Kakaiba Ka, Covid-19 Gusto kong ibahagi sa inyo ang napakagandang mensaheng natanggap ko tungkol sa mga pangyayari at mga kaganapan dulot ng sakit na laganap ngayon sa buong mundo:
Silver Lining Last Monday was grocery day for us. Kaya naman gabi pa lang ay ginawa na namin ang meal plan para sa buong linggo. Pagkatapos nun, yung grocery list naman para siguradong walang makalimutan. I arrived at 11:30 AM at the grocery. Pumila ako sa labas. Dalawang oras bago ako nakapasok. Matapos makumpleto ang mga bibilhin ko, isa’t kalahating oras naman akong pumila para makapagbayad. I spent a total of 6 hours and 20 minutes! Pakiramdam ko ay nasayang ang araw ko dahil naubos ang oras ko. Hindi na ako nakapagtrabaho. As I exit the building, I returned the parking card and handed a Php 50 bill to the cashier. Ngumiti siya at sinabing, “Sir, libre po ang parking.” That time, I heard God speaking to my heart. “Anak, wag kang mag-alala, mahirap man ang sitwasyon ngayon, may blessing pa rin akong laging nakahanda para sayo.” I believe we all need that assurance, especially with what we are facing. Kaya heto at tuloy pa rin tayo sa pag-aaral ng Salita ng Diyos ngayong Linggo. May God embrace us today through His word. Have a blessed Feast today. In Christ, John Ben Rodriguez
Iba ka COVID-19. Ang dami mong binago sa isang iglap. Ang daming mong pinaluhod para manalangin sa Panginoong Dios na lumikha kasi madami ng nakakalimot. Binuo mo yung pamilya na minsan lang kumain sa hapag kainan ng sama-sama. Napapirmi mo ng bahay yung mga anak na sakit ng ulo ng kanilang mga magulang sa sobrang layas at gala. Napadalas ang kumustahan ng mga magkakamag-anak pati na nga magkakaibigan, malayo man o malapit. Ang mga may bisyo ng alak, sigarilyo at droga pati na sugal ay parang napipigilan mong gawin nila. Pinakilala mo din samin kung sinu-sino yung mga may pusong tumulong at hindi mapagsamantala Nababawasan na din ang pollution sa hangin kasi walang na halos bumibyaheng truck at jeep na smoke belcher. Madami ang napipilitang maglakad kasi walang pampublikong sasakyan. (10,000 steps/day is good for the body) Madami kang tinakot para madami ang makarealize kung pano pahalagahan ang kalusugan. Madami na gustong kumain ng gulay at prutas. Kinamumuhian na ng iba ang pagkain ng mga exotic foods na akala nila sikat ka kapag nagawa mo. COVID-19 kahit nakakatakot ka... kahit bad ka sa katawan ng tao... totoo pala na I see the good in the bad. Kapag dininig na ng Amang Diyos sa langit ang panalangin namin na alisin ka na, sana wag mo isama sa pag-alis mo ang mga magagandang epektong dala mo sa buhay namin. “Ama, patapangin mo po ang aming puso.” - Author Unknown Mag-ingat po kayong lahat at pagpalain tayo ng Poong Maykapal. Adrian Panganiban
03.29.2020 9:00AM FB Live Talk Fifth Sunday of Lent
Best Preaching Ever TALK 2: The Anawim
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading: Ezekiel 37:12-14 Psalms: Psalms 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 Second Reading: Romans 8:8-11 Gospel: John 11:1-45
INSIDE:
Bible Verses Last Week’s Talk and Homily Message from Bro. Bo Sanchez
Best Preaching Ever TALK 2: The Anawim Matthew 5:1-12 NLTCE Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them. 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Isaiah 61:2-4 NLTCE He has sent me to tell those who mourn that the time of the LORD’s favor has come, and with it, the day of God’s anger against their enemies. 3 To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the LORD has planted for his own glory. 4 They will rebuild the ancient ruins, repairing cities destroyed long ago. They will revive them, though they have been deserted for many generations.”
Isaiah 48:10 NLTCE I have refined you in the furnace of suffering.
Personal Reflection & Group Discussion How have your trials purified your heart for God?
Last Week’s Talk and Homily HOMILY
The Gospel Reading According to John 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38 Cure of the Blind Man
“What is essential is not the want, but the Who.” - Rev. Fr. Michael Laguardia The Gospel is about the contrast between light and darkness. While we are in the darkness with the Covid-19 outbreak, be assured that Jesus is the Light that dispels the darkness. Remember, the light always overcomes darkness. This pandemic is like a reset button because everything can go back to its normal condition.Like a chess game, we can request to play another game. We can have another chance. The current situation revealed our blindness -- we were busy for so many things, took things for granted, and forgot what is essential. FBA AM Session live session By Rev. Fr. Michael Laguardia
We need Jesus. It is now the time to ask the Lord to heal our land. God will ensure that His children will remain to walk in the light and not in darkness.
Prayer for Spiritual Communion My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
TALK 1: Upside Down Kingdom Use God’s measuring stick
Beatitudes, in Latin, means blessings. Beatitudes are neither ethical standards nor commandments. The beatitudes are God’s VIP guest list invited to His upside down kingdom. He ministered to the “cursed” people in the society, nowadays known as “laylayan ng lipunan.” How are you addressing or ministering to others? The Lord invites us to meet them where they are. The truth is that the Kingdom of the world values the powerful, but God’s His Kingdom values the powerless. Two horrible things that can happen when you use the measuring stick of man. Either you will never measure up or you might end up being judgmental about others. To be someone else is the most stressful situation. To be the best version of yourself is the most relaxing state. Stop complaining and comparing. Start using God’s measuring stick. We are all equal His kingdom. Treat the poor, the homeless and the sick as VIPs too. When you stop looking down on yourself, you’ll also stop looking down on others. Discrimination shows that our judgments are guided by evil motives. Don’t curse the darkness, instead, but be the light to other people. We can do small things with great love. Be a blessing to many no matter how small it is, especially those in need.
I M AG E S F R O M TH E L A S T TA L K
Bro. JB Rodriguez FB Live
Bro. Adrian Panganiban FB Live
Deep, Difficult, and Dangerous When Marowe was still my girlfriend, I lived with my parents in Cubao while she lived in faraway Paranaque. The MRT in EDSA was under construction and C5 was not yet completed, so the traffic was horrific. Every night, bringing Marowe home every night was like driving to Baguio, hours-wise. When I shared this to my friend, he had a brilliant solution. He said, “Bo, while they’re still building the MRT in EDSA and C5, I suggest that you look for girlfriend in Quezon City. When all the construction is done, you can go back to Marowe.”
But love doesn’t work that way.
Because I loved bringing her home. Even if it took long. In fact, the longer, the better—because she was with me. Love sacrifices. And that’s what I want you to do today. Because today will be one of the most difficult talks you’ll hear. You’re going to learn deep, difficult, and dangerous stuff. But it will all be worth it. May your dreams come true, Bo Sanchez Feast Founder
ENHANCE YOUR FEAST EXPERIENCE
Revised Oration Imperata
PRAY OVER, SHEPHERDING AND HEALING (POSH)
(to be prayed at 12 noon and 8 in the evening)
God our Father, we come to You in our need to ask Your protection against the COVID 19 that has disturbed and even claimed lives. We pray that You guide the people tasked to find cures for this disease and to stem its transmission. Protect the medical experts that they may minister to the sick with competence and compassion. We pray for those afflicted. May they be restored to health soon. Protect those who care for them. Grant eternal rest to those who have died.
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Give us the grace in this trying time to work for the good of all and to help those in need. We implore You to stop the spread of this virus and to save us from our fears. Grant all these through our Lord Jesus Christ Your Son who lives and reigns with You, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever. Amen. (Sub Tuum Praesidium) We fly to you protection, O Holy Mother of God. Do not despise our petition in our necessities, but deliver us always from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen. Our Lady, Health of the sick, pray for us. Saint Raphael, the Archangel, pray for us. Saint Rock, pray for us. Saint Lorenzo Ruiz, pray for us. Saint Pedro Calungsod, pray for us.
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