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Kalimudan Festival

Philippine Events, Philippine Regional Festival

The Kalimudan festival is a week-long celebration of the founding anniversary of Sultan Kudarat province. True to its name (Kalimudan) which means ‘a gathering’, the festival is a form of thanksgiving for the bountiful harvest of the province.

The different tribes in the province gather for the festivities to exhibit each of their colorful and rich cultures. It highlights the ideals of Sultan Kudarat, the man the province was named after, who was a legendary chieftain.

Sources:

https://iyil.ph/articles/get-know-soccsksargen-the-kalimudan-festival/

https://www.mymindanao.com/2019/10/kalimudan-festival-of-sultan-kudarat.html

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Joshua 1:8

Daily Reflections, Verse

Verse:

“Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.” - Joshua 1:8

Prayer For Increased Humility

Righteous Savior, I struggle so much with pride. My arrogance is my biggest downfall, and I know not what to do about it. I want to swallow my pride and to become more like You. Bring me a newfound humility. Let the scales fall from my heart so that I can keep my pride in check. Lord, in Your mercy, hear my prayer. Amen.

Sources:

Original version of the prayer: https://connectusfund.org/10-powerful-prayers-for-obedience

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Saint Albert of Louvain

Daily Saints

Saint Albert of Louvain was born in 1166, the son of the Duke of Brabant. At a young age of 12, he entered the religious life as a canon of Liege, France. But he later on resigned from that role. He was 21 years old when he resigned and became a knight of Count Baldwin V.

He eventually resumed his clerical life and even became a canon again. Then he took on the role as Bishop of Liege. His role as bishop was put into question due to Count Baldwin being against it. He even went to Rome to appeal his position. His appointment was declared valid by Rome and he was also ordained as a cardinal.

The political turmoil continued even after his appointment was declared valid. Saint Albert of Louvain was eventually killed when he met with a group of knights from Emperor Henry’s court.

Sources:

https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=1212

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Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Gosples & Readings

Liturgy of the Word

First Reading: 2 Sm 5:1-3

In those days, all the tribes of Israel came to David in Hebron and said:
"Here we are, your bone and your flesh.
In days past, when Saul was our king,
it was you who led the Israelites out and brought them back.
And the LORD said to you,
'You shall shepherd my people Israel
and shall be commander of Israel.'"
When all the elders of Israel came to David in Hebron,
King David made an agreement with them there before the LORD,
and they anointed him king of Israel.

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5

Response– Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.

I rejoiced because they said to me,
"We will go up to the house of the LORD."
And now we have set foot
within your gates, O Jerusalem.
R– Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.

Jerusalem, built as a city
with compact unity.
To it the tribes go up,
the tribes of the LORD.
R– Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.

According to the decree for Israel,
to give thanks to the name of the LORD.
In it are set up judgment seats,
seats for the house of David.
R– Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.

Second Reading: Col 1: 12-20

Brothers and sisters:
Let us give thanks to the Father,
who has made you fit to share
in the inheritance of the holy ones in light.
He delivered us from the power of darkness
and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son,
in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

He is the image of the invisible God,
the firstborn of all creation.
For in him were created all things in heaven and on earth,
the visible and the invisible,
whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers;
all things were created through him and for him.
He is before all things,
and in him all things hold together.
He is the head of the body, the church.
He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead,
that in all things he himself might be preeminent.
For in him all the fullness was pleased to dwell,
and through him to reconcile all things for him,
making peace by the blood of his cross
through him, whether those on earth or those in heaven.

Alleluia: Mk 11:9,10

Alleluia, alleluia.Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!
Blessed is the kingdom of our father David that is to come!. Alleluia, alleluia!

Gospel: Luke 23: 35-43

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke

The rulers sneered at Jesus and said,
"He saved others, let him save himself
if he is the chosen one, the Christ of God."
Even the soldiers jeered at him.
As they approached to offer him wine they called out,
"If you are King of the Jews, save yourself."
Above him there was an inscription that read,
"This is the King of the Jews."

Now one of the criminals hanging there reviled Jesus, saying,
"Are you not the Christ?
Save yourself and us."
The other, however, rebuking him, said in reply,
"Have you no fear of God,
for you are subject to the same condemnation?
And indeed, we have been condemned justly,
for the sentence we received corresponds to our crimes,
but this man has done nothing criminal."
Then he said,
"Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom."
He replied to him,
"Amen, I say to you,
today you will be with me in Paradise."

The Readings and Gospel were sourced from:

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112022.cfm

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Isaiah 51:12

Daily Reflections, Verse

Verse:

“I, even I, am he who comforts you. Who are you that you fear mere mortals, human beings who are but grass.” -Isaiah 51:12

Prayer For God’s Grace in Weakness

God my Confidence, You know that I’m going through a time of weakness right now, and I’m not able to accomplish what I would like to do. Lord, I pray for Your grace, for I know it will be sufficient. I pray for Your power to rest on me and be perfected in my weakness. For Your sake, I delight in my own lack of strength, I delight in hardship and difficulty, for when I am weak in and of myself, I am strong in You. Amen.

Sources:

Original version of the prayer: https://connectusfund.org/25-uplifting-prayers-for-encouragement

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Saint Edmund the Martyr

Daily Saints

Saint Edmund was a martyred king of the East Angles. He became king at the age of 14 years old. From 855 to 869, he ruled Suffolk, England.

In 869, the Danes marched through Mercia towards East Anglia, invading Saint Edmund’s realm. As the king, he engaged them in a fierce battle. Unfortunately, the Danes were victorious. Saint Edmund was slain during this period. Some versions of his life story indicated that he died during the battle while others state that it was after being captured and refusing to renounce his Christian faith.

Sources:

https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=3049

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Edmund-king-of-East-Anglia

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Colossians 3:16

Daily Reflections, Verse

Verse:

“Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.” - Colossians 3:16

Prayer of Complete Surrender To God

Dear Lord, In. Oh Father, the depth of the riches both of Your wisdom and knowledge are unsearchable. Your judgments are unfathomable and Your ways are unable to be found out. Help me to keep my old self-life in the place of death. May I grow in grace and mature in the faith and draw ever closer to You with every passing day. And as I rest in You, I pray that day by day I may be increasingly conformed into the likeness of Your Son, my Saviour, Jesus Christ, in Whose name I pray, Amen.

Sources:

Original version of the prayer: https://prayer.knowing-jesus.com/Prayers-on-Surrender

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Saint Raphael Kalinowski

Daily Saints

Saint Raphael Kalinowski was born on September of 1835. He was a Polish Discalced Carmelite friar in Vilnus, in the Russian partition of Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

He entered the Institute for Nobles and studied under the teachings of his father. He excelled in his studies and continued to do so when he pursued Agriculture and Engineering in Hory-Horky and St. Petersburg, respectively.

Later on, he accepted the post of Minister of War in Vilna during the Polish insurrection against Russia. However, in 1864, he was arrested and penalized to 10 years of hard labour in Siberia. He was repatriated in 1874 and accepted a post of tutor Augsuto Czartoryski, a Venerable Servant of God. He also entered the Discalced Carmelites in Austria and studied theology in Hungary. In 1882, he was ordained into priesthood.

Saint Raphael Kalinowski was well-respected by all the people. He passed away on November 15, 1907 in the monastery he founded.

Sources:

https://www.vatican.va/news_services/liturgy/saints/ns_lit_doc_19911117_kalinowski_en.html

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P’yagsawitan Festival

Philippine Events, Philippine Regional Festival

Pyagsawitan Festival is an annual celebration in the municipality of Maragusan in Compostella Valley province. It is a celebration of thanksgiving for the bountiful produce and other blessings they received.

It is also a celebration of the cultural heritage of Mansaka. Dagaday Sa Panahon and Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan are just some of the highlights of the festival.

Sources:

https://ceciliagayledeasis.wordpress.com/2017/02/22/pyagsawitan-festival-november/

https://www.tpb.gov.ph/events/pyagsawitan-festival/

https://davaodeoro.gov.ph/davaodeoro/event/pyagsawitan-festival/

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Acts 16:25

Daily Reflections, Verse

Verse:

“About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.” - Acts 16:25

Prayer To Worship In Spirit And Truth

Dear Lord Jesus, I love and worship You for all that You have done for us, and Lord I long to worship You in spirit and in truth, just as You told the woman at the well. Open my eyes to see You more. Open my ears to hear Your still small voice, and open my heart to worship You more and more so that I may grow in grace and in a knowledge of my Lord Jesus Christ, in Whose name I pray, Amen.

Sources:

Original version of the prayer: https://prayer.knowing-jesus.com/Prayers-for-Worship

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Liturgy of the Word

First Reading: 2 Sm 5:1-3

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5

Second Reading: Col 1: 12-20

Alleluia: Mk 11:9,10

Gospel: Luke 23: 35-43

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