COMMITMENT TO LOVE
Introduction
Some people find it hard to commit. They are either
afraid to surrender or see themselves incapable of commitment.
No wonder some people are half-hearted with regard to their respective
commitments. Commitment is an active word. We must live it out. We
must show it. We must manifest it. Today’s gospel reading on the First day
of Simbang Gabi invites us to renew our commitment TO LOVE.…
Body
LOVING ALL
The Love of Jesus is an inclusive way of loving. It includes
everyone… the poor unlovable, the marginalized, the sinners, those
who can not reciprocate your love to and for whom He was sent. We are
invited to love all who belong to Jesus’ embrace.
LOVING ALL THE TIME
The Love of Jesus chooses no time. Every time is the best time
to love. He was borne and loved at time when there was persecution,
denial, betrayal and hatred. We are invited to love all the time even if we
are hurting and we find it difficult to love.
LOVING ALL THE WAY
The Love of Jesus never ends. It never gets empty. He gave His all,
from Mary’s womb to His tomb. We are invited to love all the way… not
to hesitate to love over and over again… not to be afraid to be empty of
love for the more we give love, the more we receive love from Jesus.
LOVING ALL FOR GOD
The Love of Jesus for us is a fulfillment of His Father’s Will.
He was sent to proclaim God’s kingdom that we may start experiencing
heaven here on earth. We are invited to love all for God who calls us to
love… who Himself is Love.
Conclusion
To become the living presence of Jesus to others not only through
words but through actions. In this season, we must concretely manifest
our Love for Jesus through our little ways of showing love to others.
Christmas is a perfect time to translate love into actions.
To sincerely and humbly acknowledge our unworthiness to be
called brothers and sisters of Jesus, who dwelt amongst us, by allowing
Him to restore our dignity as children of God. We must constantly and
consistently go back to Jesus’ embrace through reconciling with him in
the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
To start and end this Novena with enthusiasm and excitement
for the Birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Staying late at night or waking
up early in the morning for one simple reason: We love Jesus! And as a
concrete manifestation of our love, we prepare ourselves spiritually for
His Birth through this simple and sincere sacrifice.
Question
How can I concretize my commitment to love all the time......?
REV. FR. MAXELL LOWELL C. ARANILLA
Principal
Our Lady of Gudalupe Minor Seminary
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