Year A - 26th Sunday in ordinary time

The obedient son

Matthew 21:28-32
28 "What do you think? A man had two sons; he went to the first and said, 'Son, go and work in the vineyard today.' 29 He answered, 'I will not'; but later he changed his mind and went. 30 The father went to the second and said the same; and he answered, 'I go, sir'; but he did not go. 31 Which of the two did the will of his father?" They said, "The first." Jesus said to them, "Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are going into the kingdom of God ahead of you. 32 For John came to you in the way of righteousness and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him; and even after you saw it, you did not change your minds and believe him.

There will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance. I call everyone to follow the commandments, to repent, and to become a witness of my word. All human beings have to struggle against the powers of sin. Sin works as a dark invisible cloud that menaces the purity of every soul and if nothing is done, it destroys and causes eternal death. The commandments have brought back many souls from eternal damnation, they have inspired repentance and change, they have kept spiritual order throughout the ages. Some people cover themselves with their false religiosity pretending to be clean on the outside, while their interior is full of darkness and death. I am offended by hypocrisy because I read the heart of every person. In the spiritual life, you do not need to be seen by others doing your spiritual works; you do not need to impress any one except God, since the Eternal One is the only one who can give eternal rewards to you. Therefore work silently doing your good works, admit your sinfulness and present yourself humbly before me every day, do not count your spiritual riches, empty yourself and bring your offering to me. My immediate reward to you will be my peace, which is not like the peace you receive from men; it is that joy that only comes from me. I am the God of sinners. How fortunate you are when you admit to be a sinner and repent, how fortunate you are to come to me in your needs. I receive you with great joy because you are mine, you have cost me so much, I have died for your sins and I am glorified when you accept me as your Savior and Lord.
Author: Joseph of Jesus and Mary

EU SOU A LUZ DO MUNDO

EU SOU O CAMINHO, A VERDADE E A VIDA

KESEPIAN

Friedrich Nietzsche

Burung-burung gagak berteriakDan berdengung terbang ke kota:
Salju akan turun segera -
Bahagialah dia yang kini masih -
berkampung halaman!Kini kau berdiri kaku,
Menengok ke belakang, ah!
betapa lama sudah!
Mengapa kau yang tolol
Sewaktu musim dingin menjelang - larikan diri ke dunia?
Dunia itu pintu gerbangKe seribu gurun bisu dan dingin!
Yang kehilangan,
Yang kau kehilangan,
takkan berhenti di mana pun jua.
Kini kau berdiri pucat,
Terkutuk untuk ngembarai musim salju,
Bagaikan asap,Yang mencari langit yang lebih dingin selalu.
Terbanglah, burung, teriakkanLagumu dalam nada-burung-gurun! -
Umpetkanlah, kau yang tolol,
Hatimu yang berdarah di dalam es dan ejekan!
Burung-burung gagak berteriakDan berdengung terbang ke kota:
Salju akan turun segera,
Celakalah dia yang tak berkampung halaman!

MAX DAUTHENDAY (1867-1918)

KEPADA CIKURAIO gunung,
yang nyundul angkasa,Puncakmu nyaksikan jaman segala,
Engkau yang abadi,
yang tak dapat menjadi tua,
Tahun-tahun yang berlalu tak mengganggumu jua.
Dan abad-abad yang lewat tiada pula kaurasa
Bila kau sejukkan dahi di angkasa.
Kau telah hidup waktu lelaki pertamaMerebut hati wanita yang semula.
Kau tetap akan hidup bila pasangan penghabisan
Lenyap pada peradaban penutupan.
Betapa penting kuanggap kesusahanku.
Betapa penting hari kemarin, harini dan esok.
Kau mengajar melihat jauh di atas keseharian,
Kau mengajar untuk percaya pada Keabadian.
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DEUS PROTEGE A VIDA DO SER HUMANO

A VIDA É BELA

DEUS É AMOR, ELE AMA CADA UM DE NÓS

A Glória do Criador nos Esplendores da Criação (Sal. 8)

(Foto Ir. Ma. Delia, SSpS)
Sem cessar Deus continua a criar o mundo onde o homem habita. Todas as maravilhas continuam a proclamar "Deus é Vivo, hoje e para sempre"!