DIVINE WHISPER with FR. PIUSRALPH EFFIONG, SMMM

SATURDAY OF THE 25th WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME OF THE YEAR (II)

Mystery of the day: Joyful 

Table of the Word:  Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:8;   Luke 9:43-45

Theme: Be conscious of the end of the beginning.

“Remember your creator in the days of your youth before the dust returns to the earth and the spirit returns to God.” (Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:8)

Reflection for the day:

Every now and then, the Holy Mother Church keeps on reminding us of that "day of days," when neither know the hour not the second is known. To some who trust in their chariots and horses life is endless, for they see eternity in their wealth. Many pray for this day not to come soon, even at old age. 

Amidst this conviction what will be, will certainly be for God has the final say.

In the light of this, that the author of the book of Ecclesiastes - Qoheleth in his continuous definition of human existence avers:

“Remember your creator in the days of your youth before the dust returns to the earth and the spirit returns to God.” (Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:8).

The first chapter of this same book gave us the synopsis of the emptiness of human existence that outside God every struggle is vanity of vanities.

"Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher, vanity of vanities! All is vanity. What does man gain by all the toil at which he toils under the sun?" (Ecclesiastes 1:2-3).

For with God, we find fulfilment, solace and serenity. He is over every other creature in creation as He remains eternal Creator.

Therefore, now that we are vibrant and youthful, what seed are we planting? What is the expectation of our produce? Where do we bank our trust and hope? These and many are thought provoking questions without ready-made answers for we need self-introspection. It is only when we discern on this that we will be able to know where we are heading to. 

However, let us keep in mind that life is procession and never a recession but as a procession, "Where am I heading to?" should be the question. 

Finally,  I left us this morning with this fundamental question "Where am I going to from here?" Peace, be with you!

Let us pray

Merciful Lord, Yours is the earth and its fullness, accept we pray the homage of our lips. And grant us the grace to be ever conscious of our last days, where we will be judged according to our thoughts, words and actions. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

 Amen.

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