John 1, 19-28

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.

 John 1, 19-28
This is the testimony of John. When the Jews from Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to him to ask him, “Who are you?”
He admitted and did not deny it, but admitted, “I am not the Messiah.” So they asked him, “What are you then? Are you
Elijah?” And he said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.” So they said to him, “Who are you, so we can
give an answer to those who sent us? What do you have to say for yourself?” He said: “I am ‘the voice of one crying out in the
desert, “Make straight the way of the Lord,”‘ as Isaiah the prophet said.”
Reflection:
The gospel tells us that there someone who is coming greater after John the Baptist. The Pharisees criticized John’s baptism
but he remained to be a witness and continue to fulfil his role as the forerunner of Christ. He pointed Jesus as the sacrificial
lamb for redemption and would bear him with supreme witness by shedding his blood for humanity. What are my concrete
ways in testifying to the light and truth?

Lasallian Guiding Principle
LGP states that, “As a member of a community, of the nation, and of the global village, Lasallian institutions must work in
solidarity with peoples and institutions that share the conviction in denouncing and working towards the elimination of unjust
practices…” As Lasallians, we need to be true witnesses to the light. Let us allow ourselves to be the modern forerunners of
Christ.

MISSION PRAYER 2021 Year of Missio Ad Gentes CBCP
God, our loving Father, You sent your Son into the world to proclaim the Good News of Salvation to all: to sinners, the poor,
oppressed, the sick, the abandoned and neglected. He gave His life on the Cross for us and rose again to new life to redeem
us and reconcile us with you. You sent Your Holy Spirit to the Apostles to continue the work of Your Son and to lead all to
salvation. We thank you, Father, for bringing us from darkness into light. Through Your loving plan, 500 years ago, missionaries
came to our land to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus, Your Son, to our ancestors that made us your people and the Church. The
gift of faith has accompanied us through both darkness and lights, defeats and victories of our history as your people. Our faith
has become for us true light that shines in the darkness. Renew in us the grace of your Spirit that impels us to be witnesses of
Jesus, Your Son, to a world broken by greed, violence, injustice, sickness and suffering. May our faith bring us to unity as your
children to care for, and love one another. May the Holy Spirit empower us to be proclaimers of the Good News to our brothers
and sisters in Asia, and to all nations. Give us the sincere desire to help others to come to faith in the Lord Jesus to share in
your joy and life. May the Blessed Mother, the Star of Evangelization, accompany us and pray for us as we live and share our
faith with others. May our strong love and devotion to her as our Mahal na Ina form us to be true disciples and witnesses of
Jesus to all, always ready to be sent, and to be obedient to whatever Jesus asks of us. We ask this through Jesus Christ, Your
Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever. Amen.
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.

Sources:
C. (n.d.). Daily Gospel. Retrieved June 22, 2020, from https://dailygospel.org/M/AM/DLSU ITS, DLSU STRATCOM, DLSU
IRPA. (n.d.). Guiding Principles of the Philippine Lasallian Family.
Retrieved June 22, 2020, from http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/inside/lasallian-guiding-principles/default.asp
Prepared by: Mark Winston G. Casañada Lasallian Mission Minister
http://www.dlshsi.edu.ph/daily-lasallian-reflection-prayer #300LaSalle