Par Sa Tanan '88 (2025)

11/08/2025

“Bread of the Day” reflection for Monday, August 11, 2025, the Memorial of Saint Clare, Virgin:

Bread of the Day

First Reading: Deuteronomy 10:12–22
Gospel: Matthew 17:22–27
Today reminds us to “fear the Lord, serve Him with all your heart, and love the stranger”, for God shows justice and mercy to all, and chose us in love . In the Gospel, Jesus forewarns His passion and then teaches Peter about responsibility, guiding him to pay the temple tax through a miraculous catch of a fish with a coin in its mouth .

Reflection: “Chosen to Serve”

Saint Clare’s life was a testament to selfless love and humble service. Today’s readings echo this: we are called to serve God wholeheartedly and to extend compassion to others—especially the vulnerable. Like Peter, who learns that even divine freedom comes with responsibility, we too must balance grace with duty.

Bread for Today:
• Serve with your whole heart, not out of obligation, but love.
• Justice meets mercy. Honor God’s care for the orphan, widow, and stranger.
• Embrace responsibility. Freedom doesn’t dismiss duty—it invites it.
• Live generously. How can you extend God’s love today—with both compassion and integrity?

Prayer:

“Lord, help me serve You with all my heart, just as Saint Clare did.
May I love the inexplicable, act justly toward the vulnerable,
and live with both freedom and responsibility—responding to Your call with humble devotion.”

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10/08/2025

Evening’s Amen reflection for Sunday, August 10, 2025:

🌙 Evening’s Amen

Gospel: Luke 12:32–48
Jesus gently addresses His followers as “little flock,” reminding them: “Fear not, for your Father delights in giving you the kingdom.” He calls us to invest in what endures—selling earthly treasures to store up unfading riches in heaven. He urges readiness, likening faithful disciples to servants awaiting their master’s return—blessed are those found vigilant, for the Son of Man comes when least expected.

🪞 Reflection: “Awake in Hope”
In a world prone to fear, Jesus reassures us that we belong to a Father whose joy is in granting us His kingdom. Our call is twofold: to let go of what fades and to live alert for His coming—with hearts prepared, lamps lit, and hands ready to serve. Vigilance isn’t fear-driven, but hope-filled—trusting that when He returns, we’ll welcome Him with lives that reflect His love and justice.

Evening’s Amen for Today:
• Let go of things that perish; invest in what endures.
• Live alert and faithful—serve quietly, expectantly.
• Let your life reflect the joy of one who is ready to greet the Master.

🙏 Prayer:

“Lord of mercy, You call me Your little flock—fear fades when You supply hope.
Help me to store treasures in heaven, not in fleeting things of earth.
Keep my lamp lit and my heart awake—ready to open at Your knock.
May my life reflect Your patience, generosity, and steadfast love.
Tonight, I wait not in anxiety, but in joyous anticipation of Your return.”

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10/08/2025

“Bread of the Day” reflection for Sunday, August 10, 2025:

Bread of the Day

Gospel: Luke 12:32–48 — Jesus encourages His followers to live with expectancy and stewardship, reminding His “little flock” that the Father delights in giving them His kingdom. He challenges us to be alert, faithful servants—ever ready for His return, serving wisely until the final call .

Reflection: “Ready Servants, Richly Blessed”

This passage holds a powerful message: God takes joy in entrusting His kingdom to those who live with trust and preparedness—not fear. To be ready is not merely to wait, but to serve faithfully, wisely, and expectantly. Even in uncertainty, our hearts anchored in eternal treasure—faithful stewardship—draw His blessing. Are we laying up for this life, or for the kingdom yet to come?

Bread for Today:
• Embrace trust over fear. God’s pleasure is giving—receive boldly.
• Live like servants who stay vigilant. Faithfulness today matters.
• Focus on what lasts. Seek heavenly treasures, not fading ones.
• Be wise with what you’re given. Stewardship matters, whether much or little.

Prayer:

“Father, I rest in Your pleasure to give me Your kingdom.
Help me to stay alert, faithfully serving Your purposes.
May my life be rooted in what lasts—Your love, Your will, Your coming.
Let me be found ready when You return.”

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09/08/2025

Evening’s Amen reflection for Saturday, August 9, 2025:

🌙 Evening’s Amen

Gospel: Matthew 17:14–20
A desperate father brings his demon-possessed son to Jesus after the disciples fail to heal him. Jesus responds with urgency and compassion, rebukes the unclean spirit, and restores the boy instantly. To His disciples He explains: “Because you have so little faith… if you have faith the size of a mustard seed… nothing will be impossible for you.”

🪞 Reflection: “Faith That Moves Mountains”
This passage reminds us of the power residing even within the smallest measure of genuine faith. In moments when our efforts falter or situations seem overwhelming, Jesus invites us to return—to bring what we have and trust Him to do more. Our faith need not be grand in size, only real in place.

Evening’s Amen for Today:
• Let go of discouragement when things fail—you are invited anew to bring your faith.
• Trust that even the smallest trust, placed in Jesus, can move the heaviest burdens.
• In moments of inadequacy, lean on His assurance: nothing will be impossible.

🙏 Prayer:

“Lord Jesus, tonight I bring what little faith I have—and place it in You.
When I feel powerless, help me remember: even a grain of faith, held by You, can move mountains.
Strengthen me, steady me, and fill me with trust—so that, even in my weakness, Your power may shine.
Tonight, my heart rests in Your promise—nothing is impossible with You.”

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09/08/2025

“Bread of the Day” reflection for Saturday, August 9, 2025

Bread of the Day

First Reading: Deuteronomy 6:4–13
Gospel: Matthew 17:14–20
God tells Israel to love the Lord wholeheartedly and keep His Word always close—cherishing it at home and on the journey . In the Gospel, a father brings his suffering son to Jesus. The disciples could not heal him, and Jesus rebukes them for their “little faith” .

Reflection: “Faith Beyond the Ordinary”

The Word of God isn’t just to be memorized—it’s to be lived. It guides us in every season of life, not just Sunday worship. Likewise, Jesus’ response to the disciples reminds us that faith—even if small—is powerful when it trusts in Him. It’s not about spiritual perfection, but dependence on His power.

Bread for Today:
• Live the Word everywhere—let it guide your words, decisions, home, and journey.
• Cultivate even small faith. A mustard-seed trust invites miracles.
• Bring your burdens to Jesus. Even what we can’t fix, He can transform.
• Trust His presence in the struggle. He meets us in our need—especially when our faith feels weak.

Prayer:

“Lord, help me love You with all my heart, soul, and strength—in my home and my steps. When my faith feels small—and my heart is heavy—come near. Increase my trust in You, and let me witness Your saving power, even in my weakness.”

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08/08/2025

Evening’s Amen reflection for Friday, August 8, 2025

🌙 Evening’s Amen

Gospel: Matthew 16:24–28
Jesus calls His disciples into radical discipleship: “If anyone wishes to come after Me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me.” He challenges us to consider what truly matters—saving our life or losing it for His sake. In giving ourselves away for the Gospel, we find true life; for the Son of Man will return and repay each according to his conduct .

🪞 Reflection: “Cross-Bearing with Kingdom Eyes”
This Gospel pulls us away from self-preservation and toward self-emptying. Jesus invites us to live with eternity in view, to risk it all for what lasts—not for temporary comfort but for lasting communion with Him. Truth, purpose, and life emerge not in holding on, but in surrender.

Evening’s Amen for Today:
• Let go of the lure of comfort that dims your calling.
• Carry your cross with trust—Jesus walks beside you.
• Live with the heart of the Kingdom, where self-sacrifice reveals eternal gain.

🙏 Prayer:

“Lord Jesus,
You ask me to surrender—not my world, but my life.
Let me stand firmly beneath Your call:
to deny myself, to take up my cross, to follow You.
When the choice is between comfort and faithfulness,
help me choose You.
Tonight, may Your Kingdom shape my heart;
may Your glory guide my steps;
and may my life, in quiet surrender, reflect Your eternal love.”

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07/08/2025

Thursday, August 7, 2025
Gospel (Matthew 16:13–23)—where Peter’s confession meets Jesus’ passionate path.

🌙 Evening’s Amen

Gospel: Matthew 16:13–23
Jesus asks His disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” After hearing many responses, He asks the question again. Simon Peter answers, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus blesses him, naming him the rock on which the Church will be built—and grants him the keys of the Kingdom. But Peter then resists Jesus’ prediction of suffering, and receives a sharp rebuke: “Get behind me, Satan! You are not thinking as God does, but as humans do.”

🪞 Reflection: “Rock of Faith, Road to Glory”
Peter’s confession is the heart of Christian faith—named and honored by Jesus Himself as foundational to His Church. Yet, even those closest to Christ can stumble when they resist His suffering. The call to follow Him may lead us through the cross. True faith embraces both confession and the cost—knowing that glory often travels the path of sacrifice.

Evening’s Amen for Today:
• Speak your faith plainly—name Jesus as Lord, even when it’s not popular.
• Embrace His path—following Jesus means carrying your cross, not avoiding it.
• Align your thoughts with His—let grace shape not just your words, but your response to suffering.

🙏 Prayer:

“Lord Jesus,
You asked, and Peter answered—you are the Christ, the Son of the living God.
Grant me the faith to say the same—not just in word, but in the way I live.
When Your path leads through suffering, teach me not to resist,
but to trust Your plan—even when it’s hard.
Shape my heart to think as You do,
to walk as You walked,
and to follow wherever You lead—
even if it costs me everything.”

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07/08/2025

Thursday, August 7, 2025

🌾 Bread of the Day

Gospel: Matthew 16:13–23
Jesus asks His disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” Peter answers, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus affirms Peter’s confession and declares him the rock on which He will build His Church—then foretells His own suffering, prompting Peter’s rebuke. Jesus responds firmly: “Get behind me, Satan! You are not thinking as God does, but as human beings do.”

🪞 Reflection: “Christ, the Cornerstone”

Today’s Gospel reminds us that recognizing Jesus as the Messiah fundamentally changes everything. Peter’s bold confession reflects divine insight, revealing who Jesus truly is. Yet, his human instinct to resist suffering also slips in—revealing the tension between human comfort and divine mission.

We, too, must choose: follow God’s path—even when it calls us to suffering—or retreat into human reasoning.

🍞 Bread for Today:
• Confess Jesus as your Christ. Let His identity shape your life and decisions.
• Embrace His calling—even in hardship. Don’t let fear or convenience steer you away.
• Refocus on divine purpose. Reject the temptation to prioritize comfort over calling.
• Trust God’s wisdom over worldly views. Even when it’s hard, follow His way.

🙏 Prayer:

“Lord Jesus, You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God.
Help me to say so boldly and live accordingly.
When I’m tempted to resist Your will, pull me back with Your truth.
May I walk Your path faithfully—building on You, the unshakeable foundation.”

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05/08/2025

🌙 Evening’s Amen

Gospel: Matthew 14:22–36
After dismissing the crowds, Jesus prays alone. Later, in the fourth watch of the night, He approaches His disciples walking on the sea. Terrified, they think He’s a ghost—until He speaks: “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.” Peter steps out toward Him, but as fear takes grip, he begins to sink. Jesus catches him—and the wind immediately ceases. The disciples worship, declaring Him truly the Son of God .

🪞 Reflection: “Faith Beyond Fear”
When storms gather, it’s easy to stay in the boat and stay safe. Yet Jesus calls us to courageous trust. Even when fear shakes us, His hand is ready to steady us. Our weakness becomes invitation—to step out, to trust, and to witness His peace amid chaos .

Evening’s Amen for Today:
• Step out of your comfort—God meets us on turbulent seas.
• Trust beyond sight—faith is obeying His voice amid the storm.
• Let fear give way to worship—in surrender, you glimpse His glory.

🙏 Prayer:

“Lord Jesus, in the quiet of night, You came to us walking on the waves.
When fear overwhelms, remind me:
‘Take courage, it is I.’
Help me to step out in faith—
even when the winds blow hard.
When I begin to sink, reach out Your hand.
Tonight, still my spirit.
May trust replace doubt,
peace rise through fear,
and worship emerge from every challenge.”

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05/08/2025

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 (18th Week in Ordinary Time):

Bread of the Day

Gospel: Matthew 14:22–36
After feeding the crowd, Jesus insisted His disciples get into a boat and go ahead of Him. Later, He walked toward them on the sea. Peter stepped out toward Him—but doubt stole his focus and he began to sink. Jesus immediately reached out, saying, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” As they entered the boat, the wind died down, and those in the boat worshiped Him, declaring, “Truly you are the Son of God” .

Reflection: “Step Out in Faith”

This Gospel invites us to step out of the familiar boat—and walk on storm‑tossed waters toward Jesus. Our faith matters far more than perfect trust. Even when doubt grips our mind, one honest cry—“Lord, save me”—is enough to receive His saving hand. Inspired by Peter’s bold move and rescue, our faith is not measured by strength but by our willingness to follow, even in fear.

Bread for Today:
• Step forward even when the storm rages. Faith isn’t about safety—it’s about obedience.
• Keep eyes fixed on Jesus. When you look at the wind, fear swells. Keep your focus.
• Cry out with trust. Even trembling faith invites His saving power.
• Worship Jesus in the boat. When chaos calms, remember His identity is worthy of praise.

Prayer:

“Lord Jesus, help me take the step You call me to—even when the wind howls.
Keep my eyes on You, not on the waves.
When doubt creeps in, remind me to cry, ‘Lord, save me!’
Thank You for Your hand that reaches out and Your peace that settles storms.”

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04/08/2025

Monday, August 4, 2025, the Memorial of St. John Vianney:

🌾 Bread of the Day

Gospel: Matthew 14:13–21 — Jesus withdraws after learning of John the Baptist’s death. Yet, when He sees a crowd that lingers, He not only heals the sick but miraculously multiplies five loaves and two fish to feed thousands.

🪞 Reflection: “Feeding the Hungry Heart”

Jesus responds to sorrow and need with compassion and provision. In the midst of grief, He offers healing—both physical and spiritual—and then invites His disciples to participate in the miracle: they share what little they have and witness the abundance that follows.

This Gospel reminds us that Jesus doesn’t wait for perfect conditions to provide. He breaks, blesses, and multiplies even the small gifts we bring.

🍞 Bread for Today:
• Bring your small offering. Never underestimate what you can place in His hands.
• Trust His multiplication. Jesus takes what little you offer and transforms it for others.
• Share burdens and blessings alike. Be part of God’s healing and nourishment in your community.
• Remember His compassion. In times of sorrow, turn to Him—He feeds, heals, and restores.

🙏 Prayer:

“Lord Jesus, You saw grief and need—and responded with mercy and abundance.
Take what little I offer: my time, my talents, my heart.
Bless them, break them, and multiply them for Your Kingdom.
May my small offering become a feast of love and healing for many.”

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03/08/2025

Sunday, August 3, 2025, the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C):

🌾 Bread of the Day

Gospel: Luke 12:13–21 — Jesus warns against greed and tells the parable of the rich man who hoarded his harvest only to find his life demanded of him unexpectedly. He teaches that life is not measured by wealth, but by being rich toward God.

🪞 Reflection: “Rich Toward God”

The rich man’s abundant harvest led him to trust in his own security. Yet, God calls him—and us—to a deeper reality: life’s value is not in stored wealth, but in generosity and devotion.

Jesus invites us to stewardship, not selfishness—to hold loosely so we might hold eternal treasures. Our true richness is measured by how much we love, share, and trust God’s provision.

🍞 Bread for Today:
• Assess your treasures. What are you building in life—barns or blessings?
• Choose generosity. Use your resources and gifts for others and for God’s kingdom.
• Live with freedom. Don’t anchor your soul in possessions.
• Prioritize eternity. Seek what lasts—love, faith, service—over temporal gain.

🙏 Prayer:

“Lord, free me from greed and the illusion of security in possessions.
Teach me to store treasure in Your kingdom through generosity and love.
May my life be rich toward You—living simply, giving freely, trusting fully.”

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