BRING THE WORD NOT THE SWORD

Conversion of St. Paul Mark 16:15-18 Today we celebrate the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle. From being Saul who was once a great notorious persecutor of the early christians; he became Paul and turned to be a great apostle to the Gentiles. Three points that I would like to share today. First, conversion is not impossible. If God himself has called Saul who caused the suffering and misery of many early christians, he can also transform us from being beast to best. Friends, like St. Paul our life is constantly under construction. God is not finished yet with us. (Read Philippians 1:6) Let us be reminded that God is still putting our life in it’s proper place and perspective just the way He planned it. God is not done with us. It is not over until He says it is over. There is always something to improve in us. Everyday God is giving us the opportunity to better ourselves. Friends, if you are not aware that you are the cause of the misery and suffering of others; God will surely give you a Damascus” experience so that you will become a great source of joy, healing, unity and blessings. God is not finished writing your story. Second, encounter with the Jesus will change us instantly. When we encounter the Lord, He will change the way we think. He will change our perspectives. He will make our vission clearer and sharper. He will give us new heart, new passion and new interesting mission. Just be aware that every goods that comes to ourlives are the result of our connection with Jesus. Now, what what do we need to do? Today’s gospel is telling us to believe. Have faith! You will not be condemened if you believe. You can work miracles if you believe. What miracles? Those who believe in Jesus can cast out demons. You can speak in new tongues. You can cure sickness and no deadly drink can hurt you. Suffice it to say, God will give you the ability to transform the world and make it a better place to live in. Paul conversion does not only change himself but it also change the world. Finally, the conversion of St. Paul is inviting us to break away from our former evil ways of life. Nowadays, our world needs “St. Paul’s” who will take the goodnews to all the world. Be reminded that conversion is not a solo flight. It is not a one man-show. We need someone to guide us. We need the help of others around us to better ourselves. In the same way, God will always give you someone to accompany you to the road of conversion. Friends, never be discouraged because God will always sent you an Ananias to guide you to start your new journey. God will never sends you into a situation alone. He will always send yoy the right one at the right time. And most importantly, never forget that God is with you forever to finish your race. Go out to all the world and proclaim the goodnews.Bring the WORD not the SWORD. Blessings Fr. Jhack

BEAST TO BEST.

Tuesday within in the Third Week in Ordinary Time: Year C Mark 16:15-18 Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle Our gospel reading for today speaks about the importance of believing. “The one who believes and is baptized will be saved, but the one who does not believe will be condemned.” Friends, never stop believing because miracles happens everyday. There is always hope even when we are at the lowest point of our life. I am a living testimony for that. You know what, there was a moment in my life when I thought it was the end of everything. I felt like my dreams was shattered and I felt like miracles are impossible. Im hoping against hope but I was mistaken because life taught me that failures are not final. Brethren, believe in what you pray for. What we believe, we receive. Friends, the world change when we change our perspective. Saul was once a Christian persecutor turns to be Paul and became great apostle to the Gentiles. Have patience, God is not finish yet. The conversion of St. Paul is reminding us that our life is constantly under construction. There is always something to improve. Your miracle could be just around the corner. Everything is going to be okay at the end! NB: Like St. Paul, let us transform ourselves from BEAST TO BEST! Switch from BITTER TO BETTER. Believe that what is IMPOSSIBLE will become POSSIBLE. Blessings, Fr. Jhack