Pamigunam para karing Pamamasa ning Katlung Domingo ning Adbiyento
Domingo ning Gaudete
Zepania 3:14-18A | Isaias 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 | Filipos 4:4-7 | Lucas 3:10-18
15 Disiembri 2024
Bro. Prince Charles Parungao Gumabon
Maralas king bie tamu, potang gagawa o makagawa tamung kasalanan ali tana man inisip o isipan ketang kaorasan a ita ing bageng gawan o gewa tamu. Nune potang iting bageng iti megawa ne, karin tamu pa sisisi. “Ot bakit gewa ke ini?” Iting kutang a iti manatili yang liligalig kekatamu, “Apatawaran naku pa kaya ning Ginu?” Atin kung metung a karanasan nung nukarin akatagmu ke ing metung a kaluguran a pari, at king kekaming random conversation kitangan ke, “Among, ing egana-gana pu ba patawaran na ning Ginu?” At nganang mekibat kanaku, “Tandanan mu, ing ali namu apatawad ning Apung Ginu, potang ali naka maniwalang agyu nakang patawaran”. At magmula kanita, ali kuna akalingwan itang sinabi na. Kaniting Katlung Domingo o awsan tamung Gaudete Sunday, paburen yung migunam tamu karing pamamasa a nung nukarin makapuntu ing lugud at pamamatawad ning Ginu.
The words in the First Reading about being dressed in salvation and justice really moved me. I know I get caught up in beating myself up over my mistakes. It’s like I forget how much God actually loves me and just wants me to be close to Him. It’s easy to get stuck in that “Mikasala ku, sigurado ku mimwa ya ing Apung Ginu king gewa ku” mindset. But Isaiah paints this beautiful picture of God actively clothing us in grace. It reminds me that even when I stumble, God’s arms are still open, ready to pull me back in and remind me that I’m loved. It’s a good reminder to stop focusing on my shortcomings and start focusing on how much God wants to be close to me, just as I am.
Reflecting on John the Baptist’s message, I’m struck by how much it ties into the idea of forgiveness. John called people to repentance, a turning away from sin, which inherently involves forgiving ourselves and others. It makes me think about how holding onto grudges or past hurts really weighs me down, cluttering my heart and mind. But in choosing to forgive, I’m not just doing a favor for the other person; I’m creating space within myself. It’s like decluttering a room – by letting go of the old, I make room for something new and beautiful. This leads me to reflect, let us repent to the Lord, most especially at times when it is hard for us to forgive others. These are the moments when we most need God’s grace and strength to overcome our resentment and offer forgiveness. Kalupa ning kasebian, “Ing Ginu pin apapatawaran na ngan, yaku pang tau ing ali?”, mayan yang sabyan, masakit yang gawan. Pero palage ku iti ing paralan a tune munie tula karing pusu tamu – potang biyasa tanang mamatawad. We may also have an “excess” of forgiveness to offer – a willingness to let go of past hurts, even when it’s difficult.
This Advent, as we prepare for Jesus’ coming, we may move forward with a lighter heart, a clearer mind, and a stronger sense of who we are in God.