Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish - Brookside

25/08/2026

(Part 2)

25/08/2026

August 26, 2026
Wednesday of the Twenty-First Week in Ordinary Time

Readings
2 Thessalonians 3:6–10, 16–18; Psalm 128; Matthew 23:27–32
Link
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082626.cfm

“Even so, on the outside you appear righteous, but inside you are filled with hypocrisy.”
Matthew 23:28

Is our heart truly reflecting the faith we show on the outside?

Lord Jesus, help us live our faith sincerely, not just on the outside. Heal our hearts, remove what does not belong to You, and make our words and actions come from a heart that truly loves You. Amen
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Agosto 26, 2026
Miyerkules ng Ika-21 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon

Mga Pagbasa
2 Tesalonica 3:6–10, 16–18; Salmo 127; Mateo 23:27–32
Link
https://www.awitatpapuri.com/2026/08/26/miyerkules-agosto-26-2026/

“Gayon din naman kayo: sa labas ay mukha kayong matuwid, ngunit sa loob ay punô kayo ng pagpapaimbabaw.”
Mateo 23:28

Tunay bang nakikita sa ating puso ang pananampalatayang ipinapakita natin sa labas?

Panginoong Jesus, tulungan Mo kaming mamuhay ng tapat sa aming pananampalataya, hindi lamang sa panlabas. Pagalingin Mo ang aming puso at alisin ang anumang hindi nagmumula sa Iyo. Nawa’y ang aming mga salita at kilos ay magmula sa pusong tunay na nagmamahal sa Iyo. Amen.
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Saint of the Day
St Joseph Calasanz, pray for us https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-joseph-calasanz

Song
We'll Be Faithful
https://youtu.be/Xz5ZC0bkmzI?si=0NBbFaOWGCgbc2aB

God bless us ♡
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25/08/2026

25/08/2026

(Part 1)

25/08/2026

Aug 25, 2026. Visit of the pilgrim relic of St Sharbel Makhlouf to our Parish. Annointing of Holy Oil after the Holy Mass by Rev Fr Phil Ped and Rev Fr Hans Magdurulang.
Fellowship

25/08/2026

Aug 25, 2026. Visit of the pilgrim relic of St Sharbel Makhlouf to our Parish. 9AM, Welcome Rites, Enthronement of the Relic, 10AM, Holy Mass, Annointing of Holy Oil. Fellowship
Rev Fr Phil Ped
Rev Fr Hans Magdurulang

25/08/2026

Diocese of Antipolo
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish

Tuesday of the 21st week in ordinary time
Arrival of St. Sharbel
Aug. 25, 2026
10:00am

Rev. Fr. Felipe Pedraja

24/08/2026

August 25
Saint Louis of France
Saint of the Day
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Saint Louis of France’s Story
At his coronation as king of France, Louis IX bound himself by oath to behave as God’s anointed, as the father of his people and feudal lord of the King of Peace. Other kings had done the same, of course. Louis was different in that he actually interpreted his kingly duties in the light of faith. After the violence of two previous reigns, he brought peace and justice.

Saint Louis of France “took the cross” for a Crusade when he was 30. His army seized Damietta in Egypt but not long after, weakened by dysentery and without support, they were surrounded and captured. Louis obtained the release of the army by giving up the city of Damietta in addition to paying a ransom. He stayed in Syria four years.

Louis deserves credit for extending justice in civil administration. His regulations for royal officials became the first of a series of reform laws. He replaced trial by battle with a form of examination of witnesses and encouraged the use of written records in court.

Saint Louis of France was always respectful of the papacy, but defended royal interests against the popes, and refused to acknowledge Innocent IV’s sentence against Emperor Frederick II.

Saint Louis of France was devoted to his people, founding hospitals, visiting the sick, and like his patron Saint Francis, caring even for people with leprosy. He is one of the patrons of the Secular Franciscan Order. Louis united France—lords and townsfolk, peasants and priests and knights—by the force of his personality and holiness. For many years the nation was at peace.

Every day, Louis had 13 special guests from among the poor to eat with him, and a large number of poor were served meals near his palace. During Advent and Lent, all who presented themselves were given a meal, and Louis often served them in person. He kept lists of needy people, whom he regularly relieved, in every province of his dominion.

Disturbed by new Muslim advances, Louis led another crusade to North Africa in 1270. Within a month of their landing at Carthage, the army camp was decimated by disease. Louis himself died there at the age of 56. He was canonized 27 years later.

Reflection
Saint Louis of France was strong-willed, strong-minded. His word was trusted utterly, and his courage in action was remarkable. What is most remarkable was his sense of respect for anyone with whom he dealt, especially the “humble folk of the Lord.” To care for his people he built cathedrals, churches, libraries, hospitals and orphanages. He dealt with princes honestly and equitably. He hoped to be treated the same way by the King of Kings, to whom he gave his life, his family and his country.

Saint Louis of France is a Patron Saint of:
Barbers
Grooms
Secular Franciscan Order

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-louis-of-france/

24/08/2026

August 25, 2026
Tuesday of the Twenty-First Week in Ordinary Time

Readings
2 Thessalonians 2:1–3a, 14–17; Psalm 96; Matthew 23:23–26
Link
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082526.cfm

“You have neglected the weightier things of the law: justice, mercy, and fidelity.”
Matthew 23:23

In what area of our life now is God asking us to choose justice, mercy, or faith over just "looking good"?

Lord Jesus, teach us to live with justice, mercy, and faith. Clean our heart and make our life reflect You. Help us to love better. Amen.
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Agosto 25, 2026
Martes ng Ika-21 Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon

Mga Pagbasa
2 Tesalonica 2:1–3a, 14–17; Salmo 95; Mateo 23:23–26
Link
https://www.awitatpapuri.com/2026/08/25/martes-agosto-25-2026/

“Kinaliligtaan ninyo ang lalong mahahalagang aral ng Kautusan: ang katarungan, pagkahabag, at katapatan.”
Mateo 23:23

Saang area ng buhay natin ngayon hinihiling ni Lord na piliin ang hustisya, awa, o pananampalataya kaysa sa "pagpapakitang tao" lang?

Panginoong Jesus, turuan Mo kaming mamuhay ng may hustisya, awa, at pananampalataya. Linisin Mo ang aming puso at gawin Mong repleksyon ng Iyo ang aming buhay. Tulungan Mo kaming magmahal ng mas mabuti. Amen.
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23/08/2026

ugust 24
Saint Bartholomew
Saint of the Day
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Saint Bartholomew’s Story
In the New Testament, Saint Bartholomew is mentioned only in the lists of the apostles. Some scholars identify him with Nathanael, a man of Cana in Galilee who was summoned to Jesus by Philip. Jesus paid him a great compliment: “Here is a true Israelite. There is no duplicity in him” (John 1:47b). When Nathanael asked how Jesus knew him, Jesus said, “I saw you under the fig tree” (John 1:48b).

Whatever amazing revelation this involved, it brought Nathanael to exclaim, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel” (John 1:49b). But Jesus countered with, “Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than this” (John 1:50b).

Nathanael did see greater things. He was one of those to whom Jesus appeared on the shore of the Sea of Tiberias after his resurrection (see John 21:1-14). They had been fishing all night without success. In the morning, they saw someone standing on the shore though no one knew it was Jesus. He told them to cast their net again, and they made so great a catch that they could not haul the net in. Then John cried out to Peter, “It is the Lord.”

When they brought the boat to shore, they found a fire burning, with some fish laid on it and some bread. Jesus asked them to bring some of the fish they had caught, and invited them to come and eat their meal. John relates that although they knew it was Jesus, none of the apostles presumed to inquire who he was. This, John notes, was the third time Jesus appeared to the apostles.

Reflection
Saint Bartholomew or Nathanael? We are confronted again with the fact that we know almost nothing about most of the apostles. Yet the unknown ones were also foundation stones, the 12 pillars of the new Israel whose 12 tribes now encompass the whole earth. Their personalities were secondary—without thereby being demeaned—to their great office of bearing tradition from their firsthand experience, speaking in the name of Jesus, putting the Word Made Flesh into human words for the enlightenment of the world.

Their holiness was not an introverted contemplation of their status before God. It was a gift that they had to share with others. The Good News was that all are called to the holiness of being Christ’s members, by the gracious gift of God.

The simple fact is that humanity is totally meaningless unless God is its total concern. Then humanity, made holy with God’s own holiness, becomes the most precious creation of God.

Saint Bartholomew is the Patron Saint of:
Plasterers

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-bartholomew/