“Pabay-i lang ninyo ang magamay nga mga kabataan sa pagkari sa akon"

Ebanghelyo subong nga Adlaw (Mateo 19:13-15)
Sabado (Agosto 17)

May mga tawo nga nagdala kay Jesus sang magamay nga mga kabataan agod tungtongan niya sila sang iya kamot kag pangamuyoan, pero ginsabdong sila sang mga gintuton-an.

Si Jesus nagsiling, “Pabay-i lang ninyo ang magamay nga mga kabataan sa pagkari sa akon, kag indi ninyo sila pagpunggi, kay ang Ginharian sang langit ila sang mga kasubong nila.”

Gintungtong ni Jesus ang iya kamot sa ila kag sa tapos sini naglakat sia.

Prayers:

"Lord Jesus, may we never hinder our youth from coming to you to receive your blessing, instruction, and healing power. Make our youth strong in faith and in character that they may follow you zealously. And as we grow with age, may we never lose that child-like simplicity and humility which draws us into your loving presence."

***

Reflection of the Daily Gospel:

Do you seek to help others draw near to the Lord? The parents who brought their children to Jesus wanted Jesus to lay his hands upon them. They knew of the healing power, both physical and spiritual, which came from Jesus' touch. Jesus, in turn, rebuked his disciples for hindering the children from coming. The disciples may have wanted to shield Jesus from the nuisance of noisy children. But Jesus delighted in the children and demonstrated that God's love has ample room for everyone, including children. No one is unimportant to God. He comes to each person individually and uniquely that he might touch them with his healing love and power. Do you show kindness to the youth you encounter in your neighborhood, home, and church and do you pray for them that they may grow in the knowledge and wisdom of Jesus Christ?