PPROBLEM, PERSISTENCE, PRIZE

Thursday of the 5th week in Ordinary Time Year C Mark 7:24-30 Today I would like to share 3 P’s with you. Our gospel start with a PROBLEM. What’ the problem? A Gentile woman of syrophoenician origin needed help in a desperate way. She was concerned about her daughter tormented by a demon. Shes looking for a solution but she finds series of problem as follows: 1. She is a woman: during the time of Jesus woman are not allowed to be with men in public places. It’s a taboo. 2. She is a Gentile and Jesus is a Jew. They have cultural biases to each other. 3. She was insulted. She was called “dog”. Jesus was not minding her. There are moments in our life that like this syrophoenician woman we are looking for a solution but we find series of problems. Right? But amidst of the insults and discouragement and her low social status, she never give up. She’s very PERSISTENT. PERSISTENCE is stubborness with a purpose. Brethren, never mind what others are telling about you. No amount of discrimination can stop you if you have persistence and faith. Miracles are possible if you don’t stop believing. If you are ignored, denied and refused, keep trying but be humble. Because of her persistence she got the PRIZE. The reward was; her daughter was healed. Brothers and sisters you may have so many PROBLEMS but if you are PERSISTENT God will reward you with a PRIZE. Remember this: If your plan A didnt work, the alphabet has 25 more letters. When things and occassion are disappointments, try not to be discouraged. Obstacles don’t have to stop you. Success were accomplised by tired and discouraged people who never quit. Keep the flame of optimism shine on you. No matter how bad it seems today, it will be better tomorrow. After every storm, the sun always shine. Blessings Fr. Jhack