COMMITMENT TO LOVE
Introduction
Some people find it hard to commit. They are eitherafraid 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 includeseveryone… the poor unlovable, the marginalized, the sinners, thosewho 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 timeto 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 weare 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 oflove 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 experiencingheaven here on earth.
We are invited to love all for God who calls us tolove… who Himself is Love.
Conclusion
To become the living presence of Jesus to others not only throughwords 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 becalled 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 inthe Sacrament of Reconciliation.
To start and end this Novena with enthusiasm and excitementfor the Birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Staying late at night or wakingup early in the morning for one simple reason: We love Jesus! And as aconcrete 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
The Holy Father's Monthly Intentions for the year 2010:
SEPTEMBER 2010
The Word of God as Sign of Social Development
General: That in less developed parts of the world the proclamation of the Word of God may renew people’s hearts, encouraging them to work actively toward authentic social progress.
The End of War
Missionary: That by opening our hearts to love we may put an end to the numerous wars and conflicts which continue to bloody our world.
2 comments:
hi there! this is really a beautiful reflection. Christmas has lost its true meaning for some people because they have lost the spirit of expectancy. Christmas has become a mere observance... i believe that Christmas is an experience and we ought to prepare for this beautiful experience really well...
i posted this to my facebook account because i know it could help a lot of people to really prepare for this wonderful occasion. thanks and God bless.
marilet de guzman
my email add is mariletdg@yahoo.com
hi there! this is really a beautiful reflection. Christmas has lost its true meaning for some people because they have lost the spirit of expectancy. Christmas has become a mere observance... i believe that Christmas is an experience and we ought to prepare for this beautiful experience really well...
i posted this to my facebook account because i know it could help a lot of people to really prepare for this wonderful occasion. thanks and God bless.
marilet de guzman
my email add is mariletdg@yahoo.com
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