SORROW TO JOY

Thursday of the Sixth Week of Easter Year C John 16:16-20 “You will weep and mourn while the world rejoices, you will grieve but your grief will turn into joy.” Today, our gospel reading is reminding us that all sufferings are only temporary-“just a while.” There is always joy after the pain. After the darkness comes the sun. After the storms comes a calm. Failure is not final. Our God cares for our sorrows. He will surely turn our grief into rejoicing. Our mourning will be transformed into dancing. Pains and struggles of whatever forms are just passing. Problems has an expiration date. Friends, whatever causes you pain, it will subside someday. Nothing will last forever. All will be well. Friends, today allow God to turn your grief into joy. Surrender to Him all your worries. There is comfort in knowing that everything is temporary. So if things are going good, enjoy it because it won’t last forever. And if it things are going bad, don’t worry it won’t last forever either. Everything is bound to end but God’s love will never end. Don’t stress yourself too much because no matter how bad the situation is....it will surely change. Embrace the struggle and let it make you stronger. Your pain is just a “little while.” This pandemic is just a “little while.” Your financial struggle is just a moment. Your emotional distress is soon to end. Your healing is on the way because your pain is just a little while. “You will grieve, but your grief will become joy.” Blessings Fr. Jhack