Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Tuesday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time
Paminaw sa Iningles
Si Pedro misugod sa pag-ingon kang Jesus, “Gibiyaan namo ang tanan ug misunod Kanimo.” Mark 10:28
Some are called to give up much and follow Christ. For example, there are those called to the monastic life or a cloister as a religious sister. They truly give up everything of this world to seek out and follow the invitation of Christ to follow Him in this radical way.
Apan kitang tanan gitawag sa pagbiya sa “tanan” aron mosunod kang Kristo sa talagsaong paagi nga gitagana alang sa matag usa kanato. Sa pagbiya sa tanan, gitawag kita sa bug-os nga pagtugyan sa atong kaugalingong kabubut-on ug mga gusto sa kinabuhi aron mag-alagad kang Kristo sumala sa Iyang balaang laraw. Mahimo kining magpakita sa nagkalainlaing paagi apan, sa kataposan, kini kanunayng usa ka tawag sa pagbiya sa tanan.
The good news is that “giving up everything” is nothing other than giving up our own selfish ideals and preferences in life. The even better news is that the life He has in store for us is far better than we can dream of or imagine. So, by saying “No” to our own will and doing things our own way, we are in fact saying “Yes” to doing things in the perfect way of God.
Why wouldn’t we want to seek only His will each and every day of our lives? Why wouldn’t we want to serve Him and His perfect plan. This may take on the form of service to our families. Giving to them when we do not feel like doing so. It may mean striving to find joy in small acts of service and love. It may mean, for some, giving up all normal attachments in life so as to seek His will in a more radical way. Whatever the specific calling in life may be for you, it’s worth embracing God’s will.
Pamalandongi karong adlawa kon unsa ka kaandam ug kabubut-on sa pag-ingon og “Oo” kang Kristo bisan unsa pa ang Iyang hangyoon kanimo. Andam ka bang moingon og “Oo” bisan sa wala pa Niya ipadayag kanimo? Isulti karong adlawa ang imong “Oo” sa bisan unsang naghulat kanimo sa umaabot, ug ang Diyos madagayaong mopanalangin kanimo.
Lord, no matter what it is You call me to do in life, the answer is “Yes.” I want to serve Your will selflessly and completely. Help me to live that calling with generosity and love. Jesus, I trust in You.
Dugang nga mga Pamalandong sa Ebanghelyo
Mga Pamalandong sa Diosnong Kalooy
