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Living Water– April 21, 2017 1
April 21, 2017
BUKÁS-LOÓB SA DIYÓS • OPEN IN SPIRIT TO GOD
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THEME
The glory of God shines through us when the
peace of Christ lives in our hearts.
WORD
Acts 2:42-47/Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24/ 1 Pt 1:3-9/Jn
20:19-31
ORDER
“Do not doubt, but believe” (John 20:27)
“As the Father has sent me, so I send
you” (John 20:21)
“Believe in him and rejoice” (1 Pt 1:8) DIRECTION
Give thanks, honor and praise for what the
Lord has done so that the peace of Christ
will prevail in our community.
Devote ourselves to teaching, braking of
bread, fellowship, and prayers so that we
may be equipped to witness to those we en-
counter day to day. REFLECTION It is the desire of most believers of our Lord Je-
sus Christ to see him face to face, to touch him
and feel his presence every day. We pride our-
selves to have the faith that can move moun-
tains, yet in moments of grief, desolation, death
and difficult circumstances we behave just like
the disciples of Jesus, and Thomas in particular.
We fail to see the trickles of blessings and relief
that pour in those moments, the not so obvious
miracles that are God’s answer to our unspoken
prayers and the glimmers of hope that assure us
that if we trust him, He will brings us through.
In a world that is hostile, unloving and filled
with uncertainty, it is but human that ...P2
2nd Sunday of Easter
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...the spirit of fear takes over our lives, our
thoughts, our longings, and our plans, even in
our work for the Lord. The fear of loosing our
jobs and not being able to provide for our own
personal needs and that of our family come
between our commitment to be open channels
of blessings to others. The fear of persecution
dampens our enthusiasm to go forward and
our drive to participate in the Lord’s work.
Feelings of unworthiness and the burden of
guilt to know that Christ took our place on the
cross to save us from sure death, keeps us from
opening the locked door of our hearts to re-
ceive the blessing of forgiveness, the lasting
peace and the joy that Christ’s death and resur-
rection brings. Feelings of loneliness and the
absence of love sometimes cause us to question
God’s presence and his faithfulness. Surely,
there is no cause for rejoicing for those who are
unable to go beyond their own Calvary and
step out from their entombment. The Acts of the Apostles, the responsorial
psalm, Peter and John, exhort us not to be de-
spondent nor be discouraged because we have
a good and trustworthy God who loves us so
much. We may never see him face to face in
this world but we are assured that He is alive!
He has not left us as promised. He died and
rose from the dead to release us from our spiri-
tual bondage to sin. Our problems may never
go away but as we learn to embrace our
crosses and be grateful that we share in
Christ’s suffering, Jesus will make his presence
known, be on our side as we walk through it.
And as we live and abide in Christ through
eyes of faith, as we focus on Him and do what
pleases Him, Christ’s peace will replace all
doubts and fear. Surely this calls for great re-
joicing, knowing that Jesus’ resurrection from
the dead assures us of a place in heaven and
that our heavenly inheritance awaits us. As a people of the Resurrection, it is not
enough to say that we have faith in the Risen
Christ. Our faith must be one that moves us
and others into action. Unbelievers find it dif-
ficult to see their need for a savior. If we, who
pride ourselves of being disciples of Christ, are
easily discouraged and unable to move for-
ward by tragedies, trials and great difficulties
that come our way, how much more those who
do not know Christ. The greatest witnesses of
the faith are those who are able to resurrect
from their negativity of this world. Just like
Thomas, they realize their weaknesses, their
sinfulness and limitations and live faithfully
with their doubts. They rely on the help of the
Holy Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead to
rid them of their doubts and for the Spirit to
give life to anything that has died in them –
unfulfilled hopes and dreams, breakdown of
family relationships, painful memories, disap-
pointments and impossible circumstances.
They put their hope and trust in Christ even
when their circumstances do not change. They
continue to give praise and worship to God,
show brotherly love by helping others in what-
ever way they can, and joyfully serve in com-
munity. These are the people who reflect the
peace of Christ and the glory of the Risen
Christ in their lives. They are the people who
attract and bring people to Christ.
PROMISE “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.” References: Life Application Bible (New International Version)
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April 21 1st Reading …..Nito/Joni Cruz Psalm …………Tildeng Cortez 2nd Reading ….John/Veronica Idachaba April 28 1st Reading …Merlo/Ellen Benoya Psalm ………..Odette Maralit 2nd Reading....Ron/Alma Ferreros
April 2017 Lectors
Newly Anointed SE#20 Class Shepherds and 5-Point Committed Disciples
(L-R) Paul/Arlene Tan, Roger/Merly Perono, SE#20 Class Shepherds; Fr. Jublas Nolasco; 5-Pt Committed Disciples Nigel Delgra, Dolly Valencia, Lisa Vargas, Fe Llanes—April 7, 2017
Congratulations! As you continue to walk this path to discipleship, may you keep to heart the prayer of Pope Francis: “Lord, here I am, with my sins. Forgive me. Help me to walk. Change my heart.”
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BLD-Toronto Seven Last Words
A Call
to
Journey
With
Christ
Art/Precy Ortiz Noli/Jeanny Mercado
Belen Rueles Trinity Urbe
Nestor/Imelda Vilela John/Veronica Idachaba Vel/Rica Meriel
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S t. John Paul II said that the Passion of the Lord is the sacred Christian mystery that brings to
all the faithful the special grace of joy in being united to the cross. Taken in this light, the
Seven last Words at BLD-Toronto must be seen as more than an evening of sharing and spiri-
tual healing. It is a response to a call to journey with Christ as joyful pilgrims celebrating the
most sacred of all the mysteries of our faith. On March 31, 5 married couples and 2 solo parents gave witness to how they bore the weight of their
crosses. But more than that, they celebrated their victory by boldly proclaiming their faith in a God of
hope – our God whose passion and resurrection continue to challenge us to love, forgive, and be
reconciled to each other. In an increasingly fractious and fearful world where we are tempted to retreat and put up barriers
around us, the unique stories of our grace-filled sharers have given us the inspiration to constantly
build bridges in our relationships, and pursue unity and reconciliation, instead of separation. And it is
through their profound witnessing that we, in turn, find the courage to give our own testimonies to the
joy of being united to the cross… and the promise of the new life it brings.
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B LD-Toronto’s recently con-
cluded Seven Last Words is
another clear affirmation that
beneath the wings of every fer-
vent sharer blows the steady wind of a
good coach. For good coaches teach, re-
mind and inspire. They teach us how to
uncover our hidden gifts and help us un-
derstand that the very purpose of our lives
is to share those gifts with others. They
remind us that our community lives on
through an unbroken chain of witnesses
who are linked together in harmony and
love. And as they take on this unenviable
task of mentorship with total humility,
they inspire us to look beyond our own
human frailties, open the windows of our
hearts, and allow our spirits to take flight.
To the coaches of BLD-Toronto, our
heartfelt Thank You!
The Wind Beneath Our Wings!
L-R: Philip/Clarita Malolos; Pat/Rose Canlas; Olie/Menchu Ealdama;
Jun/Eden Mercado; Joey/Susan Linsao. Not in Photo: Tess Malolos
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This year marks the 20th National March For Life in Ottawa and the 150th anniversary of Canada’s confederation. This year's theme is "LIFE - we stand on guard for thee" Pro-lifers will gather on Parliament Hill to demand that our laws once again uphold the right to life which is inherent to every human being, as they once did, even 150 years ago. The March for Life is the largest annual demonstration on Parliament Hill, and a sign that ending abortion is the civil rights movement of our day. As Christians, we should be deeply concerned, for it is our moral obligation to oppose these injustices. Let us make the trip to Ottawa on Thursday, May 11, 2017 and together voice our opposition to these evils. Please join us — the 1st pickup will be at SFX, Missis-sauga at 6:00am. From there, the bus will proceed to OLA Church for the 2nd pickup at around 6:40am. The cost for the round-rip bus fare is $30.00/person.
Reserve your spot ASAP by emailing: Tito&DoraBacungan titobacungan@gmail.com or Fran&BabyPulumbarit travelchalice@gmail.com or calling YollyUranza (647-407-1423)
or Carmen Jimenez (647-877-8571) of the BLD Mission Ministry
LIFE - We stand on guard for thee!
From the Life in the Spirit Ministry LSS No.35 is scheduled on June 23–June 25, 2016. Invited participants are: Graduates of ME #41 Graduates of SPE #16 Graduates of SE #20 Previous graduates of ME, SPE and SE who have not taken the LSS yet Non-encountered Singles, Solo Parents and Couples are also welcome. Orientation is scheduled on April 28
th and May 12
th after the Praise and Worship and
May 5th after the mass at the Mark 10 room. Salubong will be on Friday, May 19, 2017. For registration and more information, you may visit the LSS#35 table at the basement hall before and after P&W or contact LSS #35 Coordinators, Ed and Cristy Samson. -
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“Christ came into the world as the light of all people. Through the face of the
Son, we came to know the splendor of the Father, and through the working of the
Holy Spirit, we are transformed more and more into His image, so that His re-
demptive light may shine on us all.”
God has called 29 young people from BLD Toronto (16), BLD Cincinnati (7) and
BLD St. Catharines (6) to be blessed with a deeper outpouring of the Holy Spirit
through the Youth Life in the Spirit Seminar no. 18 held last March 24-25, 2017 at
the St. Martin Secondary School in Mississauga. The spirit-filled weekend was
officiated by Rev. Fr. Armand Galay who inspired the participants as he echoed
the Lord’s message to go forth and proclaim to everyone the Good News of Salva-
tion! Sharing their stories of transformation bearing witnesses to how the Lord
Jesus Christ touched their lives were Kariza Reyes, Meagan Membrere & Frances-
Bulan. The YLSS youth coordinators, Ginelle Feliciano and John Carlo Genilla,
together with the shepherds and co-shepherds were instrumental in paving the
way for a very meaningful 12-week journey. We thank the Lord for the amazing
workers in His vineyard who tirelessly devoted their time and resources in ensur-
ing the success of the YLSS weekend: the Youth Ministry Praise and working
team, the adult members, the BLD ministries and members who extended their
untiring support and generous love offerings in making this YLSS weekend a
worthy gift and offering to our Lord Jesus Christ who deserves all the glory and
praise. By: Ariel & Ethel Ang
YOUTH LSS#18
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YOUTH LSS#18 A joyful journey into light.
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What does Easter Joy look like? We chanced
upon it at YLSS# 18. Amidst the frenetic busy-
ness of the weekend, there was something re-
freshingly holy that broke through. And what gave it away
were the smiles, the hugs, the dancing, and even the clown-
ing around. Because beneath it all was a joy that was palpable
and persistent…a sacred joy that radiated on the faces 29
young LSS graduates who were filled with hope and promise.
It was like seeing lilies in early spring. Or feeling the newness
of a life transformed. Here is what Kabura Mwangi, one of the YLSS graduates
from St. Catharines, shared with the community: My experience at YLSS#18 showed my highest and lowest
points in my life so far. I got to meet so many wonderful peo-
ple who felt the same love that I feel for Christ. I learned
about God’s amazing love for us. His love that he holds for us
is greater than our sins, our shames and our fears. YLSS
helped me to strengthen my love for Christ. The people that I encountered at YLSS helped guide me to-
wards God. I was able to see God in a different perspective. I
learned that God sacrificed so much for me so that I may be
with him. Even though I felt that I did not deserve forgive-
ness or his love, I was able to see that God has a plan for me
and He has carved my name into his hand. I felt blind before coming to YLSS. I felt that I was alone and
that I was fighting a battle without him. During the baptism,
all that uncertainty about God left me, as if they were being
sucked out of me. I felt weak and helpless; and I was happy.
Feeling that way made me realize that God is my Father and
a father’s duty is to protect and care for his child. YLSS
proved to be the beginning of my faith journey; and I thank
God for giving me the opportunity to be a part of it.
Easter Joy at YLSS# 18
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From John Carlo Genilla: To God be the Glory! The weekend was
filled with many joyful moments, and
some tearful ones of course. Thank you
to Father Armand for his wonderful
talks. I hope that whatever the candi-
dates learned, they would take with
them through their spiritual journey. As
your coordinators, Ginelle and I would
like to thank those who gave their sup-
port, guidance, donations and most
importantly, prayers. Lastly, thank you
God for You have made all this possi-
ble! Certainly looking forward to future
Youth Ministry events. Fun Fact: During the YLSS weekend,
the community managed to break the
records when it comes to love offerings
– Thank you for all the support you
have poured out!
Easter Joy at YLSS# 18
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A N N O U N C E M E N T S
Solo Parents Encounter No. 16 A Weekend Experience of God’s Healing Love
WHEN: April 28-30, 2017
WHERE: The Valley of the Mother of God (Mono, Orangeville, Ontario)
WHO: Single parents, widows, widowers, divorced, separated
For registration forms, please see any one of the Solo Tricord: Linda Canaria, Nilda Villa and Cora Montilla, or SPE #15 class shepherds Theo Ly & Sylvia Taton, or any
member of SPE #15 class at the registration table in OLA Hall before and after Praise & Worship every Friday.
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