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.
Gospel: John 3:22-30
Jesus and his disciples went into the region of Judea, where he spent some time with them baptizing. John was also baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was an abundance of water there, and people came to be baptized,
for John had not yet been imprisoned. Now a dispute arose between the disciples of John and a Jew about ceremonial washings. So, they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, the one who was with you across the Jordan, to whom you testified, here he is baptizing and everyone is coming to him.” John answered and said, “No one can receive anything except what has been given him from heaven. You yourselves can testify that I said (that) I am not the Messiah, but that I was sent before him. The one who has the bride is the bridegroom; the best man, who stands and listens for him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom’s voice. So, this joy of mine has been made complete. He must increase; I must decrease.”
Reflection
Most of the times, we get envious of the people around us for getting the praise we must’ve been receiving. Fame and glory are a really huge thing for us humans. But in the gospel, John the Baptist showed that we must always be glad to see everyone having the peak of their lives by making his disciples realize that "No one can receive anything except what has been given him from heaven." In a much greater perspective, life isn’t just about being famous of what you are doing; but being able to do what you are good at for the glory of The Creator.
Lasallian Guiding Principle
The LGP states that, “…Communion, as a goal of mission, suggests the unity that comes through reconciliation between God, human beings and creation….” The foundational principles of Lasallian Formation clearly exude what the Gospel wants to adhere to. Giving emphasis to the statement: “He must increase; I must decrease,” we, as Lasallians, are absolutely required to be filled with humility as we deliver our service. Pride has no room in our lives. For example, in our profession, health-allied professionals are absolutely required to make no mistakes, as they provide the care that they are expected of, but as they bring this service, they know that they are not the ones who primarily hold the lives of their patients, as God is the only one who dictates the end of our existence. Having a humble heart, like John the Baptist helps us to be united, to be in communion as we believe in the one Triune God.
Prayer
God our Father, through your Son you made us a new creation. He shared our nature and became one of us; with his help, may we become more like him, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever 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: Communion for Service (Nurturing Mission)
Culture Theme: We work harmoniously with others.
Productivity Theme: Humility of the Lasallian Heart
Institutional Common Virtues (ICV)
Sources:
Gospel from https://dailygospel.org/AM/gospel/2019-01-12
Guiding Principles of the Philippine Lasallian Family
DLRAP Themes from DLSMHSI Lasallian Values and Culture – Productivity Manifestations –
Who is a Lasallian?
Prepared by: Chelster Lloyd Gatchalian G12-Exuperien
Charles Gabriel Pereyra
Mar Anderson Princer
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.
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