Faith and reason

“Ruah" is the Hebrew word for Spirit of God; breath of God. We were told to always listen to the "ruah" since it is during these times when there is something big happening. Signs and wonders always follow the ruah. In Acts 5:12 the apostles were empowered by "ruah" during Pentecost and became bold and full of courage to spread the good news. Right after empowerment the Church is formed and brought about the birth of the Body of Christ, built on the blood of those who believed in the "ruah" and martyred as in Acts 7. In the same as when God breathe life in Genesis 2:7 and brought about Creation. People are so impatient that they do not try Christianity all the way. In today's 1st reading we are being encouraged to persevere as a Christian and go all the way. We should listen to the "ruah" because those who will not, will only fail because there really is no other way. Amen. Hallelujah!


2 Corinthians 6:1-10
1 Brothers and sisters: As your fellow workers, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain. 2 For he says: “In an acceptable time I heard you, and on the day of salvation I helped you.”...through much endurance, in afflictions, hardships, constraints, 5 beatings, imprisonments, riots, labors, vigils, fasts; 6 by purity, knowledge, patience, kindness, in a holy spirit, in unfeigned love, 7 in truthful speech, in the power of God; with weapons of righteousness at the right and at the left; 8 through glory and dishonor, insult and praise.


If we continue to stand by the principles of God then we will come to know that there is no truth in the saying that faith is against reason. We can truly appreciate the relevance of the truth as explained by Blessed Pope John Paul the Great that true faith come together with true reason. It is the same thing as saying that Theology tells us that God created the world while Science tells us how God created the world. Amen. Hallelujah!


P S A L M

Psalm 98:1. 2b. 3ab. 3cd-4
R: The Lord has made known his salvation.
1 Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done wondrous deeds; his right hand has won victory for him, his holy arm. (R) 2 In the sight of the nations he has revealed his justice.



The gospel for today is another challenge to true faith come together with true reason and somehow reinforces the faith against reason mentality. I firmly believe that goodness and evil once it is started can go a long way and the start of an endless cycle. If you decide for evil then be ready for the things that will follow. It is better to suffer once and for all than to retaliate and resist and regret its consequences for the rest of our lives throughout eternity. Let us always be wise and decide for God in all our actions than to be easily dissuaded and get carried away by the "spur of the moment" and the tempting lure of this world which can lead to eternal damnation. My mother always say that love begets love and you sow what you reap. Anger, hatred and vengeance should find no room in our hearts. These are things that do not reflect the holiness and perfection of God. We might think that it is an impossibility to exist in this world without ever having to succumb to these things but as God our Father in heaven is perfect and holy so must we strive to be like Him. Sometimes we gather all our strength and abilities to do something very difficult but in the end our best intentions and efforts aren't just enough. Everything will amount to nothing in the end even if we seem to be succeeding at first because we will eventually run dry, become empty and totally out if we fail to draw strength, fortitude and courage from the ever flowing and unending well of God's Grace. We must remember that it is not through our own power that we can do it but through Jesus Christ our Lord who strengthens us. Nothing is hidden from God and everything we do if offered to God as a form of sacrifice will always work out for good. (Rom 8:28)Although it may not be instant and will take time we should always keep in mind that if we do everything in Jesus name and for His greater glory then when we are sure to be rewarded according to God's promises, riches and glory. Amen. Hallelujah!



Matthew 5:38-42
38 Jesus said to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 But I say to you, offer no resistance to one who is evil. When someone strikes you on your right cheek, turn the other one to him as well. 40 If anyone wants to go to law with you over your tunic, hand him your cloak as well. 41 Should anyone press you into service for one mile, go with him for two miles. 42 Give to the one who asks of you, and do not turn your back on one who wants to borrow.”