SIN NO MORE

Tuesday of the Fourth Sunday of Lent Year C John 5:1-16 Three points that I would like to share. First, Jesus saw the man who had been ill for many years (thirty-eight years of waiting lying at the pool.) No one takes the initiative to help him. Our Gospel is reminding us that burden and suffering continue to oppress us if there is no one who cares. There are so much suffering because people think only of themselves. Friends, I would like you to take note of this, care is cure. When we care we can cure. When we care nobody will be sick. If we care nobody will be addicted and depressed. If we care like Jesus many will be cured. Care is the medicine for cure. Second, the Pharisee thought that keeping the laws are more important than helping someone in need. They thought that following the rules were far better than providing assistance to someone suffering. In short, the Pharisees were law abiders but charity breakers. They’re faithful to the laws but they don’t have love for the needy. Are we this kind person? For Jesus, the person is more important than the law. Saving lives supersede military checkpoints. The Gospel for today shows us that we have a God whose priority is our wellness. We have a savior whose desire is to set us free from any oppressive burdens and sufferings. Finally, we are encouraged to stop commiting sin. “Sin no more, so that nothing worse happens to you.” God is warning us, whatever wicked things we are into now, stop it. Dont do it again. Refrain from repeating thesame mistakes, stay away from sin because if you will repeat and repeat it, someday your name didnt make God smile anymore. It is sin that makes us crippled and lamed. Friends, set yourself free. “do not sin any more, so that nothing worse may happen to you.” Blessings Fr. Jhack