YOU ARE NOT A WOLF!

Feast of Sts. Timothy and Titus Luke 10:1-9 “See, I am sending you out like lambs into the midst of wolves” My dear friends we are called to behave like lamb in the midst of wolves. Wolves were considered dangerous, deceptive and desirous of the weak. Who are they? This might sound judgmental and harsh but their is certain truth with what I am going to say. Wolves are those false teachers within the Church. They love to Lord over the ignorant and the weak. They are those somebody who love to spread fake news in the cyber world. They are those people in the government taking advantage of their power and position. They are those parents and guardians who abandon their parental responsibility. They are those abusive individuals. They might be someone close to you. Be wise! There are presence of wolves everywhere. That is why we need someone to help us to fight for this kind of enemy. How? Never walk alone. Shun individualism. “And He sent them two by two.” Friends, learn from this: “Alone we can do little, together we can do so much.” Be part of something bigger than yourself. There are wolves in the church, in the government, in the schools, in our family and basically around us. “Take courage” says the Lord. We will surely meet hostility and hatred because of Jesus but continue to bear witness to God’s values and teachings. Behave and act like a lamb because you are not a wolf. Blessings Fr. Jhack

BRING JESUS.

Wednesday within the Third weeknin Ordinary Time: Year C Feast day of Sts. Timothy and Titus Luke 10:1-9 The readings today all point to the central theme of proclaiming the Good News. In the Gospel today, Jesus sends out pairs of two on a mission in order to preach together where Jesus plans to go. Why two by two? Because proclaiming the kingfom of God is not a solitary mission, its not a one man show, nor individual activity but a COMMUNITARIAN MISSION. In going for mission, we don’t need to bring our temporal and material possesions. People don’t need it. What they need is Jesus. People don’t need our achievements and recognitions. What they need is Jesus. Temporal possessions brings artificial happiness but Jesus gives us real joy. If we have Jesus, peace is assured and hospitality of people is secured. Jesus also told his disciples, I am sending you “like lambs among wolves”. Friends, what are you? Do you behave like lamb or are you like a wolf? Simetimes I feel guilty because I felt like I am a wolf sent to the group of innocent lambs. Instead of bringing Jesus to others I brought with me my pride, my selfishness, my achievements. These things sometimes distract the imperative tasks of spreading the goodnews. Today, our gospel is telling me, "Fr. Jhack like the disciples you are sent to go out to spread God's kingdom but carry no purse, no bag, bring no sandals."Why is this? To bring nothing means to save me and you from the trap of materialism. All we need to bring is JESUS. Only Jesus, always Jesus. If we bring Jesus we can cure the sick. If we bring Jesus, we can cast out demons. If we bring Jesus we can be the source of healing and peace. If we bring Jesus people will welcome you and give you something to eat. Suffice it to say, if we have Jesus, we have everything so why bother to carry those unnecessary stuffs. Right? Please don’t be ashamed to proclaim God's message for God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but power of love and self-discipline. Let us asked Jesus that those who are called for mission especially the (bishops, priests, deacons, seminarians) will behave like lambs not as wolves. May they bring the Bible not their iphones. May they will bring the cross not the sword. As you go out, bring Jesus with you, ONLY JESUS, ALWAYS JESUS. Blessings Fr. Jhack