Gospel: Mark 10:13-16
Amen, I say to you, whoever does not accept the Kingdom of God like a child will not enter it.” Then he embraced the children and blessed them, placing his hands on them.
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Reflection:
Today is the Feast of the Santo Niño or Holy Child, this is a special feast celebrated by the church here in the Philippines, authorized by the Vatican.
Have you already educated your children about Jesus?
Jesus rebuked the disciples who prevented the children from approaching Him. He said, 'Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these' (Mark 10:14). This is because children are still untainted by sin and they are innocent.
The words of Jesus are timeless, it is always in season. So, when He said, let the children come to me it is also for the parents today. He tells us today, bring your children to me; teach them about me and introduce them to me because if you will not, they will become creatures of this world.
Many modern parents today don’t care to educate their children about Jesus. Yet they care to introduce even teach them how to operate modern gadgets. Such as smartphones and other hi-tech gadgets, which do no good to their eyesight and distract them from developing good study habits.
The mistake of many parents nowadays is this; they forget to educate their children about Jesus. Because they were not brought up that way thus they perpetuate this mistake. Let us correct this error by teaching and bringing closer our children to Jesus. Why? Because, if we do that we are assuring our children of a safe and bright future ahead of them.
Have you educated your children about Jesus? - Marino J. Dasmarinas
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