28/06/2026
June 28, 2026
TO: ALL LA SALETTE SCHOOLS ( Isabela ) FACULTY, STAFF , STUDENTS , PARENTS and GRADUATES
From
Fr Manuel R. Medina, MS
On this 13th sunday of Ordinary time - I will focus my reflection on the 1st reading from 2 Kings 4:8-11,14-16a. We see the shunammite woman recognizing the prophet Elisha regularly travelling thru her locality - and she recognizes him as
a "Holy Man of God"and what is touching is that this woman invited Elisha for a meal and made available her home whenever Elisha would be in the area - he was not only provided food - he was also provided a place to stay . One learns from this shunammite woman of the importance of recognizing "goodness / holiness " in a person and to accept - welcome such persons in our lives. It is sad that in our world of today we do not "make" room for God or holiness / goodness - instead our time is spend in accumulation , having more money , more possessions .From the 1st reading we learn through the action of the woman that growth in the spirit begins when our heart is open to God.The woman thru her action she not only made room in her home for the prophet Elisha - in her action - she also opened her heart- her life to God and her faith deepened - and such action is never forgotten by God . Every action done and accomplished in love is blessed by God - for God never forgets one's act of faithfulness and generosity - this woman had a deep desire to have a child and God blessed her with a son . Our God always provides blessings everytime we open our hearts and lives to him and for others in service. God blessings are gifts of grace and not payments for the good we do for others .Let us always make "room" for God in our lives - let us trust God's timing even when God's response or answers does not come in the way or time we expect. Today and in the days to come let us put aside our pride and self reliance - thinking we can manage our life without God. Let us make prayer a daily habit -this week attend mass of July 2 ( Feast of Our Lady of the Visitation of Guibang / Piat and begin your 1st friday mass devotion on July 3. This week let us offer a prayer for our pupils/ students, teachers in our La Salette schools. Let us also say a Hail Mary for the intentions of the Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette - Ina ng Pag Asa Province . Life can be tough but let us not be overwhelmed - just believe, trust , surrender in God's promise and be happy in the love without end that God has for you. Faith, hope , love and blessings to you all!
***** I invite you and many others on July 16 ( thursday - feast of Our Lady of Mt Carmel - for an hour and a half - 4.30 - 6pm of spiritual reflection and prayer - I will provide the link ) ****
