Luke 16:19-31

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 16:19-31
Jesus said to the Pharisees: “There was a rich man who dressed in purple garments and fine linen and dined sumptuously each day. And lying at his door was a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who would gladly have eaten his fill of the scraps that fell from the rich man’s table. Dogs even used to come and lick his sores. When the poor man died, he was carried away by angels to the bosom of Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried, and from the netherworld, where he was in torment, he raised his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side. And he cried out, ‘Father Abraham, have pity on me. Send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am suffering torment in these flames.’ Abraham replied, ‘My child, remember that you received what was good during your lifetime while Lazarus likewise received what was bad; but now he is comforted here, whereas you are tormented. Moreover, between us and you a great chasm is established to prevent anyone from crossing who might wish to go from our side to yours or from your side to ours.’ He said, ‘Then I beg you, father, send him to my father’s house, for I have five brothers, so that he may warn them, lest they too come to this place of torment.’ But Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the prophets. Let them listen to them.’ He said, ‘Oh no, father Abraham, but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.’ Then Abraham said, ‘If they will not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded if someone should rise from the dead.'”

Reflection
How do I see myself and other people? The gospel is all about contrasts in our life – we witness riches and poverty, heaven and hell, compassion and indifference, belongingness and distance but these things depends on our fortune. We might be lucky today but tomorrow, is it still the same? The gospel reminds us that we should keep our feet on the ground and never judge a person based on their status because those who embrace selfishly to what they have or what they are, lose it in the end, while those who share openhandedly receive back many times more than they gave away. I pray for the people that with their faith in God, they will generously share their blessings with the helpless ones.

Lasallian Guiding Principle
As stated in the LGP, the spirit of faith allows one to search God’s will in order to carry out his saving plan. In connection to the gospel, we may find our purpose in life by sharing what we have to the helpless. Our founder, St. John Baptist De La Salle became happy during his time, not because he has riches, but because he shared his knowledge, help, time and effort for the poor. With his faith in God, he received great possessions which are the smiles of the ones he helped. May all Lasallians be a good example to other people by following the steps of St. John Baptist De La Salle.

One Life Prayer
Holy Spirit
You love us and offer us the gift of association.
You call us to live with joy
You invite us to be people with a creative inner life
Lord, grant us your strength for a life full of meaning
Fill us with your grace so that we will live the values of the gospel
Our inner life will grow.
And that we will be credible witnesses
Together with the entire Lasallian Family
In the midst of our world.
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: Spirit of Faith (Nurturing Faith)
Culture Theme: We Nurture our Relationship to God
Productivity Theme: Norms of Piety
ICV WEEK 4: We surrender to God’s providence.
Citations
DailyGospel. (n.d.). Retrieved August 28, 2019 from https://dailygospel.org/AM/gospel/2019-09-29
Daily Scripture Readings and Meditations. (n.d.). Retrieved August 28, 2019 from
https://dailyscripture.servantsoftheword.org/readings/2019/sep29.htm

Prepared: Alain Mariel G. Bagunu of BS Pharmacy 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.