And coming to her, he said, "Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you." But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Then the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High,and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his Kingdom there will be no end."But Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, since I have no relations with a man?" And the angel said to her in reply, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God. And behold, Elizabeth, your relative, has also conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called barren; for nothing will be impossible for God."Mary said, "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word."Then the angel departed from her.Reflection by Peter Lino: National Health, Safety and Environment Manager. Pastoral Leader and lead trainor for Pastoral Leaders- God's Light Community. Sydney, Australia.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2023 Tuesday of the 3rd Week of AdventMemorial of Blessed Urban V, PopeMemorial of St Anastasius, Pope[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 1 : 5 - 25In the days of Herod, King of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah of the priestly division of Abijah; his wife was from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. Both were righteous in the eyes of God, observing all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blamelessly. But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren and both were advanced in years.Once when he was serving as priest in his division's turn before God, according to the practice of the priestly service, he was chosen by lot to enter the sanctuary of the Lord to burn incense. Then, when the whole assembly of the people was praying outside at the hour of the incense offering, the angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right of the altar of incense. Zechariah was troubled by what he saw, and fear came upon him.But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall name him John. And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth, for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He will drink neither wine nor strong drink. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his mother's womb, and he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God. He will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah to turn the hearts of fathers toward children and the disobedient to the understanding of the righteous, to prepare a people fit for the Lord."Then Zechariah said to the angel, "How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is advanced in years." And the angel said to him in reply, "I am Gabriel, who stand before God. I was sent to speak to you and to announce to you this good news. But now you will be speechless and unable to talk until the day these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled at their proper time."Meanwhile the people were waiting for Zechariah and were amazed that he stayed so long in the sanctuary. But when he came out, he was unable to speak to them, and they realized that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary. He was gesturing to them but remained mute.Then, when his days of ministry were completed, he went home.After this time his wife Elizabeth conceived, and she went into seclusion for five months, saying,"So has the Lord done for me at a time when he has seen fit to take away my disgrace before others."Reflection by Francis Ortega : Training Consultant. Cell group leader/Part of the governing body/Member-Servants of the Lord's Vineyard.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2023 Monday of the 3rd Week of AdventMemorial of St Malachy, ProphetMemorial of St Ganatius, Bishop of Tours[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 1 : 18 - 25This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with a child through the Holy Spirit. Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her quietly. Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins." All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means "God is with us." When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home. He had no relations with her until she bore a son, and he named him Jesus.Reflection by Joey Binay: Sales-Industrial Essential Oil/Fragrances. Head-Communications Ministry. Member: North & Central Sector of MM-Familia.Music by: “Christmas” by Scott Buckley (Sweden)More Scott Buckley songs on our website: https://breakingcopyright.com/artist/scott-buckley#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2023 Third Sunday of AdventMemorial of St Daniel, ProphetMemorial of Saints Hannah, Mishael and ArariahMemorial of St John Matha, Priest, Founder of the TrinitariansMemorial of Blessed Hyacinthe Cormier, Dominican[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 1 : 6-8, 19-28A man named John was sent from God. He came for testimony, to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but came to testify to the light. And this is the testimony of John. When the Jews from Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to him to ask him, “Who are you?” He admitted and did not deny it, but admitted, “I am not the Christ.” So they asked him,“What are you then? Are you Elijah?” And he said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.” So they said to him, “Who are you, so we can give an answer to those who sent us? What do you have to say for yourself?” He said: “I am the voice of one crying out in the desert, ‘make straight the way of the Lord,’” as Isaiah the prophet said.” Some Pharisees were also sent. They asked him,“Why then do you baptize if you are not the Christ or Elijah or the Prophet?” John answered them,“I baptize with water; but there is one among you whom you do not recognize, the one who is coming after me, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to untie.” This happened in Bethany across the Jordan, where John was baptizing.Reflection by MM Bogarin: Fashion designer-Ccicci. Pastoral leader. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2023 Saturday of the 2nd Week of AdventMemorial of St David, King and ProphetMemorial of St. Adelaide, Empress[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: Mt 17:9a, 10-13As they were coming down from the mountain, the disciples asked Jesus, "Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?" He said in reply, "Elijah will indeed come and restore all things; but I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him but did to him whatever they pleased. So also will the Son of Man suffer at their hands." Then the disciples understoodthat he was speaking to them of John the Baptist.Reflection by Pao Antonio: Financial Planner. Resident Preacher and Executive Producer of Pathways of Hope. Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2023 Friday of the 2nd Week of AdventMemorial of St Valerian, Bishop in Africa and Martyr[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 11 : 16 - 19
Jesus said to the crowds: "To what shall I compare this generation? It is like children who sit in marketplaces and call to one another, 'We played the flute for you, but you did not dance, we sang a dirge but you did not mourn.' For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they said, 'He is possessed by a demon.' The Son of Man came eating and drinking and they said, 'Look, he is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.' But wisdom is vindicated by her works."Reflection by Rienne Angeles: Full time worker/Digital evangelization ministry-One Touch Productions. Pastoral Leader and Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
BIYERNES, DISYEMBRE 15, 2023Biyernes ng Ika-2 Linggo sa Panahon ng Pagdating ng PanginoonPag-alaala kay San Valerian, Obispo sa Africa at isang martir[MABUTING BALITA]: Mateo 11, 16-19Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa mga tao, “Sa ano ko nga ihahambing ang mga tao ngayon? Katulad sila ng mga batang nakaupo sa plasa at sumisigaw sa kanilang mga kalaro, ‘Tinugtugan namin kayo ng plauta, ngunit hindi kayo sumayaw! Nanambitan kami, ngunit hindi kayo tumangis!’ Sapagkat naparito si Juan na nag-aayuno at di umiinom ng alak, at sinasabi nila, ‘Inaalihan siya ng demonyo!’ Naparito rin ang Anak ng Tao, na kumakain at umiinom, at sinasabi naman nila, ‘Masdan ninyo ang taong ito! Matakaw at naglalasing, kaibigan ng mga publikano at mga makasalanan!’ Gayunman, ang karunungan ng Diyos ay napatutunayang tama sa pamamagitan ng kanyang mga gawa.”Reflection by Alvin Fabella: COO, EScience Corp, South Sector Evangelization Head, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Speaker. Retreat Master.Radio anchor, Kakaiba Ka! Contributor- Kerygma Magazine/Didache#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2023 Memorial of Saint John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church, Discalced Carmelite[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 11 : 11 - 15Jesus said to the crowds: "Amen, I say to you, among those born of women there has been none greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the Kingdom of heaven is greater than he. From the days of John the Baptist until now, the Kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent are taking it by force. All the prophets and the law prophesied up to the time of John. And if you are willing to accept it, he is Elijah, the one who is to come. Whoever has ears ought to hear."Reflection by Jam Dabuet: Full-time missionary-Christ’s Youth in Action. Pastoral Leader/Member - Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
HUWEBES, DISYEMBRE 14, 2023Huwebes sa Ika-2 Linggo sa Panahon ng Pagdating ng PanginoonPaggunita kay San Juan de la Cruz, pari at pantas ng Simbahan[MABUTING BALITA]: Mateo 11: 11 - 15Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa mga tao: “Sinasabi ko sa inyo: sa mga isinilang, walang lumilitaw na higit na dakila kay Juan Bautista; ngunit ang pinakaaba sa mga taong pinaghaharian ng Diyos ay dakila kaysa kanya. Mula nang mangaral si Juan Bautista hanggang ngayon, ang kaharian ng Diyos ay nagdaranas ng karahasan at inaagaw ng mararahas. Sapagkat ang mga propeta at Kautusan ay nagpahayag tungkol sa paghahari ng Diyos hanggang sa dumating si Juan. Kung maniniwala kayo, siya ang Elias na darating. Ang may pandinig ay makinig!”Reflection by Raoul Roncal: Licensed Engineer (ECE). Lay missionary-Servants of the Word Brotherhood. Theology Instructor, Ateneo de Manila University#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2023 Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Advent Memorial of St Lucy, Virgin and Martyr[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 11 : 28 - 30Jesus said to the crowds: "Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light."Reflection by Tin Yu: Licensed Physical Therapist. Full-time missionary— Christ’s Youth in Action. Underway member— Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
MIYERKULES, DISYEMBRE 13, 2023Miyerkules sa Ika-2 Linggo sa Panahon ng Pagdating ng PanginoonPag-alaala kay Santa Lucia, Birhen at Martir[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 11: 28 - 30Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus: “Lumapit kayo sa akin, kayong lahat na napapagal at nabibigatan sa inyong pasanin, at kayo’y pagpapahingahin ko. Pasanin ninyo ang aking pamatok, at mag-aral kayo sa akin; ako’y maamo at mababang-loob at makasusumpong kayo ng kapahingahan para sa inyong kaluluwa. Sapagkat maginhawang dalhin ang aking pamatok, at magaan ang pasaning ibibigay ko sa inyo.”Reflection by Paul Gerard Saret: Product Manager, Cargill Philippines. District Evangelization and Music Ministry of NS1C. Underway Member of Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa #Hesus
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2023 Tuesday of the Second Week of Advent Feast of the Blessed Mary Virgin of GuadalupeMemorial of St Gregory III, Pope[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 1 : 26 - 38 The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. And coming to her, he said, “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.” But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary,for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his Kingdom there will be no end.” But Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I have no relations with a man?” And the angel said to her in reply, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God. And behold, Elizabeth, your relative, has also conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called barren; for nothing will be impossible for God.” Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.Reflection by Aiania Dalangin: Missionary-Kairos Asia; Former member-The Light Of the World Iligan and Cagayan de Oro; Member-Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon and Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
MARTES, DISYEMBRE 12, 2023Martes ng Ika-2 Linggo sa Panahon ng Pagdating ng PanginoonKapistahan ng Mahal na Ina ng GuadalupePag-alaala kay San Gregorio III, Papa[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 1 :26 - 38Noong panahong iyon, ang anghel Gabriel ay sinugo ng Diyos sa Nazaret, Galilea, sa isang dalaga na ang pangala’y Maria. Siya’y nakatakdang ikasal kay Jose, isang lalaki buhat sa lipi ni Haring David. Paglapit ng anghel sa kinaroroonan ng dalaga, binati niya ito. “Matuwa ka! Ikaw ay kalugod-lugod sa Diyos,” wika niya. “Sumasaiyo ang Panginoon!” Nagulumihanan si Maria sa gayong pangungusap, at inisip niyang mabuti kung ano ang kahulugan niyon. Kaya’t sinabi sa kanya ng anghel, “Huwag kang matakot, Maria, sapagkat kinalulugdan ka ng Diyos. Makinig ka! Ikaw ay maglilihi at manganganak ng isang lalaki, at siya’y tatawagin mong Hesus. Magiging dakila siya, at tatawaging Anak ng Kataas-taasan. Ibibigay sa kanya ng Panginoong Diyos ang trono ng kanyang amang si David. Maghahari siya sa angkan ni Jacob magpakailanman, at ang kanyang paghahari ay walang hanggan.”“Paanong mangyayari ito, gayong ako’y dalaga?” tanong ni Maria. Sumagot ang anghel, “Bababa sa iyo ang Espiritu Santo, at lililiman ka ng kapangyarihan ng Kataas-taasan. Kaya’t banal ang ipanganganak mo at tatawaging Anak ng Diyos. Natatandaan mo ang iyong kamag-anak na si Elisabet? Alam ng lahat na siya’y baog, ngunit naglihi siya sa kabila ng kanyang katandaan. At ngayo’y ikaanim na buwan na ng kanyang pagdadalantao – sapagkat walang hindi mapangyayari ang Diyos.”Sumagot si Maria, “Ako’y alipin ng Panginoon. Mangyari sa akin ang iyong sinabi.” At nilisan siya ng anghel.Reflection by JV Salayo : Teacher/Education consultant. Assistant site leader-Pathways Sta. Rosa. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa #Hesus
MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2023 Monday of the 2nd Week of Advent Memorial of Saint Damasus I, Pope[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 5 : 17 - 26One day as Jesus was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law, who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and Jerusalem, were sitting there, and the power of the Lord was with him for healing. And some men brought on a stretcher a man who was paralyzed; they were trying to bring him in and set him in his presence. But not finding a way to bring him in because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and lowered him on the stretcher through the tiles into the middle in front of Jesus. When Jesus saw their faith, he said, "As for you, your sins are forgiven."Then the scribes and Pharisees began to ask themselves, "Who is this who speaks blasphemies?Who but God alone can forgive sins?" Jesus knew their thoughts and said to them in reply,"What are you thinking in your hearts? Which is easier, to say, 'Your sins are forgiven,'or to say, 'Rise and walk'? But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins"– he said to the one who was paralyzed, "I say to you, rise, pick up your stretcher, and go home."He stood up immediately before them, picked up what he had been lying on, and went home, glorifying God. Then astonishment seized them all and they glorified God, and, struck with awe, they said, "We have seen incredible things today."Reflection by Jon Kasilag: Founding Principal Engineer, AMH Phils.,Inc. Former Senior Lecturer-UP. Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon. Site Leader-Pathways North Quezon City. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa #Jesus
LUNES, DISYEMBRE 11, 2023Lunes ng Ika-2 Linggo sa Panahon ng Pagdating ng PanginoonPaggunita kay San Damaso I, Papa[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 5 : 17 -26Minsan nang nagtuturo si Hesus, naroon din ang mga Pariseo at mga tagapagturo ng Kautusan na mula sa mga bayan ng Galilea at Judea, at sa Jerusalem. At sumasakanya ang kapangyarihan ng Panginoon upang magpagaling ng mga maysakit. May dumating na ilang tao, dala ang isang paralitikong nasa higaan. Nagpipilit silang makapasok sa bahay upang mailagay sa harapan ni Hesus ang maysakit, subalit wala silang maraanan dahil sa dami ng tao. Kaya’t umakyat sila sa bubungan at binutas iyon, saka inihugos sa harapan ni Hesus ang paralitikong nasa higaan. Nang makita ni Hesus kung gaano kalaki ang kanilang pananalig, sinabi niya sa paralitiko, “Kaibigan, pinatatawad ka na sa iyong mga kasalanan.” Sa loob-loob ng mga eskriba’t Pariseo: “Sino itong nagsasalita ng kalapastanganan sa Diyos? Hindi ba’t Diyos lamang ang makapagpapatawad ng mga kasalanan?” Ngunit batid ni Hesus ang kanilang iniisip, kaya’t sinagot niya sila, “Bakit kayo nag-iisip ng ganyan? Alin ba ang lalong madali: ang sabihin sa paralitiko ‘Pinatatawad ka na sa iyong mga kasalanan’ o ang sabihing ‘Tumindig ka at lumakad’? Patutunayan ko sa inyo na ang Anak ng Tao ay may kapangyarihan dito sa lupa na magpatawad ng mga kasalanan.” At sinabi niya sa paralitiko, “Iniuutos ko: tumindig ka, dalhin mo ang iyong higaan at umuwi ka!” Pagdaka’y tumindig ang tao sa harapan ng lahat, binuhat ang kanyang higaan at umuwing nagpupuri sa Diyos. Nanggilalas sila at tigib ng takot na nagpuri sa Diyos. “Nakakita kami ngayon ng mga kahanga-hangang bagay!” wika nila.Reflection by Sarah Panahon: Marriage and Family Counselor. Senior woman leader. Covenanted member of Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2023 2nd Sunday of Advent Memorial of Saint Gregory III, PopeMemorial of Our Lady of Loreto[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 1: 1 - 8The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ the Son of God. As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way. A voice of one crying out in the desert: “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.”John the Baptist appeared in the desert proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. People of the whole Judean countryside and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem were going out to him and were being baptized by him in the Jordan River as they acknowledged their sins. John was clothed in camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. He fed on locusts and wild honey.And this is what he proclaimed: “One mightier than I is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”Reflection by Aldem Salvana : Meta-NLP Trainer. Meta-Coach. Chief Learning Executive-Breakthrough Coaching and Consulting Inc. Author-The World Class Coach. Covenanted Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
LINGGO, DISYEMBRE 10, 2023Ika-2 Linggo ng Panahon ng Pagdating ng PanginoonPaggunita kay San Gregorio III, Papa [MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 1: 1 - 8Ito ang Mabuting Balita tungkol kay Hesukristo na Anak ng Diyos. Nagsimula ito noong matupad ang hula ni Propeta Isaias:“‘Narito ang sugo ko na aking ipadadalang mauuna sa iyo,ihahanda niya ang iyong daraanan.’Ito ang sabi ng isang sumisigaw sa ilang:‘Ihanda ninyo ang daraanan ng Panginoon,tuwirin ninyo ang kanyang mga landas!’”At dumating nga sa ilang si Juan, nagbibinyag at nangangaral. Sinabi niya sa mga tao, “Pagsisihan ninyo’t talikdan ang inyong mga kasalanan, at pabinyag kayo upang kayo’y patawarin ng Diyos.” Halos lahat ng taga-Judea at taga-Jerusalem ay pumunta kay Juan upang makinig. Ipinahayag nila ang kanilang mga kasalanan at sila’y bininyagan niya sa Ilog Jordan.Hinabing balahibo ng kamelyo ang damit ni Juan at balat ang kanyang pamigkis. Ang kanya namang pagkai’y balang at pulut-pukyutan. Lagi niyang sinasabi sa kanyang pangangaral, “Darating na kasunod ko ang isang makapangyarihan kaysa sa akin: ni hindi ako karapat-dapat magkalag ng tali ng kanyang mga panyapak. Binibinyagan ko kayo sa tubig, ngunit bibinyagan niya kayo sa Espiritu Santo.”Reflection by Michael Shok Ariola : Servant leader/Full time missionary-Couples for Christ (CFC). Head of Ministry Development and Deployment Program.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2023 Saturday of the 1st Week of AdventMemorial of Saint Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 9: 35 - 10: 1, 5a, 6 - 8Jesus went around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom, and curing every disease and illness. At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest."Then he summoned his Twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits to drive them out and to cure every disease and every illness.Jesus sent out these Twelve after instructing them thus, "Go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.As you go, make this proclamation: 'The Kingdom of heaven is at hand.' Cure the sick, raise the dead,cleanse lepers, drive out demons. Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give."Reflection by Anya Santos: Campus Staffer for Christ’s Youth in Action. Member of Ligaya Ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
SABADO, DISYEMBRE 9, 2023Sabado sa Unang Linggo ng Panahon ng Pagdating ng PanginoonPaggunita kay San Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 9: 35 - 10: 1, 5a, 6 - 8Noong panahong iyon, nilibot ni Hesus ang mga bayan at nayon at nagturo sa mga sinagoga. Ipinangaral niya ang Mabuting Balita tungkol sa paghahari ng Diyos, at pinagaling ang mga may sakit, anuman ang kanilang karamdaman. Nang makita niya ang napakaraming tao, nahabag siya sa kanila sapagkat sila’y lito at lupaypay, parang mga tupang walang pastol. Kaya’t sinabi niya sa kanyang mga alagad, “Sagana ang anihin, ngunit kakaunti ang mag-aani. Idalangin ninyo sa may-ari ng anihin na magpadala siya ng mga manggagawa sa kanyang anihin.”Tinipon ni Hesus ang labindalawang alagad at binigyan ng kapangyarihang magpalayas ng masasamang espiritu at magpagaling ng mga may karamdaman. Sila’y pinagbilinan ni Hesus: “Hanapin ninyo ang mga nawawalang tupa ng sambahayan ng Israel. Humayo kayo at ipangaral ninyo na malapit nang maghari ang Diyos. Pagalingin ninyo ang mga maysakit at buhayin ang mga patay. Pagalingin ninyo ang mga ketongin at palayasin ang mga demonyo. Yamang tumanggap kayo nang walang bayad, magbigay naman kayo nang walang bayad.”
Reflection by Lawrence Quintero: Missionary Development and Deployment Program Head of Couples for Christ #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2023 Friday of the 1st Week of AdventSolemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 1: 26 - 38 The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin's name was Mary. And coming to her, he said, "Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you." But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Then the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary,for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his Kingdom there will be no end." But Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, since I have no relations with a man?" And the angel said to her in reply, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God. And behold, Elizabeth, your relative, has also conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called barren; for nothing will be impossible for God." Mary said, "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word." Then the angel departed from her.Reflection by Steve Sandoval: CEO and Training Director-LeadCore Training and Consultancy. Strategic Planner; Organizational Development Expert; Pastoral Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon; Head of Training and Development -Pathways Ministry#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Mary #Jesus
BIYERNES, DISYEMBRE 8, 2023Biyernes sa Unang Linggo ng Panahon ng Pagdating ng PanginoonDakilang Kapistahan ng Kalinis-linisang Paglilihi sa Mahal na Birheng Maria[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 1: 26 - 38 Noong panahong iyon, ang anghel Gabriel ay sinugo ng Diyos sa Nazaret, Galilea, sa isang dalaga na ang pangala’y Maria. Siya’y nakatakdang ikasal kay Jose, isang lalaki buhat sa lipi ni Haring David. Paglapit ng anghel sa kinaroroonan ng dalaga, binati niya ito. “Matuwa ka! Ikaw ay kalugod-lugod sa Diyos,” wika niya. “Sumasaiyo ang Panginoon!” Nagulumihanan si Maria sa gayong pangungusap, at inisip niyang mabuti kung ano ang kahulugan niyon. Kaya’t sinabi sa kanya ng anghel, “Huwag kang matakot, Maria, sapagkat kinalulugdan ka ng Diyos. Makinig ka! Ikaw ay maglilihi at manganganak ng isang lalaki, at siya’y tatawagin mong Hesus. Magiging dakila siya, at tatawaging Anak ng Kataas-taasan. Ibibigay sa kanya ng Panginoong Diyos ang trono ng kanyang amang si David. Maghahari siya sa angkan ni Jacob magpakailanman, at ang kanyang paghahari ay walang hanggan.”“Paanong mangyayari ito, gayong ako’y dalaga?” tanong ni Maria. Sumagot ang anghel, “Bababa sa iyo ang Espiritu Santo, at lililiman ka ng kapangyarihan ng Kataas-taasan. Kaya’t banal ang ipanganganak mo at tatawaging Anak ng Diyos. Natatandaan mo ang iyong kamag-anak na si Elisabet? Alam ng lahat na siya’y baog, ngunit naglihi siya sa kabila ng kanyang katandaan. At ngayo’y ikaanim na buwan na ng kanyang pagdadalantao – sapagkat walang hindi mapangyayari ang Diyos.”Sumagot si Maria, “Ako’y alipin ng Panginoon. Mangyari sa akin ang iyong sinabi.” At nilisan siya ng anghel.Reflection by Glen Glorioso: Licensed Financial Adviser. Youth worker, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Preacher.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #BirhengMaria #Hesus
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2023 Thursday of the 1st Week of AdventMemorial of Saint Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 7: 21, 24 - 27Jesus said to his disciples:"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,'will enter the Kingdom of heaven,but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven."Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on themwill be like a wise man who built his house on rock.The rain fell, the floods came,and the winds blew and buffeted the house.But it did not collapse; it had been set solidly on rock.And everyone who listens to these words of minebut does not act on themwill be like a fool who built his house on sand.The rain fell, the floods came,and the winds blew and buffeted the house.And it collapsed and was completely ruined."Reflection by Danny Dy: Management consultant and urban farmer. CEFAM-counselor. Former CYA and member of LNP. Core team member for National Family Life Service Coordination-BCBP#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
HUWEBES, DISYEMBRE 7, 2023Huwebes sa Unang Linggo ng Panahon ng Pagdating ng PanginoonPaggunita kay San Ambrosio, Obispo at Pantas ng Simbahan[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 7: 21, 24 - 27Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad: “Hindi lahat ng tumatawag sa akin, ‘Panginoon, Panginoon,’ ay papasok sa kaharian ng langit, kundi yaon lamang sumusunod sa kalooban ng aking Amang nasa langit.“Kaya’t ang bawat nakikinig at nagsasagawa ng mga salita kong ito ay matutulad sa isang taong matalino na nagtayo ng kanyang bahay sa ibabaw ng bato. Umulan nang malakas, bumaha, at binayo ng malakas na hangin ang bahay na iyon, ngunit hindi nagiba sapagkat nakatayo sa ibabaw ng bato. Ang bawat nakikinig ng aking mga salita at hindi nagsasagawa nito ay matutulad sa isang taong hangal na nagtayo ng kanyang bahay sa buhanginan. Umulan nang malakas, bumaha, at binayo ng malakas na hangin ang bahay. Bumagsak ang bahay na iyon at lubusang nawasak.”Reflection by Gabs Fidel: Development & DISC Personality Coach, Trainer, and Speaker/Head of Worship Team-Familia Community Youth Mission#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2023 Wednesday of the 1st Week of Advent Memorial of Saint Nicolas, Bishop[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 15: 29 - 37At that time: Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee, went up on the mountain, and sat down there.Great crowds came to him, having with them the lame, the blind, the deformed, the mute, and many others. They placed them at his feet, and he cured them. The crowds were amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the deformed made whole, the lame walking, and the blind able to see, and they glorified the God of Israel.Jesus summoned his disciples and said, "My heart is moved with pity for the crowd, for they have been with me now for three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry,for fear they may collapse on the way." The disciples said to him, "Where could we ever get enough bread in this deserted place to satisfy such a crowd?" Jesus said to them, "How many loaves do you have?" "Seven," they replied, "and a few fish." He ordered the crowd to sit down on the ground. Then he took the seven loaves and the fish, gave thanks, broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, who in turn gave them to the crowds. They all ate and were satisfied. They picked up the fragments left over–seven baskets full.Reflection by John Paul Felix: Missionary for Human Resource Business Partner. Covenanted for Christ Community (CFCC), Malaysia. Serving in core team of FIAT #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
MIYERKULES, DISYEMBRE 6, 2023Miyerkules sa Unang Linggo ng Panahon ng Pagdating ng PanginoonPaggunita kay San Nicolas, Obispo[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 15: 29 - 37Noong panahong iyon, nagbalik si Hesus sa tabi ng Lawa ng Galilea. At siya’y umahon sa burol at naupo. Nagdatingan ang napakaraming tao na may dalang mga pilay, bulag, pingkaw, pipi, at marami pang iba. Inilagay nila ang mga maysakit sa harapan ni Hesus at kanyang pinagaling sila. Namangha ang mga tao nang makita nilang nagsasalita na ang mga pipi, gumaling na ang mga pingkaw, nakalalakad na ang mga pilay, at nakakikita na ang mga bulag. At nagpuri sila sa Diyos ng Israel.Tinawag ni Hesus ang kanyang mga alagad at sinabi, “Nahahabag ako sa mga taong ito, sapagkat tatlong araw na ngayong kasama ko sila at wala na silang makain. Hindi ko ibig na sila’y paalising gutom; baka sila mahilo sa daan.” At sinabi ng mga alagad, “Saan po tayo kukuha rito ng tinapay na makasasapat sa gayong karaming tao?” “Ilan ang tinapay ninyo riyan?” tanong ni Hesus sa kanila. “Pito po,” sagot nila, “at ilang maliliit na isda.” Ang mga tao’y pinaupo ni Hesus sa lupa. Kinuha niya ang pitong tinapay at ang mga isda at nagpapasalamat sa Diyos. Pagkatapos, pinagpira-piraso niya ang mga iyon at ibinigay sa mga alagad para ipamahagi sa mga tao. Kumain ang lahat at nabusog; at nang tipunin nila ang mga tinapay na lumabis, nakapuno sila ng pitong bakol na malalaki.Reflection by Bob Lopez: Communications specialist. Former Mission Director-Word of Joy Foundation/Institute for Pastoral Development. Trainer and formator serving dioceses, congregations and organizations. Faculty member. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2023 Tuesday of the 1st Week of Advent Memorial of Saint Sabas[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 10: 21 - 24Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, "I give you praise, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike. Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father. No one knows who the Son is except the Father, and who the Father is except the Sonand anyone to whom the Son wishes to reveal him."Turning to the disciples in private he said, "Blessed are the eyes that see what you see. For I say to you, many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, but did not see it, and to hear what you hear, but did not hear it."Reflection by Ramil dela Cruz: Recruitment Lead in a Global Bank; Member, Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon; Core Team Member, The Lord's Boardroom; Musician-Plantito-Baller#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
MARTES, DISYEMBRE 5, 2023Martes sa Unang Linggo ng Panahon ng Pagdating ng PanginoonPaggunita kay San Sabas[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 10: 21 - 24Nang oras ding iyon, si Hesus ay napuspos ng galak ng Espiritu Santo. At sinabi niya, “Pinasasalamatan kita, Ama, Panginoon ng langit ay lupa, sapagkat inilihim mo sa marurunong at pantas ang mga bagay na ito at inihayag mo sa mga taong ang kalooba’y tulad ng sa bata. Oo, Ama, sapagkat gayon ang ikinalulugod mo.Ibinigay sa akin ng aking Ama ang lahat ng bagay. Walang nakakikilala sa Anak kundi ang Ama, at walang nakakikilala sa Ama kundi ang Anak at yaong marapating pagpahayagan ng Anak.”Humarap si Hesus sa mga alagad at sinabi, na di naririnig ng iba: “Mapalad kayo, sapagkat nakita ninyo ang inyong nakikita ngayon! Sinasabi ko sa inyo, maraming propeta at mga hari ang nagnasang makakita ng inyong nakikita ngunit hindi nila nakita. Hinangad din nilang mapakinggan ang inyong naririnig ngunit hindi nila napakinggan.”Reflection by Roy Azarcon: Research and Tutorial Services. Pathways Wide Intercession Ministry Head. Tahanan ng Panginoon Area Worker. Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2023 Monday of the 1st Week of Advent Memorial of Saint John of Damascus, priest and Doctor of the Church [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 8: 5 - 11When Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion approached him and appealed to him, saying, "Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, suffering dreadfully." He said to him, "I will come and cure him." The centurion said in reply, "Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed. For I too am a man subject to authority, with soldiers subject to me. And I say to one, 'Go,' and he goes; and to another, 'Come here,' and he comes; and to my slave, 'Do this,' and he does it." When Jesus heard this, he was amazed and said to those following him, "Amen, I say to you, in no one in Israel have I found such faith. I say to you, many will come from the east and the west, and will recline with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob at the banquet in the Kingdom of heaven."Reflection by Adrian Menezes: Software engineer. Full time missionary-Christ's Youth in Action (CYA) University of Santo Tomas. From Mumbai, India. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
LUNES, DISYEMBRE 4, 2023Lunes sa Unang Linggo ng Panahon ng Pagdating ng PanginoonPaggunita kay San Juan ng Damascus, pari at Pantas ng Simbahan[MABUTING BALITA] : MATEO 8: 5 - 11Noong panahong iyon, pagpasok ni Hesus sa Capernaum, lumapit ang isang kapitang Romano at nakiusap sa kanya: “Ginoo, ang alipin ko po’y naparalisis. Siya’y nararatay sa amin at lubhang nahihirapan.” “Paroroon ako at pagagalingin siya,” sabi ni Hesus. Ngunit sumagot sa kanya ang kapitan, “Ginoo, hindi po ako karapat-dapat na puntahan pa ninyo sa aking bahay. Sabihin po lamang ninyo at gagaling na ang aking alipin. Ako’y nasa ilalim ng mga nakatataas na pinuno, at ako naman ay may nasasakupang mga kawal. Kung sabihin ko sa isa, ‘Humayo ka!’ siya’y humahayo; at sa iba, ‘Halika!’ siya’y lumalapit; at sa aking alipin, ‘Gawin mo ito!’ at ginagawa niya.” Namangha si Hesus nang marinig ito, at sinabi niya sa mga taong sumusunod sa kanya, “Sinasabi ko sa inyo, na hindi ako nakatagpo kahit sa Israel ng ganito kalaking pananalig. Tandaan ninyo: marami ang darating buhat sa silangan at kanluran at dudulog sa hapag na kasalo nina Abraham, Isaac at Jacob sa kaharian ng langit.”Reflection by Adrian Bondoc: Human Resources and Training Consultant. Executive Producer-Kakaiba Ka! Ministry. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2023 1st Sunday of Advent Memorial of Saint Francis Xavier [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 13: 33 - 37Jesus said to his disciples: “Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come. It is like a man traveling abroad. He leaves home and places his servants in charge, each with his own work,and orders the gatekeeper to be on the watch. Watch, therefore; you do not know when the lord of the house is coming, whether in the evening, or at midnight, or at cockcrow, or in the morning.May he not come suddenly and find you sleeping. What I say to you, I say to all: ‘Watch!’”Reflection by Bobby Quitain : Lawyer. Professor. Best-selling author. Preacher. Missionary.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
LINGGO, DISYEMBRE 3, 2023Ika-35 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Unang Linggo sa Panahon ng Pagdating ng PanginoonPaggunita kay San Francisco Javier[MABUTING BALITA]: MARCOS 13: 33 - 37Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad: “Mag-ingat kayo at maging handa sapagkat hindi ninyo alam kung kailan ang takdang oras. Katulad nito’y isang taong umalis upang maglakbay sa malayong lupain: ipinababahala ang kanyang tahanan sa mga alipin na binigyan ng kanya-kanyang gawain, at inuutusan ang bantay-pinto na maging laging handa sa kanyang pagdating. Gayon din naman, maging handa kayong lagi, sapagkat hindi ninyo alam kung kailan darating ang puno ng sambahayan – maaaring sa pagdilim, sa hatinggabi, sa madaling-araw, o kaya’y sa umaga – baka sa kanyang biglang pagdating ay maratnan kayong natutulog. Ang sinasabi ko sa inyo’y sinasabi ko sa lahat: Maging handa kayo!”Reflection by Ruel Morales: Unit Manager/Financial Adviser-AXA Philippines. Independent Coffee Distributor. Covenanted Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2023 Saturday of the 34th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Bibiana, Saint Pimen and Saint Silverius, Pope[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 21:34 - 36Jesus said to his disciples: "Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy from carousing and drunkenness and the anxieties of daily life, and that day catch you by surprise like a trap. For that day will assault everyone who lives on the face of the earth. Be vigilant at all times and pray that you have the strength to escape the tribulations that are imminent and to stand before the Son of Man."Reflection by Jim Orbe: Lay missionary. Lifelong brother of the Servants of the Word. Kairos Asia Director. Covenanted Member, Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
SABADO, DISYEMBRE 2, 2023Sabado ng Ika-34 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay San Bibiana, San Pimen ar San Siverio, Papa[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 21:34 - 36Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad, “Mag-ingat kayo na huwag magumon sa katakawan at paglalasing at mabuhos ang inyong isip sa mga intindihin sa buhay na ito; baka abutan kayo ng Araw na yaon na hindi handa. Sapagkat darating iyon nang di inaasahan ng tao sa buong daigdig. Kaya’t maging handa kayo sa lahat ng oras. Lagi ninyong idalangin na magkaroon kayo ng lakas upang makaligtas sa lahat ng mangyayaring ito at makaharap sa Anak ng Tao.”Reflection by Alvin Fabella: COO, EScience Corp, South Sector Evangelization Head, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Speaker. Retreat Master.Radio anchor, Kakaiba Ka! Contributor- Kerygma Magazine/Didache. https://who-are-you-following.blogspot.com/2020/06/if-youre-tired-of-waiting-this-post-is.html#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2023 Friday of the 34th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Eloi [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 21: 29 - 33Jesus told his disciples a parable. "Consider the fig tree and all the other trees. When their buds burst open, you see for yourselves and know that summer is now near; in the same way, when you see these things happening, know that the Kingdom of God is near. Amen, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away."Reflection by Den Mark Gillesania: Businessman. Regional Director for East Visayas-Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon. Pastoral Leader-Servants of the Loving God.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
BIYERNES, DISYEMBRE 1, 2023Biyernes ng Ika-34 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay San Eloi [MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 21: 29 - 33Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad ang isang talinghaga: “Tingnan ninyo ang puno ng igos at ibang punongkahoy. Kapag nagdadahon na ito, alam ninyong malapit na ang tag-araw. Gayun din naman, kapag nakita ninyong nangyayari na ang mga ito, malalaman ninyong malapit nang maghari ang Diyos. Tandaan ninyo: magaganap ang lahat ng ito bago mamatay ang lahat ng taong nabubuhay sa ngayon. Mawawala ang langit at ang lupa, ngunit ang salita ko’y hindi magkakabula.”Reflection by Eric Rivas : Director of Services for a multinational company. Pastoral Leader and District Coordinator - Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2023 Thursday of the 34th Week in Ordinary TimeFeast of Saint Andrew the Apostle [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 4: 18 - 22 As Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers,Simon who is called Peter, and his brother Andrew,casting a net into the sea; they were fishermen.He said to them,"Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men."At once they left their nets and followed him.He walked along from there and saw two other brothers,James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John.They were in a boat, with their father Zebedee, mending their nets.He called them, and immediately they left their boat and their fatherand followed him.Video by Bobby Quitain : Lawyer. Professor. Best-selling author. Preacher. Missionary.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
HUWEBES, NOBYEMBRE 30, 2023Huwebes ng Ika-34 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay Apostol San Andres[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 4: 18 - 22 Noong panahong iyon, sa paglalakad ni Hesus sa tabi ng Lawa ng Galilea, nakita niya ang dalawang mangingisda, si Simon na tinatawag na Pedro, at ang kapatid niyang si Andres. Sila’y naghahagis ng lambat. Sinabi niya sa kanila, “Sumunod kayo sa akin, at gagawin ko kayong mamamalakaya ng mga tao.” Noon di’y iniwan nila ang kanilang mga lambat at sumunod kay Hesus.Nagpatuloy siya ng paglakad at nakita rin niya ang magkapatid na Santiago at Juan, mga anak ni Zebedeo. Sila’y nasa bangka, kasama ang kanilang ama, at naghahayuma ng lambat. Tinawag din sila ni Hesus. Agad nilang iniwan ang bangka at ang kanilang ama, at sumunod kay Hesus.Video by Paula Kristina Gawat: Public Servant-Engineer; Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2023 Wednesday of the 34th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Saturnin, martyr[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 21: 12 - 19 Jesus said to the crowd:"They will seize and persecute you,they will hand you over to the synagogues and to prisons,and they will have you led before kings and governorsbecause of my name.It will lead to your giving testimony.Remember, you are not to prepare your defense beforehand,for I myself shall give you a wisdom in speakingthat all your adversaries will be powerless to resist or refute.You will even be handed over by parents,brothers, relatives, and friends,and they will put some of you to death.You will be hated by all because of my name,but not a hair on your head will be destroyed.By your perseverance you will secure your lives."Video by Pao Antonio : Financial Planner. Resident Preacher and Executive Producer of Pathways of Hope. Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
MIYERKULES, NOBYEMBRE 29, 2023Miyerkules ng Ika-34 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay San Saturnino, martir [MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 21: 12 - 19 Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad, “Darakpin kayo’t uusigin. Kayo’y dadalhin sa mga sinagoga upang litisin at ipabilanggo. At dahil sa akin ay ihaharap kayo sa mga hari at mga gobernador. Ito ang pagkakataon ninyo upang magpatotoo tungkol sa akin. Ipanatag ninyo ang inyong kalooban, huwag kayong mababalisa tungkol sa pagtatanggol sa inyong sarili; sapagkat bibigyan ko kayo ng katalinuhan at ng pananalitang hindi kayang tutulan o pabulaanan ng sinuman sa inyong mga kaaway. Ipagkakanulo kayo ng inyong mga magulang, mga kapatid, mga kamag-anak, at mga kaibigan. At ipapapatay ang ilan sa inyo. Kapopootan kayo ng lahat dahil sa akin, ngunit hindi mawawala ni isang hibla ng inyong buhok. Sa inyong pagtitiis ay tatamuhin ninyo ang buhay na walang hanggan.”Video by Joey Binay : Sales-Industrial Essential Oil/Fragrances. Head-Communications Ministry. Member: North & Central Sector of MM-Familia#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2023 Tuesday of the 34th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint James of the Marches, Franciscan[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 21: 5 - 11While some people were speaking about how the temple was adorned with costly stones and votive offerings, Jesus said, “All that you see here–the days will come when there will not be left a stone upon another stone that will not be thrown down.”Then they asked him, “Teacher, when will this happen? And what sign will there be when all these things are about to happen?”He answered, “See that you not be deceived, for many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he,’ and ‘The time has come.’ Do not follow them! When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified; for such things must happen first, but it will not immediately be the end.”Then he said to them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.There will be powerful earthquakes, famines, and plagues from place to place; and awesome sights and mighty signs will come from the sky.”Video by Tin Yu: Licensed Physical Therapist. Full-time missionary— Christ’s Youth in Action. Underway member— Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
MARTES, NOBYEMBRE 28, 2023Martes ng Ika-34 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay San Santiago ng Marches, Franciscano [MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 21: 5 - 11Noong panahong iyon, pinag-uusapan ng ilang tao ang templo – ang kahanga-hangang mga bato na ginamit dito at ang mga palamuti nito na inihandog ng mga tao. Kaya’t sinabi ni Hesus, “Darating ang panahong lahat ng nakikita ninyong iyan ay iguguho, walang batong ititira sa ibabaw ng kapwa bato.”Tinanong nila si Hesus, “Guro, kailan po ito mangyayari? At ano ang magiging palatandaan na ito’y magaganap na?”Sumagot siya, “Mag-ingat kayo at nang hindi mailigaw ninuman! Sapagkat marami ang darating sa aking pangalan na magsasabi, ‘Ako ang Mesias!’ at, ‘Dumating na ang panahon!’ Huwag kayong susunod sa kanila. Huwag kayong mabagabag kung makabalita kayo ng mga digmaan at mga himagsikan. Dapat mangyari ang mga ito, ngunit hindi darating karaka-raka ang wakas.” At sinabi pa niya, “Makikipagdigma ang bansa laban sa kapwa bansa at ang kaharian sa kapwa kaharian. Magkakaroon ng malalakas na lindol, magkakagutom at magkakasalot sa iba’t ibang dako. May lilitaw na mga kakila-kilabot na bagay at mga kagila-gilalas na tanda buhat sa langit.”Video by JV Salayo: Teacher/Education consultant. Assistant site leader-Pathways Sta. Rosa. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2023 Monday of the 34th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Vergilius, Bishop[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 21: 1 - 4When Jesus looked up, he saw some wealthy peopleputting their offerings into the treasuryand he noticed a poor widow putting in two small coins.He said, "I tell you truly,this poor widow put in more than all the rest;for those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth,but she, from her poverty, has offered her whole livelihood."
Video by Nicol Fernandez III: Entrepreneur. Consultant. Coordinator for Evangelization and Initiations Ministry - Holy Trinity Community Davao. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2023 Sunday of the 34th Week in Ordinary TimeThe Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 25: 31 - 46Jesus said to his disciples:"When the Son of Man comes in his glory,and all the angels with him,he will sit upon his glorious throne,and all the nations will be assembled before him.And he will separate them one from another,as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.He will place the sheep on his right and the goats on his left.Then the king will say to those on his right,'Come, you who are blessed by my Father.Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.For I was hungry and you gave me food,I was thirsty and you gave me drink,a stranger and you welcomed me,naked and you clothed me,ill and you cared for me,in prison and you visited me.'Then the righteous will answer him and say,'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you,or thirsty and give you drink?When did we see you a stranger and welcome you,or naked and clothe you?When did we see you ill or in prison, and visit you?'And the king will say to them in reply,'Amen, I say to you, whatever you didfor one of the least brothers of mine, you did for me.'Then he will say to those on his left,'Depart from me, you accursed,into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.For I was hungry and you gave me no food,I was thirsty and you gave me no drink,a stranger and you gave me no welcome,naked and you gave me no clothing,ill and in prison, and you did not care for me.'Then they will answer and say,'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirstyor a stranger or naked or ill or in prison,and not minister to your needs?'He will answer them, 'Amen, I say to you,what you did not do for one of these least ones,you did not do for me.'And these will go off to eternal punishment,but the righteous to eternal life."Video by Peter Lino : National Health, Safety and Environment Manager. Pastoral Leader and lead trainor for Pastoral Leaders- God's Light Community. Sydney, Australia.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
LINGGO, NOBYEMBRE 26, 2023Ika-34 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Dakilang Kapistahan ng Pagkahari ng Panginoong Hesukristo sa Sanlibutan[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 25: 31 - 46Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad: “Darating ang Anak ng Tao bilang Hari, kasama ang lahat ng anghel, at luluklok sa kanyang maringal na trono. Sa panahong iyon, matitipon sa harapan niya ang lahat ng tao. Sila’y pagbubukud-bukurin niya, tulad ng ginagawa ng pastol sa mga tupa at mga kambing. Ilalagay niya sa kanyang kanan ang mga tupa, at sa kaliwa ang mga kambing. At sasabihin ng Hari sa mga nasa kanan, ‘Halikayo, mga pinagpala ng aking Ama! Pumasok na kayo at manirahan sa kahariang inihanda para sa inyo mula pa nang likhain ang sanlibutan. Sapagkat ako’y nagutom at inyong pinakain, nauhaw at inyong pinainom. Ako’y isang dayuhan at inyong pinatuloy. Ako’y walang maisuot at inyong pinaramtan, nagkasakit at inyong dinalaw; ako’y nabilanggo at inyong pinuntahan.’ Sasagot ang mga matuwid, ‘Panginoon, kailan po namin kayo nakitang nagutom at aming pinakain, o nauhaw at aming pinainom? Kailan po kayo naging dayuhan at aming pinatuloy, o kaya’y walang maisuot at aming pinaramtan? At kailan po namin kayo nakitang may sakit o nasa bilangguan at aming dinalaw?’ Sasabihin ng Hari, ‘Sinasabi ko sa inyo: nang gawin ninyo ito sa pinakahamak sa mga kapatid kong ito, ito ay sa akin ninyo ginawa.’“At sasabihin naman niya sa mga nasa kaliwa, ‘Lumayo kayo sa akin, mga sinumpa! Kayo’y pasaapoy na di mamamatay, na inihanda para sa diyablo at sa kanyang mga kampon. Sapagkat ako’y nagutom at hindi ninyo pinakain, nauhaw at hindi ninyo pinainom. Ako’y naging isang dayuhan at hindi ninyo pinatuloy; ako’y nawalan ng maisuot at hindi ninyo pinaramtan. Ako’y may sakit at nasa bilangguan at hindi ninyo dinalaw.’ At sasagot din sila, ‘Panginoon, kailan po namin kayo nakitang nagutom, nauhaw, naging dayuhan, nawalan ng maisuot, may sakit o nasa bilangguan, at hindi namin kayo pinaglingkuran?’ At sasabihin sa kanila ng Hari, ‘Sinasabi ko sa inyo: nang pagkaitan ninyo ng tulong ang pinakahamak sa mga ito, ako ang inyong pinagkaitan.’ Itataboy ang mga ito sa kaparusahang walang hanggan, ngunit ang mga matuwid ay tatanggap ng buhay na walang hanggan.”Video by Bob Lopez: Communications specialist. Former Mission Director-Word of Joy Foundation/Institute for Pastoral Development. Trainer and formator serving dioceses, congregations and organizations. Faculty member. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#pohopegiver #LandasngPagasa
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2023Saturday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of St Moses, Martyr in RomeMemorial of St Peter of Alexandria, Bishop and MartyrMemorial of Blessed Luigi and Maria Beltrame Quattrochi, SpousesMemorial of St Catherine of Alexandria[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 20 : 27 - 40Some Sadducees, those who deny that there is a resurrection,came forward and put this question to Jesus, saying,"Teacher, Moses wrote for us,If someone's brother dies leaving a wife but no child,his brother must take the wifeand raise up descendants for his brother.Now there were seven brothers;the first married a woman but died childless.Then the second and the third married her,and likewise all the seven died childless.Finally the woman also died.Now at the resurrection whose wife will that woman be?For all seven had been married to her."Jesus said to them,"The children of this age marry and remarry;but those who are deemed worthy to attain to the coming ageand to the resurrection of the deadneither marry nor are given in marriage.They can no longer die,for they are like angels;and they are the children of Godbecause they are the ones who will rise.That the dead will riseeven Moses made known in the passage about the bush,when he called 'Lord'the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob;and he is not God of the dead, but of the living,for to him all are alive."Some of the scribes said in reply,"Teacher, you have answered well."And they no longer dared to ask him anything.Video by Jake Tan: Former Missionary Youth Worker/Worship Ministry Head-Lingkod Central. Pastoral Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
SABADO, NOBYEMBRE 25, 2023Sabado ng Ika-33 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay Santa Catalina ng Alexandria, dalaga at martir[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 20: 27 - 40Noong panahong iyon, may ilang Saduseo na lumapit kay Hesus. Ang Saduseo’y hindi naniniwala na muling bubuhayin ang mga patay. “Guro,” anila, “naglagda po si Moises ng ganitong batas para sa amin: ‘Kung mamatay ang isang lalaki at maiwang walang anak ang kanyang asawa, ang kapatid na lalaki’y dapat pakasal sa balo upang magkaanak sila para sa namatay.’ May pitong magkakapatid na lalaki. Nag-asawa ang panganay, at namatay na walang anak. Napakasal sa balo ang pangalawa, at namatay. Gayun din ang nangyari sa pangatlo hanggang sa pampito: isa-isang napangasawa ng babae at pawang namatay na walang anak. Sa kahuli-huliha’y namatay naman ang babae. Sa muling pagkabuhay, sino po sa pito ang kikilalaning asawa niya yamang napangasawa niya silang lahat?”Sumagot si Hesus, “Sa buhay na ito, ang lalaki at mga babae’y nag-aasawa, ngunit ang lalaki’t babaing karapat-dapat na muling buhayin para sa kabilang buhay ay hindi na mag-aasawa. Hindi na sila mamamatay sapagkat matutulad sila sa mga anghel. At sila’y mga anak ng Diyos yamang muli silang binuhay. Maging si Moises ay nagpapatunay na muling binubuhay ang mga patay. Sapagkat sa kanyang kasaysayan hinggil sa nagliliyab na mababang punongkahoy, ang Panginoon ay tinawag niyang ‘Diyos ni Abraham, Diyos ni Isaac at Diyos ni Jacob.’ Ngunit ang Diyos ay hindi Diyos ng mga patay kundi ng mga buhay – sa kanya’y buhay ang lahat.” Sinabi ng ilan sa mga eskriba, “Magaling ang sagot ninyo, Guro!” At wala nang nangahas na magtanong sa kanya ng anuman.Video by Lawrence Quintero: Missionary Development and Deployment Program Head of Couples for Christ #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2023 Friday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Andrew Dung-Lac, priest, and companions, martyrs[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 19: 45 - 48Jesus entered the temple area and proceeded to drive outthose who were selling things, saying to them,"It is written, My house shall be a house of prayer,but you have made it a den of thieves."And every day he was teaching in the temple area.The chief priests, the scribes, and the leaders of the people, meanwhile,were seeking to put him to death,but they could find no way to accomplish their purposebecause all the people were hanging on his words.Video by Raoul Roncal : Licensed Engineer (ECE). Lay missionary-Servants of the Word Brotherhood. Theology Instructor, Ateneo de Manila University#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
BIYERNES, NOBYEMBRE 24, 2023Biyernes ng Ika-33 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay San Andres Dung Lac, pari at martir at mga kasama, mga martir[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 19: 45 - 48 Noong panahong iyon, pumasok si Hesus sa templo at kanyang ipinagtabuyan ang mga nagtitinda. Sinabi niya sa mga ito, “Nasusulat: ‘Ang aking bahay ay tatawaging bahay-dalanginan.’ Ngunit ginawa ninyong ‘pugad ng mga magnanakaw.’”Araw-araw, si Hesus ay nagtuturo sa loob ng templo. Pinagsikapan ng mga punong saserdote, ng mga eskriba, at ng mga pangunahin ng bayan ng siya’y ipapatay. Subalit wala silang makitang paraan upang maisagawa ito, sapagkat taimtim na nakikinig sa kanya ang buong bayan.Video by Glen Glorioso: Licensed Financial Adviser. Youth worker, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Preacher.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2023 Thursday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Clement I, Pope and martyrMemorial of Saint Felicitas, martyr [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 19: 41 - 44As Jesus drew near Jerusalem,he saw the city and wept over it, saying,“If this day you only knew what makes for peace–but now it is hidden from your eyes.For the days are coming upon youwhen your enemies will raise a palisade against you;they will encircle you and hem you in on all sides.They will smash you to the ground and your children within you,and they will not leave one stone upon another within youbecause you did not recognize the time of your visitation.”Video by Steve Sandoval : CEO and Training Director-LeadCore Training and Consultancy. Strategic Planner; Organizational Development Expert; Pastoral Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon; Head of Training and Development -Pathways Ministry#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
HUWEBES, NOBYEMBRE 23, 2023Huwebes ng Ika-33 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay San Clemente I, papa at martirPaggunita kay Santa Felicidad, martir[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 19: 41 - 44Noong panahong iyon, nang malapit na si Hesus sa Jerusalem at matanaw niya ang lungsod, ito’y kanyang tinangisan. Sinabi niya, “Kung nalalaman mo lamang sa araw na ito kung ano ang makapagdudulot sa iyo ng kapayapaan! Ngunit lingid ito ngayon sa iyong paningin. Sapagkat darating ang mga araw na paliligiran ka ng kuta ng iyong mga kaaway, kukubkubin at gigipitin sa magkabi-kabila. Wawasakin ka nila, at lilipulin ang mga anak mo sa loob ng iyong muog. At ni isang bato’y wala silang iiwan sa ibabaw ng kapwa bato, sapagkat hindi mo pinansin ang pagdating ng Diyos upang iligtas ka.”Video by Pao Antonio: Financial Planner. Resident Preacher and Executive Producer of Pathways of Hope. Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2023 Wednesday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Cecilia, virgin and martyr[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 19: 11 - 28 While people were listening to Jesus speak,he proceeded to tell a parable because he was near Jerusalemand they thought that the Kingdom of Godwould appear there immediately.So he said,"A nobleman went off to a distant countryto obtain the kingship for himself and then to return.He called ten of his servants and gave them ten gold coinsand told them, 'Engage in trade with these until I return.'His fellow citizens, however, despised himand sent a delegation after him to announce,'We do not want this man to be our king.'But when he returned after obtaining the kingship,he had the servants called, to whom he had given the money,to learn what they had gained by trading.The first came forward and said,'Sir, your gold coin has earned ten additional ones.'He replied, 'Well done, good servant!You have been faithful in this very small matter;take charge of ten cities.'Then the second came and reported,'Your gold coin, sir, has earned five more.'And to this servant too he said,'You, take charge of five cities.'Then the other servant came and said,'Sir, here is your gold coin;I kept it stored away in a handkerchief,for I was afraid of you, because you are a demanding man;you take up what you did not lay downand you harvest what you did not plant.'He said to him,'With your own words I shall condemn you,you wicked servant.You knew I was a demanding man,taking up what I did not lay downand harvesting what I did not plant;why did you not put my money in a bank?Then on my return I would have collected it with interest.'And to those standing by he said,'Take the gold coin from himand give it to the servant who has ten.'But they said to him,'Sir, he has ten gold coins.'He replied, 'I tell you,to everyone who has, more will be given,but from the one who has not,even what he has will be taken away.Now as for those enemies of mine who did not want me as their king,bring them here and slay them before me.'"After he had said this,he proceeded on his journey up to Jerusalem.Video by Jam Dabuet : Full-time missionary-Christ’s Youth in Action. Pastoral Leader/ Member - Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
MIYERKULES, NOBYEMBRE 22, 2023Miyerkules ng Ika-33 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay Santa Cecilia, dalaga at martir [MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 19: 11 - 28Noong panahong iyon, isinaysay ni Hesus ang isang talinghaga sa mga nakarinig ng una niyang pangungusap. Ginawa niya ito sapagkat malapit na siya sa Jerusalem, at ang akala ng mga tao ay itatatag na ang kaharian ng Diyos. Sabi niya: “May isang mahal na taong nagtungo sa malayong lupain upang gawing hari at magbalik pagkatapos niyon. Bago siya umalis, tinawag niya ang sampu sa kanyang mga alipin. Binigyan niya ang mga ito ng tig-iisang salaping ginto at sinabihan sila, ‘Ipangalakal ninyo iyan hanggang sa pagbabalik ko.’ Poot na poot naman sa kanya ang kanyang mga kababayan, kaya’t pagkaalis niya, nagsugo sila ng mga kinatawan upang sabihin sa kinauukulan: ‘Ayaw naming maging hari ang taong ito!’“Ngunit ginawa ring hari ang taong iyon. Umuwi siya pagkatapos, at ipinatawag ang mga aliping binigyan niya ng salaping ginto, upang malaman kung gaano ang tinubo ng bawat isa. Lumapit sa kanya ang una at ang sabi, ‘Panginoon, ang salapi ninyong ginto ay nagtubo ng sampu.’ ‘Magaling,’ sagot niya. ‘Mabuting alipin! Yamang naging matapat ka sa kakaunting bagay, pamamahalain kita sa sampung bayan.’ Lumapit ang ikalawa at ang sinabi, ‘Panginoon, ang inyong salaping ginto ay nagtubo ng lima.’ At sinabi niya sa kanya, ‘Mamamahala ka sa limang bayan.’ Lumapit ang isa pang alipin at nagsabi, ‘Panginoon, heto po ang inyong salaping ginto. Binalot ko po sa panyo at itinago. Natatakot po ako sa inyo, sapagkat napakahigpit ninyo; kinukuha ninyo ang hindi sa inyo, at inaani ang hindi ninyo inihasik.’ Sinagot siya ng kanyang panginoon, ‘Masamang alipin! Sa salita mong iyan kita hahatulan. Alam mo palang ako’y mahigpit. Sinabi mo, kinukuha ko ang hindi sa akin at inaani ko ang hindi ko inihasik. Bakit hindi mo inilagay sa bangko ang aking salapi? Pagbabalik ko, sana’y may tinubo ang puhunang ito.’ At sinabi niya sa mga naroroon, ‘Kunin ninyo sa kanya ang salaping ginto, at ibigay sa may sampu.’ ‘Panginoon, siya po’y mayroon nang sampung salaping ginto!’ wika nila. ‘Sinasabi ko sa inyo: ang bawat mayroon ay bibigyan pa, ngunit ang wala, kahit ang kakaunting nasa kanya ay kukunin pa. Tungkol naman sa mga kaaway kong aayaw na ako’y maghari sa kanila – dalhin ninyo dito at patayin sa harapan ko!’”Pagkasabi nito, nagpauna si Hesus patungong Jerusalem.Video by Jay Guiyab : BSCE graduate. Customer Service representative. Familia Member. Mission Head for Singles-Baguio. Familia Young Adults Coordinator.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2023 Tuesday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 19: 1 - 10At that time Jesus came to Jericho and intended to pass through the town.Now a man there named Zacchaeus,who was a chief tax collector and also a wealthy man,was seeking to see who Jesus was;but he could not see him because of the crowd,for he was short in stature.So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree in order to see Jesus,who was about to pass that way.When he reached the place, Jesus looked up and said,"Zacchaeus, come down quickly,for today I must stay at your house."And he came down quickly and received him with joy.When they saw this, they began to grumble, saying,"He has gone to stay at the house of a sinner."But Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord,"Behold, half of my possessions, Lord, I shall give to the poor,and if I have extorted anything from anyoneI shall repay it four times over."And Jesus said to him,"Today salvation has come to this housebecause this man too is a descendant of Abraham.For the Son of Man has come to seekand to save what was lost."Video by Lorna Campos : Leadership Trainer. Meta-Coach. Mentor. Youth Facilitator. Inspirational speaker. Covenanted member-Ligaya ng Panginoon. Senior woman leader-University District. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
MARTES, NOBYEMBRE 21, 2023Martes ng Ika-33 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita sa Pagdadala sa Mahal na Birhen sa Templo[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 19: 1 - 10Noong panahong iyon, pumasok si Hesus sa Jerico, at naglakad sa kabayanan. Doo’y may isang mayamang puno ng mga publikano na nagngangalang Zaqueo. At pinagsikapan niyang makita si Hesus upang makilala kung sino ito. Ngunit siya’y napakapandak, at dahil sa dami ng tao, hindi niya makita si Hesus. Kaya’t patakbo siyang nagpauna at umakyat sa isang puno ng sikomoro upang makita si Hesus na magdaraan doon. Pagdating ni Hesus sa dakong iyon, siya’y tumingala at sinabi sa kanya, “Zaqueo, bumaba ka agad, sapagkat kailangan kong tumuloy ngayon sa bahay mo.” Nagmamadali siyang bumaba, at tuwang-tuwang tinanggap si Hesus. Lahat ng nakakita nito ay nagbulung-bulungan. “Nakikituloy siya sa isang makasalanan,” wika nila. Tumayo si Zaqueo at sinabi, “Panginoon, ibibigay ko po sa mga dukha ang kalahati ng aking ari-arian. At kung ako’y may nadayang sinuman, apat na ibayo ang isasauli ko sa kanya.” At sinabi sa kanya ni Hesus, “Ang kaligtasa’y dumating ngayon sa sambahayang ito; lipi rin ni Abraham ang taong ito. Sapagkat naparito ang Anak ng Tao upang hanapin at iligtas ang naligaw.”Video by Roy Azarcon: Research and Tutorial Services. Pathways Wide Intercession Ministry Head. Tahanan ng Panginoon Area Worker. Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2023 Monday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Gelasius I, Pope[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 18: 35 - 43As Jesus approached Jerichoa blind man was sitting by the roadside begging,and hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what was happening.They told him,"Jesus of Nazareth is passing by."He shouted, "Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!"The people walking in front rebuked him,telling him to be silent,but he kept calling out all the more,"Son of David, have pity on me!"Then Jesus stopped and ordered that he be brought to him;and when he came near, Jesus asked him,"What do you want me to do for you?"He replied, "Lord, please let me see."Jesus told him, "Have sight; your faith has saved you."He immediately received his sightand followed him, giving glory to God.When they saw this, all the people gave praise to God.Video by Vanessa Ocampo : Corporate Trainer/Financial Consultant. Senior Woman Leader Trainee/Pastoral Leader-Servants of the Living God Community #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
LUNES, NOBYEMBRE 20, 2023Lunes ng Ika-33 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay San Gelasius I, Papa[MABUTING BALITA] : LUCAS 18: 35 - 43Malapit na si Hesus sa Jerico, at doo’y may isang lalaking bulag na nakaupo sa tabi ng daan at nagpapalimos. Nang marinig nitong nagdaraan ang maraming tao, itinanong niya kung ano ang nangyayari. “Nagdaraan si Hesus na taga Nazaret,” sabi nila. At siya’y sumigaw, “Hesus, Anak ni David! Mahabag po kayo sa akin!” Sinaway siya ng mga nasa unahan, ngunit lalo pa niyang nilakasan ang sigaw: “Anak ni David, mahabag po kayo sa akin!” Kaya’t tumigil si Hesus, at iniutos na dalhin sa kanya ang bulag. Inilapit nga ito at tinanong ni Hesus, “Ano ang ibig mong gawin ko sa iyo?” “Panginoon, ibig ko po sana’y manumbalik ang aking paningin,” sagot niya. At sinabi ni Hesus, “Mangyari ang ibig mo! Pinagaling ka dahil sa iyong pananalig.” Noon din, nakakita siya at sumunod kay Hesus, at nagpasalamat sa Diyos. Nang makita ito ng mga tao, silang lahat ay nagpuri sa Diyos.Video by Raoul Roncal : Licensed Engineer (ECE). Lay missionary-Servants of the Word Brotherhood. Theology Instructor, Ateneo de Manila University#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2023 Sunday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Matilde, virgin [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 25: 14 - 30
Jesus told his disciples this parable:"A man going on a journeycalled in his servants and entrusted his possessions to them.To one he gave five talents; to another, two; to a third, one--to each according to his ability.Then he went away.Immediately the one who received five talents went and traded with them,and made another five.Likewise, the one who received two made another two.But the man who received one went off and dug a hole in the groundand buried his master's money."After a long timethe master of those servants came backand settled accounts with them.The one who had received five talents came forwardbringing the additional five.He said, 'Master, you gave me five talents.See, I have made five more.'His master said to him, 'Well done, my good and faithful servant.Since you were faithful in small matters,I will give you great responsibilities.Come, share your master's joy.'Then the one who had received two talents also came forward and said,'Master, you gave me two talents.See, I have made two more.'His master said to him, 'Well done, my good and faithful servant.Since you were faithful in small matters,I will give you great responsibilities.Come, share your master's joy.'Then the one who had received the one talent came forward and said,'Master, I knew you were a demanding person,harvesting where you did not plantand gathering where you did not scatter;so out of fear I went off and buried your talent in the ground.Here it is back.'His master said to him in reply, 'You wicked, lazy servant!So you knew that I harvest where I did not plantand gather where I did not scatter?Should you not then have put my money in the bankso that I could have got it back with interest on my return?Now then! Take the talent from him and give it to the one with ten.For to everyone who has,more will be given and he will grow rich;but from the one who has not,even what he has will be taken away.And throw this useless servant into the darkness outside,where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth.'"Video by Jon Kasilag : Founding Principal Engineer, AMH Phils.,Inc. Former Senior Lecturer-UP. Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon. Site Leader-Pathways North Quezon City. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
LINGGO, NOBYEMBRE 19, 2023Ika-33 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay Santa Matilda, dalaga[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 25: 14 - 30Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad ang talinghagang ito: “Ang paghahari ng Diyos ay maitutulad dito: May isang taong maglalakbay, kaya tinawag niya ang kanyang mga alipin at ipinagkatiwala sa kanila ang kanyang ari-arian. Binigyan niya ng salapi ang bawat isa ayon sa kanya-kanyang kakayahan: binigyan niya ang isa ng limanlibong piso, ang isa nama’y dalawanlibong piso, at ang isa pa’y sanlibong piso. Pagkatapos, siya’y umalis. Humayo agad ang tumanggap ng limanlibong piso at ipinangalakal iyon. At nagtubo siya ng limanlibong piso. Gayun din naman, ang tumanggap ng dalawanlibong piso ay nagtubo ng dalawanlibong piso. Ngunit ang tumanggap ng sanlibong piso ay humukay sa lupa at itinago ang salapi ng kanyang panginoon.“Pagkaraan ng mahabang panahon, bumalik ang panginoon ng mga aliping iyon at pinapagsulit sila. Lumapit ang tumanggap ng limang libo. Wika niya, ‘Panginoon, heto po ang limanlibo na bigay ninyo sa akin. Heto pa po ang limanlibo na tinubo ko.’ Sinabi sa kanya ng panginoon, ‘Magaling! Tapat at mabuting alipin! Yamang naging tapat ka sa kaunting halaga, pamamahalain kita sa malaking halaga. Makihati ka sa aking kagalakan!’ Lumapit din ang tumanggap ng dalawanlibong piso, at ang sabi, ‘Panginoon, heto po ang ibinigay ninyong dalawanlibong piso. Heto naman po ang dalawanlibong pisong tinubo ko.’ Sinabi ng kanyang panginoon, ‘Magaling! Tapat at mabuting alipin! Naging tapat ka sa kaunting halaga, kaya pamamahalain kita sa malaking halaga. Makihati ka sa aking kagalakan.’ At lumapit naman ang tumanggap ng sanlibong piso. ‘Alam ko pong kayo’y mahigpit,’ aniya. ‘Gumagapas kayo sa hindi ninyo tinamnan, at nag-aani sa hindi ninyo hinasikan. Natakot po ako, kaya’t ibinaon ko sa lupa ang inyong salapi. Heto na po ang sanlibong piso ninyo.’ ‘Masama at tamad na alipin!’ Tugon ng kanyang panginoon. ‘Alam mo palang gumagapas ako sa hindi ko tinamnan at nag-aani sa hindi ko hinasikan! Bakit hindi mo iyan inilagak sa bangko, di sana’y may nakuha akong tubo ngayon? Kunin ninyo sa kanya ang sanlibong piso at ibigay sa may sampunlibong piso. Sapagkat ang mayroon ay bibigyan pa, at mananagana; ngunit ang wala, kahit ang kakaunting nasa kanya ay kukunin pa. Itapon ninyo sa kadiliman sa labas ang aliping walang kabuluhan. Doo’y tatangis siya at magngangalit ang kanyang ipin.’”Video by Adrian Bondoc: Human Resources and Training Consultant. Executive Producer-Kakaiba Ka! Ministry. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2023 Saturday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of the Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul, apostlesMemorial of Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne, virgin[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 18: 1 - 8Jesus told his disciples a parableabout the necessity for them to pray always without becoming weary. He said, “There was a judge in a certain townwho neither feared God nor respected any human being. And a widow in that town used to come to him and say,‘Render a just decision for me against my adversary.’For a long time the judge was unwilling, but eventually he thought,‘While it is true that I neither fear God nor respect any human being, because this widow keeps bothering meI shall deliver a just decision for herlest she finally come and strike me.’” The Lord said, “Pay attention to what the dishonest judge says. Will not God then secure the rights of his chosen oneswho call out to him day and night? Will he be slow to answer them? I tell you, he will see to it that justice is done for them speedily. But when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?”Video by Avi Leong : Food Entrepreneur. Missionary - Kairos. Covenanted Member of Ligaya Ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2023 Friday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, religious[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 17: 26 - 37Jesus said to his disciples:"As it was in the days of Noah,so it will be in the days of the Son of Man;they were eating and drinking,marrying and giving in marriage up to the daythat Noah entered the ark,and the flood came and destroyed them all.Similarly, as it was in the days of Lot:they were eating, drinking, buying,selling, planting, building;on the day when Lot left Sodom,fire and brimstone rained from the sky to destroy them all.So it will be on the day the Son of Man is revealed.On that day, someone who is on the housetopand whose belongings are in the housemust not go down to get them,and likewise one in the fieldmust not return to what was left behind.Remember the wife of Lot.Whoever seeks to preserve his life will lose it,but whoever loses it will save it.I tell you, on that night there will be two people in one bed;one will be taken, the other left.And there will be two women grinding meal together;one will be taken, the other left."They said to him in reply, "Where, Lord?"He said to them, "Where the body is,there also the vultures will gather."Video by MM Bogarin: Fashion designer-Ccicci. Pastoral leader. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
BIYERNES, NOBYEMBRE 17, 2023Biyernes ng Ika-32 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay Santa Isabel ng Unggaria, namanata sa Diyos[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 17: 26 - 37Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad, “Ang pagparito ng Anak ng Tao ay matutulad sa kapanahunan ni Noe. Noon, ang mga tao’y nagsisikain at nagsisiinom, nag-aasawa, hanggang sa araw na sumakay si Noe sa daong. Dumating ang baha at namatay silang lahat. Gayun din noong panahon ni Lot. Ang mga tao’y nagsisikain at nagsisiinom, namimili at nagbibili, nagtatanim at nagtatayo ng bahay. Ngunit nang araw na umalis si Lot sa Sodoma, umulan ng apoy at asupre at natupok silang lahat. Gayun din sa pagdating ng Anak ng Tao.“Sa araw na iyon, ang nasa bubungan ay huwag nang bumaba upang kunin ang kanyang mga ari-arian sa loob ng bahay. Ang nasa bukid ay huwag nang umuwi. Alalahanin ninyo ang nangyari sa asawa ni Lot. Ang sinumang magsikap na iligtas ang kanyang buhay ay mawawalan nito; ngunit ang sinumang mawalan ng kanyang buhay ay siyang makapagliligtas nito. Sinasabi ko sa inyo: may dalawang lalaking natutulog sa isang higaan sa gabing iyon; kukunin ang isa at iiwan ang isa. May dalawang babaing magkasamang gumigiling; kukunin ang isa at iiwan ang isa. May dalawang lalaking gumagawa sa bukid; kukunin ang isa at iiwan ang isa.” “Saan po, Panginoon?” tanong ng kanyang mga alagad. Sumagot siya, “Kung saan naroon ang mga bangkay, doon naman nagkakatipon ang mga buwitre.”Video by Nadz Gawat : Training Head-BDO Network Bank-MSME. Preacher-Pathways ministry. Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
THURSDAY, November 16, 2023 Thursday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Margaret of ScotlandMemorial of Saint Gertrude, Benedictine, virgin[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 17: 20 - 25Asked by the Pharisees when the Kingdom of God would come,Jesus said in reply,"The coming of the Kingdom of God cannot be observed,and no one will announce, 'Look, here it is,' or, 'There it is.'For behold, the Kingdom of God is among you."Then he said to his disciples,"The days will come when you will long to seeone of the days of the Son of Man, but you will not see it.There will be those who will say to you,'Look, there he is,' or 'Look, here he is.'Do not go off, do not run in pursuit.For just as lightning flashesand lights up the sky from one side to the other,so will the Son of Man be in his day.But first he must suffer greatly and be rejected by this generation."Video by Jim Orbe: Lay missionary. Lifelong brother of the Servants of the Word. Kairos Asia Director. Covenanted Member, Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
HUWEBES, NOBYEMBRE 16, 2023Huwebes ng Ika-32 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay Santa Margaret ng ScotlandPaggunita kay Santa Gertrudes, dalaga[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 17: 20 - 25Noong panahong iyon, si Hesus ay tinanong ng mga Pariseo kung kailan itatatag ang kaharian ng Diyos. Sumagot siya, “Ang pagsisimula ng paghahari ng Diyos ay walang makikitang palatandaan. At wala ring magsasabing nagsisimula na roon o rini. Sapagkat ang totoo’y nagsimula nang maghari ang Diyos sa puso ng mga nananalig sa kanya.”At sinabi niya sa mga alagad, “Darating ang panahong hahangarin ninyong makita ang isa sa mga araw ng Anak ng Tao, ngunit hindi ninyo makikita iyon. At may magsasabi sa inyo, ‘Naroon siya!’ o, ‘Narini siya!’ Huwag kayong pumunta upang siya’y hanapin. Sapagkat pagsapit ng takdang araw, ang Anak ng Tao’y darating na parang kidlat. Ngunit kailangan munang magbata siya ng maraming hirap, at itakwil ng mga tao sa ngayon.”Video by Eric Rivas : Director of Services for a multinational company. Pastoral Leader and District Coordinator - Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2023 Wednesday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Albert the Great, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Memorial of Saint Joseph Pignatelli, Jesuit [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 17: 11 - 19 As Jesus continued his journey to Jerusalem,he traveled through Samaria and Galilee.As he was entering a village, ten lepers met him.They stood at a distance from him and raised their voice, saying,"Jesus, Master! Have pity on us!"And when he saw them, he said,"Go show yourselves to the priests."As they were going they were cleansed.And one of them, realizing he had been healed,returned, glorifying God in a loud voice;and he fell at the feet of Jesus and thanked him.He was a Samaritan.Jesus said in reply,"Ten were cleansed, were they not?Where are the other nine?Has none but this foreigner returned to give thanks to God?"Then he said to him, "Stand up and go;your faith has saved you."Video by Ramil dela Cruz: Recruitment Lead in a Global Bank; Member, Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon; Core Team Member, The Lord's Boardroom; Musician-Plantito-Baller#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
MIYERKULES, NOBYEMBRE 15, 2023Miyerkules ng Ika-32 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay San Alberto, Obispo at Pantas ng SimbahanPaggunita kay San JosePignatelli, Heswita[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 17: 11 - 19 Sa paglalakbay ni Hesus patungong Jerusalem, nagdaan siya sa hangganan ng Samaria at Galilea. Nang papasok na siya sa isang nayon, siya’y sinalubong ng sampung ketongin. Tumigil sila sa malayu-layo at humiyaw ng: “Hesus! Panginoon! Mahabag po kayo sa amin!” nang makita sila ay sinabi niya, “Humayo kayo at pakita sa mga saserdote.” At samantalang sila’y naglalakad, gumaling sila. Nang mapuna ng isa na siya’y magaling na, nagbalik siyang sumisigaw ng pagpupuri sa Diyos. Nagpatirapa siya sa paanan ni Hesus at nagpasalamat. Ang taong ito’y Samaritano. “Hindi ba sampu ang gumaling?” tanong ni Hesus. “Nasaan ang siyam? Wala bang nagbalik at nagpuri sa Diyos kundi ang dayuhang ito?” Sinabi sa kanya ni Hesus, “Tumindig ka’t humayo sa iyong lakad! Pinagaling ka dahil sa iyong pananalig.”Video by Joey Binay : Sales-Industrial Essential Oil/Fragrances. Head-Communications Ministry. Member: North & Central Sector of MM-Familia#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2023 Tuesday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 17: 7 - 10Jesus said to the Apostles:"Who among you would say to your servantwho has just come in from plowing or tending sheep in the field,'Come here immediately and take your place at table'?Would he not rather say to him,'Prepare something for me to eat.Put on your apron and wait on me while I eat and drink.You may eat and drink when I am finished'?Is he grateful to that servant because he did what was commanded?So should it be with you.When you have done all you have been commanded, say,'We are unprofitable servants;we have done what we were obliged to do.'"
Video by Eddie Mendoza: Senior Executive for the Joy-Nostalg Group; Former Sector Coordinator of Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
MARTES, NOBYEMBRE 14, 2023Martes ng Ika-32 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay San Lorenzo O’ Toole[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 17: 7 -10 Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ng Panginoon, “Ipalagay nating kayo’y may aliping nag-aararo, o nagpapastol kaya ng tupa. Pagkagaling niya sa bukid, sasabihin ba ninyo sa kanya, ‘Halika at nang makakain ka na’? Hindi! Sa halip ay ganito ang sinasabi ninyo: ‘Ipaghanda mo ako ng hapunan; magbihis ka, at silbihan mo ako habang ako’y kumakain. Kumain ka pagkakain ko.’ Pinasasalamatan ba ang alipin dahil sa ginawa niya ang iniutos sa kanya? Gayun din naman kayo; kapag nagawa na ninyo ang lahat ng iniutos sa inyo, sabihin ninyo, ‘Kami’y mga aliping walang kabuluhan; tumupad lamang kami sa aming tungkulin.’”Video by JV Salayo : Teacher/Education consultant. Assistant site leader-Pathways Sta. Rosa. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2023 Monday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, virgin [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 17: 1 - 6Jesus said to his disciples,"Things that cause sin will inevitably occur,but woe to the one through whom they occur.It would be better for him if a millstone were put around his neckand he be thrown into the seathan for him to cause one of these little ones to sin.Be on your guard!If your brother sins, rebuke him;and if he repents, forgive him.And if he wrongs you seven times in one dayand returns to you seven times saying, 'I am sorry,'you should forgive him."And the Apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith."The Lord replied, "If you have faith the size of a mustard seed,you would say to this mulberry tree,'Be uprooted and planted in the sea,' and it would obey you."Video by Aiania Dalangin : Missionary-Kairos Asia; Former member-The Light Of the World Iligan and Cagayan de Oro; Member-Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon and Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
LUNES, NOBYEMBRE 13, 2023Lunes ng Ika-32 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay San Frances Xavier Cabrini, dalaga[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 17: 1 - 6Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad, “Hindi mawawala kahit kailan ang mga sanhi ng pagkakasala; ngunit nakapangingilabot ang sasapitin ng taong panggagalingan nito! Mabuti pa sa kanya ang bitinan ng isang malaking gilingang-bato sa leeg at itapon sa dagat, kaysa maging sanhi ng pagkakasala ng isa sa maliliit na ito. Kaya’t mag-ingat kayo!“Kung magkasala ang kapatid mo, pagsabihan mo, at kung siya’y magsisi, patawarin mo. Kung makapito siyang magkasala sa iyo sa maghapon, at makapito ring lumapit sa iyo at magsabing, ‘Nagsisisi ako,’ patawarin mo.”Sinabi ng mga apostol sa Panginoon, “Dagdagan po ninyo ang aming pananalig sa Diyos!” Tumugon ang Panginoon, “Kung maging sinlaki man lamang ng butil ng mustasa ang inyong pananalig sa Diyos, masasabi ninyo sa puno ng sikomorong ito, ‘Mabunot ka, at matanim sa dagat!’ at tatalima ito sa inyo.”Video by Ruel Aguirre : Pastoral Trainor for CFC leaders and missionaries for local and foreign deployment. Lay missionary assigned for long-term mission in Southern Africa and Kalinga province.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2023 Sunday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Josaphat, Bishop and martyr [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 25: 1 - 13Jesus told his disciples this parable:"The kingdom of heaven will be like ten virginswho took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.Five of them were foolish and five were wise.The foolish ones, when taking their lamps,brought no oil with them,but the wise brought flasks of oil with their lamps.Since the bridegroom was long delayed,they all became drowsy and fell asleep.At midnight, there was a cry,'Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!'Then all those virgins got up and trimmed their lamps.The foolish ones said to the wise,'Give us some of your oil,for our lamps are going out.'But the wise ones replied,'No, for there may not be enough for us and you.Go instead to the merchants and buy some for yourselves.'While they went off to buy it,the bridegroom cameand those who were ready went into the wedding feast with him.Then the door was locked.Afterwards the other virgins came and said,'Lord, Lord, open the door for us!'But he said in reply,'Amen, I say to you, I do not know you.'Therefore, stay awake,for you know neither the day nor the hour."Video by Aldem Salvana : Meta-NLP Trainer. Meta-Coach. Chief Learning Executive-Breakthrough Coaching and Consulting Inc. Author-The World Class Coach. Covenanted Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
LINGGO, NOBYEMBRE 12, 2023ka-32 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay San Diego, Lay na PransiskanoPaggunita kay Sto Josaphat, Obispo at Martir[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 25 : 1 - 13Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad ang talinghagang ito: “Dito maitutulad ang pagpasok sa kaharian ng Diyos: may sampung dalagang lumabas upang sumalubong sa lalaking ikakasal. Bawat isa’y may dalang ilawan. Ang lima sa kanila’y hangal at ang lima’y matalino. Ang mga hangal ay nagdala ng kanilang mga ilawan ngunit hindi nagbaon ng langis. Subalit ang matatalino’y nagdala ng langis bukod pa sa nasa kanilang ilawan. Nabalam ng dating ang lalaking ikakasal, kaya’t inantok silang lahat at nakatulog.Ngunit nang hatinggabi na’y may sumigaw: ‘Narito na ang lalaking ikakasal! Salubungin ninyo!’ Agad nagbangon ang sampung dalaga at inayos ang kanilang ilawan. Sinabi ng mga hangal sa matatalino, ‘Bigyan naman ninyo kami ng kaunting langis. Aandap-andap na ang aming mga ilawan, e!’ ‘Baka hindi magkasiya ito sa ating lahat,’ tugon ng matatalino. ‘Mabuti pa’y pumunta muna kayo sa nagtitinda at bumili ng para sa inyo.’ Kaya’t lumakad ang limang hangal na dalaga. Samantalang bumibili sila, dumating ang lalaking ikakasal. Ang limang nakahanda ay kasama niyang pumasok sa kasalan, at ipininid ang pinto.Pagkatapos, dumating naman ang limang hangal na dalaga. ‘Panginoon, papasukin po ninyo kami!’ sigaw nila. Ngunit tumugon siya, ‘Sinasabi ko sa inyo: hindi ko kayo nakikilala.’ Kaya magbantay kayo, sapagkat hindi ninyo alam ang araw ni ang oras.”Video by Gabs Fidel. Development & DISC Personality Coach, Trainer, and Speaker/ Head of Worship Team-Familia Community Youth Mission#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2023 Saturday of the 31st Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Martin de Tours, Bishop [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 16: 9 - 15 Jesus said to his disciples:"I tell you, make friends for yourselves with dishonest wealth,so that when it fails, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings.The person who is trustworthy in very small mattersis also trustworthy in great ones;and the person who is dishonest in very small mattersis also dishonest in great ones.If, therefore, you are not trustworthy with dishonest wealth,who will trust you with true wealth?If you are not trustworthy with what belongs to another,who will give you what is yours?No servant can serve two masters.He will either hate one and love the other,or be devoted to one and despise the other.You cannot serve God and mammon."The Pharisees, who loved money,heard all these things and sneered at him.And he said to them,"You justify yourselves in the sight of others,but God knows your hearts;for what is of human esteem is an abomination in the sight of God."Video by Anya Santos: Campus Staffer for Christ’s Youth in Action. Member of Ligaya Ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
SABADO, NOBYEMBRE 11, 2023Sabado ng Ika-31 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay San Martin ng Tours, obispo[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 16 : 9 - 15Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad, “Kaya’t sinasabi ko sa inyo: gamitin ninyo sa pakikipagkaibigan ang kayamanan ng sanlibutang ito. Maubos man ito’y may tatanggap naman sa inyo sa tahanang walang hanggan. Ang mapagkakatiwalaan sa maliit na bagay ay mapagkakatiwalaan sa malaking bagay; ang magdaraya sa maliit na bagay ay magdaraya rin sa malaking bagay. Kung hindi kayo mapagkatiwalaan sa mga kayamanan ng sanlibutang ito, sino ang magtitiwala sa inyo ng tunay na kayamanan? At kung hindi kayo magpagkatiwalaan sa kayamanan ng iba, sino ang magbibigay sa inyo ng talagang para sa inyo?“Walang makapaglilingkod nang sabay sa dalawang panginoon. Sapagkat kapopootan niya ang isa at iibigin ang ikalawa, paglilingkuran nang tapat ang isa at hahamakin ang ikalawa. Hindi ninyo mapaglilingkuran nang sabay ang Diyos at ang kayamanan.”Narinig ito ng mga Pariseo at nilibak nila si Hesus, sapagkat sakim sila sa salapi. Kaya’t sinabi niya sa kanila, “Kayo ang nagpapanggap na mga matuwid sa harapan ng mga tao, ngunit nasasaliksik ng Diyos ang inyong mga puso. Sapagkat ang itinuturing na mahalaga ng mga tao ay kasuklam-suklam sa paningin ng Diyos.
Video by Lawrence Quintero : Missionary Development and Deployment Program Head of Couples for Christ#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2023 Friday of the 31st Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the ChurchMemorial of Saint Andrew Avellino, Theatino, Priest
[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 16 : 1 - 8Jesus said to his disciples, "A rich man had a stewardwho was reported to him for squandering his property.He summoned him and said,'What is this I hear about you?Prepare a full account of your stewardship,because you can no longer be my steward.'The steward said to himself, 'What shall I do,now that my master is taking the position of steward away from me?I am not strong enough to dig and I am ashamed to beg.I know what I shall do so that,when I am removed from the stewardship,they may welcome me into their homes.'He called in his master's debtors one by one.To the first he said, 'How much do you owe my master?'He replied, 'One hundred measures of olive oil.'He said to him, 'Here is your promissory note.Sit down and quickly write one for fifty.'Then to another he said, 'And you, how much do you owe?'He replied, 'One hundred measures of wheat.'He said to him, 'Here is your promissory note;write one for eighty.'And the master commended that dishonest steward for acting prudently.For the children of this worldare more prudent in dealing with their own generationthan the children of light."Video by Rienne Angeles: Full time worker/Digital evangelization ministry-One Touch Productions. Pastoral Leader and Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
BIYERNES, NOBYEMBRE 10, 2023Biyernes ng Ika-31 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita sa Dakilang Papa San Leon, pantas ng SimbahanPaggunita kay San Andres Avellino, Teatino, Pari[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 16 : 9 - 15Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad, “May isang mayaman na may isang katiwala. Isinumbong sa kanya na nilulustay nito ang kanyang ari-arian. Kaya’t ipinatawag niya at tinatanong: ‘Ano ba itong naririnig ko tungkol sa inyo? Isulit mo sa akin ng buo ang pangangasiwa mo sa aking ari-arian pagkat mula ngayon ay hindi na ikaw ang katiwala ko.’ Nawika ng katiwala sa sarili, ‘Aalisin na ako ng aking panginoon sa pangangasiwa. Ano ang gagawin ko? Hindi ko kayang magbungkal ng lupa; nahihiya naman akong magpalimos. A, alam ko na ang aking gagawin! Maalis man ako sa pangangasiwa, may tatanggap din sa akin sa kanilang tahanan.’ Isa-isa niya ngayong tinawag ang mga may utang sa kanyang panginoon. Tinanong niya ang una, ‘Gaano ang utang mo sa aking panginoon?’ Sumagot ito, ‘Sandaang tapayang langis po.’ ‘Heto ang kasulatan ng iyong pagkakautang. Dali! Maupo ka’t gawin mong limampu,’ sabi ng katiwala. At tinanong naman niya ang isa, ‘Ikaw, gaano ang utang mo?’ Sumagot ito, ‘Sandaang kabang trigo po.’ ‘Heto ang kasulatan ng iyong pagkakautang,’ wika niya. ‘Isulat mo, walumpu.’ Pinuri ng panginoon ang magdarayang katiwala dahil sa katalinuhang ipinamalas nito. Sapagkat ang mga makasanlibutan ay mas mahusay gumawa ng paraan kaysa mga maka-Diyos.”Video by Glen Glorioso: Licensed Financial Adviser. Youth worker, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Preacher.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2023 Thursday of the 31st Week in Ordinary TimeFeast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in RomeMemorial of Saints Mary and Neone, martyrs in the Cemetery of Callistus on the Via AppiaMemorial of St Theodore, Soldier and Martyr[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 2 : 13 - 22Since the Passover of the Jews was near,Jesus went up to Jerusalem.He found in the temple area those who sold oxen, sheep, and doves,as well as the money-changers seated there.He made a whip out of cordsand drove them all out of the temple area, with the sheep and oxen,and spilled the coins of the money-changersand overturned their tables,and to those who sold doves he said,"Take these out of here,and stop making my Father's house a marketplace."His disciples recalled the words of Scripture,Zeal for your house will consume me.At this the Jews answered and said to him,"What sign can you show us for doing this?"Jesus answered and said to them,"Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up."The Jews said,"This temple has been under construction for forty-six years,and you will raise it up in three days?"But he was speaking about the temple of his Body.Therefore, when he was raised from the dead,his disciples remembered that he had said this,and they came to believe the Scriptureand the word Jesus had spoken.
Video by Den Mark Gillesania : Businessman. Regional Director for East Visayas-Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon. Pastoral Leader-Servants of the Loving God.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
HUWEBES, NOBYEMBRE 9, 2023Huwebes ng Ika-31 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Kapistahan ng Pagtatalaga sa Palasyong Simbahan sa Laterano, RomaPaggunita sa mga Santang sina Maria and Neone, Mga Martir sa Sementeryo ng Callistus sa Via AppiaPaggunita kay Sto Teodoro, Sundalo at Martir[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 2 : 13 - 22Malapit na ang Paskuwa ng mga Judio, kaya’t pumunta si Hesus sa Jerusalem. Nakita niya sa templo ang mga nagbibili ng mga baka, mga tupa, at mga kalapati, at ang namamalit ng salapi. Gumawa siya ng isang panghagupit na lubid at ipinagtabuyang palabas ang mga mangangalakal, pati mga baka at tupa. Isinabog niya ang salapi ng mga namamalit at pinagtataob ang kanilang mga hapag. Sinabi niya sa mga nagbibili ng kalapati, “Alisin ninyo rito ang mga iyan! Huwag ninyong gawing palengke ang bahay ng aking Ama!” Naalaala ng kanyang mga alagad na sinasabi sa Kasulatan, “Ang aking malasakit sa iyong bahay ay parang apoy na nag-aalab sa puso ko.”Dahil dito’y tinanong siya ng mga Judio, “Anong tanda ang maibibigay mo upang patunayang may karapatan kang gawin ito?” Tumugon si Hesus, “Gibain ninyo ang templong ito at muli kong itatayo sa loob ng tatlong araw.” Sinabi ng mga Judio, “Apatnapu’t anim na taon na ginawa ang templong ito, at itatayo mo sa loob lamang ng tatlong araw?”Ngunit ang templong tinutukoy ni Hesus ay ang kanyang katawan. Kaya’t nang siya’y muling mabuhay, naalaala ng kanyang mga alagad na sinabi niya ito; at naniwala sila sa Kasulatan at sa mga sinabi ni Hesus.Video by Paul Gerard Saret : Product Manager, Cargill Philippines. District Evangelization and Music Ministry of NS1C. Underway Member of Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2023 Wednesday of the 31st Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saints Crowned MartyrsMemorial of St Adeodatus I, Pope[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 14 : 25 - 33Great crowds were traveling with Jesus,and he turned and addressed them,"If anyone comes to me without hating his father and mother,wife and children, brothers and sisters,and even his own life,he cannot be my disciple.Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after mecannot be my disciple.Which of you wishing to construct a towerdoes not first sit down and calculate the costto see if there is enough for its completion?Otherwise, after laying the foundationand finding himself unable to finish the workthe onlookers should laugh at him and say,'This one began to build but did not have the resources to finish.'Or what king marching into battle would not first sit downand decide whether with ten thousand troopshe can successfully oppose another kingadvancing upon him with twenty thousand troops?But if not, while he is still far away,he will send a delegation to ask for peace terms.In the same way,everyone of you who does not renounce all his possessionscannot be my disciple."Video by Christopher Luke Felix: Missionary who works in compliance for a financial institution. A servant from the Church of St. Thomas More, Catholic Church. From Subang Jaya, Malaysia.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
MIYERKULES, NOBYEMBRE 7, 2023Miyerkules ng Ika-31 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita sa Mga Banal na Korina ng mga MartirPaggunita kay Santo Adeodatus, Papa[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 14 : 25 - 33Noong panahong iyon, sumama kay Hesus ang napakaraming tao; humarap siya sa kanila at kanyang sinabi, “Hindi maaaring maging alagad ko ang sinumang umiibig sa kanyang ama at ina, asawa at mga anak, mga kapatid, at maging sa sarili niyang buhay nang higit sa akin. Ang sinumang hindi magpasan ng sariling krus at sumunod sa akin ay hindi maaaring maging alagad ko. Kung ang isa sa inyo’y nagbabalak magtayo ng tore, hindi ba uupo muna siya at tatayahin ang magugugol para malaman kung, may sapat siyang salaping maipagpapatapos niyon? Baka mailagay ang mga pundasyon ngunit hindi naman maipatapos – siya’y kukutyain ng lahat ng makakakita nito. Sasabihin nila: ‘Nagsimulang magtayo ang taong ito pero hindi naipatapos.’ O sinong hari na makikipagdigma sa kapwa hari ang hindi muna uupo at pag-aaralang mabuti kung ang sampunlibo niyang kawal ay maisasagupa sa kalaban na may dalawampunlibong tauhan? At kung hindi niya kaya, malayo pa ang kalaban ay magsusugo na siya ng mga kinatawan upang makipagkasundo. Gayun din naman, hindi maaaring maging alagad ko ang sinuman, kung hindi niya tatalikdan ang lahat sa kanyang buhay.”Video by Jay Guiyab : BSCE graduate. Customer Service representative. Familia Member. Mission Head for Singles-Baguio. Familia Young Adults Coordinator.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023 Tuesday of the 31st Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of St Willibrord, Bishop of Northern EuropeMemorial of St Prosdocimus, First Bishop of Padua[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 14 : 15 - 24One of those at table with Jesus said to him,"Blessed is the one who will dine in the Kingdom of God."He replied to him,"A man gave a great dinner to which he invited many.When the time for the dinner came,he dispatched his servant to say to those invited,'Come, everything is now ready.'But one by one, they all began to excuse themselves.The first said to him,'I have purchased a field and must go to examine it;I ask you, consider me excused.'And another said, 'I have purchased five yoke of oxenand am on my way to evaluate them;I ask you, consider me excused.'And another said, 'I have just married a woman,and therefore I cannot come.'The servant went and reported this to his master.Then the master of the house in a rage commanded his servant,'Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the townand bring in here the poor and the crippled, the blind and the lame.'The servant reported, 'Sir, your orders have been carried outand still there is room.'The master then ordered the servant,'Go out to the highways and hedgerowsand make people come in that my home may be filled.For, I tell you, none of those men who were invited will taste my dinner.'
Video by Francis Ortega: Training Consultant. Cell group leader/Part of the governing body/Member-Servants of the Lord's Vineyard. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
MARTES, NOBYEMBRE 7, 2023Martes ng Ika-31 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay Sto Willibrord, Bishop of Northern EuropePaggunita kay St Prosdocimus, First Bishop of Padua[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 14 : 15 - 24Noong mga panahong iyon, sinabi kay Hesus ng isa sa mga kasalo niya sa hapag, “Mapalad ang makakasalo sa hapag sa kaharian ng Diyos!” Sumagot si Hesus, “May isang lalaking naghanda ng isang malaking piging, at marami siyang inanyayahan. Nang dumating ang oras ng piging, inutusan niya ang kanyang mga alipin at ipinasabi sa mga inanyayahan, ‘Halina kayo, handa na ang lahat!’ Ngunit nagdahilan silang lahat. Ang sabi ng una, ‘Nakabili ako ng bukid, at kailangan kong puntahan. Kayo na sana ang bahalang magpaumanhin sa akin.’ At sinabi ng isa, ‘Nakabili ako ng limang pares na baka, at kailangan kong isingkaw para masubok. Kayo na sana ang bahalang magpaumanhin sa akin.’ Sinabi naman ng isa pa, ‘Bagong kasal ako kaya hindi ako makakadalo.’ Bumalik ang alipin at ibinalita ito sa kanyang panginoon. Nagalit ito at sinabi sa alipin, ‘Lumabas kang madali sa mga lansangan at makikipot na daan ng lungsod, at isama mo rito ang mga pulubi, mga pingkaw, mga bulag, at mga pilay.’ Pagbabalik ng alipin ay sinabi niya, ‘Panginoon, nagawa na po ang iniutos ninyo, ngunit maluwag pa.’ Kaya’t sinabi ng panginoon sa alipin, ‘Lumabas ka sa mga lansangan at sa mga landas, at pilitin mong pumarito ang mga tao, upang mapuno ang aking bahay. Sinasabi ko sa inyo: isa man sa mga unang inanyayahan ay hindi makatitikim ng aking handa!’”Video by Roy Azarcon : Research and Tutorial Services. Pathways Wide Intercession Ministry Head. Tahanan ng Panginoon Area Worker. Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2023 Monday of the 31st Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of St Leonard, Hermit[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 14 : 12 - 14On a sabbath Jesus went to dineat the home of one of the leading Pharisees.He said to the host who invited him,"When you hold a lunch or a dinner,do not invite your friends or your brothers or sistersor your relatives or your wealthy neighbors,in case they may invite you back and you have repayment.Rather, when you hold a banquet,invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind;blessed indeed will you be because of their inability to repay you.For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous."Video by Adrian Menezes : Software engineer. Full time missionary-Christ's Youth in Action (CYA) University of Santo Tomas. From Mumbai, India.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
LUNES, NOBYEMBRE 6, 2023Lunes ng Ika-31 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay Santo Leonardo, Ermitanyo[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 14 : 12 - 14Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa pinuno ng mga Pariseo na nag-anyaya sa kanya: “Kapag naghahanda ka, huwag ang mga kaibigan mo, mga kapatid, mga kamag-anak o mayayamang kapitbahay ang aanyayahan mo, sapagkat aanyayahan ka rin nila, at sa gayo’y nagantihan ka na. Kaya kung ikaw ay maghahanda ng isang malaking salu-salo, ang mga pulubi, mga pingkaw, mga pilay, at mga bulag ang anyayahan mo. Hindi sila makagaganti sa iyo at sa gayo’y magiging mapalad ka. Gagantihin ka ng Diyos sa muling pagkabuhay ng mga banal.”Video by Adrian Bondoc : Human Resources and Training Consultant. Executive Producer-Kakaiba Ka! Ministry. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2023 Sunday of the 31st Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saints Domninus, Teothimus and companions, martyrs[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 23: 1 - 12Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples, saying, "The scribes and the Pharisees have taken their seat on the chair of Moses. Therefore, do and observe all things whatsoever they tell you,but do not follow their example. For they preach but they do not practice. They tie up heavy burdens hard to carry and lay them on people's shoulders, but they will not lift a finger to move them. All their works are performed to be seen. They widen their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels. They love places of honor at banquets, seats of honor in synagogues, greetings in marketplaces, and the salutation 'Rabbi.' As for you, do not be called 'Rabbi.' You have but one teacher, and you are all brothers. Call no one on earth your father; you have but one Father in heaven. Do not be called 'Master'; you have but one master, the Christ. The greatest among you must be your servant.Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted."Reflection by Bobby Quitain: Lawyer. Professor. Best-selling author. Preacher. Missionary.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
LINGGO, NOBYEMBRE 5, 2023Linggo sa Ika-31 na Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay San Domninus, San Teothimus at mga kasama, mga martir[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 23: 1 - 12Noong panahong iyong, sinabi ni Hesus sa mga tao at sa kanyang mga alagad, “Ang mga eskriba at ang mga Pariseo ang kinikilalang tagapagpaliwanang ng Kautusan ni Moises. Kaya’t gawin ninyo ang itinuturo nila at sundin ang kanilang iniuutos. Ngunit huwag ninyo tularan ang kanilang gawa, sapagkat hindi nila isinasagawa ang kanilang ipinangangaral. Nagbibigkis sila ng mabibigat na dalahin at ipinapasan sa mga tao; ngunit ni daliri ay ayaw nilang igalaw upang tumulong sa pagdadala ng mga iyon. Pawang pakitang-tao ang kanilang mga gawa. Nilalaparan nila ang kanilang mga pilakterya at hinahabaan ang palawit sa laylayan ng kanilang mga damit. Ang ibig nila’y ang mga upuang pandangal sa mga piging at ang mga tanging luklukan sa mga sinagoga. Ang ibig nila’y pagpugayan sila sa mga liwasang-bayan, at tawaging guro. Ngunit kayo — huwag kayong patawag na guro, sapagkat iisa ang inyong Guro, at kayong lahat ay magkakapatid. At huwag ninyo tawaging ama ang sinumang tao sa lupa, sapagkat iisa ang inyong Ama, ang Amang nasa langit. Huwag kayong patawag na tagapagturo, sapagkat iisa ang inyong Tagapagturo, ang Mesiyas. Ang pinakadakila sa inyo ay dapat maging lingkod ninyo. Ang nagpapakataas ay ibababa, at ang nagpapakababa ay itataas.”Reflection by Ruel Morales : Unit Manager/Financial Adviser-AXA Philippines. Independent Coffee Distributor. Covenanted Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2023 Saturday of the 30th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 14: 1, 7 - 11On a sabbath Jesus went to dine at the home of one of the leading Pharisees, and the people there were observing him carefully.He told a parable to those who had been invited, noticing how they were choosing the places of honor at the table. "When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet, do not recline at table in the place of honor. A more distinguished guest than you may have been invited by him, and the host who invited both of you may approach you and say, 'Give your place to this man,' and then you would proceed with embarrassment to take the lowest place. Rather, when you are invited, go and take the lowest place so that when the host comes to you he may say, 'My friend, move up to a higher position.' Then you will enjoy the esteem of your companions at the table. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted."Reflection by Jim Orbe: Lay missionary. Lifelong brother of the Servants of the Word. Kairos Asia Director. Covenanted Member, Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
SABADO, NOBYEMBRE 4, 2023Sabado sa Ika-30 na Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay San Carlos Borromeo, Obispo[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 14: 1, 7 - 11Isang Araw ng Pamamahinga, si Hesus ay inanyayahang kumain sa bahay ng isang pinuno ng mga Pariseo; at binabantayan nilang mabuti ang kanyang mga kilos.Napansin ni Hesus na ang pinipili ng mga inanyayahan ay ang mga upuang nakalaan sa mga piling panauhin. Kaya’t sinabi niya ang talinghagang ito: “Kapag inanyayahan ka ninuman sa isang kasalan, huwag mong pipiliin ang tanging upuan. Baka may inanyayahang lalong tanyag kaysa iyo. At lalapit ang nag-anyaya sa inyong dalawa at sasabihin sa iyo, ‘Maaari bang ibigay ninyo ang upuang iyan sa taong ito?’ Sa gayo’y mapapahiya ka at doon malalagay sa pinakaabang upuan. Ang mabuti, kapag naanyayahan ka, doon ka maupo sa pinakaabang upuan, sapagkat paglapit ng nag-anyaya sa iyo ay kanyang sasabihin, ‘Kaibigan, dini ka sa kabisera.’ Sa gayun, nabigyan ka ng malaking karangalan sa harapan ng mga panauhin. Sapagkat ang nagpapakataas ay ibababa, at ang nagpapakababa ay itataas.”Reflection by Edwin Hermoso: Professional photographer. Site Leader-Pathways Alabang, Pastoral Leader- South District of Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2023 Friday of the 30th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Martin de Porres, religious[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 14: 1 - 6 On a sabbath Jesus went to dine at the home of one of the leading Pharisees, and the people there were observing him carefully. In front of him there was a man suffering from dropsy. Jesus spoke to the scholars of the law and Pharisees in reply, asking, "Is it lawful to cure on the sabbath or not?"But they kept silent; so he took the man and, after he had healed him, dismissed him. Then he said to them "Who among you, if your son or ox falls into a cistern, would not immediately pull him out on the sabbath day?" But they were unable to answer his question.Reflection by Francis Ortega: Training Consultant. Cell group leader/Part of the governing body/Member-Servants of the Lord's Vineyard. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
BIYERNES, NOBYEMBRE 3, 2023Biyernes sa Ika-30 na Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay San Martin de PorresLANDAS NG PAG-ASA: “Paunlak ng Panginoon”[MABUTING BALITA] : LUCAS 14: 1 - 6 Isang Araw ng Pamamahinga, si Hesus ay inanyayahang kumain sa bahay ng isang pinuno ng mga Pariseo; at binabantayan nilang mabuti ang kanyang mga kilos. Lumapit kay Hesus ang isang taong namamanas. Kaya’t tinanong niya ang mga Pariseo at ang mga dalubhasa sa Kautusan, “Naaayon ba sa Kautusan ang magpagaling sa Araw ng Pamamahinga o hindi?” Ngunit hindi sila umimik, kaya hinawakan ni Hesus ang maysakit, pinagaling saka pinayaon. Pagkatapos, sinabi niya sa kanila, “Kung kayo’y may anak o bakang mahulog sa balon, hindi ba ninyo iaahon kahit Araw ng Pamamahinga?” At hindi sila nakasagot sa tanong na ito.Video by Nadz Gawat : Training Head-BDO Network Bank-MSME. Preacher-Pathways ministry. Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023 Thursday of the 30th Week in Ordinary TimeThe Commemoration of all Faithful Departed[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 6: 37 - 40 Jesus said to the crowds: “Everything that the Father gives me will come to me, and I will not reject anyone who comes to me, because I came down from heaven not to do my own will but the will of the one who sent me. And this is the will of the one who sent me, that I should not lose anything of what he gave me, but that I should raise it on the last day. For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him may have eternal life, and I shall raise him on the last day.”Reflection by Danny Dy: Management consultant and urban farmer. CEFAM-counselor. Former CYA and member of LNP. Core team member for National Family Life Service Coordination-BCBP#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
HUWEBES, NOBYEMBRE 2, 2023Huwebes sa Ika-30 na Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita sa Lahat ng mga Pumanaw na Kristiyano[MABUTING BALITA] : JUAN 6: 37 - 40 Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa mga tao, “Lalapit sa akin ang lahat ng ibinibigay sa akin ng Ama. At hindi ko itataboy ang sinumang lumapit sa akin. Sapagkat ako’y bumaba mula sa langit, hindi upang gawin ang kalooban ko, kundi ang kalooban ng nagsugo sa akin. At ito ang kanyang kalooban: huwag kong pabayaang mawala kahit isa sa mga ibinibigay niya sa akin, kundi muling buhayin sila sa huling araw. Sapagkat ito ang kalooban ng aking Ama: ang lahat ng makakita at manalig sa Anak ay magkaroon ng buhay na walang hanggan. At sila’y muli kong bubuhayin sa huling araw.”Reflection by Raoul Roncal : Licensed Engineer (ECE). Lay missionary-Servants of the Word Brotherhood. Theology Instructor, Ateneo de Manila University#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2023 Wednesday of the 30th Week in Ordinary TimeSolemnity of All Saints[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 5: 1 - 12aWhen Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him. He began to teach them, saying:"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God.Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you falsely because of me.Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven."Reflection by John Paul Felix: Missionary for Human Resource Business Partner. Covenanted for Christ Community (CFCC), Malaysia. Serving in core team of FIAT (Friends in Action for Christ, Kuala Lumpur) and Christ's Youth in Action (University Outreach , Penang)#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
MIYERKULES, NOBYEMBRE 1, 2023Miyerkules sa Ika-30 na Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Dakilang Kapistahan ng Lahat ng mga Banal[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 5: 1 - 12aNoong panahong iyon, nang makita ni Hesus ang napakakapal na tao, umahon siya sa bundok. Pagkaupo niya’y lumapit ang kanyang mga alagad, at sila’y tinuruan niya ng ganito:“Mapalad ang mga aba na wala nang inaasahan kundi ang Diyos, sapagkat makakasama sila sa kanyang kaharian.”“Mapalad ang mga nahahapis sapagkat aaliwin sila ng Diyos.”“Mapalad ang mga mapagpakumbaba, sapagkat tatamuhin nila ang ipinangako ng Diyos.”“Mapalad ang mga nagmimithing makatupad sa kalooban ng Diyos, sapagkat ipagkakaloob sa kanila ang kanilang minimithi.”“Mapalad ang mga mahabagin, sapagkat kahahabagan sila ng Diyos.”“Mapalad ang mga may malinis na puso, sapagkat makikita nila ang Diyos.”“Mapalad ang mga gumagawa ng daan sa ikapagkakasundo, sapagkat sila’y ituturing ng Diyos na mga anak niya.”“Mapalad ang mga pinag-uusig dahil sa kanilang pagsunod sa kalooban ng Diyos, sapagkat makakasama sila sa kanyang kaharian.”“Mapalad kayo kapag dahil sa aki’y inaalimura kayo ng mga tao, pinag-uusig at pinagwiwikaan ng lahat ng uri ng kasamaan na pawang kasinungalingan. Magdiwang kayo at magalak, sapagkat malaki ang inyong gantimpala sa langit.”Reflection by Alvin Fabella: COO, EScience Corp, South Sector Evangelization Head, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Speaker. Retreat Master.Radio anchor, Kakaiba Ka! Contributor- Kerygma Magazine/Didache. https://who-are-you-following.blogspot.com/2020/06/if-youre-tired-of-waiting-this-post-is.html#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2023 Tuesday of the 30th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Alphonse Rodriguez, Jesuit[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 13: 18 - 21Jesus said, "What is the Kingdom of God like?To what can I compare it?It is like a mustard seed that a man took and planted in the garden.When it was fully grown, it became a large bushand the birds of the sky dwelt in its branches."Again he said, "To what shall I compare the Kingdom of God?It is like yeast that a woman tookand mixed in with three measures of wheat flouruntil the whole batch of dough was leavened."
Video by Aiania Dalangin : Missionary-Kairos Asia; Former member-The Light Of the World Iligan and Cagayan de Oro; Member-Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon and Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
MARTES, OKTUBRE 31, 2023Martes sa Ika-30 na Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay San Alfonso Rodriguez, Heswita [MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 13: 18 - 21 Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus, “Ano ang katulad ng paghahari ng Diyos? Saan ko ihahambing ito? Katulad ito ng isang butil ng mustasa na itinanim ng isang tao sa kanyang halamanan. Ito’y lumaki hanggang sa maging punongkahoy at namugad ang mga ibon sa mga sanga nito.”Sinabi pa ni Hesus, “Saan ko itutulad ang paghahari ng Diyos? Katulad ito ng lebadurang inihalo ng isang babae sa tatlong takal na harina, anupat umalsa ang buong masa.”Video by Joey Binay : Sales-Industrial Essential Oil/Fragrances. Head-Communications Ministry. Member: North & Central Sector of MM-Familia#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2023 Monday of the 30th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint German, Bishop [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 13: 10 - 17 Jesus was teaching in a synagogue on the sabbath.And a woman was there who for eighteen yearshad been crippled by a spirit;she was bent over, completely incapable of standing erect.When Jesus saw her, he called to her and said,"Woman, you are set free of your infirmity."He laid his hands on her,and she at once stood up straight and glorified God.But the leader of the synagogue,indignant that Jesus had cured on the sabbath,said to the crowd in reply,"There are six days when work should be done.Come on those days to be cured, not on the sabbath day."The Lord said to him in reply, "Hypocrites!Does not each one of you on the sabbathuntie his ox or his ass from the mangerand lead it out for watering?This daughter of Abraham,whom Satan has bound for eighteen years now,ought she not to have been set free on the sabbath dayfrom this bondage?"When he said this, all his adversaries were humiliated;and the whole crowd rejoiced at all the splendid deeds done by him.
Video by Steve Sandoval : CEO and Training Director-LeadCore Training and Consultancy. Strategic Planner; Organizational Development Expert; Pastoral Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon; Head of Training and Development -Pathways Ministry#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
LUNES, OKTUBRE 30, 2023Lunes sa Ika-30 na Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay San Herman, Obispo [MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 13: 10 - 17 Noong panahong iyon, si Hesus ay nagtuturo sa isang sinagoga sa Araw ng Pamamahinga. May isang babae roon na labingwalong taon nang may karamdaman, gawa ng masamang espiritung nasa kanya. Siya’y hukot na hukot at hindi na makaunat. Nang makita ni Hesus ang babae, tinawag niya ito at sinabi, “Magaling ka na sa iyong karamdaman!” At ipinatong ni Hesus and kanyang mga kamay sa babae; noon di’y nakaunat ito at nagpuri sa Diyos. Ngunit nagalit ang tagapamahala ng sinagoga sapagkat nagpagaling si Hesus sa Araw ng Pamamahinga. Kaya’t sinabi niya sa mga tao, “May anim na araw na inilaan upang ipagtrabaho. Pumarito kayo sa mga araw na iyan upang magpagaling, at huwag sa Araw ng Pamamahinga.” Sinagot siya ng Panginoon, “Mga mapagpaimbabaw! Hindi ba’t kinakalag ninyo sa sabsaban ang inyong baka o asno at dinadala sa painuman kahit Araw ng Pamamahinga? Ang babaing ito na mula sa lipi ni Abraham ay ginapos ni Satanas sa loob ng labingwalong taon. Hindi ba dapat na siya’y kalagan kahit na Araw ng Pamamahinga?” Napahiya ang lahat ng kalaban ni Hesus sa sagot niyang ito; at nagalak naman ang madla sa mga kahanga-hangang bagay na ginawa niya.Video by Gabs Fidel. Development & DISC Personality Coach, Trainer, and Speaker/Head of Worship Team-Familia Community Youth Mission#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2023 Sunday of the 30th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Felicien, martyr [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 22 : 34 - 40When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees,they gathered together, and one of them,a scholar of the law tested him by asking,"Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?"He said to him,"You shall love the Lord, your God,with all your heart,with all your soul,and with all your mind.This is the greatest and the first commandment.The second is like it:You shall love your neighbor as yourself.The whole law and the prophets depend on these two commandments."Video by MM Bogarin: Fashion designer-Ccicci. Pastoral leader. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2023 Saturday of the 29th Week in Ordinary TimeFeast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 6: 12 - 16 Jesus went up to the mountain to pray,and he spent the night in prayer to God.When day came, he called his disciples to himself,and from them he chose Twelve, whom he also named Apostles:Simon, whom he named Peter, and his brother Andrew,James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew,Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus,Simon who was called a Zealot,and Judas the son of James,and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.Video by Peter Lino : National Health, Safety and Environment Manager. Pastoral Leader and lead trainor for Pastoral Leaders- God's Light Community. Sydney, Australia.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
SABADO, OKTUBRE 28, 2023Biyernes ng Ika-29 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonKapistahan nina Apostol San Simon at San Judas[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 6: 12 - 19Noong mga araw na iyon, umahon si Hesus sa isang burol at magdamag doong nanalangin. Kinaumagahan, tinawag niya ang kanyang mga alagad, at pumili siya ng Labindalawa sa kanila, na tinawag niyang mga apostol: si Simon na pinangalanan niyang Pedro, at si Andres na kanyang kapatid; sina Santiago, Juan, Felipe, Bartolome, Mateo, Tomas, at Santiago na anak ni Alfeo, si Simon ang Makabayan; si Judas na anak ni Santiago, at si Judas Iscariote, na naging taksil.Bumaba si Hesus, kasama sila, at tumayo sa isang patag na lugar. Naroon ang marami sa kanyang mga alagad at ang napakaraming tao buhat sa Judea at Jerusalem, at sa mga bayan sa baybaying-dagat ng Tiro at Sidon. Pumaroon sila upang makinig sa kanya at mapagaling sa kanilang mga karamdaman. Pinagaling din niya ang mga pinahihirapan ng masasamang espiritu. At sinikap ng lahat ng tao na mahipo siya sapagkat may taglay siyang kapangyarihang makapagpagaling ng lahat.Video by Lawrence Quintero : Missionary Development and Deployment Program Head of Couples for Christ#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
FRIDAY, October 27, 2023 Friday of the 29th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial for Saint Evaristus, PopeMemorial for Saint Frumentius, Bishop [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 12: 54 - 59 Jesus said to the crowds,"When you see a cloud rising in the westyou say immediately that it is going to rain–and so it does;and when you notice that the wind is blowing from the southyou say that it is going to be hot–and so it is.You hypocrites!You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky;why do you not know how to interpret the present time?"Why do you not judge for yourselves what is right?If you are to go with your opponent before a magistrate,make an effort to settle the matter on the way;otherwise your opponent will turn you over to the judge,and the judge hand you over to the constable,and the constable throw you into prison.I say to you, you will not be releaseduntil you have paid the last penny."Video by Vanessa Ocampo : Corporate Trainer/Financial Consultant. Senior Woman Leader Trainee/Pastoral Leader-Servants of the Living God Community (Ormoc, Leyte)#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
BIYERNES, OKTUBRE 27, 2023Biyernes ng Ika-29 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Evaristus, PapaPaggunita kay San Frumentius, Obispo[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 12: 54 - 59 Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa mga tao, “Kapag nakita ninyong makapal ang ulap sa kanluran, sinasabi ninyong uulan, at gayun nga ang nangyayari. At kung umihip ang hanging timog ay sinasabi ninyong iinit, at nagkakagayon nga. Mga mapagpaimbabaw! Marunong kayong bumasa ng palatandaan sa lupa’t sa langit, bakit hindi ninyo mabasa ang mga tanda ng kasalukuyang panahon?Bakit hindi ninyo mapagpasiyahan kung alin ang matuwid? Kapag isinakdal ka sa hukuman, makipag-ayos ka sa nagsakdal habang may panahon; baka kaladkarin ka niya sa hukuman, at ibigay ka ng hukom sa tanod, at ibilanggo ka naman nito. Sinasabi ko sa iyo: hindi ka makalalabas doon hangga’t hindi mo nababayaran ang kahuli-hulihang sentimo.”Video by Glen Glorioso : Licensed Financial Adviser. Youth worker, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Preacher.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
THURSDAY, October 26, 2023 Thursday of the 29th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial for Saint Demetrius, martyr[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 12: 49 - 53Jesus said to his disciples:"I have come to set the earth on fire,and how I wish it were already blazing!There is a baptism with which I must be baptized,and how great is my anguish until it is accomplished!Do you think that I have come to establish peace on the earth?No, I tell you, but rather division.From now on a household of five will be divided,three against two and two against three;a father will be divided against his sonand a son against his father,a mother against her daughterand a daughter against her mother,a mother-in-law against her daughter-in-lawand a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law."Video by Jam Dabuet : Full-time missionary-Christ’s Youth in Action. Pastoral Leader/ Member - Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
HUWEBES, OKTUBRE 26, 2023Huwebes ng Ika-29 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Demetrius, martir[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 12: 49 - 53Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad, “Naparito ako upang magdala ng apoy sa lupa – at sana’y napagningas na ito! May isang binyag pa na dapat kong tanggapin, at nababagabag ako hangga’t hindi natutupad ito! Akala ba ninyo’y pumarito ako upang magdala ng kapayapaan sa lupa? Sinasabi ko sa inyo: hindi kapayapaan kundi pagkakabaha-bahagi. Mula ngayon, ang limang katao sa isang sambahayan ay mababahagi: tatlo laban sa dalawa at dalawa laban sa tatlo.Maglalaban-laban ang ama at ang anak na lalaki,Ang ina at ang anak na babae,At gayun din ang biyenang babae, at manugang na babae.”
Video by Pao Antonio : Financial Planner. Resident Preacher and Executive Producer of Pathways of Hope. Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2023 Wednesday of the 29th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial for Saint Demetrius, martyr[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 12: 39 - 48 Jesus said to his disciples:"Be sure of this:if the master of the house had known the hourwhen the thief was coming,he would not have let his house be broken into.You also must be prepared,for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come."Then Peter said,"Lord, is this parable meant for us or for everyone?"And the Lord replied,"Who, then, is the faithful and prudent stewardwhom the master will put in charge of his servantsto distribute the food allowance at the proper time?Blessed is that servant whom his master on arrival finds doing so.Truly, I say to you, he will put himin charge of all his property.But if that servant says to himself,'My master is delayed in coming,'and begins to beat the menservants and the maidservants,to eat and drink and get drunk,then that servant's master will comeon an unexpected day and at an unknown hourand will punish the servant severelyand assign him a place with the unfaithful.That servant who knew his master's willbut did not make preparations nor act in accord with his willshall be beaten severely;and the servant who was ignorant of his master's willbut acted in a way deserving of a severe beatingshall be beaten only lightly.Much will be required of the person entrusted with much,and still more will be demanded of the person entrusted with more."Video by Jake Tan : Former Missionary Youth Worker/Worship Ministry Head-Lingkod Central. Pastoral Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
MIYERKULES, OKTUBRE 25, 2023Miyerkules ng Ika-29 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Demetrius, martir[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 12: 39 - 48Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad, “Tandaan ninyo ito: kung alam lamang ng puno ng sambahayan kung anong oras darating ang magnanakaw, hindi niya pababayaang pasukin ang kanyang bahay. Kayo ma’y dapat humanda, sapagkat darating ang Anak ng Tao sa oras na hindi ninyo inaasahan.”Itinanong ni Pedro, “Panginoon, sinasabi po ba ninyo ang talinghagang ito para sa amin o para sa lahat?” Tumugon ang Panginoon, “Sino nga ang tapat at matalinong alipin? Hindi ba siya ang pamamahalain ng kanyang panginoon sa sambahayan nito, upang magbigay sa ibang mga alipin ng kanilang pagkain sa karampatang panahon? Mapalad ang aliping iyon, kapag dinatnan siyang gumagawa ng gayun pagbabalik ng kanyang panginoon. Sinasabi ko sa inyo: pamamahalain siya ng kanyang panginoon sa lahat ng ari-arian nito. Ngunit kung sabihin sa sarili ng aliping iyon, ‘Matatagalan pa bago magbalik ang aking panginoon,’ at simulan niyang bugbugin ang ibang aliping lalaki at babae, at kumain, uminom, at maglasing, darating ang panginoon ng aliping yaon sa araw na hindi niya inaasahan at sa oras na hindi niya alam. Buong higpit na parurusahan siya ng panginoon, at isasama sa mga di-tapat.“At ang aliping nakaaalam ng kalooban ng kanyang panginoon, ngunit hindi naghanda ni sumunod sa kalooban nito ay tatanggap ng mabigat na parusa. Ngunit ang aliping hindi nakaaalam ng kalooban ng kanyang panginoon at gumawa ng mga bagay na nararapat niyang pagdusahan ay tatanggap ng magaang parusa. Ang binigyan ng maraming bagay ay hahanapan ng maraming bagay; at ang pinagkatiwalaan ng lalong maraming bagay ay pananagutin sa lalong maraming bagay.”Video by Eric Rivas : Director of Services for a multinational company. Pastoral Leader and District Coordinator - Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2023 Tuesday of the 29th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 12 : 35 - 38 Jesus said to his disciples:"Gird your loins and light your lampsand be like servants who await their master's return from a wedding,ready to open immediately when he comes and knocks.Blessed are those servantswhom the master finds vigilant on his arrival.Amen, I say to you, he will gird himself,have them recline at table, and proceed to wait on them.And should he come in the second or third watchand find them prepared in this way,blessed are those servants."Video by Tin Yu: Licensed Physical Therapist. Full-time missionary— Christ’s Youth in Action. Underway member— Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
MARTES, OKTUBRE 24, 2023Martes sa Ika-29 na Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay San Antonio Maria Claret, Obispo[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 12 : 35 - 38Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad, “Maging handa kayo at sindihan ang inyong mga ilawan. Tumulad kayo sa mga taong naghihintay sa pag-uwi ng kanilang panginoon mula sa kasalan, para pagdating niya ay mabuksan agad ang pinto. Mapalad ang mga alipin na abutang nagbabantay pagdating ng kanilang panginoon. Sinasabi ko sa inyo, maghahanda siya, padudulugin sila sa hapag, at maglilingkod sa kanila. Mapapalad sila kung maratnan niya silang handa, dumating man siya ng hatinggabi o madaling-araw siya dumating.”Video by JV Salayo : Teacher/Education consultant. Assistant site leader-Pathways Sta. Rosa. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2023 Monday of the 29th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint John of Capistrano, priest[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 12:13-21Someone in the crowd said to Jesus,"Teacher, tell my brother to share the inheritance with me."He replied to him,"Friend, who appointed me as your judge and arbitrator?"Then he said to the crowd,"Take care to guard against all greed,for though one may be rich,one's life does not consist of possessions."Then he told them a parable."There was a rich man whose land produced a bountiful harvest.He asked himself, 'What shall I do,for I do not have space to store my harvest?'And he said, 'This is what I shall do:I shall tear down my barns and build larger ones.There I shall store all my grain and other goodsand I shall say to myself, "Now as for you,you have so many good things stored up for many years,rest, eat, drink, be merry!"'But God said to him,'You fool, this night your life will be demanded of you;and the things you have prepared, to whom will they belong?'Thus will it be for the one who stores up treasure for himselfbut is not rich in what matters to God."Video by Paulo de Alba : Training Manager-Alba Restaurante Espańol. Pastoral Leader South University District-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
LUNES, OKTUBRE 23, 2023Lunes sa Ika-29 na Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Pag-alaala kay San. Juan ng Capestrano, Franciscano, Patron ng mga Military ChaplainsPag-alaala kay Sto. Severin Boethius, Romno Pilosopo at Martir[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 12 : 13 - 21Noong panahong iyon, sinabi kay Hesus ng isa sa mga tao, “Guro, iutos nga po ninyo sa kapatid ko na ibigay sa akin ang bahagi ko sa aming mana.” Sumagot siya “Ginoo, sino ang naglagay sa akin bilang hukom o tagapaghati ng mana ninyo?” At sinabi niya sa kanilang lahat: “Mag-ingat kayo sa lahat ng uri ng kasakiman; sapagkat ang buhay ng tao ay wala sa laki ng kayamanan.” At pagkatapos ay isinaysay ni Hesus ang talinhagang ito: “Ang bukirin ng isang mayaman ay umani nang sagana. Kaya’t nasabi niya sa sarili, ‘Ano ang gagawin ko? Wala na akong paglagyan ng aking ani! A, gigibain ko ang aking mga kamalig, at magtatayo ako ng lalong mas malalaki. Doon ko ilalagay ang aking ani at ari-arian. At sasabihin ko sa aking sarili, Ayan, marami na akong ari-arian! Hindi na ako kukulangin habambuhay! Kaya’t mamamahinga na lang ako, kakain, iinom, at magsasaya!’ Ngunit sinabi sa kanya ng Diyos, ‘Hangal! Sa gabing ito’y babawian ka ng buhay. Kanino mapupunta ang mga bagay na inihanda mo?’ Ganyan ang sasapitin ng nagtitipon ng kayamanan para sa sarili, ngunit dukha naman sa paningin ng Diyos.”Video by Raoul Roncal : Licensed Engineer (ECE). Lay missionary-Servants of the Word Brotherhood. Theology Instructor, Ateneo de Manila University#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2023 29th Sunday in Ordinary TimeMemorial of St. John Paul II, PopeMemorial of St Mark, Bishop of Jerusalem[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 22 : 15 -21 The Pharisees went offand plotted how they might entrap Jesus in speech.They sent their disciples to him, with the Herodians, saying,"Teacher, we know that you are a truthful manand that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth.And you are not concerned with anyone's opinion,for you do not regard a person's status.Tell us, then, what is your opinion:Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar or not?"Knowing their malice, Jesus said,"Why are you testing me, you hypocrites?Show me the coin that pays the census tax."Then they handed him the Roman coin.He said to them, "Whose image is this and whose inscription?"They replied, "Caesar's."At that he said to them,"Then repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesarand to God what belongs to God."Video by Jon Kasilag : Founding Principal Engineer, AMH Phils.,Inc. Former Senior Lecturer-UP. Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon. Site Leader-Pathways North Quezon City. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
LINGGO, OKTUBRE 22, 2023Ika-29 na Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay Sto John Paul II, PapaPaggunita kay San Marcos, Obispo ng Jerusalem[MABUTING BALITA] : MATEO 22 : 15 - 21Noong panahong iyon, umalis ang mga Pariseo at pinag-usapan kung paano nila masisilo si Hesus sa kanyang pananalita. Kaya pinapunta nila sa kanya ang ilan sa kanilang mga alagad, kasama ang ilang tauhan ni Herodes. Sinabi nila, “Guro, nalalaman naming kayo’y tapat, at itinuturo ninyo nang buong katotohanan ang ibig ng Diyos na gawin ng mga tao. Wala kayong pinangingimian sapagkat pareho ang pagtingin ninyo sa tao. Ano po ang palagay ninyo? Naaayon ba sa Kautusan na bumuwis sa Cesar, o hindi?” Ngunit batid ni Hesus ang kanilang masamang layon kaya’t sinabi niya, “Kayong mapagpaimbabaw! Bakit ibig ninyo akong siluin? Akin na ang salaping pambuwis.” At siya’y binigyan nila ng isang denaryo. “Kaninong larawan at pangalan ang nakaukit dito?” tanong ni Hesus, “Sa Cesar po,” tugon nila. At sinabi niya sa kanila, “Kung gayon, ibigay ninyo sa Cesar ang sa Cesar, at sa Diyos ang sa Diyos.”Video by Ruel Morales : Unit Manager/Financial Adviser-AXA Philippines. Independent Coffee Distributor. Covenanted Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
Saturday, OCTOBER 21, 2023 Saturday of the 28th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of St. Gaspare of the Bufalo, Priest, Founder of the Missionaries of the Most Precious BloodMemorial of St. Hilarion, Abbot[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 12 : 8 - 12Jesus said to his disciples:"I tell you,everyone who acknowledges me before othersthe Son of Man will acknowledge before the angels of God.But whoever denies me before otherswill be denied before the angels of God."Everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven,but the one who blasphemes against the Holy Spiritwill not be forgiven.When they take you before synagogues and before rulers and authorities,do not worry about how or what your defense will beor about what you are to say.For the Holy Spirit will teach you at that moment what you should say."Video by Avi Leong : Food Entrepreneur. Missionary - Kairos. Covenanted Member of Ligaya Ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2023 Friday of the 28th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of St Maria Bertilla Boscardin, Virgin of Vicenza[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 112 : 1 - 7At that time:So many people were crowding togetherthat they were trampling one another underfoot.Jesus began to speak, first to his disciples,"Beware of the leaven–that is, the hypocrisy–of the Pharisees."There is nothing concealed that will not be revealed,nor secret that will not be known.Therefore whatever you have said in the darknesswill be heard in the light,and what you have whispered behind closed doorswill be proclaimed on the housetops.I tell you, my friends,do not be afraid of those who kill the bodybut after that can do no more.I shall show you whom to fear.Be afraid of the one who after killinghas the power to cast into Gehenna;yes, I tell you, be afraid of that one.Are not five sparrows sold for two small coins?Yet not one of them has escaped the notice of God.Even the hairs of your head have all been counted.Do not be afraid.You are worth more than many sparrows."Video by Den Mark Gillesania : Businessman. Regional Director for East Visayas-Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon. Pastoral Leader-Servants of the Loving God.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
BIYERNES, OKTUBRE 20, 2023Biyernes ng Ika-28 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kina Santa Maria Bertillla Boscardin, Birhen ng Vicenza[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 11 : 47 - 54Noong panahong iyon, samantalang dumaragsa ang libu-libong tao, anupat nagkakatapakan sila, nagsalita muna si Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad, “Mag-ingat kayo sa lebadura ng mga Pariseo – ito’y ang pagpapaimbabaw. Walang natatago na di malalantad, at walang nalilihim na di mabubunyag. Anumang sabihin ninyo sa dilim ay maririnig sa liwanag at anumang ibulong ninyo sa mga silid ay ipagsisigawan.“Sinabi ko sa inyo, mga kaibigan, huwag ninyong katakutan ang mga pumapatay ng katawan, at pagkatapos ay wala nang magagawa pa. Sasabihin ko sa inyo kung sino ang dapat ninyong katakutan: katakutan ninyo yaong pagkatapos na pumatay ay may kapangyarihan pang magbulid sa impiyerno. Sinasabi ko sa inyo, ang Diyos ang dapat ninyong katakutan!Hindi ba ipinagbibili sa halagang dalawang pera lamang ang limang maya? Gayunman, kahit isa sa kanila’y hindi pinababayaan ng Diyos. Maging ang buhok ninyo’y bilang na lahat. Kaya, huwag kayong matakot; higit kayong mahalaga kaysa mga maya.”
Video by Nadz Gawat : Training Head-BDO Network Bank-MSME. Preacher-Pathways ministry. Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2023 Thursday of the 28th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saints John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, MartyrsMemorial of St Paul of the Cross, Priest, Founder of the Passionists[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 11 : 47 - 54The Lord said:"Woe to you who build the memorials of the prophetswhom your fathers killed.Consequently, you bear witness and give consentto the deeds of your ancestors,for they killed them and you do the building.Therefore, the wisdom of God said,'I will send to them prophets and Apostles;some of them they will kill and persecute'in order that this generation might be chargedwith the blood of all the prophetsshed since the foundation of the world,from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariahwho died between the altar and the temple building.Yes, I tell you, this generation will be charged with their blood!Woe to you, scholars of the law!You have taken away the key of knowledge.You yourselves did not enter and you stopped those trying to enter."When Jesus left, the scribes and Phariseesbegan to act with hostility toward himand to interrogate him about many things,for they were plotting to catch him at something he might say.Video by MM Bogarin: Fashion designer-Ccicci. Pastoral leader. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
HUWEBES, OKTUBRE 19, 2023Huwebes ng Ika-28 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kina San Juan de Brebeufat San Isaac Jogues, mga pari at mga kasama, mga martirPaggunita kay San Pablo de la Cruz, pari[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 11 : 47 - 54Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus, “Kawawa kayo! Ipinagtatayo ninyo ng magagarang libingan ang mga propetang pinagpapatay ng inyong mga magulang. Sa ganitong paraan, kayo na rin ang nagpapatunay na sang-ayon kayo sa mga ginawa ng inyong mga magulang; sapagkat sila ang pumatay sa mga propeta at kayo naman ang nagtatayo ng libingang puntod ng mga yaon. Dahil dito’y sinabi rin ng Karunungan ng Diyos, ‘Magsusugo ako sa kanila ng mga propeta at ng mga apostol; ang iba’y papatayin nila at uusigin ang iba.’ Sa gayo’y lalagpak sa lahing ito ang parusa dahil sa pagpatay sa mga propeta buhat nang itatag ang sanlibutan, magmula kay Abel hanggang kay Zacarias na pinatay sa pagitan ng dambanang sunugan ng mga handog at ng gusali ng Templo. Sinasabi ko sa inyo, lalagpak sa lahing ito ang parusa dahil sa kanilang ginawa.“Kawawa kayo, mga dalubhasa sa Kautusan! Sapagkat inalis ninyo ang susi ng karunungan. Ayaw na ninyong magsipasok, hinahadlangan pa ninyo ang mga nagnanais pumasok.”At umalis si Hesus sa bahay na iyon. Mula noon, tinuligsa na siya ng mga eskriba at ng mga Pariseo at pinagtatatanong tungkol sa maraming bagay, upang masilo siya sa kanyang pananalita.Video by Jay Guiyab : BSCE graduate. Customer Service representative. Familia Member. Mission Head for Singles-Baguio. Familia Young Adults Coordinator.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2023 Wednesday of the 28th Week in Ordinary TimeFeast of St Luke the Evangelist, Physician, Patron of Artists[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 10 : 1 - 9The Lord Jesus appointed seventy-two discipleswhom he sent ahead of him in pairsto every town and place he intended to visit.He said to them,"The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few;so ask the master of the harvestto send out laborers for his harvest.Go on your way;behold, I am sending you like lambs among wolves.Carry no money bag, no sack, no sandals;and greet no one along the way.Into whatever house you enter,first say, 'Peace to this household.'If a peaceful person lives there,your peace will rest on him;but if not, it will return to you.Stay in the same house and eat and drink what is offered to you,for the laborer deserves payment.Do not move about from one house to another.Whatever town you enter and they welcome you,eat what is set before you,cure the sick in it and say to them,'The Kingdom of God is at hand for you.'"Video by Mitch Fernandez : Trainer - Personality Development Program. Covenanted Member - Holy Trinity Community. Senior Woman Leader. Former Member - Lingkod ng Panginoon, Davao. Wife of Nicol Fernandez. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
MIYERKULES, OKTUBRE 18, 2023Miyerkules ng Ika-28 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Ignacio ng Antioquia, obispo at martir[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 10 : 1 - 9Noong panahong iyon, ang Panginoon ay humirang ng pitumpu’t dalawa. Pinauna niya sila nang dala-dalawa sa bawat bayan at pook na patutunguhan niya. Sinabi niya sa kanila, “Sagana ang aanihin, ngunit kakaunti ang mga manggagawa. Idalangin ninyo sa may-ari na magpadala siya ng mga manggagawa sa kanyang bukirin. Humayo kayo! Sinusugo ko kayong parang mga kordero sa gitna ng mga asong-gubat. Huwag kayong magdala ng lukbutan, supot, o panyapak. Huwag na kayong titigil sa daan upang makipagbatian kaninuman. Pagpasok ninyo sa alinmang bahay, sabihin muna ninyo, ‘Maghari nawa ang kapayapaan sa bahay na ito!’ Kung maibigin sa kapayapaan ang nakatira roon, sasakanila ang kapayapaan; ngunit kung hindi, hindi sila magkakamit nito. Manatili kayo sa bahay na inyong tinutuluyan; kanin ninyo at inumin ang anumang idulot sa inyo – sapagkat ang manggagawa ay may karapatang tumanggap ng kanyang upa. Huwag kayong magpapalipat-lipat ng bahay. Kapag tinanggap kayo sa alinmang bayan, kanin ninyo ang anumang ihain sa inyo; pagalingin ninyo ang mga maysakit doon at sabihin sa bayan, ‘Nalalapit na ang paghahari ng Diyos sa inyo.’”Video by Bob Lopez : Communications specialist. Former Mission Director-Word of Joy Foundation/Institute for Pastoral Development. Trainer and formator serving dioceses, congregations and organizations. Faculty member. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2023 Tuesday of the 28th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of St Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop, Martyr in RomeMemorial of Blessed Peter Casani, Piarist[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 11 : 37 - 41After Jesus had spoken,a Pharisee invited him to dine at his home.He entered and reclined at table to eat.The Pharisee was amazed to seethat he did not observe the prescribed washing before the meal.The Lord said to him, "Oh you Pharisees!Although you cleanse the outside of the cup and the dish,inside you are filled with plunder and evil.You fools!Did not the maker of the outside also make the inside?But as to what is within, give alms,and behold, everything will be clean for you."Video by Eddie Mendoza: Senior Executive for the Joy-Nostalg Group; Former Sector Coordinator of Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
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Martes ng Ika-28 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Ignacio ng Antioquia, obispo at martir[MABUTING BALITA] : LUCAS 11 : 29 - 32Noong panahong iyon, pagkatapos magsalita ni Hesus, siya’y inanyayahan ng isang Pariseo upang kumain, kaya’t pumunta siya sa bahay nito. Pagdulog sa hapag, nagtaka ang Pariseo nang makita niyang kumain si Hesus nang hindi muna naghugas ng kamay. Sinabi sa kanya ng Panginoon, “Kayong mga Pariseo, hinuhugasan ninyo ang labas ng tasa at ng pinggan, ngunit ang loob ninyo’y punong-puno ng kasakiman at kasamaan. Mga hangal! Hindi ba’t ang may likha ng labas ang siya ring may likha ng loob? Ngunit ipamahagi muna ninyo sa mga dukha ang mga laman ng mga sisidlan Video by Roy Azarcon : Research and Tutorial Services. Pathways Wide Intercession Ministry Head. Tahanan ng Panginoon Area Worker. Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2023 Monday of the 28th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of St Hedwig, Duchess of Polinia, ReligiousMemorial of St Margaret Mary Alacoque, Apostle of the Sacred HeartSt Gerard Majella, Lay Redentorist [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 11 : 29 - 32While still more people gathered in the crowd, Jesus said to them,"This generation is an evil generation;it seeks a sign, but no sign will be given it,except the sign of Jonah.Just as Jonah became a sign to the Ninevites,so will the Son of Man be to this generation.At the judgmentthe queen of the south will rise with the men of this generationand she will condemn them,because she came from the ends of the earthto hear the wisdom of Solomon,and there is something greater than Solomon here.At the judgment the men of Nineveh will arise with this generationand condemn it,because at the preaching of Jonah they repented,and there is something greater than Jonah here."Video by Raoul Roncal : Licensed Engineer (ECE). Lay missionary-Servants of the Word Brotherhood. Theology Instructor, Ateneo de Manila University#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
LUNES, OKTUBRE 16, 2023Lunes ng Ika-28 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay Santa Eduvigis (Heidi), Namanata sa DiyosPaggunita kay Santa Margarita Maria Alacoque, Dalaga[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 11 : 29 - 32Noong panahong iyon, samantalang dumaragsa ang mga tao, sinabi ni Hesus, “Napakasama ng lahing ito! Naghahanap sila ng palatandaan mula sa langit, subalit walang ipapakita sa kanila maliban sa palatandaang inilalarawan ng nangyari kay Jonas. Kung paanong naging isang palatandaan si Jonas sa mga taga-Ninive, gayun din naman, magiging isang palatandaan sa lahing ito ang Anak ng Tao. Sa Araw ng Paghuhukom, titindig ang Reyna ng Timog laban sa lahing ito at sila’y hahatulan niya ng kaparusahan. Sapagkat nanggaling siya sa dulo ng daigdig upang pakinggan ang karunungan ni Solomon; ngunit higit na di-hamak kay Solomon ang naririto! Sa Araw ng Paghuhukom ay titindig ang mga taga-Ninive laban sa lahing ito at hahatulan ng kaparusahan, sapagkat nagsisi sila dahil sa pangangaral ni Jonas; ngunit higit na di-hamak kay Jonas ang naririto!”Video by Eric Rivas : Director of Services for a multinational company. Pastoral Leader and District Coordinator - Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2023 28th Sunday in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Teresa of Jesus, virgin and doctor of the Church[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 22 : 1 - 14Jesus again in reply spoke to the chief priests and elders of the peoplein parables, saying,"The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a kingwho gave a wedding feast for his son.He dispatched his servantsto summon the invited guests to the feast,but they refused to come.A second time he sent other servants, saying,'Tell those invited: "Behold, I have prepared my banquet,my calves and fattened cattle are killed,and everything is ready; come to the feast."'Some ignored the invitation and went away,one to his farm, another to his business.The rest laid hold of his servants,mistreated them, and killed them.The king was enraged and sent his troops,destroyed those murderers, and burned their city.Then he said to his servants, 'The feast is ready,but those who were invited were not worthy to come.Go out, therefore, into the main roadsand invite to the feast whomever you find.'The servants went out into the streetsand gathered all they found, bad and good alike,and the hall was filled with guests.But when the king came in to meet the guests,he saw a man there not dressed in a wedding garment.The king said to him, 'My friend, how is itthat you came in here without a wedding garment?'But he was reduced to silence.Then the king said to his attendants, 'Bind his hands and feet,and cast him into the darkness outside,where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth.'Many are invited, but few are chosen."Video by Aldem Salvana : Meta-NLP Trainer. Meta-Coach. Chief Learning Executive-Breakthrough Coaching and Consulting Inc. Author-The World Class Coach. Covenanted Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
LINGGO, OKTUBRE 15, 2023Ika-28 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon (A)Paggunito kay Sta. Teresa ng Batang Hesus, birhen at doktor ng Simbahan[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 22 : 1 - 14Noong panahong iyon, muling nagsalita si Hesus sa mga punong saserdote at matatanda ng bayan sa pamamagitan ng talinghaga. Sinabi niya, “Ang paghahari ng Diyos ay katulad nito: naghandog ng isang piging ang isang hari sa kasal ng kanyang anak na lalaki. Sinugo niya ang kanyang mga alipin upang tawagin ang mga inanyayahan ngunit ayaw nilang dumalo. Muli siyang nagsugo ng ibang mga alipin at kanyang pinagbilinan, ‘Sabihin ninyo sa mga inanyayahan na naihanda ko na ang aking piging: napatay na ang aking mga baka at mga pinatabang guya, at handa na ang lahat ng bagay. Halina kayo sa piging!’ Ngunit hindi ito pinansin ng mga inanyayahan. Humayo sila sa kani-kanilang lakad; ang isa’y sa kanyang bukid at sa kanyang pangangalakal naman ang isa. Sinunggaban naman ng iba ang mga alipin, hinamak at pinatay. Galit na galit ang hari. Pinaparoon niya ang kanyang mga kawal, ipinapuksa ang mga mamamatay-taong iyon at ipinasunog ang kanilang lungsod. Sinabi niya sa kanyang mga alipin, ‘Nakahanda na ang piging, ngunit hindi karapat-dapat ang mga inanyayahan. Kaya’t pumunta kayo sa mga lansangang matao, at inyong anyayahan sa kasalan ang lahat ng makita ninyo.’ Lumabas nga sa mga pangunahing lansangan ang mga alipin at isinama ang lahat ng natagpuan, masama’t mabuti, anupa’t napuno ng mga panauhin ang bulwagang pangkasalan.“Pumasok ang hari upang tingnan ang mga panauhin, at nakita niya roon ang isang taong hindi nakadamit pangkasalan. ‘Kaibigan, bakit ka pumasok dito nang hindi nakadamit pangkasalan?’ tanong niya. Hindi nakaimik ang tao. Kaya’t sinabi ng hari sa mga katulong, ‘Gapusin ninyo ang kanyang kamay at paa at itapon siya sa kadiliman sa labas. Doo’y mananangis siya at magngangalit ang kanyang ngipin.’ Sapagkat marami ang tinatawag, ngunit kakaunti ang nahihirang.”
Video by Adrian Bondoc : Human Resources and Training Consultant. Executive Producer-Kakaiba Ka! Ministry. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2023 Saturday of the 27th Week in Ordinary TimeSaint Callistus I, Pope and Martyr (OM)[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 11: 27 - 28While Jesus was speaking,a woman from the crowd called out and said to him,"Blessed is the womb that carried youand the breasts at which you nursed."He replied, "Rather, blessed are thosewho hear the word of God and observe it."Video by Anya Santos: Campus Staffer for Christ’s Youth in Action. Member of Ligaya Ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
SABADO, OKTUBRE 14, 2023Sabado ng Ika-27 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon (I)Paggunita kay Papa San Calixto I, martir[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 11:27-28Noong panahong iyon, samantalang nagsasalita si Hesus sa mga tao, may isang babaing sumigaw mula sa karamihan at nagsabi sa kanya, “Mapalad ang babaing nagdala sa inyo sa kanyang sinapupunan at nagpasuso sa inyo!” Ngunit sumagot siya, “Higit na mapalad ang mga nakikinig sa salita ng Diyos at tumutupad nito!”Video by Lawrence Quintero : Missionary Development and Deployment Program Head of Couples for Christ #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2023 Friday of the 27th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of St Theophilus, Bishop of Antioch[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 11 : 15 - 26When Jesus had driven out a demon, some of the crowd said:“By the power of Beelzebul, the prince of demons,he drives out demons.”Others, to test him, asked him for a sign from heaven.But he knew their thoughts and said to them,“Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid wasteand house will fall against house.And if Satan is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand?For you say that it is by Beelzebul that I drive out demons.If I, then, drive out demons by Beelzebul,by whom do your own people drive them out?Therefore they will be your judges.But if it is by the finger of God that I drive out demons,then the Kingdom of God has come upon you.When a strong man fully armed guards his palace,his possessions are safe.But when one stronger than he attacks and overcomes him,he takes away the armor on which he reliedand distributes the spoils.Whoever is not with me is against me,and whoever does not gather with me scatters.“When an unclean spirit goes out of someone,it roams through arid regions searching for restbut, finding none, it says,‘I shall return to my home from which I came.’But upon returning, it finds it swept clean and put in order.Then it goes and brings back seven other spiritsmore wicked than itself who move in and dwell there,and the last condition of that man is worse than the first.”
Video by Jim Orbe: Lay missionary. Regional Elder-Servants of the Word Brotherhood. Director-Kairos, Sword of the Spirit Asia#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
BIYERNES, OKTUBRE 13, 2023Biyernes ng Ika-27 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon (I)[MABUTING BALITA]: Lk 11:15-26Noong panahong iyon, matapos palayasin ni Hesus ang isang demonyo, nanggilalas ang mga tao. Ngunit may ilan sa kanila ang nagsabi, “Si Beelzebul na prinsipe ng mga demonyo ang nagbigay sa kanya ng kapangyarihang magpalayas ng mga demonyo.” May iba namang nais siyang subukin, kaya’t nagsabi, “Magpakita ka ng kababalaghang magpapakilala na ang Diyos ang sumasaiyo.” Ngunit batid ni Hesus ang kanilang iniisip, kaya’t sinabi sa kanila, “Babagsak ang bawat kahariang nahahati sa magkakalabang pangkat at mawawasak ang mga bahay roon. Kung maghimagsik si Satanas laban sa kanyang sarili, paano mananatili ang kanyang kaharian? Sinasabi ninyong nagpapalayas ako ng mga demonyo sapagkat binigyan ako ni Beelzebul ng kapangyarihang ito. Kung ako’y nagpapalayas ng mga demonyo sa pamamagitan ni Beelzebul, sino naman ang nagbigay ng kapangyarihan sa inyong mga tagasunod na makagawa ng gayun? Sila na rin ang nagpapatunay na maling-mali kayo. Ngayon, kung ako’y nagpapalayas ng mga demonyo sa pamamagitan ng kapangyarihan ng Diyos, nangangahulugang dumating na sa inyo ang paghahari ng Diyos.“Kapag ang isang taong malakas at nasasandatahan ay nagbabantay sa kanyang bahay, malayo sa panganib ang kanyang ari-arian. Ngunit kung salakayin siya at talunin ng isang taong higit na malakas, sasamsamin nito ang mga sandatang kanyang inaasahan at ipamamahagi ang ari-ariang inagaw.“Ang hindi panig sa akin ay laban sa akin, at nagkakalat ang hindi tumutulong sa aking mag-ipon.“Kapag lumabas na mula sa tao ang isang masamang espiritu, ito’y gumagala sa mga tigang na lugar at naghahanap ng mapagpapahingahan. Kung walang matagpuan ay sasabihin nito sa sarili, ‘Babalik ako sa bahay na aking pinanggalingan.’ Pagbabalik ay matatagpuan niyang malinis na ang bahay at maayos. Kaya, lalabas siyang muli at magsasama ng pito pang espiritung masasama kaysa kanya, at papasok sila at maninirahan doon. Kaya’t sumasama kaysa dati ang kalagayan ng taong iyon.”Video by Glen Glorioso : Licensed Financial Adviser. Youth worker, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Preacher.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2023 Thursday of the 27th Week in Ordinary TimeFeast of Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the ChurchFeast of Our Lady of AparecidaMemorial of St Edistus, Martyr on the Via ArdeatinaMemorial of St. Seraphin of Montegranaro, Lay Capuchin[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: Lk 11:5-13 Jesus said to his disciples:"Suppose one of you has a friendto whom he goes at midnight and says,'Friend, lend me three loaves of bread,for a friend of mine has arrived at my house from a journeyand I have nothing to offer him,'and he says in reply from within,'Do not bother me; the door has already been lockedand my children and I are already in bed.I cannot get up to give you anything.'I tell you, if he does not get up to give him the loavesbecause of their friendship,he will get up to give him whatever he needsbecause of his persistence."And I tell you, ask and you will receive;seek and you will find;knock and the door will be opened to you.For everyone who asks, receives;and the one who seeks, finds;and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.What father among you would hand his son a snakewhen he asks for a fish?Or hand him a scorpion when he asks for an egg?If you then, who are wicked,know how to give good gifts to your children,how much more will the Father in heaven give the Holy Spiritto those who ask him?"
Video by Vanessa Ocampo : Corporate Trainer/Financial Consultant. Senior Woman Leader Trainee/Pastoral Leader-Servants of the Living God Community (Ormoc, Leyte)#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
HUWEBES, OKTUBRE 12, 2023 Huwebes ng Ika-27 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Kapistahan ng Birheng Maria bilang Ina ng SimbahanKapistahan ng Ginang ng AparecidaPaggunita kay Sto Edistus, Martir sa via ArdeatinaPaggunita kay Sta Serafina ng Montegranaro, Lay Capuchin[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 11: 5 - 13 Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad, “Ipalagay natin na ang isa sa inyo’y nagpunta sa isang kaibigan isang hatinggabi at nagsabi, ‘Kaibigan, bigyan mo muna ako ng tatlong tinapay. Dumating kasi ang isa kong kaibigang naglalakbay at wala akong maihain sa kanya!’ At ganito naman ang sagot ng kanyang kaibigan sa loob ng bahay, ‘Huwag mo nga akong gambalain! Nakatrangka na ang pinto at nakahiga na kami ng aking mga anak. Hindi na ako makababangon pa upang bigyan kita ng iyong kailangan.’ Sinasabi ko sa inyo, hindi man siya bumangon dahil sa kanilang pagkakaibigan, babangon siya upang ibigay ang hinihingi ng kaibigan sa pagpupumilit nito. Kaya sinasabi ko sa inyo: Humingi kayo, at kayo’y bibigyan; humanap kayo at kayo’y makasusumpong; kumatok kayo, at ang pinto’y bubuksan para sa inyo. Sapagkat tumatanggap ang bawat humihingi; nakasusumpong ang bawat humahanap; at binubuksan ang pinto sa bawat kumakatok. Kayong mga ama, bibigyan ba ninyo ng ahas ang inyong anak kung humihingi ng isda? Bibigyan ba ninyo siya ng alakdan kung siya’y humihingi ng itlog? Kung kayong masasama ay marunong magbigay ng mabubuting bagay sa inyong mga anak, gaano pa kaya ang inyong Amang nasa langit! Ibibigay niya ang Espiritu Santo sa mga humihingi sa kanya!”Video by Ruel Aguirre : Pastoral Trainor for CFC leaders and missionaries for local and foreign deployment. Lay missionary assigned for long-term mission in Southern Africa and Kalinga province.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2023 Wednesday of the 27th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of St Philip, DeaconMemorial of St Alexander Sauli, Bishop of PaviaMemorial of St John XXIII, Pope[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: Lk 11:1-4Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished,one of his disciples said to him,"Lord, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples."He said to them, "When you pray, say:Father, hallowed be your name,your Kingdom come.Give us each day our daily breadand forgive us our sinsfor we ourselves forgive everyone in debt to us,and do not subject us to the final test."Video by John Paul Felix: Missionary for Human Resource Business Partner. Covenanted for Christ Community (CFCC), Malaysia. Serving in core team of FIAT (Friends in Action for Christ, Kuala Lumpur) and Christ's Youth in Action (University Outreach , Penang)#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
MIYERKULES, OKTUBRE 11, 2023 Miyerkules ng Ika-27 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon (I)Paggunita kay Papa San Juan XXIII[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 11: 1 - 4Minsan, nananalangin si Hesus. Pagkatapos niya, sinabi ng isa sa kanyang mga alagad, “Panginoon, turuan po ninyo kaming manalangin, katulad ng ginawa ni Juan sa kanyang mga alagad.” Sinabi ni Hesus, “Kung kayo’y mananalangin, ganito ang sabihin ninyo:‘Ama, sambahin nawa ang pangalan mo.Magsimula na sana ang iyong paghahari.Bigyan mo kami ng aming makakain sa araw-araw.At patawarin mo kami sa aming mga kasalanan,sapagkat pinatatawad namin ang bawat nagkasala sa amin.At huwag mo kaming iharap sa mahigpit na pagsubok.’”Video by Paula Kristina Gawat: Public Servant-Engineer; Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2023Tuesday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of St. Paulinus, Bishop of York, Disciple of St Gregory the GreatMemorial of Sts. Daniel, Samuel and Companions, First Franciscan Martyrs[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 10: 38 - 42Jesus entered a villagewhere a woman whose name was Martha welcomed him.She had a sister named Marywho sat beside the Lord at his feet listening to him speak.Martha, burdened with much serving, came to him and said,"Lord, do you not carethat my sister has left me by myself to do the serving?Tell her to help me."The Lord said to her in reply,"Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things.There is need of only one thing.Mary has chosen the better partand it will not be taken from her."Video by Lorna Campos : Leadership Trainer. Meta-Coach. Mentor. Youth Facilitator. Inspirational speaker. Covenanted member-Ligaya ng Panginoon. Senior woman leader-University District. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
MARTES, OKTUBRE 10, 2023Martes ng Ika-27 na Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Paulinus, Obispo ng York, Disipulo ni San Gregorio the GreatPaggunita sa mga Santong sina Daniel, Samuel at mga Kasama, Mga Unang Pransiskanong Martir[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 10: 38 - 42Noong panahong iyon, pumasok si Hesus sa isang nayon. Malugod siyang tinanggap ng isang babaing nagngangalang Marta sa tahanan nito. Ang babaing ito’y may isang kapatid na Maria ang pangalan. Naupo ito sa paanan ng Panginoon at nakinig sa kanyang itinuturo. Alalang-alala si Marta sapagkat kulang ang kanyang katawan sa paghahanda, kaya’t lumapit siya kay Hesus at ang wika, “Panginoon, sabihin nga po ninyo sa kapatid kong tulungan naman ako.” Ngunit sinagot siya ng Panginoon, “Marta, Marta, naliligalig ka at abalang-abala sa maraming bagay, ngunit isa lamang ang talagang kailangan. Pinili ni Maria ang lalong mabuti, at ito’y hindi aalisin sa kanya.”Video by JV Salayo : Teacher/Education consultant. Assistant site leader-Pathways Sta. Rosa. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2023Monday of the 27th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Denis, Bishop, and companions, martyrs; Memorial of Saint John Leonardi, priest [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 10: 25 -37 There was a scholar of the law who stood up to test Jesus and said,"Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?"Jesus said to him, "What is written in the law?How do you read it?"He said in reply,"You shall love the Lord, your God,with all your heart,with all your being,with all your strength,and with all your mind,and your neighbor as yourself."He replied to him, "You have answered correctly;do this and you will live."But because he wished to justify himself, he said to Jesus,"And who is my neighbor?"Jesus replied,"A man fell victim to robbersas he went down from Jerusalem to Jericho.They stripped and beat him and went off leaving him half-dead.A priest happened to be going down that road,but when he saw him, he passed by on the opposite side.Likewise a Levite came to the place,and when he saw him, he passed by on the opposite side.But a Samaritan traveler who came upon himwas moved with compassion at the sight.He approached the victim,poured oil and wine over his wounds and bandaged them.Then he lifted him up on his own animal,took him to an inn, and cared for him.The next day he took out two silver coinsand gave them to the innkeeper with the instruction,'Take care of him.If you spend more than what I have given you,I shall repay you on my way back.'Which of these three, in your opinion,was neighbor to the robbers' victim?"He answered, "The one who treated him with mercy."Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise."Video by Steve Sandoval : CEO and Training Director-LeadCore Training and Consultancy. Strategic Planner; Organizational Development Expert; Pastoral Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon; Head of Training and Development -Pathways Ministry#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
LUNES, OKTUBRE 9, 2023Lunes ng Ika-27 na Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Denisio, Obispo at kanyang mga kasama, mga martir; Paggunita kay San Juan Leonardo, pari [MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 10: 25 -37 Noong panahong iyon, may isang eskribang lumapit kay Hesus upang siya’y subukin. “Guro,” aniya, “ano ang dapat kong gawin upang magkamit ng buhay na walang hanggan?” Sumagot si Hesus, “Ano ang nakasulat sa Kautusan? Ano ang nababasa mo roon?” Tumugon siya, “‘Ibigin mo ang Panginoon mong Diyos nang buong puso, nang buong kaluluwa, nang buong lakas, at nang buong pag-iisip’; at ‘Ibigin mo ang iyong kapwa gaya ng iyong sarili.’” “Tama ang sagot mo,” wika ni Hesus. “Gawin mo iyan at mabubuhay ka.”Sa hangad ng eskriba na huwag siyang lumabas na kahiya-hiya, tinanong niya uli si Hesus, “Sino naman ang aking kapwa?” Sumagot si Hesus: “May isang taong naglalakbay buhat sa Jerusalem, patungong Jerico. Hinarang siya ng mga tulisan, kinuha pati damit sa katawan, binugbog at halos patay na nang iwan. Nagkataong dumaan doon ang isang saserdote at pagkakita sa taong nakahandusay, siya’y lumihis at nagpatuloy ng kanyang lakad. Dumaan din ang isang Levita, ngunit tiningnan lamang niya ito at nagpatuloy ng kanyang lakad. Ngunit may isang Samaritanong naglalakbay na naparaan doon. Nakita niya ang hinarang at siya’y nahabag. Lumapit siya, binusan ng langis at alak ang mga sugat nito at tinalian. Saka isinakay ang tao sa kanyang sinasakyang hayop, dinala sa bahay-panuluyan, at inalagaan doon. Kinabukasan, dumukot siya ng dalawang denaryo, ibinigay sa may-ari ng bahay-panuluyan at sinabi, ‘Alagaan mo siya, at kung magkano man ang kakulangan niyan, babayaran ko sa aking pagbabalik.’ Sino ngayon sa palagay mo ang nagpakita ng kanyang pakikipagkapwa sa taong hinarang ng mga tulisan?” tanong ni Hesus. “Ang nagpakita ng habag sa kanya,” tugon ng eskriba. Sinabi sa kanya ni Hesus, “Humayo ka’t gayun din ang gawin mo.”
Video by Joey Binay: Sales-Industrial Essential Oil/Fragrances. Head-Communications Ministry. Member: North & Central Sector of MM-Familia#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 202327th Week Sunday in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Pelagia, virgin and martyrPATHWAYS OF HOPE : ‘Prayer for Generosity’[GOSPEL OF THE DAY] : MATTHEW 21: 33 - 43Jesus said to the chief priests and the elders of the people:"Hear another parable.There was a landowner who planted a vineyard,put a hedge around it, dug a wine press in it, and built a tower.Then he leased it to tenants and went on a journey.When vintage time drew near,he sent his servants to the tenants to obtain his produce.But the tenants seized the servants and one they beat,another they killed, and a third they stoned.Again he sent other servants, more numerous than the first ones,but they treated them in the same way.Finally, he sent his son to them, thinking,'They will respect my son.'But when the tenants saw the son, they said to one another,'This is the heir.Come, let us kill him and acquire his inheritance.'They seized him, threw him out of the vineyard, and killed him.What will the owner of the vineyard do to those tenants when he comes?"They answered him,"He will put those wretched men to a wretched deathand lease his vineyard to other tenantswho will give him the produce at the proper times."Jesus said to them, "Did you never read in the Scriptures:The stone that the builders rejectedhas become the cornerstone;by the Lord has this been done,and it is wonderful in our eyes?Therefore, I say to you,the kingdom of God will be taken away from youand given to a people that will produce its fruit."
Video by Ramil dela Cruz: Recruitment Lead in a Global Bank; Member, Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon; Core Team Member, The Lord's Boardroom; Musician-Plantito-Baller#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
LINGGO, OKTUBRE 8, 2023Ika-27 na Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay Santa Pelagia, martir LANDAS NG PAG-ASA : ‘Pansamantagal’[MABUTING BALITA] : MATEO 21: 33 - 43 Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa mga punong saserdote at matatanda ng bayan: “Pakinggan ninyo ang isa pang talinghaga. May isang taong nagtanim ng ubas sa kanyang bukid, at ito’y binakuran niya. Gumawa siya roon ng pisaan ng ubas at nagtayo ng isang mataas na bantayan. Pagkatapos, kanyang iniwan sa mga kasama ang ubasan, at siya’y nagtungo sa ibang lupain. Nang dumating ang panahon ng pitasan, pinapunta ng may-ari ng ubasan ang kanyang mga alipin upang kunin sa mga kasama ang kanyang kaparte. Ngunit sinunggaban ng mga kasama ang mga alipin; binugbog nila ang isa, pinatay ang ikalawa, at binato naman ang ikatlo. Pinapunta uli ng may-ari ang mas maraming alipin, ngunit gayun din ang ginawa ng mga kasama sa mga ito. Sa kahuli-huliha’y pinapunta niya ang kanyang anak na lalaki. ‘Igagalang nila ang aking anak,’ wika niya sa sarili. Ngunit nang makita ng mga kasama ang anak, sila’y nag-usap-usap: ‘Ito ang tagapagmana. Halikayo! Patayin natin nang mapasaatin ang kanyang mamanahin. Kaya’t siya’y sinunggaban nila, inilabas sa ubasan at pinatay.“Pagbalik ng may-ari ng ubasan, ano kaya ang gagawin niya sa mga kasamang iyon?” Sumagot sila, “Lilipunin niya ang mga buhong na iyon, at paaalagaan ang ubasan sa ibang kasama na magbibigay sa kanya ng kaparte sa panahon ng pamimitas.” Tinanong sila ni Hesus, “Hindi pa ba ninyo nababasa ang talatang ito sa Kasulatan?‘Ang batong itinakwil ng mga tagapagtayo ng bahay ang siyang naging batong panulukan.Ginawa ito ng Panginoon,at ito’y kahanga-hanga!’Kaya nga sinasabi ko sa inyo: hindi na kayo ang paghaharian ng Diyos kundi ang bansang maglilingkod sa kanya nang tapat.
Video by Edwin Hermoso : Professional photographer. Site Leader-Pathways Alabang, Pastoral Leader- South District of Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2023Saturday of the 26th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Our Lady of Rosary PATHWAYS OF HOPE: “Fix our Eyes on Jesus”[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 10: 17 - 24 The seventy-two disciples returned rejoicing and said to Jesus,"Lord, even the demons are subject to us because of your name."Jesus said, "I have observed Satan fall like lightning from the sky.Behold, I have given you the power'to tread upon serpents' and scorpionsand upon the full force of the enemyand nothing will harm you.Nevertheless, do not rejoice because the spirits are subject to you,but rejoice because your names are written in heaven."At that very moment he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said,"I give you praise, Father, Lord of heaven and earth,for although you have hidden these thingsfrom the wise and the learnedyou have revealed them to the childlike.Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will.All things have been handed over to me by my Father.No one knows who the Son is except the Father,and who the Father is except the Sonand anyone to whom the Son wishes to reveal him."Turning to the disciples in private he said,"Blessed are the eyes that see what you see.For I say to you,many prophets and kings desired to see what you see,but did not see it,and to hear what you hear, but did not hear it."
Video by Abyong Calo : Licensed Electrical Engineer. Lay missionary brother: The Servants of the Word. Regional Director for Mega Manila and International missions (UAE and Singapore), Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
SABADO, OKTUBRE 7, 2023Biyernes ng Ika-26 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita sa Mahal na Birheng Maria ng Rosario [MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 10: 17 - 24 Noong panahong iyon, bumalik na tuwang-tuwa ang pitumpu’t dalawa. “Panginoon,” sabi nila, “kahit po ang mga demonyo ay sumusunod kapag inutusan namin, sa ngalan ninyo.” Sumagot si Hesus, “Nakita ko ang pagkahulog ni Satanas mula sa langit – parang kidlat. Binigyan ko kayo ng kapangyarihang tumapak sa mga ahas at mga alakdan, at yumurak sa kapangyarihan ng kaaway. Walang makapipinsala sa inyo. Gayunman, magalak kayo, hindi dahil sa suko sa inyo ang masasamang espiritu kundi dahil sa nakatala sa langit ang pangalan ninyo.”Nang oras ding iyon, si Hesus ay napuspos ng galak ng Espiritu Santo. At sinabi niya, “Pinasasalamatan kita, Ama, Panginoon ng langit at lupa, sapagkat inilihim mo sa marurunong at pantas ang mga bagay na ito at inihayag mo sa mga taong ang kalooba’y tulad ng sa bata. Oo, Ama, sapagkat gayun ang ikinalulugod mo.”“Ibinigay sa akin ng aking Ama ang lahat ng bagay. Walang nakakikilala sa Anak kundi ang Ama, at walang nakakikilala sa Ama kundi ang Anak at yaong marapating pagpahayagan ng Anak.”Humarap si Hesus sa mga alagad at sinabi, na di naririnig ng iba: “Mapalad kayo, sapagkat nakita ninyo ang inyong nakikita ngayon! Sinasabi ko sa inyo maraming propeta at mga hari ang nagnasang makakita ng inyong nakikita ngunit hindi nila nakita. Hinangad din nilang mapakinggan ang inyong naririnig ngunit hindi nila napakinggan.”Video by Paul Gerard Saret : Product Manager, Cargill Philippines. District Evangelization and Music Ministry of NS1C. Underway Member of Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023Friday of the 26th Week in Ordinary TimeFeast Day of Saint Bruno, priest [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 10: 13 - 16Jesus said to them,"Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida!For if the mighty deeds done in your midsthad been done in Tyre and Sidon,they would long ago have repented,sitting in sackcloth and ashes.But it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidonat the judgment than for you.And as for you, Capernaum, 'Will you be exalted to heaven?You will go down to the netherworld.'Whoever listens to you listens to me.Whoever rejects you rejects me.And whoever rejects me rejects the one who sent me."
Video by Raoul Roncal : Licensed Engineer (ECE). Lay missionary-Servants of the Word Brotherhood. Theology Instructor, Ateneo de Manila University#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
BIYERNES, OKTUBRE 6, 2023Biyernes ng Ika-26 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Bruno, pari [MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 10: 13 - 16Noong panahong iyon sinabi ni Hesus, “Kawawa ka, Corazin! Kawawa ka, Betsaida! Sapagkat kung sa Tiro at Sidon ginawa ang mga kababalaghang ginawa rito sa inyo, disin sana’y malaon na silang nagdaramit ng sako at nauupo sa abo upang ipakilalang sila’y nagsisisi. Sa Araw ng Paghuhukom, higit na mabigat ang kaparusahan ninyo kaysa kaparusahan ng mga taga-Tiro at taga-Sidon. At ikaw, Capernaum,Ibig mong mataas hanggang sa langit?Ibabagsak ka sa Hades!“Ang nakikinig sa inyo’y nakikinig sa akin, ang nagtatakwil sa inyo’y nagtatakwil sa akin, at ang nagtatakwil sa akin ay nagtatakwil sa nagsugo sa akin.”
Video by Nadz Gawat : Training Head-BDO Network Bank-MSME. Preacher-Pathways ministry. Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2023Thursday of the 26th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Faustina Kowalska, virgin[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 10: 1 - 12 Jesus appointed seventy-two other discipleswhom he sent ahead of him in pairsto every town and place he intended to visit.He said to them,"The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few;so ask the master of the harvestto send out laborers for his harvest.Go on your way;behold, I am sending you like lambs among wolves.Carry no money bag, no sack, no sandals;and greet no one along the way.Into whatever house you enter, first say,'Peace to this household.'If a peaceful person lives there,your peace will rest on him;but if not, it will return to you.Stay in the same house and eat and drink what is offered to you,for the laborer deserves his payment.Do not move about from one house to another.Whatever town you enter and they welcome you,eat what is set before you,cure the sick in it and say to them,'The Kingdom of God is at hand for you.'Whatever town you enter and they do not receive you,go out into the streets and say,'The dust of your town that clings to our feet,even that we shake off against you.'Yet know this: the Kingdom of God is at hand.I tell you,it will be more tolerable for Sodom on that day than for that town."
Video by Danny Dy : Management consultant and urban farmer. CEFAM-counselor. Former CYA and member of LNP.Core team member for National Family Life Service Coordination-BCBP#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
HUWEBES, OKTUBRE 5, 2023Huwebes ng Ika-26 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay Santa Maria Faustina Kowalska, dalaga[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 10: 1 - 12 Noong panahong iyon, ang Panginoon ay humirang pa ng pitumpu’t dalawa. Pinauna niya sila nang dala-dalawa sa bawat bayan at pook na patutunguhan niya. Sinabi niya sa kanila, “Sagana ang aanihin, ngunit kakaunti ang mga manggagawa. Idalangin ninyo sa may-ari na magpadala siya ng mga manggagawa sa kanyang bukirin. Humayo kayo! Sinusugo ko kayong parang mga kordero sa gitna ng mga asong-gubat. Huwag kayong magdala ng lukbutan, supot, o panyapak. Huwag na kayong titigil sa daan upang makipagbatian kaninuman. Pagpasok ninyo sa alinmang bahay, sabihin muna ninyo, ‘Maghari nawa ang kapayapaan sa bahay na ito!’ Kung maibigin sa kapayapaan ang nakatira roon, sasakanila ang kapayapaan; ngunit kung hindi, hindi sila magkakamit nito. Manatili kayo sa bahay na inyong tinutuluyan; kanin ninyo at inumin ang anumang idulot sa inyo – sapagkat ang manggagawa ay may karapatang tumanggap ng kanyang upa. Huwag kayong magpapalipat-lipat ng bahay. Kapag tinanggap kayo sa alinmang bayan, kanin ninyo ang anumang ihain sa inyo; pagalingin ninyo ang mga maysakit doon at sabihin sa bayan, ‘Nalalapit na ang paghahari ng Diyos sa inyo.’ Ngunit sa alinmang bayang hindi tumanggap sa inyo, lumabas kayo sa mga lansangan nito at sabihin ninyo, ‘Pati ang alikabok dito na dumikit sa aming mga paa ay ipinapagpag namin bilang babala sa inyo. Ngunit pakatandaaan ninyong nalalapit na sa inyo ang paghahari ng Diyos!’ Sinasabi ko sa inyo: sa Araw ng Paghuhukom ay higit na mabigat ang kaparusahan ng mga tao sa bayang yaon kaysa dinanas ng mga taga-Sodoma!”
Video by Jay Guiyab: BSCE graduate. Customer Service representative. Familia Member. Mission Head for Singles-Baguio. Familia Young Adults Coordinator.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2023Wednesday of the 26th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Francis of Assisi [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 9: 57 - 62 As Jesus and his disciples were proceedingon their journey, someone said to him,"I will follow you wherever you go."Jesus answered him,"Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have nests,but the Son of Man has nowhere to rest his head."And to another he said, "Follow me."But he replied, "Lord, let me go first and bury my father."But he answered him, "Let the dead bury their dead.But you, go and proclaim the Kingdom of God."And another said, "I will follow you, Lord,but first let me say farewell to my family at home."Jesus answered him, "No one who sets a hand to the plowand looks to what was left behind is fit for the Kingdom of God."Video by Christopher Luke Felix : Missionary who works in compliance for a financial institution. A servant from the Church of St. Thomas More, Catholic Church. From Subang Jaya, Malaysia.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
MIYERKULES, OKTUBRE 4, 2023Miyerkules ng Ika-26 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Francisco de Assisi [MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 9: 57 - 62 Noong panahong iyon, samantalang naglalakad sina Hesus at ang kanyang mga alagad, may taong nagsabi kay Hesus, “Susunod po ako sa inyo kahit saan.” Sumagot si Hesus, “May lungga ang asong-gubat at may pugad ang ibon, ngunit ang Anak ng Tao’y wala man lamang matulugan o mapagpahingahan.” Sinabi ni Hesus sa isa, “Sumunod ka sa akin.” Ngunit sumagot ang tao, “Panginoon, hayaan po muna ninyo akong umuwi upang ipalibing ang akin ama.” Sinabi ni Hesus sa kanya, “Ipaubaya mo na sa mga patay ang paglilibing ng kanilang mga patay. Ngunit ikaw, humayo ka at ipahayag mo ang tungkol sa paghahari ng Diyos.” Sinabi naman ng isa, “Susunod po ako sa inyo, Panginoon, ngunit magpapaalam muna ako sa aking mga kasambahay.” Sinabi sa kanya ni Hesus, “Ang sinumang nag-aararo at palaging lumilingon ay hindi karapat-dapat sa paghahari ng Diyos.”Video by Bob Lopez: Communications specialist. Former Mission Director-Word of Joy Foundation/Institute for Pastoral Development. Trainer and formator serving dioceses, congregations and organizations. Faculty member. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
MARTES, OKTUBRE 3, 2023Martes ng Ika-26 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay Santa Candida, martir [MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 9: 51 - 56Nang nalalapit na ang panahong iaakyat si Hesus sa langit, ipinasiya niyang pumunta sa Jerusalem. Sinugo niya ang ilan upang mauna sa kanya. Humayo sila at pumasok sa isang nayon sa Samaria upang ipaghanda siya ng matutuluyan. Ngunit ayaw siyang tanggapin ng mga Samaritano sapagkat siya’y patungo sa Jerusalem. Nang makita ito nina Santiago at Juan ay kanilang sinabi, “Panginoon, payag ba kayong magpababa kami ng apoy mula sa langit upang pugnawin sila?” Ngunit bumaling siya at pinagsabihan sila. “Hindi ninyo alam kung anong uri ng espiritu ang sumasainyo,” sabi niya, “sapagkat naparito ang Anak ng Tao hindi upang ipahamak ang mga tao kundi upang iligtas sila.” At nagtungo sila sa ibang nayon.
Video by Roy Azarcon : Research and Tutorial Services. Pathways Wide Intercession Ministry Head. Tahanan ng Panginoon Area Worker. Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2023Tuesday of the 26th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Candida, martyr [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 9: 51 - 56 When the days for Jesus to be taken up were fulfilled,he resolutely determined to journey to Jerusalem,and he sent messengers ahead of him.On the way they entered a Samaritan villageto prepare for his reception there,but they would not welcome himbecause the destination of his journey was Jerusalem.When the disciples James and John saw this they asked,"Lord, do you want us to call down fire from heavento consume them?"Jesus turned and rebuked them,and they journeyed to another village.
Video by Jim Orbe: Lay missionary. Regional Elder-Servants of the Word Brotherhood. Director-Kairos, Sword of the Spirit Asia.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2023Monday of the 26th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saints Michael, Gabriel and Rafael, Archangels[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 18: 1 -5, 10 The disciples approached Jesus and said,"Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven?"He called a child over, placed it in their midst, and said,"Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children,you will not enter the Kingdom of heaven.Whoever humbles himself like this childis the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven.And whoever receives one child such as this in my name receives me."See that you do not despise one of these little ones,for I say to you that their angels in heavenalways look upon the face of my heavenly Father."
Video by Adrian Menezes : Software engineer. Full time missionary-Christ's Youth in Action (CYA) University of Santo Tomas. From Mumbai, India. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
LUNES, OKTUBRE 2, 2023Lunes ng Ika-26 na Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita mga Banal na Anghel na Tagatanod[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 18: 1 -5, 10 Noong sandaling iyon, lumapit kay Hesus ang mga alagad at nagtanong, “Sino po ang pinakadakila sa kaharian ng langit?” Tinawag ni Hesus ang isang bata, pinatayo sa harapan nila, at sinabi, “Tandaan ninyo ito: kapag hindi kayo nagbago at tumulad sa mga bata, hinding-hindi kayo mabibilang sa mga pinaghaharian ng Diyos. Ang sinumang nagpapakababa na gaya ng batang ito ay siyang pinakadakila sa mga pinaghaharian ng Diyos. Ang sinumang tumatanggap sa isang batang ganito dahil sa akin ay ako ang tinatanggap.“Ingatan ninyo na huwag hamakin ang isa sa maliliit na ito. Sinasabi ko sa inyo: sa langit, ang kanilang mga anghel ay laging nasa harapan ng aking Ama.”Video by Adrian Bondoc : Human Resources and Training Consultant. Executive Producer-Kakaiba Ka! Ministry. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 202326th Week Sunday in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, virgin and Doctor of the Church[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 21: 28 - 32Jesus said to the chief priests and elders of the people:"What is your opinion?A man had two sons.He came to the first and said,'Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.'He said in reply, 'I will not,'but afterwards changed his mind and went.The man came to the other son and gave the same order.He said in reply, 'Yes, sir, 'but did not go.Which of the two did his father's will?"They answered, "The first."Jesus said to them, "Amen, I say to you,tax collectors and prostitutesare entering the kingdom of God before you.When John came to you in the way of righteousness,you did not believe him;but tax collectors and prostitutes did.Yet even when you saw that,you did not later change your minds and believe him."Video by Francis Ortega : Training Consultant. Cell group leader/Part of the governing body/Member-Servants of the Lord's Vineyard. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
LINGGO, OKTUBRE 1, 2023Ika-26 na Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay Santa Teresa ng Anak na si Jesus, dalaa at Pantas ng Simbahan [MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 21: 28 - 32Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa mga punong saserdote at mga matatanda ng bayan: “Ano ang palagay ninyo rito? May isang tao na may dalawang anak na lalaki. Lumapit siya sa nakatatanda at sinabi, ‘Anak, lumabas ka at magtrabaho sa ubasan ngayon.’ ‘Ayoko po.’ tugon niya. Ngunit nagbago ang kanyang isip at siya’y naparoon. Lumapit din ang ama sa ikalawa at gayun din ang kanyang sinabi. ‘Opo’ tugon nito, ngunit hindi naman naparoon. Sino sa dalawa ang sumunod sa kalooban ng kanyang ama?” “Ang nakatatanda po,” sagot nila. Sinabi sa kanila ni Hesus, “Sinasabi ko sa inyo: ang mga publikano at masasamang babae’y mauuna pa sa inyong pasakop sa paghahari ng Diyos. Sapagkat naparito sa inyo si Juan at ipinakilala ang matuwid na pamumuhay, at hindi ninyo siya pinaniwalaan. Ngunit pinaniwalaan siya ng mga publikano at ng masasamang babae. Nakita ninyo ito, subalit hindi pa rin kayo nagsisi at naniwala sa kanya.”Video by Alvin Fabella : COO, EScience Corp, South Sector Evangelization Head, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Speaker. Retreat Master.Radio anchor, Kakaiba Ka! Contributor- Kerygma Magazine/Didache. https://who-are-you-following.blogspot.com/2020/06/if-youre-tired-of-waiting-this-post-is.html#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2023Saturday of the 25th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Jerome, priest and Doctor of the Church[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 9: 43b - 45While they were all amazed at his every deed,Jesus said to his disciples,"Pay attention to what I am telling you.The Son of Man is to be handed over to men."But they did not understand this saying;its meaning was hidden from themso that they should not understand it,and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.
Video by MM Bogarin: Fashion designer-Ccicci. Pastoral leader. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
SABADO, SETYEMBRE 30, 2023Biyernes ng Ika-25 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Jeronimo, pari at pantas ng Simbahan[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 9: 43b - 45Noong panahong iyon, samantalang nanggigilalas ang mga tao sa lahat ng ginawa ni Hesus, sinabi niya sa kanyang mga alagad, “Tandaan ninyo itong sasabihin ko: ipagkakanulo ang Anak ng Tao.” Ngunit hindi nila ito naunawaan, pagkat inilingid ito sa kanila. Nangangamba naman silang magtanong sa kanya kung ano ang ibig sabihin niyon.
Video by Paula Kristina Gawat : Public Servant-Engineer; Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2023Friday of the 25th Week in Ordinary TimeFeast Day of Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 1: 47 - 51Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him,"Here is a true child of Israel.There is no duplicity in him."Nathanael said to him, "How do you know me?"Jesus answered and said to him,"Before Philip called you, I saw you under the fig tree."Nathanael answered him,"Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel."Jesus answered and said to him,"Do you believebecause I told you that I saw you under the fig tree?You will see greater things than this."And he said to him, "Amen, amen, I say to you,you will see heaven openedand the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man."
Video by Den Mark Gillesania : Businessman. Regional Director for East Visayas-Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon. Pastoral Leader-Servants of the Loving God.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
BIYERNES, SETYEMBRE 29, 2023Biyernes ng Ika-25 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonKapistahan nina Arkanghel San Miguel, San Gabriel at San RafaelPag-alaala kay Blessed Nicola ng Forca Palena, Jerolamin[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 1 : 47 - 51Noong panahong iyon, nang makita ni Hesus si Natanael, ay kanyang sinabi, “Masdan ninyo ang isang tunay na Israelita; siya’y hindi mandaraya!” Tinanong siya ni Natanael, “Paano ninyo ako nakilala?” Sumagot si Hesus, “Bago ka pa tawagin ni Felipe, nakita na kita nang ikaw ay nasa ilalim ng puno ng igos.” “Rabi, kayo po ang Anak ng Diyos! Kayo ang Hari ng Israel!” wika ni Natanael. Sinabi ni Hesus, “Nanampalataya ka ba dahil sa sinabi ko sa iyong nakita kita sa ilalim ng puno ng igos? Makakikita ka ng mga bagay na higit kaysa rito!” At sinabi niya sa lahat, “Tandaan ninyo: makikita ninyong bukas ang langit, at ang mga anghel ng Diyos ay manhik-manaog sa kinaroroonan ng Anak ng Tao!”
Video by Glen Glorioso : Licensed Financial Adviser. Youth worker, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Preacher.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2023Thursday of the 25th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Wenceslaus, martyr; Saint Lawrence Ruiz and Companions, martyrs [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 9: 7 - 9Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening,and he was greatly perplexed because some were saying,"John has been raised from the dead";others were saying, "Elijah has appeared";still others, "One of the ancient prophets has arisen."But Herod said, "John I beheaded.Who then is this about whom I hear such things?"And he kept trying to see him.
Video by Vanessa Ocampo: Corporate Trainer/Financial Consultant. Senior Woman Leader Trainee/Pastoral Leader-Servants of the Living God Community (Ormoc, Leyte)#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
HUWEBES, SETYEMBRE 28, 2023Huwebes ng Ika-23 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Wenceslao, martir; San Lorenzo Ruiz at mga kasama, mga martirLANDAS NG PAG-ASA : “Makita, Marinig, Makilala si Hesus”[MABUTING BALITA] : LUCAS 9: 7 - 9Noong panahong iyon, nabalitaan ni Herodes na tetraka ng Galilea ang lahat ng ginagawa ni Hesus. Nagulo ang kanyang isip, sapagkat may nagsasabing muling binuhay si Juan Bautista. May nagasasabi namang lumitaw si Elias, at may nagsasabi pang muling nabuhay ang isa sa mga propeta noong una. Kaya’t ang sinabi ni Herodes, “Pinapugutan ko si Juan; ngunit sino ang nababalitang ito? Marami akong naririnig tungkol sa kanya.” At pinagsikapan niyang makita si Hesus.Video by Joey Binay : Sales-Industrial Essential Oil/Fragrances. Head-Communications Ministry. Member: North & Central Sector of MM-Familia#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2023Wednesday of the 25th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Vincent de Paul, priest [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 9: 1 - 6Jesus summoned the Twelve and gave them power and authorityover all demons and to cure diseases,and he sent them to proclaim the Kingdom of Godand to heal the sick.He said to them, "Take nothing for the journey,neither walking stick, nor sack, nor food, nor money,and let no one take a second tunic.Whatever house you enter, stay there and leave from there.And as for those who do not welcome you,when you leave that town,shake the dust from your feet in testimony against them."Then they set out and went from village to villageproclaiming the good news and curing diseases everywhere.
Video by Jam Dabuet : Full-time missionary-Christ’s Youth in Action. Pastoral Leader/ Member - Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
MIYERKULES, SETYEMBRE 27, 2023Miyerkules ng Ika-25 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kina San Vicente de Paul, pari[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 9: 1 - 6Noong panahong iyon, tinawag ni Hesus ang Labindalawa at binigyan sila ng kakayahan at kapangyarihang magpalayas ng mga demonyo at magpagaling ng mga karamdaman. At sinugo niya sila upang ipahayag ang paghahari ng Diyos at magpagaling ng mga maysakit. Sila’y pinagbilinan niya: “Huwag kayong magbaon ng anuman para sa inyong paglalakbay kahit tungkod, supot, tinapay, salapi o bihisan. Makituloy kayo sa alinmang bahay na tumanggap sa inyo, at manatili roon hanggang sa pag-alis ninyo sa bayang iyon. At sakaling hindi kayo tanggapin, umalis kayo roon, at ipagpag ninyo ang alikabok ng inyong mga paa bilang babala sa kanila.” Kaya’t humayo ang mga alagad at naglakbay sa mga nayon, na ipinangangaral ang Mabuting Balita at nagpapagaling ng mga maysakit sa lahat ng dako.Video by Bob Lopez : Communications specialist. Former Mission Director-Word of Joy Foundation/Institute for Pastoral Development. Trainer and formator serving dioceses, congregations and organizations. Faculty member. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2023Tuesday of the 25th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saints Cosmas and Damian, martyrs[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 8: 19 - 21 The mother of Jesus and his brothers came to himbut were unable to join him because of the crowd.He was told, "Your mother and your brothers are standing outsideand they wish to see you."He said to them in reply, "My mother and my brothersare those who hear the word of God and act on it."
Video by Tin Yu: Licensed Physical Therapist. Full-time missionary— Christ’s Youth in Action. Underway member— Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
MARTES, SETYEMBRE 26, 2023Martes ng Ika-25 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kina San Cosme at San Damian, mga martir[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 8: 19 - 21 Noong panahong iyon, dumating ang ina at mga kapatid ni Hesus, ngunit hindi sila makalapit dahil sa dami ng tao. May nagsabi sa kanya, “Nasa labas po ang inyong ina at mga kapatid; ibig nilang makipagkita sa inyo.” Ngunit sinabi ni Hesus, “Ang mga nakikinig ng salita ng Diyos at tumutupad nito ang siya kong ina at mga kapatid.”Video by JV Salayo : Teacher/Education consultant. Assistant site leader-Pathways Sta. Rosa. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2023Monday of the 25th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Firmin, Bishop and martyrPATHWAYS OF HOPE : “Letting Your Light Shine”[GOSPEL OF THE DAY] : LUKE 8: 16 - 18Jesus said to the crowd:"No one who lights a lamp conceals it with a vesselor sets it under a bed;rather, he places it on a lampstandso that those who enter may see the light.For there is nothing hidden that will not become visible,and nothing secret that will not be known and come to light.Take care, then, how you hear.To anyone who has, more will be given,and from the one who has not,even what he seems to have will be taken away."
Video by Jake Tan : Former Missionary Youth Worker/Worship Ministry Head-Lingkod Central. Pastoral Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 202325th Week Sunday in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy Memorial of Saint Pacific of Severino, Franciscan friar [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 20: 1 - 16aJesus told his disciples this parable:"The kingdom of heaven is like a landownerwho went out at dawn to hire laborers for his vineyard.After agreeing with them for the usual daily wage,he sent them into his vineyard.Going out about nine o'clock,the landowner saw others standing idle in the marketplace,and he said to them, 'You too go into my vineyard,and I will give you what is just.'So they went off.And he went out again around noon,and around three o'clock, and did likewise.Going out about five o'clock,the landowner found others standing around, and said to them,'Why do you stand here idle all day?'They answered, 'Because no one has hired us.'He said to them, 'You too go into my vineyard.'When it was evening the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman,'Summon the laborers and give them their pay,beginning with the last and ending with the first.'When those who had started about five o'clock came,each received the usual daily wage.So when the first came, they thought that they would receive more,but each of them also got the usual wage.And on receiving it they grumbled against the landowner, saying,'These last ones worked only one hour,and you have made them equal to us,who bore the day's burden and the heat.'He said to one of them in reply,'My friend, I am not cheating you.Did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage?Take what is yours and go.What if I wish to give this last one the same as you?Or am I not free to do as I wish with my own money?Are you envious because I am generous?'Thus, the last will be first, and the first will be last."Video byJon Kasilag: Founding Principal Engineer, AMH Phils.,Inc. Former Senior Lecturer-UP. Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon. Site Leader-Pathways North Quezon City. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
LINGGO, SETYEMBRE 24, 2023Ika-25 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Pacifico ng Severino, Franciscano [MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 20 : 1 - 16Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad ang talinghagang ito: “Ang paghahari ng Diyos ay katulad nito: lumabas nang umagang-umaga ang may-ari ng ubasan upang humanap ng mga manggagawa. Nang magkasundo na sila sa upa na isang denaryo maghapon, sila’y pinapunta niya sa kanyang ubasan. Lumabas siyang muli nang mag-iikasiyam ng umaga at nakakita siya ng iba pang tatayu-tayo lamang sa liwasang-bayan. Sinabi niya sa kanila, ‘Pumaroon din kayo at magtrabaho sa aking ubasan, at bibigyan ko kayo ng karampatang upa.’ At pumaroon nga sila. Lumabas na naman siya nang mag-iikalabindalawa ng tanghali at nang mag-iikatlo ng hapon, at gayun din ang ginawa niya. Nang mag-iikalima ng hapon, siya’y lumabas uli at nakakita pa ng mga ibang wala ring ginagawa. Sinabi niya sa kanila, ‘Bakit kayo tatayu-tayo lang dito sa buong maghapon?’ “Wala pong magbigay sa amin ng trabaho, e!’ sagot nila. At sinabi niya, ‘Kung gayon, pumaroon kayo at gumawa sa aking ubasan.’“Pagtatakip-silim, sinabi ng may-ari ng ubasan sa kanyang katiwala, ‘Tawagin mo na ang mga manggagawa at sila’y upahan, magmula sa huli hanggang sa buong nagtrabaho.’ Ang mga nagsimula nang mag-iikalima ng hapon ay tumanggap ng tig-iisang denaryo. At nang lumapit ang mga nauna, inakala nilang tatanggap sila nang higit doon; ngunit ang bawat isa’y tumanggap din ng isang denaryo. Pagkatanggap nito, nagreklamo sila sa may-ari ng ubasan. Sabi nila, ‘Isang oras lang pong gumawa ang mga huling dumating, samantalang maghapon kaming nagpagal at nagtiis ng nakapapasong init ng araw. Bakit naman po ninyo pinagpare-pareho ang upa sa amin?’ At sinabi niya sa isa sa kanila, ‘Kaibigan, hindi kita dinadaya. Hindi ba’t nagkasundo tayo sa isang denaryo? Kunin mo ang ganang iyo, at umalis ka na. Maano kung ibig kong upahan ang nahuli nang tulad ng upa ko sa iyo? Wala ba akong karapatang gawin ang aking maibigan sa ari-arian ko? O naiinggit ka lang sa aking kabutihang-loob?’ Kaya’t ang nahuhuli ay mauuna, at ang nauuna ay mahuhuli.”Video by Gabs Fidel. Development & DISC Personality Coach, Trainer, and Speaker/Head of Worship Team-Familia Community Youth Mission#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2023Saturday of the 24th Week Sunday in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, priestPATHWAYS OF HOPE : “Do you have a hunger to belong?”[GOSPEL OF THE DAY] : LUKE 8: 4 - 15When a large crowd gathered, with people from one town after anotherjourneying to Jesus, he spoke in a parable."A sower went out to sow his seed.And as he sowed, some seed fell on the path and was trampled,and the birds of the sky ate it up.Some seed fell on rocky ground, and when it grew,it withered for lack of moisture.Some seed fell among thorns,and the thorns grew with it and choked it.And some seed fell on good soil, and when it grew,it produced fruit a hundredfold."After saying this, he called out,"Whoever has ears to hear ought to hear."Then his disciples asked himwhat the meaning of this parable might be.He answered,"Knowledge of the mysteries of the Kingdom of Godhas been granted to you;but to the rest, they are made known through parablesso that they may look but not see, and hear but not understand."This is the meaning of the parable.The seed is the word of God.Those on the path are the ones who have heard,but the Devil comes and takes away the word from their heartsthat they may not believe and be saved.Those on rocky ground are the ones who, when they hear,receive the word with joy, but they have no root;they believe only for a time and fall away in time of temptation.As for the seed that fell among thorns,they are the ones who have heard, but as they go along,they are choked by the anxieties and riches and pleasures of life,and they fail to produce mature fruit.But as for the seed that fell on rich soil,they are the ones who, when they have heard the word,embrace it with a generous and good heart,and bear fruit through perseverance."
Video by: Pao Antonio : Financial Planner. Resident Preacher and Executive Producer of Pathways of Hope. Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
SABADO, SETYEMBRE 23, 2023Sabado ng Ika-24 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Pio ng Pietrelcina, pari[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 8: 4 - 15Noong panahong iyon, dating nang dating ang mga taong nanggagaling sa mga bayan-bayan at lumalapit kay Hesus. Nang natitipon na ang napakaraming tao, isinalaysay niya ang talinghagang ito:“May isang taong lumabas para maghasik ng binhi. Sa kanyang paghahasik, may binhing nalaglag sa daan at nayapakan, at ang mga ito’y tinuka ng mga ibon. May nalaglag sa kabatuhan, at pagtubo ay natuyo dahil sa kawalan ng halumigmig. May nalaglag naman sa dawagan. Lumago ang dawag at ininis ang mga binhing tumubo. Ang iba’y nalaglag sa matabang lupa, tumubo at namunga ng tig-iisandaang butil.” At malakas niyang idinugtong, “Makinig ang may pandinig!”Itinanong ng mga alagad kung ano ang kahulugan ng talinhagang ito. Sumagot si Hesus, “Sa inyo’y ipinagkaloob na malaman ang mga lihim tungkol sa paghahari ng Diyos, ngunit sa iba’y sa pamamagitan ng mga talinghaga, upang:‘Tumingin man sila’y hindi makakita;At makinig man sila’y di makaunawa.’Ito ang kahulugan ng talinghaga: ang binhi ay ang salita ng Diyos. Ang mga binhing nalaglag sa tabi ng daan ay ang mga nakinig, ngunit dumating ang diyablo at inalis sa kanilang puso ang salita upang hindi sila manalig at maligtas. Ang mga nalaglag sa kabatuhan ay ang mga nakinig ng salita at tumanggap nito nang may galak, ngunit hindi ito tumimo sa kanilang puso. Naniwala silang sandali, subalit sa panahon ng pagsubok ay tumitiwalag agad. Ang mga nahasik naman sa dawagan ay ang mga nakinig ngunit nang malaon ay nadaig ng mga alalahanin sa buhay at ng pagkahumaling sa kayamanan at kalayawan, kaya’t hindi nahinog ang kanilang mga bunga. Ang mga nahasik naman sa matabang lupa’y ang mga nakinig ng salita. Iniingatan nila ito sa kanilang pusong tapat at malinis at sila’y nagtitiyaga hanggang sa mamunga.”Video by Lawrence Quintero : Missionary Development and Deployment Program Head of Couples for Christ #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023Friday of the 24th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saints Maurice and companions, soldiers and martyrs[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 8: 1 -3 Jesus journeyed from one town and village to another,preaching and proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom of God.Accompanying him were the Twelveand some women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities,Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,Joanna, the wife of Herod's steward Chuza,Susanna, and many otherswho provided for them out of their resources.
Video by Nicol Fernandez III : Entrepreneur. Consultant. Coordinator for Evangelization and Initiations Ministry - Holy Trinity Community Davao. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
BIYERNES, SETYEMBRE 22, 2023Biyernes ng Ika-24 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Mauricio at mga kasama, mga sundalo at martir [MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 8: 1 -3 Noong panahong iyon, nilibot ni Hesus ang mga bayan at nayon. Nangangaral siya at nagtuturo ng Mabuting Balita tungkol sa paghahari ng Diyos. Kasama niya ang Labindalawa, at ilang babaing pinagaling niya sa masasamang espiritu at mga karamdaman: si Maria na tinatawag na Magdalena, mula sa kanya’y pitong demonyo ang pinalayas; si Juanang asawa ni Cusa na katiwala ni Herodes; si Susana at marami pang iba. Ang ari-arian nila ang itinustos nila sa pangangailangan ni Hesus at ng kanyang mga alagad.Video by Nadz Gawat: Training Head-BDO Network Bank-MSME. Preacher-Pathways ministry. Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2023Thursday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time Feast of Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 9: 9 - 13 As Jesus passed by,he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the customs post.He said to him, "Follow me."And he got up and followed him.While he was at table in his house,many tax collectors and sinners cameand sat with Jesus and his disciples.The Pharisees saw this and said to his disciples,"Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?"He heard this and said,"Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do.Go and learn the meaning of the words,I desire mercy, not sacrifice.I did not come to call the righteous but sinners."
Video by Steve Sandoval : CEO and Training Director-LeadCore Training and Consultancy. Strategic Planner; Organizational Development Expert; Pastoral Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon; Head of Training and Development -Pathways Ministry#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
HUWEBES, SETYEMBRE 21, 2023Huwebes ng Ika-23 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonKapistahan ni Apostol San Mateo, manunulat ng Mabuting Balita LANDAS NG PAG-ASA : “Lumang Upuan”[MABUTING BALITA] : MATEO 9: 9 - 13 Noong panahong iyon, umalis si Hesus at sa kanyang paglakad, nakita niya ang isang taong ang pangala’y Mateo: nakaupo ito sa paningilan ng buwis. Sinabi ni Hesus sa kanya, “Sumunod ka sa akin.” Tumindig si Mateo at sumunod sa kanya.Nang si Hesus at ang kanyang mga alagad ay nasa bahay ni Mateo, dumating ang maraming publikano at mga makasalanan. At sila’y magkakasalong kumain. Nang makita ito ng mga Pariseo, tinanong nila ang kanyang mga alagad, “Bakit sumasalo sa mga publikano at mga makasalanan ang inyong guro? Narinig ito ni Hesus at siya ang sumagot, “Ang mga maysakit ang nangangailangan ng manggagamot, hindi ang mga walang sakit. Humayo kayo at unawain ninyo ang kahulugan nito, ‘Habag ang ibig ko at hindi hain.’ Sapagkat naparito ako upang tawagin ang mga makasalanan, hindi ang mga banal.”
Video by Pao Antonio : Financial Planner. Resident Preacher and Executive Producer of Pathways of Hope. Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023Wednesday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saints Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, Priest, and Paul Chŏng Ha-sang, and Companions, martyrs[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 7: 31 - 35Jesus said to the crowds:"To what shall I compare the people of this generation?What are they like?They are like children who sit in the marketplace and call to one another,'We played the flute for you, but you did not dance.We sang a dirge, but you did not weep.'For John the Baptist came neither eating food nor drinking wine,and you said, 'He is possessed by a demon.'The Son of Man came eating and drinking and you said,'Look, he is a glutton and a drunkard,a friend of tax collectors and sinners.'But wisdom is vindicated by all her children."
Video by Eddie Mendoza: Senior Executive for the Joy-Nostalg Group; Former Sector Coordinator of Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
MIYERKULES, SETYEMBRE 20, 2023Miyerkules ng Ika-24 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kina San Andres Kim Taegon, pari at martir, San Pablo Chong Hasang, at mga kasama, mga martir[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 7: 31 - 35Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ng Panginoon, “Sa ano ko nga ihahambing ang mga tao ngayon? At ano ang nakakatulad nila? Katulad sila ng mga batang nakaupo sa plasa at sumisigaw sa kanilang mga kalaro:‘Tinugtugan namin kayo ng plauta, ngunit hindi kayo sumayaw!Nanambitan kami, ngunit hindi kayo tumangis!Sapagkat naparito si Juan Bautista na nag-aayuno at hindi umiinom ng alak, at sinasabi ninyo, ‘Inaalihan siya ng demonyo.’ Naparito naman ang Anak ng Tao, na kumakain at umiinom tulad ng iba, at sinasabi ninyo, ‘Masdan ninyo ang taong ito! Matakaw at maglalasing, kaibigan ng mga publikano at ng mga makasalanan!’ Gayunman, ang karunungan ng Diyos ay napatutunayang matuwid sa pamamagitan ng kanyang mga anak.”Video by Ben Salvedia : Full time missionary for almost 35 years. Tahanan Ng Panginoon (TNP) Board member North Sector 2. TNP Nativity Parish Cubao-head servant. Anawim Lay Missions formator for staff and workers. Founding leader of Sambahayan ng Diyos Community- Montalban, Rizal. Former Mission Director of Puso ng Ama Foundation-Payatas. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2023Tuesday of the 24th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Januarius, Bishop and martyr[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 7: 11 - 17 Jesus journeyed to a city called Nain,and his disciples and a large crowd accompanied him.As he drew near to the gate of the city,a man who had died was being carried out,the only son of his mother, and she was a widow.A large crowd from the city was with her.When the Lord saw her,he was moved with pity for her and said to her,“Do not weep.”He stepped forward and touched the coffin;at this the bearers halted,and he said, “Young man, I tell you, arise!”The dead man sat up and began to speak,and Jesus gave him to his mother.Fear seized them all, and they glorified God, exclaiming,“A great prophet has arisen in our midst,”and “God has visited his people.”This report about him spread through the whole of Judeaand in all the surrounding region.
Video by Jeng Quitain : Educator. Pastoral Affairs Supervisor at a Catholic Progressive School. Senior Woman Leader of Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
MARTES, SETYEMBRE 19, 2023Martes ng Ika-24 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita Kay San Januarius, Obispo at martir[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 7: 11 - 17 Noong panahong iyon, pumunta si Hesus sa isang bayang tinatawag na Nain. Sumama sa kanya ang kanyang mga alagad at ang napakaraming tao. Nang malapit na siya sa pintuan ng bayan, nasalubong niya ang libing ng kaisa-isang anak na lalaki ng isang babaing balo. Marami ang nakikipaglibing. Nahabag ang Panginoon nang makita ang ina ng namatay, at sinabi sa kanya, “Huwag kang tumangis.” Lumapit siya at hinipo ang kinalalagyan ng patay at tumigil naman ang mga may dala nito. Sinabi niya, “Binata, bumangon ka!” Naupo ito at nagsalita; at siya’y ibinigay ni Hesus sa kanyang ina. Sinidlan ng takot ang lahat at sila’y nagpuri sa Diyos. Sabi nila, “Dumating sa atin ang isang dakilang propeta! Nilingap ng Diyos ang kanyang bayan!” At kumalat sa buong Judea at sa palibot na lupain ang balitang ito tungkol sa kanya.
Video by Roy Azarcon : Research and Tutorial Services. Pathways Wide Intercession Ministry Head. Tahanan ng Panginoon Area Worker. Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023Monday of the 24th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Joseph of Cupertino, FranciscanMemorial of St Sophia[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 7 : 1 - 10When Jesus had finished all his words to the people,he entered Capernaum.A centurion there had a slave who was ill and about to die,and he was valuable to him.When he heard about Jesus, he sent elders of the Jews to him,asking him to come and save the life of his slave.They approached Jesus and strongly urged him to come, saying,"He deserves to have you do this for him,for he loves our nation and he built the synagogue for us."And Jesus went with them,but when he was only a short distance from the house,the centurion sent friends to tell him,"Lord, do not trouble yourself,for I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof.Therefore, I did not consider myself worthy to come to you;but say the word and let my servant be healed.For I too am a person subject to authority,with soldiers subject to me.And I say to one, Go, and he goes;and to another, Come here, and he comes;and to my slave, Do this, and he does it."When Jesus heard this he was amazed at himand, turning, said to the crowd following him,"I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith."When the messengers returned to the house,they found the slave in good health.
Video by Paulo de Alba : Training Manager-Alba Restaurante Espańol. Pastoral Leader South University District-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
LUNES, SETYEMBRE 18, 2023Lunes ng Ika-24 na Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Jose ng Cupertino, FranciscanoPaggunita kay Santa Sophia[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 7 : 1 - 10Noong panahong iyon, nang maituro ni Hesus sa mga tao ang kanyang aral, siya’y pumasok ng Capernaum. Doo’y may isang kapitang Romano na may aliping mahal sa kanya. May sakit ang aliping ito at nasa bingit ng kamatayan. Nang mabalitaan ng kapitan ang ginagawa ni Hesus, nagpasugo siya sa ilang matatanda sa mga Judio upang ipakiusap kay Hesus na puntahan at pagalingin ang alipin. Nang makita nila si Hesus, taimtim silang nakiusap sa kanya, “Siya’y karapat-dapat na pagbigyan ninyo sapagkat mahal niya ang ating bansa,” wika nila. “Ipinagpatayo pa niya tayo ng isang sinagoga.” Kaya’t sumama sa kanila si Hesus. Nang malapit na siya sa bahay, ipinasalubong siya ng kapitan sa kanyang mga kaibigan at ipinasabi ang ganito: “Ginoo, huwag na po kayong magpakapagod. Hindi ako karapat-dapat na puntahan ninyo sa aking tahanan. Ni hindi rin po ako karapat-dapat na humarap sa inyo. Ngunit magsalita po lamang kayo at gagaling na ang aking alipin. Sapagkat ako’y isang taong nasa ilalim ng mga nakatataas na pinuno, at may nasasakupan din po akong mga kawal. Kung sabihin ko sa isa, ‘Humayo ka!’ siya’y humahayo; at sa iba, ‘Halika! siya’y lumalapit; at sa aking alipin, ‘Gawin mo ito!’ ito’y ginagawa niya.” Namangha si Hesus nang marinig ito, at humarap sa makapal na taong sumusunod sa kanya. Sinabi niya, “Kahit sa Israel ay hindi ako nakakita ng ganito kalaking pananalig.” Pagbabalik sa bahay, naratnan ng mga sinugo na magaling na ang alipin.Video by Eric Rivas: Director of Services for a multinational company. Pastoral Leader and District Coordinator - Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 202324th Week Sunday in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Robert Bellarmine, Cardinal, Bishop and Doctor of the Church[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 18: 21 - 35Peter approached Jesus and asked him,"Lord, if my brother sins against me,how often must I forgive?As many as seven times?"Jesus answered, "I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times.That is why the kingdom of heaven may be likened to a kingwho decided to settle accounts with his servants.When he began the accounting,a debtor was brought before him who owed him a huge amount.Since he had no way of paying it back,his master ordered him to be sold,along with his wife, his children, and all his property,in payment of the debt.At that, the servant fell down, did him homage, and said,'Be patient with me, and I will pay you back in full.'Moved with compassion the master of that servantlet him go and forgave him the loan.When that servant had left, he found one of his fellow servantswho owed him a much smaller amount.He seized him and started to choke him, demanding,'Pay back what you owe.'Falling to his knees, his fellow servant begged him,'Be patient with me, and I will pay you back.'But he refused.Instead, he had the fellow servant put in prisonuntil he paid back the debt.Now when his fellow servants saw what had happened,they were deeply disturbed, and went to their masterand reported the whole affair.His master summoned him and said to him, 'You wicked servant!I forgave you your entire debt because you begged me to.Should you not have had pity on your fellow servant,as I had pity on you?'Then in anger his master handed him over to the torturersuntil he should pay back the whole debt.So will my heavenly Father do to you,unless each of you forgives your brother from your heart."
Video by Avi Leong : Food Entrepreneur. Missionary - Kairos. Covenanted Member of Ligaya Ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
LINGGO, SETYEMBRE 17, 2023Ika-23 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Roberto Bellarmino, Cardinal, Obispo at Pantas ng Simbahan [MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 18: 21 - 35Noong panahong iyon, lumapit si Pedro kay Hesus at nagtanong sa kanya, “Panginoon, makailan kong patatawarin ang aking kapatid na paulit-ulit na nagkakasala sa akin? Makapito po ba?” Sinagot siya ni Hesus, “Hindi ko sinasabing makapito, kundi pitumpung ulit pa nito. Sapagkat ang paghahari ng Diyos ay katulad nito: ipinasiya ng isang hari na pagbayarin ang kanyang mga lingkod na may utang sa kanya. Unang dinala sa kanya ang isang may utang na sampung milyong piso. Dahil sa siya’y walang ibayad, iniutos ng hari na ipagbili siya, ang kanyang asawa, mga anak, at lahat ng ari-arian, upang makabayad. Nanikluhod ang taong ito sa harapan ng hari at nagmakaawa: ‘Bigyan pa ninyo ako ng panahon, at babayaran ko sa inyo ang lahat.’ Naawa sa kanya ang hari kaya ipinatawad ang kanyang mga utang at pinayaon siya.“Ngunit pagkaalis niya roon ay nakatagpo niya ang isa sa kanyang kapwa lingkod na may utang na limandaang piso sa kanya. Sinunggaban niya ito at sinakal, sabay wika: ‘Magbayad ka sa utang mo!’ Naglumuhod iyon at nagmakaawa sa kanya: ‘Bigyan mo pa ako ng panahon at babayaran kita.’ Ngunit hindi siya pumayag; sa halip ipinabilanggo niya ang kanyang kapwa lingkod hanggang sa ito’y makabayad. Nang makita ng kanyang mga kapwa lingkod ang nangyari, sila’y labis na nagdamdam; pumunta sila sa hari at isinumbong ang nangyari. Kaya’t ipinatawag siya ng hari. ‘Ikaw – napakasama mo!’ sabi niya. ‘Pinatawad kita sa utang mo sapagkat nagmakaawa ka sa akin. Nahabag ako sa iyo; hindi ba dapat ka ring mahabag sa kapwa mo?’ At sa galit ng hari, siya’y ipinabilanggo hanggang sa mabayaran niya ang kanyang utang. Gayon din ang gagawin sa inyo ng aking Amang nasa langit kung hindi ninyo patatawarin ang inyong kapatid.Video by Adrian Bondoc : Human Resources and Training Consultant. Executive Producer-Kakaiba Ka! Ministry. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2023Saturday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saint Cornelius, Pope and martyrMemorial of Saint Cyprian, Bishop and martyr[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 6: 43 - 49Jesus said to his disciples:"A good tree does not bear rotten fruit,nor does a rotten tree bear good fruit.For every tree is known by its own fruit.For people do not pick figs from thornbushes,nor do they gather grapes from brambles.A good person out of the store of goodness in his heart produces good,but an evil person out of a store of evil produces evil;for from the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks."Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' but not do what I command?I will show you what someone is like who comes to me,listens to my words, and acts on them.That one is like a man building a house,who dug deeply and laid the foundation on rock;when the flood came, the river burst against that housebut could not shake it because it had been well built.But the one who listens and does not actis like a person who built a house on the groundwithout a foundation.When the river burst against it,it collapsed at once and was completely destroyed."
Video by: Nini Icasas : Real Estate Broker. Academic Board-Harvest Institute. Former President-Institute for Pastoral Development. Senior Woman Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
SABADO, SETYEMBRE 16, 2023Sabado ng Ika-23 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Cornelio, Papa at martirPaggunita kay Cypriano, Obispo at martir [MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 6: 43 - 49Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad, “Walang mabuting punongkahoy na namumunga ng masama, at walang masamang punongkahoy na namumunga ng mabuti. Nakikilala ang bawat punongkahoy sa pamamagitan ng kanyang bunga. Sapagkat hindi nakapipitas ng igos sa puno ng aroma, at di rin nakapipitas ng ubas sa puno ng dawag. Ang mabuting tao ay nakapagdudulot ng mabuti sapagkat tigib ng kabutihan ang kanyang puso; ang masamang tao ay nakapagdudulot ng masama, sapagkat puno ng kasamaan ang kanyang puso. Sapagkat kung ano ang bukambibig siyang laman ng dibdib.“Tinatawag ninyo akong ‘Panginoon, Panginoon,’ ngunit hindi naman ninyo ginagawa ang sinasabi ko. Ipakikilala ko sa inyo kung kanino natutulad ang bawat lumalapit sa akin, nakikinig ng aking mga salita, at nagsasagawa ng mga ito. Katulad siya ng isang taong humukay nang malalim at sa pundasyong bato nagtayo ng bahay. Bumaha, at ang tubig ay bumugso sa bahay na iyon, ngunit hindi natinag, sapagkat matatag ang pagkakatayo. Ngunit ang nakikinig ng aking mga salita at hindi nagsasagawa nito ay katulad ng isang taong nagtayo ng bahay na walang pundasyon. Bumaha, nadaanan ng tubig ang bahay na iyon at pagdaka’y bumagsak. Lubusang nawasak ang bahay na iyon!”Video by Michael Shok Ariola : Servant leader/Full time missionary-Couples for Christ (CFC). Head of Ministry Development and Deployment Program.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2023Friday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Our Lady of Sorrows[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 19: 25 - 27 Standing by the cross of Jesus were his motherand his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas,and Mary Magdalene.When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he lovedhe said to his mother, "Woman, behold, your son."Then he said to the disciple,"Behold, your mother."And from that hour the disciple took her into his home.or LUKE 2: 33 - 35Jesus' father and mother were amazed at what was said about him;and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother,"Behold, this child is destinedfor the fall and rise of many in Israel,and to be a sign that will be contradictedand you yourself a sword will pierceso that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed."
Video by Ramil dela Cruz: Recruitment Lead in a Global Bank; Member, Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon; Core Team Member, The Lord's Boardroom; Musician-Plantito-Baller #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
BIYERNES, SETYEMBRE 15, 2023Biyernes ng Ika-23 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita sa Mahal na Birheng Maria na Nagdadalamhati[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 19: 25 - 27 Noong panahong iyon, nakatayo sa tabi ng krus ni Hesus ang kanyang ina at ang kapatid na babae nitong si Maria, na asawa ni Cleopas. Naroon din si Maria Magdalena. Nang makita ni Hesus ang kanyang ina, at ang minamahal niyang alagad sa tabi nito, kanyang sinabi, “Ginang, narito ang iyong anak!” At sinabi sa alagad, “Narito ang iyong ina!” Mula noon, siya’y pinatira ng alagad na ito sa kanyang bahay.LUCAS 2: 33 - 35Noong panahong iyon, namangha ang ama’t ina ng sanggol dahil sa sinabi ni Simeon tungkol sa kanya. Binasbasan sila ni Simeon, at sinabi kay Maria. “Tandaan mo, ang batang ito’y nakatalaga sa ikapapahamak o ikaliligtas ng marami sa Israel, isang tanda mula sa Diyos ngunit hahamakin ng marami kaya’t mahahayag ang kanilang iniisip. Dahil diyan, ang puso mo’y para na ring tinarakan ng isang balaraw.”
Video by Glen Glorioso : Licensed Financial Adviser. Youth worker, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Preacher.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023Thursday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time Feast of The Exaltation of the Holy Cross[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 3: 13 - 17Jesus said to Nicodemus:"No one has gone up to heavenexcept the one who has come down from heaven, the Son of Man.And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert,so must the Son of Man be lifted up,so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life."For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son,so that everyone who believes in him might not perishbut might have eternal life.For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world,but that the world might be saved through him.
Video by Aiania Dalangin : Missionary-Kairos Asia; Former member-The Light Of the World Iligan and Cagayan de Oro; Member-Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon and Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
HUWEBES, SETYEMBRE 14, 2023Huwebes ng Ika-23 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 3: 13 - 17Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus kay Nicodemo, “Walang umakyat sa langit kundi ang bumaba mula sa langit — ang Anak ng Tao.”At kung paanong itinaas ni Moises ang ahas doon sa ilang, gayun din naman, kailangang itaas ang Anak ng Tao, upang ang sinumang sumasampalataya sa kanya ay magkaroon ng buhay na walang hanggan. Gayun na lamang ang pag-ibig ng Diyos sa sanlibutan, kaya ibinigay niya ang kanyang bugtong na Anak, upang ang sumampalataya sa kanya ay hindi mapahamak, kundi magkaroon ng buhay na walang hanggan. Sapagkat sinugo ng Diyos ang kanyang Anak, hindi upang hatulang maparusahan ang sanlibutan, kundi upang iligtas ito sa pamamagitan niya.
Video by Joey Binay : Sales-Industrial Essential Oil/Fragrances. Head-Communications Ministry. Member: North & Central Sector of MM-Familia#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2023Wednesday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop and Doctor of the Church [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 6: 20 - 26Raising his eyes toward his disciples Jesus said:"Blessed are you who are poor,for the Kingdom of God is yours.Blessed are you who are now hungry,for you will be satisfied.Blessed are you who are now weeping,for you will laugh.Blessed are you when people hate you,and when they exclude and insult you,and denounce your name as evilon account of the Son of Man.Rejoice and leap for joy on that day!Behold, your reward will be great in heaven.For their ancestors treated the prophetsin the same way.But woe to you who are rich,for you have received your consolation.But woe to you who are filled now,for you will be hungry.Woe to you who laugh now,for you will grieve and weep.Woe to you when all speak well of you,for their ancestors treated the false prophets in this way."Video by John Paul Felix: Missionary for Human Resource Business Partner. Covenanted for Christ Community (CFCC), Malaysia. Serving in core team of FIAT (Friends in Action for Christ, Kuala Lumpur) and Christ's Youth in Action (University Outreach , Penang)#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
MIYERKULES, SETYEMBRE 13, 2023Miyerkules ng Ika-2 3 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Juan Crisostomo, Obispo at Pantas ng Simbahan[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 6: 20 - 26Ang Mabuting Balita ng Panginoon ayon kay San LucasNoong panahong iyon, tumingin si Hesus sa mga alagad, at kanyang sinabi,“Mapalad kayong mga dukha, sapagkat ang Diyos ang maghahari sa inyo!”“Mapalad kayong mga nagugutom ngayon, sapagkat kayo’y bubusigin!”“Mapalad kayong mga tumatangis ngayon, sapagkat kayo’y magagalak!”“Mapalad kayo kung dahil sa Anak ng Tao kayo’y kinapopootan, ipinagtatabuyan at inaalimura ng mga tao, at pati ang inyong pangalan ay kinasusuklaman. Magalak kayo at lumukso sa tuwa kung ito’y mangyari, sapagkat malaki ang inyong gantimpala sa langit — gayun din ang ginawa ng kanilang mga ninuno sa mga propeta.”“Ngunit sa aba ninyong mayayaman ngayon, sapagkat nagtamasa na kayo ng kaginhawahan!”“Sa aba ninyong mga busog ngayon, sapagkat kayo’y magugutom!”“Sa aba ninyong nagsisitawa ngayon, sapagkat kayo’y magdadalamhati at magsisitangis!”“Sa aba ninyo, kung kayo’y pinupuri ng lahat ng tao, sapagkat gayun din ang ginawa ng kanilang mga ninuno sa mga bulaang propeta.”Video by Bob Lopez : Communications specialist. Former Mission Director-Word of Joy Foundation/Institute for Pastoral Development. Trainer and formator serving dioceses, congregations and organizations. Faculty member. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2023Tuesday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of the Most Holy Name of Mary [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 6: 12 - 19 Jesus departed to the mountain to pray,and he spent the night in prayer to God.When day came, he called his disciples to himself,and from them he chose Twelve, whom he also named Apostles:Simon, whom he named Peter, and his brother Andrew,James, John, Philip, Bartholomew,Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus,Simon who was called a Zealot,and Judas the son of James,and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.And he came down with them and stood on a stretch of level ground.A great crowd of his disciples and a large number of the peoplefrom all Judea and Jerusalemand the coastal region of Tyre and Sidoncame to hear him and to be healed of their diseases;and even those who were tormented by unclean spirits were cured.Everyone in the crowd sought to touch himbecause power came forth from him and healed them all.Video by Alvin Fabella : COO, EScience Corp, South Sector Evangelization Head, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Speaker. Retreat Master.Radio anchor, Kakaiba Ka! Contributor- Kerygma Magazine/Didache. https://who-are-you-following.blogspot.com/2020/06/if-youre-tired-of-waiting-this-post-is.html#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
MARTES, SETYEMBRE 12, 2023Martes ng Ika-23 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita sa Kamahal-mahalang Ngalan ng Birhen[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 6: 12 -19 Noong panahong iyon, umahon si Hesus sa isang burol at magdamag doong nanalangin. Kinaumagahan, tinawag niya ang kanyang mga alagad, at pumili siya ng Labindalawa sa kanila, na tinawag niyang mga apostol: si Simon na pinangalanan niyang Pedro, at si Andres na kanyang kapatid; sina Santiago, Juan, Felipe, Bartolome, Mateo, Tomas, at Santiago na anak ni Alfeo, si Simon ang Makabayan; si Judas na anak ni Santiago, at si Judas Iscariote, na naging taksil.Bumaba si Hesus, kasama sila, at tumayo sa isang patag na lugar. Naroon ang marami sa kanyang mga alagad at ang napakaraming tao buhat sa Judea at Jerusalem, at sa mga bayan sa baybaying-dagat ng Tiro at Sidon. Pumaroon sila upang makinig sa kanya at mapagaling sa kanilang mga karamdaman. Pinagaling din niya ang mga pinahihirapan ng masasamang espiritu. At sinikap ng lahat ng tao na mahipo siya sapagkat may taglay siyang kapangyarihang makapagpagaling ng lahat.Video by JV Salayo : Teacher/Education consultant. Assistant site leader-Pathways Sta. Rosa. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2023Monday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Blessed Bonaventura of Barcelona, Franciscan FriarMemorial of Sts. Protus And Hyacinth, Martyrs On The Via Salaria[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 6 : 6-11On a certain sabbath Jesus went into the synagogue and taught,and there was a man there whose right hand was withered.The scribes and the Pharisees watched him closelyto see if he would cure on the sabbathso that they might discover a reason to accuse him.But he realized their intentionsand said to the man with the withered hand,"Come up and stand before us."And he rose and stood there.Then Jesus said to them,"I ask you, is it lawful to do good on the sabbathrather than to do evil,to save life rather than to destroy it?"Looking around at them all, he then said to him,"Stretch out your hand."He did so and his hand was restored.But they became enragedand discussed together what they might do to Jesus.
Video by Lorna Campos : Leadership Trainer. Meta-Coach. Mentor. Youth Facilitator. Inspirational speaker. Covenanted member-Ligaya ng Panginoon. Senior woman leader-University District. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
LUNES, SETYEMBRE 11, 2023Lunes ng Ika-23 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay Blessed Bonaventura of Barcelona, Prayleng FranciscanoPaggunita sa mga Santong singa Protus at Hyacinth, Mga Martir sa Via Salaria[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 6 : 6 - 11 Isang Araw ng Pamamahinga, muling pumasok si Hesus sa sinagoga at nagturo. May isang lakaki roong tuyot ang kanang kamay. Sa hangad ng mga eskriba at mga Pariseo na maparatangan si Hesus, nagbantay sila upang tingnan kung siya’y magpapagaling sa Araw ng Pamamahinga. Subalit batid ni Hesus ang kanilang mga iniisip, kaya’t sinabi niya sa lalaking tuyot ang kamay, “Halika rito sa unahan.” Lumapit naman ang lalaki at tumayo roon. Sinabi ni Hesus sa kanila, “Tatanungin ko kayo. Alin ba ang ayon sa Kautusan: ang gumawa ng mabuti o ang gumawa ng masama sa Araw ng Pamamahinga? Magligtas ng buhay o pumatay?” Tiningnan ni Hesus ang nasa palibot niya at sinabi sa lalaki, “Iunat mo ang iyong kamay!” Iniunat nga niya ang kanyang kamay at ito’y gumaling. Nagngingitngit sa galit ang mga eskriba at ang mga Pariseo, at pinag-usapan nila kung ano ang dapat gawin kay Hesus.
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 202323rd Sunday in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Nicholas da Tolentino, Agustian PATHWAYS OF HOPE : “Correction”[GOSPEL OF THE DAY] : MATTHEW 18: 15 - 20 Jesus said to his disciples:"If your brother sins against you,go and tell him his fault between you and him alone.If he listens to you, you have won over your brother.If he does not listen,take one or two others along with you,so that 'every fact may be establishedon the testimony of two or three witnesses.'If he refuses to listen to them, tell the church.If he refuses to listen even to the church,then treat him as you would a Gentile or a tax collector.Amen, I say to you,whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven,and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.Again, amen, I say to you,if two of you agree on earthabout anything for which they are to pray,it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father.For where two or three are gathered together in my name,there am I in the midst of them."
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LINGGO, SETYEMBRE 10, 2023Ika-23 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Nicolas Tolentino, Agustian [MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 18: 15 - 20 Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad: “Kung magkasala sa iyo ang kapatid mo, puntahan mo siya at kausapin nang sarilinan. Kapag nakinig siya sa iyo, ang pagsasama ninyong magkapatid ay napapanauli mo sa dati at napapanumbalik mo siya sa Ama. Ngunit kung hindi siya makinig sa iyo, magsama ka pa ng isa o dalawang tao upang ang lahat ng pinag-usapan ninyo ay mapatunayan ng dalawa o tatlong saksi. Kung hindi siya makinig sa kanila, sabihin mo ito sa pagtitipon ng simbahan. At kung hindi pa siya makinig sa natitipong simbahan, ituring mo siyang Hentil o isang publikano.“Sinasabi ko sa inyo: anumang ipagbawal ninyo sa lupa ay ipagbabawal sa langit, at anumang ipahintulot ninyo sa lupa ay ipahihintulot sa langit.“Sinasabi ko pa rin sa inyo: kung ang dalawa sa inyo rito sa lupa ay magkaisa sa paghingi ng anumang bagay sa inyong panalangin, ipagkakaloob ito sa inyo ng aking Amang nasa langit. Sapagkat saanman may dalawa o tatlong nagkakatipon dahil sa akin, naroon akong kasama nila.Video by Ruel Morales: Unit Manager/Financial Adviser-AXA Philippines. Independent Coffee Distributor. Covenanted Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2023Saturday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saint Peter Claver, priest[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 6: 1- 5While Jesus was going through a field of grain on a sabbath,his disciples were picking the heads of grain,rubbing them in their hands, and eating them.Some Pharisees said,"Why are you doing what is unlawful on the sabbath?"Jesus said to them in reply,"Have you not read what David didwhen he and those who were with him were hungry?How he went into the house of God, took the bread of offering,which only the priests could lawfully eat,ate of it, and shared it with his companions?"Then he said to them, "The Son of Man is lord of the sabbath."
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SABADO, SETYEMBRE 9, 2023Sabado ng Ika-22 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Pedro Claver, pari [MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 6: 1- 5Isang Araw ng Pamamahinga, naparaan sina Hesus sa triguhan. Ang kanyang mga alagad ay nangitil ng uhay, at kanilang kinain ang mga butil matapos ligisin sa kanilang mga kamay. “Bakit ninyo ginagawa sa Araw ng Pamamahinga ang ipinagbabawal ng Kautusan?” tanong ng ilang Pariseo. Sinagot sila ni Hesus, “Hindi ba ninyo nabasa ang ginawa ni David nang magutom siya at kanyang mga kasama? Pumasok siya sa bahay ng Panginoon, kumuha ng tinapay na handog sa Diyos at kumain nito. Binigyan pa niya ang kanyang mga kasama, bagamat ayon sa Kautusan, ang mga saserdote lamang ang may karapatang kumain niyon.” At sinabi pa niya sa kanila, “Ang Araw ng Pamamahinga ay nasa ilalim ng kapangyarihan ng Anak ng Tao.”
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2023Friday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary TimeThe Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary [GOSPEL OF THE DAY] : MATTHEW 1:1 - 16, 18 - 23 The Book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ,the son of David, the son of Abraham.Abraham became the father of Isaac,Isaac the father of Jacob,Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers.Judah became the father of Perez and Zerah,whose mother was Tamar.Perez became the father of Hezron,Hezron the father of Ram,Ram the father of Amminadab.Amminadab became the father of Nahshon,Nahshon the father of Salmon,Salmon the father of Boaz,whose mother was Rahab.Boaz became the father of Obed,whose mother was Ruth.Obed became the father of Jesse,Jesse the father of David the king.David became the father of Solomon,whose mother had been the wife of Uriah.Solomon became the father of Rehoboam,Rehoboam the father of Abijah,Abijah the father of Asaph.Asaph became the father of Jehoshaphat,Jehoshaphat the father of Joram,Joram the father of Uzziah.Uzziah became the father of Jotham,Jotham the father of Ahaz,Ahaz the father of Hezekiah.Hezekiah became the father of Manasseh,Manasseh the father of Amos,Amos the father of Josiah.Josiah became the father of Jechoniah and his brothersat the time of the Babylonian exile.After the Babylonian exile,Jechoniah became the father of Shealtiel,Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel,Zerubbabel the father of Abiud.Abiud became the father of Eliakim,Eliakim the father of Azor,Azor the father of Zadok.Zadok became the father of Achim,Achim the father of Eliud,Eliud the father of Eleazar.Eleazar became the father of Matthan,Matthan the father of Jacob,Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary.Of her was born Jesus who is called the Christ.Now this is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about.When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph,but before they lived together,she was found with child through the Holy Spirit.Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man,yet unwilling to expose her to shame,decided to divorce her quietly.Such was his intention when, behold,the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said,"Joseph, son of David,do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home.For it is through the Holy Spiritthat this child has been conceived in her.She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus,because he will save his people from their sins."All this took place to fulfillwhat the Lord had said through the prophet:Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son,and they shall name him Emmanuel,which means "God is with us."MATTHEW 1:18 - 23This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about.When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph,but before they lived together,she was found with child through the Holy Spirit.Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man,yet unwilling to expose her to shame,decided to divorce her quietly.Such was his intention when, behold,the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said,"Joseph, son of David,do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home.For it is through the Holy Spiritthat this child has been conceived in her.She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus,because he will save his people from their sins."All this took place to fulfillwhat the Lord had said through the prophet:Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son,and they shall name him Emmanuel,which means "God is with us."Video by Rienne Angeles: Full time worker/Digital evangelization ministry-One Touch Productions. Pastoral Leader and Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
BIYERNES, SETYEMBRE 8, 2023Biyernes ng Ika-22 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonKapistahan ng Pagsilang ng Mahal na Birheng Maria[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 1:1 - 16, 18 - 23 Ito ang lahi ni Hesukristo na mula sa angkan ni David na mula naman sa lahi ni Abraham.Si Abraham ang ama ni Isaac; si Isaac ang ama ni Jacob na ama ni Juda at ng kanyang mga kapatid. Naging anak naman ni Juda kay Tamar sina Fares at Zara. Si Fares ang ama ni Esrom at si Esrom ang ama ni Aram. Si Aram ang ama ni Aminadab; si Aminadab ang ama ni Naason na ama naman ni Salmon. Naging anak ni Salmon kay Rahab si Booz, at naging anak naman ni Booz kay Ruth si Obed. Si Obed ang ama ni Jesse na ama ni Haring David.Naging anak ni David si Solomon sa dating asawa ni Urias. Si Solomon naman ang ama ni Roboam. Si Roboam ang ama ni Abias, at si Abias ang ama ni Asa. Si Asa ang ama ni Josafat, at si Josafat ang ama ni Joram na siya namang ama ni Ozias. Itong si Ozias ay ama ni Jotam na ama ni Acaz, at si Acaz ang ama ni Ezequias. Si Ezequias ang ama ni Manases, at si Manases ang ama ni Amos na ama naman ni Josias. Si Josias ang ama ni Jeconias at ang kanyang mga kapatid. Panahon noon ng pagkakatapon ng mga Israelita sa Babilonia.Matapos ang pagkakatapon sa Babilonia, naging anak ni Jeconias si Salatiel na ama ni Zorobabel. Si Zorobabel ang ama ni Abiud na ama ni Eliaquim, at si Eliaquim ang ama ni Azor. Si Azor ang ama ni Sadoc na ama ni Aquim; itong si Aquim ang ama ni Eliud. Si Eluid ang ama ni Eleazar; si Eleazar ang ama ni Matan na ama ni Jacob. At si Jacob ang ama ni Jose na asawa ni Maria. Si Maria naman ang ina ni Hesus na tinatawag na Kristo.Ganito ang pagkapanganak kay Hesukristo. Si Maria na kanyang ina at si Jose ay nakatakda nang pakasal. Ngunit bago sila nakasal, si Maria’y natagpuang nagdadalang-tao. Ito’y sa pamamagitan ng Espiritu Santo. Isang taong matuwid itong si Jose na kanyang magiging asawa, ngunit ayaw niyang mapahiya si Maria, kaya ipinasiya niyang hiwalayan ito nang lihim. Samantalang iniisip ni Jose ito, napakita sa kanya sa panaginip ang isang anghel ng Panginoon. Sabi nito sa kanya, “Jose, anak ni David, huwag kang matakot na tuluyang pakasalan si Maria, sapagkat siya’y naglihi sa pamamagitan ng Espiritu Santo. Manganganak siya ng isang lalaki at ito’y pangangalanan mong Hesus, sapagkat siya ang magliligtas sa kanyang bayan sa kanilang mga kasalanan.”Nangyari ang lahat ng ito upang matupad ang sinabi ng Panginoon sa pamamagitan ng propeta:“Maglilihi ang isang dalaga’t manganganak ng isang lalaki. At tatawagin itong Emmanuel.” Ang kahuluga’y “Kasama natin ang Diyos.”O MATEO 1:18 - 23Ganito ang pagkapanganak kay Hesukristo. Si Maria ang kanyang ina at si Jose ay nakatakda nang pakasal. Ngunit bago sila nakasal, si Maria’y natagpuang nagdadalang-tao. Ito’y sa pamamagitan ng Espiritu Santo. Isang taong matuwid itong si Jose na kanyang magiging asawa, ngunit ayaw niyang mapahiya si Maria, kaya ipinasiya niyang hiwalayan ito nang lihim. Samantalang iniisip ni Jose ito, napakita sa kanyang panaginip ang isang anghel ng Panginoon. Sabi nito sa kanya, “Jose, anak ni David, huwag kang matakot na tuluyang pakasalan si Maria, sapagkat siya’y naglihi sa pamamagitan ng Espiritu Santo. Manganganak siya ng isang lalaki at ito’y pangangalanan mong Hesus, sapagkat siya ang magliligtas sa kanyang bayan sa kanilang mga kasalanan.”Nangyari ang lahat ng ito upang matupad ang sinabi ng Panginoon sa pamamagitan ng propeta:“Maglilihi ang isang dalaga’t manganganak ng isang lalaki. At tatawagin itong Emmanuel.” Ang kahuluga’y “Kasama natin ang Diyos.”Video by Nadz Gawat: Training Head-BDO Network Bank-MSME. Preacher-Pathways ministry. Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2023Thursday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saint Regina, virgin and martyr [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 5: 1 - 11While the crowd was pressing in on Jesus and listening to the word of God,he was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret.He saw two boats there alongside the lake;the fishermen had disembarked and were washing their nets.Getting into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon,he asked him to put out a short distance from the shore.Then he sat down and taught the crowds from the boat.After he had finished speaking, he said to Simon,"Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch."Simon said in reply,"Master, we have worked hard all night and have caught nothing,but at your command I will lower the nets."When they had done this, they caught a great number of fishand their nets were tearing.They signaled to their partners in the other boatto come to help them.They came and filled both boatsso that the boats were in danger of sinking.When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at the knees of Jesus and said,"Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man."For astonishment at the catch of fish they had made seized himand all those with him,and likewise James and John, the sons of Zebedee,who were partners of Simon.Jesus said to Simon, "Do not be afraid;from now on you will be catching men."When they brought their boats to the shore,they left everything and followed him.Video by Danny Dy : Management consultant and urban farmer. CEFAM-counselor. Former CYA and member of LNP.Core team member for National Family Life Service Coordination-BCBP#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
HUWEBES, SETYEMBRE 7, 2023Huwebes ng Ika-22 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay Santa Regina, dalaga at martir [MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 5: 1 - 11Noong panahong iyon, nakatayo si Hesus sa baybayin ng Lawa ng Genesaret. Pinagkalipumpunan siya ng napakaraming tao na ibig makarinig ng salita ng Diyos. May nakita siyang dalawang bangka sa baybayin; nakalunsad na ang mga mangingisda at naghuhugas ng kanilang mga lambat. Lumulan siya sa isa sa mga bangka at hiniling kay Simong may-ari nito, na ilayo nang kaunti sa tabi. Naupo siya sa bangka at nangaral sa mga tao.Pagkatapos niyang magsalita ay sinabi niya kay Simon, “Pumalaot kayo at ihulog ang mga lambat upang manghuli.” Sumagot si Simon, “Guro, magdamag po kaming nagpagod at wala kaming nahuli! Ngunit dahil sa sinabi ninyo, ihuhulog ko ang mga lambat.” Gayun nga ang ginawa nila at sa dami ng kanilang huli ay halos magkansisira ang kanilang mga lambat. Kaya’t kinawayan nila ang kanilang mga kasamahang nasa ibang bangka upang patulong, at lumapit naman ang mga ito. Napuno ang dalawang bangka na halos lumubog. Nang makita iyon ni Simon Pedro, siya’y nagpatirapa sa paanan ni Hesus at nagsabi, “Lumayo po kayo sa akin, Panginoon, sapagkat ako’y makasalanan.” Nanggilalas siya at ang kanyang mga kasama dahil sa dami ng kanilang huli; gayun din sina Santiago at Juan, mga anak ni Zebedeo, na mga kasosyo ni Simon. At sinabi ni Hesus kay Simon, “Huwag kang matakot. Mula ngayo’y mamamalakaya ka ng mga tao.” Nang maitabi na nila ang kanilang mga bangka, iniwan nila ang lahat at sumunod kay Hesus.Video by Ruel Aguirre : Pastoral Trainor for CFC leaders and missionaries for local and foreign deployment. Lay missionary assigned for long-term mission in Southern Africa and Kalinga province.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2023Wednesday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saint Zachary, prophet [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 4: 38 - 44After Jesus left the synagogue, he entered the house of Simon.Simon's mother-in-law was afflicted with a severe fever,and they interceded with him about her.He stood over her, rebuked the fever, and it left her.She got up immediately and waited on them.At sunset, all who had people sick with various diseases brought them to him.He laid his hands on each of them and cured them.And demons also came out from many, shouting, "You are the Son of God."But he rebuked them and did not allow them to speakbecause they knew that he was the Christ.At daybreak, Jesus left and went to a deserted place.The crowds went looking for him, and when they came to him,they tried to prevent him from leaving them.But he said to them, "To the other towns alsoI must proclaim the good news of the Kingdom of God,because for this purpose I have been sent."And he was preaching in the synagogues of Judea.
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MIYERKULES, SETYEMBRE 6, 2023Miyerkules ng Ika-22 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Zacharias, propeta[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 4: 38 - 44Noong panahong iyon, umalis si Hesus sa sinagoga at nagtungo sa bahay ni Simon. Mataas noon ang lagnat ng biyanan ni Simon, kaya’t ipinamanhik nila kay Hesus na pagalingin siya. Tumayo si Hesus sa tabi ng higaan ng babae at iniutos na maalis ang lagnat, at nawala nga ito. Noon di’y tumindig ang maysakit at naglingkod sa kanila.Paglubog ng araw, ang lahat ng maysakit — anuman ang karamdaman — ay dinala ng kanilang mga kaibigan kay Hesus. Ipinatong niya ang kanyang mga kamay sa bawat isa sa kanila at pinagaling sila. Nagsilabas sa marami ang mga demonyo, sabagay sigaw, “Ikaw ang Anak ng Diyos!” Ngunit sinaway sila ni Hesus at hindi pinahintulutang magsalita, sapagkat nakikilala nila na siya ang Mesias.Nang mag-umaga na, umalis si Hesus at nagpunta sa isang ilang na pook. Hinanap siya ng mga tao, at nang matagpuan ay pinakiusapang huwag munang umalis. Subalit sinabi niya, “Dapat ko ring ipangaral sa ibang bayan ang Mabuting Balita tungkol sa paghahari ng Diyos; sapagkat iyan ang layunin ng pagkasugo sa akin.” At nangaral siya sa mga sinagoga sa Judea.Video by Paul Gerard Saret: Product Manager, Cargill Philippines. District Evangelization and Music Ministry of NS1C. Underway Member of Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2023Tuesday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Mother Theresa of Calcutta[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 4 :31 - 37Jesus went down to Capernaum, a town of Galilee.He taught them on the sabbath,and they were astonished at his teachingbecause he spoke with authority.In the synagogue there was a man with the spirit of an unclean demon,and he cried out in a loud voice,"What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth?Have you come to destroy us?I know who you are–the Holy One of God!"Jesus rebuked him and said, "Be quiet! Come out of him!"Then the demon threw the man down in front of themand came out of him without doing him any harm.They were all amazed and said to one another,"What is there about his word?For with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits,and they come out."And news of him spread everywhere in the surrounding region.
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MARTES, SETYEMBRE 5, 2023Martes ng Ika-22 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay Mother Theresa ng Calcutta[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 4:31 - 37Noong panahong iyon, nagpunta si Hesus sa Capernaum, Galilea. Nagturo siya sa mga tao nang Araw ng Pamamahinga at nagtaka sila sa kanyang pagtuturo, sapagkat may kapangyarihan kung siya’y magsalita. Naroon sa sinagoga ang isang lalaking inaalihan ng demonyo o isang masamang espiritu. Sumigaw siya nang malakas: “Ano ang pakialam mo sa amin, Hesus na taga-Nazaret? Naparito ka ba upang puksain kami? Alam ko kung sino ka ikaw ang Banal ng Diyos.” Subalit pinagwikaan siya ni Hesus, “Tumahimik ka! Lumayas ka sa taong iyan!” At sa harapan ng lahat, ang tao’y inilugmok ng demonyo at iniwan nang hindi man lamang sinaktan. Nanggilalas silang lahat at nagsabi sa isa’t isa, “Anong uri ng pangungusap ito? Makapangyarihan at mabisa! Pinalalayas niya ang masasamang espiritu, at sumusunod naman sila!” At kumalat ang balita tungkol kay Hesus sa buong lupaing iyon.
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2023Monday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Boniface I, PopeMemorial of Saint Rosalia, Virgin[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 4: 16 - 30Jesus came to Nazareth, where he had grown up,and went according to his custominto the synagogue on the sabbath day.He stood up to read and was handed a scroll of the prophet Isaiah.He unrolled the scroll and found the passage where it was written:The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,because he has anointed meto bring glad tidings to the poor.He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captivesand recovery of sight to the blind,to let the oppressed go free,and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord.Rolling up the scroll,he handed it back to the attendant and sat down,and the eyes of all in the synagogue looked intently at him.He said to them,"Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing."And all spoke highly of himand were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth.They also asked, "Is this not the son of Joseph?"He said to them, "Surely you will quote me this proverb,'Physician, cure yourself,' and say, 'Do here in your native placethe things that we heard were done in Capernaum.'"And he said,"Amen, I say to you, no prophet is accepted in his own native place.Indeed, I tell you,there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijahwhen the sky was closed for three and a half yearsand a severe famine spread over the entire land.It was to none of these that Elijah was sent,but only to a widow in Zarephath in the land of Sidon.Again, there were many lepers in Israelduring the time of Elisha the prophet;yet not one of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian."When the people in the synagogue heard this,they were all filled with fury.They rose up, drove him out of the town,and led him to the brow of the hillon which their town had been built, to hurl him down headlong.But he passed through the midst of them and went away.
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 202322nd Sunday in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor of the ChurchPATHWAYS OF HOPE : “Jesus’ Challenge to Follow Him”[GOSPEL OF THE DAY] : MATTHEW 16: 21 - 27Jesus began to show his disciplesthat he must go to Jerusalem and suffer greatlyfrom the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes,and be killed and on the third day be raised.Then Peter took Jesus aside and began to rebuke him,"God forbid, Lord! No such thing shall ever happen to you."He turned and said to Peter,"Get behind me, Satan! You are an obstacle to me.You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do."Then Jesus said to his disciples,"Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself,take up his cross, and follow me.For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it,but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.What profit would there be for one to gain the whole worldand forfeit his life?Or what can one give in exchange for his life?For the Son of Man will come with his angels in his Father's glory,and then he will repay all according to his conduct."
Video by Abyong Calo: Licensed Electrical Engineer. Lay missionary brother: The Servants of the Word. Regional Director for Mega Manila and International missions (UAE and Singapore), Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
LINGGO, SETYEMBRE 3, 2023Ika-22 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Gregorio, Papa at Pantas ng Simbahan [MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 16: 21 - 27Noong panahong iyon, sinimulang ipaalam na ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad na dapat siyang magtungo sa Jerusalem at magbata ng maraming hirap sa kamay ng matatanda ng bayan, ng mga punong saserdote at ng mga eskriba, at kanilang ipapapatay siya. Ngunit sa ikatlong araw siya’y muling mabubuhay. Niyaya siya ni Pedro sa isang tabi at pinagsabihan ng ganito: “Panginoon, huwag nawa ng itulot ng Diyos! Hindi po dapat mangyari ito sa inyo.” Ngunit hinarap siya ni Hesus at sinabihan, “Lumayo ka, Satanas! Hadlang ka sa aking landas. Ang iniisip mo’y hindi sa Diyos kundi sa tao.”Sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad, “Kung ibig ninumang sumunod sa akin, limutin niya ang ukol sa kanyang sarili, pasanin ang kanyang krus at sumunod sa akin. Ang naghahangad na magligtas ng kanyang buhay ay siyang mawawalan nito; ngunit ang mag-alay ng kanyang buhay alang-alang sa akin ay siyang magkakamit noon. Ano nga ang mapapala ng isang tao, makamtan man niya ang buong daigdig kung ang katumbas naman nito’y ang kanyang buhay? Ano ang maibabayad ng tao para mabalik sa kanya ang kanyang buhay? Sapagkat darating ang Anak ng Tao na taglay ang dakilang kapangyarihan ng kanyang Ama at kasama ang kanyang mga anghel. Sa panahong yao’y gagantihin niya ang bawat tao ayon sa kanyang ginawa.”Video by Raoul Roncal: Licensed Engineer (ECE). Lay missionary-Servants of the Word Brotherhood. Theology Instructor, Ateneo de Manila University#pohopegiver #LandasngPagasa
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2023Saturday of the 21st Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saint Zenon, martyr [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 25: 14 - 30Jesus told his disciples this parable:"A man going on a journeycalled in his servants and entrusted his possessions to them.To one he gave five talents; to another, two; to a third, one–to each according to his ability.Then he went away.Immediately the one who received five talents went and traded with them,and made another five.Likewise, the one who received two made another two.But the man who received one went off and dug a hole in the groundand buried his master's money.After a long timethe master of those servants came back and settled accounts with them.The one who had received five talentscame forward bringing the additional five.He said, 'Master, you gave me five talents.See, I have made five more.'His master said to him, 'Well done, my good and faithful servant.Since you were faithful in small matters,I will give you great responsibilities.Come, share your master's joy.'Then the one who had received two talents also came forward and said,'Master, you gave me two talents.See, I have made two more.'His master said to him, 'Well done, my good and faithful servant.Since you were faithful in small matters,I will give you great responsibilities.Come, share your master's joy.'Then the one who had received the one talent came forward and said,'Master, I knew you were a demanding person,harvesting where you did not plantand gathering where you did not scatter;so out of fear I went off and buried your talent in the ground.Here it is back.'His master said to him in reply, 'You wicked, lazy servant!So you knew that I harvest where I did not plantand gather where I did not scatter?Should you not then have put my money in the bankso that I could have got it back with interest on my return?Now then! Take the talent from him and give it to the one with ten.For to everyone who has,more will be given and he will grow rich;but from the one who has not,even what he has will be taken away.And throw this useless servant into the darkness outside,where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth.'"
Video by: Jim Orbe: Lay missionary. Regional Elder-Servants of the Word Brotherhood. Director-Kairos, Sword of the Spirit Asia.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
SABADO, SETYEMBRE 2, 2023Sabado ng Ika-21 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Cenon, martir[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 25: 14 - 30Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad ang talinghagang ito: “Ang paghahari ng Diyos ay maitutulad dito: May isang taong maglalakbay, kaya tinawag niya ang kanyang mga alipin at ipinagkatiwala sa kanila ang kanyang ari-arian. Binigyan niya ng salapi ang bawat isa ayon sa kanya-kanyang kakayahan: binigyan niya ang isa ng limang libong piso, ang isa nama’y dalawang libong piso, at ang isa pa’y isang libong piso. Pagkatapos, siya’y umalis. Humayo agad ang tumanggap ng limang libong piso at ipinangalakal iyon. At nagtubo siya ng limang libong piso. Gayun din naman, ang tumanggap ng dalawang libong piso ay nagtubo ng dalawang libong piso. Ngunit ang tumanggap ng isang libong piso ay humukay sa lupa at itinago ang salapi ng kanyang panginoon.Pagkaraan ng mahabang panahon, bumalik ang panginoon ng mga aliping iyon at pinapagsulit sila. Lumapit ang tumanggap ng limang libo. Wika niya, ‘Panginoon, heto po ang limang libo na bigay ninyo sa akin. Heto pa po ang limang libo na tinubo ko.’ Sinabi sa kanya ng panginoon, ‘Magaling! Tapat ay mabuting alipin! Yamang naging tapat ka sa kaunting halaga, pamamahalain kita sa malaking halaga. Makihati ka sa aking kagalakan!’ Lumapit din ang tumanggap ng dalawang libo, at ang sabi, ‘Panginoon, heto po ang ibinigay ninyong dalawang libo. Heto naman po ang dalawang libong piso na tinubo ko.’ Sinabi ng kanyang panginoon, ‘Magaling! Tapat at mabuting alipin! Naging tapat ka sa kaunting halaga, kaya pamamahalain kita sa malaking halaga. Makihati ka sa aking kagalakan.’ At lumapit naman ang tumanggap ng isang libong piso. ‘Alam ko pong kayo’y mahigpit,’ aniya. ‘Gumagapas kayo sa hindi ninyo tinamnan, at nag-aani sa hindi ninyo hinasikan. Natakot po ako, kaya’t ibinaon ko sa lupa ang inyong salapi. Heto na po ang isang libo ninyo.’ ‘Masama at tamad na alipin!’ tugon ng kanyang panginoon. ‘Alam mo palang gumagapas ako sa hindi ko tinamnan at nag-aani sa hindi ko hinasikan! Bakit hindi mo iyan inilagak sa bangko, di sana’y may nakuha akong tubo ngayon? Kunin ninyo sa kanya ang isang libong piso at ibigay sa may sampung libo. Sapagkat ang mayroon ay bibigyan pa, at mananagana; ngunit ang wala, kahit ang kakaunting nasa kanya ay kukunin pa. Itapon ninyo sa kadiliman sa labas ang aliping walang kabuluhan. Doo’y tatangis siya at magngangalit ang kanyang ngipin.’”Video by Jay Guiyab : BSCE graduate. Customer Service representative. Familia Member. Mission Head for Singles-Baguio. Familia Young Adults Coordinator.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2023Friday of the 21st Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Giles[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 25: 1 - 13Jesus told his disciples this parable:"The Kingdom of heaven will be like ten virginswho took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.Five of them were foolish and five were wise.The foolish ones, when taking their lamps,brought no oil with them,but the wise brought flasks of oil with their lamps.Since the bridegroom was long delayed,they all became drowsy and fell asleep.At midnight, there was a cry,'Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!'Then all those virgins got up and trimmed their lamps.The foolish ones said to the wise,'Give us some of your oil,for our lamps are going out.'But the wise ones replied,'No, for there may not be enough for us and you.Go instead to the merchants and buy some for yourselves.'While they went off to buy it,the bridegroom cameand those who were ready went into the wedding feast with him.Then the door was locked.Afterwards the other virgins came and said,'Lord, Lord, open the door for us!'But he said in reply,'Amen, I say to you, I do not know you.'Therefore, stay awake,for you know neither the day nor the hour."Video by Raoul Roncal : Licensed Engineer (ECE). Lay missionary-Servants of the Word Brotherhood. Theology Instructor, Ateneo de Manila University#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
BIYERNES, SETYEMBRE 1, 2023Biyernes ng Ika-21 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Giles [MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 25: 1 - 13Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad ang talinghagang ito: “Dito maitutulad ang pagpasok sa kaharian ng Diyos: may sampung dalagang lumabas upang sumalubong sa lalaking ikakasal. Bawat isa’y may dalang ilawan. Ang lima sa kanila’y hangal at ang lima’y matalino. Ang mga hangal ay nagdala ng kanilang mga ilawan ngunit hindi nagbaon ng langis. Subalit ang matatalino’y nagdala ng langis bukod pa sa nasa kanilang ilawan. Nabalam ng dating ang lalaking ikakasal, kaya’t inantok silang lahat at nakatulog.Ngunit nang hatinggabi na’y may sumigaw: ‘Narito na ang lalaking ikakasal! Salubungin ninyo!’ Agad nagbangon ang sampung dalaga at inayos ang kanilang ilawan. Sinabi ng mga hangal sa matatalino, ‘Bigyan naman ninyo kami ng kaunting langis. Aandap-andap na ang aming mga ilawan, e!’ ‘Baka hindi magkasiya ito sa ating lahat,’ tugon ng matatalino. ‘Mabuti pa’y pumunta muna kayo sa nagtitinda at bumili ng para sa inyo.’ Kaya’t lumakad ang limang hangal na dalaga. Samantalang bumibili sila, dumating ang lalaking ikakasal. Ang limang nakahanda ay kasama niyang pumasok sa kasalan, at ipininid ang pinto.Pagkatapos, dumating naman ang limang hangal na dalaga. ‘Panginoon, papasukin po ninyo kami!’ sigaw nila. Ngunit tumugon siya, ‘Sinasabi ko sa inyo: hindi ko kayo nakikilala.’ Kaya magbantay kayo, sapagkat hindi ninyo alam ang araw ni ang oras.”
Video by Edwin Hermoso : Professional photographer. Site Leader-Pathways Alabang, Pastoral Leader- South District of Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2023Thursday of the 21st Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saints Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus, Disciples of the Lord[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 24: 42 - 51Jesus said to his disciples: "Stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come. Be sure of this: if the master of the house had known the hour of night when the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and not let his house be broken into. So too, you also must be prepared,for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come."Who, then, is the faithful and prudent servant, whom the master has put in charge of his householdto distribute to them their food at the proper time? Blessed is that servant whom his master on his arrival finds doing so. Amen, I say to you, he will put him in charge of all his property. But if that wicked servant says to himself, 'My master is long delayed,' and begins to beat his fellow servants,and eat and drink with drunkards, the servant's master will come on an unexpected day and at an unknown hour and will punish him severely and assign him a place with the hypocrites, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth."
Reflection by Vanessa Ocampo: Corporate Trainer/Financial Consultant. Senior Woman Leader Trainee/Pastoral Leader-Servants of the Living God Community (Ormoc, Leyte)#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
HUWEBES, AGOSTO 31, 2023Huwebes ng Ika-21 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Jose ng Arimathea at kay San Nicodemus, mga Disipolo ng Jesus [MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 24: 42 - 51Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad, “Kaya magbantay kayo, sapagkat hindi ninyo alam kung anong araw paririto ang inyong Panginoon. Tandaan ninyo ito: kung alam lamang ng puno ng sambahayan kung anong oras ng gabi darating ang magnanakaw, siya’y magbabantay at hindi niya pababayaang pasukin ang kanyang bahay. Kaya maging handa kayong lagi, sapagkat darating ang Anak ng Tao sa oras na di ninyo inaasahan.“Ang tapat at matalinong alipin ang siyang pinapamahala ng kanyang panginoon sa ibang mga alapin, upang bigyan sila ng kanilang pagkain sa karampatang panahon. Mapalad ang aliping iyon, kapag dinatnan siyang gumagawa ng gayun sa pagbabalik ng kanyang panginoon! Sinasabi ko sa inyo: pamamahalain siya ng kanyang panginoon sa lahat ng kanyang ari-arian. Ngunit kung masama ang aliping iyon, sasabihin niya sa sarili, ‘Matatagalan pa bago magbalik ang aking panginoon,’ at sisimulang bugbugin ang kanyang mga kapwa alipin, at makipagkainan at makipag-inuman sa mga lasenggo. Babalik ang panginoon ng aliping iyon sa araw na hindi niya inaasahan at sa oras na hindi niya alam. Buong higpit na parurusahan siya ng Panginoon, at isasama sa mga mapagpaimbabaw. Doo’y tatangis siya at magngangalit ang kanyang ngipin.”Reflection by Joey Binay: Sales-Industrial Essential Oil/Fragrances. Head-Communications Ministry. Member: North & Central Sector of MM-Familia#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2023Wednesday of the 21st Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saints Felix, priest and Adauto, martyrs[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 23: 27 - 32 Jesus said, "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites. You are like whitewashed tombs, which appear beautiful on the outside, but inside are full of dead men's bones and every kind of filth.Even so, on the outside you appear righteous, but inside you are filled with hypocrisy and evildoing."Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites. You build the tombs of the prophets and adorn the memorials of the righteous, and you say, 'If we had lived in the days of our ancestors, we would not have joined them in shedding the prophets' blood.' Thus you bear witness against yourselvesthat you are the children of those who murdered the prophets; now fill up what your ancestors measured out!"
Reflection by Pao Antonio: Financial Planner. Resident Preacher and Executive Producer of Pathways of Hope. Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
MIYERKULES, AGOSTO 30, 2023Miyerkules ng Ika-21 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Felix, pari at Adauto, mga martir [MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 23: 27 - 32 Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus, “Sa aba ninyo, mga eskriba at mga Pariseo! Mga mapagpaimbabaw! Ang katulad ninyo’y mga libingang pinaputi, magaganda sa labas, ngunit sa loob ay puno ng kabulukan at buto ng mga patay. Ganyang-ganyan kayo! Sa paningin ng tao’y mabubuti kayo, ngunit ang totoo, punung-puno kayo ng pagpapaimbabaw at kasamaan.“Sa aba ninyo, mga eskriba at mga Pariseo! Mga mapagpaimbabaw! Ipinagtatayo ninyo ng mga libingan ang mga propeta at ginagayakan ang mga puntod ng mga taong namuhay nang matuwid. At sinasabi ninyo, ‘Kung kami sana’y nabuhay sa kapanahunan ng aming mga ninuno, hindi namin ipapapatay ang mga propeta.’ Sa sinabi ninyong iyan, inaamin ninyong kayo’y mga anak ng mga nagpapatay sa mga propeta! Sige! Tapusin ninyo ang pinasimulan ng inyong mga ninuno!”
Reflection by Bob Lopez : Communications specialist. Former Mission Director-Word of Joy Foundation/Institute for Pastoral Development. Trainer and formator serving dioceses, congregations and organizations. Faculty member. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2023Tuesday of the 21st Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of The Passion of Saint John the Baptist[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 6: 17 -29 Herod was the one who had John the Baptist arrested and bound in prison on account of Herodias,the wife of his brother Philip, whom he had married. John had said to Herod, "It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife." Herodias harbored a grudge against him and wanted to kill him but was unable to do so. Herod feared John, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man, and kept him in custody. When he heard him speak he was very much perplexed, yet he liked to listen to him. She had an opportunity one day when Herod, on his birthday, gave a banquet for his courtiers, his military officers, and the leading men of Galilee. Herodias' own daughter came in and performed a dance that delighted Herod and his guests. The king said to the girl, "Ask of me whatever you wish and I will grant it to you." He even swore many things to her, "I will grant you whatever you ask of me,even to half of my kingdom." She went out and said to her mother, "What shall I ask for?" She replied, "The head of John the Baptist." The girl hurried back to the king's presence and made her request,"I want you to give me at once on a platter the head of John the Baptist." The king was deeply distressed, but because of his oaths and the guests he did not wish to break his word to her. So he promptly dispatched an executioner with orders to bring back his head. He went off and beheaded him in the prison. He brought in the head on a platter and gave it to the girl. The girl in turn gave it to her mother. When his disciples heard about it, they came and took his body and laid it in a tomb.
Reflection by Eddie Mendoza: Senior Executive for the Joy-Nostalg Group; Former Sector Coordinator of Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
MARTES, AGOSTO 29, 2023Martes ng Ika-21 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita sa Pagpapakasakit ni San Juan, ang Tagapagbinyag, martir[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 6: 17 -29 Noong panahong iyon, si Herodes ang nagpahuli, nagpagapos at nagpabilanggo kay Juan dahil kay Herodias. Ang babaing ito’y asawa ni Felipe na kapatid ni Herodes ngunit kinakasama niya. Laging sinasabi sa kanya ni Juan, “Hindi matuwid na kunin ninyo ang asawa ng inyong kapatid.” Kaya’t si Herodias ay nagkimkim ng galit kay Juan. Hinangad niyang ipapatay ito, ngunit hindi niya magawa, sapagkat natatakot si Herodes kay Juan. Alam niyang ito’y taong matuwid at banal, kaya’t ipinagsasanggalang niya. Gustong-gusto niyang makinig kay Juan, bagamat labis siyang nababagabag sa mga sinasabi nito.Sa wakas ay nagkaroon ng pagkakataon si Herodias nang anyayahan ni Herodes sa kanyang kaarawan ang kanyang mga kagawad, mga pinuno ng hukbo, at ang mga pangunahing mamamayan ng Galilea. Pumasok ang anak na babae ni Herodias at nagsayaw. Labis na nasiyahan si Herodes at ang mga panauhin, kaya’t sinabi ng hari sa dalaga, “Hingin mo sa akin ang anumang ibig mo at ibibigay ko sa iyo.” At naisumpa pa niyang ibibigay kahit ang kalahati ng kanyang kaharian kung ito ang hihilingin. Lumabas ang dalaga at tinanong ang kanyang ina, “Ano ang hihingin ko?” “Ang ulo ni Juan Bautista,” sagot ng ina. Dali-daling nagbalik ang dalaga sa kinaroroonan ng hari. “Ang ibig ko po’y ibigay ninyo sa akin ngayon din, sa isang pinggan, ang ulo ni Juan Bautista,” sabi niya. Labis na nalungkot ang hari, ngunit dahil sa kanyang sumpa na narinig ng kanyang mga panauhin, hindi niya matanggihan ang dalaga. Kaagad niyang iniutos sa isang bantay na dalhin sa kanya ang ulo ni Juan. Sumunod ang bantay at pinugutan si Juan sa bilangguan, inilagay ang ulo sa isang pinggan, at ibinigay sa dalaga. Ibinigay naman iyon ng dalaga sa kanyang ina. Nang mabalitaan ito ng mga alagad ni Juan, kinuha nila ang kanyang bangkay at inilibing.
Reflection by Gabs Fidel. Development & DISC Personality Coach, Trainer, and Speaker/Head of Worship Team-Familia Community Youth Mission#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2023Monday of the 21st Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 23: 13 - 22Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples: "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites.You lock the Kingdom of heaven before men. You do not enter yourselves, nor do you allow entrance to those trying to enter."Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites. You traverse sea and land to make one convert,and when that happens you make him a child of Gehenna twice as much as yourselves."Woe to you, blind guides, who say, 'If one swears by the temple, it means nothing, but if one swears by the gold of the temple, one is obligated.' Blind fools, which is greater, the gold, or the temple that made the gold sacred? And you say, 'If one swears by the altar, it means nothing, but if one swears by the gift on the altar, one is obligated.' You blind ones, which is greater, the gift, or the altar that makes the gift sacred? One who swears by the altar swears by it and all that is upon it; one who swears by the temple swears by it and by him who dwells in it; one who swears by heaven swears by the throne of God and by him who is seated on it."
Reflection by Den Mark Gillesania: Businessman. Regional Director for East Visayas-Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon. Pastoral Leader-Servants of the Loving God.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
LUNES, AGOSTO 28, 2023Lunes ng Ika-21 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Agustin, Obispo at Pantas ng Simbahan[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 23: 13 - 22Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus, “Sa aba ninyo, mga eskriba at mga Pariseo! Mga mapagpaimbabaw! Hinahadlangan ninyo ang mga tao upang hindi sila mapagharian ng Diyos. Ayaw na ninyong pasakop sa paghahari ng Diyos, hinahadlangan pa ninyo ang ibig pasakop!“Sa aba ninyo, mga eskriba at mga Pariseo! Mga mapagpaimbabaw! Inuubos ninyo ang kabuhayan ng mga babaing balo, at ang sinasangkalan ninyo’y ang pagdarasal nang mahaba! Dahil dito’y lalo pang bibigat ang parusa sa inyo!“Sa aba ninyo, mga eskriba at mga Pariseo! Mga mapagpaimbabaw! Nilalakbay ninyo ang karagatan at ginagalugad ang buong daigdig, makahikayat lamang kayo ng kahit isang Hentil sa pananampalatayang Judio. At kung mahikayat na’y ginagawa ninyong masahol pa kaysa inyo, kaya’t nagiging ibayo ang dahilan para siya’y parusahan sa impiyerno.“Sa aba ninyo, mga bulag na taga-akay! Itinuturo ninyo na kung ipanumpa ninuman ang templo, walang anuman ito, ngunit kung ang ipanumpa ay ang ginto ng templo, dapat niyang tuparin ang kanyang sumpa. Mga bulag! Mga hangal! Alin ang mas mahalaga, ang ginto o ang templong nagpapabanal sa ginto? Sinasabi rin ninyo na kung ipanumpa ninuman ang dambana, walang anuman ito, ngunit kung ang ipanumpa ay ang handog na nasa dambana, dapat niyang tupdin ang kanyang sumpa. Mga bulag! Alin ba ang mas mahalaga, ang handog o ang dambanang nagpapabanal sa handog? Kaya nga, kapag ipinanumpa ninuman ang dambana, ipinanunumpa niya iyon at ang lahat ng handog na naroon. Kapag ipinanumpa ninuman ang templo, ipinanunumpa niya iyon at ang tumatahan doon. At kapag ipinanumpa ninuman ang langit, ipinanunumpa niya ang trono ng Diyos at ang nakaluklok doon.”Reflection by Sarah Panahon : Marriage and Family Counselor. Senior woman leader. Covenanted member of Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon#pohopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
SUNDAY, AUGUST 27, 202321st Sunday in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Monica[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 16: 13 - 20Jesus went into the region of Caesarea Philippi and he asked his disciples, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" They replied, "Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets." He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Simon Peter said in reply,"You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." Jesus said to him in reply, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah. For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my heavenly Father. And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." Then he strictly ordered his disciples to tell no one that he was the Christ.
Reflection by Raoul Roncal: Licensed Engineer (ECE). Lay missionary-Servants of the Word Brotherhood. Theology Instructor, Ateneo de Manila University#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
LINGGO, AGOSTO 27, 2023Ika-21 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay Santa Monica[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 16: 13 - 20Noong panahong iyon, dumating si Hesus sa lupain ng Cesarea ng Filipos. Tinanong niya ang kanyang mga alagad, “Sino raw ang Anak ng Tao, ayon sa mga tao?” At sumagot sila, “Ang sabi po ng ilan ay si Juan Bautista kayo. Sabi naman ng iba, si Elias kayo. At may nagsasabi pang si Jeremias kayo o isa sa mga propeta.” “Kayo naman, ano ang sabi ninyo? Sino ako?” tanong niya sa kanila. Sumagot si Simon Pedro, “Kayo po ang Kristo, ang Anak ng Diyos na buhay.” Sinabi sa kanya ni Hesus, “Mapalad ka, Simon na anak ni Jonas! Sapagkat ang katotohanang ito’y hindi inihayag sa iyo ng sinumang tao kundi ng aking Amang nasa langit. At sinasabi ko naman sa iyo, ikaw ay Pedro, at sa ibabaw ng batong ito ay itatayo ko ang aking simbahan, at hindi makapananaig sa kanya kahit ang kapangyarihan ng kamatayan. Ibibigay ko sa iyo ang mga susi ng kaharian ng langit: ang ipagbawal mo sa lupa ay ipagbabawal sa langit, at ang ipahintulot mo sa lupa ay ipahihintulot sa langit.” At mahigpit niyang tinagubilinan ang kanyang mga alagad na huwag sabihin kaninuman na siya ang Kristo.Reflection by Ben Salvedia: Full time missionary for almost 35 years. Tahanan Ng Panginoon (TNP) Board member North Sector 2. TNP Nativity Parish Cubao-head servant. Anawim Lay Missions formator for staff and workers. Founding leader of Sambahayan ng Diyos Community- Montalban, Rizal. Former Mission Director of Puso ng Ama Foundation-Payatas. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 2023Saturday of the 20th Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saint Maximilian, martyrMemorial of Saint Zepherin, PopeMemorial of Saint Alexander, martyr [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 23: 1 - 12 Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples, saying, "The scribes and the Pharisees have taken their seat on the chair of Moses. Therefore, do and observe all things whatsoever they tell you,but do not follow their example. For they preach but they do not practice. They tie up heavy burdens hard to carry and lay them on people's shoulders, but they will not lift a finger to move them. All their works are performed to be seen. They widen their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels. They love places of honor at banquets, seats of honor in synagogues, greetings in marketplaces, and the salutation 'Rabbi.' As for you, do not be called 'Rabbi.' You have but one teacher, and you are all brothers. Call no one on earth your father; you have but one Father in heaven. Do not be called 'Master'; you have but one master, the Christ. The greatest among you must be your servant.Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted."
Reflection by Jon Kasilag: Founding Principal Engineer, AMH Phils.,Inc. Former Senior Lecturer-UP. Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon. Site Leader-Pathways North Quezon City. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
SABADO, AGOSTO 26, 2023Sabado ng Ika-20 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Maximilian, martirPaggunita kay San Zepherin PapaPaggunita kay San Alexander, martir [MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 23: 1 - 12Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa mga tao at sa kanyang mga alagad, “Ang mga eskriba at ang mga Pariseo ang kinikilalang tagapagpaliwanag ng Kautusan ni Moises. Kaya’t gawin ninyo ang itinuturo nila at sundin ang kanilang iniuutos. Ngunit huwag ninyong tularan ang kanilang gawa, sapagkat hindi nila isinasagawa ang kanilang ipinangangaral. Nagbibigkis sila ng mabibigat na dalahin at ipinapasan sa mga tao; ngunit ni daliri ay ayaw nilang igalaw upang tumulong sa pagdadala ng mga iyon. Pawang pakitang-tao ang kanilang mga gawa. Nilalaparan nila ang kanilang mga pilakterya at hinahabaan ang palawit sa laylayan ng kanilang mga damit. Ang ibig nila’y ang mga upuang pandangal sa mga piging at ang mga tanging luklukan sa mga sinagoga. Ang ibig nila’y pagpugayan sila sa mga liwasang-bayan, at tawaging guro. Ngunit kayo — huwag kayong patawag na guro, sapagkat iisa ang inyong Guro, at kayong lahat ay magkakapatid. At huwag ninyo tawaging ama ang sinumang tao sa lupa, sapagkat iisa ang inyong Ama, ang Amang nasa langit. Huwag kayong patawag na tagapagturo, sapagkat iisa ang inyong Tagapagturo, ang Mesias. Ang pinakadakila sa inyo ay dapat maging lingkod ninyo. Ang nagpakakataas ay ibababa, at ang nagpapakababa ay itataas.”Reflection by Lawrence Quintero: Missionary Development and Deployment Program Head of Couples for Christ #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 2023Friday of the 20th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Louis of FranceMemorial of Saint Joseph Calasanz, priest [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 22: 34 - 40When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, and one of them, a scholar of the law, tested him by asking, "Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?" He said to him, "You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second is like it:You shall love your neighbor as yourself. The whole law and the prophets depend on these two commandments."
Reflection by Jake Tan: Former Missionary Youth Worker/Worship Ministry Head-Lingkod Central. Pastoral Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
BIYERNES, AGOSTO 25, 2023Biyernes ng Ika-20 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Luis ng FrancePaggunita kay San Jose Calasanz, pari [MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 22: 34 - 40Noong panahong iyon, nagtipun-tipon ang mga Pariseo nang mabalitaan nilang napatahimik ni Hesus ang mga Saduseo. At isa sa kanila, isang dalubhasa sa Kautusan, ang nagtanong kay Hesus upang subukin ito: “Guro, alin po ang pinakamahalagang utos sa Kautusan?” Sumagot si Hesus, “Ibigin mo ang Panginoon mong Diyos nang buong puso, nang buong kaluluwa, at nang buong pag-iisip. Ito ang pinakamahalagang utos. Ito naman ang pangalawa: “Ibigin mo ang iyong kapwa gaya ng iyong sarili. Sa dalawang utos na ito nakasalalay ang buong Kautusan ni Moises at ang turo ng mga propeta.”
Reflection by Glen Glorioso : Licensed Financial Adviser. Youth worker, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Preacher.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2023Thursday of the 20th Week in Ordinary Time Feast of Saint Bartholomew, Apostle[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 1: 45 - 51Philip found Nathanael and told him, "We have found the one about whom Moses wrote in the law,and also the prophets, Jesus son of Joseph, from Nazareth." But Nathanael said to him, "Can anything good come from Nazareth?" Philip said to him, "Come and see."
Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him, "Here is a true child of Israel. There is no duplicity in him." Nathanael said to him, "How do you know me?" Jesus answered and said to him,"Before Philip called you, I saw you under the fig tree." Nathanael answered him, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel." Jesus answered and said to him, "Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than this." And he said to him, "Amen, amen, I say to you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man."
Reflection by Jeng Quitain: Educator. Pastoral Affairs Supervisor at a Catholic Progressive School. Senior Woman Leader of Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa #Jesus
HUWEBES, AGOSTO 24, 2023Huwebes ng Ika-20 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonKapistahan ni San Bartolome, Apostol [MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 1: 45 - 51Noong panahong iyon, hinanap ni Felipe si Natanael, at sinabi rito, “Natagpuan namin si Hesus na taga-Nazaret, ang anak ni Jose. Siya ang tinutukoy ni Moises sa kanyang sinulat sa Kautusan, at gayun din ng mga propeta.” “May nagmumula bang mabuti sa Nazaret?” Tanong ni Natanael. Sumagot si Felipe, “Halika’t tingnan mo.”Nang malapit na si Natanael ay sinabi ni Hesus, “Masdan ninyo ang isang tunay na Israelita; siya’y hindi magdaraya!” Tinanong siya ni Natanael, “Paano ninyo ako nakilala?” Sumagot si Hesus, “Bago ka pa tawagin ni Felipe, nakita na kita nang ikaw ay nasa ilalim ng puno ng igos.” “Rabi, kayo po ang Anak ng Diyos! Kayo ang Hari ng Israel!” wika ni Natanael. Sinabi ni Hesus, “nanampalataya ka ba dahil sa sinabi ko sa iyong nakita kita sa ilalim ng puno ng igos? Makakikita ka ng mga bagay na higit kaysa rito!” At sinabi niya sa lahat, “Tandaan ninyo: makikita ninyong bukas ang langit, at ang mga anghel ng Diyos ay manhik-manaog sa kinaroroonan ng Anak ng Tao!”Reflection by Eric Rivas: Director of Services for a multinational company. Pastoral Leader and District Coordinator - Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2023Wednesday of the 20th Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saint Rose of Lima, Virgin [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 20: 1 - 16Jesus told his disciples this parable: "The Kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out at dawn to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with them for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. Going out about nine o'clock, he saw others standing idle in the marketplace,and he said to them, 'You too go into my vineyard, and I will give you what is just.' So they went off.And he went out again around noon, and around three o'clock, and did likewise. Going out about five o'clock, he found others standing around, and said to them, 'Why do you stand here idle all day?'They answered, 'Because no one has hired us.' He said to them, 'You too go into my vineyard.'When it was evening the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, 'Summon the laborers and give them their pay, beginning with the last and ending with the first.' When those who had started about five o'clock came, each received the usual daily wage. So when the first came, they thought that they would receive more, but each of them also got the usual wage. And on receiving it they grumbled against the landowner, saying, 'These last ones worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us, who bore the day's burden and the heat.' He said to one of them in reply, 'My friend, I am not cheating you. Did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage? Take what is yours and go. What if I wish to give this last one the same as you? Or am I not free to do as I wish with my own money? Are you envious because I am generous?' Thus, the last will be first, and the first will be last."
Reflection by Jam Dabuet: Full-time missionary-Christ’s Youth in Action. Pastoral Leader/ Member - Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
MIYERKULES, AGOSTO 23, 2023Miyerkules ng Ika-20 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay Santa Rosa de Lima[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 20: 1 - 16Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad ang talinghagang ito: “Ang paghahari ng Diyos ay katulad nito: lumabas nang umagang-umaga ang may-ari ng ubasan upang humanap ng mga manggagawa. Nang magkasundo na sila sa upa na isang denaryo maghapon, sila’y pinapunta niya sa kanyang ubasan. Lumabas siyang muli nang mag-iikasiyam ng umaga at nakakita siya ng iba pang tatayu-tayo lamang sa liwasang-bayan. Sinabi niya sa kanila, ‘Pumaroon din kayo at magtrabaho sa aking ubasan, at bibigyan ko kayo ng karampatang upa.’ At pumaroon nga sila. Lumabas na naman siya nang mag-iikalabindalawa ng tanghali at nang mag-iikatlo ng hapon, at gayun din ang ginawa niya. Nang mag-iikalima ng hapon, siya’y lumabas uli at nakakita pa ng mga ibang wala ring ginagawa. Sinabi niya sa kanila, ‘Bakit kayo tatayu-tayo lang dito sa buong maghapon?’ “Wala pong magbigay sa amin ng trabaho, e!’ sagot nila. At sinabi niya, ‘Kung gayun, pumaroon kayo at gumawa sa aking ubasan.’“Pagtatakip-silim, sinabi ng may-ari ng ubasan sa kanyang katiwala, ‘Tawagin mo na ang mga manggagawa at sila’y upahan, magmula sa huli hanggang sa buong nagtrabaho.’ Ang mga nagsimula nang mag-iikalima ng hapon ay tumanggap ng tig-iisang denaryo. At nang lumapit ang mga nauna, inakala nilang tatanggap sila nang higit doon; ngunit ang bawat isa’y tumanggap din ng isang denaryo. Pagkatanggap nito, nagreklamo sila sa may-ari ng ubasan. Sabi nila, ‘Isang oras lang pong gumawa ang mga huling dumating, samantalang maghapon kaming nagpagal at nagtiis ng nakapapasong init ng araw. Bakit naman po ninyo pinagpare-pareho ang upa sa amin?’ At sinabi niya sa isa sa kanila, ‘Kaibigan, hindi kita dinadaya. Hindi ba’t nagkasundo tayo sa isang denaryo? Kunin mo ang ganang iyo, at umalis ka na. Maano kung ibig kong upahan ang nahuli nang tulad ng upa ko sa iyo? Wala ba akong karapatang gawin ang aking maibigan sa ari-arian ko? O naiinggit ka lang sa aking kabutihang-loob?’ Kaya’t ang nahuhuli ay mauuna, at ang nauuna ay mahuhuli.”Reflection by Paula Kristina Gawat : Public Servant-Engineer; Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2023Tuesday of the 20th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 19: 23 - 30 Jesus said to his disciples: "Amen, I say to you, it will be hard for one who is rich to enter the Kingdom of heaven. Again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needlethan for one who is rich to enter the Kingdom of God." When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and said, "Who then can be saved?" Jesus looked at them and said, "For men this is impossible, but for God all things are possible." Then Peter said to him in reply, "We have given up everything and followed you. What will there be for us?"
Jesus said to them, "Amen, I say to you that you who have followed me, in the new age, when the Son of Man is seated on his throne of glory, will yourselves sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And everyone who has given up houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or lands for the sake of my name will receive a hundred times more, and will inherit eternal life. But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first."
Reflection by Tin Yu: Licensed Physical Therapist. Full-time missionary— Christ’s Youth in Action. Underway member— Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
MARTES, AGOSTO 22, 2023Martes ng Ika-20 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita sa Pagka-reyna ng Mahal na Birheng Maria[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 19: 23 - 30 Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad, “Sinasabi ko sa inyo: napakahirap mapabilang ang mayayaman sa mga pinaghaharian ng Diyos! At sinasabi ko rin sa inyo: madali pang makaraan ang kamelyo sa butas ng karayom kaysa pasakop sa paghahari ng Diyos ang isang mayaman.” Nagtaka ang mga alagad nang marinig ito, kaya’t naitanong nila. “Kung gayun, sino po ang maliligtas?” Tinitigan sila ni Hesus at sinabi, “Hindi ito magagawa ng tao, ngunit magagawa ng Diyos ang lahat ng bagay.”
At nagsalita si Pedro, “Tingnan po ninyo: iniwan namin ang lahat at kami’y sumunod sa inyo. Ano po naman ang para sa amin?” Sinabi sa kanila ni Hesus, “Tandaan ninyo ito: kapag nakaluklok na ang Anak ng Tao sa kanyang maringal na trono sa bagong daigdig, kayong sumunod sa akin ay luluklok din sa labindalawang trono upang hukuman ang labindalawang lipi ng Israel. At ang sinumang magtiis na iwan ang tahanan, mga kapatid na lalaki at babae, ama, ina, mga anak, o mga lupain alang-alang sa akin ay tatanggap ng makasandaang ibayo, at pagkakalooban ng buhay na walang hanggan. Ngunit maraming una na magiging huli, at maraming huli na magiging una.”Reflection by JV Salayo: Teacher/Education consultant. Assistant site leader-Pathways Sta. Rosa. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2023Monday of the 20th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Pius X, Pope[GOSPEL OF THE DAY] : MATTHEW 19: 16 - 22A young man approached Jesus and said, “Teacher, what good must I do to gain eternal life?” He answered him, “Why do you ask me about the good? There is only One who is good. If you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments.” He asked him, “Which ones?” And Jesus replied, “You shall not kill; you shall not commit adultery; you shall not steal; you shall not bear false witness; honor your father and your mother; and you shall love your neighbor as yourself.” The young man said to him, “All of these I have observed. What do I still lack?” Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” When the young man heard this statement, he went away sad, for he had many possessions.
Reflection by Paulo de Alba: Training Manager-Alba Restaurante Espańol. Pastoral Leader South University District-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 202320th Sunday in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Bernard, abbott and Doctor of the Church [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 15: 21 - 28At that time, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman of that district came and called out, "Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David! My daughter is tormented by a demon." But Jesus did not say a word in answer to her. Jesus' disciples came and asked him, "Send her away, for she keeps calling out after us." He said in reply, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel." But the woman came and did Jesus homage, saying, "Lord, help me." He said in reply, "It is not right to take the food of the children and throw it to the dogs." She said, "Please, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scraps that fall from the table of their masters." Then Jesus said to her in reply, "O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish." And the woman's daughter was healed from that hour.
Reflection by Steve Sandoval: CEO and Training Director-LeadCore Training and Consultancy. Strategic Planner; Organizational Development Expert; Pastoral Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon; Head of Training and Development -Pathways Ministry#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
LINGGO, AGOSTO 20, 2023Ika-20 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Bernardo, abbott at Pantas ng Simbahan[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 15: 21 - 28Noong panahong iyon, si Hesus ay nagpunta sa lupaing malapit sa Tiro at Sidon. Lumapit sa kanya ang isang Cananeang naninirahan doon at malakas na sinabi, “Panginoon, Anak ni David, mahabag po kayo sa akin! Ang anak kong babae ay inaalihan ng demonyo at masyadong pinahihirapan.” Ngunit gaputok ma’y di tumugon si Hesus. At lumapit ang kanyang mga alagad at sinabi sa kaniya, “Pagbigyan na nga po ninyo at nang umalis. Siya’y nag-iingay at susunud-sunod sa atin.” Sumagot si Hesus, “Sa mga tupang naliligaw ng sambahayan ng Israel lamang ako sinugo.” Ngunit lumapit sa kanya ang babae, lumuhod sa harapan at ang sabi, “Tulungan po ninyo ako, Panginoon.” Sumagot si Hesus, “Hindi dapat kunin ang pagkain ng mga anak upang ihagis sa mga tuta.” “Tunay nga po, Panginoon,” tugon ng babae, “ngunit ang mga tuta man ay nagsisikain ng mumong nalalaglag sa hapag ng kanilang panginoon.” Kaya’t sinabi sa kanya ni Hesus, “Napakalaki ng iyong pananalig! Mangyayari ang hinihiling mo.” At noon di’y gumaling ang kanyang anak.
Reflection by Adrian Bondoc: Human Resources and Training Consultant. Executive Producer-Kakaiba Ka! Ministry. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2023Saturday of the 19th Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saint John Eudes, priestMemorial of Saint Sixtus III, PopeMemorial of Saint Magnus, martyr [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 19: 13 - 15Children were brought to Jesus that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked them, but Jesus said, "Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the Kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." After he placed his hands on them, he went away.
Reflection by Avi Leong: Food Entrepreneur. Missionary - Kairos. Covenanted Member of Ligaya Ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
SABADO, AGOSTO 19, 2023Sabado ng Ika-19 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Juan Eudes, pari Paggunita kay San Sixto III, PapaPaggunita kay San Magno, martir [MABUTING BALITA] : MATEO 19: 13 - 15Noong panahong iyon, may nagdala ng mga bata kay Hesus upang hilinging ipatong niya sa mga ito ang kanyang kamay at ipanalangin. Ngunit pinagwikaan sila ng mga alagad. Datapwat sinabi ni Hesus, “Hayaan ninyong lumapit sa akin ang mga bata. Huwag ninyo silang hadlangan, sapagkat sa mga katulad nila naghahari ang Diyos.” Ipinatong niya sa kanila ang kanyang kamay, saka umalis.
Reflection by Paul Gerard Saret : Product Manager, Cargill Philippines. Core Team, REAL Men Fitness Program of NS1C. Covenanted Member of Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 2023Friday of the 19th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Helena, Empress[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 19: 3 - 12Some Pharisees approached Jesus, and tested him, saying, "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any cause whatever?" He said in reply, "Have you not read that from the beginning the Creator made them male and female and said, For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh? So they are no longer two, but one flesh.Therefore, what God has joined together, man must not separate." They said to him, "Then why did Moses command that the man give the woman a bill of divorce and dismiss her?" He said to them, "Because of the hardness of your hearts Moses allowed you to divorce your wives, but from the beginning it was not so. I say to you, whoever divorces his wife (unless the marriage is unlawful)and marries another commits adultery." His disciples said to him, "If that is the case of a man with his wife, it is better not to marry." He answered, "Not all can accept this word, but only those to whom that is granted. Some are incapable of marriage because they were born so; some, because they were made so by others; some, because they have renounced marriage for the sake of the Kingdom of heaven. Whoever can accept this ought to accept it."
Reflection by MM Bogarin: Fashion designer-Ccicci. Pastoral leader. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
BIYERNES, AGOSTO 18, 2023Biyernes ng Ika-19 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay Santa Helena, Empress [MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 19: 3 - 12Noong panahong iyon, may mga Pariseong lumapit kay Hesus at tinangkang siluin siya sa pamamagitan ng tanong na ito: “Naaayon ba sa Kautusan na hiwalayan ng lalaki ang kanyang asawa sa kahit anong kadahilanan?” Sumagot si Hesus, “Hindi pa ba ninyo nababasa sa Kasulutan na sa pasimula’y nilalang sila ng Maykapal, lalaki at babae? At sinabi, ‘Dahil dito, iiwan ng lalaki ang kanyang ama’t ina, at magsasama sila ng kanyang asawa; at sila’y magiging isa.’ Kaya’t hindi na sila dalawa kundi isa. Ang pinagsama ng Diyos ay huwag paghiwalayin ng tao.” Tinanong siya ng mga Pariseo, “Bakit iniutos ni Moises na bigyan ng lalaki ang kanyang asawa ng kasulatan sa paghihiwalay bago hiwalayan iyon?” Sumagot si Hesus, “Dahil sa katigasan ng inyong ulo kaya ipinahintulot ni Moises na hiwalayan ninyo ang inyong asawa. Subalit hindi gayun sa pasimula. Kaya sinasabi ko sa inyo: sinumang lalaking humiwalay sa kanyang asawa sa anumang dahilan liban sa pakikiapid, at mag-asawa sa iba, ay nangangalunya. At ang mag-asawa sa babaing hiniwalayan ay nangangalunya rin.”Sinabi ng mga alagad, “Kung ganyan po ang kalagayan ng lalaki sa kanyang asawa, mabuti pang huwag nang mag-asawa.” Sumagot si Hesus, “Hindi lahat ay makatatanggap ng simulaing iyan kundi yaon lamang pinagkalooban ng Diyos. Sapagkat may iba’t ibang dahilan kung bakit may mga lalaking hindi makapag-asawa: ang ilan, dahil sa kanilang katutubong kalagayan; ang iba, dahil sa kagagawan ng ibang tao ay nagkagayon sila; mayroon namang hindi nag-aasawa alang-alang sa ikauunlad ng paghahari ng Diyos. Ang makatatanggap ng simulaing ito ay tumanggap nito.”Reflection by Nadz Gawat: Training Head-BDO Network Bank-MSME. Preacher-Pathways ministry. Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023Thursday of the 19th Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saint Eusebius, Pope and martyrMemorial of Saint Hyacinth, priestMemorial of Saint Clare of Montefalco[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 18: 21 - 19: 1Peter approached Jesus and asked him, "Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him? As many as seven times?" Jesus answered, "I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times. That is why the Kingdom of heaven may be likened to a king who decided to settle accounts with his servants. When he began the accounting, a debtor was brought before him who owed him a huge amount. Since he had no way of paying it back, his master ordered him to be sold,along with his wife, his children, and all his property, in payment of the debt. At that, the servant fell down, did him homage, and said, 'Be patient with me, and I will pay you back in full.' Moved with compassion the master of that servant let him go and forgave him the loan. When that servant had left, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a much smaller amount. He seized him and started to choke him, demanding, 'Pay back what you owe.' Falling to his knees, his fellow servant begged him, 'Be patient with me, and I will pay you back.' But he refused. Instead, he had the fellow servant put in prison until he paid back the debt. Now when his fellow servants saw what had happened, they were deeply disturbed, and went to their master and reported the whole affair.His master summoned him and said to him, 'You wicked servant! I forgave you your entire debt because you begged me to. Should you not have had pity on your fellow servant, as I had pity on you?' Then in anger his master handed him over to the torturers until he should pay back the whole debt. So will my heavenly Father do to you, unless each of you forgives his brother from his heart."When Jesus finished these words, he left Galilee and went to the district of Judea across the Jordan.
Reflection by Nicol Fernandez III: Entrepreneur. Consultant. Coordinator for Evangelization and Initiations Ministry - Holy Trinity Community Davao. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
HUWEBES, AGOSTO 17, 2023Huwebes ng Ika-19 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Eusebio, Papa at martir Paggunita kay San Hyacinth, pariPaggunita kay Santa Clara de Montefalco[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 18: 21 - 19: 1Noong panahong iyon, lumapit si Pedro at nagtanong kay Hesus, “Panginoon, makailan pong patatawarin ang aking kapatid na paulit-ulit na nagkakasala sa akin? Makapito po ba?” Sinagot siya ni Hesus, “Hindi ko sinasabing makapito, kundi pitumpung ulit pa nito. Sapagkat ang paghahari ng Diyos ay katulad nito: ipinasiya ng isang hari na pagbayarin ang kanyang mga lingkod na may utang sa kanya. Unang dinala sa kanya ang isang may utang na sampung milyong piso. Dahil sa siya’y walang ibayad, iniutos ng hari na ipagbili siya, ang kanyang asawa, mga anak, at lahat ng ari-arian upang makabayad. Nanikluhod ang taong ito sa harapan ng hari at nagmakaawa: ‘Bigyan pa ninyo ako ng panahon, at babayaran ko sa inyo ang lahat.’ Naawa sa kanya ang hari kaya ipinatawad ang kanyang mga utang at pinayaon siya.“Ngunit pagkaalis niya roon ay nakatagpo niya ang isa sa kanyang kapwa lingkod na may utang na limandaang piso sa kanya. Sinunggaban niya ito at sinakal, sabay wika: ‘Magbayad ka ng utang mo!’ Naglumuhod iyon at nagmakaawa sa kanya: ‘Bigyan mo pa ako ng panahon at babayaran kita.’ Ngunit hindi siya pumayag; sa halip ipinabilanggo niya ang kanyang kapwa lingkod hanggang sa ito’y makabayad. Nang makita ng kanyang mga kapwa lingkod ang nangyari, sila’y labis na nagdamdam; pumunta sila sa hari at isinumbong ang nangyari. Kaya’t ipinatawag siya ng hari. ‘Ikaw — napakasama mo!’ sabi niya. ‘Pinatawad kita sa utang mo sapagkat nagmakaawa ka sa akin. Nahabag ako sa iyo; hindi ba dapat ka ring mahabag sa kapwa mo?’ At sa galit ng hari, siya’y ipinabilanggo hanggang sa mabayaran niya ang kanyang utang. Gayun din ang gagawin sa inyo ng aking Amang nasa langit kung hindi ninyo patatawarin ang inyong kapatid.”Pagkatapos sabihin ni Hesus ang mga bagay na ito, siya’y umalis sa Galilea at nagtungo sa lupain ng Judea, sa kabila ng Ilog Jordan.Reflection by Joey Binay: Sales-Industrial Essential Oil/Fragrances. Head-Communications Ministry. Member: North & Central Sector of MM-Familia#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2023Wednesday of the 19th Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saint Stephen of Hungary [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 18: 15 - 20 Jesus said to his disciples: "If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have won over your brother. If he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, so that every fact may be established on the testimony of two or three witnesses. If he refuses to listen to them, tell the Church. If he refuses to listen even to the Church, then treat him as you would a Gentile or a tax collector. Amen, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Again, amen, I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father. For where two or three are gathered together in my name,there am I in the midst of them."
Reflection by Nini Icasas: Real Estate Broker. Academic Board-Harvest Institute. Former President-Institute for Pastoral Development. Senior Woman Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
MIYERKULES, AGOSTO 16, 2023Miyerkules ng Ika-19 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Esteban ng Hungary [MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 18: 15 - 20 Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad: “Kung magkasala sa iyo ang kapatid mo, puntahan mo siya at kausapin nang sarilinan. Kapag nakinig siya sa iyo, ang pagasasama ninyong magkapatid ay napapanauli mo sa dati at napapanumbalik mo siya sa Ama. Ngunit kung hindi siya makinig sa iyo, magsama ka pa ng isa o dalawang tao upang ang lahat ng pinag-usapan ninyo ay mapatunayan ng dalawa o tatlong saksi. Kung hindi siya makinig sa kanila, sabihin mo ito sa pagtitipon ng simbahan. At kung hindi pa siya makinig sa natitipong simbahan, ituring mo siyang Hentil o isang publikano.Sinasabi ko sa inyo: anumang ipagbawal ninyo sa lupa ay ipagbabawal sa langit, at anumang ipahintulot ninyo sa lupa ay ipahihintulot sa langit.Sinasabi ko pa rin sa inyo: kung ang dalawa sa inyo rito sa lupa ay magkaisa sa paghingi ng anumang bagay sa inyong panalangin, ipagkakaloob ito sa inyo ng aking Amang nasa langit. Sapagkat saanman may dalawa o tatlong nagkakatipon dahil sa akin, naroon akong kasama nila.”Reflection by Jay Guiyab: BSCE graduate. Customer Service representative. Familia Member. Mission Head for Singles-Baguio. Familia Young Adults Coordinator.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2023Tuesday of the 19th Week in Ordinary TimeSolemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 1: 39 - 56Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.”
And Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my Savior for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me and holy is his Name. He has mercy on those who fear him in every generation. He has shown the strength of his arm, and has scattered the proud in their conceit.He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, and has lifted up the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty. He has come to the help of his servant Israelfor he has remembered his promise of mercy, the promise he made to our fathers, to Abraham and his children forever.” Mary remained with her about three months and then returned to her home.
Reflection by Ramil dela Cruz: Recruitment Lead in a Global Bank; Member, Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon; Core Team Member, The Lord's Boardroom; Musician-Plantito-Baller#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
MARTES, AGOSTO 15, 2023Martes ng Ika-19 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonDakilang Kapistahan ng Pag-aakyat sa Langit ng Mahal na Birheng Maria[MABUTING BALITA]: LUCAS 1: 39 - 56Si Maria’y nagmamadaling pumunta sa isang bayan sa kaburulan ng Juda. Pagdating sa bahay ni Zacarias, binati niya si Elisabet. Nang marinig ni Elisabet ang bati ni Maria, naggagalaw ang sanggol sa kanyang tiyan. Napuspos ng Espiritu Santo si Elisabet, at buong galak na sinabi, “Pinagpala ka sa mga babae, at pinagpala rin ang dinadala mo sa iyong sinapupunan! Sino ako upang dalawin ng ina ng aking Panginoon? Sapagkat pagkarinig ko ng iyong bati ay naggagalaw sa tuwa ang sanggol sa aking tiyan. Mapalad ka sapagkat nanalig kang matutupad ang ipinasabi sa iyo ng Panginoon!”At sinabi ni Maria,“Ang puso ko’y nagpupuri sa Panginoon, at nagagalak ang aking Espiritu dahil sa Diyos na aking Tagapagligtas. Sapagkat nilingap niya ang kanyang abang alipin! At mula ngayon, ako’y tatawaging mapalad ng lahat ng salinlahi, dahil sa mga dakilang bagay na ginawa sa akin ng Makapangyarihan — Banal ang kanyang pangalan! Kinahahabagan niya ang mga may takot sa kanya, sa lahat ng sali’t saling lahi. Ipinakita niya ang lakas ng kanyang mga bisig, pinangalat niya ang mga palalo ang isipan.Ibinagsak niya ang mga hari mula sa kanilang trono, at itinaas ang mga nasa abang kalagayan.Binusog niya ng mabubuting bagay ang mga nagugutom, at pinalayas niyang wala ni anuman ang mayayaman. Tinulungan niya ang kanyang bayang Israel, bilang pagtupad sa pangako niya sa ating mga magulang, kay Abraham at sa kanyang lahi, magpakailanman!” Tumira si Maria kina Elisabet nang may tatlong buwan, at saka umuwi.Reflection by Roy Azarcon: Research and Tutorial Services. Pathways Wide Intercession Ministry Head. Tahanan ng Panginoon Area Worker. Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2023Monday of the 19th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest and martyr[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 17 : 22 - 27As Jesus and his disciples were gathering in Galilee, Jesus said to them, "The Son of Man is to be handed over to men, and they will kill him, and he will be raised on the third day." And they were overwhelmed with grief.When they came to Capernaum, the collectors of the temple tax approached Peter and said, "Does not your teacher pay the temple tax?" "Yes," he said. When he came into the house, before he had time to speak, Jesus asked him, "What is your opinion, Simon? From whom do the kings of the earth take tolls or census tax? From their subjects or from foreigners?" When he said, "From foreigners," Jesus said to him, "Then the subjects are exempt. But that we may not offend them, go to the sea, drop in a hook, and take the first fish that comes up. Open its mouth and you will find a coin worth twice the temple tax. Give that to them for me and for you."
Reflection by Peter Lino: National Health, Safety and Environment Manager. Pastoral Leader and lead trainor for Pastoral Leaders- God's Light Community. Sydney, Australia.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
LUNES, AGOSTO 14, 2023Lunes ng Ika-19 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Maximiliano Maria Kolbe, pari at martir[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 17 : 22 - 27Noong panahong iyon, nang nagkakatipon sa Galilea sina Hesus at ang mga alagad, sinabi niya sa kanila, “Ang Anak ng Tao ay ipagkakanulo at papatayin, ngunit muling mabubuhay sa ikatlong araw.” At sila’y lubhang nagdalamhati.Pagdating nila sa Capernaum, lumapit kay Pedro ang mga maniningil ng buwis para sa templo. Tinanong siya, “Nagbabayad ba ng buwis para sa templo ang inyong Guro?” “Opo,” sagot ni Pedro. At nang dumating siya sa bahay, tinanong na siya agad ni Hesus, “Ano ba ang palagay mo, Simon? Kanino sumisingil ng bayad sa lisensya o buwis ang mga hari sa lupa? Sa mga mamamayan ba o sa mga dayuhan?” “Sa mga dayuhan po,” tugon niya. Sinabi ni Hesus, “Kung gayun, hindi pinagbabayad ang mga mamamayan. Gayunman, para wala silang masabi sa atin, pumaroon ka sa lawa at ihagis mo ang kawil. Kunin mo ang unang isdang mahuhuli. Ibuka mo ang bibig nito at may makikita kang isang salaping pilak. Kunin mo ito at ibayad sa buwis nating dalawa.”
Reflection by Raoul Roncal: Licensed Engineer (ECE). Lay missionary-Servants of the Word Brotherhood. Theology Instructor, Ateneo de Manila University#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
SUNDAY, AUGUST 13, 202319th Sunday in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Pontian, Bishop and Saint Hypolitus, priest, martyrsMemorial of Saint Cassian, martyrMemorial of Saint John Berchmans, Jesuit [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 14: 22 - 33After he had fed the people, Jesus made the disciples get into a boat and precede him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. After doing so, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray.When it was evening he was there alone. Meanwhile the boat, already a few miles offshore, was being tossed about by the waves, for the wind was against it. During the fourth watch of the night,he came toward them walking on the sea. When the disciples saw him walking on the sea they were terrified. "It is a ghost," they said, and they cried out in fear. At once Jesus spoke to them, "Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid." Peter said to him in reply, "Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water." He said, "Come." Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw how strong the wind was he became frightened; and, beginning to sink, he cried out, "Lord, save me!" Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught Peter, and said to him, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?" After they got into the boat, the wind died down. Those who were in the boat did him homage, saying, "Truly, you are the Son of God."
Reflection by Aldem Salvana : Meta-NLP Trainer. Meta-Coach. Chief Learning Executive-Breakthrough Coaching and Consulting Inc. Author-The World Class Coach. Covenanted Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
LINGGO, AGOSTO 13, 2023Ika-19 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Pontian, Obispo at kay San Hipolito, pari, mga martir Paggunita kay San Cassian, martirPaggunita kay San Juan Berchmans, Hesuita [MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 14: 22 - 33Noong panahong iyon, matapos pakainin ang mga tao, agad pinakasakay ni Hesus sa bangka ang kanyang mga alagad at pinauna sa kabilang ibayo samantalang pinauuwi niya ang mga tao. Pagkaalis ng mga ito, umahon siya sa burol upang manalangin. Nag-iisa siyang inabot doon ng gabi. Samantala, nasa laot na noon ang bangka at sinasalpok ng mga alon sapagkat pasalungat sa hangin. At nang madaling araw na’y sumunod sa kanila si Hesus na naglalakad sa ibabaw ng tubig. Kinilabutan sa takot ang mga alagad nang makita nilang may lumalakad sa ibabaw ng tubig. “Multo!” sigaw nila. Ngunit agad siyang nagsalita at sinabi sa kanila, “Huwag kayong matakot; si Hesus ito!” At nagsalita si Pedro, “Panginoon, kung talagang kayo iyan, papariyanin ninyo ako sa ibabaw ng tubig.” Sumagot siya, “Halika.” Kaya’t lumunsad si Pedro sa bangka at lumakad sa ibabaw ng tubig, palapit kay Hesus. Ngunit nang mapansin niya ang hangin, siya’y natakot at nagsimulang lumubog. “Sagipin ninyo ako, Panginoon!” sigaw niya. Agad siyang inabot ni Hesus. “Napakaliit ng iyong pananalig!” sabi niya kay Pedro. “Bakit ka nag-alinlangan?” Pagkasakay nila sa bangka, tumigil ang hangin. At sinamba siya ng mga nasa bangka. “Tunay na kayo ang Anak ng Diyos!” sabi nila.
Reflection by Ruel Morales: Unit Manager/Financial Adviser-AXA Philippines. Independent Coffee Distributor. Covenanted Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12, 2023Saturday of the 18th Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, religious [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 17: 14 - 20A man came up to Jesus, knelt down before him, and said, "Lord, have pity on my son, who is a lunatic and suffers severely; often he falls into fire, and often into water. I brought him to your disciples, but they could not cure him." Jesus said in reply, "O faithless and perverse generation, how long will I be with you? How long will I endure you? Bring the boy here to me."
Jesus rebuked him and the demon came out of him, and from that hour the boy was cured. Then the disciples approached Jesus in private and said, "Why could we not drive it out?" He said to them, "Because of your little faith. Amen, I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."
Reflection by Anya Santos: Campus Staffer for Christ’s Youth in Action. Member of Ligaya Ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
SABADO, AGOSTO 12, 2023Sabado ng Ika-18 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay Santa Juana Francisca de Chantal, namanata sa Diyos [MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 17: 14 - 20Noong panahong iyon, lumapit ang isang lalaki, lumuhod sa harapan ni Hesus at ang sabi, “Ginoo, mahabag po kayo sa anak kong lalaki! Siya po’y himatayin at lubhang nahihirapan kung sinusumpong, sapagkat madalas siyang mabuwal sa apoy o kaya’y mahulog sa tubig. Dinala ko na siya sa inyong mga alagad, ngunit hindi nila mapagaling.” Sumagot si Hesus, “Lahing walang pananampalataya at matigas ang ulo! Hanggang kailan dapat akong manatiling kasama ninyo? Hanggang kailan ko kayo pagtitiisan? Dalhin ninyo rito ang bata!” Pinagwikaan ni Hesus ang demonyo at lumabas ito, at ang bata’y gumaling agad.Pagkatapos ay lumapit ang mga alagad kay Hesus at nagtanong nang walang ibang nakaririnig, “Bakit hindi po namin mapalayas ang demonyo?” Sumagot siya, “Dahil sa kaliitan ng inyong pananalig. Sinasabi ko sa inyo: kung maging sinlaki man lamang ng butil ng mustasa ang inyong pananalig sa Diyos, masasabi ninyo sa bundok na ito, ‘Lumipat ka roon!’ at lilipat ito. Walang bagay na hindi ninyo mapangyayari.”Reflection by Lawrence Quintero: Missionary Development and Deployment Program Head of Couples for Christ
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2023Friday of the 18th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Clare, virgin[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 16: 24 - 28Jesus said to his disciples, "Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? Or what can one give in exchange for his life? For the Son of Man will come with his angels in his Father's glory, and then he will repay each according to his conduct. Amen, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in his Kingdom."Reflection by Rienne Angeles: Full time worker/Digital evangelization ministry-One Touch Productions. Pastoral Leader and Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
BIYERNES, AGOSTO 11, 2023Biyernes ng Ika-18 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay Santa Clara, dalaga[MABUTING BALITA] : MATEO 16: 24 - 28Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad, “Kung ibig ninumang sumunod sa akin, limutin niya ang ukol sa kanyang sarili, pasanin ang kanyang krus at sumunod sa akin. Ang naghahangad na magligtas ng kanyang buhay ay siyang mawawalan nito; ngunit ang mag-alay ng kanyang buhay alang-alang sa akin ay siyang magkakamit noon. Ano nga ang mapapala ng isang tao, makamtan man niya ang buong daigdig kung ang katumbas naman nito’y ang kanyang buhay? Ano ang maibabayad ng tao para mabalik sa kanya ang kanyang buhay? Sapagkat darating ang Anak ng Tao na taglay ang dakilang kapangyarihan ng kanyang Ama at kasama ang kanyang mga anghel. Sa panahong yao’y gagantihin niya ang bawat tao ayon sa kanyang ginawa. Sinasabi ko sa inyo: may ilan sa inyo rito na hindi mamamatay hangga’t di nila nakikita ang Anak ng Tao na pumaparito bilang Hari.”
Reflection by Glen Glorioso: Licensed Financial Adviser. Youth worker, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Preacher.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #dailyreflections #biblereflections #Jesus
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 2023Thursday of the 18th Week in Ordinary Time Feast of Saint Lawrence, Deacon and martyr[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 12: 24 - 26Jesus said to his disciples: "Amen, amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit. Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will preserve it for eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there also will my servant be. The Father will honor whoever serves me."
Reflection by Lorna Campos: Leadership Trainer. Meta-Coach. Mentor. Youth Facilitator. Inspirational speaker. Covenanted member-Ligaya ng Panginoon. Senior woman leader-University District. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
HUWEBES, AGOSTO 10, 2023Huwebes ng Ika-18 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonKapistahan ni San Lorenzo, Diyakono at martir[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 12: 24 - 26Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad: “Tandaan ninyo: malibang mahulog sa lupa ang butil ng trigo at mamatay, mananatili itong nag-iisa. Ngunit kung mamatay, ito’y mamumunga nang marami. Ang taong labis na nagpapahalaga sa kanyang buhay ay siyang mawawalan nito, ngunit ang napopoot sa kanyang buhay sa daigdig na ito ay siyang magkakaroon nito hanggang sa buhay na walang hanggan. Dapat sumunod sa akin ang naglilingkod sa akin, at saanman ako naroroon ay naroon din ang aking lingkod. Pararangalan ng Ama ang sinumang naglilingkod sa akin.”Reflection by Ruel Aguirre : Pastoral Trainor for CFC leaders and missionaries for local and foreign deployment. Lay missionary assigned for long-term mission in Southern Africa and Kalinga province.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2023Wednesday of the 18th Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, virgin and martyr [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 15: 21 - 28At that time Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman of that district came and called out, "Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David! My daughter is tormented by a demon." But he did not say a word in answer to her. His disciples came and asked him, "Send her away, for she keeps calling out after us." He said in reply, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel." But the woman came and did him homage, saying, "Lord, help me." He said in reply,"It is not right to take the food of the children and throw it to the dogs." She said, "Please, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scraps that fall from the table of their masters." Then Jesus said to her in reply,"O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish." And her daughter was healed from that hour.Reflection by Christopher Luke Felix: Missionary who works in compliance for a financial institution. A servant from the Church of St. Thomas More, Catholic Church. From Subang Jaya, Malaysia.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
MIYERKULES, AGOSTO 9, 2023Miyerkules ng Ika-18 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay Santa Teresa Benedicta dela Cruz, dalaga at martir [MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 15: 21 - 28Noong panahong iyon, nagpunta si Hesus sa lupaing malapit sa Tiro at Sidon. Lumapit sa kanya ang isang Cananeang naninirahan doon at malakas na sinabi, “Panginoon, Anak ni David, mahabag po kayo sa akin! Ang anak kong babae ay inaalihan ng demonyo at masyadong pinahihirapan.” Ngunit gaputok ma’y di tumugon si Hesus. At lumapit ang kanyang mga alagad at sinabi sa kanya, “Pagbigyan na nga po ninyo at nang umalis. Siya’y nag-iingay at susunud-sunod sa atin.” Sumagot si Hesus, “Sa mga tupang naliligaw ng sambahayan ng Israel lamang ako sinugo.” Ngunit lumapit sa kanya ang babae, lumuhod sa harapan at ang sabi, “Tulungan po ninyo ako, Panginoon.” Sumagot si Hesus, “Hindi dapat kunin ang pagkain ng mga anak upang ihagis sa mga tuta.” “Tunay nga po, Panginoon,” tugon ng babae, “Ngunit ang mga tuta man ay nagsisikain ng mumong nalalaglag sa hapag ng kanilang panginoon.” Kaya’t sinabi sa kanya ni Hesus, “Napakalaki ng iyong pananalig! Mangyayari ang hinihiling mo.” At noon di’y gumaling ang kanyang anak.Reflection by Pao Antonio: Financial Planner. Resident Preacher and Executive Producer of Pathways of Hope. Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2023Tuesday of the 18th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of St St Dominic de Guzman, Priest, Founder of the Order of PreachersMemorial of Sts Ciriaco, Largo and Smagragdo, Martyrs[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 14 : 22 - 36Jesus made the disciples get into a boat and precede him to the other side of the sea, while he dismissed the crowds. After doing so, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When it was evening he was there alone. Meanwhile the boat, already a few miles offshore, was being tossed about by the waves, for the wind was against it. During the fourth watch of the night, he came toward them, walking on the sea. When the disciples saw him walking on the sea they were terrified."It is a ghost," they said, and they cried out in fear. At once Jesus spoke to them, "Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid." Peter said to him in reply, "Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water." He said, "Come." Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus.But when he saw how strong the wind was he became frightened; and, beginning to sink, he cried out, "Lord, save me!" Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught him, and said to him, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?" After they got into the boat, the wind died down. Those who were in the boat did him homage, saying, "Truly, you are the Son of God."After making the crossing, they came to land at Gennesaret. When the men of that place recognized him, they sent word to all the surrounding country. People brought to him all those who were sickand begged him that they might touch only the tassel on his cloak, and as many as touched it were healed.Or MATTHEW 15:1-2, 10-14Some Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said, "Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They do not wash their hands when they eat a meal." He summoned the crowd and said to them, "Hear and understand. It is not what enters one's mouth that defiles the man; but what comes out of the mouth is what defiles one." Then his disciples approached and said to him, "Do you know that the Pharisees took offense when they heard what you said?" He said in reply, "Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be uprooted. Let them alone; they are blind guides of the blind. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit."Reflection by Francis Ortega: Training Consultant. Cell group leader/Part of the governing body/Member-Servants of the Lord's Vineyard. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
MARTES, AGOSTO 8, 2023Martes ng Ika-18 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Dominic de Guzman, Pari, Tagapagtaguyod ng Order of PreachersPaggunita kay San Sto Ciriaco, San Largo at San Smagragdo, mga martir [MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 14 : 22 - 36Matapos mabusog ang mga tao, agad pinasakay ni Hesus sa bangka ang kanyang mga alagad at pinauna sa kabilang ibayo samantalang pinauuwi niya ang mga tao. Pagkaalis ng mga ito, umahon siya sa burol upang manalangin. Nag-iisa siyang inabot doon ng gabi. Samantala, nasa laot na noon ang bangka at sinasalpok ng mga alon sapagkat pasalungat sa hangin. At nang madaling araw na’y sumunod sa kanila si Hesus na naglalakad sa ibabaw ng tubig. Kinilabutan sa takot ang mga alagad nang makita nilang may lumalakad sa ibabaw ng tubig. “Multo!” sigaw nila. Ngunit agad siyang nagsalita at sinabi sa kanila, “Huwag kayong matakot; si Hesus ito!” At nagsalita si Pedro, “Panginoon, kung talagang kayo iyan, papariyanin ninyo ako sa ibabaw ng tubig.” Sumagot siya, “Halika.” Kaya’t lumunsad si Pedro sa bangka at lumakad sa ibabaw ng tubig, palapit kay Hesus. Ngunit nang mapansin niya ang hangin, siya’y natakot at nagsimulang lumubog. “Sagipin ninyo ako, Panginoon!” sigaw niya. Agad siyang inabot ni Hesus. “Napakaliit ng iyong pananalig!” sabi niya kay Pedro. “Bakit ka nag-alinlangan?” Pagkasakay nila sa bangka, tumigil ang hangin. At sinamba siya ng mga nasa bangka. “Tunay na kayo ang Anak ng Diyos!” sabi nila.Tumawid sila ng lawa, at dumaong sa Genesaret. Nakilala si Hesus ng mga tagaroon. Agad nilang ipinamalita sa buong palibot ng lupaing iyon ang pagdating ni Hesus kaya’t dinala nila sa kanya ang lahat ng maysakit. Hiniling nila sa kanya na ipahipo man lamang sa mga maysakit kahit ang laylayan ng kanyang kasuutan. At lahat ng makahipo nito ay gumagaling.o kayaMateo 15, 1-2. 10-14Noong panahong iyon, lumapit kay Hesus ang ilang Pariseo at mga eskribang galing sa Jerusalem. Kanilang tinanong siya, “Bakit nilalabag ng mga alagad mo ang turo na minana natin sa ating mga ninuno? Kumakain sila nang hindi muna naghuhugas ng kamay ayon sa paraang iniutos!”Pinalapit ni Hesus ang mga tao at kanyang sinabi, “Makinig kayong lahat, at unawain ang aking sasabihin. Hindi ang pumapasok sa bibig ng tao kundi ang lumalabas ang nakapagpaparumi sa kanya sa mata ng Diyos.”Lumapit ang mga alagad at kanilang sinabi, “Alam ninyo, nagdamdam po ang mga Pariseo sa sinabi ninyo!” Sumagot siya, “Bubunutin ang bawat halamang hindi itinanim ng aking Amang nasa langit. Hayaan ninyo sila. Sila’y mga bulag na taga-akay; at kapag bulag ang umakay sa bulag, kapwa sila mahuhulog sa hukay.”
Reflection by JV Salayo : Teacher/Education consultant. Assistant site leader-Pathways Sta. Rosa.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
MONDAY, AUGUST 7 , 2023Monday of the 18th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Sts Sixtus, Pope and Companions, MartyrsMemorial of St Cajetan, Priest, Founder of TheatinesMemorial of St Donatus, Bishop of ArrezzoMemorial of St Albert, Carmelite[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 14 : 13 - 21When Jesus heard of the death of John the Baptist, he withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by himself. The crowds heard of this and followed him on foot from their towns. When he disembarked and saw the vast crowd, his heart was moved with pity for them, and he cured their sick. When it was evening, the disciples approached him and said, "This is a deserted place and it is already late; dismiss the crowds so that they can go to the villages and buy food for themselves." He said to them, "There is no need for them to go away; give them some food yourselves." But they said to him,"Five loaves and two fish are all we have here." Then he said, "Bring them here to me," and he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he said the blessing, broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, who in turn gave them to the crowds. They all ate and were satisfied, and they picked up the fragments left over–twelve wicker baskets full. Those who ate were about five thousand men, not counting women and children.
Reflection by Adrian Menezes: Software engineer. Full time missionary-Christ's Youth in Action (CYA) University of Santo Tomas. From Mumbai, India.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
LUNES, AGOSTO 7, 2023Lunes ng Ika-18 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Sixto, Papa at sa kanyang mga kasama, mga martirPaggunita kay San Cajetan, Pari at nagtaguyod ng TheatinesPaggunita kay San Donato, Obispo ng ArrezzoPaggunita kay San Alberto, Carmelite[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 14: 13 - 21 Noong panahong iyon, nang marinig ni Hesus ang pagkamatay ni Juan Bautista, siya’y sumakay sa isang bangka at nag-iisang pumunta sa isang ilang na lugar. Nang mabalitaan naman iyon ng mga tao, sila’y lumabas ng bayan at lakad na sumunod sa kanya. Paglunsad ni Hesus sa dalampasigan, nakita niya ang napakaraming taong yaon. Nahabag siya sa kanila at pinagaling niya ang mga maysakit na dala nila.Nang dapit-hapon na’y lumapit sa kanya ang mga alagad. Sinabi nila, “Ilang ang pook na ito at malapit nang lumubog ang araw. Papuntahin na po ninyo sa mga nayon ang mga tao upang makabili ng kanilang makakain.” “Hindi na sila kailangang umalis pa,” sabi ni Hesus. “Kayo ang magbibigay sa kanila ng makakain.” Sumagot sila, “Lilima po ang tinapay at dadalawa ang isda natin.” “Dalhin ninyo rito,” sabi niya. Pinaupo niya sa damuhan ang mga tao, kinuha ang limpang tinapay at dalawang isda; tumingala siya sa langit at nagpasalamat sa Diyos. Pinagpira-piraso niya ang mga tinapay at iniutos sa mga alagad na ipamigay iyon sa mga tao. Kumain silang lahat at nabusog. Tinipon ng mga alagad ang lumabis, at sila’y nakapuno ng labindalawang bakol ng pira-pirasong tinapay. May limang libong lalaki ang kumain, bukod pa sa mga babae at mga bata
Reflection by Adrian Bondoc: Human Resources and Training Consultant. Executive Producer-Kakaiba Ka! Ministry. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6, 202318th Sunday in Ordinary TimeFeast of the Transfiguration of the Lord[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 17: 1 - 9Jesus took Peter, James, and his brother, John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light.And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, conversing with him. Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, "Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud cast a shadow over them, then from the cloud came a voice that said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him." When the disciples heard this, they fell prostrate and were very much afraid.But Jesus came and touched them, saying, "Rise, and do not be afraid." And when the disciples raised their eyes, they saw no one else but Jesus alone.As they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, "Do not tell the vision to anyoneuntil the Son of Man has been raised from the dead."
Reflection by Jake Yap: Brother-Servants of the Word. Professor of dogmatic and systematic theology-Loyola School of Theology (ADMU). Coordinator-in-Charge of Teaching-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. Doctorate in Theology-University of Oxford #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
LINGGO, AGOSTO 6, 2023Ika-17 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonKapistahan ng Pagliliwanag sa Bagong Anyo ng Panginoon[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 17: 1 - 9Noong panahong iyon, isinama ni Hesus si Pedro, at ang magkapatid na Santiago at Juan, at sila’y umakyat sa isang mataas na bundok. Samantalang sila’y naroon, nakita nilang nagbagong-anyo si Hesus: nagliwanag na parang araw ang kanyang mukha, at pumuting parang busilak ang kanyang damit. Nakita na lamang at sukat ng tatlong alagad sina Moises at Elias na nakikipag-usap kay Hesus. Kaya’t sinabi ni Pedro kay Hesus, “Panginoon, mabuti pa’y dumito na tayo. Kung ibig ninyo, gagawa ako ng tatlong kubol: isa sa inyo, isa kay Moises at isa kay Elias.” Nagsasalita pa siya nang liliman sila ng isang maningning na ulap. At mula rito’y may tinig na nagsabi, “Ito ang minamahal kong Anak na lubos kong kinalulugdan. Pakinggan ninyo siya!” Ang mga alagad ay natakot nang gayun na lamang nang marinig nila ang tinig, at sila’y napasubasob. Ngunit nilapitan sila ni Hesus at hinipo. “Tumindig kayo,” sabi niya, “huwag kayong matakot.” At nang tumingin sila ay wala silang nakita kundi si Hesus.At habang bumababa sila sa bundok, iniutos ni Hesus sa kanila, “Huwag ninyong sasabihin kaninuman ang pangitain hangga’t hindi muli nabubuhay ang Anak ng Tao.”Reflection by Raoul Roncal: Licensed Engineer (ECE). Lay missionary-Servants of the Word Brotherhood. Theology Instructor, Ateneo de Manila University#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 2023Saturday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time The Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major (OM)[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 14:1 - 12Herod the tetrarch heard of the reputation of Jesus and said to his servants, "This man is John the Baptist. He has been raised from the dead; that is why mighty powers are at work in him."Now Herod had arrested John, bound him, and put him in prison on account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, for John had said to him, "It is not lawful for you to have her." Although he wanted to kill him, he feared the people, for they regarded him as a prophet. But at a birthday celebration for Herod, the daughter of Herodias performed a dance before the guests and delighted Herod so muchthat he swore to give her whatever she might ask for. Prompted by her mother, she said, "Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist." The king was distressed, but because of his oaths and the guests who were present, he ordered that it be given, and he had John beheaded in the prison.His head was brought in on a platter and given to the girl, who took it to her mother. His disciples came and took away the corpse and buried him; and they went and told Jesus.Reflection by Jim Orbe: Lay missionary. Regional Elder-Servants of the Word Brotherhood. Director-Kairos, Sword of the Spirit Asia.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
SABADO, AGOSTO 5, 2023Sabado ng Ika-17 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonDedikasyon ng Basilica ni Santa Maria Mayora[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 14:1 - 12Noong panahong iyon, nang makarating kay Herodes na tetrarka ang balita tungkol kay Hesus, sinabi niya sa kanyang mga lingkod, “Siya’y si Juan Bautista na muling nabuhay, kaya siya nakagagawa ng mga himala!”
Si Herodes ang nagpahuli, nagpagapos at nagpabilanggo kay Juan. Ang dahilan ay si Herodias na asawa ng kapatid niyang si Felipe. Laging sinasabi ni Juan kay Herodes, “Hindi matuwid na magsama kayo ng asawa ng inyong kapatid.” Ibig ni Herodes na ipapatay si Juan ngunit natatakot siya sa mga Judio, sapagkat kinikilala nilang propeta si Juan Bautista.Nang dumating ang kaarawan ni Herodes, sumayaw sa harapan ng mga panauhin ang anak ni Herodias. Labis na nasiyahan si Herodes, kaya’t isinumpa niyang ibibigay sa dalaga ang anumang hingin nito. Sa udyok ng kanyang ina ay sinabi ng dalaga, “Ibigay po ninyo sa akin ngayon din, sa isang pinggan, ang ulo ni Juan Bautista.” Nalungkot ang hari, ngunit dahil sa kanyang pangakong narinig ng mga panauhin, iniutos niyang ibigay iyon sa dalaga. Kaya’t pinapugutan niya si Juan sa bilangguan. Inilagay ang ulo sa isang pinggan at ibinigay sa dalaga; dinala naman ito ng dalaga sa kanyang ina. Dumating ang mga alagad ni Juan, kinuha ang kanyang bangkay at inilibing. Pagkatapos, ibinalita nila ito kay Hesus.Reflection by Bob Lopez: Communications specialist. Former Mission Director-Word of Joy Foundation/Institute for Pastoral Development. Trainer and formator serving dioceses, congregations and organizations. Faculty member. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 2023Friday of the 17th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint John Vianney, priest[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 13: 54 - 58Jesus came to his native place and taught the people in their synagogue. They were astonished and said, "Where did this man get such wisdom and mighty deeds? Is he not the carpenter's son? Is not his mother named Mary and his brothers James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas? Are not his sisters all with us? Where did this man get all this?" And they took offense at him. But Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and in his own house." And he did not work many mighty deeds there because of their lack of faith.Reflection by Paulo de Alba: Training Manager-Alba Restaurante Espańol. Pastoral Leader South University District-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
BIYERNES, AGOSTO 4, 2023Biyernes ng Ika-17 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Juan Maria Vianney, pari[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 13: 54 - 58 Noong panahong iyon, umuwi si Hesus sa kanyang bayan at nagturo sa kanilang sinagoga. Nagtaka ang mga nakarinig sa kanya. Sabi nila, “Saan kumuha ng karunungan ang taong ito? Paano siya nakagagawa ng kababalaghan? Hindi ba ito ang anak ng karpintero? Hindi ba si Maria ang kanyang ina, at sina Santiago, Jose, Simon, at Judas ang kanyang mga kapatid na lalaki? At dito nakatira ang kanyang mga kapatid na babae, hindi ba? Saan niya natutunan ang lahat ng ito?” At ayaw nilang kilanlin siya. Kaya’t sinabi ni Hesus sa kanila, “Ang propeta’y iginagalang kahit saan, liban sa kanyang sariling bayan at sa kanyang sariling sambahayan.” At dahil sa di nila pagsampalataya hindi siya gumawa roon ng maraming kababalaghan.
Reflection by Nadz Gawat : Training Head-BDO Network Bank-MSME. Preacher-Pathways ministry. Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023Thursday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saint Lydia, disciple of Saint Paul[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 13: 47 - 53Jesus said to the disciples: "The Kingdom of heaven is like a net thrown into the sea, which collects fish of every kind. When it is full they haul it ashore and sit down to put what is good into buckets.What is bad they throw away. Thus it will be at the end of the age. The angels will go out and separate the wicked from the righteous and throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth.""Do you understand all these things?" They answered, "Yes." And he replied, "Then every scribe who has been instructed in the Kingdom of heaven is like the head of a household who brings from his storeroom both the new and the old." When Jesus finished these parables, he went away from there.Reflection by Danny Dy: Management consultant and urban farmer. CEFAM-counselor. Former CYA and member of LNP.Core team member for National Family Life Service Coordination-BCBP#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa #Jesus
HUWEBES, AGOSTO 3, 2023Huwebes ng Ika-17 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay Santa Lydia, disipulo ni San Pablo [MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 13:47 - 53Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa mga tao, “Ang paghahari ng Diyos ay katulad din ng isang malaking lambat na inihagis sa dagat at nakahuli ng sari-saring isda. Nang mapuno ay hinila ito sa pampang. At naupo ang mga tao upang pagbukud-bukirin ang mga isda: tinipon nila sa mga sisidlan ang mabubuti, ngunit itinapon ang mga walang kuwenta. Gayun din ang mangyayari sa katapusan ng daigdig. Darating ang mga anghel at ihihiwalay ang mga makasalanan sa mga banal, at ihahagis ang mga makasalanan sa maningas na pugon. Doo’y mananangis sila at magngangalit ang kanilang ngipin.“Nauunawaan na ba ninyo ang lahat ng ito?” tanong ni Hesus. “Opo,” sagot nila. At sinabi niya sa kanila, “Kaya nga, ang bawat eskriba na kumikilala sa paghahari ng Diyos ay tulad ng isang puno ng sambahayan na kumukuha ng mga bagay na bago at luma sa kanyang taguan.”Nang masabi na ni Hesus ang mga talinghagang ito, siya’y umalis doon.Reflection by Eric Rivas: Director of Services for a multinational company. Pastoral Leader and District Coordinator - Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2023Wednesday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saints Eusebius of Vercelli, Bishop and Peter Julian Eymard, Priest[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 13: 44 - 46 Jesus said to his disciples:"The Kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field,which a person finds and hides again,and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.Again, the Kingdom of heaven is like a merchantsearching for fine pearls.When he finds a pearl of great price,he goes and sells all that he has and buys it."Reflection by Christopher Luke Felix: Missionary who works in compliance for a financial institution. A servant from the Church of St. Thomas More, Catholic Church. From Subang Jaya, Malaysia.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
MIYERKULES, AGOSTO 2, 2023Miyerkules ng Ika-17 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Eusebio ng Vercelli, Obispo at kay San Pedro Julio Eymard, pari [MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 13: 44 - 46 Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa mga tao, “Ang paghahari ng Diyos ay katulad ng kayamanang nakabaon sa isang bukid. Nahukay ito ng isang tao at tinabunan uli. Sa laki ng tuwa, siya’y humayo at ipinagbili ang lahat ng ari-arian niya at binili ang bukid na iyon.“Gayun din naman, ang paghahari ng Diyos ay katulad nito: may isang mangangalakal na naghahanap ng mamahaling perlas. Nang makakita ng isang perlas na napakahalaga, siya’y humayo at ipinagbili ang lahat ng kanyang ari-arian at binili iyon.”Reflection by Jay Guiyab: BSCE graduate. Customer Service representative. Familia Member. Mission Head for Singles-Baguio. Familia Young Adults Coordinator.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2023Tuesday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saint Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church (M)[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 13: 36 - 43Jesus dismissed the crowds and went into the house. His disciples approached him and said, "Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field." He said in reply, "He who sows good seed is the Son of Man, the field is the world, the good seed the children of the Kingdom. The weeds are the children of the Evil One, and the enemy who sows them is the Devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels. Just as weeds are collected and burned up with fire, so will it be at the end of the age. The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will collect out of his Kingdom all who cause others to sin and all evildoers. They will throw them into the fiery furnace where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth. Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the Kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears ought to hear."Video by Abyong Calo: Licensed Electrical Engineer. Lay missionary brother: The Servants of the Word. Regional Director for Mega Manila and International missions (UAE and Singapore), Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
MARTES, AGOSTO 1, 2023Martes ng Ika-17 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Alfonso Maria ng Ligouri, Obispo at Pantas ng Simbahan[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 13: 36 - 43Noong panahong iyon, iniwan ni Hesus ang mga tao at pumasok sa bahay. Lumapit ang kanyang mga alagad at sinabi sa kanya, “Ipaliwanag po ninyo sa amin ang talinghaga tungkol sa masasamang damo sa bukid.” Ito ang tugon ni Hesus, “Ang Anak ng Tao ang naghahasik ng mabuting binhi. Ang bukid ay ang sanlibutan. Ang mga taong pinaghaharian ng Diyos ang mabuting binhi at ang mga taong pinaghaharian ng diyablo ang masasamang damo. Ang kaaway na naghasik ng mga iyon ay walang iba kundi ang diyablo. Ang pag-aani ay ang katapusan ng daigdig, at ang mga anghel ang mga tagapag-ani. Kung paanong iniipon ang mga damo at sinusunog, gayun din ang mangyayari sa katapusan ng daigdig. Susuguin ng Anak ng Tao ang kanyang mga anghel, at iipunin nila mula sa kanyang pinaghaharian ang lahat ng nagiging sanhi ng pagkakasala at ang lahat ng gumagawa ng masama, at ihahagis sa maningas na pugon. Doo’y mananangis sila at magngangalit ang kanilang ngipin. At magliliwanag na parang araw ang mga matuwid sa kaharian ng kanilang Ama. Ang may pandinig ay makinig!”Video by Roy Azarcon: Research and Tutorial Services. Pathways Wide Intercession Ministry Head. Tahanan ng Panginoon Area Worker. Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
SUNDAY, JULY 30, 202317th Sunday in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Peter Chrysologus, Bishop and Doctor of the Church[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 13 : 44 - 52 Jesus said to his disciples: "The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and hides again,and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. When he finds a pearl of great price, he goes and sells all that he has and buys it. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net thrown into the sea, which collects fish of every kind. When it is full they haul it ashore and sit down to put what is good into buckets. What is bad they throw away. Thus it will be at the end of the age. The angels will go out and separate the wicked from the righteous and throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth."Do you understand all these things?" They answered, "Yes."And he replied, "Then every scribe who has been instructed in the kingdom of heaven is like the head of a household who brings from his storeroom both the new and the old."OR MATTHEW 13:44 - 46Jesus said to his disciples: "The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and hides again,and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. When he finds a pearl of great price, he goes and sells all that he has and buys it."Reflection by Abyong Calo: Licensed Electrical Engineer. Lay missionary brother: The Servants of the Word. Regional Director for Mega Manila and International missions (UAE and Singapore), Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa #Jesus
LINGGO, HULYO 30, 2023Ika-16 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Crisologo, Obispo and Pantas ng Simbahan[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 13:44 - 52 Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa mga tao: “Ang paghahari ng Diyos ay katulad ng kayamanang nakabaon sa isang bukid. Nahukay ito ng isang tao at tinabunan uli. Sa laking tuwa, siya’y humayo at ipinagbili ang lahat ng ari-arian niya at binili ang bukid na iyon.Gayun din naman, ang paghahari ng Diyos ay katulad nito: may isang mangangalakal na naghahanap ng mamahaling perlas. Nang makakita ng isang perlas na napakahalaga, siya’y humayo at ipinagbili ang lahat ng kanyang ari-arian at binili iyon.“Ang paghahari ng Diyos ay katulad din ng isang malaking lambat na inihagis sa dagat at nakahuli ng sari-saring isda. Nang mapuno ay hinila ito sa pampang. At naupo ang mga tao upang pagbukud-bukirin ang mga isda: tinipon nila sa mga sisidlan ang mabubuti, ngunit itinapon ang mga walang kuwenta. Gayun din ang mangyayari sa katapusan ng daigdig. Darating ang mga anghel at ihihiwalay ang mga makasalanan sa mga banal, at ihahagis ang mga makasalanan sa maningas na pugon. Doo’y mananangis sila at magngangalit ang kanilang ngipin.“Nauunawaan na ba ninyo ang lahat ng ito?” tanong ni Hesus. “Opo,” sagot nila. At sinabi niya sa kanila, “Kaya nga, ang bawat eskriba na kumikilala sa paghahari ng Diyos ay tulad ng isang puno ng sambahayan na kumukuha ng mga bagay na bago at luma sa kanyang taguan.”O MATEO 13:44 - 46Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa mga tao: “Ang paghahari ng Diyos ay katulad ng kayamanang nakabaon sa isang bukid. Nahukay ito ng isang tao at tinabunan uli. Sa laking tuwa, siya’y humayo at ipinagbili ang lahat ng ari-arian niya at binili ang bukid na iyon. “Gayun din naman, ang paghahari ng Diyos ay katulad nito: may isang mangangalakal na naghahanap ng mamahaling perlas. Nang makakita ng isang perlas na napakahalaga, siya’y humayo at ipinagbili ang lahat ng kanyang ari-arian at binili iyon.”
Reflection by Gabs Fidel: Development & DISC Personality Coach, Trainer, and Speaker/Head of Worship Team-Familia Community Youth Mission#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
SATURDAY, JULY 29, 2023Saturday of the 16th Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 11: 19 - 27Many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them about their brother [Lazarus, who had died]. When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went to meet him; but Mary sat at home. Martha said to Jesus, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that whatever you ask of God, God will give you." Jesus said to her, "Your brother will rise." Martha said to him, "I know he will rise, in the resurrection on the last day." Jesus told her, "I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and anyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?" She said to him, "Yes, Lord. I have come to believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, the one who is coming into the world."Or LUKE 10: 38 - 42Jesus entered a village where a woman whose name was Martha welcomed him. She had a sister named Mary who sat beside the Lord at his feet listening to him speak. Martha, burdened with much serving, came to him and said, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me by myself to do the serving? Tell her to help me." The Lord said to her in reply, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her."
Reflection by Jon Kasilag: Founding Principal Engineer, AMH Phils.,Inc. Former Senior Lecturer-UP. Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon. Site Leader-Pathways North Quezon City. #POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa #Jesus
SABADO, HULYO 29, 2023Sabado ng Ika-16 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay Santa Marta, Santa Maria at San Lazaro[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 11: 19 - 27Noong panahong iyon, marami sa mga Judio ang dumalaw kina Marta at Maria upang sila’y aliwin. Nang marinig ni Marta na dumarating si Hesus, sinalubong niya ito; ngunit si Maria’y naiwan sa bahay. Sinabi ni Marta, “Panginoon, kung kayo po’y narito, hindi sana namatay ang aking kapatid. Ngunit nalalaman kong kahit ngayo’y ibibigay sa inyo ng Diyos ang anumang hingin ninyo sa kanya.” “Muling mabubuhay ang iyong kapatid,” wika ni Hesus. Sumagot si Marta, “Nalalaman ko pong siya’y mabubuhay uli sa huling araw, sa muling pagkabuhay.” Sinabi naman ni Hesus, “Ako ang muling pagkabuhay at ang buhay. Ang nananalig sa akin, kahit mamatay ay muling mabubuhay, at sinumang nabubuhay at nananalig sa akin, kahit mamatay ay mabubuhay kailanman. Pinaniniwalaan mo ba ito?” “Opo, Panginoon!” sagot niya. “Nananalig ako sa inyo. Kayo po ang Anak ng Diyos, ang Mesiyas na inaasahang paparito sa sanlibutan.”O LUCAS 10: 38 - 42Noong panahong iyon, nagpatuloy si Hesus at ang kanyang mga alagad sa kanilang paglalakbay at pumasok sa isang nayon. Malugod siyang tinanggap ng isang babaing nagngangalang Marta sa tahanan nito. Ang babaing ito’y may isang kapatid na Maria ang pangalan. Naupo ito sa paanan ng Panginoon at nakinig sa kanyang itinuturo. Alalang-alala si Marta sapagkat kulang ang kanyang katawan sa paghahanda, kaya’t lumapit siya kay Hesus at ang wika, “Panginoon, sabihin nga po ninyo sa kapatid kong tulungan naman ako.” Ngunit sinagot siya ng Panginoon, “Marta, Marta, naliligalig ka at abalang-abala sa maraming bagay, ngunit isa lamang ang talagang kailangan. Pinili ni Maria ang lalong mabuti, at ito’y hindi aalisin sa kanya.”Reflection by Ben Salvedia: Full time missionary for almost 35 years. Tahanan Ng Panginoon (TNP) Board member North Sector 2. TNP Nativity Parish Cubao-head servant. Anawim Lay Missions formator for staff and workers. Founding leader of Sambahayan ng Diyos Community- Montalban, Rizal. Former Mission Director of Puso ng Ama Foundation-Payatas.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
FRIDAY, JULY 28, 2023Friday of the 14th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Victor I, Pope Memorial of Saints Nazario and Celso, martyrs Memorial of Blessed Urban II, Pope [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 13: 18 - 23Jesus said to his disciples: “Hear the parable of the sower.The seed sown on the path is the one who hears the word of the Kingdom without understanding it, and the Evil One comes and steals away what was sown in his heart. The seed sown on rocky ground is the one who hears the word and receives it at once with joy. But he has no root and lasts only for a time. When some tribulation or persecution comes because of the word, he immediately falls away. The seed sown among thorns is the one who hears the word, but then worldly anxiety and the lure of riches choke the word and it bears no fruit. But the seed sown on rich soil is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and yields a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold.”Reflection by Nicol Fernandez III: Entrepreneur. Consultant. Coordinator for Evangelization and Initiations Ministry - Holy Trinity Community Davao. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
BIYERNES, HULYO 28, 2023Biyernes ng Ika-16 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Victor I, PapaPaggunita kay San Nazario ar San Celso, mga martirPaggunita kay Dakilang Urban II, Papa [MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 13: 18 - 23Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga alagad, “Pakinggan nga ninyo ang kahulugan ng talinghaga tungkol sa manghahasik. Ang mga nakikinig ng Salita tungkol sa paghahari ng Diyos ngunit hindi nakauunawa nito ay katulad ng mga binhing nahasik sa tabi ng daan. Dumarating ang Masama at inaagaw ang nahasik sa kanilang puso. Inilalarawan ng binhing nahasik sa kabatuhan ang nakikinig ng Salita at masayang tumatanggap nito kaagad. Ngunit hindi ito tumitimo sa puso nila kaya’t hindi sila nananatili. Pagdating ng mga kapighatian o pag-uusig dahil sa Salita, agad silang nanlalamig. Inilalarawan naman ng naghasik sa dawagan ang nakikinig ng Salita, ngunit naging abala sa mga bagay ukol sa mundong ito, at naging maibigin sa mga kayamanan anupat ang Salita’y nawalan na ng puwang sa kanilang puso, kaya’t hindi makapamunga. At inilalarawan ng naghasik sa matabang lupa ang mga nakikinig ng Salita at nakauunawa nito. Sila’y namumunga: may tigsasandaan, may tig-aanimnapu, at may tigtatatlumpu.”
Reflection by Glen Glorioso: Licensed Financial Adviser. Youth worker, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Preacher.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2023Thursday of the 16th Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saint Celistin I, PopeMemorial of Saint Simeon StylitesMemorial of Saint Pantaleon, physician and martyr[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 13: 10 - 17The disciples approached Jesus and said, "Why do you speak to the crowd in parables?" He said to them in reply, "Because knowledge of the mysteries of the Kingdom of heaven has been granted to you, but to them it has not been granted. To anyone who has, more will be given and he will grow rich; from anyone who has not, even what he has will be taken away. This is why I speak to them in parables, because they look but do not see and hear but do not listen or understand. Isaiah's prophecy is fulfilled in them, which says:You shall indeed hear but not understand,you shall indeed look but never see.Gross is the heart of this people,they will hardly hear with their ears,they have closed their eyes,lest they see with their eyesand hear with their earsand understand with their hearts and be convertedand I heal them."But blessed are your eyes, because they see,and your ears, because they hear.Amen, I say to you, many prophets and righteous peoplelonged to see what you see but did not see it,and to hear what you hear but did not hear it."Reflection by Eddie Mendoza: Senior Executive for the Joy-Nostalg Group; Former Sector Coordinator of Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa #Jesus
HUWEBES, HULYO 27, 2023Huwebes ng Ika-16 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Celistin I, PapaPaggunita kay San Simon StylitesPaggunita kay Pantaleon, doktor at martir
[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 13: 10 - 17Noong panahong iyon, lumapit ang mga alagad at tinanong si Hesus: “Bakit po ninyo dinadaan sa talinghaga ang inyong pagsasalita sa kanila?” Sumagot siya, “Ipinagkaloob sa inyo na malaman ang mga lihim tungkol sa paghahari ng Diyos, ngunit hindi ito ipinagkaloob sa kanila. Sapagkat ang mayroon ay bibigyan pa, at mananagana; ngunit ang wala, kahit ang kakaunting nasa kanya ay kukunin pa. Nagsasalita ako sa kanila sa pamamagitan ng talinghaga, sapagkat tumitingin sila ngunit hindi nakakikita, at nakikinig ngunit hindi nakaririnig ni nakauunawa.Natutupad nga sa kanila ang hula ni Isaias na nagsasabi:‘Makinig man kayo nang makinig, hindi kayo makauunawa,at tumingin man kayo nang tumingin, hindi kayo makakikita.Sapagkat naging mapurol ang isip ng mga ito;mahirap makarinig ang kanilang mga tainga,at ipinikit nila ang kanilang mga mata.Kung di gayun, disin sana’y nakakita ang kanilang mga mata,nakarinig ang kanilang mga tainga,nakaunawa ang kanilang mga isip,at nagbalik-loob sa akin,at pinagaling ko sila, sabi ng Panginoon.’ Mapalad kayo, sapagkat nakakikita ang inyong mga mata at nakaririnig ang inyong mga tainga! Sinasabi ko sa inyo: maraming propeta at matutuwid na tao ang nagnasang makakita sa inyong nakikita, ngunit hindi ito nakita at makarinig sa inyong naririnig, ngunit hindi ito napakinggan.”Reflection by Jay Guiyab: BSCE graduate. Customer Service representative. Familia Member. Mission Head for Singles-Baguio. Familia Young Adults Coordinator.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2023Wednesday of the 16th Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 13: 1 - 9 On that day, Jesus went out of the house and sat down by the sea.Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat down, and the whole crowd stood along the shore. And he spoke to them at length in parables, saying: "A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seed fell on the path, and birds came and ate it up. Some fell on rocky ground, where it had little soil.It sprang up at once because the soil was not deep, and when the sun rose it was scorched, and it withered for lack of roots. Some seed fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked it.But some seed fell on rich soil, and produced fruit, a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold. Whoever has ears ought to hear."Reflection by Jake Tan: Former Missionary Youth Worker/Worship Ministry Head-Lingkod Central. Pastoral Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
MIYERKULES, HULYO 26, 2023Miyerkules ng Ika-16 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Joachim at Sanra Anna, magulang ng Mahal ng Birheng Maria [MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 13: 1 - 9 Noon ding araw na iyon, si Hesus ay lumabas ng bahay at naupo sa tabi ng lawa. Pinagkalipumpunan siya ng makapal na tao, kaya sumakay siya sa isang bangka at doon naupo. Nasa dalampasigan naman ang mga tao. At nagturo siya ng maraming bagay sa pamamagitan ng mga talinghaga.
“May isang magsasakang lumabas upang maghasik. Sa kanyang paghahasik ay may binhing nalaglag sa tabi ng daan. Dumating ang mga ibon at tinuka ang mga iyon. May binhi namang nalaglag sa kabatuhan. Sapagkat manipis lang ang lupa roon, sumibol agad ang binhing iyon, ngunit nang mapabilad sa matinding sikat ng araw ay natuyo, palibhasa’y walang gaanong ugat. May binhi namang nalaglag sa dawagan; lumago ang mga dawag at ininis ang mga iyon. Ngunit ang binhing nalaglag sa mabuting lupa ay nag-uhay: may tigsasandaan, may tig-aanimnapu, at may tigtatatlumpung butil ang bawat uhay. Ang may pandinig ay makinig!”Reflection by Raoul Roncal: Licensed Engineer (ECE). Lay missionary-Servants of the Word Brotherhood. Theology Instructor, Ateneo de Manila University#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2023Tuesday of the 16th Week in Ordinary Time Feast of Saint James the Great[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 20: 20 - 28The mother of the sons of Zebedee approached Jesus with her sons and did him homage, wishing to ask him for something. He said to her, "What do you wish?" She answered him, "Command that these two sons of mine sit, one at your right and the other at your left, in your Kingdom." Jesus said in reply, "You do not know what you are asking. Can you drink the chalice that I am going to drink?" They said to him, "We can." He replied, "My chalice you will indeed drink, but to sit at my right and at my left, this is not mine to give but is for those for whom it has been prepared by my Father." When the ten heard this, they became indignant at the two brothers. But Jesus summoned them and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and the great ones make their authority over them felt. But it shall not be so among you. Rather, whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave.Just so, the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many."
Reflection by Tin Yu: Licensed Physical Therapist. Full-time missionary— Christ’s Youth in Action. Underway member— Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
MARTES, HULYO 25, 2023Martes ng Ika-16 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonKapistahan ni Apostol San Santiago[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 20: 20 - 28Noong panahong iyon, lumapit kay Hesus ang asawa ni Zebedeo, kasama ang kanyang mga anak. May ibig siyang hilingin, kaya’t lumuhod siya sa harapan ni Hesus. “Ano ang ibig mo?” Tanong ni Hesus. Sumagot siya, “Sana’y ipagkaloob ninyo sa dalawa kong anak na ito ang karapatan na makaupong katabi ninyo sa inyong kaharian — isa sa kanan at isa sa kaliwa.” “Hindi ninyo nalalamanang inyong hinihingi,” sabi ni Hesus sa kanila. “Mababata ba ninyo ang hirap na babatahin ko?” “Opo,” tugon nila. Sinabi ni Hesus, “Ang hirap na babatahin ko’y batatahin nga ninyo. Ngunit wala sa akin angpagpapasiya kung sino ang mauupo sa aking kanan at sa aking kaliwa. Ang mga luklukang sinasabi ninyo’y para sa mga pinaghandaan ng aking Ama.”Nang marinig ito ng sampung alagad, nagalit sila sa magkapatid. Kaya’t pinalapit sila ni Hesus at sinabi sa kanila, “Alam ninyo na ang pinuno ng mga Hentil ay naghahari sa kanila, at ang mga dinadakila ang siyang nasusunod. Ngunit hindi ganyan ang dapat umiral sa inyo. Sa halip, ang sinuman sa inyo na ibig maging dakila ay dapat maging lingkod. At sinumang ibig maging pinuno ay dapat maging alipin ninyo, tulad ng Anak ng Tao na naparito, hindi upang paglingkuran kundi upang maglingkod at ialay ang kanyang buhay upang matubos ang marami.”
Reflection by JV Salayo: Teacher/Education consultant. Assistant site leader-Pathways Sta. Rosa. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa #Hesus
MONDAY, JULY 24, 2023Monday of the 16th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Sharbel Makhlūf, priest[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 12: 38 - 42Some of the scribes and Pharisees said to Jesus, "Teacher, we wish to see a sign from you." He said to them in reply, "An evil and unfaithful generation seeks a sign, but no sign will be given it except the sign of Jonah the prophet. Just as Jonah was in the belly of the whale three days and three nights, so will the Son of Man be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights. At the judgment, the men of Nineveh will arise with this generation and condemn it, because they repented at the preaching of Jonah; and there is something greater than Jonah here. At the judgment the queen of the south will arise with this generationand condemn it, because she came from the ends of the earthto hear the wisdom of Solomon; and there is something greater than Solomon here."
Reflection by Alvin Fabella: COO, EScience Corp, South Sector Evangelization Head, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Speaker. Retreat Master.Radio anchor, Kakaiba Ka! Contributor- Kerygma Magazine/Didache. https://who-are-you-following.blogspot.com/2020/06/if-youre-tired-of-waiting-this-post-is.html
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LUNES, HULYO 24, 2023Lunes ng Ika-16 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Sharbel Makhlūf, priest[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 12: 38 - 42Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ng ilang eskriba at Pariseo kay Hesus, “Guro, maaari po bang pagpakitaan ninyo kami ng tanda mula sa langit?” Sumagot si Hesus, “Lahing masama at di-tapat sa Diyos! Naghahanap kayo ng tanda ngunit walang ipakikita sa inyo maliban sa palatandaaang inilalarawan ng nangyari kay Propeta Jonas. Kung paanong si Jonas ay tatlong araw at tatlong gabing nasa tiyan ng dambuhalang isda, gayun din ang Anak ng Tao ay tatlong araw at tatlong gabing sasailalim ng lupa. Sa Araw ng Paghuhukom, titindig ang mga taga-Ninive laban sa lahing ito at ito’y hahatulan ng kaparusahan, sapagkat nagsisi sila dahil sa pangangaral ni Jonas; ngunit higit na di-hamak kay Jonas ang naririto! Sa araw na yaon, titindig ang Reyna ng Timog laban sa lahing ito at ito’y hahatulan ng kaparusahan, sapagkat nanggaling siya sa dulo ng daigdig upang pakinggan ang karunungan ni Solomon; ngunit higit na di-hamak kay solomon ang naririto!”Reflection by Sarah Panahon: Marriage and Family Counselor. Senior woman leader. Covenanted member of Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
SUNDAY, JULY 23, 202316th Sunday in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Bridget, Patron of Europe[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 13: 24 - 43Jesus proposed another parable to the crowds, saying:"The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a man who sowed good seed in his field. While everyone was asleep his enemy came and sowed weeds all through the wheat, and then went off.When the crop grew and bore fruit, the weeds appeared as well.The slaves of the householder came to him and said, 'Master, did you not sow good seed in your field? Where have the weeds come from?'
He answered, 'An enemy has done this.' His slaves said to him,'Do you want us to go and pull them up?' He replied, 'No, if you pull up the weeds you might uproot the wheat along with them. Let them grow together until harvest; then at harvest time I will say to the harvesters, "First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles for burning; but gather the wheat into my barn."'"He proposed another parable to them."The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a person took and sowed in a field. It is the smallest of all the seeds, yet when full-grown it is the largest of plants. It becomes a large bush, and the 'birds of the sky come and dwell in its branches.'"He spoke to them another parable."The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed with three measures of wheat flour until the whole batch was leavened."All these things Jesus spoke to the crowds in parables. He spoke to them only in parables, to fulfill what had been said through the prophet: I will open my mouth in parables, I will announce what has lain hidden from the foundation of the world.Then, dismissing the crowds, he went into the house. His disciples approached him and said, "Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field." He said in reply, "He who sows good seed is the Son of Man, the field is the world, the good seed the children of the kingdom. The weeds are the children of the evil one, and the enemy who sows them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels. Just as weeds are collected and burned up with fire, so will it be at the end of the age.The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will collect out of his kingdom all who cause others to sin and all evildoers. They will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth. Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears ought to hear."
Reflection by Peter Lino: National Health, Safety and Environment Manager. Pastoral Leader and lead trainor for Pastoral Leaders- God's Light Community. Sydney, Australia.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa #Jesus
LINGGO, HULYO 23, 2023Ika-16 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay Santa Bridget, patron ng Europa [MABUTING BALITA]: Mateo 13: 24-43Noong panahong iyon, inilahad ni Hesus ang talinghagang ito sa mga tao. “Ang paghahari ng Diyos ay katulad nito: may isang taong naghasik ng mabuting binhi sa kanyang bukid. Isang gabi, samantalang natutulog ang mga tao, dumating ang kanyang kaaway at naghasik ng masasamang damo sa triguhan. Nang tumubo ang trigo at magkauhay, lumitaw rin ang masasamang damo. Kaya’t lumapit ang mga alipin sa puno ng sambahayan at sinabi rito, ‘Hindi po ba mabuting binhi ang inihasik ninyo sa inyong bukid? Bakit po may damo ngayon?’ Sumagot siya, ‘Isang kaaway ang may kagagawan nito.’ Tinanong siya ng mga utusan, ‘Bubunutin po ba namin ang mga iyon?’ ‘Huwag,’ sagot niya. ‘Baka mabunot pati trigo. Hayaan na ninyong lumago kapwa hanggang sa anihan. Pag-aani’y sasabihin ko sa mga tagapag-ani: Tipunin muna ninyo ang mga damo at inyong pagbigkis-bigkisin upang sunugin, at ang trigo’y inyong tipunin sa aking kamalig.’”Isa na namang talinghaga ang inilahad ni Hesus sa kanila. “Ang paghahari ng Diyos ay katulad nito: may isang taong nagtanim ng isang butil ng mustasa sa kanyang bukid. Pinakamaliit ito sa lahat ng mga binhi, ngunit kapag natanim na at lumago ay nagiging pinakamalaki sa lahat ng puno ng gulay. Ito’y nagiging punongkahoy, anupat napamumugaran ng mga ibon ang mga sanga nito.”Nagsalaysay pa siya ng ibang talinghaga. “Ang paghahari ng Diyos ay katulad ng lebadura na inihalo ng isang babae sa tatlong takal na harina, at umalsa ang buong masa.” Sinabi ni Hesus sa mga tao ang lahat ng ito sa pamamagitan ng talinghaga at wala siyang sinabi sa kanila nang hindi gumagamit ng talinghaga. Ginawa niya ito upang matupad ang sinabi ng propeta: “Magsasalita ako sa kanila sa pamamagitan ng mga talinghaga, ihahayag ko sa kanila ang mga bagay na nalilihim mula nang likhain ang sanlibutan.”Pagkatapos, iniwan ni Hesus ang mga tao at pumasok sa bahay. Lumapit ang kanyang mga alagad at sinabi sa kanya, “Ipaliwanag po ninyo sa amin ang talinghaga tungkol sa masasamang damo sa bukid.” Ito ang tugon ni Hesus, “Ang Anak ng Tao ang naghahasik ng mabuting binhi. Ang bukid ay ang sanlibutan. Ang mga taong pinaghaharian ng Diyos ang mabuting binhi at ang mga taong pinaghaharian ng diyablo ang masasamang damo. Ang kaaway na naghasik ng mga iyon ay walang iba kundi ang diyablo. Ang pag-aani ay ang katapusan ng daigdig, at ang mga anghel ang mga tagapag-ani. Kung paanong iniipon ang mga damo at sinusunog, gayon din ang mangyayari sa katapusan ng daigdig. Susuguin ng Anak ng Tao ang kanyang mga anghel, at iipunin nila mula sa kanyang pinaghaharian ang lahat ng nagiging sanhi ng pagkakasala at ang lahat ng gumagawa ng masama, at ihahagis sa maningas na pugon. Doo’y mananangis sila at magngangalit ang kanilang ngipin. At magliliwanag na parang araw ang mga matuwid sa kaharian ng kanilang Ama. Ang mga pandinig ay makinig!”
Reflection by Ruel Morales: Unit Manager/Financial Adviser-AXA Philippines. Independent Coffee Distributor. Covenanted Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2023[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 11 : 20-24Now on the first day of the week Mary Mag'dalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. So she ran, and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, "They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him."
But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb; and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and one at the feet. They said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?" She said to them, "Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him."
Saying this, she turned round and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping? Whom do you seek?" Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, "Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away." Jesus said to her, "Mary." She turned and said to him in Hebrew, "Rab-bo'ni!" (which means Teacher). Jesus said to her, "Do not hold me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brethren and say to them, I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God." Mary Mag'dalene went and said to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord"; and she told them that he had said these things to her.Reflection by Avi Leong: Food Entrepreneur. Missionary - Kairos. Covenanted Member of Ligaya Ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
SABADO, HULYO 22, 2023[MABUTING BALITA]: Juan 20, 1-2. 11-18Madilim-dilim pa nang araw ng Linggo, naparoon na si Maria Magdalena sa libingan. Naratnan niyang naalis na ang batong panakip sa pinto ng libingan. Dahil dito, patakbo siyang pumunta kay Simon Pedro at sa alagad na mahal ni Hesus, at sinabi sa kanila, “Kinuha sa libingan ang Panginoon at hindi namin alam kung saan dinala!”Si Maria’y nakatayong umiiyak sa labas ng libingan; yumuko siya at tumingin sa loob. May nakita siyang dalawang anghel na nakaupo sa pinaglagyan ng bangkay ni Hesus, ang isa’y sa gawing ulunan at ang isa nama’y sa paanan. Tinanong nila si Maria, “Ale, bakit kayo umiiyak?” Sumagot siya, “Kinuha po nila ang aking Panginoon, at hindi ko alam kung saan nila dinala.” Lumingon siya pagkasabi nito, at nakita niya si Hesus na nakatayo roon, ngunit hindi niya nakilalang si Hesus iyon. Tinanong siya ni Hesus, “Bakit ka umiiyak? Sino ang hinahanap mo?” Akala ni Maria’y siya ang tagapag-alaga ng halamanan, kaya’t sinabi niya, “Ginoo, kung kayo po ang kumuha sa kanya, ituro ninyo sa akin kung saan ninyo dinala at kukunin ko.” “Maria!” ani Hesus. Humarap siya at kanyang sinabi, “Raboni!” — ibig sabihi’y “Guro.” “Huwag mo akong hawakan, sapagkat hindi pa ako nakapupunta sa Ama,” wika ni Hesus. “Sa halip, pumunta ka sa aking mga kapatid at sabihin mong aakyat ako sa aking Ama at inyong Ama, sa aking Diyos at inyong Diyos.” Kaya’t si Maria Magdalena’y pumunta sa mga alagad at sinabi, “Nakita ko ang Panginoon!” At tuloy sinabi sa kanila ang bilin ni Hesus.
Reflection by Lawrence Quintero: Missionary Development and Deployment Program Head of Couples for Christ (Note : Every 2nd and 4th Saturday-Landas ng Pag-asa).#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
FRIDAY, JULY 21, 2023[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 12:1-8
At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry, and they began to pluck heads of grain and to eat. But when the Pharisees saw it, they said to him, “Look, your disciples are doing what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath.” He said to them, “Have you not read what David did when he was hungry, and those who were with him: how he entered the house of God and ate the bread of the Presence, which it was not lawful for him to eat nor for those who were with him, but only for the priests? Or have you not read in the Law how on the Sabbath the priests in the temple profane the Sabbath and are guiltless? I tell you, something greater than the temple is here. And if you had known what this means, ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned the guiltless. For the Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath.”Reflection by Raoul Roncal: Licensed Engineer (ECE). Lay missionary-Servants of the Word Brotherhood. Theology Instructor, Ateneo de Manila University#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
BIYERNES, HULYO 21, 2023Biyernes ng Ika-15 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 12: 1 - 8Isang Araw ng Pamamahinga, dumaan sina Jesus sa triguhan. Nagugutom ang kanyang mga alagad noon, kaya't sila'y kumuha ng mga butil ng trigo at kumain niyon. Nang makita ito ng mga Pariseo, sinabi nila sa kanya, “Tingnan mo ang ginagawa ng iyong mga alagad. Mahigpit iyang ipinagbabawal ng Kautusan sa Araw ng Pamamahinga!” Sumagot si Jesus, “Hindi ba ninyo nabasa ang ginawa ni David nang magutom siya at ang kanyang mga kasama? Pumasok siya sa bahay ng Diyos, kumain ng tinapay na handog at pinakain din niya ang kanyang mga kasama. Labag sa Kautusan ang ginawa nila sapagkat ang mga pari lamang ang may karapatang kumain niyon. Hindi ba ninyo nababasa sa Kautusan na tuwing Araw ng Pamamahinga, ang mga pari ay may ginagawa sa Templo na bawal gawin sa araw na iyon? Gayunma'y hindi sila nagkakasala! Sinasabi ko sa inyo, may isang naririto na higit na dakila kaysa Templo. Kung nauunawaan lamang ninyo ang kahulugan ng mga salitang ito, ‘Habag ang nais ko at hindi handog,’ hindi sana ninyo hinatulan ang mga walang sala. Sapagkat ang Anak ng Tao ay Panginoon ng Araw ng Pamamahinga.”Reflection by Nadz Gawat: Training Head-BDO Network Bank-MSME. Preacher-Pathways Ministry. Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2023[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 11:28-30Jesus said: "Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light."
Reflection by Den Mark Gillesania: Businessman. Regional Director for East Visayas-Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon. Pastoral Leader-Servants of the Loving God.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
HUWEBES, HULYO 20, 2023[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 11:28-30Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus, “Lumapit kayo sa akin, kayong lahat na napapagal at nabibigatan sa inyong pasanin, at kayo’y pagpapahingahin ko. Pasanin ninyo ang aking pamatok, at mag-aral kayo sa akin; ako’y maamo at mababang-loob, at makasusumpong kayo ng kapahingahan para sa inyong kaluluwa. Sapagkat maginhawang dalhin ang aking pamatok, at magaan ang pasaning ibibigay ko sa inyo.”
Reflection by Joey Binay: Sales-Industrial Essential Oil/Fragrances. Head-Communications Ministry. Member: North & Central Sector of MM-Familia#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2023[GOSPEL OF THE DAY] : MATTHEW 11:25-27
At that time Jesus exclaimed: "I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike.Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son wishes to reveal him."
Reflection by Christopher Luke Felix: Missionary who works in compliance for a financial institution. A servant from the Church of St. Thomas More, Catholic Church. From Subang Jaya, Malaysia..#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
MIYERKULES, HULYO 19, 2023 [MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 11 : 25-27Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus, “Pinasasalamatan kita, Ama, Panginoon ng langit at lupa, sapagkat inilihim mo ang mga bagay na ito sa marurunong at matatalino at inihayag sa mga may kaloobang tulad ng sa bata. Oo, Ama, sapagkat gayun ang ikinalulugod mo.
Ibinigay sa akin ng aking Ama ang lahat ng bagay. Walang nakakikilala sa Anak kundi ang Ama, at walang nakakikilala sa Ama kundi ang Anak at yaong marapating pagpahayagan ng Anak.”
Reflection by Bob Lopez: Communications specialist. Former Mission Director-Word of Joy Foundation/Institute for Pastoral Development. Trainer and formator serving dioceses, congregations and organizations. Faculty member. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2023[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 11 : 20-24Then he began to upbraid the cities where most of his mighty works had been done, because they did not repent. "Woe to you, Chora'zin! woe to you, Beth-sa'ida! for if the mighty works done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. But I tell you, it shall be more tolerable on the day of judgment for Tyre and Sidon than for you. And you, Caper'na-um, will you be exalted to heaven? You shall be brought down to Hades. For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. But I tell you that it shall be more tolerable on the day of judgment for the land of Sodom than for you."
Reflection by Jam Dabuet: Full-time missionary-Christ’s Youth in Action. Pastoral Leader/ Member - Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
MARTES, HULYO 18, 2023[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 11 : 20-24Pagkatpos sinumbatan ni Hesus ang mga bayang nakasaksi sa maraming himala na ginawa nya doon sapagkat hindi sila nagsisi’t tumalikod sa kanilang mga kasalanan. “Kawawa kayong mga taga-Corazin! Kawawa kayong mga taga-Betsaida! Sapagkat kung sa Tiro at Sidon ginawa ang mga himalang ginawa sa inyo, matagal na kayong nagdamit ng sako at naupo sa abo ang mga tagaroon bilang tanda ng kanilang nagsisisi. Ngunit sinasabi ko sa inyo sa Araw ng Hukom ay mas kahahabagan pa ang mga taga-Tiro at taga-Sidon kesa sa inyo. At kayong mga taga- Capernaum, nais pala ninyong itaas ang mga sarili hanggang sa langit? Ibabagsak kayo hanggang sa daigdig ng mga patay! Sapagkat kung sa Sodoma ginawa ang mga himalang ginawa sa inyo, sana’y nanatili pa ang bayang iyon magpahanggang ngayon. Ngunit sinasabi ko sa inyo, mas kahahabagan pa ang mga taga Sodoma kesa sa inyo sa Araw ng Paghuhukom.
Reflection by Roy Azarcon: Research and Tutorial Services. Pathways Wide Intercession Ministry Head. Tahanan ng Panginoon Area Worker. Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
MONDAY, JULY 17, 2023Monday of the 15th Sunday in Ordinary TimeMemorial of St Marcellina, Virgin, Sister of St Ambrose, BishopMemorial of St AlexiusMemorial of St Leo IV, Pope
[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 10 : 34 - 11 : 1Jesus said to his Apostles: "Do not think that I have come to bring peace upon the earth. I have come to bring not peace but the sword. For I have come to set a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; and one's enemies will be those of his household."Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; and whoever does not take up his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds his life will lose it,and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it."Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me. Whoever receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet's reward,and whoever receives a righteous man because he is righteouswill receive a righteous man's reward. And whoever gives only a cup of cold water to one of these little ones to drink because he is a disciple – amen, I say to you, he will surely not lose his reward."When Jesus finished giving these commands to his Twelve disciples, he went away from that place to teach and to preach in their towns.
Reflection by Aiania Dalangin: Missionary-Kairos Asia; Former member-The Light Of the World Iligan and Cagayan de Oro; Member-Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon and Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa #Jesus
LUNES, HULYO 17, 2023Lunes ng Ika-15 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon Paggunita kay Sta Marcellina, Birhen, Kapatid ni St Ambrose, ObispoPaggunita kay Sto Leo IV, PapaPaggunita kay Sto Alexius[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 10 : 34 - 11 : 1Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga apostol, “Huwag ninyong isiping naparito ako upang magdala ng kapayapaan sa lupa; naparito ako upang magdala ng tabak, hindi kapayapaan. Sapagkat naparito ako upang papaglabanin ang anak na lalaki at ang kanyang ama, ang anak na babae at ang kanyang ina, ang manugang na babae at ang kanyang biyenang babae. At ang kaaway ng isang tao’y ang kanya na ring kasambahay.“Ang umiibig sa ama o sa ina nang higit sa akin ay hindi karapat-dapat sa akin. At ang umiibig sa anak na lalaki o babae nang higit sa akin ay hindi karapat-dapat sa akin. Ang hindi nagpapasan ng kanyang krus at sumusunod sa akin ay hindi karapat-dapat sa akin. Ang nag-iingat ng kanyang buhay ay siyang mawawalan nito, at ang nawawalan ng kanyang buhay dahil sa akin ay magkakamit nito.“Ang tumatanggap sa inyo ay tumatanggap sa akin, at ang tumatanggap sa akin ay tumatanggap sa nagsugo sa akin. Ang tumatanggap sa isang propeta dahil sa siya’y propeta ay tatanggap ng gantimpala ukol sa propeta. At ang tumatanggap sa isang taong matuwid dahil sa siya’y matuwid ay tatanggap ng gantimpalang nauukol sa taong matuwid. At sinumang magbigay ng kahit isang basong tubig na malamig sa isa sa maliliit na ito dahil sa ito’y alagad ko – tinitiyak ko sa inyong tatanggap siya ng gantimpala.”Matapos tagubilinan ang labindalawang alagad, umalis si Hesus upang magturo at mangaral sa mga bayang malapit doon.
Reflection by Paula Kristina Gawat: Public Servant-Engineer; Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
SUNDAY, JULY 16, 20235th Sunday in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Memorial of Saint Mary Magdalen Postel, virgin and Foundress of Poor Daughters of Mercy[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 13: 1 - 23On that day, Jesus went out of the house and sat down by the sea.Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat down, and the whole crowd stood along the shore. And he spoke to them at length in parables, saying: "A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seed fell on the path, and birds came and ate it up. Some fell on rocky ground, where it had little soil.It sprang up at once because the soil was not deep, and when the sun rose it was scorched, and it withered for lack of roots. Some seed fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked it. But some seed fell on rich soil, and produced fruit, a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold. Whoever has ears ought to hear."The disciples approached him and said, "Why do you speak to them in parables?" He said to them in reply, "Because knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been granted to you, but to them it has not been granted. To anyone who has, more will be given and he will grow rich; from anyone who has not, even what he has will be taken away. This is why I speak to them in parables, because they look but do not see and hear but do not listen or understand. Isaiah's prophecy is fulfilled in them, which says: You shall indeed hear but not understand, you shall indeed look but never see. Gross is the heart of this people,they will hardly hear with their ears, they have closed their eyes,lest they see with their eyes and hear with their ears and understand with their hearts and be converted, and I heal them."But blessed are your eyes, because they see, and your ears, because they hear. Amen, I say to you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see but did not see it,and to hear what you hear but did not hear it."Hear then the parable of the sower. The seed sown on the path is the one who hears the word of the kingdom without understanding it, and the evil one comes and steals away what was sown in his heart. The seed sown on rocky ground is the one who hears the word and receives it at once with joy. But he has no root and lasts only for a time. When some tribulation or persecution comes because of the word, he immediately falls away. The seed sown among thorns is the one who hears the word, but then worldly anxiety and the lure of riches choke the word and it bears no fruit. But the seed sown on rich soil is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and yields a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold."Video by Nini Icasas: Real Estate Broker. Academic Board-Harvest Institute. Former President-Institute for Pastoral Development. Senior Woman Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa #Jesus
LINGGO, HULYO 16, 2023Ika-15 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita sa Mahal na Birhen ng CarmelPaggunita kay Santa Maria Magdalena Postel, dalaga at nagtaguyod ng Poor Daughters of MercyFoundress of Poor Daughters of Mercy[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 13: 1 - 23Noon ding araw na iyon, si Hesus ay lumabas ng bahay at naupo sa tabi ng lawa. Pinagkalimpumpunan siya ng makapal na tao, kaya sumakay siya sa isang bangka at doon naupo. Nasa dalampasigan naman ang mga tao. At nagturo siya ng maraming bagay sa pamamagitan ng mga talinghaga.“May isang magsasakang lumabas upang maghasik. Sa kanyang paghahasik ay may binhing nalaglag sa tabi ng daan. Dumating ang mga ibon at tinuka ang mga iyon. May binhi namang nalaglag sa kabatuhan. Sapagkat manipis lang ang lupa roon, sumibol agad ang binhing iyon, ngunit nang mapabilad sa matinding sikat ng araw ay natuyo, palibhasa’y walang gaanong ugat. May binhi namang nalaglag sa dawagan; lumago ang mga dawag at ininis ang mga iyon. Ngunit ang binhing nalaglag sa mabuting lupa ay nag-uhay: may tigsasandaan, may tig-aanimnapu, at may tigtatatlumpung butil ang bawat uhay. Ang may pandinig ay makinig!”
Lumapit ang mga alagad at tinanong si Hesus: “Bakit po ninyo dinadaan sa talinghaga ang inyong pagsasalita sa kanila?” Sumagot siya, “Ipinagkaloob sa inyo na malaman ang mga lihim tungkol sa paghahari ng Diyos, ngunit hindi ito ipinagkaloob sa kanila. Sapagkat ang mayroon ay bibigyan pa, at mananagana; ngunit ang wala, kahit ang kakaunting nasa kanya ay kukunin pa. Nagsasalita ako sa kanila sa pamamagitan ng talinghaga, sapagkat tumitingin sila ngunit hindi nakakikita, at nakikinig ngunit hindi nakaririnig ni nakauunawa.Natutupad nga sa kanila ang hula ni Isaias na nagsasabi: ‘Makinig man kayo nang makinig, hindi kayo makauunawa, at tumingin man kayo nang tumingin, hindi kayo makakikita. Sapagkat naging mapurol ang isip ng mga taong ito; mahirap makarinig ang kanilang mga tainga, at ipinikit nila ang kanilang mga mata. Kung di gayon, disin sana’y nakakita ang kanilang mga mata, nakarinig ang kanilang mga tainga, nakaunawa ang kanilang mga isip,at nagbalik-loob sa akin, at pinagaling ko sila, sabi ng Panginoon.’“Mapalad kayo, sapagkat nakakikita ang inyong mga mata at nakaririnig ang inyong mga tainga! Sinasabi ko sa inyo: maraming propeta at matutuwid na tao ang nagnasang makakita sa inyong nakikita, ngunit hindi ito nakita, at makarinig sa inyong naririnig, ngunit hindi ito napakinggan.”“Pakinggan nga ninyo ang kahulugan ng talinghaga tungkol sa manghahasik. Ang mga nakikinig ng Salita tungkol sa paghahari ng Diyos ngunit hindi nakauunawa nito ay katulad ng mga binhing nahasik sa tabi ng daan. Dumarating ang Masama at inaagaw ang nahasik sa kanilang puso. Inilalarawan ng binhing nahasik sa kabatuhan ang nakikinig ng Salita at masayang tumatanggap nito kaagad. Ngunit hindi ito tumitimo sa puso nila kaya’t hindi sila nananatili. Pagdating ng mga kapighatian o pag-uusig dahil sa Salita, agad silang nanlalamig. Inilalarawan naman ng naghasik sa dawagan ang nakikinig ng Salita, ngunit naging abala sa mga bagay ukol sa mundong ito, at naging maibigin sa mga kayamanan anupat ang Salita’y nawalan na ng puwang sa kanilang puso, kaya’t hindi makapamunga. At inilalarawan ng naghasik sa matabang lupa ang mga nakikinig ng Salita at nakauunawa nito. Sila’y namumunga: may tigsasandaan, may tig-aanimnapu, at may tigtatalumpu.”Video by Adrian Bondoc: Human Resources and Training Consultant. Executive Producer-Kakaiba Ka! Ministry. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2023Saturday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saint Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor of the Church [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 10: 24 - 33Jesus said to his Apostles: "No disciple is above his teacher, no slave above his master. It is enough for the disciple that he become like his teacher, for the slave that he become like his master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more those of his household! "Therefore do not be afraid of them. Nothing is concealed that will not be revealed, nor secret that will not be known. What I say to you in the darkness, speak in the light; what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops.And do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather, be afraid of the one who can destroy both soul and body in Gehenna. Are not two sparrows sold for a small coin?Yet not one of them falls to the ground without your Father's knowledge. Even all the hairs of your head are counted. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Everyone who acknowledges me before others I will acknowledge before my heavenly Father. But whoever denies me before others,I will deny before my heavenly Father."
Video by Ramil dela Cruz: Recruitment Lead in a Global Bank; Member, Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon; Core Team Member, The Lord's Boardroom; Musician-Plantito-Baller#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa #Jesus
SABADO, HULYO 15 , 2023Ika-14 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Buenaventura, Obispo at Pantas ng Simbahan[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 10: 24 - 33Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga apostol, “Walang alagad na higit kaysa kanyang guro, at walang aliping higit sa kanyang panginoon. Masiyahan ang alagad na matulad sa kanyang guro, at ang alipin na matulad sa kanyang panginoon. Kung ang puno ng sambahayan ay tinawag nilang Beelzebul, lalo na nilang aalimurahin ang kanyang mga kasambahay!“Kaya huwag kayong matakot sa kanila. Walang natatago na di malalantad o nalilihim na di mabubunyag. Ang sinasabi ko sa inyo sa dilim, ulitin ninyo sa liwanag; at ang ibinulong sa inyo ay inyong ipagsigawan. Huwag ninyong katakutan ang pumapatay ng katawan ngunit hindi nakapapatay ng kaluluwa. Sa halip, ang katakutan ninyo’y ang nakapapatay ng kaluluwa at katawan sa impiyerno. Hindi ba ipinagbibili ang maya nang dalawa isang pera? Gayunman, kahit isa sa kanila’y hindi nahuhulog sa lupa kung hindi kalooban ng inyong Ama. Maging ang buhok ninyo’y bilang na lahat. Kaya, huwag kayong matakot; higit kayong mahalaga kaysa libu-libong maya.“Ang sinumang kumilala sa akin sa harapan ng mga tao ay kikilanlin ko rin naman sa harapan ng aking Amang nasa langit. Ngunit ang magtatwa sa akin sa harapan ng mga tao ay itatatwa ko rin naman sa harapan ng aking Amang nasa langit.”Video by Paul Gerard Saret: Product Manager, Cargill Philippines. Core Team, REAL Men Fitness Program of NS1C. Covenanted Member of Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
FRIDAY, JULY 14, 2023Friday of the 14th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, virginMemorial of Saint Camillus de Lellis, priest and Founder of the Order of Ministers of the Sick [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 10: 16 - 23Jesus said to his Apostles: "Behold, I am sending you like sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and simple as doves. But beware of men, for they will hand you over to courtsand scourge you in their synagogues, and you will be led before governors and kings for my sake as a witness before them and the pagans. When they hand you over, do not worry about how you are to speak or what you are to say. You will be given at that moment what you are to say. For it will not be you who speakbut the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. Brother will hand over brother to death, and the father his child; children will rise up against parents and have them put to death. You will be hated by all because of my name, but whoever endures to the end will be saved. When they persecute you in one town, flee to another. Amen, I say to you, you will not finish the towns of Israelbefore the Son of Man comes."Video by Raoul Roncal: Licensed Engineer (ECE). Lay missionary-Servants of the Word Brotherhood. Theology Instructor, Ateneo de Manila University#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
BIYERNES, HULYO 14, 2023Biyernes ng Ika-14 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Kateri Tekakwitha, dalagaPaggunita kay San Camilo ng Lellis, pari at nagtaguyod ng Order of Ministers of the Sick [MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 10: 16 - 23Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga apostol, “Ngayon, sinusugo ko kayo na parang mga tupa sa gitna ng mga asong gubat. Maging matalino kayo, gaya ng mga ahas, at matapat, gaya ng mga kalapati. Mag-ingat kayo, sapagkat may mga taong magkakanulo sa inyo sa mga hukuman; at hahagupitin nila kayo sa mga sinagoga. Dahil sa akin, ihaharap kayo sa mga gobernador at mga hari, at magpapatotoo kayo sa harapan nila at ng mga Hentil. Kapag nililitis na kayo, huwag kayong mabalisa tungkol sa sasabihin ninyo o kung paano ninyo sasabihin. Pagdating ng oras, ito’y ipagkakaloob sa inyo. Sapagkat hindi kayo ang magsasalita kundi ang Espiritu ng inyong Ama ang magsasalita sa pamamagitan ninyo.“Ipagkakanulo ng kapatid ang kanyang kapatid upang ipapatay; gayon din ang gagawin ng ama sa kanyang anak. Lalabanan ng mga anak ang kanilang mga magulang, at ipapapatay. Kapopootan kayo ng lahat dahil sa akin; ngunit ang manatiling tapat hanggang wakas ang siyang maliligtas. Kapag inuusig nila kayo sa isang bayan, tumakas kayo sa kasunod. Sinasabi ko sa inyo: hindi pa ninyo napupuntahan ang lahat ng bayan ng Israel ay darating na ang Anak ng Tao.”Video by Glen Glorioso: Licensed Financial Adviser. Youth worker, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Preacher.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2023Thursday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saint Henry[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 10: 7 - 15Jesus said to his Apostles:"As you go, make this proclamation:'The Kingdom of heaven is at hand.'Cure the sick, raise the dead,cleanse the lepers, drive out demons.Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give.Do not take gold or silver or copper for your belts;no sack for the journey, or a second tunic,or sandals, or walking stick.The laborer deserves his keep.Whatever town or village you enter, look for a worthy person in it,and stay there until you leave.As you enter a house, wish it peace.If the house is worthy,let your peace come upon it;if not, let your peace return to you.Whoever will not receive you or listen to your words—go outside that house or town and shake the dust from your feet.Amen, I say to you, it will be more tolerablefor the land of Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgmentthan for that town."
Video by Anya Santos: Campus Staffer for Christ’s Youth in Action. Member of Ligaya Ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver#LandasngPagasa
HUWEBES, HULYO 13, 2023Huwebes ng Ika-14 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Henrico[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 10: 7 - 15Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga apostol, “Humayo kayo at ipangaral ninyo na malapit nang maghari ang Diyos. Pagalingin ninyo ang mga maysakit at buhayin ang mga patay. Pagalingin ninyo ang mga ketongin at palayasin ang mga demonyo. Yamang tumanggap kayo nang walang bayad, magbigay naman kayo nang walang bayad. Huwag kayong magdala ng salapi maging ginto, pilak, o tanso – sa inyong mga lukbutan. Huwag din kayong magdala ng supot sa inyong paglalakbay, ni bihisan, pampalit na panyapak, o tungkod; sapagkat ang manggagawa ay may karapatang sa kanyang ikabubuhay.“At saanmang bayan o nayon kayo dumating, humanap kayo ng taong karapat-dapat pakituluyan, at manatili kayo roon habang kayo’y nasa lugar na iyon. Pagpasok ninyo sa bahay, sabihin ninyo, ‘Maghari nawa ang kapayapaan sa bahay na ito!’ Kung karapat-dapat ang mga tao sa bahay na iyon, panatilihin ninyo sa kanila ang inyong bati. Ngunit kung hindi, bawiin ninyo ito. At kung ayaw kayong tanggapin o pakinggan sa isang tahanan o bayan, umalis kayo roon at ipagpag ang alikabok ng inyong mga paa. Sinasabi ko sa inyo na sa Araw ng Paghuhukom ay higit na mabigat ang ipaparusa sa mga tao sa bayang yaon kaysa dinanas ng mga taga-Sodoma at taga-Gomorra.”Video by Jay Guiyab: BSCE graduate. Customer Service representative. Familia Member. Mission Head for Singles-Baguio. Familia Young Adults Coordinator.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 2023Wednesday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saint John Gaulbert[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 10: 1 - 7Jesus summoned his Twelve disciplesand gave them authority over unclean spirits to drive them outand to cure every disease and every illness.The names of the Twelve Apostles are these:first, Simon called Peter, and his brother Andrew;James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John;Philip and Bartholomew,Thomas and Matthew the tax collector;James, the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddeus;Simon the Cananean, and Judas Iscariotwho betrayed Jesus.Jesus sent out these Twelve after instructing them thus,"Do not go into pagan territory or enter a Samaritan town.Go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.As you go, make this proclamation: 'The Kingdom of heaven is at hand.'"Video by John Paul Felix: Missionary for Human Resource Business Partner. Covenanted for Christ Community (CFCC), Malaysia. Serving in core team of FIAT (Friends in Action for Christ, Kuala Lumpur) and Christ's Youth in Action (University Outreach, Penang)#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
MIYERKULES, HULYO 12, 2023Miyerkules ng Ika-14 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Juan Gaulbert[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 10: 1 - 7 Noong panahong iyon, tinipon ni Hesus ang labindalawang alagad at binigyan ng kapangyarihang magpalayas ng masasamang espiritu at magpagaling ng mga may karamdaman. Ito ang pangalan ng labindalawang apostol: si Simon na tinatawag na Pedro at si Andres na kanyang kapatid; sina Santiago at Juan na mga anak ni Zebedeo; sina Felipe at Bartolome; si Tomas, at si Mateo na publikano; si Santiago na anak ni Alfeo, at si Tadeo; si Simong makabayan at si Judas Iscariote, ang nagkanulo kay Hesus.Ang labindalawang ito’y sinugo ni Hesus at kanyang pinagbilinan: “Huwag kayong pupunta sa lugar ng mga Hentil, o sa alinmang bayan ng mga Samaritano. Sa halip ay hanapin ninyo ang mga nawawalang tupa ng sambahayan ng Israel. Humayo kayo at ipangaral ninyo na malapit nang maghari ang Diyos.”Video by Pao Antonio: Financial Planner. Resident Preacher and Executive Producer of Pathways of Hope. Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
TUESDAY, JULY 11, 2023Tuesday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saint Benedict, Abbot[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 9: 32 - 38A demoniac who could not speak was brought to Jesus,and when the demon was driven out the mute man spoke.The crowds were amazed and said,"Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel."But the Pharisees said,"He drives out demons by the prince of demons."Jesus went around to all the towns and villages,teaching in their synagogues,proclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom,and curing every disease and illness.At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for thembecause they were troubled and abandoned,like sheep without a shepherd.Then he said to his disciples,"The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few;so ask the master of the harvestto send out laborers for his harvest."
Video by Steve Sandoval: CEO and Training Director-LeadCore Training and Consultancy. Strategic Planner; Organizational Development Expert; Pastoral Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon; Head of Training and Development -Pathways Ministry#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
MARTES, HULYO 11, 2023Martes ng Ika-14 na Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Benito, abad[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 9: 32 - 38 Noong panahong iyon, dinala kay Hesus ang isang piping inaalihan ng demonyo. Pinalayas ni Hesus ang demonyo at nakapagsalita ang pipi. Namangha ang mga tao, at sinabi nila, “Kailanma’y walang nakitang katulad nito sa Israel!” Datapwat sinabi ng mga Pariseo, “Ang prinsipe ng mga demonyo ang nagbigay sa kanya ng kapangyarihang magpalayas ng mga demonyo.”Nilibot ni Hesus ang mga bayan at nayon at nagturo sa mga sinagoga. Ipinangaral niya ang Mabuting Balita tungkol sa paghahari ng Diyos, at pinagaling ang mga maysakit, anuman ang kanilang karamdaman. Nang makita niya ang napakaraming tao, nahabag siya sa kanila sapagkat sila’y lito at lupaypay, parang mga tupang walang pastol. Kaya’t sinabi niya sa kanyang mga alagad, “Sagana ang anihin, ngunit kakaunti ang mag-aani. Idalangin ninyo sa may-ari ng anihin na magpadala siya ng mga manggagawa sa kanyang aanihin.”
Video by JV Salayo : Teacher/Education consultant. Assistant site leader-Pathways Sta. Rosa. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
MONDAY, JULY 10, 2023Monday of the 14th Week in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Sts. Anatolia and Victoria, MartyrsMemorial of Sts. Rufina and Secunda, Martyrs on the Via Cornelia[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 9 : 18 - 26While Jesus was speaking, an official came forward,knelt down before him, and said,""My daughter has just died.But come, lay your hand on her, and she will live.""Jesus rose and followed him, and so did his disciples.A woman suffering hemorrhages for twelve years came up behind himand touched the tassel on his cloak.She said to herself, ""If only I can touch his cloak, I shall be cured.""Jesus turned around and saw her, and said,""Courage, daughter! Your faith has saved you.""And from that hour the woman was cured.When Jesus arrived at the official's houseand saw the flute players and the crowd who were making a commotion,he said, ""Go away! The girl is not dead but sleeping.""And they ridiculed him.When the crowd was put out, he came and took her by the hand,and the little girl arose.And news of this spread throughout all that land.Video by Lorna Campos: Leadership Trainer. Meta-Coach. Mentor. Youth Facilitator. Inspirational speaker. Covenanted member-Ligaya ng Panginoon. Senior woman leader-University District. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
LUNES, HULYO 10, 2023Lunes ng Ika-14 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay Santa Anatolia at Santa Victoria, mga martirPaggunata kay Santa Rufina at Secunda, mga martir ng Via Cornelia[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 9: 18 - 26Noong panahong iyon, samantalang nagsasalita si Hesus, may dumating na isang pinuno ng mga Judio. Lumuhod ito sa harapan niya at ang sabi, “Kamamatay lang po ng aking anak na babae; ngunit sumama lamang kayo sa akin at ipatong ang inyong kamay sa kanya ay mabubuhay siya.” Tumindig si Hesus at sumama sa kanya, gayun din ang kanyang mga alagad.Sumunod din ang isang babaing may labindalawang taon nang dinudugo. Lumapit ito sa likuran ni Hesus at hinipo ang laylayan ng kanyang damit. Sapagkat sinabi niya sa sarili, “Mahipo ko lang ang kanyang damit ay gagaling na ako.” Bumaling si Hesus at pagkakita sa kanya’y sinabi, “Anak, lakasan mo ang iyong loob! Pinagaling ka ng iyong pananalig.” Noon di’y gumaling ang babae.Nang dumating si Hesus sa bahay ng pinuno, nakita niya ang mga manunugtog ng plauta at ang maraming taong nagkakaingay. Sinabi niya, “Magsilabas kayo! Hindi patay ang bata; natutulog lang!” At siya’y pinagtawanan nila. Ngunit nang mapalabas na ang mga tao, pumasok siya, hinawakan sa kamay ang bata at ito’y nagbangon. At ang balita tungkol sa pangyayaring ito ay kumalat sa buong lupaing iyon.Video by Joey Binay: Sales-Industrial Essential Oil/Fragrances. Head-Communications Ministry. Member: North & Central Sector of MM-Familia#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
SUNDAY, JULY 9, 202314th Sunday in Ordinary TimeMemorial of Sts. Augustine Zhao Rong, Priest and Companions, Chinese MartyrsMemorial of St Adrian III, PopeMemorial of St Veronica Giuliani, Abbess, Capuchin Poor Clare[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 11 : 25 -30At that time Jesus exclaimed:"I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth,for although you have hidden these thingsfrom the wise and the learnedyou have revealed them to little ones.Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will.All things have been handed over to me by my Father.No one knows the Son except the Father,and no one knows the Father except the Sonand anyone to whom the Son wishes to reveal him.""Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened,and I will give you rest.Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,for I am meek and humble of heart;and you will find rest for yourselves.For my yoke is easy, and my burden light."Video by Aldem Salvana: Meta-NLP Trainer. Meta-Coach. Chief Learning Executive-Breakthrough Coaching and Consulting Inc. Author-The World Class Coach. Covenanted Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
LINGGO, HULYO 9, 2023Ika-14 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kina Sts. Augustine Zhao Rong, Pari at mga Kasamahan, Mga Martir na IntsikPaggunita kay Sto Adrian III, PapaPaggunita kay Santa Veronica Giuliani, Abbess, Capuchin Poor Clare [MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 11 : 25 - 30Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus, “Pinasasalamatan kita, Ama, Panginoon ng langit at lupa, sapagkat inilihim mo ang mga bagay na ito sa marurunong at matatalino at inihayag sa mga may kaloobang tulad ng sa bata. Oo, Ama, sapagkat gayun ang ikinalulugod mo.“Ibinigay sa akin ng aking Ama ang lahat ng bagay. Walang nakakikilala sa Anak kundi ang Ama, at walang nakakikilala sa Ama kundi ang Anak at yaong marapating pagpahayagan ng Anak.“Lumapit kayo sa akin, kayong lahat na napapagal at nabibigatan sa inyong pasanin, at kayo’y pagpapahingahin ko. Pasanin ninyo ang aking pamatok, at mag-aral kayo sa akin; ako’y maamo at mababang-loob at makasusumpong kayo ng kapahingahan para sa inyong kaluluwa. Sapagkat maginhawang dalhin ang aking pamatok, at magaan ang pasaning ibibigay ko sa inyo.”Video by Michael Shok Ariola: Servant leader/Full time missionary-Couples for Christ (CFC). Head of Ministry Development and Deployment Program.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
SATURDAY, JULY 8, 2023Saturday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Blessed Eugene III, PopeMemorial of Sts Aquila and Priscilla, Disciples of St Paul[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 9 : 14 - 17The disciples of John approached Jesus and said,"Why do we and the Pharisees fast much,but your disciples do not fast?"Jesus answered them, "Can the wedding guests mournas long as the bridegroom is with them?The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them,and then they will fast.No one patches an old cloak with a piece of unshrunken cloth,for its fullness pulls away from the cloak and the tear gets worse.People do not put new wine into old wineskins.Otherwise the skins burst, the wine spills out, and the skins are ruined.Rather, they pour new wine into fresh wineskins, and both are preserved." Video by Paulo de Alba: Training Manager-Alba Restaurante Espańol. Pastoral Leader South University District-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
SABADO, HULYO 8, 2023Sabado ng Ika-13 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay Blessed Eugene III, PapaPaggunita sa mga santong sina Aquila and Priscilla, Mga Disipulo ni Pablo
[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 9 : 14 - 17Noong panahong iyon, lumapit kay Hesus ang mga alagad ni Juan Bautista at ang wika, “Malimit kaming mag-ayuno, gayun din ang mga Pariseo. Bakit po hindi nag-aayuno ang inyong mga alagad?” Sumagot siya, “Maaari bang magdalamhati ang mga panauhin sa kasalan habang kasama nila ang lalaking ikinasal? Kapag wala na siya, saka pa lamang sila mag-aayuno.“Walang nagtatagpi ng bagong kayo sa isang lumang kasuutan; sapagkat mababatak nito ang tinagpian, at lalong lalaki ang punit. Wala ring nagsisilid ng bagong alak sa lumang sisidlang-balat. Kapag gayon ang ginawa, puputok ang balat, matatapon ang alak, at mawawasak ang sisidlan. Sa halip ay isinisilid ang bagong alak sa bagong sisidlang-balat, at sa gayo’y kapwa nagtatagal.”
Video by Lawrence Quintero: Missionary Development and Deployment Program Head of Couples for Christ #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
FRIDAY, JULY 7, 2023Friday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 9: 9 - 13As Jesus passed by,he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the customs post.He said to him, ""Follow me.""And he got up and followed him.While he was at table in his house,many tax collectors and sinners cameand sat with Jesus and his disciples.The Pharisees saw this and said to his disciples,""Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?""He heard this and said,""Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do.Go and learn the meaning of the words,I desire mercy, not sacrifice.I did not come to call the righteous but sinners."" Video by Vanessa Ocampo: Corporate Trainer/Financial Consultant. Senior Woman Leader Trainee/Pastoral Leader-Servants of the Living God Community (Ormoc, Leyte)#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
BIYERNES, HULYO 7, 2023Biyernes ng Ika-13 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 9: 9 - 13Noong panahong iyon, umalis si Hesus at sa kanyang paglakad, nakita niya ang isang taong ang pangala’y Mateo; nakaupo ito sa paningilan ng buwis. Sinabi ni Hesus sa kanya, “Sumunod ka sa akin.” Tumindig si Mateo at sumunod sa kanya.Nang si Hesus at ang kanyang mga alagad ay nasa bahay ni Mateo, dumating ang maraming publikano at mga makasalanan. At sila’y magkakasalong kumain. Nang makita ito ng mga Pariseo, tinanong nila ang kanyang mga alagad, “Bakit sumasalo sa mga publikano at mga makasalanan ang inyong guro? Narinig ito ni Hesus at siya ang sumagot, “Ang mga maysakit ang nangangailangan ng manggagamot, hindi ang mga walang sakit. Humayo kayo at unawain ninyo ang kahulugan nito, ‘Habag ang ibig ko at hindi hain.’ Sapagkat naparito ako upang tawagin ang mga makasalanan, hindi ang mga banal.”Video by Nadz Gawat: Training Head-BDO Network Bank-MSME. Preacher-Pathways ministry. Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023Thursday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of St Maria Goretti, Virgin and MartyrMemorial of Sts Roman PopeMemorial of Blessed Mary Theresa Ledochowska, Missionary sisters of St Peter ClaverMemorial of St Benedict XI, Pope[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 9 : 1 - 8After entering a boat, Jesus made the crossing, and came into his own town. And there people brought to him a paralytic lying on a stretcher. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "Courage, child, your sins are forgiven." At that, some of the scribes said to themselves, "This man is blaspheming." Jesus knew what they were thinking, and said, "Why do you harbor evil thoughts? Which is easier, to say, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Rise and walk'? But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins"– he then said to the paralytic, "Rise, pick up your stretcher, and go home." He rose and went home. When the crowds saw this they were struck with awe and glorified God who had given such authority to men.Video by Danny Dy: Management consultant and urban farmer. CEFAM-counselor. Former CYA and member of LNP. Core team member for National Family Life Service Coordination-BCBP#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus #BibleReflections
HUWEBES, HULYO 6, 2023Huwebes ng Ika-13 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay Santa Maria Goretti, Birhen at MartirPaggunita ng mga Santo Papa ng RomaPaggunita kay Blessed Maria Theresa Ledochowska, Mga Misyonaryong Kapatid sa St Peter ClaverPaggunita kay Sto Benedict XI, Pope[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 9: 1 - 8Noong panahong iyon, sumakay si Hesus sa bangka, tumawid sa kabilang ibayo at tumuloy sa sariling bayan. Pagdating niya roon, dinala sa kanya ng ilang katao ang isang paralitikong nakaratay sa kanyang higaan. Nang makita ni Hesus kung gaano kalaki ang kanilang pananalig, sinabi niya sa paralitiko, “Anak, lakasan mo ang iyong loob! Pinatatawad ka na sa iyong mga kasalanan.” Isinaloob ng ilang eskribang naroon, “Nilalapastangan ng taong ito ang Diyos.” Ngunit batid ni Hesus ang kanilang iniisip kaya’t sinabi niya, “Bakit kayo nag-iisip nang ganyan? Alin ba nag mas madali: ang sabihing, ‘Ipinatatawad na ang mga kasalanan mo,’ o ang sabihing, ‘Tumindig ka at lumakad,’? Patutunayan ko sa inyo na dito sa lupa ang Anak ng Tao’y may kapangyarihang magpatawad ng mga kasalanan.” At sinabi niya sa paralitiko, “Tumindig ka, dalhin mo ang iyong higaan, at umuwi ka.” Tumindig nga ang lalaki at umuwi. Nang makita ito ng mga tao, sila’y natakot at nagpuri sa Diyos na nagbigay ng ganitong kapangyarihan sa mga tao.Video by Ruel Aguirre: Pastoral Trainor for CFC leaders and missionaries for local and foreign deployment. Lay missionary assigned for long-term mission in Southern Africa and Kalinga province. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Hesus
WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 2023Wednesday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of St Antony M. Zaccaria, Priest, Founder of the Barnabitis[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 8: 28 - 34When Jesus came to the territory of the Gadarenes, two demoniacs who were coming from the tombs met him. They were so savage that no one could travel by that road. They cried out, "What have you to do with us, Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the appointed time?"
Some distance away a herd of many swine was feeding. The demons pleaded with him, "If you drive us out, send us into the herd of swine." And he said to them, "Go then!" They came out and entered the swine, and the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea where they drowned. The swineherds ran away, and when they came to the town they reported everything, including what had happened to the demoniacs. Thereupon the whole town came out to meet Jesus, and when they saw him they begged him to leave their district.
Video by Christopher Luke Felix: Missionary who works in compliance for a financial institution. A servant from the Church of St. Thomas More, Catholic Church. From Subang Jaya, Malaysia.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #Jesus
MIYERKULES, HULYO 5, 2023Miyerkules ng Ika-13 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Antonio Maria Zacarria, pari[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 8: 28 - 34Noong panahong iyon, nang dumating si Hesus sa ibayo, sa lupain ng mga Gadenero, sinalubong siya ng dalawang lalaking galing sa libingan. Sila’y inaalihan ng mga demonyo at napakababangis kaya’t walang mangahas dumaan doon. Pagdaka’y sumigaw sila: “Ano ang pakialam mo sa amin, Anak ng Diyos? Naparito ka ba upang pahirapan kami nang hindi pa panahon?” Sa di kalayuan ay may malaking kawan ng baboy na nanginginain. At namanhik sa kanya ang mga demonyo, “Kung kami’y palalayasin mo, bayaan mo kaming pumasok sa mga baboy na iyon.” Sinabi ni Hesus, “Humayo kayo.” Kaya’t lumabas sila sa dalawang lalaki at pumasok sa mga baboy. Ang buong kawan ay biglang sumibad ng takbo tungo sa bangin, nahulog sa lawa, at nalunod.Patakbong umuwi ng bayan ang mga tagapag-alaga ng kawan at pagdating doon ay ipinamalita ang lahat ng bagay, pati ang nangyari sa mga inalihan ng demonyo. Kaya’t lumabas ang buong bayan upang salubungin si Hesus. Pagkakita sa kanya, ipinamanhik nilang siya’y umalis sa kanilang lupain.Video by Edwin Hermoso: Professional photographer. Site Leader-Pathways Alabang, Pastoral Leader- South District of Ligaya ng Panginoon. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2023Tuesday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of St Elizabeth (Isabel) of PortugalMemorial of St Ulrich of Augsburg[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 8 : 23 - 27As Jesus got into a boat, his disciples followed him.Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea,so that the boat was being swamped by waves;but he was asleep.They came and woke him, saying,"Lord, save us! We are perishing!"He said to them, "Why are you terrified, O you of little faith?"Then he got up, rebuked the winds and the sea,and there was great calm.The men were amazed and said, "What sort of man is this,whom even the winds and the sea obey?"
Video by Francis Ortega: Training Consultant. Cell group leader/Part of the governing body/Member-Servants of the Lord's Vineyard. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa #God
MARTES, HULYO 4, 2023Martes ng Ika-13 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay Santa Isabel na taga-Portugal[MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 8:23 - 27Noong panahong iyon, sumakay si Hesus sa bangka, kasama ang kanyang mga alagad. Bumugso sa lawa ang isang malakas na unos at halos matabunan ng mga alon ang bangka. Ngunit natutulog noon si Hesus. Kaya’t nilapitan siya ng mga alagad at ginising. “Panginoon, tulungan ninyo kami!” sabi nila. “Lulubog tayo!” At sinabi niya sa kanila, “Ano’t kayo’y natatakot? Napakaliit naman ng pananalig ninyo!” Bumangon siya, sinaway ang hangin at ang dagat, at tumahimik ang mga ito. Namangha silang lahat at ang sabi, “Anong tao ito? Kahit ang hangin at ang dagat ay tumatalima sa kanya!”Video by Roy Azarcon: Research and Tutorial Services. Pathways Wide Intercession Ministry Head. Tahanan ng Panginoon Area Worker. Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
MONDAY, JULY 3, 2023Monday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time Feast of St Thomas the Apostle[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: JOHN 20 : 24 - 29 Thomas, called Didymus, one of the Twelve,was not with them when Jesus came.So the other disciples said to him, "We have seen the Lord."But Thomas said to them,"Unless I see the mark of the nails in his handsand put my finger into the nailmarksand put my hand into his side, I will not believe."Now a week later his disciples were again insideand Thomas was with them.Jesus came, although the doors were locked,and stood in their midst and said, "Peace be with you."Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here and see my hands,and bring your hand and put it into my side,and do not be unbelieving, but believe."Thomas answered and said to him, "My Lord and my God!"Jesus said to him, "Have you come to believe because you have seen me?Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed."
Video by Adrian Menezes: Software engineer. Full time missionary-Christ's Youth in Action (CYA) University of Santo Tomas. From Mumbai, India.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
LUNES, HULYO 3, 2023Lunes ng Ika-13 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonKapistahan ni Apostol Santo Tomas[MABUTING BALITA]: JUAN 20: 24 - 29Si Tomas na tinaguriang Kambal, isa sa Labindalawa, ay hindi nila kasama nang dumating si Hesus. Kaya’t sinabi sa kanya ng ibang alagad, “Nakita namin ang Panginoon!” Sumagot si Tomas, “Hindi ako maniniwala hangga’t di ko nakikita ang butas ng mga pako sa kanyang mga kamay, at naisusuot dito ang aking daliri, at hangga’t hindi ko naipapasok ang aking kamay sa kanyang tagiliran.”Makalipas ang walong araw, muling nagkatipon sa loob ng bahay ang mga alagad, kasama nila si Tomas. Nakapinid ang mga pinto, ngunit pumasok si Hesus at tumayo sa gitna nila. Sinabi niya, “Sumainyo ang kapayapaan!” Saka sinabi kay Tomas, “Tingnan mo ang aking mga kamay at ilapit dito ang iyong daliri. Ipasok mo ang iyong kamay sa aking tagiliran. Huwag ka nang mag-alinlangan, maniwala ka na.” Sumagot si Tomas, “Panginoon ko at Diyos ko!” Sinabi sa kanya ni Hesus, “Naniniwala ka na ba sapagkat nakita mo ako? Mapapalad ang mga naniniwala kahit hindi nila ako nakita.”
Video by Adrian Bondoc: Human Resources and Training Consultant. Executive Producer-Kakaiba Ka! Ministry. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. #POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
SUNDAY, JULY 2, 2023Sunday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saint Bernardino Realino, Jesuit[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 10: 37 - 42 Jesus said to his apostles:"Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me,and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me;and whoever does not take up his crossand follow after me is not worthy of me.Whoever finds his life will lose it,and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it."Whoever receives you received me,and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.Whoever receives a prophet because he is a prophetwill receive a prophet's reward,and whoever receives a righteous manbecause he is a righteous manwill receive a righteous man's reward.And whoever gives only a cup of cold waterto one of these little ones to drinkbecause the little one is a disciple—amen, I say to you, he will surely not lose his reward."
Video by Jim Orbe: Lay missionary. Regional Elder-Servants of the Word Brotherhood. Director-Kairos, Sword of the Spirit Asia.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
LINGGO, HULYO 2, 2023Linggo ng Ika-13 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Bernardino Realino, Hesiwata [MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 10: 37 - 42 Noong panahong iyon, sinabi ni Hesus sa kanyang mga apostol: “Ang umiibig sa ama o sa ina nang higit sa akin ay hindi karapat-dapat sa akin. At ang umiibig sa anak na lalaki o babae na higit sa akin ay hindi karapat-dapat sa akin. Ang hindi nagpapasan ng kanyang krus at sumusunod sa akin ay hindi karapat-dapat sa akin. Ang nag-iingat ng kanyang buhay ay siyang mawawalan nito, at ang nawawalan ng kanyang buhay dahil sa akin ay magkakamit nito.“Ang tumatanggap sa inyo ay tumatanggap sa akin, at ang tumatanggap sa akin ay tumatanggap sa nagsugo sa akin. Ang tumatanggap sa isang propeta dahil sa siya’y propeta ay tatanggap ng gantimpala ukol sa propeta. At ang tumatanggap sa isang taong matuwid dahil sa siya’y matuwid ay tatanggap ng gantimpalang nauukol sa taong matuwid. At sinumang magbigay ng kahit isang basong tubig na malamig sa isa sa maliliit na ito dahil sa ito’y alagad ko – tinitiyak ko sa inyong tatanggap siya ng gantimpala.”Video by Alvin Fabella : COO, EScience Corp, South Sector Evangelization Head, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Speaker. Retreat Master. Radio anchor, Kakaiba Ka! Contributor- Kerygma Magazine/Didache. https://who-are-you-following.blogspot.com/2020/06/if-youre-tired-of-waiting-this-post-is.html
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SATURDAY, JULY 1, 2023Saturday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saint Junipero Serra, priestMemorial of Saints Jules and Aaron, martyrs [GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MATTHEW 8: 5 - 17When Jesus entered Capernaum,a centurion approached him and appealed to him, saying,"Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, suffering dreadfully."He said to him, "I will come and cure him."The centurion said in reply,"Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof;only say the word and my servant will be healed.For I too am a man subject to authority,with soldiers subject to me.And I say to one, 'Go,' and he goes;and to another, 'Come here,' and he comes;and to my slave, 'Do this,' and he does it."When Jesus heard this, he was amazed and said to those following him,"Amen, I say to you, in no one in Israel have I found such faith.I say to you, many will come from the east and the west,and will recline with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacobat the banquet in the Kingdom of heaven,but the children of the Kingdomwill be driven out into the outer darkness,where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth."And Jesus said to the centurion,"You may go; as you have believed, let it be done for you."And at that very hour his servant was healed.Jesus entered the house of Peter,and saw his mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever.He touched her hand, the fever left her,and she rose and waited on him.When it was evening, they brought him manywho were possessed by demons,and he drove out the spirits by a word and cured all the sick,to fulfill what had been said by Isaiah the prophet:He took away our infirmities and bore our diseases.
Video by Jeng Quitain: Wife of Bobby Quitain. Mother of 4. Educator. Covenanted member-Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
SABADO, HULYO 1, 2023Sabado ng Ika-12 Linggo sa Karaniwang PanahonPaggunita kay San Junipero Serra, priestPaggunita kay Julio at Aaron, mga martir [MABUTING BALITA]: MATEO 8: 5 - 17Noong panahong iyon, pagpasok ni Hesus sa Capernaum, lumapit ang isang kapitang Romano at nakiusap sa kanya: “Ginoo, ang alipin ko po’y naparalisis. Siya’y nararatay sa amin at lubhang nahihirapan.” “Paroroon ako at pagagalingin siya,” sabi ni Hesus. Ngunit sumagot sa kanya ang kapitan, “Ginoo, hindi po ako karapat-dapat na puntahan pa ninyo sa aking bahay. Sabihin po lamang ninyo at gagaling na ang aking alipin. Ako’y nasa ilalim ng mga nakatataas na pinuno, at ako man ay may nasasakupang mga kawal. Kung sabihin ko sa isa, ‘Humayo ka!’ siya’y humahayo; at sa iba, ‘Halika!’ siya’y lumalapit; at sa aking alipin, ‘Gawin mo ito!’ at ginagawa niya.” Namangha si Hesus nang marinig ito, at sinabi niya sa mga taong sumusunod sa kanya, “Sinasabi ko sa inyo, na hindi ako nakatagpo kahit sa Israel ng ganito kalaking pananalig. Tandaan ninyo: marami ang darating buhat sa silangan at kanluran at dudulog sa hapag na kasalo nina Abraham, Isaac at Jacob sa kaharian ng langit. Ngunit marami sa lipi ng Israel ang itatapon sa kadiliman sa labas; doo’y mananangis sila at magngangalit ang kanilang ngipin.” At sinabi ni Hesus sa kapitan, “Umuwi na kayo; mangyayari ang hinihiling ninyo ayon sa inyong pananalig.” Noon di’y gumaling ang alipin ng kapitan.Pumunta si Hesus sa bahay ni Pedro at doo’y nakita niya ang biyenan nito, nakahiga at inaapoy ng lagnat. Hinawakan ni Hesus ang kamay ng babae at nawala ang lagnat nito. Pagkatapos, bumangon ito at naglingkod sa kanya.Nang gabing iyon, dinala kay Hesus ang maraming inaalihan ng mga demonyo. Sa isang salita lamang ay pinalayas niya ang masasamang espiritu, at pinagaling ang lahat ng may karamdaman. Ginawa niya ito upang matupad ang sinabi ni Propeta Isaias, “Kinuha niya ang ating mga kahinaan at binata ang ating mga karamdaman.”Video by: Bob Lopez: Communications specialist. Former Mission Director-Word of Joy Foundation/Institute for Pastoral Development. Trainer and formator serving dioceses, congregations and organizations. Faculty member. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.#POHopegiver #LandasngPagasa
Friday, May 7, 2021
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - Laying Down His Life
John 15:12-17
12 "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.
13 Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
14 You are my friends if you do what I command you.
15 No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you.
16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide; so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.
17 This I command you, to love one another.
Reflection by: Jim Orbe: Lay missionary. Regional Elder-Servants of the Word Brotherhood. Director-Kairos, Sword of the Spirit Asia.
Thursday, May 6, 2021
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - Your Joy Be Complete.
Jn 15:9-11
Jesus said to his disciples:
“As the Father loves me, so I also love you.
Remain in my love.
If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love,
just as I have kept my Father’s commandments
and remain in his love.
“I have told you this so that
my joy might be in you and
your joy might be complete.”
Reflection by: Danny Dy: Management consultant and urban farmer. CEFAM-counselor. Former CYA and member of LNP.Core team member for National Family Life Service Coordination-BCBP
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - Abide in Him
Jn 15:1-8
Jesus said to his disciples:
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower.
He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit,
and everyone that does he prunes so that it bears more fruit.
You are already pruned because of the word that I spoke to you.
Remain in me, as I remain in you.
Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own
unless it remains on the vine,
so neither can you unless you remain in me.
I am the vine, you are the branches.
Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit,
because without me you can do nothing.
Anyone who does not remain in me
will be thrown out like a branch and wither;
people will gather them and throw them into a fire
and they will be burned.
If you remain in me and my words remain in you,
ask for whatever you want and it will be done for you.
By this is my Father glorified,
that you bear much fruit and become my disciples.”
Reflection by: Christopher Luke Felix: Compliance Executive for a local bank. Missionary for the youth and young adults called FIT (Faith, Integrity and Truth). Covenanted Member- Servants of Yahweh Covenant Community-KL, Malaysia.
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - Peace.
Jn 14:27-31a
Jesus said to his disciples:
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.
Not as the world gives do I give it to you.
Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.
You heard me tell you,
‘I am going away and I will come back to you.’
If you loved me,
you would rejoice that I am going to the Father;
for the Father is greater than I.
And now I have told you this before it happens,
so that when it happens you may believe.
I will no longer speak much with you,
for the ruler of the world is coming.
He has no power over me,
but the world must know that I love the Father
and that I do just as the Father has commanded me.”
Reflection by: Steve Sandoval: CEO and Training Director-LeadCore Training and Consultancy, Strategic Planner, Organizational Development Expert, Site Leader-Pathways Sta. Rosa, Pastoral Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon
Monday, May 3, 2021
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - God should be your Ultimate Goal
Jn 14:6-14
Jesus said to Thomas, “I am the way and the truth and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through me.
If you know me, then you will also know my Father.
From now on you do know him and have seen him.”
Philip said to him,
“Master, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.”
Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you for so long a time
and you still do not know me, Philip?
Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.
How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?
Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me?
The words that I speak to you I do not speak on my own.
The Father who dwells in me is doing his works.
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me,
or else, believe because of the works themselves.
Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever believes in me will do the works that I do and will do greater ones than these, because I am going to the Father. And whatever you ask in my name, I will do,
so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
If you ask anything of me in my name, I will do it.”
Reflection by: Alvin Fabella: COO-EScience. South Sector Evangelization Head, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Speaker. Retreat Master. Radio anchor, Kakaiba Ka! Contributor- Didache. Author.
Sunday, May 2, 2021
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - Rootedness, Faithfulness, Fruitfulness
John 15:1-8
Jesus said to his disciples:
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower.
He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit, and every one that does he prunes so that it bears more fruit.
You are already pruned because of the word that I spoke to you.
Remain in me, as I remain in you.
Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it remains on the vine,
so neither can you unless you remain in me.
I am the vine, you are the branches.
Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing.
Anyone who does not remain in me
will be thrown out like a branch and wither; people will gather them and throw them into a fire and they will be burned.
If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask for whatever you want and it will be done for you.
By this is my Father glorified,
that you bear much fruit and become my disciples.”
Reflection by: Jon Kasilag: Founding Principal Engineer-AMH Phils.Inc., Former Senior Lecturer-UP,Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon, Site Leader-Pathways North Quezon City.
Saturday, May 1, 2021
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - Knowing the Father Thru the Son
Jn 14:7-14
Jesus said to his disciples:
“If you know me, then you will also know my Father.
From now on you do know him and have seen him.”
Philip said to Jesus,
“Master, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.”
Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you for so long a time
and you still do not know me, Philip?
Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.
How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?
Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me?
The words that I speak to you I do not speak on my own.
The Father who dwells in me is doing his works.
Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me,
or else, believe because of the works themselves.
Amen, amen, I say to you,
whoever believes in me will do the works that I do,
and will do greater ones than these,
because I am going to the Father.
And whatever you ask in my name, I will do,
so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
If you ask anything of me in my name, I will do it.”
Reflection by: Atty. Ted Te: Human rights lawyer. Faculty member. Regional director for Western Visayas-Lingkod ng Panginoon, Sector evangelization head-Pathways. Former spokesperson-Supreme Court.
Friday, April 30, 2021
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - Everything’s Going to be Alright
John 14:1-6
Jesus said to his disciples:
“Do not let your hearts be troubled.
You have faith in God; have faith also in me.
In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places.
If there were not,
would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?
And if I go and prepare a place for you,
I will come back again and take you to myself,
so that where I am you also may be.
Where I am going you know the way.”
Thomas said to him,
“Master, we do not know where you are going;
how can we know the way?”
Jesus said to him, “I am the way and the truth and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through me.”
Reflection by: Bobby Quitain: Lawyer. Professor. Best-selling author. Preacher. Missionary.
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Memorial of Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - We bring Christ to Others
John 13:16-20
When Jesus had washed the disciples’ feet, he said to them:
“Amen, amen, I say to you, no slave is greater than his master
nor any messenger greater than the one who sent him.
If you understand this, blessed are you if you do it.
I am not speaking of all of you.
I know those whom I have chosen.
But so that the Scripture might be fulfilled,
The one who ate my food has raised his heel against me.
From now on I am telling you before it happens,
so that when it happens you may believe that I AM.
Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever receives the one I send
receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.”
Reflection by: Raoul Roncal: Lay missionary/Brother-The Servants of the Word. Theology Instructor-Ateneo de Manila University. Licensed Engineer (ECE)
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Easter
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - Light of the World
John 12:44-50
Jesus cried out and said,
“Whoever believes in me believes not only in me
but also in the one who sent me,
and whoever sees me sees the one who sent me.
I came into the world as light,
so that everyone who believes in me might not remain in darkness.
And if anyone hears my words and does not observe them,
I do not condemn him,
for I did not come to condemn the world but to save the world.
Whoever rejects me and does not accept my words
has something to judge him: the word that I spoke,
it will condemn him on the last day,
because I did not speak on my own,
but the Father who sent me commanded me what to say and speak.
And I know that his commandment is eternal life.
So what I say, I say as the Father told me.”
Reflection by: Vanessa Ocampo: Corporate Trainer/Financial Consultant, Senior Woman Leader Trainee/Pastoral Leader-Servants of the Living God Community (Ormoc, Leyte)
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Easter
Feast of St Zita
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - You are Mine!
JOHN 10:22-30
22It was the feast of the Dedication at Jerusalem;
23it was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon.
24So the Jews gathered round him and said to him, "How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly."
25Jesus answered them, "I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness to me;
26but you do not believe, because you do not belong to my sheep.
27My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me;
28and I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish, and no one shall snatch them out of my hand.
29My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand.
30I and the Father are one."
Reflection by: Jeng Aquino-Quitain: Wife of Bobby Quitain. Mother of 4. Educator. Covenanted member-Ligaya ng Panginoon.
Monday, April 26, 2021
Monday of the Fourth Week of Easter
Feast of St Paschasius Radbertus
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - Enter the Gate of the Good Shepherd
JOHN 10:1-10
1"Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber;
2but he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
3To him the gatekeeper opens; the sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.
4When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice.
5A stranger they will not follow, but they will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers."
6This figure Jesus used with them, but they did not understand what he was saying to them.
7So Jesus again said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep.
8All who came before me are thieves and robbers; but the sheep did not heed them.
9I am the door; if any one enters by me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. 10The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.
Reflection by: Lou Sitaca: Lawyer. Businesswoman. Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon. Senior Woman Leader-Ligaya ng Panginoon
Sunday, April 25, 2021
Fourth Sunday of Easter
The Good Shepherd Sunday
World Day of Prayer for Vocations
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - The Good Shepherd
JOHN 10:11-18
11I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
12He who is a hireling and not a shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees; and the wolf snatches them and scatters them.
13He flees because he is a hireling and cares nothing for the sheep.
14I am the good shepherd; I know my own and my own know me,
15as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep.
16And I have other sheep, that are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will heed my voice. So there shall be one flock, one shepherd.
17For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again.
18No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again; this charge I have received from my Father."
Reflection by: Jim Orbe: Lay missionary. Regional Elder-Servants of the Word Brotherhood. Director-Kairos, Sword of the Spirit Asia.
Saturday, April 24, 2021
Saturday of the Third Week of Easter
Feast of St Fidelis of Sigmaringen
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - Hang on to Jesus
John 6:60-69
60 Many therefore of his disciples, when they had heard this, said, This is an hard saying; who can hear it?
61 When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, Doth this offend you?
62 What and if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before?
63 It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.
64 But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him.
65 And he said, Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my Father.
66 From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.
67 Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away?
68 Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.
69 And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God.
Reflection by: Kirby Llaban: Author. Speaker. Missionary-Couples for Christ.
Friday, April 23, 2021
Friday of the Third Week of Easter
Feast of St George and St Aldalbert
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - Christ in Us
JOHN 6:52-59
52The Jews then disputed among themselves, saying, "How can this man give us his flesh to eat?"
53So Jesus said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of man and drink his blood, you have no life in you;
54he who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day.
55For my flesh is food indeed, and my blood is drink indeed.
56He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him.
57As the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so he who eats me will live because of me.
58This is the bread which came down from heaven, not such as the fathers ate and died; he who eats this bread will live for ever."
59This he said in the synagogue, as he taught at Caper'na-um.
Reflection by: Danny Dy: Management consultant and urban farmer. CEFAM-counselor. Former CYA and member of LNP.Core team member for National Family Life Service Coordination-BCBP
Thursday, April 22, 2021
Thursday of the Third Week of Easter
Feast of St Leonides
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - Eat this Bread and You will Live
JOHN 6:44-51
44No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him; and I will raise him up at the last day.
45It is written in the prophets, `And they shall all be taught by God.' Every one who has heard and learned from the Father comes to me.
46Not that any one has seen the Father except him who is from God; he has seen the Father.
47Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes has eternal life.
48I am the bread of life.
49Your fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, and they died.
50This is the bread which comes down from heaven, that a man may eat of it and not die.
51I am the living bread which came down from heaven; if any one eats of this bread, he will live for ever; and the bread which I shall give for the life of the world is my flesh."
Reflection by: Raoul Roncal: Lay missionary/Brother-The Servants of the Word. Theology Instructor-Ateneo de Manila University. Licensed Engineer (ECE)
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Wednesday of the Third Week of Easter
Feast of St Anselm
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - Jesus is our Staple
JOHN 6:35-40
35Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life; he who comes to me shall not hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst.
36But I said to you that you have seen me and yet do not believe.
37All that the Father gives me will come to me; and him who comes to me I will not cast out.
38For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent me;
39and this is the will of him who sent me, that I should lose nothing of all that he has given me, but raise it up at the last day.
40For this is the will of my Father, that every one who sees the Son and believes in him should have eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day."
Reflection by: Christopher Luke Felix: Compliance Executive for a local bank. Missionary for the youth and young adults called FIT (Faith, Integrity and Truth). Covenanted Member- Servants of Yahweh Covenant Community-KL, Malaysia.
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Tuesday of the Third Week of Easter
Feast of St Sulpicius
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - The Bread of Life
JOHN 6:30-35
30So they said to him, "Then what sign do you do, that we may see, and believe you? What work do you perform?
31Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written, `He gave them bread from heaven to eat.'"
32Jesus then said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven; my Father gives you the true bread from heaven.
33For the bread of God is that which comes down from heaven, and gives life to the world."
34They said to him, "Lord, give us this bread always."
35Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life; he who comes to me shall not hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst.
Reflection by: Steve Sandoval: CEO and Training Director-LeadCore Training and Consultancy, Strategic Planner, Organizational Development Expert, Site Leader-Pathways Sta. Rosa, Pastoral Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon
Monday, April 19, 2021
Monday of the Third Week of Easter
Feast of St Alphege
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - Be the Message!
JOHN 6:22-29
22On the next day the people who remained on the other side of the sea saw that there had been only one boat there, and that Jesus had not entered the boat with his disciples, but that his disciples had gone away alone.
23However, boats from Tiber'i-as came near the place where they ate the bread after the Lord had given thanks.
24So when the people saw that Jesus was not there, nor his disciples, they themselves got into the boats and went to Caper'na-um, seeking Jesus.
25When they found him on the other side of the sea, they said to him, "Rabbi, when did you come here?"
26Jesus answered them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, you seek me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves.
27Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to eternal life, which the Son of man will give to you; for on him has God the Father set his seal."
28Then they said to him, "What must we do, to be doing the works of God?"
29Jesus answered them, "This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent."
Reflection by: Jon Kasilag: Founding Principal Engineer-AMH Phils.Inc., Former Senior Lecturer-UP,Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon, Site Leader-Pathways North Quezon City.
Sunday, April 18, 2021
Third Sunday of Easter
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - Witnesses to God's Works
LUKE 24:35-48
35Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread.
36As they were saying this, Jesus himself stood among them.
37But they were startled and frightened, and supposed that they saw a spirit.
38And he said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do questionings rise in your hearts?
39See my hands and my feet, that it is I myself; handle me, and see; for a spirit has not flesh and bones as you see that I have."
41And while they still disbelieved for joy, and wondered, he said to them, "Have you anything here to eat?"
42They gave him a piece of broiled fish,
43and he took it and ate before them.
44Then he said to them, "These are my words which I spoke to you, while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and the psalms must be fulfilled." 45Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures,
46and said to them, "Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead,
47and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be preached in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.
48You are witnesses of these things.
Reflection by: Lorna Campos: Leadership Trainer. Meta-Coach. Mentor. Youth Facilitator. Inspirational speaker. Covenanted member-Ligaya ng Panginoon. Senior woman leader-University District.
Saturday, April 17, 2021
Saturday of the Second Week of Easter
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - Our Visible God Amidst our Invisible Enemy
JOHN 6:16-21
16When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea,
17got into a boat, and started across the sea to Caper'na-um. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them.
18The sea rose because a strong wind was blowing.
19When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and drawing near to the boat. They were frightened,
20but he said to them, "It is I; do not be afraid."
21Then they were glad to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat was at the land to which they were going.
Reflection by: Atty. Ted Te: Human rights lawyer. Faculty member. Regional director for Western Visayas-Lingkod ng Panginoon, Sector evangelization head-Pathways. Former spokesperson-Supreme Court.
Friday, April 16, 2021
Friday of the Second Week of Easter
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - Five Loaves and Two Fishes
JOHN 6:1-15
1After this Jesus went to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of Tiber'i-as.
2And a multitude followed him, because they saw the signs which he did on those who were diseased.
3Jesus went up on the mountain, and there sat down with his disciples.
4Now the Passover, the feast of the Jews, was at hand.
5Lifting up his eyes, then, and seeing that a multitude was coming to him, Jesus said to Philip, "How are we to buy bread, so that these people may eat?"
6This he said to test him, for he himself knew what he would do.
7Philip answered him, "Two hundred denarii would not buy enough bread for each of them to get a little."
8One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, said to him,
9"There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two fish; but what are they among so many?"
10Jesus said, "Make the people sit down." Now there was much grass in the place; so the men sat down, in numbers about five thousand.
11Jesus then took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated; so also the fish, as much as they wanted.
12And when they had eaten their fill, he told his disciples, "Gather up the fragments left over, that nothing may be lost."
13So they gathered them up and filled twelve baskets with fragments from the five barley loaves, left by those who had eaten.
14When the people saw the sign which he had done, they said, "This is indeed the prophet who is to come into the world!"
15Perceiving then that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, Jesus withdrew again to the mountain by himself.
Reflection by: Abyong Calo: Lay missionary/brother-Servants of the Word. Regional Director for Mega Manila and International missions (UAE and Singapore)-Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon. Licensed Electrical Engineer.
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Thursday of the Second Week of Easter
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - The Lord Gives Totally
JOHN 3:31-36
31He who comes from above is above all; he who is of the earth belongs to the earth, and of the earth he speaks; he who comes from heaven is above all.
32He bears witness to what he has seen and heard, yet no one receives his testimony;
33he who receives his testimony sets his seal to this, that God is true.
34For he whom God has sent utters the words of God, for it is not by measure that he gives the Spirit; 35the Father loves the Son, and has given all things into his hand.
36He who believes in the Son has eternal life; he who does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God rests upon him.
Reflection by: Raoul Roncal: Lay missionary/Brother-The Servants of the Word. Theology Instructor-Ateneo de Manila University. Licensed Engineer (ECE)
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Wednesday of the Second Week of Easter
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - God's Great Love for Us
JOHN 3:16-21
16For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
17For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.
18He who believes in him is not condemned; he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.
19And this is the judgment, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
20For every one who does evil hates the light, and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed.
21But he who does what is true comes to the light, that it may be clearly seen that his deeds have been wrought in God.
Reflection by: Vanessa Ocampo: Corporate Trainer/Financial Consultant, Senior Woman Leader Trainee/Pastoral Leader-Servants of the Living God Community (Ormoc, Leyte)
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Tuesday of the Second Week of Easter
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - The Joy of the Resurrection
JOHN 3:7-15
7Do not marvel that I said to you, `You must be born anew.'
8The wind blows where it wills, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know whence it comes or whither it goes; so it is with every one who is born of the Spirit."
9Nicode'mus said to him, "How can this be?"
10Jesus answered him, "Are you a teacher of Israel, and yet you do not understand this?
11Truly, truly, I say to you, we speak of what we know, and bear witness to what we have seen; but you do not receive our testimony.
12If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you heavenly things?
13No one has ascended into heaven but he who descended from heaven, the Son of man.
14And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up,
15that whoever believes in him may have eternal life."
Video by: Jeng Aquino-Quitain: Wife of Bobby Quitain. Mother of 4. Educator. Covenanted member-Ligaya ng Panginoon.
Monday, April 12, 2021
Monday of the Second Week of Easter
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - The Closet Christian
JOHN 3:1-8
1Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicode'mus, a ruler of the Jews.
2This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, "Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do, unless God is with him."
3Jesus answered him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God."
4Nicode'mus said to him, "How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born?"
5Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.
6That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
7Do not marvel that I said to you, `You must be born anew.'
8The wind blows where it wills, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know whence it comes or whither it goes; so it is with every one who is born of the Spirit."
Reflection by: Alvin Fabella: COO-EScience. South Sector Evangelization Head, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Speaker. Retreat Master. Radio anchor, Kakaiba Ka! Contributor- Didache. Author.
Sunday, April 11, 2021
Sunday of DIVINE MERCY
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - Stop Doubting and Believe
JOHN 20:19-31
19On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you."
20When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord.
21Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you."
22And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit.
23If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained."
24Now Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came.
25So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord." But he said to them, "Unless I see in his hands the print of the nails, and place my finger in the mark of the nails, and place my hand in his side, I will not believe."
26Eight days later, his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. The doors were shut, but Jesus came and stood among them, and said, "Peace be with you."
27Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side; do not be faithless, but believing."
28Thomas answered him, "My Lord and my God!"
29Jesus said to him, "Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe."
30Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book;
31but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in his name.
Reflection by: Aldem Salvana: Meta-NLP Trainer. Meta-Coach. Chief Learning Executive-Breakthrough Coaching and Consulting Inc. Author-The World Class Coach. Covenanted Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.
Saturday, April 10, 2021
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - Witnesses to the World
MARK 16:9-15
9Now when he rose early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons.
10She went and told those who had been with him, as they mourned and wept.
11But when they heard that he was alive and had been seen by her, they would not believe it.
12After this he appeared in another form to two of them, as they were walking into the country.
13And they went back and told the rest, but they did not believe them.
14Afterward he appeared to the eleven themselves as they sat at table; and he upbraided them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they had not believed those who saw him after he had risen.
15And he said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to the whole creation.
Reflection by: Atty. Ted Te: Human rights lawyer. Faculty member. Regional director for Western Visayas-Lingkod ng Panginoon, Sector evangelization head-Pathways. Former spokesperson-Supreme Court.
April 9, 2021
Friday in the Octave of Easter
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - FISHERS OF MEN
JOHN 21:1-14
1After this Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tibe'ri-as; and he revealed himself in this way.
2Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathan'a-el of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zeb'edee, and two others of his disciples were together.
3Simon Peter said to them, "I am going fishing." They said to him, "We will go with you." They went out and got into the boat; but that night they caught nothing.
4Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the beach; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.
5Jesus said to them, "Children, have you any fish?" They answered him, "No."
6He said to them, "Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some." So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in, for the quantity of fish.
7That disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord!" When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his clothes, for he was stripped for work, and sprang into the sea.
8But the other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, but about a hundred yards off.
9When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire there, with fish lying on it, and bread.
10Jesus said to them, "Bring some of the fish that you have just caught."
11So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, a hundred and fifty-three of them; and although there were so many, the net was not torn.
12Jesus said to them, "Come and have breakfast." Now none of the disciples dared ask him, "Who are you?" They knew it was the Lord.
13Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and so with the fish.
14This was now the third time that Jesus was revealed to the disciples after he was raised from the dead.
Video by: Abyong Calo: Lay missionary/brother-Servants of the Word. Regional Director for Mega Manila and International missions (UAE and Singapore)-Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon. Licensed Electrical Engineer.
April 8, 2021
Thursday in the Octave of Easter
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - TRIUMPHANT BATTLE SCARS
LUKE 24:35-48
35Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread.
36As they were saying this, Jesus himself stood among them.
37But they were startled and frightened, and supposed that they saw a spirit.
38And he said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do questionings rise in your hearts?
39See my hands and my feet, that it is I myself; handle me, and see; for a spirit has not flesh and bones as you see that I have."
41And while they still disbelieved for joy, and wondered, he said to them, "Have you anything here to eat?"
42They gave him a piece of broiled fish,
43and he took it and ate before them.
44Then he said to them, "These are my words which I spoke to you, while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and the psalms must be fulfilled." 45Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures,
46and said to them, "Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead,
47and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be preached in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. 48You are witnesses of these things.
Reflection by: Danny Dy: Management consultant and urban farmer. CEFAM-counselor. Former CYA and member of LNP.Core team member for National Family Life Service Coordination-BCBP
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Wednesday in the Octave of Easter
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - Jesus is Walking with Me
LUKE 24:13-35
13That very day two of them were going to a village named Emma'us, about seven miles from Jerusalem,
14and talking with each other about all these things that had happened.
15While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. 16But their eyes were kept from recognizing him.
17And he said to them, "What is this conversation which you are holding with each other as you walk?" And they stood still, looking sad.
18Then one of them, named Cle'opas, answered him, "Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?"
19And he said to them, "What things?" And they said to him, "Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people,
20and how our chief priests and rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death, and crucified him.
21But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since this happened.
22Moreover, some women of our company amazed us. They were at the tomb early in the morning
23and did not find his body; and they came back saying that they had even seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive.
24Some of those who were with us went to the tomb, and found it just as the women had said; but him they did not see."
25And he said to them, "O foolish men, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken!
26Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?"
27And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.
28So they drew near to the village to which they were going. He appeared to be going further,
29but they constrained him, saying, "Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent." So he went in to stay with them.
30When he was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to them.
31And their eyes were opened and they recognized him; and he vanished out of their sight.
32They said to each other, "Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the scriptures?"
33And they rose that same hour and returned to Jerusalem; and they found the eleven gathered together and those who were with them,
34who said, "The Lord has risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!"
35Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread.
Reflection by: Christopher Luke Felix: Compliance Executive for a local bank. Missionary for the youth and young adults called FIT (Faith, Integrity and Truth). Covenanted Member- Servants of Yahweh Covenant Community-KL, Malaysia.
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Tuesday within the Octave of Easter
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - Appropriating the Victory of Easter
JOHN 20:11-18
11But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb;
12and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and one at the feet.
13They said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?" She said to them, "Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him."
14Saying this, she turned round and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus.
15Jesus said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping? Whom do you seek?" Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, "Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away."
16Jesus said to her, "Mary." She turned and said to him in Hebrew, "Rab-bo'ni!" (which means Teacher).
17Jesus said to her, "Do not hold me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brethren and say to them, I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God."
18Mary Mag'dalene went and said to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord"; and she told them that he had said these things to her.
Reflection by: Steve Sandoval: CEO and Training Director-LeadCore Training and Consultancy, Strategic Planner, Organizational Development Expert, Site Leader-Pathways Sta. Rosa, Pastoral Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon
Monday, April 5, 2021
Monday within the Octave of Easter
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - UNSTOPPABLE
MATTHEW 28:8-15
8So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples.
9And behold, Jesus met them and said, "Hail!" And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him.
10Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid; go and tell my brethren to go to Galilee, and there they will see me."
11While they were going, behold, some of the guard went into the city and told the chief priests all that had taken place.
12And when they had assembled with the elders and taken counsel, they gave a sum of money to the soldiers
13and said, "Tell people, `His disciples came by night and stole him away while we were asleep.'
14And if this comes to the governor's ears, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble."
15So they took the money and did as they were directed; and this story has been spread among the Jews to this day.
Reflection by: Alvin Fabella: COO-EScience. South Sector Evangelization Head, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Speaker. Retreat Master. Radio anchor, Kakaiba Ka! Contributor- Didache. Author.
Sunday, April 4, 2021
EASTER SUNDAY THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD
FACES AND MASKS, A Holy Week Special
Brought to you by the Pathways Ministry thru the efforts of Pathways of Hope
JOHN 20:1-9
1Now on the first day of the week Mary Mag'dalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb.
2So she ran, and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, "They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him."
3Peter then came out with the other disciple, and they went toward the tomb.
4They both ran, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first;
5and stooping to look in, he saw the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go in.
6Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb; he saw the linen cloths lying,
7and the napkin, which had been on his head, not lying with the linen cloths but rolled up in a place by itself.
8Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed;
9for as yet they did not know the scripture, that he must rise from the dead.
Reflection by: Dr Jake Yap: Brother-Servants of the Word, Professor of Dogmatic and Systematic Theology-Loyola School of Theology (ADMU), Coordinator-in-Charge of Teaching-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon, Doctorate in Theology-University of Oxford
Reflection Questions:
- How fully do you entrust your life to Jesus at this time of sickness or confusion?
- Will you still trust Jesus even if you don’t understand everything?
- What are the things that you want Jesus to make you understand at this time?
- How will you express your trust in Jesus?
Saturday, April 3, 2021
Holy Saturday At the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter - Mary of Magdala
FACES AND MASKS, A Holy Week Special "LOVE"
Brought to you by the Pathways Ministry thru the efforts of Pathways of Hope
MARK 16:1-7
1And when the sabbath was past, Mary Mag'dalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salo'me, bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him.
2And very early on the first day of the week they went to the tomb when the sun had risen.
3And they were saying to one another, "Who will roll away the stone for us from the door of the tomb?"
4And looking up, they saw that the stone was rolled back; -- it was very large.
5And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe; and they were amazed.
6And he said to them, "Do not be amazed; you seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen, he is not here; see the place where they laid him.
7But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him, as he told you."
Reflection by: Jeng Aquino-Quitain: Wife of Bobby Quitain. Mother of 4. Educator. Covenanted member-Ligaya ng Panginoon.
Reflection Questions:
- Do you feel that grief, fear, and confusion are your constant companions in this time of pandemic? Where do you think Jesus is in this darkness?
- Will you stay with Jesus in the midst of this darkness?
- What is the Lord asking you to surrender to express your total trust in Him?
Friday, April 2, 2021
GOOD FRIDAY - The Virgin Mary, Our Mother, and St. John the Beloved
FACES AND MASKS, A Holy Week Special "GRIEF"
Brought to you by the Pathways Ministry thru the efforts of Pathways of Hope
JOHN 18:1-19:42
23When the soldiers had crucified Jesus they took his garments and made four parts, one for each soldier; also his tunic. But the tunic was without seam, woven from top to bottom;
24so they said to one another, "Let us not tear it, but cast lots for it to see whose it shall be." This was to fulfil the scripture, "They parted my garments among them, and for my clothing they cast lots."
25So the soldiers did this. But standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Mag'dalene.
26When Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing near, he said to his mother, "Woman, behold, your son!"
27Then he said to the disciple, "Behold, your mother!" And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home.
28After this Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfil the scripture), "I thirst."
29A bowl full of vinegar stood there; so they put a sponge full of the vinegar on hyssop and held it to his mouth.
30When Jesus had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished"; and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.
31Since it was the day of Preparation, in order to prevent the bodies from remaining on the cross on the sabbath (for that sabbath was a high day), the Jews asked Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.
32So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first, and of the other who had been crucified with him;
33but when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs.
34But one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and at once there came out blood and water.
35He who saw it has borne witness -- his testimony is true, and he knows that he tells the truth -- that you also may believe.
36For these things took place that the scripture might be fulfilled, "Not a bone of him shall be broken."
37And again another scripture says, "They shall look on him whom they have pierced."
38After this Joseph of Arimathe'a, who was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly, for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus, and Pilate gave him leave. So he came and took away his body.
39Nicode'mus also, who had at first come to him by night, came bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about a hundred pounds' weight.
40They took the body of Jesus, and bound it in linen cloths with the spices, as is the burial custom of the Jews.
41Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb where no one had ever been laid.
42So because of the Jewish day of Preparation, as the tomb was close at hand, they laid Jesus there.
Reflection by: Bob Lopez: Communications specialist. Former Mission Director-Word of Joy Foundation/Institute for Pastoral Development. Trainer and formator serving dioceses, congregations and organizations. Faculty member. Covenanted member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.
Reflection Questions:
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Have you experienced grief? For whom? For what?
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Where was Jesus in your grief?
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Who did God send you to comfort you in your sorrow or grief?
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What did He sent you to give you purpose?
Thursday, April 1, 2021
MAUNDY THURSDAY - Simon Peter
FACES AND MASKS, A Holy Week Special "SERVANT"
Brought to you by the Pathways Ministry thru the efforts of Pathways of Hope
JOHN 13:1-15
1Now before the feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.
2And during supper, when the devil had already put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him,
3Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he had come from God and was going to God,
4rose from supper, laid aside his garments, and girded himself with a towel.
5Then he poured water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which he was girded.
7Jesus answered him, "What I am doing you do not know now, but afterward you will understand."
8Peter said to him, "You shall never wash my feet." Jesus answered him, "If I do not wash you, you have no part in me."
9Simon Peter said to him, "Lord, not my feet only but also my hands and my head!"
10Jesus said to him, "He who has bathed does not need to wash, except for his feet, but he is clean all over; and you are clean, but not every one of you."
11For he knew who was to betray him; that was why he said, "You are not all clean."
12When he had washed their feet, and taken his garments, and resumed his place, he said to them, "Do you know what I have done to you?
13You call me Teacher and Lord; and you are right, for so I am.
14If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet.
15For I have given you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you.
Reflection by: Joey Binay: Sales-Industrial Essential Oil/Fragrances. Head-Communications Ministry. Member: North & Central Sector of MM-Familia
Reflection Questions:
- How can I be stronger or braver for God?
- How can I be a good servant leader?
- Ask God for the grace to be courageous for HIm.
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
HOLY WEDNESDAY | SPY WEDNESDAY - Judas Iscariot
FACES AND MASKS, A Holy Week Special "THE CONFESSION"
Brought to you by the Pathways Ministry thru the efforts of Pathways of Hope
MATTHEW 26:14-25
14Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests
15and said, "What will you give me if I deliver him to you?" And they paid him thirty pieces of silver.
16And from that moment he sought an opportunity to betray him.
17Now on the first day of Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying, "Where will you have us prepare for you to eat the passover?"
18He said, "Go into the city to a certain one, and say to him, `The Teacher says, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at your house with my disciples.'"
19And the disciples did as Jesus had directed them, and they prepared the passover.
20When it was evening, he sat at table with the twelve disciples;
21and as they were eating, he said, "Truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me."
22And they were very sorrowful, and began to say to him one after another, "Is it I, Lord?"
23He answered, "He who has dipped his hand in the dish with me, will betray me.
24The Son of man goes as it is written of him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! It would have been better for that man if he had not been born."
25Judas, who betrayed him, said, "Is it I, Master?" He said to him, "You have said so."
Reflection by: Steve Sandoval: CEO and Training Director-LeadCore Training and Consultancy, Strategic Planner, Organizational Development Expert, Site Leader-Pathways Sta. Rosa, Pastoral Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon
Reflection Questions:
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Do we, in our daily prayer time, examine our motivation and align with our true purpose, which is to love God and to do all things in His honor?
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Do we have unconfessed sins in our life?
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Do we seek the Sacrament of Reconciliation, even for seemingly small sins?
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Whenever available, go to confession
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
HOLY TUESDAY - John The Beloved
FACES AND MASKS, A Holy Week Special "HUMILITY"
Brought to you by the Pathways Ministry thru the efforts of Pathways of Hope
JOHN 13:21-33, 36-38
21When Jesus had thus spoken, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, "Truly, truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me."
22The disciples looked at one another, uncertain of whom he spoke.
23One of his disciples, whom Jesus loved, was lying close to the breast of Jesus;
24so Simon Peter beckoned to him and said, "Tell us who it is of whom he speaks."
25So lying thus, close to the breast of Jesus, he said to him, "Lord, who is it?"
26Jesus answered, "It is he to whom I shall give this morsel when I have dipped it." So when he had dipped the morsel, he gave it to Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot.
27Then after the morsel, Satan entered into him. Jesus said to him, "What you are going to do, do quickly."
28Now no one at the table knew why he said this to him.
29Some thought that, because Judas had the money box, Jesus was telling him, "Buy what we need for the feast"; or, that he should give something to the poor.
30So, after receiving the morsel, he immediately went out; and it was night.
31When he had gone out, Jesus said, "Now is the Son of man glorified, and in him God is glorified;
32if God is glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself, and glorify him at once.
33Little children, yet a little while I am with you. You will seek me; and as I said to the Jews so now I say to you, `Where I am going you cannot come.'
36Simon Peter said to him, "Lord, where are you going?" Jesus answered, "Where I am going you cannot follow me now; but you shall follow afterward."
37Peter said to him, "Lord, why cannot I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you."
38Jesus answered, "Will you lay down your life for me? Truly, truly, I say to you, the cock will not crow, till you have denied me three times.
Reflection by: Jon Kasilag: Founding Principal Engineer-AMH Phils.Inc., Former Senior Lecturer-UP,Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon, Site Leader-Pathways North Quezon City.
Reflection Questions:
- What are the “little sins” or character flaws do we have that irritates our Christian growth? (Example: arrogance, self-pity, holy-than-thou attitude, pride, greed, lust, bad temper, envy, sloth)
- In your words, define humility?
- Reflect on how Jesus describes humble service through John 13: 1-15.
- What practical things will you do to remove our “little sins” bit by bit?
Monday, March 29, 2021
HOLY MONDAY - Mary of Bethany
FACES AND MASKS, A Holy Week Special "WASTE"
Brought to you by the Pathways Ministry thru the efforts of Pathways of Hope
JOHN 12:1-11
1Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Laz'arus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead.
2There they made him a supper; Martha served, and Laz'arus was one of those at table with him.
3Mary took a pound of costly ointment of pure nard and anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped his feet with her hair; and the house was filled with the fragrance of the ointment.
4But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (he who was to betray him), said,
5"Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?"
6This he said, not that he cared for the poor but because he was a thief, and as he had the money box he used to take what was put into it.
7Jesus said, "Let her alone, let her keep it for the day of my burial.
8The poor you always have with you, but you do not always have me."
9When the great crowd of the Jews learned that he was there, they came, not only on account of Jesus but also to see Laz'arus, whom he had raised from the dead.
10So the chief priests planned to put Laz'arus also to death,
11because on account of him many of the Jews were going away and believing in Jesus.
Reflection by: Lou Sitaca: Lawyer. Businesswoman. Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon. Senior Woman Leader-Ligaya ng Panginoon
Reflection Questions:
a. Examine: What are you willing to "waste" for Jesus?
b. How much time are you to spend at His feet amidst the demands of your life?
c. How much of your life are you willing to place at His disposal?
d. How much of your resources are you willing to give to build His kingdom?
Sunday, March 28, 2021
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - THIS ENDS IN VICTORY!
MARK 15: 1-39 (Mark 14: 1-15,47)
1 As soon as morning came,b the chief priests with the elders and the scribes, that is, the whole Sanhedrin, held a council.* They bound Jesus, led him away, and handed him over to Pilate.
2 Pilate questioned him, “Are you the king of the Jews?”* He said to him in reply, “You say so.”
3 The chief priests accused him of many things.
4 Again Pilate questioned him, “Have you no answer? See how many things they accuse you of.”
5 Jesus gave him no further answer, so that Pilate was amazed.
6 Now on the occasion of the feast he used to release to them one prisoner whom they requested.c
7 A man called Barabbas* was then in prison along with the rebels who had committed murder in a rebellion.
8 The crowd came forward and began to ask him to do for them as he was accustomed.
9 Pilate answered, “Do you want me to release to you the king of the Jews?”
10 For he knew that it was out of envy that the chief priests had handed him over.
11 But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas for them instead.
12 Pilate again said to them in reply, “Then what [do you want] me to do with [the man you call] the king of the Jews?”
13 They shouted again, “Crucify him.”
14 Pilate said to them, “Why? What evil has he done?” They only shouted the louder, “Crucify him.”
15 So Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd, released Barabbas to them and, after he had Jesus scourged, handed him over to be crucified.
Reflection by: Bobby Quitain: Lawyer. Professor. Best-selling author. Preacher. Missionary.
Saturday, March 27, 2021
Feast of St Rupert
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - ALLOW GOD'S PLAN AND WILL IN YOUR LIFE
JOHN 11:45-56
45Many of the Jews therefore, who had come with Mary and had seen what he did, believed in him;
46but some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done.
47So the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered the council, and said, "What are we to do? For this man performs many signs.
48If we let him go on thus, every one will believe in him, and the Romans will come and destroy both our holy place and our nation."
49But one of them, Ca'iaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, "You know nothing at all;
50you do not understand that it is expedient for you that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation should not perish."
51He did not say this of his own accord, but being high priest that year he prophesied that Jesus should die for the nation,
52and not for the nation only, but to gather into one the children of God who are scattered abroad.
53So from that day on they took counsel how to put him to death.
54Jesus therefore no longer went about openly among the Jews, but went from there to the country near the wilderness, to a town called E'phraim; and there he stayed with the disciples.
55Now the Passover of the Jews was at hand, and many went up from the country to Jerusalem before the Passover, to purify themselves.
56They were looking for Jesus and saying to one another as they stood in the temple, "What do you think? That he will not come to the feast?"
Reflection by: Atty. Ted Te: Human rights lawyer. Faculty member. Regional director for Western Visayas-Lingkod ng Panginoon, Sector evangelization head-Pathways. Former spokesperson-Supreme Court.
Friday, March 26, 2021
Feast of St Margaret of Clitherow
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING” - STONING JESUS
JOHN 10:31-42
31The Jews took up stones again to stone him.
32Jesus answered them, "I have shown you many good works from the Father; for which of these do you stone me?"
33The Jews answered him, "It is not for a good work that we stone you but for blasphemy; because you, being a man, make yourself God."
34Jesus answered them, "Is it not written in your law, `I said, you are gods'?
35If he called them gods to whom the word of God came (and scripture cannot be broken),
36do you say of him whom the Father consecrated and sent into the world, You are blaspheming,' because I said,I am the Son of God'?
37If I am not doing the works of my Father, then do not believe me;
38but if I do them, even though you do not believe me, believe the works, that you may know and understand that the Father is in me and I am in the Father."
39Again they tried to arrest him, but he escaped from their hands.
40He went away again across the Jordan to the place where John at first baptized, and there he remained.
41And many came to him; and they said, "John did no sign, but everything that John said about this man was true."
42And many believed in him there.
Reflection by: Abyong Calo: Lay missionary/brother-Servants of the Word. Regional Director for Mega Manila and International missions (UAE and Singapore)-Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon. Licensed Electrical Engineer.
Thursday, March 25, 2021
Feast of the Annunciation of the Lord
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - THE ANNUNCIATION
LUKE 1:26-38
26In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth,
27to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.
28And he came to her and said, "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you!"
29But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and considered in her mind what sort of greeting this might be.
30And the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.
31And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus.
32He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David,
33and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; and of his kingdom there will be no end."
34And Mary said to the angel, "How shall this be, since I have no husband?"
35And the angel said to her, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God.
36And behold, your kinswoman Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son; and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren.
37For with God nothing will be impossible."
38And Mary said, "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word." And the angel departed from her.
Reflection by: Francis Iturralde: Brother- The Servants of the Word.Former National Director-Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon Community building missionary
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Feast of St Aldemar
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE
JOHN 8:31-42
31Jesus then said to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples,
32and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free."
33They answered him, "We are descendants of Abraham, and have never been in bondage to any one. How is it that you say, `You will be made free'?"
34Jesus answered them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, every one who commits sin is a slave to sin.
35The slave does not continue in the house for ever; the son continues for ever.
36So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.
37I know that you are descendants of Abraham; yet you seek to kill me, because my word finds no place in you.
38I speak of what I have seen with my Father, and you do what you have heard from your father."
39They answered him, "Abraham is our father." Jesus said to them, "If you were Abraham's children, you would do what Abraham did,
40but now you seek to kill me, a man who has told you the truth which I heard from God; this is not what Abraham did.
41You do what your father did." They said to him, "We were not born of fornication; we have one Father, even God."
42Jesus said to them, "If God were your Father, you would love me, for I proceeded and came forth from God; I came not of my own accord, but he sent me.
Reflection by: Jeng Aquino-Quitain: Wife of Bobby Quitain. Mother of 4. Educator. Covenanted member-Ligaya ng Panginoon.
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Feast of St Turibius of Mongrovejo
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - DO NOT SIN
JOHN 8:21-30
21Again he said to them, "I go away, and you will seek me and die in your sin; where I am going, you cannot come."
22Then said the Jews, "Will he kill himself, since he says, `Where I am going, you cannot come'?"
23He said to them, "You are from below, I am from above; you are of this world, I am not of this world.
24I told you that you would die in your sins, for you will die in your sins unless you believe that I am he."
25They said to him, "Who are you?" Jesus said to them, "Even what I have told you from the beginning.
26I have much to say about you and much to judge; but he who sent me is true, and I declare to the world what I have heard from him."
27They did not understand that he spoke to them of the Father.
28So Jesus said, "When you have lifted up the Son of man, then you will know that I am he, and that I do nothing on my own authority but speak thus as the Father taught me.
29And he who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what is pleasing to him." 30As he spoke thus, many believed in him.
Reflection by: Christopher Luke Felix: Compliance Executive for a local bank. Missionary for the youth and young adults called FIT (Faith, Integrity and Truth). Covenanted Member- Servants of Yahweh Covenant Community-KL, Malaysia.
Monday, March 22, 2021
Feast of St Lea
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - DO NOT CONDEMN
JOHN 8:1-11
1but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives.
2Early in the morning he came again to the temple; all the people came to him, and he sat down and taught them.
3The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery, and placing her in the midst
4they said to him, "Teacher, this woman has been caught in the act of adultery.
5Now in the law Moses commanded us to stone such. What do you say about her?"
6This they said to test him, that they might have some charge to bring against him. Jesus bent down and wrote with his finger on the ground.
7And as they continued to ask him, he stood up and said to them, "Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her."
8And once more he bent down and wrote with his finger on the ground.
9But when they heard it, they went away, one by one, beginning with the eldest, and Jesus was left alone with the woman standing before him.
10Jesus looked up and said to her, "Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?"
11She said, "No one, Lord." And Jesus said, "Neither do I condemn you; go, and do not sin again."
Reflection by: Lorna Campos: Leadership Trainer. Meta-Coach. Mentor. Youth Facilitator. Inspirational speaker. Covenanted member-Ligaya ng Panginoon. Senior woman leader-University District.
Sunday, March 21, 2021
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - THE GLORIFICATION OF JESUS
JOHN 12:20-33
20Now among those who went up to worship at the feast were some Greeks.
21So these came to Philip, who was from Beth-sa'ida in Galilee, and said to him, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus."
22Philip went and told Andrew; Andrew went with Philip and they told Jesus.
23And Jesus answered them, "The hour has come for the Son of man to be glorified.
24Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.
25He who loves his life loses it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.
26If any one serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there shall my servant be also; if any one serves me, the Father will honor him.
27"Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? `Father, save me from this hour'? No, for this purpose I have come to this hour.
28Father, glorify thy name." Then a voice came from heaven, "I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again."
29The crowd standing by heard it and said that it had thundered. Others said, "An angel has spoken to him."
30Jesus answered, "This voice has come for your sake, not for mine.
31Now is the judgment of this world, now shall the ruler of this world be cast out;
32and I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself."
33He said this to show by what death he was to die.
Reflection by: Jim Orbe: Lay missionary. Regional Elder-Servants of the Word Brotherhood. Director-Kairos, Sword of the Spirit Asia.
Saturday, March 20, 2021
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - "Be in Awe of God's Word"
JOHN 7:40-53
40When they heard these words, some of the people said, "This is really the prophet."
41Others said, "This is the Christ." But some said, "Is the Christ to come from Galilee?
42Has not the scripture said that the Christ is descended from David, and comes from Bethlehem, the village where David was?"
43So there was a division among the people over him.
44Some of them wanted to arrest him, but no one laid hands on him.
45The officers then went back to the chief priests and Pharisees, who said to them, "Why did you not bring him?"
46The officers answered, "No man ever spoke like this man!"
47The Pharisees answered them, "Are you led astray, you also?
48Have any of the authorities or of the Pharisees believed in him?
49But this crowd, who do not know the law, are accursed."
50Nicode'mus, who had gone to him before, and who was one of them, said to them,
51"Does our law judge a man without first giving him a hearing and learning what he does?"
52They replied, "Are you from Galilee too? Search and you will see that no prophet is to rise from Galilee."
53They went each to his own house,
Reflection by: Atty. Ted Te: Human rights lawyer. Faculty member. Regional director for Western Visayas-Lingkod ng Panginoon, Sector evangelization head-Pathways. Former spokesperson-Supreme Court.
Friday, March 19, 2021
Feast of St. Joseph
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - Uprightness, Obedience and Courage
MATTHEW 1:16, 18-21, 24
16and Jacob the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom Jesus was born, who is called Christ.
18Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child of the Holy Spirit;
19and her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly.
20But as he considered this, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit;
21she will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins." 24When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took his wife,
Reflection by: Abyong Calo: Lay missionary/brother-Servants of the Word. Regional Director for Mega Manila and International missions (UAE and Singapore)-Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon. Licensed Electrical Engineer.
Thursday, March 18, 2021
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: Never Forget the Works of God in your Life
JOHN 5:31-47
31If I bear witness to myself, my testimony is not true;
32there is another who bears witness to me, and I know that the testimony which he bears to me is true.
33You sent to John, and he has borne witness to the truth.
34Not that the testimony which I receive is from man; but I say this that you may be saved.
35He was a burning and shining lamp, and you were willing to rejoice for a while in his light.
36But the testimony which I have is greater than that of John; for the works which the Father has granted me to accomplish, these very works which I am doing, bear me witness that the Father has sent me.
37And the Father who sent me has himself borne witness to me. His voice you have never heard, his form you have never seen;
38and you do not have his word abiding in you, for you do not believe him whom he has sent.
39You search the scriptures, because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness to me;
40yet you refuse to come to me that you may have life.
41I do not receive glory from men.
42But I know that you have not the love of God within you.
43I have come in my Father's name, and you do not receive me; if another comes in his own name, him you will receive.
44How can you believe, who receive glory from one another and do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?
45Do not think that I shall accuse you to the Father; it is Moses who accuses you, on whom you set your hope.
46If you believed Moses, you would believe me, for he wrote of me.
47But if you do not believe his writings, how will you believe my words?"
Reflection by: Raoul Roncal: Lay missionary/Brother-The Servants of the Word. Theology Instructor-Ateneo de Manila University. Licensed Engineer (ECE)
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - Accepting Jesus as my Lord and Saviour
JOHN 5:17-30
17But Jesus answered them, "My Father is working still, and I am working."
18This was why the Jews sought all the more to kill him, because he not only broke the sabbath but also called God his Father, making himself equal with God.
19Jesus said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of his own accord, but only what he sees the Father doing; for whatever he does, that the Son does likewise.
20For the Father loves the Son, and shows him all that he himself is doing; and greater works than these will he show him, that you may marvel.
21For as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whom he will.
22The Father judges no one, but has given all judgment to the Son,
23that all may honor the Son, even as they honor the Father. He who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent him.
24Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears my word and believes him who sent me, has eternal life; he does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.
25"Truly, truly, I say to you, the hour is coming, and now is, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live.
26For as the Father has life in himself, so he has granted the Son also to have life in himself,
27and has given him authority to execute judgment, because he is the Son of man.
28Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear his voice
29and come forth, those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of judgment.
30"I can do nothing on my own authority; as I hear, I judge; and my judgment is just, because I seek not my own will but the will of him who sent me.
Reflection by: Christopher Luke Felix: Compliance Executive for a local bank. Missionary for the youth and young adults called FIT (Faith, Integrity and Truth). Covenanted Member- Servants of Yahweh Covenant Community-KL, Malaysia.
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - DO YOU WANT TO BE MADE WELL?
JOHN 5:1-16
1After this there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.
2Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, in Hebrew called Beth-za'tha, which has five porticoes.
3In these lay a multitude of invalids, blind, lame, paralyzed.
5One man was there, who had been ill for thirty-eight years.
6When Jesus saw him and knew that he had been lying there a long time, he said to him, "Do you want to be healed?"
7The sick man answered him, "Sir, I have no man to put me into the pool when the water is troubled, and while I am going another steps down before me."
8Jesus said to him, "Rise, take up your pallet, and walk."
9And at once the man was healed, and he took up his pallet and walked. Now that day was the sabbath.
10So the Jews said to the man who was cured, "It is the sabbath, it is not lawful for you to carry your pallet."
11But he answered them, "The man who healed me said to me, `Take up your pallet, and walk.'"
12They asked him, "Who is the man who said to you, `Take up your pallet, and walk'?"
13Now the man who had been healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had withdrawn, as there was a crowd in the place.
14Afterward, Jesus found him in the temple, and said to him, "See, you are well! Sin no more, that nothing worse befall you."
15The man went away and told the Jews that it was Jesus who had healed him.
16And this was why the Jews persecuted Jesus, because he did this on the sabbath.
Reflection by: Steve Sandoval: CEO and Training Director-LeadCore Training and Consultancy, Strategic Planner, Organizational Development Expert, Site Leader-Pathways Sta. Rosa, Pastoral Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon
Monday, March 15, 2021
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - FOLLOW AND BELIEVE
JOHN 4:43-54
43After the two days he departed to Galilee.
44For Jesus himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his own country.
45So when he came to Galilee, the Galileans welcomed him, having seen all that he had done in Jerusalem at the feast, for they too had gone to the feast.
46So he came again to Cana in Galilee, where he had made the water wine. And at Caper'na-um there was an official whose son was ill.
47When he heard that Jesus had come from Judea to Galilee, he went and begged him to come down and heal his son, for he was at the point of death.
48Jesus therefore said to him, "Unless you see signs and wonders you will not believe."
49The official said to him, "Sir, come down before my child dies."
50Jesus said to him, "Go; your son will live." The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him and went his way.
51As he was going down, his servants met him and told him that his son was living.
52So he asked them the hour when he began to mend, and they said to him, "Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him."
53The father knew that was the hour when Jesus had said to him, "Your son will live"; and he himself believed, and all his household.
54This was now the second sign that Jesus did when he had come from Judea to Galilee.
Reflection by: Alvin Fabella: COO-EScience. South Sector Evangelization Head, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Speaker. Retreat Master. Radio anchor, Kakaiba Ka! Contributor- Didache. Author.
Sunday, March 14, 2021
4th Sunday of LENT
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - THE DEPTH OF CHRIST'S LOVE
JOHN 3:14-21
14And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up,
15that whoever believes in him may have eternal life."
16For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
17For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.
18He who believes in him is not condemned; he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.
19And this is the judgment, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
20For every one who does evil hates the light, and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed.
21But he who does what is true comes to the light, that it may be clearly seen that his deeds have been wrought in God.
Reflection by: Aldem Salvana: Meta-NLP Trainer. Meta-Coach. Chief Learning Executive-Breakthrough Coaching and Consulting Inc. Author-The World Class Coach. Covenanted Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.
Saturday, March 13, 2021
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - Broken Vessels Bearing God's Perfect Light
LUKE 18:9-14
9He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and despised others:
10"Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.
11The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, `God, I thank thee that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.
12I fast twice a week, I give tithes of all that I get.'
13But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, `God, be merciful to me a sinner!'
14I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for every one who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted."
Reflection by: Atty. Ted Te: Human rights lawyer. Faculty member. Regional director for Western Visayas-Lingkod ng Panginoon, Sector evangelization head-Pathways. Former spokesperson-Supreme Court.
Friday, March 12, 2021
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - THE GREATEST COMMANDMENT
MARK 12:28-34
28And one of the scribes came up and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, asked him, "Which commandment is the first of all?"
29Jesus answered, "The first is, `Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one;
30and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.'
31The second is this, `You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no other commandment greater than these."
32And the scribe said to him, "You are right, Teacher; you have truly said that he is one, and there is no other but he;
33and to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the strength, and to love one's neighbor as oneself, is much more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices."
34And when Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said to him, "You are not far from the kingdom of God." And after that no one dared to ask him any question.
Reflection by: Abyong Calo: Lay missionary/brother-Servants of the Word. Regional Director for Mega Manila and International missions (UAE and Singapore)-Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon. Licensed Electrical Engineer.
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Feast of St Aurea
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - WHO IS THE STRONGEST?
LUKE 11:14-23
14Now he was casting out a demon that was dumb; when the demon had gone out, the dumb man spoke, and the people marveled.
15But some of them said, "He casts out demons by Be-el'zebul, the prince of demons";
16while others, to test him, sought from him a sign from heaven.
17But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, "Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and a divided household falls.
18And if Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that I cast out demons by Be-el'zebul.
19And if I cast out demons by Be-el'zebul, by whom do your sons cast them out? Therefore they shall be your judges.
20But if it is by the finger of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
21When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own palace, his goods are in peace;
22but when one stronger than he assails him and overcomes him, he takes away his armor in which he trusted, and divides his spoil.
23He who is not with me is against me, and he who does not gather with me scatters.
Reflection by: Raoul Roncal: Lay missionary/Brother-The Servants of the Word. Theology Instructor-Ateneo de Manila University. Licensed Engineer (ECE)
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Feast of St John Ogilvie
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - RULES ARE NOT MEANT TO BE BROKEN
MATTHEW 5:17-19
17"Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfil them.
18For truly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the law until all is accomplished.
19Whoever then relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but he who does them and teaches them shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
Reflection by: Abyong Calo: Lay missionary/brother-Servants of the Word. Regional Director for Mega Manila and International missions (UAE and Singapore)-Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon. Licensed Electrical Engineer.
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - Forgiven First
MATTHEW 18:21-35
21Then Peter came up and said to him, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?"
22Jesus said to him, "I do not say to you seven times, but seventy times seven.
23"Therefore the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants.
24When he began the reckoning, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents;
25and as he could not pay, his lord ordered him to be sold, with his wife and children and all that he had, and payment to be made.
26So the servant fell on his knees, imploring him, `Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.'
27And out of pity for him the lord of that servant released him and forgave him the debt.
28But that same servant, as he went out, came upon one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii; and seizing him by the throat he said, `Pay what you owe.'
29So his fellow servant fell down and besought him, `Have patience with me, and I will pay you.'
30He refused and went and put him in prison till he should pay the debt.
31When his fellow servants saw what had taken place, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their lord all that had taken place.
32Then his lord summoned him and said to him, `You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you besought me;
33and should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?'
34And in anger his lord delivered him to the jailers, till he should pay all his debt.
35So also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart."
Reflection by: Bobby Quitain: Lawyer. Professor. Best-selling author. Preacher. Missionary.
Monday, March 8, 2021
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - ARE YOU FAMILIAR WITH JESUS?
LUKE 4:24-30
24And he said, "Truly, I say to you, no prophet is acceptable in his own country.
25But in truth, I tell you, there were many widows in Israel in the days of Eli'jah, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, when there came a great famine over all the land;
26and Eli'jah was sent to none of them but only to Zar'ephath, in the land of Sidon, to a woman who was a widow.
27And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of the prophet Eli'sha; and none of them was cleansed, but only Na'aman the Syrian."
28When they heard this, all in the synagogue were filled with wrath.
29And they rose up and put him out of the city, and led him to the brow of the hill on which their city was built, that they might throw him down headlong.
30But passing through the midst of them he went away.
Reflection by: Alvin Fabella: COO-EScience. South Sector Evangelization Head, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Speaker. Retreat Master. Radio anchor, Kakaiba Ka! Contributor- Didache. Author.
Sunday, March 7, 2021
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - LIVE WITH ZEAL FOR JESUS
JOHN 2:13-25
13The Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.
14In the temple he found those who were selling oxen and sheep and pigeons, and the money-changers at their business.
15And making a whip of cords, he drove them all, with the sheep and oxen, out of the temple; and he poured out the coins of the money-changers and overturned their tables.
16And he told those who sold the pigeons, "Take these things away; you shall not make my Father's house a house of trade."
17His disciples remembered that it was written, "Zeal for thy house will consume me."
18The Jews then said to him, "What sign have you to show us for doing this?"
19Jesus answered them, "Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up."
20The Jews then said, "It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and will you raise it up in three days?"
21But he spoke of the temple of his body.
22When therefore he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this; and they believed the scripture and the word which Jesus had spoken.
23Now when he was in Jerusalem at the Passover feast, many believed in his name when they saw the signs which he did;
24but Jesus did not trust himself to them,
25because he knew all men and needed no one to bear witness of man; for he himself knew what was in man.
Reflection by: Lorna Campos: Leadership Trainer. Meta-Coach. Mentor. Youth Facilitator. Inspirational speaker. Covenanted member-Ligaya ng Panginoon. Senior woman leader-University District
Saturday, March 6, 2021
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - OUR GOD WHO IS AND GIVES OUR ALL
LUKE 15:1-3, 11-32
1Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him.
2And the Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying, "This man receives sinners and eats with them."
3So he told them this parable:
11And he said, "There was a man who had two sons;
12and the younger of them said to his father, `Father, give me the share of property that falls to me.' And he divided his living between them.
13Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took his journey into a far country, and there he squandered his property in loose living.
14And when he had spent everything, a great famine arose in that country, and he began to be in want.
15So he went and joined himself to one of the citizens of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed swine.
16And he would gladly have fed on the pods that the swine ate; and no one gave him anything.
17But when he came to himself he said, `How many of my father's hired servants have bread enough and to spare, but I perish here with hunger!
18I will arise and go to my father, and I will say to him, "Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you;
19I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat me as one of your hired servants."'
20And he arose and came to his father. But while he was yet at a distance, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.
21And the son said to him, `Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.'
22But the father said to his servants, `Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet;
23and bring the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and make merry;
24for this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.' And they began to make merry.
25"Now his elder son was in the field; and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing.
26And he called one of the servants and asked what this meant.
27And he said to him, `Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fatted calf, because he has received him safe and sound.'
28But he was angry and refused to go in. His father came out and entreated him,
29but he answered his father, `Lo, these many years I have served you, and I never disobeyed your command; yet you never gave me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends.
30But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your living with harlots, you killed for him the fatted calf!'
31And he said to him, `Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours.
32It was fitting to make merry and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.'"
Reflection by: Atty. Ted Te: Human rights lawyer. Faculty member. Regional director for Western Visayas-Lingkod ng Panginoon, Sector evangelization head-Pathways. Former spokesperson-Supreme Court
Friday, March 5, 2021
Feast of St Olivia
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - PARABLE OF THE WRETCHED SERVANT
MATTHEW 21:33-43, 45-46
33"Hear another parable. There was a householder who planted a vineyard, and set a hedge around it, and dug a wine press in it, and built a tower, and let it out to tenants, and went into another country.
34When the season of fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants, to get his fruit;
35and the tenants took his servants and beat one, killed another, and stoned another.
36Again he sent other servants, more than the first; and they did the same to them.
37Afterward he sent his son to them, saying, `They will respect my son.'
38But when the tenants saw the son, they said to themselves, `This is the heir; come, let us kill him and have his inheritance.'
39And they took him and cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him.
40When therefore the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants?"
41They said to him, "He will put those wretches to a miserable death, and let out the vineyard to other tenants who will give him the fruits in their seasons."
42Jesus said to them, "Have you never read in the scriptures: `The very stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner; this was the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes'?
43Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a nation producing the fruits of it."
45When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard his parables, they perceived that he was speaking about them.
46But when they tried to arrest him, they feared the multitudes, because they held him to be a prophet.
Reflection by: Abyong Calo: Lay missionary/brother-Servants of the Word. Regional Director for Mega Manila and International missions (UAE and Singapore)-Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon. Licensed Electrical Engineer
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Feast of St Casimir
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - THE STORY OF US
LUKE 16:19-31
19"There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day.
20And at his gate lay a poor man named Laz'arus, full of sores,
21who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table; moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.
22The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died and was buried;
23and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes, and saw Abraham far off and Laz'arus in his bosom.
24And he called out, `Father Abraham, have mercy upon me, and send Laz'arus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in anguish in this flame.'
25But Abraham said, `Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Laz'arus in like manner evil things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish.
26And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.'
27And he said, `Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father's house,
28for I have five brothers, so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.'
29But Abraham said, `They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.'
30And he said, No, father Abraham; but if some one goes to them from the dead, they will repent.' 31He said to him,If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced if some one should rise from the dead.'"
Reflection by: Raoul Roncal: Lay missionary/Brother-The Servants of the Word. Theology Instructor-Ateneo de Manila University. Licensed Engineer (ECE)
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Feast of St Catherine Drexel
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - JESUS CHRIST IS FAR GREATER THAN CAPTAIN AMERICA
Matthew 20: 17-28
As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem,
he took the Twelve disciples aside by themselves,
and said to them on the way,
“Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem,
and the Son of Man will be handed over to the chief priests
and the scribes,
and they will condemn him to death,
and hand him over to the Gentiles
to be mocked and scourged and crucified,
and he will be raised on the third day.”
Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee approached Jesus with her sons
and did him homage, wishing to ask him for something.
He said to her, “What do you wish?”
She answered him,
“Command that these two sons of mine sit,
one at your right and the other at your left, in your kingdom.”
Jesus said in reply,
“You do not know what you are asking.
Can you drink the chalice that I am going to drink?”
They said to him, “We can.”
He replied,
“My chalice you will indeed drink,
but to sit at my right and at my left,
this is not mine to give
but is for those for whom it has been prepared by my Father.”
When the ten heard this,
they became indignant at the two brothers.
But Jesus summoned them and said,
“You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them,
and the great ones make their authority over them felt.
But it shall not be so among you.
Rather, whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant;
whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave.
Just so, the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve
and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Reflection by: Christopher Luke Felix: Compliance Executive for a local bank. Missionary for the youth and young adults called FIT (Faith, Integrity and Truth). Covenanted Member- Servants of Yahweh Covenant Community-KL, Malaysia
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Feast of St Agnes of Bohemia
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - Inward Change rather than Outward Change
Matthew 23: 1-12
Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples, saying,
“The scribes and the Pharisees
have taken their seat on the chair of Moses.
Therefore, do and observe all things whatsoever they tell you,
but do not follow their example.
For they preach but they do not practice.
They tie up heavy burdens hard to carry
and lay them on people’s shoulders,
but they will not lift a finger to move them.
All their works are performed to be seen.
They widen their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels.
They love places of honor at banquets, seats of honor in synagogues,
greetings in marketplaces, and the salutation ‘Rabbi.’
As for you, do not be called ‘Rabbi.’
You have but one teacher, and you are all brothers.
Call no one on earth your father;
you have but one Father in heaven.
Do not be called ‘Master’;
you have but one master, the Christ.
The greatest among you must be your servant.
Whoever exalts himself will be humbled;
but whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
Reflection by: Steve Sandoval: CEO and Training Director-LeadCore Training and Consultancy, Strategic Planner, Organizational Development Expert, Site Leader-Pathways Sta. Rosa, Pastoral Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon
Monday, March 1, 2021
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - THE CHALLENGE
LUKE 6:36-38
36Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.
37"Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven;
38give, and it will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For the measure you give will be the measure you get back."
Reflection by: Alvin Fabella: COO-EScience. South Sector Evangelization Head, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Speaker. Retreat Master. Radio anchor, Kakaiba Ka! Contributor- Didache. Author.
Sunday, February 28, 2021
Second Sunday of Lent
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - LISTEN TO GOD
MARK 9:2-10
2And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves; and he was transfigured before them,
3and his garments became glistening, intensely white, as no fuller on earth could bleach them.
4And there appeared to them Eli'jah with Moses; and they were talking to Jesus.
5And Peter said to Jesus, "Master, it is well that we are here; let us make three booths, one for you and one for Moses and one for Eli'jah."
6For he did not know what to say, for they were exceedingly afraid.
7And a cloud overshadowed them, and a voice came out of the cloud, "This is my beloved Son; listen to him."
8And suddenly looking around they no longer saw any one with them but Jesus only.
9And as they were coming down the mountain, he charged them to tell no one what they had seen, until the Son of man should have risen from the dead.
10So they kept the matter to themselves, questioning what the rising from the dead meant.
Reflection by: Jim Orbe: Lay missionary. Regional Elder-Servants of the Word Brotherhood. Director-Kairos, Sword of the Spirit Asia
Saturday, February 27, 2021
Feast of St Leander
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - LOVE LIKE GOD, PERFECTLY
MATTHEW 5:43-48
43"You have heard that it was said, `You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.'
44But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
45so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.
46For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even the tax collectors do the same?
47And if you salute only your brethren, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same?
48You, therefore, must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Reflection by: Atty. Ted Te: Human rights lawyer. Faculty member. Regional director for Western Visayas-Lingkod ng Panginoon, Sector evangelization head-Pathways. Former spokesperson-Supreme Court.
Friday, February 26, 2021
Feast of St Victor of Plancy
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - NIP IT IN THE BUD
MATTHEW 5:20-26
20For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
21"You have heard that it was said to the men of old, `You shall not kill; and whoever kills shall be liable to judgment.'
22But I say to you that every one who is angry with his brother shall be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother shall be liable to the council, and whoever says, `You fool!' shall be liable to the hell of fire.
23So if you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you,
24leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.
25Make friends quickly with your accuser, while you are going with him to court, lest your accuser hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you be put in prison;
26truly, I say to you, you will never get out till you have paid the last penny.
Reflection by: Abyong Calo: Lay missionary/brother-Servants of the Word. Regional Director for Mega Manila and International missions (UAE and Singapore)-Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon. Licensed Electrical Engineer
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Feast of St Walburga
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - THE ANSWER TO PRAYERS
MATTHEW 7:7-12
7"Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.
8For every one who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.
9Or what man of you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone?
10Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a serpent?
11If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!
12So whatever you wish that men would do to you, do so to them; for this is the law and the prophets.
Reflection by: Raoul Roncal: Lay missionary/Brother-The Servants of the Word. Theology Instructor-Ateneo de Manila University. Licensed Engineer (ECE)
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Feast of St Montarius
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - NEED A SIGN?
LUKE 11:29-32
29When the crowds were increasing, he began to say, "This generation is an evil generation; it seeks a sign, but no sign shall be given to it except the sign of Jonah.
30For as Jonah became a sign to the men of Nin'eveh, so will the Son of man be to this generation.
31The queen of the South will arise at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and behold, something greater than Solomon is here.
32The men of Nin'eveh will arise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and behold, something greater than Jonah is here.
Video by: Vanessa Ocampo: Corporate Trainer/Financial Consultant, Senior Woman Leader Trainee/Pastoral Leader-Servants of the Living God Community (Ormoc, Leyte)
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - FORGIVE US OUR SINS
Matthew 6: 7-15
7 In praying, do not babble like the pagans, who think that they will be heard because of their many words.
8 Do not be like them. Your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
9 This is how you are to pray:c
Our Father in heaven,*
hallowed be your name,
10 your kingdom come,*
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven
11 Give us today our daily bread;
12 and forgive us our debts,*
as we forgive our debtors
13 and do not subject us to the final test,*
but deliver us from the evil one
14 If you forgive others their transgressions, your heavenly Father will forgive you.h
15 But if you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive your transgressions.
Reflection by: Jeng Aquino-Quitain: Wife of Bobby Quitain. Mother of 4. Educator. Covenanted member-Ligaya ng Panginoon.
Monday, February 22, 2021
The Chair of St. Peter
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - Who is Jesus to you?
MATTHEW 16:13-19
13Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesare'a Philip'pi, he asked his disciples, "Who do men say that the Son of man is?"
14And they said, "Some say John the Baptist, others say Eli'jah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets."
15He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?"
16Simon Peter replied, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."
17And Jesus answered him, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jona! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.
18And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the powers of death shall not prevail against it.
19I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven."
Reflection by: Lou Sitaca: Lawyer. Businesswoman. Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon. Senior Woman Leader-Ligaya ng Panginoon
Sunday, February 21, 2021
First Sunday of LENT
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - JESUS IS THE SON OF GOD
MARK 1:12-15
12The Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness.
13And he was in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered to him.
14Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God,
15and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel."
Reflection by: Jim Orbe: Lay missionary. Regional Elder-Servants of the Word Brotherhood. Director-Kairos, Sword of the Spirit Asia
Saturday, February 20, 2021
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - JESUS, THE DOCTOR WHO MAKES HOUSE CALLS
LUKE 5:27-32
27After this he went out, and saw a tax collector, named Levi, sitting at the tax office; and he said to him, "Follow me."
28And he left everything, and rose and followed him.
29And Levi made him a great feast in his house; and there was a large company of tax collectors and others sitting at table with them.
30And the Pharisees and their scribes murmured against his disciples, saying, "Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?"
31And Jesus answered them, "Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick;
32I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."
Reflection by: Atty. Ted Te: Human rights lawyer. Faculty member. Regional director for Western Visayas-Lingkod ng Panginoon, Sector evangelization head-Pathways. Former spokesperson-Supreme Court.
Friday, February 19, 2021
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - ON FASTING
MATTHEW 9:14-15
14Then the disciples of John came to him, saying, "Why do we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?"
15And Jesus said to them, "Can the wedding guests mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them? The days will come, when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast.
Reflection by: Abyong Calo: Lay missionary/brother-Servants of the Word. Regional Director for Mega Manila and International missions (UAE and Singapore)-Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon. Licensed Electrical Engineer.
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Feast of St Simeon
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - When I lose My Life to God, that's when I Gain It
LUKE 9:22-25
22saying, "The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised."
23And he said to all, "If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.
24For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake, he will save it.
25For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself?
Reflection by: Raoul Roncal: Lay missionary/Brother-The Servants of the Word. Theology Instructor-Ateneo de Manila University. Licensed Engineer (ECE)
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Ash Wednesday (Fasting and Abstinence)
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - RECONCILIATION AS FOUNDATION
MATTHEW 6:1-6, 16-18
1"Beware of practicing your piety before men in order to be seen by them; for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.
2"Thus, when you give alms, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.
3But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,
4so that your alms may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
5"And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.
6But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
16"And when you fast, do not look dismal, like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.
17But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face,
18that your fasting may not be seen by men but by your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
Reflection by: Christopher Luke Felix: Compliance Executive for a local bank. Missionary for the youth and young adults called FIT (Faith, Integrity and Truth). Covenanted Member- Servants of Yahweh Covenant Community-KL, Malaysia.
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Feast of St Onesimus
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - GOD ALWAYS GIVES US WHAT IS BEST
MARK 8:14-21
14Now they had forgotten to bring bread; and they had only one loaf with them in the boat.
15And he cautioned them, saying, "Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod."
16And they discussed it with one another, saying, "We have no bread."
17And being aware of it, Jesus said to them, "Why do you discuss the fact that you have no bread? Do you not yet perceive or understand? Are your hearts hardened?
18Having eyes do you not see, and having ears do you not hear? And do you not remember?
19When I broke the five loaves for the five thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces did you take up?" They said to him, "Twelve."
20"And the seven for the four thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces did you take up?" And they said to him, "Seven."
21And he said to them, "Do you not yet understand?"
Reflection by: Steve Sandoval: CEO and Training Director-LeadCore Training and Consultancy, Strategic Planner, Organizational Development Expert, Site Leader-Pathways Sta. Rosa, Pastoral Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon
Monday, February 15, 2021
Feast of St Jerome Emiliani
Feast of St Josephine Bakhita
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - NEVER DOUBT
MARK 8:11-13
11The Pharisees came and began to argue with him, seeking from him a sign from heaven, to test him.
12And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and said, "Why does this generation seek a sign? Truly, I say to you, no sign shall be given to this generation."
13And he left them, and getting into the boat again he departed to the other side.
Reflection by: Alvin Fabella: COO-EScience. South Sector Evangelization Head, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Speaker. Retreat Master. Radio anchor, Kakaiba Ka! Contributor- Didache. Author.
Sunday, February 14, 2021
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - LEPER
MARK 1:40-45
40And a leper came to him beseeching him, and kneeling said to him, "If you will, you can make me clean."
41Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand and touched him, and said to him, "I will; be clean."
42And immediately the leprosy left him, and he was made clean.
43And he sternly charged him, and sent him away at once,
44and said to him, "See that you say nothing to any one; but go, show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing what Moses commanded, for a proof to the people."
45But he went out and began to talk freely about it, and to spread the news, so that Jesus could no longer openly enter a town, but was out in the country; and people came to him from every quarter.
Video by: Aldem Salvana: Meta-NLP Trainer. Meta-Coach. Chief Learning Executive-Breakthrough Coaching and Consulting Inc. Author-The World Class Coach. Covenanted Member-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon.
Saturday, February 13, 2021
Feast of St Catherine de Ricci
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - JESUS, THE ONLY ONE WHO SATISFIES
MARK 8:1-10
1In those days, when again a great crowd had gathered, and they had nothing to eat, he called his disciples to him, and said to them,
2"I have compassion on the crowd, because they have been with me now three days, and have nothing to eat;
3and if I send them away hungry to their homes, they will faint on the way; and some of them have come a long way."
4And his disciples answered him, "How can one feed these men with bread here in the desert?"
5And he asked them, "How many loaves have you?" They said, "Seven."
6And he commanded the crowd to sit down on the ground; and he took the seven loaves, and having given thanks he broke them and gave them to his disciples to set before the people; and they set them before the crowd.
7And they had a few small fish; and having blessed them, he commanded that these also should be set before them.
8And they ate, and were satisfied; and they took up the broken pieces left over, seven baskets full. 9And there were about four thousand people. 10And he sent them away; and immediately he got into the boat with his disciples, and went to the district of Dalmanu'tha.
Reflection by: Atty. Ted Te: Human rights lawyer. Faculty member. Regional director for Western Visayas-Lingkod ng Panginoon, Sector evangelization head-Pathways. Former spokesperson-Supreme Court.
Friday, February 12, 2021
Feast of St Febronia
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - JESUS HEALS A DEAF MAN
MARK 7:31-37
31Then he returned from the region of Tyre, and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, through the region of the Decap'olis.
32And they brought to him a man who was deaf and had an impediment in his speech; and they besought him to lay his hand upon him.
33And taking him aside from the multitude privately, he put his fingers into his ears, and he spat and touched his tongue;
34and looking up to heaven, he sighed, and said to him, "Eph'phatha," that is, "Be opened."
35And his ears were opened, his tongue was released, and he spoke plainly.
36And he charged them to tell no one; but the more he charged them, the more zealously they proclaimed it.
37And they were astonished beyond measure, saying, "He has done all things well; he even makes the deaf hear and the dumb speak."
Video by: Abyong Calo: Lay missionary/brother-Servants of the Word. Regional Director for Mega Manila and International missions (UAE and Singapore)-Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon. Licensed Electrical Engineer.
Thursday, February 11, 2021
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - ALL WE NEED IS A LITTLE BIT OF CRUMBS
MARK 7:24-30
24And from there he arose and went away to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And he entered a house, and would not have any one know it; yet he could not be hid.
25But immediately a woman, whose little daughter was possessed by an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell down at his feet.
26Now the woman was a Greek, a Syrophoeni'cian by birth. And she begged him to cast the demon out of her daughter.
27And he said to her, "Let the children first be fed, for it is not right to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs."
28But she answered him, "Yes, Lord; yet even the dogs under the table eat the children's crumbs."
29And he said to her, "For this saying you may go your way; the demon has left your daughter." 30And she went home, and found the child lying in bed, and the demon gone.
Reflection by: Raoul Roncal: Lay missionary/Brother-The Servants of the Word. Theology Instructor-Ateneo de Manila University. Licensed Engineer (ECE)
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Memorial of Saint Scholastica, Virgin
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - JESUS, THE GREAT TEACHER
MARK 7:14-23
14And he called the people to him again, and said to them, "Hear me, all of you, and understand:
15there is nothing outside a man which by going into him can defile him; but the things which come out of a man are what defile him."
17And when he had entered the house, and left the people, his disciples asked him about the parable.
18And he said to them, "Then are you also without understanding? Do you not see that whatever goes into a man from outside cannot defile him,
19since it enters, not his heart but his stomach, and so passes on?" (Thus he declared all foods clean.)
20And he said, "What comes out of a man is what defiles a man.
21For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, fornication, theft, murder, adultery,
22coveting, wickedness, deceit, licentiousness, envy, slander, pride, foolishness.
23All these evil things come from within, and they defile a man."
Reflection by: Vanessa Ocampo: Corporate Trainer/Financial Consultant, Senior Woman Leader Trainee/Pastoral Leader-Servants of the Living God Community (Ormoc, Leyte)
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - AS YOU ARE
MARK 7:1-13
1 Now when the Pharisees gathered together to him, with some of the scribes, who had come from Jerusalem,
2 they saw that some of his disciples ate with hands defiled, that is, unwashed.
3 (For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, do not eat unless they wash their hands, observing the tradition of the elders;
4 and when they come from the market place, they do not eat unless they purify themselves; and there are many other traditions which they observe, the washing of cups and pots and vessels of bronze.)
5 And the Pharisees and the scribes asked him, "Why do your disciples not live according to the tradition of the elders, but eat with hands defiled?"
6 And he said to them, "Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written, `This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me;
7 in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the precepts of men.'
8 You leave the commandment of God, and hold fast the tradition of men."
9 And he said to them, "You have a fine way of rejecting the commandment of God, in order to keep your tradition!
10 For Moses said, Honor your father and your mother'; and,He who speaks evil of father or mother, let him surely die';
11 but you say, `If a man tells his father or his mother, What you would have gained from me is Corban' (that is, given to God) --
12 then you no longer permit him to do anything for his father or mother, 13 thus making void the word of God through your tradition which you hand on. And many such things you do."
Reflection by: Jeng Aquino-Quitain: Wife of Bobby Quitain. Mother of 4. Educator. Covenanted member-Ligaya ng Panginoon.
Monday, February 8, 2021
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - THE PERFECT SOLUTION
MARK 6:53-56
53And when they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennes'aret, and moored to the shore.
54And when they got out of the boat, immediately the people recognized him,
55and ran about the whole neighborhood and began to bring sick people on their pallets to any place where they heard he was.
56And wherever he came, in villages, cities, or country, they laid the sick in the market places, and besought him that they might touch even the fringe of his garment; and as many as touched it were made well.
Reflection by: Alvin Fabella: COO-EScience. South Sector Evangelization Head, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Speaker. Retreat Master. Radio anchor, Kakaiba Ka! Contributor- Didache. Author.
Sunday, February 7, 2021
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: Be Still And Listen To God's Marching Orders
MARK 1:29-39
29And immediately he left the synagogue, and entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.
30Now Simon's mother-in-law lay sick with a fever, and immediately they told him of her.
31And he came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and the fever left her; and she served them.
32That evening, at sundown, they brought to him all who were sick or possessed with demons.
33And the whole city was gathered together about the door.
34And he healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him.
35And in the morning, a great while before day, he rose and went out to a lonely place, and there he prayed.
36And Simon and those who were with him pursued him,
37and they found him and said to him, "Every one is searching for you."
38And he said to them, "Let us go on to the next towns, that I may preach there also; for that is why I came out."
39And he went throughout all Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and casting out demons.
Reflection by: Lorna Campos: Leadership Trainer. Meta-Coach. Mentor. Youth Facilitator. Inspirational speaker. Covenanted member-Ligaya ng Panginoon. Senior woman leader-University District.
Saturday, February 6, 2021
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: Desiring Jesus
MARK 6:30-34
30The apostles returned to Jesus, and told him all that they had done and taught.
31And he said to them, "Come away by yourselves to a lonely place, and rest a while." For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat.
32And they went away in the boat to a lonely place by themselves.
33Now many saw them going, and knew them, and they ran there on foot from all the towns, and got there ahead of them.
34As he went ashore he saw a great throng, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things.
Reflection by: Atty. Ted Te: Human rights lawyer. Faculty member. Regional director for Western Visayas-Lingkod ng Panginoon, Sector evangelization head-Pathways. Former spokesperson-Supreme Court.
Friday, February 5, 2021
Feast of St Agatha
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - WITNESS TO THE TRUTH
MARK 6:14-29
14King Herod heard of it; for Jesus' name had become known. Some said, "John the baptizer has been raised from the dead; that is why these powers are at work in him."
15But others said, "It is Eli'jah." And others said, "It is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old."
16But when Herod heard of it he said, "John, whom I beheaded, has been raised."
17For Herod had sent and seized John, and bound him in prison for the sake of Hero'di-as, his brother Philip's wife; because he had married her.
18For John said to Herod, "It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife."
19And Hero'di-as had a grudge against him, and wanted to kill him. But she could not,
20for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. When he heard him, he was much perplexed; and yet he heard him gladly.
21But an opportunity came when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his courtiers and officers and the leading men of Galilee.
22For when Hero'di-as' daughter came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests; and the king said to the girl, "Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will grant it."
23And he vowed to her, "Whatever you ask me, I will give you, even half of my kingdom."
24And she went out, and said to her mother, "What shall I ask?" And she said, "The head of John the baptizer."
25And she came in immediately with haste to the king, and asked, saying, "I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter."
26And the king was exceedingly sorry; but because of his oaths and his guests he did not want to break his word to her.
27And immediately the king sent a soldier of the guard and gave orders to bring his head. He went and beheaded him in the prison,
28and brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl; and the girl gave it to her mother.
29When his disciples heard of it, they came and took his body, and laid it in a tomb.
Reflection by: Abyong Calo: Lay missionary/brother-Servants of the Word. Regional Director for Mega Manila and International missions (UAE and Singapore)-Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon. Licensed Electrical Engineer.
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Feast of St Andrew Corsini
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - SHAKE IT OFF
MARK 6:7-13
7And he called to him the twelve, and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits.
8He charged them to take nothing for their journey except a staff; no bread, no bag, no money in their belts;
9but to wear sandals and not put on two tunics.
10And he said to them, "Where you enter a house, stay there until you leave the place.
11And if any place will not receive you and they refuse to hear you, when you leave, shake off the dust that is on your feet for a testimony against them."
12So they went out and preached that men should repent.
13And they cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many that were sick and healed them.
Reflection by: Raoul Roncal: Lay missionary/Brother-The Servants of the Word. Theology Instructor-Ateneo de Manila University. Licensed Engineer (ECE)
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - THE TRAGEDY OF UNBELIEF
MARK 6:1-6
1He went away from there and came to his own country; and his disciples followed him.
2And on the sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue; and many who heard him were astonished, saying, "Where did this man get all this? What is the wisdom given to him? What mighty works are wrought by his hands!
3Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon, and are not his sisters here with us?" And they took offense at him.
4And Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house."
5And he could do no mighty work there, except that he laid his hands upon a few sick people and healed them.
6And he marveled because of their unbelief. And he went about among the villages teaching.
Reflection by: Christopher Luke Felix: Compliance Executive for a local bank. Missionary for the youth and young adults called FIT (Faith, Integrity and Truth). Covenanted Member- Servants of Yahweh Covenant Community-KL, Malaysia
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Presentation of the Lord
World Day for Consecrated Life
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - PERSEVERING FAITH
LUKE 2:22-40
22And when the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord
23(as it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every male that opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord")
24and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the law of the Lord, "a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons."
25Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
26And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
27And inspired by the Spirit he came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law,
28he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said,
29"Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word;
30for mine eyes have seen thy salvation
31which thou hast prepared in the presence of all peoples,
32a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to thy people Israel."
33And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him;
34and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, "Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is spoken against
35(and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed."
36And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phan'u-el, of the tribe of Asher; she was of a great age, having lived with her husband seven years from her virginity,
37and as a widow till she was eighty-four. She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day.
38And coming up at that very hour she gave thanks to God, and spoke of him to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.
39And when they had performed everything according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth.
40And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.
Reflection by: Steve Sandoval: CEO and Training Director-LeadCore Training and Consultancy, Strategic Planner, Organizational Development Expert, Site Leader-Pathways Sta. Rosa, Pastoral Leader-Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon
Monday, February 1, 2021
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - CHOOSE TO DO GOOD
MARK 5:1-20
1They came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Ger'asenes.
2And when he had come out of the boat, there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit,
3who lived among the tombs; and no one could bind him any more, even with a chain;
4for he had often been bound with fetters and chains, but the chains he wrenched apart, and the fetters he broke in pieces; and no one had the strength to subdue him.
5Night and day among the tombs and on the mountains he was always crying out, and bruising himself with stones.
6And when he saw Jesus from afar, he ran and worshiped him;
7and crying out with a loud voice, he said, "What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I adjure you by God, do not torment me."
8For he had said to him, "Come out of the man, you unclean spirit!"
9And Jesus asked him, "What is your name?" He replied, "My name is Legion; for we are many."
10And he begged him eagerly not to send them out of the country.
11Now a great herd of swine was feeding there on the hillside;
12and they begged him, "Send us to the swine, let us enter them."
13So he gave them leave. And the unclean spirits came out, and entered the swine; and the herd, numbering about two thousand, rushed down the steep bank into the sea, and were drowned in the sea.
14The herdsmen fled, and told it in the city and in the country. And people came to see what it was that had happened.
15And they came to Jesus, and saw the demoniac sitting there, clothed and in his right mind, the man who had had the legion; and they were afraid.
16And those who had seen it told what had happened to the demoniac and to the swine.
17And they began to beg Jesus to depart from their neighborhood.
18And as he was getting into the boat, the man who had been possessed with demons begged him that he might be with him.
19But he refused, and said to him, "Go home to your friends, and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you."
20And he went away and began to proclaim in the Decap'olis how much Jesus had done for him; and all men marveled.
Reflection by: Alvin Fabella: COO-EScience. South Sector Evangelization Head, Ligaya ng Panginoon Community. Speaker. Retreat Master. Radio Anchor, Kakaiba Ka! Contributor- Didache. Author.
Sunday, January 31, 2021
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - Presence, Purpose, Action
MARK 1:21-28
21And they went into Caper'na-um; and immediately on the sabbath he entered the synagogue and taught.
22And they were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.
23And immediately there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit;
24and he cried out, "What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God."
25But Jesus rebuked him, saying, "Be silent, and come out of him!"
26And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying with a loud voice, came out of him.
27And they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, "What is this? A new teaching! With authority he commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him."
28And at once his fame spread everywhere throughout all the surrounding region of Galilee.
Reflection by: Jon Kasilag: Founding Principal Engineer-AMH Phils.Inc., Former Senior Lecturer-UP,Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon, Site Leader-Pathways North Quezon City.
Saturday, January 30, 2021
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - From Fear to Faith
MARK 4:35-41
35 On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, "Let us go across to the other side."
36 And leaving the crowd, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. And other boats were with him.
37 And a great storm of wind arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that the boat was already filling.
38 But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion; and they woke him and said to him, "Teacher, do you not care if we perish?"
39 And he awoke and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, "Peace! Be still!" And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
40 He said to them, "Why are you afraid? Have you no faith?"
41 And they were filled with awe, and said to one another, "Who then is this, that even wind and sea obey him?"
Reflection by: Lorna Campos: Leadership Trainer. Meta-Coach. Mentor. Youth Facilitator. Inspirational speaker. Covenanted member-Ligaya ng Panginoon. Senior woman leader-University District.
Friday, January 29, 2021
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - The Parable of the Seeds
MARK 4:26-34
26And he said, "The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed upon the ground,
27and should sleep and rise night and day, and the seed should sprout and grow, he knows not how.
28The earth produces of itself, first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear.
29But when the grain is ripe, at once he puts in the sickle, because the harvest has come."
30And he said, "With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable shall we use for it? 31It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on earth;
32yet when it is sown it grows up and becomes the greatest of all shrubs, and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the air can make nests in its shade."
33With many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear it;
34he did not speak to them without a parable, but privately to his own disciples he explained everything.
Reflection by: Abyong Calo: Lay missionary/brother-Servants of the Word. Regional Director for Mega Manila and International missions (UAE and Singapore)-Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon. Licensed Electrical Engineer.
Thursday, January 28, 2021
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - Light The Light, Share His Life
MARK 4:21-25
21And he said to them, "Is a lamp brought in to be put under a bushel, or under a bed, and not on a stand?
22For there is nothing hid, except to be made manifest; nor is anything secret, except to come to light.
23If any man has ears to hear, let him hear."
24And he said to them, "Take heed what you hear; the measure you give will be the measure you get, and still more will be given you.
25For to him who has will more be given; and from him who has not, even what he has will be taken away."
Reflection by: Raoul Roncal: Lay missionary/Brother-The Servants of the Word. Theology Instructor-Ateneo de Manila University. Licensed Engineer (ECE)
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - Be A Good Soil.
MARK 4:1-20
1Again he began to teach beside the sea. And a very large crowd gathered about him, so that he got into a boat and sat in it on the sea; and the whole crowd was beside the sea on the land.
2And he taught them many things in parables, and in his teaching he said to them:
3"Listen! A sower went out to sow.
4And as he sowed, some seed fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured it.
5Other seed fell on rocky ground, where it had not much soil, and immediately it sprang up, since it had no depth of soil;
6and when the sun rose it was scorched, and since it had no root it withered away.
7Other seed fell among thorns and the thorns grew up and choked it, and it yielded no grain.
8And other seeds fell into good soil and brought forth grain, growing up and increasing and yielding thirtyfold and sixtyfold and a hundredfold."
9And he said, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."
10And when he was alone, those who were about him with the twelve asked him concerning the parables.
11And he said to them, "To you has been given the secret of the kingdom of God, but for those outside everything is in parables;
12so that they may indeed see but not perceive, and may indeed hear but not understand; lest they should turn again, and be forgiven."
13And he said to them, "Do you not understand this parable? How then will you understand all the parables?
14The sower sows the word.
15And these are the ones along the path, where the word is sown; when they hear, Satan immediately comes and takes away the word which is sown in them.
16And these in like manner are the ones sown upon rocky ground, who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with joy;
17and they have no root in themselves, but endure for a while; then, when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately they fall away.
18And others are the ones sown among thorns; they are those who hear the word,
19but the cares of the world, and the delight in riches, and the desire for other things, enter in and choke the word, and it proves unfruitful.
20But those that were sown upon the good soil are the ones who hear the word and accept it and bear fruit, thirtyfold and sixtyfold and a hundredfold.``
Reflection by: Vanessa Ocampo: Corporate Trainer/Financial Consultant, Senior Woman Leader Trainee/Pastoral Leader-Servants of the Living God Community (Ormoc, Leyte)
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Memorial of St Timothy
Memorial of St Titus
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - God's Family is the Doer of His Will
MARK 3:31-35
31And his mother and his brothers came; and standing outside they sent to him and called him. 32And a crowd was sitting about him; and they said to him, "Your mother and your brothers are outside, asking for you."
33And he replied, "Who are my mother and my brothers?"
34And looking around at those who sat about him, he said, "Here are my mother and my brothers! 35Whoever does the will of God is my brother, and sister, and mother."
Reflection by: Jeng Aquino-Quitain: Wife of Bobby Quitain. Mother of 4. Educator. Covenanted member-Ligaya ng Panginoon.
Monday, January 25, 2021
Conversion of St. Paul
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - Evangelize
MARK 16:15-18
15And he said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to the whole creation.
16He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. 17And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues;
18they will pick up serpents, and if they drink any deadly thing, it will not hurt them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover."
Reflection by: Lou Sitaca: Lawyer. Businesswoman. Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon. Senior Woman Leader-Ligaya ng Panginoon
Sunday, January 24, 2021
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time: The Sunday of the Word of God
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - COME FOLLOW ME
MARK 1:14-20
14Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God,
15and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel."
16And passing along by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net in the sea; for they were fishermen.
17And Jesus said to them, "Follow me and I will make you become fishers of men."
18And immediately they left their nets and followed him.
19And going on a little farther, he saw James the son of Zeb'edee and John his brother, who were in their boat mending the nets.
20And immediately he called them; and they left their father Zeb'edee in the boat with the hired servants, and followed him.
Reflection by: Jon Kasilag: Founding Principal Engineer-AMH Phils.Inc., Former Senior Lecturer-UP,Covenanted Member-Ligaya ng Panginoon, Site Leader-Pathways North Quezon City.
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - Whoever Does The Will Of God Is My Family
MARK 3:20-21
20and the crowd came together again, so that they could not even eat.
21And when his family heard it, they went out to seize him, for people were saying, "He is beside himself."
Reflection by: Atty. Ted Te: Human rights lawyer. Faculty member. Regional director for Western Visayas-Lingkod ng Panginoon, Sector evangelization head-Pathways. Former spokesperson-Supreme Court.
Friday, January 22, 2021
Feast of St Vincent
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - CHRIST CHOOSES YOU
MARK 3:13-19
13And he went up on the mountain, and called to him those whom he desired; and they came to him. 14And he appointed twelve, to be with him, and to be sent out to preach
15and have authority to cast out demons:
16Simon whom he surnamed Peter;
17James the son of Zeb'edee and John the brother of James, whom he surnamed Bo-aner'ges, that is, sons of thunder;
18Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Cananaean,
19and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him. Then he went home;
Reflection by: Abyong Calo: Lay missionary/brother-Servants of the Word. Regional Director for Mega Manila and International missions (UAE and Singapore)-Ang Lingkod ng Panginoon. Licensed Electrical Engineer.
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Feast of St Agnes
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - Jesus Is The Absolute Authority
MARK 3:7-12
7Jesus withdrew with his disciples to the sea, and a great multitude from Galilee followed; also from Judea
8and Jerusalem and Idume'a and from beyond the Jordan and from about Tyre and Sidon a great multitude, hearing all that he did, came to him.
9And he told his disciples to have a boat ready for him because of the crowd, lest they should crush him;
10for he had healed many, so that all who had diseases pressed upon him to touch him.
11And whenever the unclean spirits beheld him, they fell down before him and cried out, "You are the Son of God."
12And he strictly ordered them not to make him known.
Reflection by: Raoul Roncal: Lay missionary/Brother-The Servants of the Word. Theology Instructor-Ateneo de Manila University. Licensed Engineer (ECE)
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Feast of St Fabian
Feast of St Sebastian
PATHWAYS OF HOPE: SHORT REFLECTIONS ON THE DAILY GOSPEL READING - God is Reaching Out to You
MARK 3:1-6
1 Again he entered the synagogue, and a man was there who had a withered hand.
2 And they watched him, to see whether he would heal him on the sabbath, so that they might accuse him.
3 And he said to the man who had the withered hand, "Come here."
4 And he said to them, "Is it lawful on the sabbath to do good or to do harm, to save life or to kill?" But they were silent.
5 And he looked around at them with anger, grieved at their hardness of heart, and said to the man, "Stretch out your hand." He stretched it out, and his hand was restored.
6 The Pharisees went out, and immediately held counsel with the Hero'di-ans against him, how to destroy him.
Reflection by: Christopher Luke Felix: Compliance Executive for a local bank. Missionary for the youth and young adults called FIT (Faith, Integrity and Truth). Covenanted Member- Servants of Yahweh Covenant Community-KL, Malaysia.
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
MARK 2:23-28
23One sabbath he was going through the grainfields; and as they made their way his disciples began to pluck heads of grain.
24And the Pharisees said to him, "Look, why are they doing what is not lawful on the sabbath?"
25And he said to them, "Have you never read what David did, when he was in need and was hungry, he and those who were with him:
26how he entered the house of God, when Abi'athar was high priest, and ate the bread of the Presence, which it is not lawful for any but the priests to eat, and also gave it to those who were with him?"
27And he said to them, "The sabbath was made for man, not man for the sabbath;
28so the Son of man is lord even of the sabbath."
Reflection by: Steve Sandoval
Monday, January 18, 2021
MARK 2:18-22
18Now John's disciples and the Pharisees were fasting; and people came and said to him, "Why do John's disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?"
19And Jesus said to them, "Can the wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is with them? As long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast.
20The days will come, when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast in that day.
21No one sews a piece of unshrunk cloth on an old garment; if he does, the patch tears away from it, the new from the old, and a worse tear is made.
22And no one puts new wine into old wineskins; if he does, the wine will burst the skins, and the wine is lost, and so are the skins; but new wine is for fresh skins."
Reflection by: Alvin Fabella
Sunday, January 17, 2021
MARK 10:13-16
13 And they were bringing children to him, that he might touch them; and the disciples rebuked them.
14 But when Jesus saw it he was indignant, and said to them, "Let the children come to me, do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of God.
15 Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it."
16 And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands upon them.
Reflection by: Jim Orbe
Saturday, January 16, 2021
MARK 2:13-17
13He went out again beside the sea; and all the crowd gathered about him, and he taught them.
14And as he passed on, he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office, and he said to him, "Follow me." And he rose and followed him.
15And as he sat at table in his house, many tax collectors and sinners were sitting with Jesus and his disciples; for there were many who followed him.
16And the scribes of the Pharisees, when they saw that he was eating with sinners and tax collectors, said to his disciples, "Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?"
17And when Jesus heard it, he said to them, "Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick; I came not to call the righteous, but sinners."
Reflection by: Atty. Ted Te
Friday, January 15, 2021
MARK 2:1-12
1And when he returned to Caper'na-um after some days, it was reported that he was at home.
2And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room for them, not even about the door; and he was preaching the word to them.
3And they came, bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men.
4And when they could not get near him because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him; and when they had made an opening, they let down the pallet on which the paralytic lay.
5And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "My son, your sins are forgiven."
6Now some of the scribes were sitting there, questioning in their hearts,
7"Why does this man speak thus? It is blasphemy! Who can forgive sins but God alone?"
8And immediately Jesus, perceiving in his spirit that they thus questioned within themselves, said to them, "Why do you question thus in your hearts?
9Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, Your sins are forgiven,' or to say,Rise, take up your pallet and walk'?
10But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins" -- he said to the paralytic --
11"I say to you, rise, take up your pallet and go home."
12And he rose, and immediately took up the pallet and went out before them all; so that they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, "We never saw anything like this!"
Reflection by: Abyong Calo
Thursday, January 14, 2021
MARK 1:40-45
40And a leper came to him beseeching him, and kneeling said to him, "If you will, you can make me clean."
41Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand and touched him, and said to him, "I will; be clean."
42And immediately the leprosy left him, and he was made clean.
43And he sternly charged him, and sent him away at once,
44and said to him, "See that you say nothing to any one; but go, show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing what Moses commanded, for a proof to the people."
45But he went out and began to talk freely about it, and to spread the news, so that Jesus could no longer openly enter a town, but was out in the country; and people came to him from every quarter.
Reflection by: Raoul Roncal
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
MARK 1:29-39
29And immediately he left the synagogue, and entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.
30Now Simon's mother-in-law lay sick with a fever, and immediately they told him of her.
31And he came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and the fever left her; and she served them.
32That evening, at sundown, they brought to him all who were sick or possessed with demons.
33And the whole city was gathered together about the door.
34And he healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him.
35And in the morning, a great while before day, he rose and went out to a lonely place, and there he prayed.
36And Simon and those who were with him pursued him,
37and they found him and said to him, "Every one is searching for you."
38And he said to them, "Let us go on to the next towns, that I may preach there also; for that is why I came out."
39And he went throughout all Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and casting out demons.
Reflection by: Vanessa Ocampo
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
MARK 1:21-28
21And they went into Caper'na-um; and immediately on the sabbath he entered the synagogue and taught.
22And they were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.
23And immediately there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit;
24and he cried out, "What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God."
25But Jesus rebuked him, saying, "Be silent, and come out of him!"
26And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying with a loud voice, came out of him.
27And they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, "What is this? A new teaching! With authority he commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him."
28And at once his fame spread everywhere throughout all the surrounding region of Galilee.
Reflection by: Bobby Quitain
Monday, January 11, 2021
MARK 1:14-20
14Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God,
15and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel."
16And passing along by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net in the sea; for they were fishermen.
17And Jesus said to them, "Follow me and I will make you become fishers of men."
18And immediately they left their nets and followed him.
19And going on a little farther, he saw James the son of Zeb'edee and John his brother, who were in their boat mending the nets.
20And immediately he called them; and they left their father Zeb'edee in the boat with the hired servants, and followed him.
Reflection by: Alvin Fabella
Sunday, January 10, 2021
Mark 1:7-11
7 And he preached, saying, "After me comes he who is mightier than I, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie.
8 I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."
9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
10 And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens opened and the Spirit descending upon him like a dove;
11 and a voice came from heaven, "Thou art my beloved Son; with thee I am well pleased."
Reflection by: Bobby Quitain
Saturday, January 9, 2021
JOHN 3:22-30
22After this Jesus and his disciples went into the land of Judea; there he remained with them and baptized.
23John also was baptizing at Ae'non near Salim, because there was much water there; and people came and were baptized.
24For John had not yet been put in prison.
25Now a discussion arose between John's disciples and a Jew over purifying.
26And they came to John, and said to him, "Rabbi, he who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you bore witness, here he is, baptizing, and all are going to him."
27John answered, "No one can receive anything except what is given him from heaven.
28You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but I have been sent before him.
29He who has the bride is the bridegroom; the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom's voice; therefore this joy of mine is now full.
30He must increase, but I must decrease."
Reflection by: Atty. Ted Te
Friday, January 8, 2021 LUKE 5:12-16
12While he was in one of the cities, there came a man full of leprosy; and when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and besought him, "Lord, if you will, you can make me clean."
13And he stretched out his hand, and touched him, saying, "I will; be clean." And immediately the leprosy left him.
14And he charged him to tell no one; but "go and show yourself to the priest, and make an offering for your cleansing, as Moses commanded, for a proof to the people."
15But so much the more the report went abroad concerning him; and great multitudes gathered to hear and to be healed of their infirmities.
16But he withdrew to the wilderness and prayed.
Reflection by: Abyong Calo
Thursday, January 7, 2021 LUKE 4:14-22
14And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee, and a report concerning him went out through all the surrounding country.
15And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all.
16And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up; and he went to the synagogue, as his custom was, on the sabbath day. And he stood up to read;
17and there was given to him the book of the prophet Isaiah. He opened the book and found the place where it was written,
18"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed,
19to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord."
20And he closed the book, and gave it back to the attendant, and sat down; and the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him.
21And he began to say to them, "Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing."
22And all spoke well of him, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth; and they said, "Is not this Joseph's son?"
Video by Raoul Roncal
Wednesday, January 6, 2021 MARK 6:45-52
45Immediately he made his disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, to Beth-sa'ida, while he dismissed the crowd.
46And after he had taken leave of them, he went up on the mountain to pray.
47And when evening came, the boat was out on the sea, and he was alone on the land.
48And he saw that they were making headway painfully, for the wind was against them. And about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. He meant to pass by them,
49but when they saw him walking on the sea they thought it was a ghost, and cried out;
50for they all saw him, and were terrified. But immediately he spoke to them and said, "Take heart, it is I; have no fear."
51And he got into the boat with them and the wind ceased. And they were utterly astounded,
52for they did not understand about the loaves, but their hearts were hardened.
Reflection by Christopher Luke Felix
Tuesday, January 5, 2021 MARK 6:34-44
34As he went ashore he saw a great throng, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things.
35And when it grew late, his disciples came to him and said, "This is a lonely place, and the hour is now late;
36send them away, to go into the country and villages round about and buy themselves something to eat."
37But he answered them, "You give them something to eat." And they said to him, "Shall we go and buy two hundred denarii worth of bread, and give it to them to eat?"
38And he said to them, "How many loaves have you? Go and see." And when they had found out, they said, "Five, and two fish."
39Then he commanded them all to sit down by companies upon the green grass.
40So they sat down in groups, by hundreds and by fifties.
41And taking the five loaves and the two fish he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples to set before the people; and he divided the two fish among them all.
42And they all ate and were satisfied.
43And they took up twelve baskets full of broken pieces and of the fish.
44And those who ate the loaves were five thousand men.
Reflection by Steve Sandoval
Monday, January 4, 2021 The Most Holy Name of Jesus
MATTHEW 4:12-17, 23-25
12Now when he heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew into Galilee;
13and leaving Nazareth he went and dwelt in Caper'na-um by the sea, in the territory of Zeb'ulun and Naph'tali,
14that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled:
15"The land of Zeb'ulun and the land of Naph'tali, toward the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles --
16the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned."
17From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
23And he went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every infirmity among the people.
24So his fame spread throughout all Syria, and they brought him all the sick, those afflicted with various diseases and pains, demoniacs, epileptics, and paralytics, and he healed them.
25And great crowds followed him from Galilee and the Decap'olis and Jerusalem and Judea and from beyond the Jordan.
Reflection by: Alvin Fabella
Saturday, January 2, 2021 Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors (Memorial)
JOHN 1:19-28
19And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, "Who are you?"
20He confessed, he did not deny, but confessed, "I am not the Christ."
21And they asked him, "What then? Are you Elijah?" He said, "I am not." "Are you the prophet?" And he answered, "No."
22They said to him then, "Who are you? Let us have an answer for those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?"
23He said, "I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, `Make straight the way of the Lord,' as the prophet Isaiah said."
24Now they had been sent from the Pharisees.
25They asked him, "Then why are you baptizing, if you are neither the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the prophet?"
26John answered them, "I baptize with water; but among you stands one whom you do not know,
27even he who comes after me, the thong of whose sandal I am not worthy to untie."
28This took place in Bethany beyond the Jordan, where John was baptizing.
Reflection by Atty. Ted Te
Friday, January 1, 2021 Octave Day of Christmas: Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God
LUKE 2:16-21
16And they went with haste, and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
17And when they saw it they made known the saying which had been told them concerning this child;
18and all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them.
19But Mary kept all these things, pondering them in her heart.
20And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.
21And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
Reflection by Jake Yap
Sunday, January 3, 2021 Epiphany of the Lord MATTHEW 2:1-12
1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying,
2 "Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the East, and have come to worship him."
3 When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him;
4 and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born.
5 They told him, "In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it is written by the prophet:
6 `And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who will govern my people Israel.'"
7 Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star appeared;
8 and he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, "Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him bring me word, that I too may come and worship him."
9 When they had heard the king they went their way; and lo, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came to rest over the place where the child was.
10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy;
11 and going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.
12 And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way.
Reflection by: Lorna Campos
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
MATTHEW 11:28-30
28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
Reflection by Vanessa Ocampo
Monday, December 7, 2020
LUKE 5:17-26
(Alternate Reading Jn.10:11-16)
17 On one of those days, as he was teaching, there were Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting by, who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem; and the power of the Lord was with him to heal.
18 And behold, men were bringing on a bed a man who was paralyzed, and they sought to bring him in and lay him before Jesus;
19 but finding no way to bring him in, because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and let him down with his bed through the tiles into the midst before Jesus.
20 And when he saw their faith he said, "Man, your sins are forgiven you."
21 And the scribes and the Pharisees began to question, saying, "Who is this that speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God only?"
22 When Jesus perceived their questionings, he answered them, "Why do you question in your hearts?
23 Which is easier, to say, Your sins are forgiven you,' or to say,Rise and walk'?
24 But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins" -- he said to the man who was paralyzed -- "I say to you, rise, take up your bed and go home."
25 And immediately he rose before them, and took up that on which he lay, and went home, glorifying God.
26 And amazement seized them all, and they glorified God and were filled with awe, saying, "We have seen strange things today."
Reflection by: Alvin Fabella
Monday, November 30, 2020
MATTHEW 4:18-22
18 As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen.
19 And he said to them, "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men."
20 Immediately they left their nets and followed him.
21 And going on from there he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zeb'edee and John his brother, in the boat with Zeb'edee their father, mending their nets, and he called them.
22 Immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed him.
Reflection by Lou Sitaca
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
LUKE 21:5-11
5 And as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, he said,
6 "As for these things which you see, the days will come when there shall not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down."
7 And they asked him, "Teacher, when will this be, and what will be the sign when this is about to take place?"
8 And he said, "Take heed that you are not led astray; for many will come in my name, saying, 'I am he!' and, 'The time is at hand!' Do not go after them.
9 And when you hear of wars and tumults, do not be terrified; for this must first take place, but the end will not be at once."
10 Then he said to them, "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom;
11 there will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and pestilences; and there will be terrors and great signs from heaven.
Reflection by: Jeng Aquino-Quitain
Monday, November 23, 2020
Luke 21: 1-4
1 He looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury;
2 and he saw a poor widow put in two copper coins.
3 And he said, "Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them;
4 for they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in all the living that she had."
Reflection by: Alvin Fabella
Sunday, November 22, 2020
MATTHEW 25:31-46
31 "When the Son of man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne.
32 Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate them one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats,
33 and he will place the sheep at his right hand, but the goats at the left.
34 Then the King will say to those at his right hand, 'Come, O blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world;
35 for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me,
36 I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.'
37 Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see thee hungry and feed thee, or thirsty and give thee drink?
38 And when did we see thee a stranger and welcome thee, or naked and clothe thee?
39 And when did we see thee sick or in prison and visit thee?'
40 And the King will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.'
41 Then he will say to those at his left hand, 'Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels;
42 for I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink,
43 I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not clothe me, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.'
44 Then they also will answer, 'Lord, when did we see thee hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to thee?'
45 Then he will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it not to one of the least of these, you did it not to me.'
46 And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life."
Reflection by: Lorna Campos
Saturday, November 21, 2020
LUKE 20:27-40
27 There came to him some Sadducees, those who say that there is no resurrection,
28 and they asked him a question, saying, "Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man's brother dies, having a wife but no children, the man must take the wife and raise up children for his brother.
29 Now there were seven brothers; the first took a wife, and died without children;
30 and the second
31 and the third took her, and likewise all seven left no children and died.
32 Afterward the woman also died.
33 In the resurrection, therefore, whose wife will the woman be? For the seven had her as wife."
34 And Jesus said to them, "The sons of this age marry and are given in marriage;
35 but those who are accounted worthy to attain to that age and to the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage,
36 for they cannot die any more, because they are equal to angels and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection.
37 But that the dead are raised, even Moses showed, in the passage about the bush, where he calls the Lord the God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob.
38 Now he is not God of the dead, but of the living; for all live to him."
39 And some of the scribes answered, "Teacher, you have spoken well."
40 For they no longer dared to ask him any question.
Reflection by: Atty. Ted Te
Friday, November 20, 2020
LUKE 19:45-48
45 And he entered the temple and began to drive out those who sold, 46 saying to them, "It is written, `My house shall be a house of prayer'; but you have made it a den of robbers."
47 And he was teaching daily in the temple. The chief priests and the scribes and the principal men of the people sought to destroy him;
48 but they did not find anything they could do, for all the people hung upon his words.
Reflection by: Abyong Calo
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
LUKE 19: 11-28
11 As they heard these things, he proceeded to tell a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they supposed that the kingdom of God was to appear immediately.
12 He said therefore, "A nobleman went into a far country to receive a kingly power and then return.
13 Calling ten of his servants, he gave them ten pounds, and said to them, 'Trade with these till I come.'
14 But his citizens hated him and sent an embassy after him, saying, 'We do not want this man to reign over us.'
15 When he returned, having received the kingly power, he commanded these servants, to whom he had given the money, to be called to him, that he might know what they had gained by trading.
16 The first came before him, saying, 'Lord, your pound has made ten pounds more.'
17 And he said to him, 'Well done, good servant! Because you have been faithful in a very little, you shall have authority over ten cities.'
18 And the second came, saying, 'Lord, your pound has made five pounds.'
19 And he said to him, 'And you are to be over five cities.'
20 Then another came, saying, 'Lord, here is your pound, which I kept laid away in a napkin;
21 for I was afraid of you, because you are a severe man; you take up what you did not lay down, and reap what you did not sow.'
22 He said to him, 'I will condemn you out of your own mouth, you wicked servant! You knew that I was a severe man, taking up what I did not lay down and reaping what I did not sow?
23 Why then did you not put my money into the bank, and at my coming I should have collected it with interest?'
24 And he said to those who stood by, 'Take the pound from him, and give it to him who has the ten pounds.'
25 (And they said to him, 'Lord, he has ten pounds!')
26 'I tell you, that to every one who has will more be given; but from him who has not, even what he has will be taken away.
27 But as for these enemies of mine, who did not want me to reign over them, bring them here and slay them before me.'"
28 And when he had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.
Reflection by: Aldem Salvana
Thursday, November 19, 2020
LUKE 19:41-44
41 And when he drew near and saw the city he wept over it,
42 saying, "Would that even today you knew the things that make for peace! But now they are hid from your eyes.
43 For the days shall come upon you, when your enemies will cast up a bank about you and surround you, and hem you in on every side,
44 and dash you to the ground, you and your children within you, and they will not leave one stone upon another in you; because you did not know the time of your visitation."
Reflection by Raoul Roncal
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
LUKE 19: 1-10
1 He entered Jericho and was passing through.
2 And there was a man named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector, and rich.
3 And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not, on account of the crowd, because he was small of stature.
4 So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him, for he was to pass that way.
5 And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, "Zacchaeus, make haste and come down; for I must stay at your house today."
6 So he made haste and came down, and received him joyfully.
7 And when they saw it they all murmured, "He has gone in to be the guest of a man who is a sinner."
8 And Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, "Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have defrauded any one of anything, I restore it fourfold."
9 And Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this house, since he also is a son of Abraham.
10 For the Son of man came to seek and to save the lost."
Reflection by: Steve Sandoval
Monday, November 16, 2020
LUKE 18:35-43
35 As he drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging
36 and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant.
37 They told him, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by."
38 And he cried, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!"
39 And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent; but he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!"
40 And Jesus stopped, and commanded him to be brought to him; and when he came near, he asked him,
41 "What do you want me to do for you?" He said, "Lord, let me receive my sight."
42 And Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight; your faith has made you well."
43 And immediately he received his sight and followed him, glorifying God; and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.
Reflection by: Alvin Fabella
Saturday, November 14, 2020
LUKE 18:1-8
1 And he told them a parable, to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.
2 He said, "In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor regarded man;
3 and there was a widow in that city who kept coming to him and saying, 'Vindicate me against my adversary.'
4 For a while he refused; but afterward he said to himself, 'Though I neither fear God nor regard man,
5 yet because this widow bothers me, I will vindicate her, or she will wear me out by her continual coming.'"
6 And the Lord said, "Hear what the unrighteous judge says.
7 And will not God vindicate his elect, who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long over them?
8 I tell you, he will vindicate them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of man comes, will he find faith on earth?"
Reflection by: Atty. Ted Te
Sunday, November 15, 2020
Matthew 25:14-30
14 "For it will be as when a man going on a journey called his servants and entrusted to them his property;
15 to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away.
16 He who had received the five talents went at once and traded with them; and he made five talents more.
17 So also, he who had the two talents made two talents more.
18 But he who had received the one talent went and dug in the ground and hid his master's money.
19 Now after a long time the master of those servants came and settled accounts with them.
20 And he who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five talents more, saying, 'Master, you delivered to me five talents; here I have made five talents more.'
21 His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a little, I will set you over much; enter into the joy of your master.'
22 And he also who had the two talents came forward, saying, 'Master, you delivered to me two talents; here I have made two talents more.'
23 His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a little, I will set you over much; enter into the joy of your master.'
24 He also who had received the one talent came forward, saying, 'Master, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not winnow;
25 so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here you have what is yours.'
26 But his master answered him, 'You wicked and slothful servant! You knew that I reap where I have not sowed, and gather where I have not winnowed?
27 Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and at my coming I should have received what was my own with interest.
28 So take the talent from him, and give it to him who has the ten talents.
29 For to every one who has will more be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who has not, even what he has will be taken away.
30 And cast the worthless servant into the outer darkness; there men will weep and gnash their teeth.'
Reflection by: Jim Orbe
Friday, November 13, 2020
LUKE 17:26-37
26 As it was in the days of Noah, so will it be in the days of the Son of man.
27 They ate, they drank, they married, they were given in marriage, until the day when Noah entered the ark, and the flood came and destroyed them all.
28 Likewise as it was in the days of Lot--they ate, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they built,
29 but on the day when Lot went out from Sodom fire and sulphur rained from heaven and destroyed them all--
30 so will it be on the day when the Son of man is revealed.
31 On that day, let him who is on the housetop, with his goods in the house, not come down to take them away; and likewise let him who is in the field not turn back.
32 Remember Lot's wife.
33 Whoever seeks to gain his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life will preserve it.
34 I tell you, in that night there will be two in one bed; one will be taken and the other left.
35 There will be two women grinding together; one will be taken and the other left."
36 * Other ancient authorities add: “Two men will be in the field; one will be taken and the other left”
37 And they said to him, "Where, Lord?" He said to them, "Where the body is, there the eagles will be gathered together."
Reflection by: Abyong Calo
Thursday, November 12, 2020
LUKE 17:20-25
20 Being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God was coming, he answered them, "The kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be observed;
21 nor will they say, 'Lo, here it is!' or 'There!' for behold, the kingdom of God is in the midst of you."
22 And he said to the disciples, "The days are coming when you will desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and you will not see it.
23 And they will say to you, 'Lo, there!' or 'Lo, here!' Do not go, do not follow them.
24 For as the lightning flashes and lights up the sky from one side to the other, so will the Son of man be in his day.
25 But first he must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation.
Reflection by: Raoul Roncal
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
LUKE 17:11-19
11 On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee.
12 And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance
13 and lifted up their voices and said, "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us."
14 When he saw them he said to them, "Go and show yourselves to the priests." And as they went they were cleansed.
15 Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice;
16 and he fell on his face at Jesus' feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan.
17 Then said Jesus, "Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine?
18 Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?"
19 And he said to him, "Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well."
Reflection by: Vanessa Ocampo
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
LUKE 17:7-10
7 "Will any one of you, who has a servant plowing or keeping sheep, say to him when he has come in from the field, 'Come at once and sit down at table?
8 Will he not rather say to him, 'Prepare supper for me, and gird yourself and serve me, till I eat and drink; and afterward you shall eat and drink?
9 Does he thank the servant because he did what was commanded?
10 So you also, when you have done all that is commanded you, say, 'We are unworthy servants; we have only done what was our duty.'"
Reflection by: Bobby Quitain
Sunday, November 8, 2020
MATTHEW 25:1-13
1 "Then the kingdom of heaven shall be compared to ten maidens who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom.
2 Five of them were foolish, and five were wise.
3 For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them;
4 but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps.
5 As the bridegroom was delayed, they all slumbered and slept.
6 But at midnight there was a cry, 'Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.'
7 Then all those maidens rose and trimmed their lamps.
8 And the foolish said to the wise, 'Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.'
9 But the wise replied, 'Perhaps there will not be enough for us and for you; go rather to the dealers and buy for yourselves.'
10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast; and the door was shut.
11 Afterward the other maidens came also, saying, 'Lord, lord, open to us.'
12 But he replied, 'Truly, I say to you, I do not know you.'
13 Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.
Reflection by: Lorna Campos
Monday, November 9, 2020
JOHN 2:13-22
13 The Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.
14 In the temple he found those who were selling oxen and sheep and pigeons, and the money-changers at their business.
15 And making a whip of cords, he drove them all, with the sheep and oxen, out of the temple; and he poured out the coins of the money-changers and overturned their tables.
16 And he told those who sold the pigeons, "Take these things away; you shall not make my Father's house a house of trade."
17 His disciples remembered that it was written, "Zeal for thy house will consume me."
18 The Jews then said to him, "What sign have you to show us for doing this?"
19 Jesus answered them, "Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up."
20 The Jews then said, "It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and will you raise it up in three days?"
21 But he spoke of the temple of his body.
22 When therefore he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this; and they believed the scripture and the word which Jesus had spoken.
Reflection by: Aldem Salvana
Saturday, November 7, 2020
LUKE 16:9-15
9 And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of unrighteous mammon, so that when it fails they may receive you into the eternal habitations.
10 "He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much; and he who is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much.
11 If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will entrust to you the true riches?
12 And if you have not been faithful in that which is another's, who will give you that which is your own?
13 No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon."
14 The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all this, and they scoffed at him.
15 But he said to them, "You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts; for what is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God.
Reflection by: Atty. Ted Te
Friday, November 6, 2020
LUKE 16:1-8
1 He also said to the disciples, "There was a rich man who had a steward, and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his goods.
2 And he called him and said to him, 'What is this that I hear about you? Turn in the account of your stewardship, for you can no longer be steward.'
3 And the steward said to himself, 'What shall I do, since my master is taking the stewardship away from me? I am not strong enough to dig, and I am ashamed to beg.
4 I have decided what to do, so that people may receive me into their houses when I am put out of the stewardship.'
5 So, summoning his master's debtors one by one, he said to the first, 'How much do you owe my master?'
6 He said, 'A hundred measures of oil.' And he said to him, 'Take your bill, and sit down quickly and write fifty.'
7 Then he said to another, 'And how much do you owe?' He said, 'A hundred measures of wheat.' He said to him, 'Take your bill, and write eighty.'
8 The master commended the dishonest steward for his shrewdness; for the sons of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than the sons of light.
Reflection by: Abyong Calo
Thursday, November 5, 2020
LUKE 15:1-10
1 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him.
2 And the Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying, "This man receives sinners and eats with them."
3 So he told them this parable:
4 "What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost, until he finds it?
5 And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
6 And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost.'
7 Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.
8 "Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp and sweep the house and seek diligently until she finds it?
9 And when she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin which I had lost.'
10 Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents."
Reflection by: Raoul Roncal
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
LUKE 14:25-33
25 Now great multitudes accompanied him; and he turned and said to them,
26 "If any one comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.
27 Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me, cannot be my disciple.
28 For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it?
29 Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation, and is not able to finish, all who see it begin to mock him,
30 saying, 'This man began to build, and was not able to finish.'
31 Or what king, going to encounter another king in war, will not sit down first and take counsel whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him who comes against him with twenty thousand?
32 And if not, while the other is yet a great way off, he sends an embassy and asks terms of peace.
33 So therefore, whoever of you does not renounce all that he has cannot be my disciple."
Reflection by Jon Kasilag
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
LUKE 14:15-24
15 When one of those who sat at table with him heard this, he said to him, "Blessed is he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God!"
16 But he said to him, "A man once gave a great banquet, and invited many;
17 and at the time for the banquet he sent his servant to say to those who had been invited, 'Come; for all is now ready.'
18 But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said to him, 'I have bought a field, and I must go out and see it; I pray you, have me excused.'
19 And another said, 'I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to examine them; I pray you, have me excused.'
20 And another said, 'I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.'
21 So the servant came and reported this to his master. Then the householder in anger said to his servant, 'Go out quickly to the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in the poor and maimed and blind and lame.'
22 And the servant said, 'Sir, what you commanded has been done, and still there is room.'
23 And the master said to the servant, 'Go out to the highways and hedges, and compel people to come in, that my house may be filled.
24 For I tell you, none of those men who were invited shall taste my banquet.'"
Reflection by: Steve Sandoval
Monday, November 2, 2020
JOHN 6:37-40
37 All that the Father gives me will come to me; and him who comes to me I will not cast out.
38 For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent me;
39 and this is the will of him who sent me, that I should lose nothing of all that he has given me, but raise it up at the last day.
40 For this is the will of my Father, that every one who sees the Son and believes in him should have eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day."
Reflection by: Alvin Fabella
MATTHEW 5:1-12
1 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down his disciples came to him.
2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:
3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
5 "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
6 "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
7 "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
8 "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
9 "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. 10 "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 "Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.
12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so men persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Reflection by: Jim Orbe
LUKE 14:1, 7-11
1 One sabbath when he went to dine at the house of a ruler who belonged to the Pharisees, they were watching him.
7 Now he told a parable to those who were invited, when he marked how they chose the places of honor, saying to them,
8 "When you are invited by any one to a marriage feast, do not sit down in a place of honor, lest a more eminent man than you be invited by him;
9 and he who invited you both will come and say to you, `Give place to this man,' and then you will begin with shame to take the lowest place.
10 But when you are invited, go and sit in the lowest place, so that when your host comes he may say to you, `Friend, go up higher'; then you will be honored in the presence of all who sit at table with you.
11 For every one who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."
Reflection by: Jim Orbe
Friday, October 30, 2020
LUKE 14:1-6
1 One sabbath when he went to dine at the house of a ruler who belonged to the Pharisees, they were watching him.
2 And behold, there was a man before him who had dropsy.
3 And Jesus spoke to the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, "Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath, or not?"
4 But they were silent. Then he took him and healed him, and let him go.
5 And he said to them, "Which of you, having a son or an ox that has fallen into a well, will not immediately pull him out on a sabbath day?"
6 And they could not reply to this.
Reflection by: Abyong Calo
Thursday, October 29, 2020
LUKE 13:31-35
31 At that very hour some Pharisees came, and said to him, "Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you."
32 And he said to them, "Go and tell that fox, `Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I finish my course.
33 Nevertheless I must go on my way today and tomorrow and the day following; for it cannot be that a prophet should perish away from Jerusalem.'
34 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, killing the prophets and stoning those who are sent to you! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you would not!
35 Behold, your house is forsaken. And I tell you, you will not see me until you say, `Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!'"
Reflection by: Jon Kasilag
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
LUKE 6:12-16
12 In these days he went out to the mountain to pray; and all night he continued in prayer to God. 13 And when it was day, he called his disciples, and chose from them twelve, whom he named apostles; 14 Simon, whom he named Peter, and Andrew his brother, and James and John, and Philip, and Bartholomew, 15 and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon who was called the Zealot, 16 and Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.
Reflection By: Vannie Ocampo
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
LUKE 13:18-21
18He said therefore, "What is the kingdom of God like? And to what shall I compare it?
19It is like a grain of mustard seed which a man took and sowed in his garden; and it grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air made nests in its branches."
20And again he said, "To what shall I compare the kingdom of God? 21It is like leaven which a woman took and hid in three measures of flour, till it was all leavened."
Reflection By: Bobby Quitain