ALLERGIC SA HIRAP?… Reflection for August 28, 2005
"Life is difficult!" That is how M. Scott Peck started his book "The Road Less Travelled". It may sound pessimistic but that’s the reality. Mahirap ang buhay at mahirap mabuhay! Kaya marami sa atin "Allergic sa Hirap". Ayaw mainitan, ayaw magutom, ayaw maglakad ng malayo, ayaw tumulong, ayaw magsakripisyo… kasi… mahirap! Life is a series of problems. Kakatapos lang masolve ng isa, may kapalit agad! Before, I thought that becoming a priest would exclude me from sufferings and problems in life… hindi pala! Jesus was correct, "Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me." To be a follower of Christ, one must be a good disciple or learner (from the meaning of the word in Latin) first! We are invited by Christ to learn from Him. Learn what? The lesson of suffering!!! Christ embraced the sufferings and torments of what it means to be a Son of God. Me, as a Christian, as follower of Christ must learn also to endure the sufferings and torments of what it means to be His disciple. Let us embrace the our crosses everyday… studies, work, nagging parents, disobedient children, hypocritical friends, inconsiderate boss, etc..etc.. Wag tayong allergic sa paghihirap. ‘Pag walang hirap, walang krus… ‘pag walang krus… walang Kristo!
