Darly P. The Believer

04/12/2024

The essence of Advent is a time of spiritual preparation and anticipation leading up to the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas. Advent, which means "coming" or "arrival," is not only about preparing for Christmas day but also about reflecting on the deeper significance of Christ’s first coming and preparing for His second coming.

It's Advent! People start decorating their houses with Christmas trees and Christmas lights. The cold breeze inviting that Christmas is near. Many of us are ...

01/12/2024

"Let us pray for the gift of vigilance, so that we may remain vigilant and firm in our faith.

The Gospel of the Lord: Luke 21:25-28, 34-3625 Then there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth anguish of nations, perplexed when they h...

27/11/2024

Red Wednesday+

PRAYER FOR RED WEDNESDAY

Father in Heaven, you make your sun
shine on good and bad alike.
Your Son, Jesus Christ, died for us all,
and in His glorious resurrection,
He still retains the five wounds of His Passion. With His divine power, He now sustains all who suffer persecution and martyrdom for the sake of their fidelity to the faith of the Church. May persecuted Christians around the world remain like Mary, their Mother, together at the foot of the cross of Christ the Martyr. Comfort those menaced by violence and those oppressed by uncertainty. May your Holy Spirit of love make fruitful the witness and the blood of those who die forgiving.

Amen.

25/11/2024

Advent candles🕯️and wreath symbolize.

THE TWO MOST IMPORTANT ELEMENTS IN THE ADVENT WREATH AND WHAT THEY SYMBOLIZE:

What the Wreath Symbolize:

1. Everlasting Life: The evergreen wreath represents eternal life and God's enduring presence.
2. Unity and Eternity: The circular shape symbolizes God's unity and eternity.
3. Hope and Renewal: Evergreen branches signify hope and renewal.

What the candles symbolize:

1. Four Candles: Represent the four Sundays preceding Christmas.
2. Purple (Violet) Candles: Symbolize penance, prayer, and preparation (weeks 1, 2, and 4).
3. Rose (Pink) Candle: Represents joy and rejoicing (Gaudete Sunday, week 3).
4. Christ Candle (White): Optional, lit on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, symbolizing Christ's birth.

Candle Meaning by Week:

1. Week 1 (Hope): Purple candle, symbolizing anticipation and expectation.
2. Week 2 (Peace): Purple candle, representing preparation and peace.
3. Week 3 (Joy/Gaudete): Rose candle, celebrating joy and rejoicing.
4. Week 4 (Love): Purple candle, representing love and devotion.

Additional Symbolism:

1. Light: Candles represent Christ's light guiding humanity.
2. Increasing Light: Additional candles lit each week symbolize growing anticipation.
3. Ongoing Prayer: The wreath reminds believers to pray and prepare for Christ's coming.

Sources:

1. Catholic Encyclopedia
2. Vatican Website
3. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

24/11/2024

Solemnity of our Lord Jesus, Christ the King.

The Gospel of the Lord: John 18:33b-37

33 Pilate then entered the court again, summoned Jesus and asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?”
34 Jesus replied, “Are you saying this on your own initiative; or have others told you about me?”
35 Pilate answered, “Am I a Jew? Your own nation and the chief priests have handed you over to me. What have you done?”
36 Jesus answered, “My kingship does not come from this world. If I were a king, like those of this world, my servants would have fought to save me from being handed over to the Jews. But my kingship is not of this world.”
37 Pilate asked him, “So you are a king?” And Jesus answered, “Just as you say, I am a king. For this I was born and for this I have come into the world, to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is on the side of truth hears my voice.”

Let us pray that Jesus may truly reign over our lives.

Source:
⏺️Bible Diary 2024 | www.claretianpublications.ph
Quezon City, Philippines

23/11/2024

Strength Through His Name.

Philippians 4:13 reminds us that, no matter the challenges we face, we can overcome them with God's strength! He brings us peace, joy, and contentment, light...

20/11/2024

20/11/2024

Ang pagtitiwala sa pangako ng Panginoon ay hindi laging madali, lalo na sa panahon ng pagsubok. Subalit, sa pamamagitan ng pananampalataya at pag-asa, matutuklasan natin ang kapayapaan at lakas na nagmumula sa Kanya.

20/11/2024

The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

19/11/2024

We find salvation and peace only in God’s presence.

"Safe and Free" is an uplifting song inspired by Psalm 23. It highlights the feelings of trust, protection, and belonging in God's care. This song brings joy...

18/11/2024

Good morning! Let’s pray, give thanks, and ask the Lord for guidance today.

18/11/2024

17/11/2024

Manalangin at maging ligtas sa Bagyong Pepito.

17/11/2024

Let us pray for the grace to accept God's invitation to a new relationship with Him.

The Gospel of the Lord: Mark 13:24-32The coming of the Son of Man (Mt 24:29; Lk 21:25)24 Later on in those days, after that disastrous time, the sun will gro...

16/11/2024

When you're in trouble.

This song, based on John 14:27, reminds us of the peace Jesus brings, surpassing worldly comforts. In times of fear, His love keeps us safe. May it bring you...

15/11/2024

Sa ating pang-araw-araw na pakikibaka, madalas tayong nahaharap sa mga hamon na nagpaparamdam sa atin ng kahinaan, pagkainip, o pagkapagod. Gayunpaman, ang mga sandaling ito ay maaari ding maging mga pagpapala, dahil tinutulungan tayo nitong makilala ang kapangyarihan ng Diyos at mas mapalapit sa Kanya, lalo na sa panahon ng ating kahinaan.