Luke 9:51-56

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 9:51-56
When the days drew near for him to be received up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. And he sent messengers ahead of him, who went and entered a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him; but the people would not receive him, because his face was set toward Jerusalem. And when his disciples James and John saw it, they said, “Lord, do you want us to bid fire come down from heaven and consume them?” But he turned and rebuked them. And they went on to another village.

Reflection
Are you surprised to see two of Jesus' disciples praying for the destruction of a Samaritan village? The gospel was about how Jesus was denied of hospitality by the Samaritans when he sent messengers. He was going up to Jerusalem, as the time of his passion was already drawing near. He was about to endure the scorn of the Jews. The gospel tells me to be patient and not to complain greatly. It tells me that I need to have tolerance and courtesy even to my enemies. I need to be patient especially when asking God for something, for he will give it if it is asked. I remember one time praying to him to allow me to pass the entrance test in our institute, I prayed and prayed until I finally received the student who passed the exams and I was happy that I was one of the few lucky students who passed the test. I pray for the guidance of God. I pray for the strength he will give me to endure everything and to accomplish anything.

Lasallian Guiding Principle
LGP states that, “…the spirit of faith is a spirit that allows one to judge and evaluate things in the light of the gospel.” The Gospel teaches us to be patient. During his time’ our founder St. John Baptist De La Salle was patient to his brothers. He didn’t give up on the people he found on the street and on to the kids that they taught. He endured every hardship that went to their life and yet he didn’t lose any hope on God. Lasallians should always be patient as they always hope for the best thing to happen in their life and mission.

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 find wisdom in the Gospel.
Productivity Theme: Spiritual Direction
ICV WEEK 1: We judge and evaluate things in the light of the gospel.
DailyGospel. (October 1, 2019) Retrieved from https://dailygospel.org/AM/gospel/2016-05-05
DLSU ITS, DLSU STRATCOM, DLSU IRPA. (n.d.). Guiding Principles of the Philippine Lasallian Family.
Retrieved April 1, 2019, from http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/inside/lasallian-guiding-principles/default.asp

Prepared: Alane Joshua Amores – BSN 24 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.