"Bulahan kamo nga mga imol - inyo ang Ginharian sang Dios"

Ebanghelyo subong nga Adlaw (Lucas 6:20-26)

Miyerkules (Setyembre 11)

Gintulok ni Jesus ang iya mga gintuton-an kag ginsingganan: “Bulahan kamo nga mga imol, Kay inyo ang Ginharian sang Dios!

“Bulahan kamo nga ginagutom karon, Kay pagabusgon kamo! “Bulahan kamo nga nagahibi karon, Kay magakadlaw kamo!

“Bulahan kamo kon ang mga tawo magdumot sa inyo, magsikway sa inyo, magpasipala sa inyo, kag magtawag sa inyo nga malaut tungod sa Anak sang Tawo.

Magkalipay kamo kon ina matabo, kag maghinugyaw kamo, kay daku ang inyo balos sa langit. Kay amo man ini ang ginhimo sang ila mga katigulangan sa mga propeta.

“Pero kailo man kamo Nga mga manggaranon karon, Nga nakaagom na Sang mahapos nga pagpangabuhi! 

“Kailo man kamo Nga mga busog karon, Kay gutomon kamo! “Kailo man kamo Nga nagakadlaw karon, Kay magapangasubo Kag magahibi kamo!

“Kailo man kamo kon ang tanan nga mga tawo magdayaw sa inyo, kay amo man ini ang ginhimo sang ila mga katigulangan sa di-matuod nga mga propeta.”

Prayers:

"Lord Jesus, increase my hunger for you and show me the way that leads to everlasting happiness and peace. May I desire you above all else and find perfect joy in doing your will."

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Reflection of the Daily Gospel:

When you encounter misfortune, grief, or tragic loss, how do you respond? With fear or faith? With passive resignation or with patient hope and trust in God? We know from experience that no one can escape all of the inevitable trials of life – pain, suffering, sickness, and death. When Jesus began to teach his disciples he gave them a "way of happiness" that transcends every difficulty and trouble that can weigh us down with grief and despair. Jesus began his sermon on the mount by addressing the issue of where true happiness can be found. The word beatitude literally means happiness or blessedness. Jesus' way of happiness, however, demands a transformation from within – a conversion of heart and mind which can only come about through the gift and working of the Holy Spirit.

How can one possibly find happiness in poverty, hunger, mourning, and persecution? If we want to be filled with the joy and happiness of heaven, then we must empty ourselves of all that would shut God out of our hearts. Poverty of spirit finds ample room and joy in possessing God alone as the greatest treasure possible. Hunger of the spirit seeks nourishment and strength in God's word and Spirit. Sorrow and mourning over wasted life and sin leads to joyful freedom from the burden of guilt and oppression. God reveals to the humble of heart the true source of abundant life and happiness. Jesus promises his disciples that the joys of heaven will more than compensate for the troubles and hardships they can expect in this world. Thomas Aquinas said: "No person can live without joy. That is why someone deprived of spiritual joy goes after carnal pleasures." Do you know the joy and happiness of hungering and thirsting for God alone?