REFLECTION FOR THE 1st SUNDAY OF LENT (Feb. 18, 2018)

While we are in this world, temptation or being tempted is part of our everyday life. Jesus was no exception that while he was in the desert, he was tempted by the devil. If Jesus, Savior and God, who came to set us free from our sins had to fight his own temptation, how much more for us. He allowed himself to experience the pull towards evil, the struggle against ego and the painful decision for or against God. Like Jesus, we do face all kinds of temptations, but we rely on God alone and His protection against all enemies. Temptations are tests and when we overcome these tests with God’s help, we emerge stronger and better followers of Christ. As we begin the season of Lent, Jesus is teaching us how to be firm against temptation. As our mentor, he leads us by the hand and brings us to the fulfillment of the promises of our heavenly Father. This is highlighted in our community word for this month, which states: Our relationship with the Father gives us hope and fullness of life. In the face of temptations, God will surely

give us the grace to overcome all risks to our souls and to grow in holiness and fulfillment of our Christian faith. Our theme for this week is - We receive fullness of life when we repent and firmly believe in the gospel. Lent is our desert experience. During this season, we are exhorted to stay close to God through our prayers and acts of charity and penance. Lent is the time to recover our baptismal innocence through repentance so that we may go through the path of life with purified hearts. It is the time to refocus our life and our commitment to the Lord in our faith journey. While we are on an earthly pilgrimage, we are bound to be threatened by temptations coming from our natural desires, from the world around us and from Satan himself as we make choices that are in fact death-dealing but disguised as life-giving. Inevitably, we fall into sin that brings us farther away from the Father. Lent is an opportunity for us to re-establish our relationship with the Lord through repentance and putting our trust and faith

COMMUNITY WORD for FEBRUARY

Our relationship with the Father gives us hope and fullness of life.

ORDER

“Listen to him.” (Mk 9:7b)

PROPHECIES

I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. As I have faith in My Father, have faith in Me.

DIRECTION

Pray unceasingly, live the Word, preach the Gospel and be an instrument of God’s

healing.

BUKÁS - LOÓB SA DIYÓS Catholic Charismatic Covenant Community

February 14, 2018 • Manila District • Volume XX Issue No. 7

THEME: 6th

SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Cycle B, Year 2)

We receive fullness of life when we forgive others out of love and compassion.

PROMISE:

“Blessed is he whose fault is taken away, whose sin is covered.” (Ps 32:1)

in the Good News of our salvation. Jesus is calling us to learn from his teachings, to prepare our lives for God’s kingdom and to be renewed and restored towards our very purpose in God’s plan. During this Lenten season, let us direct our minds to the self-giving love of Jesus, and truly believe in his love. There is no greater love than the love of Jesus on the cross that conquers all else in the world. It is given by the mercy and compassion of God. Lent pours the grace of forgiveness to mankind, individually and as a people. We need to know that God is bigger than our sins, confusion, violence and hatred. God wants His kingdom to come now as His word in Mark 1:15 declares: “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe in the gospel.” Our response is to be one with the Lord in declaring this same message to everyone else, with the hope that all may be saved from the effects of evil and sin. During the next five weeks of Lent, we are encouraged to be more prayerful, to meditate daily on the gospel and to do something good for others every day. We can make our Lent more meaningful by caring for others and extending forgiveness to those who have hurt us. Above all, we should learn to acknowledge our failures and allow the Lord to come into our hearts where His grace and mercy may minister to our weary souls. Because, as promised in Psalms: “The Lord shows the sinners the way. He guides the humble to justice, he teaches the humble his way,” (Ps 25: 8). Prayer: Heavenly Father, we pray for the grace to turn away from sin so that we may live according to the Good News proclaimed by Your beloved Son, Jesus Christ. We pray that during this season of Lent, we may receive the grace to be humble in asking and receiving Your forgiveness and to reform our lives towards the goal of eternal reward. Amen. Reflection Questions:

1. As act of repentance, what are the areas in your life that you need to fully surrender to God?

2. In what ways are you helping build the kingdom of God in your life, family, society and community?

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… Oliver Taray, Arnel Galicia, Manjo Padilla, King Guiyab, Albert Palay, Jerome S. Piedad, John Paulo A. Cirujano, Job Villaviray, Raymart Glen Barcobero, Christoffer Denzel Aquino, Joseph Francia, Miguel Jerico M. Rodriguez, Jerelle Benedict and Mendoza Yap.

Praise God! For the new ordained priest, Fr. Edgar Joseph Miranda.

God’s Healing Hands be upon you… Lorenzo Rubio, Rene Cruz, Joey Viñas, Gene Kudemus, Chappy Reyes, Jay Ilagan, Lita Bianes, Mike Alejandrino, Marie James, Bobby San Juan, Bobby Fernandez, Ruben Crisostomo, Juanito Largo, Nato Roque, Marcia Quezada, Pilar Afuang, Thomas Chan, Raul Fernando, Zurayda Fernandez, Liza Gamboa, Paco Beltran, Rey Mallari, Ricky Gomez, Teresa Gemeniano, Rodolfo Gemeniano, Roberto Gemeniano, Celia Setia, Ernie Delos Santos, Bryan Baniquid, Anicia Nanali, Linda Escoto, Candie Santos, Anna Victorcer, Nestor Villacorta, Bernard Rivera, Letecia De Asis Noble, Cynthia Pastor, Carolina Banaag Infante, Jopay Odoño, Beltran Letada, Gemma Ibasco, Cesar Cordovez, Joefel Caban, Richard Arellano, Romeo Gacad, Ildefonso Mirabueno Sr., Fr. Joseph Thoai Le, Efren Ferreras, Espie De Guzman, Jhong Miranda, Dick & Gig Villabona, Fr. Joey Espano, Genoveva Espano, Pete Maat, Pao Maat, Aeisha Amoyan and Nicholas Mararac.

May their soul rest in peace… Dominga Delarmente, Remedios Ochoa Ignacio, Rachelle Jean Marcelino, Oscar Jaoquin, Liwayway Manuel, Venancio Flores, Adolfo Saunar, Catalino Advincula, Augusto Borromeo, Paulino Francisco and all the poor souls in purgatory.

Pope’s Intention for February 2018 Say “No” to Corruption. That those who have material, political or spiritual power may resist any lure of corruption.

Ash Wednesday Mass

Rev. Fr. Vic De Jesus

EVANGELIZATION

Marriage Encounter Weekend No. 292 on 2-4 March 2018 at the Covenant House. For PIS forms, please contact Minn & Bobby Montales 09178702143 or 09988419453.

FORMATION

Service Ministry Teaching CHRISTIAN MATURITY PROGRAM II (Christian Suffer-ing, Christian Witnessing & Christian Giving) on 10 March 2018 Saturday from 8:00am to 12:00nn at Ligaya Ng Panginoon Formation Center, Pamayanang Diego Silang Village, C-5 Road, Taguig City.

Intercessory Ministry Teaching BASIC & ADVANCED INTERCESSION on 17 March 2018, Saturday from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon at BLD Secre-tariat.

PRAYER, HEALING & COUNSELING SEMINAR on 17-18 February 2018 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 AM by visiting teachers from BLD Newark led by Msgr. Paul Schetelick, Spiritual Adviser, at 4th Floor AFP Mutual Benefit Assoc. Inc. Social Hall, Boni Serrano St. corner EDSA, Cubao, Quezon City. This is not inside Camp Aguinaldo. If coming from South, upon reaching Serrano & EDSA overpass, take service road, first gate on the right corner of Boni Serrano. Please come early on Saturday, Mass will start at 8:00 AM to be celebrat-ed by Msgr. Paul Schetelick. Please be informed that the canteen at the venue is offers packmeals for only P200 which includes lunch, dessert, morning & afternoon snack and unlimited brewed coffee. Please reserve now at the reg-istration table or call Beth Sumbi at the Secretariat office.

PASTORAL

Singles Encounter No. 74 on 23-25 February 2018 at the BLD Covenant House. For PIS forms, please contact Em-mans & Jonnah Nana at 09175541839 & 09176500703 or Len Manalo at 09989675422.

Lenten Recollection on 10 March 2018, Saturday from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Kasunduan Hall, Ligaya Ng Panginoon Formation Center, Pamayanang Diego Silang Village, C-5 Road, Taguig City with Fr. Vic De Jesus.

Solo Parents Encounter No. 27 on 16-18 March 2018 at

the BLD Covenant House. For PIS forms, contact Betchit Sison at 09189119242, Glady Segundo at 09178237550 & Luching Landoy at 09177916254.

MANAGEMENT

10th

Fr. Pascual Adorable Golf Tournament on 5 March 2018 at the Ayala Greenfield Golf and Leisure Club in Calamba City, Laguna. This fundraising activi-ty will support our mission outreaches, encounter re-treats, SOH, evangelical teachings and Provident Fund. Get involved! Everyone is encouraged to solicit corporate sponsors, provide leads and referrals for potential sponsors, and most especially PRAY for the success of the Fr. Ado Cup! Golf Committee Coordi-nators Val and Fe Liwanag, and Boy and Liezl Sy will be seeking your support to this golf tournament. Like-wise, feel free to get in touch with the Secretariat of-fice. The Golf Ticket is P3,500 only and limited to BLD Members only.

MISSION

Mission Outreach: All are invited, including non BLD members, to join Manila District missions:

“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)

Feb. 21 CW SDSA Corporate Worship

Feb. 28 CW SDSA CW/Healing Night

Mar. 7 EC SDSA 1st Wednesday Mass

Mar. 14 CW SDSA Corporate Worship

Mar. 21 CW SDSA Corporate Worship

Mar. 31 EC San Lorenzo Multi-Purpose Hall A & B

Easter Vigil Mass

HOUSE OF WORSHIP FUND

As of January 31, 2017 7,714,565.37

Feb. 1-6, 2018 6,750.00

Feb. 7-13, 2018 15,000.00

As of February 14, 2018 7,721,315.37

TITHES & LOVE OFFERING

Date EC/CW Secretariat TOTAL

Feb. 1-6 90,180.00 90,180.00

Feb. 7 62,022.00 62,022.00

TOTAL 62,022.00 90,180.00 152,202.00

Please make all check donations payable to: BLD MANILA

SCHEDULE OUTREACH

Feb. 18 (Sunday) 1:30PM–4:30PM

GK Euro Maralit

Feb. 18 (Sunday) 2:00PM–5:00PM

Target Range, Parañaque

Feb. 18 (Sunday) 2:00PM–5:00PM

Risen Christ Parish, Smokey Mountain

Feb. 24 (Saturday) 2:00PM–5:00PM

Naujan, Mindoro – San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish (Pls. get in touch with Eran & Dorlie Caran-dan)

Feb. 25 (Sunday) 1:30PM–4:30PM

Bagumbayan, Lower Bicutan

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 FEBRUARY

Week#1 (5th Sunday in Ordinary Time) Theme: We receive fullness of life when we take

time to pray and preach the gospel. Promise: “Great is our Lord and mighty in

power; to his wisdom there is no limit.” (Ps147: 5)

Week#2 (6th Sunday in Ordinary Time) Theme: We receive fullness of life when we

forgive others out of love and compassion. Promise: “Blessed is he whose fault is taken away, whose sin is covered.” (Ps 32:1) Week#3 (1st Sunday of Lent) Theme: We receive fullness of life when we

repent and firmly believe in the gospel. Promise: “The Lord shows the sinners the

way. He guides the humble to justice, he Teaches the humble his way.” (Ps 25:8–9)

Week#4(2nd Sunday of Lent) Theme: We receive fullness of life when we listen to God’s voice to transform us. Promise: “I will bless you abundantly…

because You obeyed my command.” (Gn22:17a,18b)

Community Prayer for General Emergence Almighty Father, source of all goodness and love, we praise and thank you for bringing us, BLD members, together in a community of love. During this period of discernment for our next community and district leaders, we place ourselves – the nominators, nominees and all those participating in the BLD General Emergence, under the light and power of the Holy Spirit. Together with our global community brothers and sisters, we especially pray for our Community Spiritual Director, Archbishop Angel N. Lagdameo, District Spiritual Directors, Council of Servant Leaders, Cluster Shepherds, District Council of Stewards and Emergence Overseers (CCEO & DCEO), that they may be guided by Your wisdom in all the decisions they make and carry out their functions with humility and dedication. We commit to be attentive to Your voice by immersing ourselves daily in Your word, praying and offering sacrifices, so that Your Will shall prevail in peace, love, and joy among us during this important process of discernment for the new leaders of the BLD Community. Our Blessed Mother Mary, intercede for us that the Lord may instill in all of us a deep desire to be filled with the Holy Spirit, to yield to His word, to give freely of ourselves, and to serve one another with love as we seek His wisdom and truth in this process. This we pray in the Most Holy Name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Schedule of Greeters for Corporate Worship Assigned Greeters Date

Poverty Alleviation Ministry Feb. 21, 2018 Institution Services Ministry Feb. 28, 2018 Intercessory Group 1 Mar. 7, 2018 Intercessory Group 2 Mar. 14, 2018 Management & Treasury Mar. 21, 2018 Services Ministry Mar. 28, 2018 Singles Ministry Apr. 4, 2018 Solo Parents Ministry Apr. 11, 2018 Evangelization Core Apr. 18, 2018 Homestead 2 Apr. 25, 2018