Monday, May 21, 2012
MONDAY 7TH WEEK OF EASTER
MAY 21, 2012
MONDAY 7TH WEEK OF EASTER
MEMORIAL, SAINT CHRISTOPHER MAGALLAMES & COMPANIONS*
Acts 19:1-8 / Jn 16:29-33
ACTS 19:1-8
While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul traveled through the interior of
the country and came to Ephesus. There he found some disciples whom he
asked, "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you became believers?"
They answered, "We have not even heard that anyone may receive the
Holy Spirit." Paul then asked, "What kind of baptism have you
received?" And they answered, "The baptism of John." Paul then
explained, "John's baptism was for conversion, but he himself said
they should believe in the one who was to come, and that one is
Jesus." Upon hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord
Jesus. Then Paul laid his hands on them and the Holy Spirit came down
upon them; and they began to speak in tongues and to prophesy. There
were about twelve of them in all. Paul went into the synagogue and for
three months he preached and discussed there boldly, trying to
convince them about the Kingdom of God.
JOHN 16:29-33
The disciples said to him, "Now you are speaking plainly and not in
veiled language! Now we see that you know all things, even before we
question you. Because of this we believe that you came from God."
Jesus answered them, "You say that you believe? The hour is coming,
indeed it has come, when you will be scattered, each one to his home,
and you will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, for the Father is
with me. I have told you all this, so that in me you may have peace.
You will have trouble in the world; but, courage! I have overcome the
world."
REFLECTION
Our lives will always be filled with obstacles and moments of
weakness, confusion, and even desolation. Bombarded by daily
challenges and hardships, we can easily lose hope. Our faith will be
tested especially in moments of weakness and doubt. When all seems
lost, the only way to overcome these trials is through our faith in
God. We must believe in His word and put our trust fully in Him. God
loves us so much that He will never desert us despite our weakness and
sinfulness. Amid the hustle and bustle, a moment of prayer and silence
can recharge even the most tired and downtrodden. Communing with God
through prayer is a divine opportunity given to us.
Today's Gospel is a reminder for us to have courage to face all
obstacles. We find comfort knowing that Jesus accompanies us each step
of the way. He only asks that we keep the faith. "Finding peace in
him" means drawing our strength from him. The key is never to allow
our troubles to overcome us. Let us continually ask the Holy Spirit
during periods of desolation to strengthen our faith so that we may
victoriously conquer life's difficulties and find peace and joy in the
loving presence of our God.
PRAYER REQUESTS
We pray …
… for a deep and profound respect for life, especially for the
unborn.
… for the speedy recovery and healing of
- Fr. Ismael Zuloaga, SJ
… for all the prayer intentions in the MTQ Dailyprayer Diary.
- Birthday: Dada M. Del Carmen
- Birthday: Susan Ronganvilla
- Wedding Anniversary: George & Evelyn Wong
- Wedding Anniversary: Cecille & Nam Le
- Thanksgiving: Felisa Lim Uy
- In Memoriam (+): Go Kun Ong
… for families who are in need of healing
… for world peace and reconciliation.
Finally, we pray for one another, for those who have asked our prayers
and for those who need our prayers the most.
Have a good day!
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MONDAY 7TH WEEK OF EASTER
MEMORIAL, SAINT CHRISTOPHER MAGALLAMES & COMPANIONS*
Acts 19:1-8 / Jn 16:29-33
ACTS 19:1-8
While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul traveled through the interior of
the country and came to Ephesus. There he found some disciples whom he
asked, "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you became believers?"
They answered, "We have not even heard that anyone may receive the
Holy Spirit." Paul then asked, "What kind of baptism have you
received?" And they answered, "The baptism of John." Paul then
explained, "John's baptism was for conversion, but he himself said
they should believe in the one who was to come, and that one is
Jesus." Upon hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord
Jesus. Then Paul laid his hands on them and the Holy Spirit came down
upon them; and they began to speak in tongues and to prophesy. There
were about twelve of them in all. Paul went into the synagogue and for
three months he preached and discussed there boldly, trying to
convince them about the Kingdom of God.
JOHN 16:29-33
The disciples said to him, "Now you are speaking plainly and not in
veiled language! Now we see that you know all things, even before we
question you. Because of this we believe that you came from God."
Jesus answered them, "You say that you believe? The hour is coming,
indeed it has come, when you will be scattered, each one to his home,
and you will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, for the Father is
with me. I have told you all this, so that in me you may have peace.
You will have trouble in the world; but, courage! I have overcome the
world."
REFLECTION
Our lives will always be filled with obstacles and moments of
weakness, confusion, and even desolation. Bombarded by daily
challenges and hardships, we can easily lose hope. Our faith will be
tested especially in moments of weakness and doubt. When all seems
lost, the only way to overcome these trials is through our faith in
God. We must believe in His word and put our trust fully in Him. God
loves us so much that He will never desert us despite our weakness and
sinfulness. Amid the hustle and bustle, a moment of prayer and silence
can recharge even the most tired and downtrodden. Communing with God
through prayer is a divine opportunity given to us.
Today's Gospel is a reminder for us to have courage to face all
obstacles. We find comfort knowing that Jesus accompanies us each step
of the way. He only asks that we keep the faith. "Finding peace in
him" means drawing our strength from him. The key is never to allow
our troubles to overcome us. Let us continually ask the Holy Spirit
during periods of desolation to strengthen our faith so that we may
victoriously conquer life's difficulties and find peace and joy in the
loving presence of our God.
PRAYER REQUESTS
We pray …
… for a deep and profound respect for life, especially for the
unborn.
… for the speedy recovery and healing of
- Fr. Ismael Zuloaga, SJ
… for all the prayer intentions in the MTQ Dailyprayer Diary.
- Birthday: Dada M. Del Carmen
- Birthday: Susan Ronganvilla
- Wedding Anniversary: George & Evelyn Wong
- Wedding Anniversary: Cecille & Nam Le
- Thanksgiving: Felisa Lim Uy
- In Memoriam (+): Go Kun Ong
… for families who are in need of healing
… for world peace and reconciliation.
Finally, we pray for one another, for those who have asked our prayers
and for those who need our prayers the most.
Have a good day!
**************************************************
These reflections are distributed free and are for personal use only.
Feel free to send the Daily Prayer reflections to your friends,
colleagues and relatives; however, if you do, please include the
following:
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| The Daily Prayer, a service and an apostolate of the
| priests, laity and friends of Mary the Queen Parish
| http://www.marythequeen.org
| Distributed free and for personal use only.
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