Message from the District Builder The talk today will center on the three big temptations that the devil subjected Jesus Christ as he started His ministry on earth. We all know the story and how it ended. Jesus was able to overcome all these temptations. As we listen to today's talk and reflect on its message in our spiritual life, we will see that even temptations can be used by God as a "stepping stone" towards our desire to become close and dear to our Lord. Instead of succumbing to the lures and pleasures of this world and allowing these temptations to be a "stumbling block" towards the path of righteousness, we can use them to grow in virtues and holiness. In John 10:10, Jesus said, "The thief comes only to steal, kill and destroy; I came so that they might have life abundantly." Satan's powerful weapon to achieve his purpose of destroying you is temptation. God wants you instead to use it to develop you, to grow you. And, every time you choose to resist temptation, and do good instead, you are growing in the character of Jesus, and becoming... FULLY ALIVE. Bro Vic District Builder

In this first sunday of Lent, Fr. Chito reminds us of God's immeasurable love and mercy for all of us. Even if we sometimes fail to love Him back in this day and age of information on-demand.

The Dark Side One of my favorite movies ever is Empire Strikes Back of the Star Wars Saga. It was the story when Darth Vader invited Luke Skywalker to join him and become a Sith Apprentice, and they can take over the world. Luke says "I won't because you killed my father." Darth Vader then responded, "No, I am your father." Woah, That was one of the biggest shocks in movie history that ever happened in this movie. Seriously, the dark side doesn't just exist in movies, and it will sell lies such as cheating, too much pleasure, addiction, misery, insecurity, and so much more to destroy your life. I believe that the evil one prefers that you dismiss him because it will be easier for you not to notice the corrruption and lies that he wants to bring in your life. The lie of the evil one is that it looks good on the outside,but then in time, when you are hooked to the sin that's connected to the temptation, your life will be destroyed. Instead, I invite you to choose Jesus to call to selflessness, love, humility, peace, kindness, and other virtues. Jesus will bring you true freedom, and you will be able to live your best life ever.   The best is yet to come,  JPaul Hernandez

Bali Brothers   Last January 2020, six of us Feast Builders went to Bali to join a leader's retreat with different church leaders, and it was terrific.   Aside from receiving messages from God, experiencing peace, laughing together, and dreaming for the future, we went home to the Philippines with a stronger sense of brotherhood knowing that we're not alone in this mission of leading people to Jesus.   During our 6-days together, we had time to talk about life, our struggles, our fears, our failures, and many more. At first, I felt scared to share my mistakes, but then they reminded us that we're not here to judge each other, but we're together because we want all of us to win in life.   I came back to the Philippines on fire because of our new sense of brotherhood that we built in Bali. We have two names for ourselves, The Bali Brothers, and then Mama's Boys because we also couldn't stop talking to each other about the Blessed Virgin Mary and our devotion to her.   Do you want freedom and blessing? Find people to be vulnerable. Find people you can journey in life by joining a Light Group and start serve in our Feast.   Do everything with love, JPaul Hernandez

In this mass homily for the last sunday in ordinary time, Fr. Anthony reminds us on how Christ-like love is: That is not only to love our friends and family but also, in essence to love our enemies as well.

Sorry without action, is nothing.   A couple was fighting because the guy shouted at his wife while they were driving to a party. As they arrived, both couldn't go down because the girl's make-up has been running down her face because she was crying hard, so they decided to go home.   The couple decided to sleep separately, the girl in the bedroom, and the guy in the living room.   The next day, the guy felt bad and apologized to her, telling her that he was "sorry for the outburst."   The girl can't feel anything anymore, and she responded, "Yes, I forgive you but I don't think I can live with you anymore, I think we should separate because, for the last seven years, we would argue, and you shout at me like I was dirt, and then I would forgive you the next day. You tell me it won't happen again, but the intensity of your anger is the same as the first time you promised that you'd be better."   Sad, but they eventually broke off because the woman saw that the guy was not doing anything to get better and help in their marriage. It was always about him and his selfish pride. She couldn't handle the toxicity anymore.   When we sin, and we confess to God, He forgives, but the reason why we can't move forward with our lives is that we don't deal with our issues. We let it sit there and have excuses like, "oh, it's because of my past, I'm stressed, or I'm going through something difficult."    The truth is, God wants to bless us, but how can we flourish in the Grace of God if we don't do our best to get better?   It only takes one step of trying to get better in our patience, humility, joy, peace, patience, and love to create massive transformation in our lives. The Grace is already there, and we need to do our part as well.   Do everything with love, JPaul Hernandez

In this mass homily, Fr. Francis reminds us to be the Salt of the world and how we as Christians inspite of our vulnerabilities, and sin be able to achieve it.

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