“No one puts
new wine into old wine skins, for the wine would burst the skins and
both wine and the skin would be lost. New wine, new skins!” Mk. 2:22
Although we used them interchangeably,
Attitude and behavior are two different things.
Attitude is an inner thought or feeling, while;
Behavior is usually an outward expression of it.
Unfortunately, the word 'usually' in the latter explains it why.
If only we find our thoughts and feelings 'always' consistent with our actions (and vise versa),
Then attitude may really be an appropriate synonym for behavior.
But
we know and Jesus knows- there are times that they’re not.
Sometimes, we don't do what we know,
Other times we don't know what we are doing.
This is timely to note if we’re really serious in changing and developing ourselves.
New wine, new skins! A spiritual and psychological fact from Jesus.
There are times that we’re so happy finding new positive insights and
feelings
But without using them to change our old ways, they will not do
much.
New and positive thoughts should lead us to new and positive deeds.
So, Jesus is clear- the more we find our thoughts and actions coherent,
The more we become the person we really want to be.
If not, our
thoughts will not move us and our actions will only prostrate us.
Indeed, they will be wasted and still we find ourselves unchanged.
pasahero: (pasa /to give/; hero /someone who saves/) is a lifestyle which cultivates generosity in one's heart. Its purpose is to inspire people to live generously, proclaiming that with God: "The one who gathered much did not have too much, and the one who gathered little did not have too little" 2 Cor. 8:15. Indeed, because God is very generous to us, WE CAN also be generous to others!
Monday, January 21, 2013
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Christmas is Just Starting
The time has come; the kingdom of God is at hand. Change your ways and believe the Good News.” Mk 1:15
Many days had passed since Christmas.
The jolly music we enjoyed last month
has already faded.
Even the lights that glitter our
highways were already out.
While our storage is once again full
of stars and packed garland.
The time has come…
When many of us now are being tempted
to work overtime,
When many of us now are beginning to
feel alone,
When budgets are starting to be tight,
When sumptuous rations are turning to
be out of sight.
Will you still give time for prayer?
Will you still give for friendship?
Will you still give gifts?
Will you still give food?
Christmas season may have been gone.
But I hope not the spirit. I wish not
the generosity.
I pray not the peace. I long not the
Christ.
The time has come.
Oh yes, when the Christmas season end;
its true spirit begins.
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