LOVE IS THE GREATEST LAW.

Tuesday of the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C Mark 2:23-28 The Pharisees were people who always noticed the shortcomings of others. They were law abiders but charity breakers. They were ritualistic persons but fond of judging and critizicing others around them. They were strict observers of the law but hard on people. For the Pharisees sabbath is more on observing the laws and keeping the regulations. They were legalistic type of people. Friends, in our life we will always met people even inside the church who behave like Pharisees. We will always have people around us who value rules than relationships. Today we are reminded that people are more valuable than rules and laws. The good of the people is the greatest law. When youre doing your devotions and disturbed by a hungry person, feed the poor first then proceed to your devotions. Let us strive to keep the Sabbath holy by being kind and merciful to the least, lost and last. Deeds of mercy must not be neglected even on the Sabbath. The best way to observe the day of rest is to engage in deeds of kindness. Our worship is useless if we are indiferent to others. A rules-based religion is no more than a modern-day Phariseeism. Brethren, our religion is not law-centered religion but love-centered one. Remember that! Our belief does not make us a better person, our behaviour does. Blessings Fr. Jhack

JOY is vivid sign of God’s presence.

Monday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time Mark 2:18-22 The gospel tells us that to be with Jesus is an experience of JOY. “Can the wedding guests mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them?” Jesus identifies Himself with the bridegroom. Today, we are reminded that JOY is the presence of God. Friends, if the Lord is with us, there is no reason to do fasting. “Can the wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is with them?” Jesus wants you to be happy. Being cheerful keeps us healthy but being gloomy on the other hand is killing us softly. Feasting instead of fasting must be our response because a wedding party is a time for rejoicing. When we have Jesus He will turn our mourning into dancing. Let us spread the radiance of joy. Finally, when we do fasting we do not need to compare our piety to others. Stop comparing just do your thing. Guys, there are so many beautiful reasons to be happy. Be happy not because everything is good, but because you can see the good in everything. You know what, the kingdom of God is like a wedding feast so rejoice. Mourning and fasting are not the right disposition to celebrate. Folks, rejoice in the Lord. Happiness is a decision. You will be exactly as happy as you decide to be. NB: You were never created to live depressed, defeated, guilty, or unworthy. You were created to be victorious and happy. Blessings Fr. Jhack