Bro John Salik Gabe

Only after someone has suffered greatly do they begin to understand the good fruits that can come forth from such suffering. In and of itself, suffering is the result of our fallen human condition. But because Jesus entered our human condition, embracing all suffering and redeeming it, suffering now has great power when freely embraced by us and united to the sufferings of Christ. One good fruit that can come from suffering is spiritual knowledge. When suffering is embraced in Christ and offered to Him as a sacrifice in union with His own Sacrifice, we will find that our suffering clarifies life, puts it in perspective and may even give us the spiritual gift of insight into the souls of others we encounter. This gift of knowledge of other souls will enable us to see their needs and offer the Mercy of God to them in the particular way they need it. Do not be afraid to allow your sufferings to transform you and bestow this gift of knowledge upon you along with the many other gifts God wishes to bestow (See Diary #1277).

Reflect upon how you deal with your own sufferings. Whether it is a small discomfort you feel or an intense interior pain, everything we experience in life can be redeemed and transformed so as to transform us. If you believe this then try to consciously embrace every discomfort and every suffering you endure as a sacrifice to God. Offer it to Him and then allow the purifying effects of this free embrace to produce an abundance of good fruit in your life.

Lord, so often I run from my suffering and deny the redeeming effects that the free embrace of my sufferings can have upon me. Give me courage to say “Yes” to the crosses I am given and to be open to the spiritual fruits that they can produce in my life. I give all to You, dear Lord. Jesus, I trust in You.

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If someone in your family were seriously ill, or in prison, or in some form of grave need, would that be a burden to you or a blessing? Think about it. Do those with special needs make your life more difficult? If this question were answered on a purely practical level the answer may be, “Yes.” But if it is answered on a more spiritual level, the answer is that those who “burden” us with their particular needs offer us an opportunity for great holiness. This is the case because those with special needs call forth from us a response of charity, compassion and the service of Mercy. If we see them as a burden, we are missing an extraordinary opportunity for grace. God often allows others to suffer and impose a holy burden upon us so as to allow us to manifest His Mercy. Seek out these special souls and offer them the love, care and Mercy present in the Heart of Jesus (See Diary #1268).

Who has God placed in your life? More specifically, who is it that carries a special suffering, illness, weakness or difficulty that requires extra care from you? It could be a sick child, a depressed spouse, an elderly parent, a manifest sinner or a friend in need. Whoever it is that comes to mind, try to see them and their needs as a graced invitation from our Lord to manifest His love and Mercy. They are a far greater blessing to you than you will ever realize. Allow their needs to evoke the compassion and care in the Heart of Christ through you.

Lord, please give me a heart like unto Yours. Give me Your perfect Heart of Mercy and compassion so that I may manifest Your perfect love for others. Help me to see all people as a gift and to recognize their infinite dignity. And as I seek to love them, I thank You for the blessings I receive in this selfless act. Jesus, I trust in You.

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The Life in the Spirit Seminars are designed as an introduction to a life lived in the power of the Holy Spirit. They provide an opportunity for people to find out more about that life, and to be helped in taking the first steps of a new relationship with the Lord. For those who are not Christians at all, they can serve as an introduction to Christianity and a time to make a first commitment to Jesus Christ. For those who are already Christians, they offer help in finding a fuller release of the Holy Spirit to live a deeper Christian life.

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Mark 11:22-23. “Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. “Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them.

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What do you do after receiving Holy Communion? Do you go back to your pew in a distracted way, with your mind wandering, paying attention to others around you, and failing to encounter our Lord on an authentic spiritual level? Or do you allow that moment to be a moment of true prayer and communion with God? If the truth is the former, just be honest with yourself and with God and use this realization for an opportunity to reexamine your approach to this most sacred Gift! The moment after Holy Communion is a treasured moment in which each soul is invited to be consumed by Him who was just consumed. In other words, the act of receiving Holy Communion is not just the physical act we do, it must also become something God does to us. We must choose to not only consume our Lord, we must also allow Him to consume us with His Mercy. There is no better time to do this than the moments after receiving this priceless Gift. This is accomplished by making your life an oblation to God. An “oblation” is an offering, and the reception of Holy Communion must become a moment in which we completely offer ourselves to our Divine Lord (See Diary #1264).

Reflect upon the last time you received Holy Communion. What was that experience like? Did you have a complete focus on what you were doing? Did you offer yourself to our Lord as an oblation of love? Did you place yourself into the hands of our Lord in a sacrificial way? Did you allow our Lord to consume you with His merciful love? Ponder these questions and commit yourself to this depth of offering. If you do, Holy Communion will become the greatest act of Mercy in your life.

My Lord and my God, I give myself to You with total abandon and surrender. My life is Yours, dear Lord. I give myself to You without reserve as an oblation of love. Jesus, I trust in You.

WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT AND WHAT DOES HE DO

God speaks to you through revelation. The more you speak to Him in prayer, the more you read scripture and apply it to your life you get closer to God in spirit. An audible voice is not what you are looking for. But when you have discipline and dedicate yourself to knowing God in all of the aspects of life and how you live and conduct yourself. You begin to notice his presence. You know when he is telling you something. It is not easy to explain, but Jesus said that the helper would come. The Holy Spirit or Spiritus Sanctus the holy breath.

The Holy Spirit is one of the three persons of the Trinity, along with God the Father and God the Son.

The Holy Spirit is often referred to as the "Comforter" or the "Paraclete," and is believed to be the source of all spiritual gifts and power.

The Holy Spirit is mentioned throughout the Bible, but it is not until the New Testament that we get a more detailed understanding of its role. In the book of Acts, we see the Holy Spirit being poured out on the disciples after Jesus' ascension, and we see how it empowers them to live their lives for Christ and to spread the gospel.

The Holy Spirit is also mentioned in the Epistles, where it is described as the one who guides us into all truth, gives us wisdom and understanding, and empowers us to live holy lives.

The Holy Spirit is a mystery, and we can never fully understand it. But we can know that it is real, and that it is a powerful force for good in the world.

Here are some of the things that the Holy Spirit does:

Leads us to truth. The Holy Spirit guides us into all truth (John 16:13). This means that the Holy Spirit helps us to understand God's word and to live according to His will.

Gives us wisdom and understanding. The Holy Spirit gives us wisdom and understanding (1 Corinthians 2:10). This means that the Holy Spirit helps us to make good choices and to live our lives in a way that pleases God.

Empowers us to live holy lives. The Holy Spirit empowers us to live holy lives (Romans 8:11). This means that the Holy Spirit gives us the strength to resist temptation and to live according to God's standards.

Gives us spiritual gifts. The Holy Spirit gives us spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 12:4-11). These gifts are given to us for the purpose of building up the body of Christ.

Comforts us in times of trouble. The Holy Spirit comforts us in times of trouble (John 14:26). This means that the Holy Spirit brings us peace and hope when we are going through difficult times.

As a Christian, you can experience the Holy Spirit in your life. You can ask the Holy Spirit to guide you, to give you wisdom and understanding, and to empower you to live a holy life. You can also ask the Holy Spirit to comfort you in times of trouble.

The Holy Spirit as a person is a powerful force for good in the world. If you open your heart to the Holy Spirit, you will experience the love, peace, and joy that He has to offer.

”Mga Benepisyo ng Pagdalo sa Misa“

Ang pagdalo sa Misa ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng buhay ng isang Katoliko. Ito ay isang pagkakataon para sa atin na makipag-ugnayan sa Diyos, magpasalamat sa Kanya, at humingi ng Kanyang patnubay. Narito ang ilang mga benepisyo ng pagdalo sa Misa:

Espirituwal na Pakinabang:

• Mas malalim na pakikipag-ugnayan sa Diyos: Sa pamamagitan ng pagdalo sa Misa, nakikinig tayo sa Salita ng Diyos, nakikilahok sa Eukaristiya, at nakakaramdam ng Kanyang presensya.

• Pagpapalakas ng pananampalataya: Ang pagdalo sa Misa ay nagpapalakas ng ating pananampalataya at nagbibigay sa atin ng inspirasyon upang mamuhay ayon sa Kanyang mga aral.

• Pagtanggap ng biyaya: Ang Misa ay isang sakramento kung saan tayo tumatanggap ng biyaya ng Diyos, na nagbibigay sa atin ng lakas at gabay sa ating pang-araw-araw na buhay.

• Pagpapatawad ng mga kasalanan: Sa pamamagitan ng pagtanggap ng Komunyon, tayo ay nagkakaroon ng pagkakataon na humingi ng kapatawaran sa ating mga kasalanan.

Panlipunang Pakinabang:

• Pagkakaroon ng komunidad: Ang pagdalo sa Misa ay nagbibigay sa atin ng pagkakataon na makipag-ugnayan sa ibang Katoliko at bumuo ng isang komunidad ng pananampalataya.

• Pagtulong sa kapwa: Ang Misa ay nagtuturo sa atin ng kahalagahan ng paglilingkod sa kapwa at pagtulong sa mga nangangailangan.

Trivia:

• Ang Misa ay nagmula sa salitang Latin na "missa," na nangangahulugang "pagpapadala." Ito ay tumutukoy sa pagpapadala ng mga pari at mga tao upang maglingkod sa Diyos at sa kanilang kapwa.

• Ang Eukaristiya ay ang sentro ng Misa, kung saan tayo tumatanggap ng katawan at dugo ng ating Panginoong Hesu Kristo.

Mga Talata sa Bibliya:

• Mateo 18:20: "Sapagkat saan man may dalawa o tatlo na nagkakatipon sa aking pangalan, naroon ako sa gitna nila."

• Hebreo 10:25: "Huwag nating pabayaan ang ating pagtitipon, gaya ng ugali ng ilan, kundi mag-udyukan tayo sa isa't isa, lalo na habang nakikita nating papalapit na ang araw."

• 1 Corinto 11:23-26: "Sapagkat tinanggap ko mula sa Panginoon ang itinuro ko rin sa inyo: na ang Panginoong Jesus, nang gabing siya'y ipagkanulo, ay kumuha ng tinapay, at nang magpasalamat siya, ay pinagpira-piraso niya ito, at sinabi, 'Ito ay ang aking katawan na para sa inyo. Gawin ninyo ito upang alalahanin ninyo ako.' Gayundin, pagkatapos ng hapunan, ay kumuha siya ng kopa, at sinabi, 'Ang kopang ito ay ang bagong tipan sa aking dugo. Gawin ninyo ito, tuwing kayo'y mag-iinom, upang alalahanin ninyo ako.' Sapagkat tuwing kayo'y kumakain ng tinapay na ito at umiinom ng kopa, ay ipinahahayag ninyo ang kamatayan ng Panginoon, hanggang sa siya'y dumating."

Ang pagdalo sa Misa ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng buhay ng isang Katoliko. Ito ay isang pagkakataon para sa atin na palakasin ang ating pananampalataya, makipag-ugnayan sa Diyos, at maglingkod sa ating kapwa.

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If you labor, day and night, spreading the works of God, this is good. Good fruit will come from your commitment to serve the Will of God and to spread His Divine Mercy. But we should also realize that God is able to use us to spread His Mercy until the end of the world. How? Only God knows. But He does desire to use you for this purpose. Some, like Saint Faustina, were used to set in motion devotion to Divine Mercy and that devotion will continue until Jesus returns. Others, and perhaps most of us, are called to contribute to the perpetual work of Mercy in various other ways. For example, one act of charity will bring about a good in another’s life that could change them in such a way that it will set in motion an eternal work of Mercy. Or consider your prayer for those entrusted with special responsibility such as praying for the Pope, bishops or priests. Or consider the fact that your holiness achieved here and now will be magnified in Heaven and will enable you to intercede for the Church for all time. Be diligent now in your work of spreading the Mercy of God but also be aware that this work must continue on into eternity. Focus on this as your goal and God will use your present labors in unimaginable ways throughout time (See Diary #1256).

When you think about the work that God has entrusted to you, do you see it as something that can have eternal consequences? Do you see yourself as a “link in a chain” by which God desires to strengthen the Church throughout time? Be open to this goal and allow the Lord to use you in ways you could never dream up yourself.

Lord, my life is Yours. I give myself to You for the purpose of spreading Your Mercy now and for eternity. Use me as You will, dear Lord. I offer myself as a willing instrument of Your Mercy in our world. Jesus, I trust in You.

The one who had received five talents came forward bringing the additional five. He said, ‘Master, you gave me five talents. See, I have made five more.’ His master said to him, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities.’” Matthew 25:20–21

Oftentimes, when we are presented with a story of success versus tragedy, our attention goes to the tragedy first. The parable we are given today, the Parable of the Talents, presents us with three persons. Two of the people display stories of great success. One, however, offers a story that is more tragic. The tragic story ends by the master telling the servant who buried his money that he is a “wicked, lazy servant!” But both of the success stories end with the master saying, “Well done, my good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities.” Let’s focus upon these success stories.

Both of the servants who were successful doubled the master’s money. Even from a secular point of view, that is very impressive. If you were investing money with a financial advisor and shortly after investing you were told that your money had doubled, you’d be quite pleased. Such a rate of return is rare. This is the first message we should take from this parable. Doubling the gifts and graces God gives us is very doable. The reason for this is not primarily because of us; rather, it’s because of God. By their very nature, God’s gifts to us are meant to grow. By its very nature, grace flows in superabundance; and, when we cooperate with God’s grace, then it grows in an exponential way.

When you consider your own life, what gifts has God given to you that He wants you to use for His glory? Are there gifts buried away that remain stagnant or, even worse, are used for purposes that are contrary to the divine plan for your life? Some of the more obvious gifts you were given within your very nature are your intellect and will. Additionally, you may be extra-talented in one way or another. These are all gifts given on a natural level. In addition to these, God often bestows supernatural gifts in abundance when we begin to use what we have for His glory and for the salvation of others. For example, if you work to share the truths of our faith with others, God will begin to deepen your supernatural gifts of Counsel, Wisdom, Knowledge and Understanding so that you will be able to speak about God and His will. All seven of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit are among the clearest examples of supernatural gifts given by God as follows: Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, Fear of the Lord. The prayer that concludes this reflection comes from a traditional novena to the Holy Spirit and not only asks for these gifts but also gives a short description of them for a better understanding.

Reflect, today, upon the fact that what God has given to you, both on a natural and supernatural level, must be devoted to the service of God and others. Do you do this? Do you try to use every talent, every gift, every part of who you are for God’s glory and the eternal good of others? If you don’t, then those gifts dwindle away. If you do, you will see those gifts of God’s grace grow in manifold ways. Strive to understand the gifts you have received and firmly resolve to use them for God’s glory and the salvation of souls. If you do, you will also hear our Lord say to you one day, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.”

Oh, Lord Jesus Christ, grant me the Spirit of Wisdom, that I may despise the perishable things of this world and aspire only after the things that are eternal; the Spirit of Understanding, to enlighten my mind with the light of Your divine truth; the Spirit of Counsel, that I may choose the surest way of pleasing God and gaining Heaven; the Spirit of Fortitude, that I may bear my cross with Thee and that I may overcome with courage all the obstacles that oppose my salvation; the Spirit of Knowledge, that I may know God and know myself and grow perfect in the science of the Saints; the Spirit of Piety, that I may find the service of God sweet and amiable; the Spirit of Fear of the Lord, that I may be filled with a loving reverence towards God and may dread in any way to displease Him. Jesus, I trust in You.

How would you treat someone you love? Typically, with family or very close friends we desire that which is best for them and that which makes them happy. God desires the same for each one of us, but we may be surprised at what God sees as the source of our happiness and what He deems to be best for us. Furthermore, though God’s love is perfect for every soul, it’s also accurate to say that God’s love deepens for those who draw close to Him. It’s not that His love changes, it’s that His love is received and encountered on a deeper level. When this happens, God is able to manifest His love in a profound way. And when God’s love is received by a soul on the deepest level, it’s often a love that calls that soul into suffering. If that surprises you just think about the Father’s perfect love for Jesus. The Father, in His perfect love for the Son, called Him to the Cross. But in that Cross, Jesus’ human soul was able to manifest the love of the Father in the most profound way. This is a mystery hard to understand, so if it’s difficult to immediately grasp do not worry. Just know that God often allows great spiritual suffering in the lives of those who have been drawn into a deep intimacy with Him (See Diary #1253).

Reflect upon the perfect love of the Father calling His Son to the Cross. Sit with that and seek to pe*****te its meaning. If you can understand how the love of the Father could call the Son to this sacrifice, then you will begin to understand God’s perfect love for you as He calls you to a life of sacrifice. Do not think that God’s love will make your life “easy.” His love will make your life glorious, but most likely through suffering.

Father, the mystery of the sufferings of Jesus, Your Son, is beyond my comprehension. Help me to understand Your mysterious Will more fully and to see that suffering in this life is often a sign of Your love. Keep my eyes on the Cross in all things, dear Lord. Jesus, I trust in You.

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Which do you prefer for your life? Daily sensory experiences of sweetness or bitterness? In other words, do you desire to take delight in the many aspects of your daily life or do you desire that the daily duty you fulfill leaves you with a certain bitterness within your senses? For most people the answer is simple. “Sweetness” is much better. But is it? Interestingly, the experience of sweetness or bitterness in life is not a good guide toward a life of holiness. At times, even sin can taste “sweet” to us while acts of holiness can be “bitter” at first. Understanding this will allow us to move deeper into our embrace of the Will of God. Our goal must be to seek His Will purely for the sake of His Will. We must have no preference regarding the delight or suffering that comes as a result of embracing His Will. If God’s Will requires great sacrifice, leaving us with a sensory experience of suffering, then so be it. If His Will draws us to an exchange of love that leaves us with a sweet delight, then so be it. Though it is hard to arrive at a level of total detachment, we must strive for it. His Will and His Will alone must be our focus. In His Will alone do we discover His abundance of Mercy (See Diary #1245).

Reflect upon the difference between God’s Will and the delight or distaste you feel from embracing it. When His Will calls you to sacrifice, you will find it to be a sort of “bitter” experience. Bitter in the sense that it may challenge your senses. Do not worry about this. Seek His Will in all things and the joy in your heart will ultimately overshadow all other immediate experiences you have. His Will opens the door to His abundant Mercy.

Lord, I seek Your most holy Will about all things. Help me to choose Your Will no matter how difficult or how delightful it may be. Purify me, dear Lord, and give me a single focus in life so that my embrace of all You call me to do will bring forth Your perfect Mercy. Jesus, I trust in You.

Immaculate Heart of Mary, protect us and our families in your Heart, keeping us safe from physical and spiritual dangers and shielding us from the powers of hell. Amen

Ang Diyos, laging may magandang plano para sa atin. Kailangan lang natin na maniwala at magtiwala sa Kanyang kakayahan.

Laging isapuso ang lahat ng ginagawa para sa Diyos. Hindi sapat na may posisyon tayo at nagagawa natin ang lahat ng ipinapagawa Niya ay okay na sapagkat ang tunay na sukatan ay ang puso na tapat, puso na may kapagpakumbabaan at puso na ang Diyos lang iniaalay ang lahat at tunay niyang pinaglilingkuran.

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