“And when they saw it they all murmured, “He has gone in to be the guest of a man who is a sinner.” And Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have defrauded any one of anything, I restore it fourfold.” And Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, since he also is a son of Abraham. For the Son of man came to seek and to save the lost.”
Excerpt, Gospel Reading, Tuesday 19th Nov. 2024 – LUKE 19:1-10.
So, today’s teaching is a typical exemplification of how God is more persuaded by our deliberate positive efforts to become better.
If Christ would perceive, then, acknowledge the efforts of Zacchaeus, though, sinful as he was, and yet offered to be a guest at his house, then, we, too, our own deliberate efforts are certainly not unnoticed.
Dear friend, though, we live and exist in a sinful world, where vulgarity as well as slothful, immoral and disingenuous acts have become conventional, nevertheless, when we strive to live above board, God takes notice of us.
God spoke proudly of Job because he lived uprightly in a dysfunctional world. God was also merciful to Lot and his family because they dared to live differently amidst a corrupt people.
And in today’ teaching, though, Zacchaeus while still steeped in his cheating ways, he made a deliberate positive effort to by climbing a tree to have a fleeting glance of that much talked about itinerant Rabbi.
That effort, my dear friend, was noticed by God and l it changed his life forever.
Dear friend, we, too, God is seeing us as in our daily lives we take steps to positively change our ways. We should never give up, we must persist.
Remember, God is more persuaded by our deliberate positive efforts to become better.
Have a fantastic day folks.
#Blessed_Carlo_Acutis! #Pray_for_us!
– Akase F. Agabo
19th Nov. 2024.
Believing and Trusting in God
“But he cried out all the more, Son of David, have mercy on me!” . . . . . . . . . . . .“What do you want me to do for you?” He said, “Lord, let me receive my sight.” And Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has made you well.” And immediately he received his sight . . . . . . . .’
Excerpt, Gospel Reading, Monday 18th November 2024 – LUKE 18:35-43.
So, blind trust in God and total submission to His will is the ultimate.
When one gets a piece of land. Tills that land, cultivates and plants on it. Ensuring that it is properly weeded and the appropriate fertilizer is applied to the soil.
One mustn’t yet go trusting in all these efforts they put in alone, hoping in them that they may have a good yield.
Truly, by all human standards and scientifically, one is supposed to have good yields from such efforts.
Nevertheless, when we put our trust only in our efforts, we may be disappointed. Our farm may have full, fresh and green leaves, but may have little or no yields.
Meanwhile, one who puts in less than half of our efforts may experience a bumper harvest. The difference could be that, the other person did their bit and trusted the remainder into the glorious hand of God. It is God that gives and brings about increase.
The blind man in today’s teaching knew about trusting God completely blindly and he utilised it to his good.
Do we by chance think that Christ didn’t know what the man wants? Of course, he knew, however, he made the blind man to come to him.
Then, Christ asked him what he wants and without any equivocations, he was brief, clear and straightforward as possible in stating his need.
Christ would have just even waved his hand and the man could have received his sight. Nevertheless, he made him come to him and had an interaction with him.
Christ necessitated the interaction with the blind man just to further his teaching and teach us something vital.
First, we must persist as the blind man did. Then we should be clear, brief and straightforward with our request as did the blind man. And lastly, and most important, we must believe and have faith.
Recall that Christ said that it was the blind man’s faith that made him well.
Dear friend, notwithstanding our hard work, the most important thing afterwards, is to trust everything to God , believing and having faith in Him.
May God avail us the grace to permit His will to be realised in our life.
Have a fantastic day and a fulfilled week folks.
#Blessed_Carlo_Acutis! #Pray_for_us!
– Akase F. Agabo
18th Nov. 2024.
Excerpt, Gospel Reading, Monday 18th November 2024 – LUKE 18:35-43.
So, blind trust in God and total submission to His will is the ultimate.
When one gets a piece of land. Tills that land, cultivates and plants on it. Ensuring that it is properly weeded and the appropriate fertilizer is applied to the soil.
One mustn’t yet go trusting in all these efforts they put in alone, hoping in them that they may have a good yield.
Truly, by all human standards and scientifically, one is supposed to have good yields from such efforts.
Nevertheless, when we put our trust only in our efforts, we may be disappointed. Our farm may have full, fresh and green leaves, but may have little or no yields.
Meanwhile, one who puts in less than half of our efforts may experience a bumper harvest. The difference could be that, the other person did their bit and trusted the remainder into the glorious hand of God. It is God that gives and brings about increase.
The blind man in today’s teaching knew about trusting God completely blindly and he utilised it to his good.
Do we by chance think that Christ didn’t know what the man wants? Of course, he knew, however, he made the blind man to come to him.
Then, Christ asked him what he wants and without any equivocations, he was brief, clear and straightforward as possible in stating his need.
Christ would have just even waved his hand and the man could have received his sight. Nevertheless, he made him come to him and had an interaction with him.
Christ necessitated the interaction with the blind man just to further his teaching and teach us something vital.
First, we must persist as the blind man did. Then we should be clear, brief and straightforward with our request as did the blind man. And lastly, and most important, we must believe and have faith.
Recall that Christ said that it was the blind man’s faith that made him well.
Dear friend, notwithstanding our hard work, the most important thing afterwards, is to trust everything to God , believing and having faith in Him.
May God avail us the grace to permit His will to be realised in our life.
Have a fantastic day and a fulfilled week folks.
#Blessed_Carlo_Acutis! #Pray_for_us!
– Akase F. Agabo
18th Nov. 2024.
Heed the Warning.
Likewise as it was in the days of Lot— they ate, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they built, but on the day when Lot went out from Sodom, fire and brimstone rained from heaven and destroyed them all— so will it be on the day when the Son of man is revealed. On that day, let him who is on the housetop, with his goods in the house, not come down to take them away; . . . . . . . . . . . . Remember Lot’s wife. Whoever seeks to gain his life will lose.”
Excerpt, Gospel Reading, Friday 15th Nov. 2024 – LUKE 17:26-37.
So, this is a warning that there is going to be an end. Should we be disturbed, for the fact that this end is said to come suddenly?
Well since we are here already, whether we like it or not, do we have a choice?
However, we have a hand in determining and shaping the choice of our destination when that end eventually comes.
If whenever we step out of our house, we have either of our phone or credit/debit card on us or both as well as some cash, then, it is also very possible to prepare for the sudden end.
It is gratifying seeing some people who are advanced in age living a prepared life. However, since old age is a gift that is not assured or promised to all, we should be prudent with our ways
Dear friend, we must be wise and make the best use of our choices now.
Remember, God is more persuaded by our deliberate positive efforts to become better.
Folks, have a fantastic day and a pleasant weekend.
#SAINT_ALBERT_THE_GREAT! #Blessed_Carlo_Acutis! #Pray_for_us!
– Akase F. Agabo
15th Nov 2024.
Excerpt, Gospel Reading, Friday 15th Nov. 2024 – LUKE 17:26-37.
So, this is a warning that there is going to be an end. Should we be disturbed, for the fact that this end is said to come suddenly?
Well since we are here already, whether we like it or not, do we have a choice?
However, we have a hand in determining and shaping the choice of our destination when that end eventually comes.
If whenever we step out of our house, we have either of our phone or credit/debit card on us or both as well as some cash, then, it is also very possible to prepare for the sudden end.
It is gratifying seeing some people who are advanced in age living a prepared life. However, since old age is a gift that is not assured or promised to all, we should be prudent with our ways
Dear friend, we must be wise and make the best use of our choices now.
Remember, God is more persuaded by our deliberate positive efforts to become better.
Folks, have a fantastic day and a pleasant weekend.
#SAINT_ALBERT_THE_GREAT! #Blessed_Carlo_Acutis! #Pray_for_us!
– Akase F. Agabo
15th Nov 2024.
Always Be Prepared
“The kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be observed; nor will they say, ‘Behold, here it is!’ or ‘There!’ for behold, the kingdom of God is in your midst.”
Excerpt, Gospel Reading, Thursday 14th Nov. 2024 – LUKE 17:20-25.
So, in another part of the Holy Bible, Christ says, “The day of the Lord will come like a thief at night” – MATTHEW 16:15
In another place, the Holy Bible again says much the same thing, “For you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night” – 1 THESSALONIANS 5:2.
Then, yet again, in today’s teaching, Christ still emphasises that there will be no particular signs to show or indicate that the kingdom of God is coming. It will suddenly just come.
Once an issue is said repeatedly, it is just to emphasise the urgent importance.
However, just so as not to put us at our frightful edge, the statement, “Do not be afraid” is also emphasised in the Holy Bible.
Only, this time, the statement is repeated 365 times. Symbolically, it could be signifying one reassurance daily for the whole year.
Nevertheless, irrespective of the reassurance from God that we should fear not, we, too, must live in such a way that no sudden occurrence would scare, scuttle, or even just put us on the edge.
Today’s counsel is simple, like the motto of Boys’ Scout says, “Always be prepared,” so, we must be.
May God avail us the grace to permit His will to be realised in our life.
Have a fantastic day folks.
#Blessed_Carli_Acutis! #Pray_for_us!
– Akase F. Agabo
14th Nov. 2024.
Excerpt, Gospel Reading, Thursday 14th Nov. 2024 – LUKE 17:20-25.
So, in another part of the Holy Bible, Christ says, “The day of the Lord will come like a thief at night” – MATTHEW 16:15
In another place, the Holy Bible again says much the same thing, “For you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night” – 1 THESSALONIANS 5:2.
Then, yet again, in today’s teaching, Christ still emphasises that there will be no particular signs to show or indicate that the kingdom of God is coming. It will suddenly just come.
Once an issue is said repeatedly, it is just to emphasise the urgent importance.
However, just so as not to put us at our frightful edge, the statement, “Do not be afraid” is also emphasised in the Holy Bible.
Only, this time, the statement is repeated 365 times. Symbolically, it could be signifying one reassurance daily for the whole year.
Nevertheless, irrespective of the reassurance from God that we should fear not, we, too, must live in such a way that no sudden occurrence would scare, scuttle, or even just put us on the edge.
Today’s counsel is simple, like the motto of Boys’ Scout says, “Always be prepared,” so, we must be.
May God avail us the grace to permit His will to be realised in our life.
Have a fantastic day folks.
#Blessed_Carli_Acutis! #Pray_for_us!
– Akase F. Agabo
14th Nov. 2024.
Giving Thanks
“Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; and he fell on his face at Jesus’ feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. Then said Jesus, “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?”
Excerpt, Gospel Reading, Wednesday 13th Nov. 2024 – LUKE 17:11-19.
So, do we ever imagined that Christ was expecting those cleansed lepers to each come back bearing bulls and lambs in thanksgiving for their cleansing?
No, he wasn’t, however, a mere, “Thank you” would have suffice. This is however not saying taking gifts to Christ was out of place.
Possibly, the other nine, as Jews, they wanted to fulfil the injunction of the law that states that the Priest must confirm that one has been cleansed of leprosy before s/he would be considered truly cleansed.
Or, it could yet be possible that they were too happy and amazed to remember coming back to give gratitude.
Dear friend, e dey beta pass make we do am as e dey hot.
Now, whatever could be the reason why the other 9 cleansed lepers didn’t return to give thanks is unknown.
Therefore, as far as the world is concerned, their attitude has become perfect example for the show of ingratitude.
Dear friend, we mustn’t be like those nine. We mustn’t even give room for later claims that we were misunderstood.
My dear friend, we mustn’t wait for night to meet us without getting to give gratitude for any good done to us, no matter how small it may seem.
A simple “Thank you” would do. If we want, we can later return with the whole world to say another “Thank you.”
Now, we mustn’t get this wrong, too, as some of us would say that they have come back to say a proper “Thank you” when we return bearing gifts. It is just another “Thank you.”
We mustn’t wait until such a time when we can afford to buy gifts before returning to give thanks. If we can afford it, by all means, we should buy as much as appreciative as we are.
Nevertheless, just remember my dear friend, a simple “Thank you” would do.
May God grant us the grace to permit His will to be realised in our life.
Have a fantastic day folks.
#Blessed_Carli_Acutis! #Pray_for_us!
– Akase F. Agabo
13th Nov. 2024.
Excerpt, Gospel Reading, Wednesday 13th Nov. 2024 – LUKE 17:11-19.
So, do we ever imagined that Christ was expecting those cleansed lepers to each come back bearing bulls and lambs in thanksgiving for their cleansing?
No, he wasn’t, however, a mere, “Thank you” would have suffice. This is however not saying taking gifts to Christ was out of place.
Possibly, the other nine, as Jews, they wanted to fulfil the injunction of the law that states that the Priest must confirm that one has been cleansed of leprosy before s/he would be considered truly cleansed.
Or, it could yet be possible that they were too happy and amazed to remember coming back to give gratitude.
Dear friend, e dey beta pass make we do am as e dey hot.
Now, whatever could be the reason why the other 9 cleansed lepers didn’t return to give thanks is unknown.
Therefore, as far as the world is concerned, their attitude has become perfect example for the show of ingratitude.
Dear friend, we mustn’t be like those nine. We mustn’t even give room for later claims that we were misunderstood.
My dear friend, we mustn’t wait for night to meet us without getting to give gratitude for any good done to us, no matter how small it may seem.
A simple “Thank you” would do. If we want, we can later return with the whole world to say another “Thank you.”
Now, we mustn’t get this wrong, too, as some of us would say that they have come back to say a proper “Thank you” when we return bearing gifts. It is just another “Thank you.”
We mustn’t wait until such a time when we can afford to buy gifts before returning to give thanks. If we can afford it, by all means, we should buy as much as appreciative as we are.
Nevertheless, just remember my dear friend, a simple “Thank you” would do.
May God grant us the grace to permit His will to be realised in our life.
Have a fantastic day folks.
#Blessed_Carli_Acutis! #Pray_for_us!
– Akase F. Agabo
13th Nov. 2024.
Do Your Bit
“Does he thank the servant because he did what was commanded? So you also, when you have done all that is commanded you, say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done what was our duty.”
Excerpt, Gospel Reading, Tuesday 12th Nov. 2024 – LUKE 17:7-10.
So, it is really good to live right. We must endeavour to do the right at the right time always.
Ironically, in our world of today, doing the right thing has become so strange and very unlikely, so much so that when an everyday person does a random good act, it becomes news and folks would be calling for a national honour or award for the person who did just a usual routine act of goodness.
Some one returns money or other items forgotten in their vehicle and the world gets really astonished for the display of such honesty.
Truth is, true honesty is actually rare in our society of today. Therefore, some of us harping on that tend to seek validation for our self by pretentious acts of goodness.
And when we do not get any remark for such staged acts we really get troubled and miffed.
However, a simple thank you would do.
As a husband as well as a father, when we perform our duty and obligation to our family, we usually do not expect praises. Nevertheless, a simple thank makes a world of difference.
When we wait at the traffic light for it to turn green before proceeding, do we really expect anyone to come thank us for doing the right thing?
It is such random acts of purposeful goodness that is still keeping the world sane.
Dear friend do your bit and let me do mine and together, we will continue bringing sanity to our world.
May God grant us the grace to permit His will to be realised in our life.
Have a fantastic day folks.
#SAINT_JOSEPHAT! #Blessed_Carlo_Acutis! #Pray_for_us!
– Akase F. Agabo
12th Nov. 2024.
Excerpt, Gospel Reading, Tuesday 12th Nov. 2024 – LUKE 17:7-10.
So, it is really good to live right. We must endeavour to do the right at the right time always.
Ironically, in our world of today, doing the right thing has become so strange and very unlikely, so much so that when an everyday person does a random good act, it becomes news and folks would be calling for a national honour or award for the person who did just a usual routine act of goodness.
Some one returns money or other items forgotten in their vehicle and the world gets really astonished for the display of such honesty.
Truth is, true honesty is actually rare in our society of today. Therefore, some of us harping on that tend to seek validation for our self by pretentious acts of goodness.
And when we do not get any remark for such staged acts we really get troubled and miffed.
However, a simple thank you would do.
As a husband as well as a father, when we perform our duty and obligation to our family, we usually do not expect praises. Nevertheless, a simple thank makes a world of difference.
When we wait at the traffic light for it to turn green before proceeding, do we really expect anyone to come thank us for doing the right thing?
It is such random acts of purposeful goodness that is still keeping the world sane.
Dear friend do your bit and let me do mine and together, we will continue bringing sanity to our world.
May God grant us the grace to permit His will to be realised in our life.
Have a fantastic day folks.
#SAINT_JOSEPHAT! #Blessed_Carlo_Acutis! #Pray_for_us!
– Akase F. Agabo
12th Nov. 2024.
Not Sharing of the Guilt
“Temptations to sin are sure to come; but woe to him by whom they come! It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were cast into the sea, than that he should cause one of these little ones to sin.”
Excerpt, Gospel Reading, Monday 11th Nov. 2024 – LUKE 17:1-6.
So, recently, just about 4 months ago in Memphis, Tennessee, a 12-year-old girl in Humboldt, Tennessee was charged with first-degree murder after prosecutors say video shows her suffocating her 8-year-old cousin in a bunk bed they shared.
This incidence made news around the world. Some of us who heard it shuddered in bewilderment at how such a little child could have those kind of murderous tendencies.
This☝️is at the crux of the guilt enunciated by Christ in today’s teaching.
How did that little girl come up with such a terribly evil plan and still had the mind to execute it. Then, turn around to feign innocence.
It could be one of many reasons or even all. Yet all of them still come down to one and the same thing.
Could it be that she got exposed to such wild ideas from watching them in films. Of so, who made those films available to such a little child?
If the contents were in a film commensurate to her age, who could infuse such contents in a children video and who permitted and gave the approval for the children video with such contents to be circulated?
If she learnt such evil from her peers, how did those children also get exposed to such life enough to indoctrinate and radicalise another child’s innocence?
In today’ teaching, Christ says everyone caught in this chain of blame shares in the sin of that little girl.
It is just like the sin of abortion. The man who impregnated the woman and denied her, the parents who said no bustard child shall be raised in their house, the parents of the man who advised him to deny her, the friend who advised her to abort, the person who directed her to an abortion clinic, the medical personnel who performed the abortion, the friends and siblings who knew about the pregnancy and the plan to abort and didn’t advise against it. Every single one of them shares in the sin of that abortion.
Recently, with the monetization of contents on some social media platforms, some supposed influencers put up contents that mislead others to sin.
Only recently, one of such contents put out by a supposed influencer led to a young man ending it all.
Just like one of the contents put out by one who demonstrates on social media with empirical examples the knowledge of religion. He said our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ is not God. And he gathered over 2 million reactions from that content.
Anyone who sees such contents, knowing what he has known about this person, if they hence begin to doubt their faith in Christ Jesus, such post would be responsible.
It is however, possible that after leading others to sin and successfully cashing out, he would retreat back to his closet and ask God for forgiveness.
Nevertheless, those of us so blinded by hero-worship who go about sharing and forwarding contents by such people are equally guilty of leading others to sin.
Nonetheless, the good thing is that, for those of us so complicit, the Church has 2 beautiful confessional prayers that when prayed conscientiously may absolve us from such sins.
The prayers are the “Act of Contrition” and “The Confiteor.”
Notwithstanding the prayers, their efficacy is not guaranty when we wilfully sin with the hope of getting absolved.
Although, God is very merciful, nevertheless, none of us know when the whistle will sound on us. We must then, be ready at all times.
However, as Christ said, if we have faith as little as a mustard seed, we will be easily fazed by any of such disillusionment.
May God grant us the grace to permit His will to be realised in our life.
Have a fantastic day and a fulfilled week folks.
#SAINT_MARTIN_OF_TOURS! #Blessed_Carlo_Acutis! #Pray_for_us!
– Akase F. Agabo
11th Nov. 2024.
Beware of Greed
“For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their ends is destruction, their god is the belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things. But our commonwealth is in heaven, and from it we await a Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will change our lowly body to be like his glorious body, . . . . . . . . . . . .”
Excerpt, First Reading, Friday 8th Nov. 2024 – PHILIPPIANS 3:17-4:1.
So, has anyone noticed that once we set our minds too much on making money rather than on bringing value, we never tend to get that much money. Moreover, even when we do get it very much, it always seems to us like we don’t ever get enough.
Take two different church leaders for example. The one whose mind is centred on vain and earthly possessions always want to go the full hub to achieve their intentions damning any consequences on their flock. And the more they get, the more they tend to want even more. So, also come several need to defend their actions.
On the other hand, the one who isn’t concerned about material possessions, rather, only focuses on leading their flock to heaven, they tend to get plenty offers of material things over and over again. Even when such generous givers are aware that such people may have little or no use for such generous gifts.
In 2017, Pope Francis was gifted a Special Edition Lamborghini Huracan. The market value of that car at that time was $200,000.
The Pope signed on the bonnet and asked that the car should be auctioned and the proceeds donated to charity.
By mere signing on the hood of the car automatically makes it a rare article and ramps up the price.
That, my dear friend is a perfect example of the type of leaders in the second example.
Such level of poverty to the world, signifies the Pope as a shepherd who is devoid of greed, intent on bringing value to humanity and leading his flock to heaven.
Lust for earthly things leads to avarice. Avarice blinds us from truthfulness and exposes us to bias judgements and eventually into sinning.
Today’s teaching says those of us so lustful, our god is our stomach (greed) and irrespective of our disguises, destruction awaits us.
May God give us the grace to permit His will to be realised in our life.
Folks, have a fantastic day and a pleasant weekend.
#Blessed_Carlo_Acutis! #Pray_for_us!
– Akase F. Agabo
8th Nov. 2024
Excerpt, First Reading, Friday 8th Nov. 2024 – PHILIPPIANS 3:17-4:1.
So, has anyone noticed that once we set our minds too much on making money rather than on bringing value, we never tend to get that much money. Moreover, even when we do get it very much, it always seems to us like we don’t ever get enough.
Take two different church leaders for example. The one whose mind is centred on vain and earthly possessions always want to go the full hub to achieve their intentions damning any consequences on their flock. And the more they get, the more they tend to want even more. So, also come several need to defend their actions.
On the other hand, the one who isn’t concerned about material possessions, rather, only focuses on leading their flock to heaven, they tend to get plenty offers of material things over and over again. Even when such generous givers are aware that such people may have little or no use for such generous gifts.
In 2017, Pope Francis was gifted a Special Edition Lamborghini Huracan. The market value of that car at that time was $200,000.
The Pope signed on the bonnet and asked that the car should be auctioned and the proceeds donated to charity.
By mere signing on the hood of the car automatically makes it a rare article and ramps up the price.
That, my dear friend is a perfect example of the type of leaders in the second example.
Such level of poverty to the world, signifies the Pope as a shepherd who is devoid of greed, intent on bringing value to humanity and leading his flock to heaven.
Lust for earthly things leads to avarice. Avarice blinds us from truthfulness and exposes us to bias judgements and eventually into sinning.
Today’s teaching says those of us so lustful, our god is our stomach (greed) and irrespective of our disguises, destruction awaits us.
May God give us the grace to permit His will to be realised in our life.
Folks, have a fantastic day and a pleasant weekend.
#Blessed_Carlo_Acutis! #Pray_for_us!
– Akase F. Agabo
8th Nov. 2024
Make God Happy
“‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost.’ Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.”
Excerpt, Gospel Reading, Thursday 7th Nov. 2024 – LUKE 15:1-10.
So, as a parent, would we really want to lost any of our children, even if they are wantonly obstinate?
Could it not be for the above☝️reason why parents, especially mothers tend to love and are more passionate about such children, especially the boy child?
Dear friend, that is how the Almighty God our heavenly Father and King is also very passionate about us.
We must know that God doesn’t hate us. He only hates the sin that we commit. And He passionately desires that we detach ourselves from sinfulness.
We are God’s children and He do not want to lose even a single one of us.
So, my dear friend, whenever we want to do bad, that silent, almost unheard voice at the back of our mind prompting us to desist, is our guardian angel.
And whenever we resist the urge of doing something wrong and we do not do it, there is usually great rejoicing by the host of angels.
Therefore, when we eventually make the decision that we are no longer going to be subjected by sin again, that we are going to make conscious efforts to live over and above it, our action prompted by that decision throws the hosts of heaven into a frenzy of joyous jubilation.
My dear friend, one must be psychotic and requiring of psychological evaluation if they, too, aren’t happy that their positive move has brought happiness to their parents and not the less, the hosts of heaven.
May God give us the grace to permit His will to be realised in our life.
Have a fantastic day folks.
#Blessed_Carlo_Acutis! #Pray_for_us!
– Akase F. Agabo
7th Nov. 2024
Excerpt, Gospel Reading, Thursday 7th Nov. 2024 – LUKE 15:1-10.
So, as a parent, would we really want to lost any of our children, even if they are wantonly obstinate?
Could it not be for the above☝️reason why parents, especially mothers tend to love and are more passionate about such children, especially the boy child?
Dear friend, that is how the Almighty God our heavenly Father and King is also very passionate about us.
We must know that God doesn’t hate us. He only hates the sin that we commit. And He passionately desires that we detach ourselves from sinfulness.
We are God’s children and He do not want to lose even a single one of us.
So, my dear friend, whenever we want to do bad, that silent, almost unheard voice at the back of our mind prompting us to desist, is our guardian angel.
And whenever we resist the urge of doing something wrong and we do not do it, there is usually great rejoicing by the host of angels.
Therefore, when we eventually make the decision that we are no longer going to be subjected by sin again, that we are going to make conscious efforts to live over and above it, our action prompted by that decision throws the hosts of heaven into a frenzy of joyous jubilation.
My dear friend, one must be psychotic and requiring of psychological evaluation if they, too, aren’t happy that their positive move has brought happiness to their parents and not the less, the hosts of heaven.
May God give us the grace to permit His will to be realised in our life.
Have a fantastic day folks.
#Blessed_Carlo_Acutis! #Pray_for_us!
– Akase F. Agabo
7th Nov. 2024
Salvation, An Individual Race
“If any one comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me, cannot be my disciple.”
Excerpt, Gospel Reading, Wednesday 6th Nov. 2024 – LUKE 14:25-33.
So, does it really mean that Christ is asking us to hate wife, children and parents, even ourselves if we must be his disciples?
Well, so, it does seems. But far be it from that. Jesus Christ is not asking us to hate any of these people.
Do we remember what St Paul says in today’s first reading- “Work out your salvation with fear and trembling. . . . . . .” – PHILIPPIANS 2:12-18.
Salvation is an individual race. Therefore, no matter how much we love our family, we yet must run that race as individuals.
Since it is very important that we must travel light, Christ enjoins us to cast away other people’s burden (irrespective of family affiliation), carry our individual cross and follow him.
Dear friend, wife, husband, child / children, parents, siblings or excessive love for one’s self mustn’t stand in our way of making heaven.
May God avail us the grace to allow His will to be realised in our life.
Have a fantastic day folks.
#Blessed_Carlo_Acutis! #Pray_for_us!
-Akase F. Agabo.
6th Nov. 2024.
Excerpt, Gospel Reading, Wednesday 6th Nov. 2024 – LUKE 14:25-33.
So, does it really mean that Christ is asking us to hate wife, children and parents, even ourselves if we must be his disciples?
Well, so, it does seems. But far be it from that. Jesus Christ is not asking us to hate any of these people.
Do we remember what St Paul says in today’s first reading- “Work out your salvation with fear and trembling. . . . . . .” – PHILIPPIANS 2:12-18.
Salvation is an individual race. Therefore, no matter how much we love our family, we yet must run that race as individuals.
Since it is very important that we must travel light, Christ enjoins us to cast away other people’s burden (irrespective of family affiliation), carry our individual cross and follow him.
Dear friend, wife, husband, child / children, parents, siblings or excessive love for one’s self mustn’t stand in our way of making heaven.
May God avail us the grace to allow His will to be realised in our life.
Have a fantastic day folks.
#Blessed_Carlo_Acutis! #Pray_for_us!
-Akase F. Agabo.
6th Nov. 2024.