A call to conversion
Jesus wanted so much for the Jews to believe in him, and the good works he had done; he wanted them to repent, to change their way of life, to be more considerate, tolerant and forgiving of one another, to be charitable and compassionate and most of all to love one another. But the Pharisees and Jews, blinded by their arrogance, greed and self-righteousness were totally against him and even wanted to stone him!
In the same breath, we too are called by Jesus to conversion, to live a life with meaning. In this 21st century where technology is so advanced, we should use it wisely to help and relieve us in our work in terms of time; so that at the end of the day, we still have the time and energy to spend with our family and children; have a family dinner together where we can each talk face to face, about the happenings of the day. Perhaps we can use our free time to give some volunteer service, to help the poor, the sick, or visit the aged in a nursing home. There's so much we can learn from the elderly, if we take the time to listen to them. They have been through adversities and life's demands, so they have a lot of wisdom to share.
By God's grace, we are each given a talent (or talents, for some), and once we are able to use our talents generously for the good of all, we will find life more worthwhile and meaningful, and with that comes peace of mind, the kind of peace that only the Divine can give.
No act of kindness
no matter how small,
is ever wasted.
- Aesop-
In the same breath, we too are called by Jesus to conversion, to live a life with meaning. In this 21st century where technology is so advanced, we should use it wisely to help and relieve us in our work in terms of time; so that at the end of the day, we still have the time and energy to spend with our family and children; have a family dinner together where we can each talk face to face, about the happenings of the day. Perhaps we can use our free time to give some volunteer service, to help the poor, the sick, or visit the aged in a nursing home. There's so much we can learn from the elderly, if we take the time to listen to them. They have been through adversities and life's demands, so they have a lot of wisdom to share.
By God's grace, we are each given a talent (or talents, for some), and once we are able to use our talents generously for the good of all, we will find life more worthwhile and meaningful, and with that comes peace of mind, the kind of peace that only the Divine can give.
No act of kindness
no matter how small,
is ever wasted.
- Aesop-
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