Matthew 16:24-25

August 7, 2020 (Friday)
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.

Matthew 16:24-25
Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.

Reflection
The gospel tells us that in order for us to find ourselves, we must lose it first. It tells us that we must live our lives in accordance with how Jesus lived his life. We must be able to become selfless, to face all challenges that we encounter, and to follow Jesus’ path. Have you ever lost something so valuable, which in return allowed you to gain something more valuable and meaningful?

Lasallian Guiding Principle
LGP states that,” Lasallian educational experiences are dynamic processes that impel learners to translate their knowledge into actual practice for the betterment of society.” As Lasallians, we are challenged to think bigger and aim for the common good of humanity. In doing so, we are able to make the people who are least in the community feel that God doesn’t set a border that divides but He is stretching out His hands that welcomes all.

Oratio Imperata Against the COVID-19
God our Father, we come to You in our need to ask Your protection against the COVID-19 that has disturbed us and claimed many lives. We pray that You guide the people tasked
to find cure for this disease and to stem its transmission.
Protect the medical experts and healthcare personnel
that they may minister to the sick with competence and compassion.
We pray for those afflicted, may they be restored to health soon.
Protect those who care for them.
Grant eternal rest to those who have died.
Give us grace in this trying time to work for the good of all and to help those in need. We implore You to stop the spread of this virus and to save us from our fears.
Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son
who lives and reigns with You, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God forever and ever. 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: Culture Themes: Productivity Themes: ICV WEEK 1:
Sources:
REVERENCE FOR LIFE (Nurturing Life) We care for the environment
Material Order
We are good stewards of this Institution’s resources.
C. (n.d.). Daily Gospel. Retrieved July 19, 2020, from https://dailygospel.org/M/AM/ Guiding Principles of the Philippine Lasallian Family.
Retrieved July 19, 2020, from http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/inside/lasallian-guiding-principles/default.asp

Prepared: Iolanthe A. Sorreda, Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, DLSMHSI 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.