PATHWAYS OF HOPE: “THE MASTERPIECE IN OUR LIVES”

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2025Friday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary TimeSolemnity of the Assumption of our Blessed Virgin MaryMemorial of St. Tarcisius, Roman, Martyr of the EucharistPATHWAYS OF HOPE: “THE MASTERPIECE IN OUR LIVES”[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: LUKE 1 : 39 - 56Mary set outand traveled to the hill country in hasteto a town of Judah,where she entered the house of Zechariahand greeted Elizabeth.When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting,the infant leaped in her womb,and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit,cried out in a loud voice and said,“Blessed are you among women,and blessed is the fruit of your womb.And how does this happen to me,that the mother of my Lord should come to me?For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears,the infant in my womb leaped for joy.Blessed are you who believedthat what was spoken to you by the Lordwould be fulfilled.”And Mary said:“My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord;my spirit rejoices in God my Saviorfor he has looked with favor on his lowly servant.From this day all generations will call me blessed:the Almighty has done great things for meand holy is his Name.He has mercy on those who fear himin every generation.He has shown the strength of his arm,and has scattered the proud in their conceit.He has cast down the mighty from their thrones,and has lifted up the lowly.He has filled the hungry with good things,and the rich he has sent away empty.He has come to the help of his servant Israelfor he has remembered his promise of mercy,the promise he made to our fathers,to Abraham and his children forever.”Mary remained with her about three monthsand then returned to her home.Reflection by Ramil dela Cruz: Recruitment Lead in a Global Bank; Member, Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon; Core Team Member, The Lord's Boardroom; Musician-Plantito-Baller#POHopgiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel