Ang Mabuting Balita para sa Linggo Enero 19 Ikalawang Linggo sa Karaniwang Panahon: Juan 2:1-11

Mabuting Balita: Juan 2:1-11

Noong panahong iyon, may kasalan sa Cana, Galilea, at naroon ang ina ni Jesus. Si Jesus at ang kanyang mga alagad ay naroon din. Kinapos ng alak kaya’t sinabi ng ina ni Jesus sa kanya, “Nauubusan sila ng alak.” Sinabi ni Jesus, “Huwag ninyo akong pangunahan, Ginang! Hindi pa ito ang panahon ko.” Sinabi ng kanyang ina sa mga naglilingkod,“Gawin ninyo ang anumang sabihin niya sa inyo.”

Doo’y may anim na tapayan, ang bawat isa’y naglalaman ng dalawampu hanggang tatlumpung galon. Nakalaan ang mga ito para sa paglilinis ayon sa tuntuning panrelihiyon ng mga Judio. Sinabi ni Jesus sa mga katulong, “Punuin ninyo ng tubig ang mga tapayan.” At pinuno nga nila hanggang sa labi. Pagkatapos, sinabi niya, "Sumalok kayo ngayon at dalhin ninyo sa namamahala ng handaan." Dinalhan nga nila ang namamahala ng handaan.

Tinikman naman nito ang tubig na naging alak. Hindi niya alam kung saan nanggaling iyon, bagamat alam ng mga katulong na sumalok ng tubig, kaya't tinawag niya ang lalaking ikinasal. Sinabi niya rito, "Ang una pong inihahain ay ang masarap na alak. Kapag marami nang nainom ang mga tao, saka inihahain ang mababang uri. 

Ngunit ipinagpahuli ninyo ang masarap na alak." Ang nangyaring ito sa Cana, Galilea, ay siyang unang kababalaghang ginawa ni Jesus. Sa pamamagitan nito'y inihayag niya ang kanyang kadakilaan, at nanalig sa kanya ang mga alagad.

Reflection for January 18 Saturday of the First Week in Ordinary Time: Mark 2:13-17

Gospel Mark 2:13-17

Jesus went out along the sea. All the crowd came to him and he taught them. As he passed by, he saw Levi, son of Alphaeus, sitting at the customs post. Jesus said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up and followed Jesus. While he was at table in his house, many tax collectors and sinners sat with Jesus and his disciples; for there were many who followed him. 

Some scribes who were Pharisees saw that Jesus was eating with sinners and tax collectors and said to his disciples, “Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?” Jesus heard this and said to them, “Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do. I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.”

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Reflection:

How can we evangelize sinners and bring them closer to Jesus? The answer is very simple, by not judging them and by showing them the love of Jesus. 

There are sinners because there are people who don’t care to show Jesus’ language of love. The language of forgiveness, the language of not judging them for what they do. However, the moment we dare show them Jesus language of love. Expect these sinners to walk away from their sinfulness sooner or later. 

In the gospel the language of love, of forgiveness and of not being judgmental are exhibited by Jesus towards the sinful tax collector Levi. Jesus went to the tax collector Levi not minding Levi’s reputation, Jesus even went to Levi’s house to mingle and break bread with him and his fellow sinners. 

We cannot convert sinners by judging them as good for nothing and beyond redemption. We cannot convert sinners by bluntly telling them to walk away from their sinfulness or they would die or be imprisoned. And we cannot convert sinners by not showing them the love, forgiveness and gentleness of Jesus. – Marino J. Dasmarinas 

Reflection for Friday January 17 Memorial of Saint Anthony, Abbot: Mark 2:1-12

Gospel Mark 2:1-12

When Jesus returned to Capernaum after some days, it became known that he was at home. Many gathered together so that there was no longer room for them, not even around the door, and he preached the word to them. They came bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men.  

Unable to get near Jesus because of the crowd, they opened up the roof above him. After they had broken through, they let down the mat on which the paralytic was lying. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to him, “Child, your sins are forgiven.” Now some of the scribes were sitting there asking themselves, “Why does this man speak that way? He is blaspheming.  

Who but God alone can forgive sins?” Jesus immediately knew in his mind what they were thinking to themselves, so he said, “Why are you thinking such things in your hearts? Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise, pick up your mat and walk’?

But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority to forgive sins on earth” –he said to the paralytic, “I say to you, rise, pick up your mat, and go home.” He rose, picked up his mat at once, and went away in the sight of everyone. They were all astounded and glorified God, saying, “We have never seen anything like this.”

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Reflection:

Are we humble enough to admit that we are sinners? 

We have in our gospel a paralytic who is also a sinner. In the midst of great odds, four men brought him to Jesus. It did not matter to them that they had to climb the roof and break through it. Aware of their own frailties, the four men and the paralytic himself summoned every ounce of courage they had to be in front of Jesus. What an expression of faith! What an expression of hunger to be forgiven by Jesus! And what an expression of humility!

The faith of the paralytic and also those who helped him eventually paid off for Jesus forgave him of his many sins. Not only that he was forgiven by Jesus he got a bonus because he was also physically healed of physical sickness.  

We may not be aware of this, but our spirits long to be forgiven and healed by Jesus, especially through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We may also not realize that the sins we have committed are what prevent us from receiving more blessings from Jesus.

It takes great courage, effort and tons of humility to approach a priest and ask for his time in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. If we humbly submit ourselves to this healing Sacrament we would receive enormous spiritual and physical blessings.

Let us therefore be like the paralytic and his four companions who braved the great odds to approach Jesus. – Marino J. Dasmarinas    

Reflection for January 16 Thursday of the First Week in Ordinary Time: Mark 1:40-45

Gospel: Mark 1:40-45

A leper came to him and kneeling down begged him and said, “If you wish, you can make me clean.” Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand, touched the leper, and said to him, “I do will it. Be made clean.” 

The leprosy left him immediately, and he was made clean. Then, warning him sternly, he dismissed him at once. Then he said to him, “See that you tell no one anything, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer for your cleansing what Moses prescribed; that will be proof for them.”  

The man went away and began to publicize the whole matter. He spread the report abroad so that it was impossible for Jesus to enter a town openly. He remained outside in deserted places, and people kept coming to him from everywhere.

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Reflection:

The story is told of a man who had kidney failure. To temporarily extend his life, he submitted himself to twice-a-week dialysis treatments. After two years of searching for a donor, he finally found a poor relative who was very willing to donate one of his kidneys.

To facilitate fast matching and compatibility the donor was invited to stay with the family of the sick man. He was treated well until it was found out during the battery of test that he had AIDS. Naturally he was not anymore fit to be a donor and fearing contagion all his things were isolated by his relatives including his utensils.

After the discovery that he had AIDS, their behavior towards him radically changed as well. He was no longer welcome, and he felt his relatives' isolation and ill-treatment. A few days later, he was asked to leave them permanently.

In our gospel we have a man with leprosy (a contagious disease) who humbly went to Jesus He knelt and begged Jesus to cure him. Jesus had nothing in His heart but love, mercy and compassion for the man. So, He touched him and was immediately made clean.

By touching the man with leprosy Jesus broke the stereotypical ill-treatment of those who were sick with leprosy. By touching the man with leprosy Jesus shows us that love, mercy and compassion are more powerful than any dreaded disease.

As we move forward in this journey called life we will meet or be acquainted with people with contagious diseases. Or people who are sinful or who lived wayward and misguided lives. Let us not scorn them, let us not avoid them and let us not judge them.

Let us help them heal by giving them our unconditional LOVE, MERCY and COMPASSION. – Marino J. Dasmarinas 

Reflection for January 15 Wednesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time: Mark 1:29-39

Gospel: Mark 1:29-39

On leaving the synagogue Jesus entered the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John. Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with a fever. They immediately told him about her. He approached, grasped her hand, and helped her up. Then the fever left her and she waited on them. 

When it was evening, after sunset, they brought to him all who were ill or possessed by demons. The whole town was gathered at the door. He cured many who were sick with various diseases, and he drove out many demons, not permitting them to speak because they knew him.

Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed. Simon and those who were with him pursued him and on finding him said, “Everyone is looking for you.” He told them, “Let us go on to the nearby villages that I may preach there also. For this purpose have I come.”  So he went into their synagogues, preaching and driving out demons throughout the whole of Galilee.

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Reflection:

How’s your relationship with your mother-in-law?

Many married couples are not in good terms with their mother-in-laws Why? Because they see their mother in laws as interventionist but not all mother-in-laws are like that. Many mother-in-laws are low profile and quite because they respect the privacy and independence of their married children. But they would always be there for their married children whenever they would need her. 

In our gospel Jesus was brought by Simon to their house to cure his mother-in-law. Why? Because Simon loved his mother-in-law. She must have been quite, low profile and not interventionist.   Simon saw his mother-in-law as a blessing and guiding light to his family otherwise Simon would have not asked Jesus to come by to their house and heal her.

Simon told Jesus about her sickness and entrusted her healing to Him. Jesus immediately went to her grasped her hand and she was immediately cured. That’s how big the love of Simon towards his mother-in-law and that’s how huge the trust of Simon toward Jesus.

Sometimes we trust more on ourselves rather than Jesus. We put more weight on our human effort rather than the divine effort of Jesus. This is perhaps the reason why many of us forget to bring first our sick to Jesus by way of our prayers before bringing them to those who could cure them.

What is it that is bothering you right now? Is it the harshness of life? Is it sickness? Is it unfulfilled dreams? Is it family and personal problems? Please tell Jesus about it, be patient, don’t give up; continue to have hope and trust in Jesus. His help and healing will come to you sooner than you expect it. – Marino J. Dasmarinas

Reflection for January 14 Tuesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time: Mark 1:21-28

Gospel: Mark 1:21-28

Jesus came to Capernaum with his followers, and on the sabbath he entered the synagogue and taught. The people were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes. In their synagogue was a man with an unclean spirit; he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are–the Holy One of God!” 

Jesus rebuked him and said, “Quiet! Come out of him!” The unclean spirit convulsed him and with a loud cry came out of him. All were amazed and asked one another, “What is this? A new teaching with authority. He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him.” His fame spread everywhere throughout the whole region of Galilee.

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Reflection:

What would you get if you are taught by someone without authority? You get nothing from it. Would you still go and listen to him? Of course not! You would prefer to go and listen to the person who teaches with authority and conviction. 

Jesus teaches with both authority and conviction, which is why, when He entered the synagogue and taught there, everyone was captivated with amazement and admiration. This was further reinforced when they saw Jesus rebuke and command the evil spirit to come out of the man it had possessed.

Jesus still speaks to you with authority and conviction, even to this very moment—it happens when you read the Bible. If you take your Bible reading or study seriously, you will be able to discern Jesus directly speaking to you. But the big question is: Do you read your Bible, or is it just gathering dust?

The man possessed with an unclean spirit immediately sensed the presence of Jesus that’s why when Jesus said: “"Quiet! Come out of him!" It instantly convulsed and was immediately freed from evil possession.  

This is also what Jesus will do in your life if you allow Him to speak to you through reading the Bible. If you commune with Him through your devout presence at Holy Mass, He will drive out all the demons and evil influences that seek to cause you harm. – Marino J. Dasmarinas  

Reflection for January 13 Monday of the First Week in Ordinary Time: Mark 1:14-20

Gospel: Mark 1:14-20

After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the Gospel of God: “This is the time of fulfilment. The Kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the Gospel.” 

As he passed by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea; they were fishermen. Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.”

Then they left their nets and followed him. He walked along a little farther and saw James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John. They too were in a boat mending their nets. Then he called them. So they left their father Zebedee in the boat along with the hired men and followed him.

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Reflection:

The story is told about a man who dreamed that he died. Thus he dreamt being ushered into a dark and grisly environment wherein he heard people groaning in agony.  Then he saw the devil frighteningly smiling at him motioning him to go towards him. He quickly run away as fast as he could and soon after he woke up from his horrible dream. The man incidentally was living a very sinful life. 

The horrifying dream led the man to church he prayed and ask Jesus’ forgiveness then he saw the confessional booth. He went there and confessed his sins to the priest and the priest advised him to repent and follow Jesus by faithfully practicing his faith. 

The story of this man is our own story of sinfulness too, we are sinful and we keep on sinning. Would we allow the devil to continue to enslave us by incessantly sinning? Would we allow the devil to bring us to hell by ignoring Jesus’ call of repentance? What if we die right now do we want to end up in hell and be in the possession of the devil? 

No one of us is wishing for hell, deep inside our beings we yearn for heaven and God, we yearn for peace and serenity in our life. And this is what God wants for us also; He wants to give us peace and calmness that He only can give us. But what must we do?  We must repent, believe in the gospel and follow Jesus. 

In the gospel for this Monday, the four fishermen (Simon, Andrew, James and John) heard this call of repentance of Jesus for they too were sinful just like all of us. Then after repenting they followed Jesus to become His disciples. 

Do you also hear Jesus’ call of repentance?  – Marino J. Dasmarinas 

Reflection for Sunday January 12 The Baptism of the Lord: Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

Gospel: Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

The people were filled with expectation, and all were asking in their hearts whether John might be the Christ. John answered them all, saying, “I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming. I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.”

After all the people had been baptized and Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”

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Reflection:

A man wanted to become a Catholic, so he inquired about the process of membership. He was told that he needed to be baptized first. In addition, he was told that he needed to turn away from his life of sinfulness and be ready to help Jesus carry his cross.

Before the baptismal scene in the Gospel, John first called for repentance of sins as a way to prepare the way for Jesus. Those who responded to his call for repentance went to the River Jordan to be baptized by him, and they soon became John’s followers.

After everyone was baptized, Jesus also submitted Himself to baptism by John. During the process of Jesus' baptism, the Holy Spirit, in the form of a dove, descended upon Him. But why did Jesus submit Himself to John’s baptism when He could have easily avoided it? After all, He is the Son of God! Jesus underwent baptism because it was the will of God. Through His baptism, Jesus demonstrated solidarity with the people who had undergone the same baptism from John.

Through His baptism, Jesus was reaching out to us. He wanted to show that, although He could have easily avoided being baptized, He chose to undergo it as a way of immersing Himself with us and making Himself accessible to us. After His baptism, Jesus also began His ministry, which would ultimately lead Him to endure suffering, persecution, and the harrowing death on the cross.

By Jesus’ baptism we too are reminded about our own baptism. Baptism which call upon us to walk away from all forms of sinfulness. Baptism which reminds us to courageously spread and share our faith. Baptism which reminds us that like Jesus we should also be ready to go through the process of sufferings and sacrifices if need be. – Marino J. Dasmarinas

Ang Mabuting Balita para sa Linggo Enero 12 Ang Kapistahan ng Pagbibinyag sa Panginoon: Lucas 3:15-16, 21-22

Mabuting Balita: Lucas 3:15-16, 21-22

Noong panahong iyon: Naghahari sa mga tao ang pananabik sa pagdating ng Mesiyas at ang akala ng marami’y si Juan ang kanilang hinihintay. Kaya’t sinabi ni Juan sa kanila, “Binibinyagan ko kayo sa tubig, ngunit ang darating na kasunod ko ang magbibinyag sa inyo sa Espiritu Santo at sa apoy. Siya’y makapangyarihan kaysa sa akin, at ni hindi ako karapat-dapat magkalag ng tali ng kanyang panyapak.”

Nabinyagan na noon ang lahat ng tao, gayun din si Hesus. Nang siya’y nananalangin, nabuksan ang langit at bumaba sa kanya ang Espiritu Santo sa anyong kalapati. At isang tinig mula sa langit ang nagsabi, “Ikaw ang minamahal kong Anak; lubos kitang kinalulugdan.”

Reflection for January 11 Saturday after Epiphany: John 3:22-30

Gospel: John 3:22-30

Jesus and his disciples went into the region of Judea, where he spent some time with them baptizing. John was also baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was an abundance of water there, and people came to be baptized, Now a dispute arose between the disciples of John and a Jew about ceremonial washings. 

So they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, the one who was with you across the Jordan, to whom you testified, here he is baptizing and everyone is coming to him.” John answered and said, “No one can receive anything except what has been given from heaven. 

You yourselves can testify that I said that I am not the Christ, but that I was sent before him. The one who has the bride is the bridegroom; the best man, who stands and listens for him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom’s voice. So this joy of mine has been made complete.  He must increase; I must decrease.”

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Reflection:

What is the usual downfall of those who preach about Jesus? It’s to present themselves bigger than Jesus. They use Jesus as their vehicle so that they could attain their selfish objective rather than advance the objectives of Jesus.

John did not experience any downfall in his mission as the precursor or herald of Jesus. His disciples always looked up to him with respect because never did he advance himself, Jesus was always first in his mind. This is the reason why John said, He must increase and I must decrease (John 3:30).

John was content to be in the background, he rejoiced as he humbly erased himself from the limelight so that Jesus could be in the spotlight. This is so difficult to do! To give way when we actually could have our own way!     

Many of us have this mistaken notion that to be respected we always have to be in the forefront.  To be respected our voice must always be heard and we must always be popular and visible.

But John proves us all wrong because even if he decreased himself and even if he faded away for the sake of Jesus. His act of humility remains to be one of the biggest guiding lights of our time.

Would you be like John? – Marino J. Dasmarinas

Reflection for January 10 Friday after Epiphany: Luke 5:12-16

Gospel: Luke 5:12-16

It happened that there was a man full of leprosy in one of the towns where Jesus was; and when he saw Jesus, he fell prostrate, pleaded with him, and said, “Lord, if you wish, you can make me clean.” 

Jesus stretched out his hand, touched him, and said, “I do will it. Be made clean.” And the leprosy left him immediately. Then he ordered him not to tell anyone, but “Go, show yourself to the priest and offer for your cleansing what Moses prescribed; that will be proof for them.” 

The report about him spread all the more, and great crowds assembled to listen to him and to be cured of their ailments, but he would withdraw to deserted places to pray.

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Reflection:

Do you remember the thief who was on the cross with Jesus that got an instant salvation? The thief humbled himself before Jesus that’s why he said: “Remember me when you come into your kingdom” Jesus immediately replied and said: “Today you will be with me in paradise (Luke 23:42-43).

In today’s gospel we have a man sick with leprosy; he humbled himself before Jesus and said: “Lord, if you wish, you can make me clean.” Jesus stretched out his hand, touched him, and said, “I do will it. Be made clean.” And the leprosy left him immediately.

The man on the cross and the man sick with leprosy both got what they wanted from Jesus for they both humbled themselves before Him. If they did not humble themselves before Jesus, they would have not received their request from Jesus.

What does this gospel episode convey to us? It tells us that we must at all times be humble when we approach the Lord. Whatever burdens that we have we bring it to Jesus with humility because humility is the key to obtain blessings from Jesus. – Marino J. Dasmarinas

Ang Mabuting Balita Enero 10 Biyernes kasunod ng Pagpapakita ng Panginoon: Lucas 5:12-16

Mabuting Balita: Lucas 5:12-16

Noong si Hesus ay nasa isang bayan, isang lalaking ketongin ang lumapit sa kanya. Pagkakita ng ketongin sa kanya, ito’y nagpatirapa at namanhik sa kanya. “Ginoo, kung ibig po ninyo, ako’y inyong mapagagaling.” Hinipo siya ni Hesus at ang sabi, “Ibig ko; gumaling ka!” Pagdaka’y nawala ang kanyang ketong.

At pinagbilinan siya ni Hesus: “Huwag mong sasabihin ito kaninuman. Sa halip ay pumunta ka sa saserdote at pasuri. Pagkatapos, maghandog ka ng haing iniuutos ni Moises, bilang patotoo sa mga tao na magaling ka na.” Ngunit lalo pang kumalat ang balita tugkol kay Hesus, kaya’t dumagsa ang napakaraming tao upang makinig at magpagamot sa kanya. At si Hesus ay laging nagpupunta sa ilang na pook at nananalangin.   

Reflection for January 9 Thursday after Epiphany: Luke 4:14-22

Gospel: Luke 4:14-22

Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit and news of him spread throughout the whole region. He taught in their synagogues and was praised by all. 

He came to Nazareth, where he had grown up and went according to his custom into the synagogue on the sabbath day. He stood up to read and was handed a scroll of the prophet Isaiah. He unrolled the scroll and found the passage where it was written: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind to let the oppressed go free and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord. 

Rolling up the scroll, he handed it back to the attendant and sat down and the eyes of all in the synagogue looked intently at him. He said to them “Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing. And all spoke highly of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth.

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Reflection:

Do you always see to it that the words that you say are always motivating and remarkable? For example, in your house, do you always see to it that you avoid negative words or words that creates stigma to those who hear and receive it? 

Your words are very powerful it can build or destroy a person or a child. If your words are always words that condemns or words that brings down the dignity of a person or a child. You can be sure that this person or child will have an inferiority complex. He will lose confidence in himself which is very important for a person growth and development. 

When Jesus preached in their synagogue He spoke words that builds, words that gently informs and words that heals and motivates. Why? Because this is the innate character of Jesus, He would always see to it that when He speaks His words would be forever treasured in the hearts of those who receive it. And up until today when His words are read in the bible or at Holy Mass those who read and hear it are moved and changed toward a better life.   

In our gospel, after Jesus preached in the synagogue those who’ve heard Him had nothing but respect and admiration toward Him (Luke 4:22). This is for the fact that Jesus words are always healing and motivating. Never words that curses, never words than injures the feelings and never words that downgrades the human dignity. 

What are the usual words that emanates from you? - Marino J. Dasmarinas

Reflection for January 8 Wednesday after Epiphany: Mark 6:45-52

Gospel: Mark 6:45-52

After the five thousand had eaten and were satisfied, Jesus made his disciples get into the boat and precede him to the other side toward Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd. And when he had taken leave of them, he went off to the mountain to pray. When it was evening, the boat was far out on the sea and he was alone on shore. 

Then he saw that they were tossed about while rowing, for the wind was against them. About the fourth watch of the night, he came toward them walking on the sea. He meant to pass by them. But when they saw him walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost and cried out. 

They had all seen him and were terrified. But at once he spoke with them, “Take courage, it is I, do not be afraid! He got into the boat with them and the wind died down. They were completely astounded. They had not understood the incident of the loaves. On the contrary, their hearts were hardened.

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Reflection:

What does our closeness to Jesus do to us when we are in the midst of waves of problems? It calms us, it gives us hope and it assures us that everything will be OK for as long as we have faith in Him. All of us have been into many difficult situations and time and again our faith in Jesus is always our safe refuge. 

In our gospel the disciples were being heavily battered by huge waves. Perhaps they already thought that it was already the end of their lives. Then, lo and behold in the midst of the violent storm here comes Jesus walking on sea going to them. After that Jesus told His disciples, “Take courage, it is I, do not be afraid! He got into the boat with them and the wind died down (Mark 6:50-51). 

From being hopeless, from being on the verge of disaster even death the disciples were miraculously saved by Jesus. They did not call on Jesus to save them yet Jesus came to rescue them. 

What is the implication of this saving action of Jesus to us? Nobody of us have a worry free life in this world, we will be encountering trials and problems for as long as we live. Nevertheless we have nothing to fear and there’s always hope for as long as we have Jesus in our lives. 

Do you have Jesus in your life? Do you always reach out to Him through your prayers, through your presence at Holy Mass and by reading His living words in the bible? - Marino J. Dasmarinas