HOLY JUAN

09/07/2024

Psalm 31:24 states: "Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord."

This verse encourages believers to remain strong and courageous, placing their trust in God. It is a reminder that hope in the Lord brings divine strength and reassurance, especially during difficult times. The call to courage is not about self-reliance but about trusting in God's power and faithfulness. For those who place their hope in Him, there is a promise of renewed strength and heart, reinforcing the idea that God supports and sustains those who rely on Him.

08/07/2024

This verse from 2 Chronicles 15:7 serves as an encouragement to remain steadfast and resilient. It emphasizes that perseverance in good works and faith will lead to eventual rewards. This message is a reminder that despite challenges and setbacks, maintaining strength and dedication will ultimately yield positive outcomes. It calls for inner strength and unwavering commitment to one's principles and duties, assuring that such efforts are not in vain.

04/07/2024

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04/07/2024

2 Corinthians 3:17

"Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom."

It highlights the transformative power of the Spirit of the Lord. The verse speaks to the concept of freedom, not just in a physical or political sense, but a deep, spiritual freedom. This freedom is from sin, guilt, and the constraints of the law. It suggests that where God's Spirit is present, there is liberation from the things that bind and oppress us.

Reflection:

One might consider how the presence of the Holy Spirit can bring about personal transformation and liberation. It encourages believers to seek and welcome the Spirit into their lives to experience true freedom and live in a way that reflects God's love and grace. This freedom enables believers to act with boldness and confidence, knowing that they are not bound by legalistic or external constraints but are guided by the Spirit in living out their faith authentically.

03/07/2024

Bakit manalangin kay Maria at sa mga santo kung pwede namang dumiretso kay Jesus?

Kapag nabinyagan ang isang tao, nagiging bahagi siya ng mistikong katawan ni Cristo at espiritwal na konektado sa ibang Kristiyano. Dahil komunal ang pananampalataya ng Kristiyanismo, dapat tayong magdasal para sa isa't isa (Santiago 5:16).

Si Maria, na puno ng grasya at pinagpala sa lahat ng kababaihan (Lucas 1:28, 1:42), ay itinuturing na ating ina na nagmamalasakit at nananalangin para sa atin (Juan 19:26-27).

Ang mga santo at si Maria, bagama’t nasa langit, ay patuloy na nagmamalasakit sa Simbahan sa lupa.

Ang aklat ng Pahayag (8:3-4) ay nagsasabi na ang mga anghel at mga santo sa langit ay nag-aalay ng mga panalangin para sa mga tao sa lupa at sa purgatoryo.Ang mga Katoliko ay direktang dumadaan kay Jesus at nagdarasal din kay Maria at sa mga santo upang humingi ng kanilang mga dasal. Ang paghingi ng pamamagitan mula sa kanila ay hindi nangangahulugang hindi dumadaan kay Jesus.

Sa bawat Misa, ang mga Katoliko ay nagdarasal ng Ama Namin at tinatanggap ang tunay na presensya ni Cristo sa Eukaristiya.Katulad ng mga Protestante na humihiling ng mga dasal mula sa kanilang mga pastor, pamilya, at kaibigan, ang mga Katoliko ay humihiling din ng mga dasal mula kay Maria at sa mga santo.

Ang lahat ng Kristiyano ay dapat magkaisa sa panalangin, at ang kamatayan ay hindi makapaghiwalay sa mga nabinyagan kay Cristo.

03/07/2024

03/07/2024

Luke 9:23-24 states:"Then he said to them all: 'Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it.'"

Reflection:

In these verses, Jesus calls His followers to a life of self-denial and daily commitment. Taking up one's cross symbolizes a willingness to endure suffering and make sacrifices for the sake of following Jesus. It's a call to prioritize spiritual values over worldly desires, emphasizing that true life and salvation are found in surrendering one's own ambitions to embrace the path Jesus sets forth. This radical call challenges believers to live selflessly, reflecting Christ's own sacrifice and love.

02/07/2024

Proverbs 18:21 (NIV) states, "The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit."

Reflection:

This proverb highlights the immense power of words. Words can build up or tear down, heal or hurt. Being mindful of what we say can lead to positive outcomes and healthy relationships, while careless or harmful speech can cause significant damage. The verse encourages us to choose our words wisely, recognizing their potential impact on ourselves and others.

25/06/2024

We are the Christians of the CATHOLIC faith.

Calling a person Catholic is the way a Protestant gives no love to the ONE TRUE APOSTOLIC CHURCH.

Christian is the person.
Catholic is the faith.

St. Ignatius of Antioch
107 A.D.

Never debate our faith.
Speak our faith with knowledge and confidence.

24/06/2024

BIBLE TRIVIA

The Holy Bible has 2 core verses.

There are 39 books in the Old Testament (Genesis to 2 Samuel are its first 10) and 27 books in the New Testament.

Christians often recognize two core verses that summarize the Bible: 1 Corinthians 13 says – “I may have the gift of inspired preaching; I may have all knowledge and understand all secrets; I may have all the faith needed to move mountains — but if I have no love, I am nothing.”

John 14:6 says – Jesus said “I am the way… no one comes to God but through me