Matthew 5:38-42

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 5:38-42
“You have heard that it was said, `An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I say to you, do not resist
one who is evil. But if any one strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also; and if anyone would
sue you and take your coat, let him have your cloak as well; and if any one forces you to go one mile, go
with him two miles. Give to him who begs from you, and do not refuse him who would borrow from you.

Reflection
The gospel is our guide to good behavior and attitude. Attitude is very important because it is rooted in one’s
beliefs. It is a good attitude if you help and love others, and respect their feelings. And our behaviour is our
action, like for example, if we are kind and pleasant to others. If someone insults you or tries to take
advantage of you, how do you respond?

Lasallian Guiding Principle
LGP states that, “Avenues and opportunities for self-propelled individual, collective and institutional life-
affirming action to respond to varied social issues must be provided in every Lasallian institution.” As
Lasallians, we are called to love the least, the lost, and the last by lifting our underprivileged brothers and
sisters and helping them with their needs. Our founder SJBDLS built a school for the poor boys, and so
being a part of one of his schools, we must practice what he has started. Reaching out a helping hand to our
brothers and sisters who are in need of our assistance is surely a good Lasallian practice.

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: Reverence for Life (Nurturing Life)
Culture Theme: We live with integrity and order in our lives.
Productivity Theme: Honesty, work and personal scheduling.
Week 2: We exercise prudence.
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STRATCOM, DLSU IRPA. (n.d.). Guiding Principles of the Philippine Lasallian Family.
Retrieved March 18, 2020, from http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/inside/lasallian-guiding-principles/default.asp

Prepared: LFSA Team, 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.