Don’t be Lazy

Wednesday of the First week in Ordinary Time Mark 1:29-39 Today’s gospel reading present to us how busy and productive Jesus was. He was nit tired of healing the sick. From sundown to sunrise he makes himself available preaching and teaching, casting out demons and spending time in prayer. Indeed it was a hectic and productive day. Today allow me to share 3P’s with you. First, like Jesus always remember your PRIORITIES in life. What is your goal? Execute your purpose. Focus onnyour targe. Know what matters most and invest your time feeding your focus. Like Samuel in today’s first reading serve the Lord and be ready to answer Yes when He calls you. Like Jesus never waste your time. Like the mother-in-law of Peter when your body is physically able and fit spend it in serving those who help you. Friends, it is wonderful to be blessed but it is more awesome to be a blessing. Second, when you know your priorities you will always be PRODUCTIVE. That’s the second P stands for. Production will destroy the influence of laziness in our life. Whether we like or not, sometimes we have the tendency to do nothing. There is in us the unwillingness to use our energy. We have dull moments. We lost our passion and interests. Keepmthis in mind that laziness is the mothers of all evils. Three signs to determine that you are influence by laziness. One, you have an excuse for everything. Two, you always procrastinate and third, you are allergic to change. You hate commitments and no lists of specific tasks. Never be lazy because there is no holiness in laziness. Final P is PRAYER. Jesus amidst of his hectic schedules he never forget to refuel. Prayer is our spiritual battery. Like Samuel just say: “Speak Lord your servant is listening.” Friends, don’t be lazy to pray. Time spent with God is priceless. Time with God is time well spent. Blessings Fr. Jhack

CARE IS CURE

Wednesday of the First week in Ordinary Time Mark 1:29-39 Our gospel present to us how busy Jesus was. After He left the synagogue He went to the house of Simon and He heals Simon’s mother-in-law. I love how Jesus did the healing. “He came, grasped her hand and help her up.” Today we are reminded that miracles and healings are possible when there is an encounter (personal touch.) When someone is sick the most effective medicine is our presence. Friends, when we care we can cure. Care is cure! After all His hectic ministry, Jesus went to a deserted place and there He prayed. Friends, Jesus is reminding us that amidst of our busy schedules let us not forget to spent time with God. Nobody is too busy, it is just a matter of priorities. Nobody is ever too busy, if they are interested they will make time. Let us always start our day with consultation with God through prayer. Friends, never start your program without an opening prayer. Don’t eat without thanking God first for the good in your table. Never start driving without praying. Today find time to go to your desserted places and there speak to the Lord. Time spent with God is priceless! The way we spend our time defines who we are. NB: Don’t be lazy. There is no holiness in laziness. Blessings Fr. Jhack