Volume 24 No. 23 June 18, 2021

Our life is sustained for eternal redemption when we trust Jesus to calm the storms in our life.

1st Reading: Jb 38:1, 8-11 Responsorial: Ps 107:23-24, 25-26, 28-29, 30-31 2nd Reading: 2 Cor 5:14-17 Gospel: Mk 4:35-41

T hen suddenly, the world just shut down though it did not stop moving. Days seemed gloomy even though there was no threat of a storm coming. Every nation even those we question God and worse, doubt His existence. How to who claim to be the most powerful, were all caught off- get out of all the fear-provoking situations becomes man’s guard. We all got confused and found the situation sole concern. But, is life just all about the challenges and senseless. People did not know what to do. Not a single one how we can survive them? The gospel is not just about us can claim that he remained unmoved and stood still. We and the storms that we have to pass through. But more were all scared. Is this a normal reaction? Yes, but, are we importantly, it clearly shows the character of Christ. left with just an option of being fearful about the situation? The answer is “No”. We must understand that Jesus being fully human also experienced physical exhaustion from fulfilling His earthly Man in order to justify his actions thinks that he is only mission that’s why He needed to rest His body. And being human. He finds himself limited to what a human is capable fully God also, He knew that there will be a storm coming, of doing. However, we should not forget, that there is more yet He slept on the boat while sailing. He trusted His to than just being human. Far more than that, is, we are all heavenly Father that they will be protected. And as a God children of God. Nobody can take away that truth from us. Himself, He has the supreme authority and the power over And being so, we must trust our loving Father and be more all things. He is in control and man must know how to rely like Him in every way. on that. In Mark 4:35, it says “Let us cross the other The beautiful significance of the gospel about Jesus calming side”. Jesus did not say, “Cross the other side.” He made the storm is not just about the storm being a symbolic sure that we are not only sailing alone but He will be with us representation of a man’s problems, trials, and tribulations. as we cross the sea of life. He shares the same boat with us It’s not just about how we trap ourselves from the fear of and He shall never abandon us. He can do this not just the unknown. It’s not only how the human in us cannot continued on page 2 comprehend why things have to happen. It’s not only how

"As I have created the millions of stars in the heavens, I count you as my most important creation, “They cried to the Lord in their distress…he rescued because I made you in my image and them.” (Ps 107:28) likeness. Remain in my love, my beloved."

Counsels Cont’d from page 1 BLD EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION & because of His power to do things that man cannot do but because of His love and goodness for us. He loves us and He COMMISSIONING of CSL and remains faithful to us for He is the God of Love and the God CLUSTER SHEPHERDS (CS) of Goodness. Jesus, be magnified always as we sail with You. Via YouTube May we learn how to acknowledge Your presence in the midst of all the storms that we have to pass as we go June 19, 2021, Saturday 8:00 AM (Eastern Time) through the path that You have prepared for us. Help us not Live from Diocesan Shrine and to resist and be receptive to what You want us to do. Bless of – us with greater faith so that when anxiety creeps in, we can Presided by Most Rev. Reynaldo G. Evangelista, D.D. hold on tight to that faith. And may this faith remain solid – of Imus and BLD CSD and anchored in hope with You. YouTube Link

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In thanksgiving for the following: • 36th Foundation Anniversary - Global BLD “Quiet! Be still!” (Mark 4:39) Community and BLD Manila

• 35th Sacerdotal Anniversary of our CSD, Bishop Reynaldo G. Evangelista, D.D. Spend quality time in prayer daily and believe that • 104th Birthday of our founding CSD, the late God is listening. Rev. Fr. Adorable "Ado" Pascual • Commissioning of Community Leaders, CSL, CS . Our Incoming CS, Romy and Joy Balagot will be commissioned by Bishop

MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT

Love Offering / Tithes

DISTRICT WORSHIP Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and

whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. June 25, 2021, 8:00 PM Each must do as already determined without sadness St. Aidan or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 505 Willis Ave Moreover, God is able to make every grace abundant Williston Park, NY 11596 for you, so that in all things, always having all you Prayer Leaders: Charlie & Elie Benedicto need, you may have an abundance for every good Anointer: Romy Balagot work." (2 Cor 9:5-8)

Prayer Brigade begins at 7:30 PM Brothers and sisters, during these difficult moments,

let us continue to practice what our Lord requests of us. May our love offerings continue to give glory to God. HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

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