Friendship Ministry

Friendship Ministry FRIENDSHIP MINISTRY WHO? We are Church people. We support and love the
Catholic Church. We meet, we pray, we eat,
we share our pockets,
we do outreach.

We do our share to reach out to people, catholics and non, to extend "mercy" - the seven ways.

WORD Today08/27/261 Cor 1:1-9Mt 24:42-51Jesus tells us, "Stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will com...
27/08/2026

WORD Today
08/27/26
1 Cor 1:1-9
Mt 24:42-51

Jesus tells us, "Stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come." (Gospel)

There are 2 ways of staying awake for the Lord's return:
-be fearful that death is coming, or
-be excited that Jesus is coming

A good Christian not only fears sinning against God, he also joyfully looks for Jesus in those he can help, happy for the chance to use "the grace of God bestowed upon him," and his "spiritual gifts" (1st Reading) to serve the household of God.

Where is Jesus in the household of God?

-Jesus is the father coming home early to lead his family in prayer.
-Jesus is the mother preparing a hearty meal for her children.
-Jesus is the lonely grandparent longing for a visit from family.
-Jesus is the co-worker who needs help.
-Jesus is the sick and needy neighbor.
-Jesus is the classmate being bullied, excluded, or gossiped.
-Jesus is the friend who needs understanding and forgiveness.

May we stay awake by loving Christ in others, serving them faithfully, and joyfully awaiting His glorious return.

Don’t trade your health for wealth. Spend the first half of your life neglecting your health, and you may spend the seco...
27/08/2026

Don’t trade your health
for wealth.

Spend the first half of your life neglecting your health, and you may spend the second half using your wealth trying to buy it back.

The future you is being shaped by the choices the present you is making today.

Eat right. Get enough sleep and rest. Take vitamins. Exercise.

Protect your health.
Stay away from vices.
Build your wealth.

But never confuse
the order of importance.

~PasionPurposProductvty

EGIAB.
R&S!
gdAM.

WORD Today08/26/262 Thes 3:6-10, 16-18Mt 23:27-32In the Gospel, Jesus says, "You hypocrites! You are like whitewashed to...
26/08/2026

WORD Today
08/26/26
2 Thes 3:6-10, 16-18
Mt 23:27-32

In the Gospel, Jesus says, "You hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which appear beautiful on the outside, but inside are full of dead men’s bones and every kind of filth."

It is tempting to use Jesus' strong language on others - on politicians, priests, and neighbors. But that would make Bible reading a waste of time. Jesus' Words are meant to improve us the reader, not as weapon to use against people we hate.

Recalling that God made us in His image, let us rather honestly examine our own heart for differences between the image we think of ourselves against the image Jesus sees. Would He smile on us, or laugh at us? If you could take a selfie of your soul, would you be proud to post it on Facebook?

In the 1st Reading, St. Paul reminds us not to live idly, but to work responsibly and faithfully. A genuine Christian life is not merely a beautiful appearance, but a life consistent inside and out. Let us ask the Lord to cleanse our hearts so that what we show others reflects who we truly are.

In a crisis, many are tempted to protect the image. To spin it. To save face. But the first responsibility is not image ...
26/08/2026

In a crisis, many are tempted to protect the image.

To spin it.
To save face.

But the first responsibility is not image protection.

It is truth, ownership, and repair.

This is true for leaders.

It is just as true for parents, for teams, for friends, for anyone caught in a hard moment.

Character is not managing how things look.

It is managing what is real, then having the courage to make it right.

Manage reality before you manage optics.

People forgive honesty far faster than they forgive a cover-up.

~PasionPurposProductvty

EveryGising is a Blessing.
Truth.
Rise&Shine!
gudAM.

WORD Today08/25/262 Thes 2:1-3, 14-17Mt 23:23-26Jesus orders us, "Cleanse first the inside of the cup so that the outsid...
25/08/2026

WORD Today
08/25/26
2 Thes 2:1-3, 14-17
Mt 23:23-26

Jesus orders us, "Cleanse first the inside of the cup so that the outside may also be clean." (Gospel)

We give much importance to skin whiteners, makeup, and branded clothes to make our body look nice and clean. But we neglect the Sacrament of Confession that cleans our soul.

"You hypocrites!" Jesus blasts us. We believe the Church teaching that the Eucharist is the Body & Blood of Christ, but we don't believe the Church teaching on the sinfulness of contraception, divorce, gay marriage and abortion.

Listen to Apostle Paul, the great Church-builder: "Brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the traditions that you were taught." (1st Reading) The Sacred Tradition of our Church goes all the way back to the teachings of the Apostles and Jesus Himself. It still teaches the same thing.

To be truly clean, listen to the Church of the living Christ, the pillar and foundation of Truth (1 Tim 3:15). True cleanliness begins within. Confess your sins, obey the Church, and live authentically for Christ.

Kindness is a language that even the deaf can hear.And even the blind can see.Do not underestimate the power of a touch....
25/08/2026

Kindness is
a language
that even
the deaf
can hear.

And even
the blind
can see.

Do not
underestimate
the power of
a touch.

A smile

A kind word

A sympathetic ear

Or even the
smallest act
of caring.

Today,
may you
receive more
than your share
of kindness!

“Much of
the stress that
people feel doesn’t
come from having too
much to do. It comes
from not finishing
what they’ve
started.”
~David Allen

EveryGising is a Blessing.
R&S!
gudAM.

WORD Today08/24/26Rev 21:9-14Jn 1:45-51"Your friends make known O Lord, the glorious splendor of your Kingdom." (Resp. P...
24/08/2026

WORD Today
08/24/26
Rev 21:9-14
Jn 1:45-51

"Your friends make known O Lord, the glorious splendor of your Kingdom." (Resp. Psalm)

Today is Feast of Apostle St. Bartholomew (aka Nathanael) one of Jesus' best friends.

A friend invited him to "come and see" Jesus. At first, he was doubtful, but when he decided to go, he came to know Jesus intimately. Later, he preached and made known the glorious splendor of Jesus in Armenia where he was martyred and followed his Friend Jesus to heaven.

Through friends, God calls us to join a community of disciples (students) learning and loving Jesus together in prayer meetings and Bible study. Satan hates this! He quickly counters by planting doubts and obstacles in our mind. But if we reject Satan and just come and see, we will experience the wonders and joy of friendship with Jesus.

Then we become apostles, sent out to make known Christ's glorious splendor through evangelization and works of mercy. We will be honored as a Builder of the City of God, along with the Saints (1st Reading).

St. Bartholomew, pray for us!

The “lucky” breaks didn’t happen on a straight road; they happened on a detour.Life’s biggest turning points often begin...
24/08/2026

The “lucky” breaks didn’t happen on a straight road; they happened on a detour.

Life’s biggest turning points often begin with what feels like a setback: a job loss, a business failure, or an unfair blow.

It made no sense. But looking back, they’ll tell you that detour was the best thing that ever happened.

So don’t curse the curve. Embrace it.

The road to purpose is rarely straight, but it always leads somewhere better.

~PasionPurposProductvty

EGIAB.
R&S!

WORD Today08/23/26Is 22:19-23Rom 11:33-36Mt 16:13-20God the Father said, "I will place the key of the House of David on ...
23/08/2026

WORD Today
08/23/26
Is 22:19-23
Rom 11:33-36
Mt 16:13-20

God the Father said, "I will place the key of the House of David on Eliakim's shoulder; when he opens, no one shall shut, when he shuts, no one shall open." (1st Reading)

Like Father like Son, Jesus said, "You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church... I will give you the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." (Gospel)

St. Paul marvels, "Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How inscrutable are His judgments and how unsearchable His ways!" (2nd Reading)

Eliakim held the keys of a house; St. Peter holds the keys of the Church. Both offices flow from a wisdom deeper than our own. We may not understand God's choices, but we know His choice is perfect.

God's wisdom guides His divine plan. He established the Church as His modern prophet to shepherd us. Let us trust the authority God placed on His Church, knowing that His holy choices always lead us safely home.

One accurate measure of love is how we respond to a person’s flaws. And we all have them. It is easy to admire strengths...
23/08/2026

One accurate measure of love is how we respond to a person’s flaws.

And we all have them.

It is easy to admire strengths.

The deeper test is whether we can face weaknesses with honesty, grace, patience, and wisdom.

Love does not ignore flaws.

It learns to see them clearly without letting them erase the person's value.
~PasionPurposProductvty

EveryGising is a Blessing.
We have Flaws.
Rise&Shine!
gudAM.

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