The bell has just gone off. I mean, the church bell which has signalled that it's already 6 pm. Like early this morning and at noontime, the bell has often reminded people to pray the Angelus. Whenever I am at home and would hear that bell ringing I cannot help but pause for a while and lift myself to God who humbled Himself to be like one of us. I cannot help but praise Him whose conception in the womb of the Immaculate Virgin is always remembered in the Angelus. And yes, I cannot help but renew my trust in Him as we all face a year which we hope would be a better one.
There have been lots of predictions for 2006, but there are 10 which we can truly put our faith on. Here's what a good soul told me:
1.The Bible will still have the answers.
2. Prayer will still work.
3. The Holy Spirit will still move.
4. God will still inhabit the praises of His people.
5. There will still be God-anointed preaching.
6. There will still be singing of praise.
7. God will still pour out blessings upon His people.
8. There will still be room at the Cross.
9. Jesus will still love you.
10. Jesus will still save the lost.
It's Week of Prayer for Christian Unity from 18-25 January. Let's all do our part asking God's Spirit to empower us who call ourselves Christians to reach out to those who also recognize Jesus as their Lord and God, but belong to other religions. Together, we can make this world a place where God truly reigns.
I just wonder if our own parish communities are ready to reach out when we have failed miserably in reaching out to our fellow parishioners...
Take for example the recent Parish Centennial Anniversary. A survey organized by our web revealed that people were not aware of it. It would have been an avenue to offer that hand to others who may not have been in church for ages or for those who wanted to serve God and His people or those who do not really know the parish at all. It's a shame that those in position have let this golden opportunity slip off their very hands.
Thank God, my colleagues and I were spared from such a horrible mess!
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