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Saturday, November 23, 2013
My Reflection for November 24, Solemnity of Christ the King, Luke 23:35-43
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My
Reflection:
Who among
us would want to follow the kingship of Jesus?
He is an image of human weakness, He hangs on the cross blooded ang
dying. The rulers sneered at Him even the soldiers taunted Him. Jesus on the
cross was seemingly helpless and it seems that God has forsaken Him already.
If we
were present during that time of His crucifixion we would not dare also touch
Him with a ten foot pole. We would have also
silently walked away like the others who were disappointed with Jesus show of
human weakness.
What if
Jesus projected the image of king David in our first reading (warrior,
conqueror and leader) of course everyone would have flocked to His side. But
Jesus did not show any warrior like demeanor, instead He showed a defeated
behavior that His followers did not want to see from Him. That’s why in His
most trying times everyone who followed Him eventually deserted Him.
But during His moment of human weakness
someone recognized His kingship. It was the criminal hanging on the cross
beside Him. What made the criminal recognize His power and kingship? That he
even asked Jesus to remember him when He is in His kingdom. It was the criminal’s
humility and unwavering faith in Jesus. We may ask, is it possible for a
criminal to be humble and is it possible for a criminal to have an unwavering
faith in Jesus? Yes it is very possible!
How could
this gospel help us to have a firmer grasp of the kingship of Jesus? We must
always humble ourselves before Him. For example, we always go to Mass and we
humbly submit ourselves to the Sacrament of Reconciliation as often as
possible. We must not forget also to always ask Jesus to increase our faith.
But sad
to say, many of us are situational followers of Jesus only. …
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Wednesday, October 16, 2013
As we see now the devastation brought about by the 7.2 quake which hit Bohol, Cebu and nearby towns yesterday October 15, is beyond human comprehension. Let us continue to include them in our PRAYERS AND MASS INTENTIONS. Let us also extend whatever HELP we can give them.
As we see now the devastation
brought about by the 7.2 quake which hit Bohol, Cebu and nearby towns yesterday
October 15, is beyond human comprehension. Let us continue to include them in
our PRAYERS AND MASS INTENTIONS. Let us also extend whatever HELP we can give
them.
Monday, October 07, 2013
I conduct and facilitate Recollections and Retreats.
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Sunday, August 11, 2013
My Reflection for August 11, Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Luke 12:35-40
My
Reflection:
There is
a story of a holy man who would always find time for God and his fellowmen.
When he was asked why he was like that he would always tell them that this is
his way of preparing for the coming of the Lord. He would compare the coming of
the lord with death which comes to us without warning at all.
Jesus in
our gospel for this Sunday tells us to always be prepared and vigilant servant
of the Lord. To be like the Israelites in our first reading who patiently
waited with faith and courage for God to liberate them from the bondage of the Egyptians.
How could
we become vigilant and prepared servant of the Lord? By serving and obeying the
Lord without any reservation. By having faith in HIM faith that is alive and
working. This is the only way wherein we could be prepared and vigilant servant
of the Lord.
If death
will come to us which will certainly happen on God’s appointed time. Then, we
are prepared we have nothing to fear for we will be in heaven with God.
What if
we are not prepared and not vigilant servants? Where will we end up?
Saturday, June 15, 2013
My Reflection for June 16, Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time: Luke 7:36-8:3
My
Reflection:
A young
lady who had five children from five different men was already labeled as an
immoral sinner by her siblings and parents.
Her family has already given-up on her even if deep in her heart she was
telling herself that she was ready to live a renewed life which is very
different from her sinful past.
In our
first reading for this Sunday we have King David who committed sin against God
by coveting the wife of his soldier Uraih. He purposely feed Uriah to their
enemies. So that he would be killed and hence possess his wife without any
complications. The action of King David was sinful but notwithstanding his sin
he was forgiven by God because he humbly admitted his sinfulness before God
almighty.
Similarly,
we have in our gospel a sinful woman who humbly went to Jesus to honor Him by
kissing His feet and anointing it with ointment. She cried before Jesus as if
begging Jesus for forgiveness and second chance. Jesus saw her humility and her
honest desire to start a new life. That’s why despite of her grave sins she was
forgiven by Jesus.
There is
always hope and forgiveness for us sinners no matter how grave the sins that we
have committed against Jesus. …
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