Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Tuesday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time
Nagsimulang magsalita si Pedro kay Hesus, “Iniwan namin ang lahat at sumunod sa Iyo.” 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.
Gayunman, tayong lahat ay tinatawag na talikuran ang “lahat” upang sumunod kay Kristo sa paraang natatangi sa bawat isa sa atin. Sa pagtalikod sa lahat, tinatawag tayong ganap na isuko ang sarili nating kalooban at mga kagustuhan sa buhay upang paglingkuran si Kristo ayon sa Kanyang banal na plano. Maaari itong magkaroon ng maraming anyo ngunit, sa huli, lagi itong isang panawagang talikuran ang lahat.
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.
Pagnilayan mo ngayon kung gaano ka kahanda at kusang-loob na magsabi ng “Oo” kay Kristo anuman ang hingin Niya sa iyo. Handa ka bang magsabi ng “Oo” kahit sa mga bagay na hindi pa Niya inihahayag sa iyo? Sabihin mo ngayon ang “Oo” sa anumang naghihintay sa iyong kinabukasan, at sagana kang pagpapalain ng Diyos.
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.
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