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Open in Spirit to God
BLD LAS VEGAS
WE ARE CALLED TO HOLINES THAT WE MAY FULLY EXPERIENCE THE LOVE OF GOD
BUKÁS LOÓB SA DIYÓS Catholic Charismatic Covenant Community
Reflection for February 2025 (Liturgical Year - Cycle C, Year I)
Community Word:
The love of God purifies us to a life of holiness.
Order:
“Trust in the Lord, whose hope is the Lord.” (Jer 17:7)
Reflection
The love of God purifies us to a life of holiness. Jesus came to purify us of everything that distance us from God. He brought salvation to mankind by conquering death and sin at the cross. Holiness is a disposition of the heart that makes us humble and obedient to God’s precepts. It allows us to respond to the call of Jesus to follow Him as His disciples to bring more people to Him, to be kind, merciful and forgiving, and above all to love as He loves us. God delights in reshaping our character so that we reflect His holiness more and more each day. As we face the challenges that test our faith, our best response is to hold fast to God’s holiness, wisdom and love. It is only through His Spirit that we can find the power we need to become holy as Jesus is holy. We are given this direction: “Trust in the Lord, whose hope is the Lord” (Jer 17:7). We can stay close to the Lord with His light upon us, so that others may see His holiness in what we say and do, thus giving Him glory.
For the month of February, our weekly themes provide us some insights on how we will be able to walk in holiness in our love for God and others.
On the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, our theme is – We are purified to be holy when we commit to a life of worship, prayer and sacrifice. The presentation of Jesus is for us the fulfillment of God’s covenant of love, the truth and hope of man. He is now the way to the Father, the path to a fulfilled life in God’s sight, the road to living in the image of God we were created to be. Jesus is the hope of eternal life for all. His presentation shows that He is the truth of who we are, what we have become and what we can be. Thus, our faith journey will be assured of more graces to embrace a life of worship in all that we do, anchored in prayer and sacrifices, and proclaim this promise, “Refining them like gold or like silver… will please the Lord.” (Mal 3: 3b, 4a)
For the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, our theme is – We are purified to be holy when we preach and witness to the word of God. To be evangelizers of the Gospel and teachings of Jesus is probably a daunting task for many. It requires a change in one’s outlook and priorities in life. Like Peter, the initial response might be doubt and fear. But because we have committed to do the mission of Jesus as His true disciples, we must be willing to listen and obey. Above all we must trust in Him and “not be afraid” (Lk 5:10b). Our commission “to be fishers of men” is a great calling and therefore, God will provide us with all graces and means to fulfill it. God will always fill up what is lacking in us as His disciple and be true to His promise, “The Lord will complete what he has done for me; your kindness, O Lord, endures forever…” (Ps 138:8)
For the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, our theme is – We are purified to be holy when we do acts of charity. The Beatitudes is the perfect way to know the heart of Jesus as He preached to those who are close to God and who will inherit His Kingdom. He teaches that true wealth is not measured by what we have in this world, but by how much care we give for the last, the least and the lost. As children of God, we are called to alleviate the suffering of the poor. So that we too may be blessed, we must be righteous before God in our willingness to serve and be kind, motivated by the love of Christ that we experience in our own life. When we recognize the marginalized, the poor, the under-privileged, those who are suffering injustice, and we empathize with them, we will share in God’s promise, “Behold, your reward will be great in heaven,” (Lk 6:23).
For the 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time, our theme is – We are purified to be holy when we are forgiving to those who have wronged us. To forgive your enemies, those who have wronged you even if you have done nothing to deserve it, those who have needlessly wounded your feelings, those who do not deserve your sympathy – to love these people is the most difficult thing one is asked to do. But this is the definition of God’s love and the ultimate measure of true love. Our greatest model in forgiving is Jesus. He prayed for those who had nailed him to the cross: “Father, forgive them; they do not know what they are doing,” (Lk 23:34). As we end this month of love, we are invited by Jesus to “be merciful, just as your Father is merciful,” (Lk 6:36). And as we practice the virtue of forgiveness in our personal and community life, we are always assured of God’s promise, “He pardons all your iniquities, heals all your ills. He redeems your life from destruction, crowns you with kindness and compassion.” (Ps 103:2, 4)
Prayer
Heavenly Father, our hearts are full of gratitude for revealing to us Your Son, Jesus, and presenting Him to us as our Savior. As we honor His call to be His “fishers of men,” we are grateful as well for the sanctifying grace that makes us holy and righteous before Your presence. For this month dedicated to the beautiful virtue of love, may we continue to live and witness to the love modeled to us by Jesus. Give us the grace to be always mindful of the plight of the poor, to forgive those persons who may have wronged us, and to bring the message of Christ’s transformative love to those people whom we are sent. May we always honor You in our daily life with worship, prayer and sacrifice. Amen.
Directions
Go to confession and receive Holy Communion regularly.
Have a strong prayer life and immerse yourself in God’s word.
Help in the mission with your time, talent and resources.
Be ready to forgive others and reach out to the hurting.
Sunday Readings: (Cycle C - Year I)
February 2 – Mal 3:1-4/ Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 10/ Heb 2:14-18/ Lk 2:22-40
February 9 – Is 6:1, 2, 3-8/ Ps 138:1-8/ 1 Cor 15:1-11/ Lk 5:1-11
February 16 – Jer 17:5-8/ Ps 1:1-4, 6/ 1 Cor 15:12, 16-20/ Lk 6:17, 20-26
February 23 – 1 Sm 26:2,7-9,12,13, 22, 23/Ps 103:1-4,8,10,12,13/ 1 Cor 15:45-49/ Lk 6:27-38
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BUKÁS LOÓB sa DIYÓS Catholic Charismatic Covenant Community
COMMUNITY WORD FOR FEBRUARY 2025
(WORD, THEMES AND PROMISES)
READINGS (Cycle C, Year I)
February 2 – Mal 3:1-4/ Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 10/ Heb 2:14-18/ Lk 2:22-40
February 9 – Is 6:1, 2, 3-8/ Ps 138:1-8/ 1 Cor 15:1-11/ Lk 5:1-11
February 16 – Jer 17:5-8/ Ps 1:1-4, 6/ 1 Cor 15:12, 16-20/ Lk 6:17, 20-26
February 23 – 1 Sm 26:2,7-9,12,13, 22, 23/Ps 103:1-4,8,10,12,13/ 1 Cor 15:45-49/ Lk 6:27-38
COMMUNITY WORD
The love of God purifies us to a life of holiness.
ORDER
“Trust in the Lord, whose hope is the Lord.” (Jer 17:7)
PROPHECIES:
Remain pure and holy in My love.
I am your Holy God, I am pleased when you lead a life of trust and hope in My love.
DIRECTIONS:
Go to confession and receive Holy Communion regularly.
Have a strong prayer life and immerse yourself in God’s word.
Help in the mission with your time, talent and resources.
Be ready to forgive others and reach out to the hurting.
THEMES AND PROMISES
Week 1 (Feast of the Presentation of the Lord)
Theme: We are purified to be holy when we commit to a life of worship, prayer and sacrifice.
Promise: “Refining them like gold or like silver… will please the Lord.” (Mal 3: 3b, 4a)
Week 2 (5th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme: We are purified to be holy when we preach and witness to the word of God.
Promise: “The Lord will complete what he has done for me; your kindness, O Lord, endures forever…” (Ps 138:8)
Week 3 (6th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme: We are purified to be holy when we do acts of charity.
Promise: “Behold, your reward will be great in heaven…” (Lk 6:23)
Week 4 (7th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Theme: We are purified to be holy when we are forgiving to those who have wronged us.
Promise: “He pardons all your iniquities, heals all your ills. He redeems your life from destruction, crowns you with kindness and compassion.” (Ps 103:2, 4)
COUNCIL OF SERVANT LEADERS
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Alfred S. Kudemus
CSL Secretariat
"Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:16
Alfred Kudemus