I love watching drama serials on television. One
particular serial is entitled “Ikaw ang Pag-ibig,” which, for me, is so
inspiring and full of life lessons. But what touched me most is when the kids
return “Baby Raffa” to the belen of the Church that led to their conversion,
especially the two kids who were influenced by evil. The Baby Jesus changed
them by his presence, miracles experienced, and adventures they had.
We just ended Christmas, the feasts of the Black Nazarene
and of the Santo Niño.
Filipinos love festivities very much. But what will happen next? Two choices:
conversion or nothing.
In today’s Gospel, Jesus invites us to repent and believe
in the coming of the Kingdom of God. This is not for us to fear with judgment and
doomsday but an invitation to open our hearts to the reality that life on earth
is not the ultimate end and joy of men. To choose conversion is choosing Jesus.
Choosing Jesus is to live in joy, peace, and mercy of God.
May the Gospel today open our hearts to respond to the
call to conversion. If we wish to feel the presence and miracle of Jesus, go to
the Eucharist! If you wish to have an adventure with Jesus, live in him and
stay with him. Life will be much better; life is best with Jesus!
