ANG TAMANG "YOLO"

a personal reflection on the Gospel for the 5th Sunday of Lent 2018

God is for everyone. In fact, it is natural for man to seek God. John 12:20 says some Greeks came to Philip and asked him ‘Sir, we would like to see Jesus.’ Kahit di natin aminin hinahanap natin ng Panginoon sa ating buhay. Bakit?

Because God is life. Jesus shows us how life should be spent. Paano nga ba? Should you have the YOLO "you only live once" mentality?

Jesus teaches us in John 12:24 "Amen, amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit."

That's how you should live your life. You live by dying. What?! The Christian YOLO is this - Your Own Life Offered. Offered to what? You are called to offer it to God & others. As John 12:25 says "whoever loves his life loses it"

What can we do this Lent to practice the Christian YOLO?

• YOUR - It starts with yourself. Check yourself first. You are called to die, not physically, but to die to sin and live in righteousness. Ask God to forgive you. Kung Katoliko ka mangumpisal ka ngayong Kuwaresma.
• OWN - What do you own that you have more than enough of? Give them to the poor. You cannot bring your things to heaven but your things can help you reach heaven when you give it to the poor.
• LIFE - Are you words giving life to others? Or are your words slowly "killing" others? Watch what you say. Be cautious and make sure that your words give life. If your words offended others be quick to ask for forgiveness.
• OFFERED - Life is difficult. Suffering is part of our lives. So, instead of complaining or having self pity just offer up your suffering for the glory of God.

Your Own Life Offered. That's what Jesus himself did. Jesus showed us the way so we can follow. Trust God & follow Jesus today. - alvinfabella@yahoo.com