DAILY GOSPEL
Saturday, 22nd June 2024
Let us all remember that we are in the Holy Presence of God.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Gospel: Matthew 7:7-12
Jesus said to his disciples: “Ask and it will be given to you; 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. Which one of you would hand his son a stone when he asks for a loaf of bread, or a snake when he asks for a fish? If you then, who are wicked, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good things to those who ask him. Do to others whatever you would have them do to you. This is the law and the prophets.”
Reflection
Our Father will watch out for our true needs and willalwaysanswer our prayers. In some instances, we just do not recognize it. Like the saying goes, “God answers prayers in three ways: he says ‘yes’ and gives you what you want, he says ‘no’ and gives you something better, or he says ‘wait’ and then gives you what you prayed for.” No matter what, God is always looking out for our best interests and will answer our prayers according to his perfect plan – we just need to trust him. The most beautiful thing is that in order to receive all that, all we have to do is pray. Our God is a loving Father who operates on a principle of reciprocity. We must do good to people in advance of their doing good to us, trusting in our Lord that he will reward us later. God is our perfect example of giving; we must follow his lead by giving others whatever they need – whether it be a gift of time, talent or treasure. How we treat others reveals our character and in turn our eternal destiny with Christ. Today we are called to live out the Golden Rule: Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you. God calls us to treat our fellow man with love and respect. We are called to question: ‘how have we treated others in the past few days? How can we help our brothers and sisters in Christ during this Lenten season? And how have we been an example of God’s love to others?’
Lasallian Guiding Principle
In a certain way for the Christian, all of history is sacred, because it reveals God and his love for the world. Therefore, two types of reading are mandatory for all young Lasallians. The Bible, especially the Gospels, where God is revealed in his Word and the newspaper or the television news, where each day I can discover the face of God through world events about which I cannot be indifferent. Gratuity and generosity are qualities that mirror the graciousness of God. These traits are expressed in the willingness to “go the extra mile,” to do more than what is stipulated in the Principles of Lasallian Education in the Philippines. It calls each one to act without regard for remuneration, and in efforts to extend one’s services to the poor and the marginalized who are often unable to repay one’s efforts.
Prayer for the Tercentenary of the Founder’s passing to Eternal Life (adapted)
God, our Father and Mother, You love us with endless mercy. You call us to be your sons and daughters.
Give us a generous heart. A heart of flesh that “burns within us.” A heart always willing to love. A compassionate heart for those who suffer. A heart where there is a place for all Lasallians around the world.
Lord Jesus, You call us to follow you. Give us the courage to live our commitment. Teach us to go beyond our borders. Teach us to discover you in the lowliest. Teach us to look with the eyes of faith. Teach us to share our mission with all Lasallians of the whole world.
Holy Spirit, You call us to live with joy. Fill us with your grace to live the values of the Gospel. Fill us with your grace to be active members in your Church. Fill us with your grace so that we may be credible witnesses, together with the entire Lasallian Family, in the midst of our world.
Together and by association, we wish to renew our Lasallian commitment, and, in an attitude of thanksgiving, celebrate these 300 years of life.
We ask this through Mary’s intercession, Queen and Mother of the Christian Schools. And through the intercession of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, Universal Patron of Christian Educators. Amen.
Let us pray with one Lasallian Heart whose Commitment is to nurture Life. Now, in a very special way, we pray for the complete healing of our Brother Superior General, Br. Bob Schieler FSC.
We entrust Him to Your power. Touch him oh Divine Physician with Your healing hands. This we pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Then say 1 Our Father, 3 Hail Mary and 1 Glory Be.
Our Lady of the Star, pray for us.
St. John Baptist de La Salle, pray for us.
St. Miguel Febres Cordero, pray for us.
Live Jesus in our hearts, forever!
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Value: Zeal for Service (Nurturing Service)
Culture Theme: We commit ourselves to serve the underprivileged
Productivity Theme: Outreach
ICV WEEK 2: Excellence is a habit
Sources:
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Dailyscripture.servantsoftheword.org. (2019). Daily Reading and Meditation. [online] Available at:
http://dailyscripture.servantsoftheword.org/readings/2019/mar11.htm [Accessed 12 Mar. 2019].
Dlsu.edu.ph. (2019). [online] Available at: https://www.dlsu.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/guiding-
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Prepared: Paul, Rahul: College of Humanities and Sciences- BS Biochemistry 2-1
through the DLSMHSI Lasallian Mission and Linkages,Lasallian Formation and Social Action
Our Daily Lasallian Reflection and Prayer is DLSMHSI gift to the Lasallian family for the 2019 Celebration of the Year of Vocation and Tercentenary celebration of the death of our founder SJBDLS.
