Saturday, 28 September 2024. Readings: Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:8, Ps. 90:3-6,12-14,17, Luke 9:43-45
“The dust returns to the earth as it was, and the spirit returns to God who gave it. Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher; all is vanity.” (Ecclesiastes 12:7-8)
Today, the author of Ecclesiastes tells us, “Remember your creator while you are still young,” meaning you will not remain young for long. Life is in stages, but then it moves very fast.
- The worst mistake anyone can make is assuming that there is time. Even today, I still encounter many youths who engage in immoral activities, thinking they have all the time to repent later. No one is guaranteed time, as we do not know when we shall die.
- Secondly, even if it is true that you have time, remember that bad habits do not die easily. Are you still young? This is the time to draw close to God. How you make your bed determines how you lay on it. The morning shows the day. The seeds you plant at a young age determine the crops you harvest at an old age.
- Never let down your guard in the name of “enjoying life.” Without God in the picture, there is nothing like enjoyment. That is only a beating around the bush. St. Augustine says, “Our hearts are restless until they rest in God.” If we ignore God in a bid to have fun, we only land ourselves in pain, sorrow and regret.
- In our Gospel passage, we see that Jesus is not carried away by those singing his praises. He knows that these same people who are speaking well of him will eventually be the ones to shout, “Crucify him, Crucify him.” Jesus told his disciples, “Let these words sink into your ears; for the Son of man is to be delivered into the hands of men” (Luke 9:44).
- Dear youths, don’t be carried away by your facial beauty, shape, or energy. Don’t become proud because people are praising you now. You are not going to remain like this forever. Be Wise.
Let us pray: Almighty, ever-living God, help me to make the best of my youthful days. We ask this through Our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever. Amen.
Be Happy. Live Positive. Have Faith. It is well with you. May God’s abundant blessings be upon us all. (Saturday of week 25 in Ordinary Time. Bible Study: Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:8, Ps. 90:3-6,12-14,17, Luke 9:43-45).
@Rev. Fr. Evaristus E. Abu
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