Sunday, September 26, 2010
Luke 16:19-31
Jesus said to the Pharisees: "There was a rich man who dressed in purple garments and fine linen and dined sumptuously each day. And lying at his door was a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who would gladly have eaten his fill of the scraps that fell from the rich man's table. Dogs even used to come and lick his sores. When the poor man died, he was carried away by angels to the bosom of Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried, and from the netherworld, where he was in torment, he raised his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side. And he cried out, 'Father Abraham, have pity on me. Send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am suffering torment in these flames.' Abraham replied, 'My child, remember that you received what was good during your lifetime while Lazarus likewise received what was bad; but now he is comforted here, whereas you are tormented. Moreover, between us and you a great chasm is established to prevent anyone from crossing who might wish to go from our side to yours or from your side to ours.' He said, 'Then I beg you, father, send him to my father's house, for I have five brothers, so that he may warn them, lest they too come to this place of torment.' But Abraham replied, 'They have Moses and the prophets. Let them listen to them.' He said, 'Oh no, father Abraham, but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.' Then Abraham said, 'If they will not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded if someone should rise from the dead.'"
Jesus said to the Pharisees: "There was a rich man who dressed in purple garments and fine linen and dined sumptuously each day. And lying at his door was a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who would gladly have eaten his fill of the scraps that fell from the rich man's table. Dogs even used to come and lick his sores. When the poor man died, he was carried away by angels to the bosom of Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried, and from the netherworld, where he was in torment, he raised his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side. And he cried out, 'Father Abraham, have pity on me. Send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am suffering torment in these flames.' Abraham replied, 'My child, remember that you received what was good during your lifetime while Lazarus likewise received what was bad; but now he is comforted here, whereas you are tormented. Moreover, between us and you a great chasm is established to prevent anyone from crossing who might wish to go from our side to yours or from your side to ours.' He said, 'Then I beg you, father, send him to my father's house, for I have five brothers, so that he may warn them, lest they too come to this place of torment.' But Abraham replied, 'They have Moses and the prophets. Let them listen to them.' He said, 'Oh no, father Abraham, but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.' Then Abraham said, 'If they will not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded if someone should rise from the dead.'"
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Mary Jane Bugarin Anesmy reflection...
Since i've heard and learn the gospel, the true salvation Im trying to do such good thing and if there are times that ive made mistakes or hurt anyone ill try to cover up what ive done wrong, i'll try to set it clear like ...what the gospel said. that's why the only one i ask for is to share the knowledge i have, if you made someone hurt, do something you have a chance to accept what youve done and say sorry. while you have a chance, do it now. just like the rich man he repent too late, he was not able to share the message or warn them whats waiting for them in 2nd life.See MoreSeptember 27 at 12:43am · · 1 personYou like this.
Edgardo LucenaThe message of our Gospel today says about a great "chasm" established between what looks like heaven and hell. In tagalog, mayroong isang malaking bangin na inilagay sa pagitan ni Lazaro at ng mayamang tao. "Upang ang narini ay hindi makap...ariyan at ang mga nariyan ay hindi makaparini."
This part of the Gospel today struck me because it implies that once you're doomed, there's no chance of crossing to the other side which is comfort (heaven) from the torment of flames (hell). Hence, it leads us also that there is the presence of heaven and hell.
Second, the "sin" of ignoring a person who is in need of shelter, food and caring could also lead us to the "flames", although others believe that it's not our business anymore, but just like the rich person who shows no mercy, he ended up in the "torment of flames."
I believe it is everyone's responsibility to extend help whenever one is needed. Let's open up our hearts to the needy, the poor, and the sick. So that we may continue receiving God's blessing.
Lord, I pray that we strive to help people in need, as often as we can and bless us with compassion to enable us to extend the sincere service of helping other people.
God bless!See MoreSeptember 27 at 12:43am ·- Edgardo Lucena Amen I say to that Sis Jane. If you have to say sorry, don't procrastinate. Do it now! God bless!September 27 at 12:49am ·
- Mary Jane Bugarin Anes thanks po sa like and sa daily gospel kahit po magkaiba ang interpretation natin iba ang impact, it touch my heart napakasarap po magserve kay Jesus and to share his wonderful works. And I realized when you do good things hindi po masasayang it is well appreciated when you face the moment of truth. I'll thank God for having bro Ed marami pa po akong natututunan. kahit po minsan trying to practice my english woooshhh nose bleed!! tnx po brod, more blessing!!!September 27 at 1:01am ·
- Edgardo LucenaThe feeling is mutual sis. Sa Bible sharing it's not important kung magkakaiba tayo ng interpretation. Maski nga sa mass, subukan mong magsimba ng magkasunod na Misa, You'll be surprised magkaiba ang sermon ng Pari. It's really amazing how ...God works. Everyday me ibat iba tayong natututunan sa kanya. Lalo na pag hinahanap mo sya at inaaral mo ang mga salita nya. You'll be more spiritual than religious.
God bless you and your family!See MoreSeptember 27 at 3:03pm · 
Mayeth Dacayo ManuelDati ang paniwala ko e ang buhay dito sa lupa ay kabaligtaran pag nasa langit ka na.Kung ano daw ang di mo nakamit na kaginhawahan dito sa lupa ay makukuha mo sa langit.After all the talks i've heard, nalaman ko na you make your own life he...re on earth. If you want to be happy, gawin mo ang magagawa pa para maging happy ka. pagtanggap lang yun sa situation mo ngayon.we make our own decisions. if we want to make our life hell here on earth well, it's our choice. si Lord e laging andyan, if we need them. Hindi Niya tayo ginagawang robot na lahat ng gusto Niya e dapat gawin natin. Pero sa mga decisions natin na kasama Siya e siguradong we will never go wrong. HInihintay lang Niya tayo na lumapit sa Kanya. It's our choice.See MoreSeptember 29 at 2:49pm · · 1 personLoading...
Cora Pineda Remigio very true, mayeth....September 29 at 6:21pm ·- Mayeth Dacayo Manuel thanks cora. sali ka na. tama si ed, sa bible reflections, walang mali at tama. it is how you read the bible. it is how you understand it. always think na kapag nag basa ka. si Lord ang kausap mo.at ano mang interpretation mo ay para sa iyo yun. parang sinasabi iyon ni Lord sa iyo..September 29 at 7:29pm · · 1 personLoading...
- Mary Jane Bugarin Anes i agree to that sis mayeth, and to make my bible reading more effective i started with my short prayer to guide me and understand it better, it really help us a lot when it comes in decisions making in our life, i always ask for the sign, through bible reading i should say that ive made my decision right and its proven. the book of John was my favorite written in holy bible its always remind me how Jesus loves me.September 29 at 11:46pm ·
- Edgardo Lucena I always pray before I share my reflection because I believe it's His message and not mine. We only serve as channels to spread His word. God bless!Thursday at 12:20am · · 1 personLoading...
- Mary Jane Bugarin Anes amen po kaya nga effective tagos sa puso . . ..
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