Luke 15: 21-25

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.

Luke 15: 21-25
And the son said to him, `Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy
to be called your son.’ But the father said to his servants, `Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him;
and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet; and bring the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and
make merry; for this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.’ And they began to
make merry.”

Reflection
The gospel puts everyone in a similar situation of ultimate forgiveness. The gospel’s main theme is about
forgiveness and repentance. It’s important that we acknowledge our sins, but it’s even more important that
we take action in repenting. The father’s forgiveness is also noted in the gospel. In this Lenten Season, are
we willing to forgive our enemy? When was the last time we asked forgiveness from God?

Lasallian Guiding Principle
LGP states that, “Zeal for service is a whole-hearted giving of oneself to the service of others, in gratuity and
generosity, in creativity and fortitude, in compassion and commitment.” The father in the parable is a great
example of being grateful, generous, compassion and committed. Just like St. John Baptist De La Salle, the
father was generous and compassionate towards their family and everyone around them. As Lasallians, up
to what extent are we kind-hearted and generous to others? May this calling challenge us to be
compassionate, kind-hearted, and understanding just like the father in the parable.

Prayer for the Year of Ecumenism, Inter-Religious Dialogue and Indigenous Peoples
Almighty, Ever-living God, the most Merciful and Compassionate,
we thank You for Creation and the life You have given us.
Together, we people of diverse religions,
spiritual expressions and indigenous traditions who invoke You by different names,
humbly pray that You give us the opportunity to encounter each other through Dialogue,
to reach mutual respect and reciprocal acceptance of each other,
and to break down the walls of division that stand
at the center of most misunderstandings and conflicts.
Make us instruments of Your Light, Love and Peace.
Guide us to walk always in Your Path and be a source of hope to everyone
so that we may discover Your Divine Presence in each other.
Show us the way to Harmony and Unity to reach the fullness of human fraternity.
Give us the wisdom to discern the Truth and to freely choose what is right and just
to make this world a better place to live in.
Together, we ask You for the wisdom and the courage
to fulfil Your Will that all may be ONE.

We make this prayer through the intercession of Mary
Queen and Mother of the Christian Schools, and through
the intercession of Saint John Baptist de la Salle, patron of teachers. Amen.

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
Week 2: Excellence is a habit.

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Prepared: Escober, Michaella, OT1-2 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.