REFLECTION FOR EASTER SUNDAY (April 19, 2017)

The death of Jesus is the most salient part in his life because he showed that the Son of God is truly human. In order to redeem mankind, he needed to suppress his divinity while he finished the human part of his story. However, central to our belief as Christians is the fact that Jesus truly rose from the dead and is alive today, now and forever. This is the story of Easter. And our belief in Christ’s resurrection is the key to our Christian faith – to believe in the fulfillment of his promised salvation In the gospel of John, Mary of Magdala saw the empty tomb with the folded burial clothes, and she exclaimed to the disciples, “They have taken the Lord and we don’t know where they put him.” Peter went into the tomb to check and also “saw the burial clothes there, and the cloth that had covered his head, not with the

burial cloths but rolled up in a separate place.” Probably both Mary and Peter were convinced that Jesus’ body was removed. John, on the other hand, saw and believed that Jesus “had to rise from the dead,” (Jn 20:1 – 9). With such a strong display of faith, John was truly a disciple closest to the heart of Jesus, for as Jesus said, “Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed,” (Jn 20:29). Jesus, the only Begotten Son, rose from the dead and unlocked for us the path to eternity. We believe that he suffered and died to secure our own resurrection from death, both spiritually and physically in the last judgement. “For if we have grown into union with him through death like his, we shall also be united with him in the resurrection,” (Rom 6:5). “If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead

COMMUNITY WORD for APRIL The glory of God shines to those who truly believe.

ORDER

“… Live and declare the works of the Lord.” (Ps 118:17)

PROPHECIES

1. “If you die to hatred, you will live in peace and harmony with one another.” 2. “Have faith in Me.”

DIRECTION

Go to confession and experience God’s love and mercy.

BUKÁS - LOÓB SA DIYÓS Catholic Charismatic Covenant Community

April 19, 2017 • Manila District • Volume XIX Issue No. 15

THEME: Easter Sunday (Cycle A, Year I) The glory of God shines through us when we rejoice in Christ’s resurrection.

PROMISE: “Everyone who believes in him will receive forgiveness of sins through his name.”

(Acts 10:43b)

dwells in us, he who also raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to our mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in us,” (Rom 6:11). If we died with Christ from our sin, we will also live with him: “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he dies, yet shall he live forever.” As we continue with our faith journey being Christ’s disciples, we must keep the solemnity of the Lord’s resurrection through the renewal brought about the Holy Spirit and stay focused on the significance of the “empty tomb.” Today, even if many are still in doubt that the resurrection did happen, we are so blessed to “vividly see the keys of death hanging on the inside of Christ’s tomb,’ metaphorically speaking. From the outside, Christ could do many wonderful works, including raising a twelve year old girl and two men from the dead, only to die again. If anyone were to be raised from the dead never to die again, Christ would first have to die for them, enter the tomb, take the keys, and unlock the door of death from the inside. Then, in the grave, he had the right and power to take the keys of death and open the door for all who would come to him by faith. If sin has been paid for, then righteousness is provided, justice is satisfied, and nothing can keep Christ or his people in the grave. The resurrection of Jesus is God’s gift and proof that his death was completely successful in blotting out the sins of his people and removing the wrath of God. The great work of salvation was finished in the death of Jesus when he cried: “It is finished.” In the same token, by means of Christ’s resurrection, God the Father replied: It is finished indeed! Today, Pope Francis exhorts us to listen with our hearts to the message of Easter – “Let the Risen Jesus enter your life; welcome him as a friend, with trust. He is life! If up to now you have kept him at a distance, step forward. He will receive you with open arms. He is with you, and he will give you the peace you are looking for and the strength to live as he would have you do.” Rejoice! And, as our theme for the week points out -The glory of God shines through us when we rejoice in Christ’s resurrection. Prayer: O my Lord, I firmly believe that You are one God in three divine persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I believe that Your divine Son became man and died for our sins and rose from the dead, and that He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe these and all truths that the holy Catholic Church teaches because You have revealed them by Your words and they are inspired by Your Spirit. O my God, relying on Your almighty power and infinite mercy and promises, I hope to obtain pardon for my sins, the help of Your grace, and life everlasting, through the merits of Jesus

Christ, my Lord and Redeemer. Amen. Reflection Questions: 1. What efforts must I make to deepen my Christian

faith and live and declare the works of the Lord? 2. As Christ’s disciple, what level of commitment do I

have to be God’s true follower and bearer of light to witness and lead others to believe in Christ’s resur-rection and mine at the end of times?

Therefore He is able to save completely those who came to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.” (Hb 7:25)

For Priesthood… Albert Palay, Jerome S. Piedad, John Paulo A. Cirujano, Job Villaviray, Raymart Glen Barcobero, Christoffer Denzel Aquino, Sef Francia, Edgar Joseph Miranda, Miguel Jerico M. Rodriguez, Jerelle Benedict and Mendoza Yap.

God’s Healing Hands be upon you… Marie James, Leticia De Guzman, Gil Martelino, Danny Custodio, Mary Rose Arranz, Beth Melmida, Tess Salino, Livy Gayon, Loreta Pagalilawan, Jean Anne Templa Gabrinao, Ann Miranda, Dante Elegores, Benita Mercado, Gene Kudemus, Alice Tagle, Olive Zamora, Alexis Ferreras, Vickie Gonzales, Benjamin Balmores, Sr., Sandi Debanate, Dolly Rodriguez, Lito Seminiano, Jhong Miranda, Rachelle Jean Marcelino, Ernest Joy Cerrera, Eric Cerrera, Prescy Ubay, Boy Ballon, Maribel Dizon, Cynthia Posadas, Lita Bianes, Sofia Castulo, Edward & Art Reyes, Patricia Le Blanc, Jim Carbonilla, Denise Lennon, Arceli Luz-Gomez, Henry Rayos, Nene Victoriano, Orly Maddela, Dick & Gig Villabona, Mercedita & Fatima Valdez, Malou Cabrera, Fr. Joey Espano, Genoveva Espano, Ben Montenegro, Carlo Castro, Remy Apostol, Leonora Menguito, Pete Maat, Pao Maat, Aeisha Amoyan and Nicholas Mararac.

May your souls rest in peace… Ronald Pakingan, Leticia Saycon, Cory Usana, Wawayne Lopez, Rico Velez, Ruperto Acle, Jr., Marissa Dillion, Jimmy Ricafrente, Fe Romey-Quizon, Ramon Epino, Rodel Alcoba, Eugenia Gatlabayan Ociones, Carina Cunanan Sanchez and all the poor souls in purgatory.

Pope’s Intention for April 2017 Youth.

That young people may respond generously to their vocations and seriously consider offering themselves to God in the priesthood and consecrated life.

Corporate Worship – Bong & Fanny Granada

EVANGELIZATION:

Family Encounter No. 105 will be this coming May 5-7, 2017 at the BLD Covenant House. PIS is now available with with Allan & Donna Napoles cp#09088765679 or with Nad & Cynthia Opiana cp#09209465180.

PASTORAL

We praise and thank the Lord for Singles Encounter No. 72 held last April 7-9 at the Covenant House with 34 can-didates.

Youth Life in the Spirit Seminar #36 is on May 6-7, 2017 at San Carlos Seminary. Teens ages 13-21 y/o are invited to join the Youth weekly prayer meetings every Saturday 2:00pm. This Saturday, the venue will be at Roof Deck, Sunshine Place, Jupiter St., Brgy. Bel Air, Makati City. PIS will be handed outside the church.

Singles Encounter No, 73 on May 12-14, 2017 at the BLD Covenant House. PIS is now available with Ige Ebarvia and Maiko Ohkawa @ CP Nos.09490157838 & cp#09055450131.

MANAGEMENT:

We Praise and thank the Lord for a successful 9th

Fr. Pascual Adorable Golf Tournament held last Monday, April 17 at the Ayala Greenfield Golf and Leisure Club. We would like to acknowledge all the sponsors, donors, consultants and the community for your support. Thank you very much working team for your hard work. To God be the glory!

BLD Manila is looking for a lot area of 1,000-sqm. prefer-ably in Makati, Pasig, Taguig or Mandaluyong area for our future permanent office and house of worship. For any referral, please contact Gene & May Mercado cp# 09271271937.

Thank you for your generosity! Please make all check donations payable to:

BLD MANILA.

FORMATION:

Schedule of Teaching for those undergoing Discipling: April 22, 2017, Saturday from 1:00 am to 5:00 pm. @ BLD Secretariat. Topic: Orientation and Module 1.1 Introduction to Discipling Program Module 1.2 The Ignatian Way of Discernment Module 1.3 Refresher on Mental Prayer & Examen

2nd

Batch Shepherds’ Empowerment for all covenanted disciples and those who were not able to attend last March 18 @ MOA, this is your chance to attend on April 22, Sat. from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm at the BLD Secretariat.

Healing Workshop for covenanted disciples on April 29, 2017, Saturday from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm at BLD Secre-tariat. For those who were given an invitation letter, please text or call Ivan Dela Fuente for confirmation cp#09175582231.

MISSION:

We are inviting Community members and non members to join the mission outreaches:

“The spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed free." (Lk 4:18)

Apr. 26 CW SDSA CW / LSS#53 Salubungan

May 3 CW SDSA CW / 1st Shepherding

May 10 CW SDSA CW / 2nd

Shepherding

May 17 CW SDSA CW / 3rd

Shepherding

May 24 CW SDSA CW / 4th Shepherding

May 31 EC SDSA Invocation / Shepherd’s Vigil

June 3-4 (Sat-Sun)

Don Bosco, Makati

LSS 53 Proper

HOUSE OF WORSHIP FUND As of April 18, 2017 7,075,426.31

Date TITHES & LOVE OFFERING Fasting

Pledge (EC/CW) (Secretariat) TOTAL

April 5 53,684.00 15,000.00 68,684.00

TOTAL 53,684.00 15,000.00 68,684.00

SCHEDULE OUTREACH

Apr. 23 (Sun) 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

GK Euro Maralit

Apr. 29 (Sun) 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Naujan Mindoro - San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish (Pls. Get in touch with Eran & Dorlie Carandan)

Apr. 30 (Sun) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

GK Villa Paraiso

Apr. 30 (Sun) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Bagumbayan, Lower Bicutan

CIW – entrance limited to Institution Services and tricord members only.

NBP – postponed until further notice.

Bukas Loob sa Diyos Catholic Charismatic Covenant Community 1372-A Capt. Apolinario St. cor. Gen. Malvar, St., Bangkal, Makati City

Telefax: 478-9782 * email:bld@bldmanila.org * website: www.bldmanila.org

THEMES AND PROMISES FOR APRIL

Week#1 (5th Sunday of Lent)

Theme: The glory of God shines through us when we remain steadfast in our faith.

Promise: “I will put my spirit in you that you may live.” (Ez 37:14a)

Week#2 (Palm Sunday) Theme: The glory of God shines through us when we are obedient to His will. Promise: “The Lord God is my help, therefore I am not disgraced; I shall not be put to shame.” (Is 50:17) Week#3 (Easter Sunday) Theme: The glory of God shines through us when we rejoice in Christ’s resurrection. Promise: “Everyone who believes in him will receive forgiveness of sins through his name.” (Acts 10:43b)

Week#4 (2

nd Sunday of Easter)

Theme: The glory of God shines through us when the peace of Christ lives in our heart. Promise: “Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.” (Jn 20:29b)

Week#5 (3

rd Sunday of Easter)

Theme: The glory of God shines through us when our hearts are open to the understanding of scriptures. Promise: “You will show me the path to life, abounding joys in your presence. (Ps 16:11)

Schedule of Greeters for Corporate Worship

Assigned Greeters Date

Intercessory Ministry Apr. 26, 2017

Singles Ministry May 3, 2017

Solo Parents Ministry May 10, 2017

Evangelization Core May 17, 2017

Homestead 1 May 24, 2017

Homestead 2 May 31, 2017

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