The main objective is the advancement of the philosophy of Swami Vivekananda (an Indian Hindu monk, philosopher, and religious teacher). The focus is "Shiva Jnane Jiva Seba" (serving all beings on earth, worshipping God).
Reflection Date: October 1, 2022
When St. Therese realized the great love of Jesus, she cried out in joy, “O Jesus, my Love...my vocation, at last, I have found it... My vocation is Love!”
The International Day of Charity : September 5
Let us try to do some charitable work from our hearts, not just one day, but in a sustained manner, and build a happy world for the needy.
A “community pantry” set up in the village of Maginhawa in the Philippine capital inspired other villages to start their own by donating basic goods to help fellow citizens who are in need during the pandemic.
The observance of International Day of Charity aims to remind the public, individuals, companies, and interest groups to work for the good of others and spur them into action.
Reflect, today, upon whether or not you can see the heart of Jesus alive in your own heart. Can you see Him acting in you, compelling you to reach out to others even when it’s hard?
Reflect, today, upon both your faith in all that God has spoken, and the charity that this hopefully produces in your life. Being a Christian means you let your faith sink from your head down to your heart and will.
Reflect, today, upon how willing you are to speak the hard truth in love when a situation requires it. Do you have the courage you need to charitably speak an “offensive” truth that needs to be spoken?
Listeners of the Mandarin Service of Radio Veritas Asia have sent donations for poor families affected by the new coronavirus pandemic in the Philippines.
