G.O.D

Sharing 105…. Mark 1:29-39

January 10 2007

“Mother, mother! I am sick call the doctor very quick. Mother, mother will I die? No my darling, do not cry”. This is a popular nursery rhyme that simply describes the fear and troubles of the child who is in need of a healer or doctor perhaps. It is one obvious thing that whenever we have illness we look for relief and healing so that we will be well again. It is only then that we recognized the help of an expert to heal us. Or if we have fears and difficulties we seek persons we find always ready to help. Or a person who will serve us or even a companion to accompany us…Sino kayang nilalalng siya….

The theme of our first reading, presents the Jesus as the Son of God who took on flesh and blood to identify himself to us. He became one of us by teaching how to become a true disciple, teaching us to be merciful and faithful.. While in our gospel reading, Jesus is in a hurry in his public mission,,,, which the Marcan gospel always portrays to Jesus, A man always on the go, a man who does not rest and always in a hurry because of SERVICE. Jesus first person to heals is a woman -the mother in law of Peter , he heals the various sickness of the people, shows compassion to the possessed which is the continuation of the readings yesterday and teaching and preaching throughout the whole city. And after a long busy day Jesus seek solitude, spending time in prayer.

Sa buhay natin paano natin makikita ang katangiang ito ni Hesus. It only takes three-letter , acronym

G. O. D.

The first acronym is, G – for Generosity. Jesus had shown to us this attitude towards his people, being generous to what he had, what he can offer, what he can give, to the sick, the disabled, the possessed; a selfless love and service. Perhaps as religious, this is one attitude we should possess. Sabi nga isang formator, Walang puwang ang isang taong tamad sa religious life. Dahil bawal ang tamad sa ministry, bawal ang tamad manalangin, bawal ang tamad makipag-kapwa tao…Generosity.. in giving service… we are called to serve… huwag tayong madamot, huwag nating ipagkait ang dapat nating ibigay at ibahagi, huwag lang ang ating sariliri ating iniintindi.

The second acronym is, O – for Obedience and Openness. Jesus was presented to us in the readings to be our teacher - healer. As teacher, we should learn from Him; His very words give us the understanding and the truths of life. And as a healer, by His deeds and preaching, we may come across to the grace of healing and wholeness if we respond fully to His will. In giving our service to others is not just fulfilling and obeying what had been told to us. Not just blind obedience, not because your force to do so, a show off, or because you are being observed by an authority. But rather an open mind, free and willing service, able to transcend of what is being required.

The third acronym is, D - for Discipleship. Acknowledge God’s inspiration to makes us true and compassionate disciples.

To be a disciple is to imitate Jesus… In the tradition of Fr. Rey…lagi niyang sinasabi… Sequela Christi,,, the following of Christ. It is also mentioned in our reading that an authentic service is always coupled with prayer… Jesus always looked for a place and time to pray before doing his ministry. That is the invitation to all of us,, that we should not separate service and prayer in our life. Prayer is our spiritual energizer Through these things we can able to follow him and be compassionate disciples in our own ways of extending our care and love to others. Primarily, this is our calling, to be disciples, which is to love and serve God and our fellow human beings.

In this Eucharistic celebration, let us ask God to give us the necessary graces as we are being called to make supreme sacrifice in giving ourselves in service. And unleashed the goodness we have in ourselves so that we can freely share it to others.

It only takes a three-letter word. G- for Generosity, O for Obedience and Openness, and D – for discipleship.

But God gave us free will to choose, the only thing I can say for today is that …. THE CHOICE IS YOURS!!!!!!!