STRUGGLE

It is a good thing to always live the values of the wonderful story of Joseph. We pass through life in stages and it can come to a point where we may encounter great trial and difficulty or maybe we are already in that stage where we experience a lot of struggles in our daily life. This reminds me of this prayer I got from an email which says, "Stars do not struggle to shine; rivers do not struggle to flow and we will never struggle to excel in life because we deserve the best. Hold on to our dreams and it shall be well with us. Amen." It is also undeniable that it is very much in line and appropriate for the message being conveyed in today's 1st reading. We should always maintain an attitude that is always trusting and full of confidence no matter what our present situation is, be it in a state of harm for we have a God who supports, sustains and supplies all our needs according to His riches and glory. Amen. Hallelujah!


Genesis 49:29-32; 50:15-26a
... Even though you meant harm to me, God meant it for good, to achieve his present end,...


Last night we had our Block Rosary activity under the Spirituality of the Militia Immaculata. May this activity be an instrument of God for people to find and discover through the MI a door that will open up opportunities to constantly serve the Lord and brings us to the path of true joy and gladness. It is also worth mentioning since in just a few days is the feast of St. Benedict. I was educated from elementary to High School in a Benedictine School. The "Ora et Labora"- Pray and Work motto of Benedictines have also become instrumental in my formation as a Christian. It is only right and fitting that we give due recognition to these instruments that God has provided for us. In the midst of all the turmoil we inevitably face in our daily lives may we remain hopeful in the Lord who is Almighty, provides for all means and prevails now and forever. Amen. Hallelujah!


P S A L M

Psalm 105:1-2. 3-4. 6-7
R: Be glad you lowly ones; may your hearts be glad!
...Look to the LORD in his strength; seek to serve him constantly...He, the LORD, is our God; throughout the earth his judgments prevail.


This passage from today's gospel never ceases to amaze me and holds a special meaning in my heart. If we are to really pay attention and look very closely at the message being conveyed to us then nothing else could make us feel insecure of the love, care and mercy that God has for us. When we see birds flying all around us each day it is also a constant reminder for us of what today's gospel is telling us especially the part wherein it is said that even all the hairs in our head are counted. It may seem an exaggeration but that is exactly the point that God wants us to realize. That's how big and deep His love for us is. I don't think anybody can imagine counting the hair of somebody much more my hair. If there's one thing that people can notice right away when they look at me it's my hair since it has grown long and not just that, it is very thick. It also makes me feel good to imagine using my hair in wiping the feet of Jesus and bathing it with my own tears just like what Mary of Magdala did. God loves us so much and by just thinking of that and really feeling it in our hearts can compel us to do anything and realize that nothing is too difficult when done with and for the love of God. Amen. Hallelujah!


Matthew 10:24-33
...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. 29 Are not two sparrows sold for a small coin? Yet not one of them falls to the ground without your Father’s knowledge. 30 Even all the hairs of your head are counted. 31 So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. 32 Everyone who acknowledges me before others I will acknowledge before my heavenly Father...