Group # 6

Members: 1. Cayasan, Aurora Marie

2. Acaylar, Glady Mae
3. Basale, Junneth Anne
4. Bascon, Justine Anne
5. Beloy, Josef Anne Grejie
6. Garrido, Jerrick
7. Dino, Atria Gienah
8. Alvarez, Christopher
9.
ReEd 40-80
Date Assigned: January 4, 2015
Date Submitted: December 20, 2014

REFLECTIONS:
1. Basale, Junneth Anne : 1st Reading (Isaiah 60:1-6)
In our life, there will always be times that we will encounter challenges, problems or
trials. But the first reading tells us that we shall not lose our hope for the Lord will
come and help us, arise us. He will let us see the important factors that we must
remember to overcome the darkness in our lives. The Lord will always be there to
guide us always and help us in times of difficulty. We must not lose our faith and love
in Him for His love is unmeasurable.
2. Garrido, Jerrick : 1st Reading (Isaiah 60:1-6)
In these reading, we know that God brought Jesus for us in order to save us from evil.
Thats why we should also follow what Jesus did in this reading so that we can have a
good life because following God is always in the right path, and with, God nothing is
impossible. Jesus was brought here to save us and shower abundance with us. Thats
why this Christmas we should repent for our sins and go back to God because Jesus
sacrificed His life to save us from our sins.
3. Beloy, Josef Anne Grejie : Responsorial Psalm (Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13)
The Lord, as we know Him, is the giver of life. He has always been our provider, our
savior, our forgiver, and the one who never stops loving us. And so we need to praise
Him for all He had done and given to us. Every nation must adore Him to show our
gratitude and to repent from our sins. In this way, we can all live happily in His arms.

4. Cayasan, Aurora Marie : 2nd Reading (Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6)

As what I've understood from the 2nd reading, God always has something planned for
us, a secret plan for each and everyone. Although He was not known before, there was
always a way that everyone would know and have faith in Him. And because of that,
most people are already believing in Him. We have one, powerful and loving God.
5. Acaylar, Glady Mae : 2nd Reading (Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6)
Jesus first revealed himself to His apostles and prophets. Now, we are called by Jesus
Christ to be in one with His disciples in proclaiming His words to the people.
6. Bascon, Justine Anne : Gospel (Matthew 2:1-12)
The gospel, as what I've understood, tells about the story of the three wise men who
came to visit Jesus in Israel, for they saw His star from the East. The wise men came to
worship the new-born King and give Him gifts. As the birth of Jesus Christ, we
remember how God took flesh for our sake in order to save humanity from sin and
death, and that just shows how great His love for us is.
7. Atria Gienah Pino : Gospel (Matthew 2:1-12)
In the gospel it was telling us how the birth of Jesus affected the people, in a good a
way. He was the light that all people look up to. Jesus was the word of god. Though the
light was little but its message is giving us deep meaning. If we just look beyond, we
will truly understand what the role of Jesus is to our lives.

GROUP MESSAGE:
On the Solemnity of Epiphany, the Church continues to contemplate and to celebrate
the mystery of the birth of Jesus. Epiphany means manifestation. The church celebrates
the manifestation of our Lord to the whole world; after being made known to the
shepherds of Bethlehem He is revealed to the Magi who have come from the East to
adore Him. The Son of God did not only come for the People of Israel, represented by
the Shepherds of Bethlehem, but also for the whole of humanity, represented by the
Magi. And it is precisely on the Magi and their journey in search of the Messiah.

January 04, 2015

The Solemnity of Epiphany of the Lord
Group Reflection

ReEd 40-80
Group No. 6

Members:
Cayasan, Aurora Marie
Acaylar, Glady Mae
Basale, Junneth Anne
Bascon, Justine Anne
Beloy, Josef Anne Grejie
Garrido, Jerrick
Dino, Atria Gienah
Alvarez, Christopher