Believing in the Word

So then, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message comes through preaching Christ. But I ask: is it true that they did not hear the message? Of course they did — for as the scripture says: “The sound of their voice went out to all the world; their words reached the ends of the earth.”
Romans 10:17‭-‬18 GNBDK

Reflection:
We all have our daily encounters with God in our lives, through his word or through a deed. Because hope comes only from him who is the source of all. Jesus - the source of all goodness and love is knocking at the door of your heart, are you going to let him in?

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to heed to Jesus his son, as you transform yourself in his truth and light. And may his Holy Spirit always direct your paths. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Invitation to a celebration

Then the angel said to me, “Write this: happy are those who have been invited to the wedding feast of the Lamb.”
Revelation 19:9A GNBDK

Reflection:
It is privilege to be invited to the wedding Feast of the Lamb, yet often we reject God's invitation, because we are so caught up with ourselves and our lives. We fail to see that we are created for eternity. We need grace to adhere to God's call, and  at every Eucharistic celebration Jesus gives himself to us freely. Are we open to freely receive him?

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to prepare your heart to welcome his son Jesus Christ as you freely partake every Eucharistic celebration. And may his Holy Spirit help you discern God's will for you, at all times. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

The Grace of God

"Before all these things take place, however, you will be arrested and persecuted; you will be handed over to be tried in synagogues and be put in prison; you will be brought before kings and rulers for my sake. But not a single hair from your heads will be lost. Stand firm, and you will save yourselves."
Luke 21:12‭, ‬18‭-‬19 GNBDK

Reflection:
While life on earth comes with our cross, it also comes with the grace of God to carry it. But often we find ourselves fatigued because we are dependent on our own strength. Faith is a matter of choice. When we choose God we will be victorious.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to carry your cross each day as you draw strength and motivation from Jesus Christ his son. And may his Holy Spirit bless you with wisdom to make better choices. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Jesus is coming again

Jesus said, “Be on guard; don't be deceived. Many men, claiming to speak for me, will come and say, ‘I am he!’ and, ‘The time has come!’ But don't follow them. Don't be afraid when you hear of wars and revolutions; such things must happen first, but they do not mean that the end is near.”
Luke 21:8‭-‬9 GNBDK

Reflection:
There is one truth, that a man named Jesus walked the earth, and what he preached two thousand years ago, still holds fort. The gospel proclaim that he will come again, and these are the words of Jesus, but he also warns us to be careful about impostors.  Let's us implore the help of his Holy Spirit to discern god's voice to us.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to be obedient to his word made flesh in Christ Jesus his son. And may his Holy Spirit always guide and govern your thoughts, words and deeds. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Our Christian Calling

Jesus looked round and saw rich people dropping their gifts in the temple treasury, and he also saw a very poor widow dropping in two little copper coins.
Luke 21:1‭-‬2 GNBDK

Reflection:
We often assume that as Christians we ought to be doing great works to validate our calling. In reality God has a unique plan and purpose for each one of us and we ought to seek our calling according to his will. As for works; a kind word, a glass of water or heartfelt prayer for someone goes along way in God's eyes.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father moves your  heart to do his will as you reach out in the name of his son Jesus offering the smallest of assistance to your neighbours. And may his Holy Spirit guide and govern your thoughts, words and actions. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

The Truth that sets you free

So Pilate asked him, “Are you a king, then?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. I was born and came into the world for this one purpose, to speak about the truth. Whoever belongs to the truth listens to me.”
John 18:37 GNBDK

Reflection:
On earth we are always concerned about earthly things, but one must realize, that life on earth is temporary, the only thing that we must really be concerned about is our Salvation. There is only one truth, and that is salvation comes from Christ. Once we understand this truth, the truth will set us free.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to live in the truth that sets you free as you live an abundant life in Christ Jesus his son. May his Holy Spirit be with you helping you discern God's plan and purpose for your life. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Called to live for Eternity

Jesus answered them, “The men and women of this age marry,  but the men and women who are worthy to rise from death and live in the age to come will not then marry. They will be like angels and cannot die. They are the children of God, because they have risen from death.
Luke 20:34‭-‬36 GNBDK

Reflection:
As a sacrament, marriage is a visible sign of God's grace wherein within it one is called to experience the love of God through his/her spouse. But after our journey here on earth we will go back to God and hence we don't need a representation or sign of his love and grace, for we will expect first hand.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to live a worthy life, full of love and understanding as you emulate Jesus Christ his son. May his Holy Spirit teach you God's ways. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

The Authority of Jesus

Then Jesus went into the Temple and began to drive out the merchants, saying to them, “It is written in the Scriptures that God said, ‘My Temple will be a house of prayer.’ But you have turned it into a hideout for thieves!”
Luke 19:45‭-‬46 GNBDK

Reflection:
Jesus did everything with authority, because all authority in heaven and on earth has be given to him. As Christians we have been commissioned with this authority to go out and bear lasting fruits. Are we heeding to this authority or taking things for granted?

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to be open to his word made flesh in Christ Jesus his son. May stand firm in your faith as you are led by his Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

A Christian Testimony

They sang a new song: “You are worthy to take the scroll and to break open its seals. For you were killed, and by your sacrificial death you bought for God people from every tribe, language, nation, and race. You have made them a kingdom of priests to serve our God, and they shall rule on earth.”
Revelation 5:9‭-‬10 GNBDK

Reflection:
As Christians we have come to the right first, for we are the chosen ones of God. But we have a responsibility on us and that is to share the good news that we rejoice in. To give hope, to bring peace and most importantly to tell the world about God's Love.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father moves your heart to acknowledge his love. May your life always reflect the Gospel of Jesus his son, the testimony of God's love. And may his Holy Spirit help you discern God's plan for your life. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Jesus My Saviour

The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.
Luke 19:10 GNBDK

Reflection:
Our attitude to life determines the way we live, one can shout out a lie, or stay humble with the truth. The world has only temporary things to offer and all of it lasts only while we are here. Jesus came to give us new life, and we can receive it only when we realize and lose the old one. Therefore as Christians let us be aware of our every thought, words and actions.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to be humble as his son Jesus. May you be a Christian in the truest sense as you are led by his Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Persist in Prayer

He cried out, “Jesus! Son of David! Take pity on me!” The people in front scolded him and told him to be quiet. But he shouted even more loudly, “Son of David! Take pity on me!”
Luke 18:38‭-‬39 GNBDK

Reflection:
At times we feel are prayers are in vain, but we are called to keep our faith steadfast just as the blind man of Jericho did. Nothing dettered his faith; nor his circumstance, neither the discouraging people around. Can we then continue to pray unceasingly?

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to remain in faithful prayer. May you always be inspired and draw strength from Jesus Christ his son. And may his Holy Spirit assist and give you the patience to persist in prayer. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

The Word of God

Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.
Mark 13:31 GNBDK

Reflection:
Words are very important, and we have to be very careful with our words and words that have come from God. His every word is a command, and we are called to obey. Likewise when choose our words we ought to choose well, for we ourselves are made in the image and likeness of God.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the wisdom to choose your words wisely, may you be obedient to the word made flesh in Christ Jesus his son. And may his Holy Spirit guide and govern your words. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Called to Pray

Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to teach them that they should always pray and never become discouraged. "I tell you, he will judge in their favour and do it quickly. But will the Son of Man find faith on earth when he comes?"
Luke 18:1‭, ‬8 GNBDK

Reflection:
We are called to pray without ceasing, and God assures us, that he will hear our prayer, because through prayer we are in communion with God. But in all of this we must question ourselves, that is our prayer mere lips service or is it the voice from the depths of our hearts?

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to pray without ceasing as you follow in the footsteps of his son Jesus who always took time aside to pray. And may his Holy Spirit teach you how to pray. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Our Lives belong to God

Whoever tries to save his own life will lose it; whoever loses his life will save it.
Luke 17:33 GNBDK

Reflection:
Our lives are a gift from God to us, but what we make of it, becomes our gift to God. As humans we ought to realize that our life on earth is a pilgrimage, and eventually we have to return to him who made us. Let us then, not get stuck with earthly and material things, for our lives belong to God.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the wisdom to live a life detached from things that do not belong to his kingdom. May you draw strength from Jesus who himself walked the earth and has overcome it all. And may his Holy Spirit bless you with its fruits and gifts. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Omnipotent and Omnipresent

As the lightning flashes across the sky and lights it up from one side to the other, so will the Son of Man be in his day.
Luke 17:24 GNBDK

Reflection:
God is everywhere, and his love for us, is individual. He knows us by our name and knows our every weakness. Our God is omnipotent and omnipresent. And one day he will reveal himself to us all, we just have to be prepared for him.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the wisdom and understanding, to walk in the light of Jesus Christ his son. And may his Holy Spirit teach the ways of God. Amen

God Bless you and your loved :)

With a Greatful Heart

Jesus said, “There were ten men who were healed; where are the other nine?  Why is this foreigner the only one who came back to give thanks to God?”
Luke 17:17‭-‬18 GNBDK

Reflection:
There is a tendency in human nature to take for granted the love and affection especially from close ones. An inevitably this attitude causes hurt. An attitude of gratitude is what we are called to have, for everything that is in our life is blessing from God.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you a greatful heart to celebrate your new life in Jesus Christ his son. May his Holy Spirit teach you all that is pleasing to God. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Servants of the Word

It is the same with you; when you have done all you have been told to do, say, ‘We are ordinary servants; we have only done our duty.’
Luke 17:10 GNBDK

Reflection:
While often the attention shifts from what is being preaching to whom it is being preached by, we must know that preaching the gospel is a duty entrusted to every Christian. God's word and teachings are a command to us, and by this it is meant that we ought to obey it. Our aptitude towards the gospel has to have an attitude of a servant doing his/her duty.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to be faithful and obedient to his word made flesh in Christ Jesus his son. And may his Holy Spirit guide and govern your thoughts, words and deeds. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Watch your step

Jesus said to his disciples, “Things that make people fall into sin are bound to happen, but how terrible for the one who makes them happen!  It would be better for him if a large millstone were tied round his neck and he were thrown into the sea than for him to cause one of these little ones to sin.
Luke 17:1‭-‬2 GNBDK

Reflection:
Sin is lurking all around us, But as Christians we are in the light And therefore we ought to watch our every step. For our actions can become an influence to another, and that person could fall into sin. Let the world k ow we are Christians by our love.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to walk in the way, the truth and the light of Jesus Christ his son. May his Holy Spirit teach you all that you need to know. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Divine Providence

For this is what the LORD , the God of Israel, says: ‘The bowl will not run out of flour or the jar run out of oil before the day that I, the LORD , send rain.’
1 Kings 17:14 GNBDK

Reflection:
God knows are every need, and he also knows our wants. We often depend on our strengths, to gain our wants, but when we depend on God for everything, he provides everything we need and and want according to his riches in Christ Jesus.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to depend on his Providence for your every need and want. May you find the abundant life in Jesus his son and may his Holy Spirit bless you with wisdom and understanding. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

God will Provide

And with all his abundant wealth through Christ Jesus, my God will supply all your needs.
Philippians 4:19 GNBDK

Reflection:
We are so often worried about the future that most times we forget to live for the present. God has given us given us a life for a purpose, not to worry about things. When we submit ourselves to his will, we will find no reason to worry.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the understanding to the abundant life he has called you to in Christ Jesus his son. And may his Holy Spirit always lead you on.

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Your Body is the temple of God

Surely you know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit lives in you! So if anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy him. For God's temple is holy, and you yourselves are his temple.
1 Corinthians 3:16‭-‬17 GNBDK

Reflection:
Our bodies are our visual representation here on earth. And what we do with it is seen by those around us. As Christians we ought to imitate Christ, knowing and understanding that our bodies our Holy as it is the temple of God.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the the wisdom to work your way on earth. May you be like Jesus his son, keeping your body Holy. And may his Holy Spirit teach you the ways of God. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Repentance through Christ

In the same way, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over 99 respectable people who do not need to repent.
Luke 15:7 GNBDK

Reflection:
Many a times when we fall, we tend to stay there. Shame and guilt tend to be our covering, but God through his words assures us, that if we repent we will be forgiven. Christ dying restores our fall, as we rise again with him.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to get up each time you fall, as you draw strength from his son Jesus Christ and acknowledge him as your Lord and Saviour. May his Holy Spirit bless and keep you. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Put God First

“In the same way,” concluded Jesus, “none of you can be my disciple unless you give up everything you have.”
Luke 14:33 GNBDK

Reflection:
God wants you to be his and his alone, for you were created by God for him and for all Eternity. However as humans our focus is on the earthly life and we attached to everything on earth. If we want to spend our Eternity with God, we got to make him our priority here on earth.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father takes away all distraction from your life, as you make Jesus your priority, accepting him as Lord and Saviour. May his  Holy Spirit teach God's ways. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

The Attitude of Christ

The attitude you should have is the one that Christ Jesus had. He always had the nature of God, but he did not think that by force he should try to remain equal with God.
Philippians 2:5‭-‬6 GNBDK

Reflection:
We have been clearly given a way of life we ought to have. And this comes from Jesus himself, though he was God he never equated himself to God. As people walking in the light, we often feel privileged, but that doesn't give us the right to put down another. God makes the sun shine on Saint as well as the sinner.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to live in humility of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. And may his Holy Spirit always be by your side to assist you in all your endeavours. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Living like Christ

Your life in Christ makes you strong, and his love comforts you. You have fellowship with the Spirit, and you have kindness and compassion for one another.
Philippians 2:1 GNBDK

Reflection:
As Christians we ought to live a life inspired by Christ. We've got to yeild to our Spirit and not to our flesh, for that is our Spirituality. And that is how the world will know we are Christians by our love and actions.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father, gives your the grace to live humble and lived filled Christian life. May you draw strength and inspiration from Jesus his son and may his Holy Spirit bless you. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

God's Word

Jesus replied, “The most important one is this: ‘Listen, Israel! The Lord our God is the only Lord. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ The second most important commandment is this: ‘Love your neighbour as you love yourself.’ There is no other commandment more important than these two.”
Mark 12:29‭-‬31 GNBDK

Reflection:
The word of God is very clear on what is required of us. God is priority for us, and in loving and serving him, we are called to do the same with our neighbors. We do it not on our own accord, but by the grace and strength we receive from him.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to love and serve him. As you walk in the path of Jesus Christ his son may you reach out to all with God's love. And may his Holy Spirit Bless and keep you. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Called to be Humble

"For all those who make themselves great will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be made great."
Luke 14:11 GNBDK

Reflection:
A humble and a contrite heart is what the Lord accepts. And for this Jesus has set a precedent, as he humbly accepted and stayed up on the crosst untill he breathed his last. No matter the circumstance or situation we are in, we are called to be humble.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to live the gospel life. May Jesus Christ his son be your inspiration and source of strength. And may his Holy Spirit teach you God's ways. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

All Souls belong to God

This hope does not disappoint us, for God has poured out his love into our hearts by means of the Holy Spirit, who is God's gift to us.  But God has shown us how much he loves us — it was while we were still sinners that Christ died for us!
Romans 5:5‭, ‬8 GNBDK

"And it is the will of him who sent me that I should not lose any of all those he has given me, but that I should raise them all to life on the last day.  For what my Father wants is that all who see the Son and believe in him should have eternal life. And I will raise them to life on the last day."
John 6:39‭-‬40 GNBDK

Reflection:
We were made for God. Out of his love made us, out of his love he saved us. We were made to love him and be loved by him and serve to build his kingdom. This is the purpose of every soul that God has made. Each one is precious, and each one belongs to God. This is a truth that we all need to know and understand, as it will set us free.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to reach out to his people, with hope that comes from Jesus Christ his son, our Lord and Saviour. May you share his love that you received and may your every action be guided by his Holy Spirit. Amen

I pray for all the souls of your near and dears that have gone ahead to their rest. Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord and your light shine upon them, may their souls rest in peace. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Living like Saints

See how much the Father has loved us! His love is so great that we are called God's children and so, in fact, we are. This is why the world does not know us: it has not known God. Everyone who has this hope in Christ keeps himself pure, just as Christ is pure.
1 John 3:1‭, ‬3 GNBDK

Reflection:
We are all children of God, but how can we call ourselves his when we don't know him. In order to know we must spend time with him, when we do that, we will know him and his ways. This will become our hope then as we will live like his saints.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father makes known to you his plans for your future through Jesus Christ his son. And may you always be anointed by his Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)