God's Supreme Love

Do you believe that the priests' hands are really Jesus' Hands? I do.

Today, I witnessed my friend's ordination to the Order of Melchizedek. I could sense the great joy not only from the congregation but also from the Heaven as this new priest responded generously to his calling given by God. I was also blessed to see many familiar faces. Seeing their faces was more than enough to fill up my joys.

Today's second reading in Mass for his ordination was quoted from Saint Paul in Romans which sent a powerful message to my mind.

"Do not model yourselves on the behaviour of the world around you, but let your behaviour change, modelled by your new mind. This is the only way to discover the will of God and know what is good, what it is that God wants, what is the perfect thing to do. Do not let your love be a pretence, but sincerely prefer good to evil. Love each other as much as brothers should, and have a profound respect for each other. Work for the Lord with untiring effort and with great earnestness of spirit. If you have hope, this will make you cheerful. Do not give up if trials come; and keep on praying. If any of the saints are in need you must share with them; and you should make hospitality your special care." (Romans 12: 2, 9-13)

I was amazed as God spoke to me over there. A perfect timing for my journey. Fatigue decayed my alertness of the body and spirit. Naturally, I went back home immediately after lunch for the rest. But my faith remained rooted in God and Blessed Mother. Today's reading brought me a sweet consolation. Deo Gratias!

My reflection enlightened me of God's supreme love as He let my friend possessed Jesus' Hands, the power to carry out the priestly duties to care for thousands of souls. I was also reminded of Saint Anthony of Pauda: "Christ's love for us so bound Him to us, that it motivated Him to descend down to our own wretchedness, as if He could not have lived in Heaven without us." It was almost as if I was challenged to think how much I really love the Lord God. Today's special day attested God's promise to us that He is always there with us. Even if we feel lost sometimes, God is always there, consoling us. It is just that we fail to notice that when we get affected by our own desolations. We also forget that we are the temple of Holy Spirit, meaning that God is there within our hearts all the time. I am really grateful for the gift of Catholic faith where I can find the real presence of Christ. All praise be to Jesus and Mary!

"Who can be more blessed or happier than the one in whom God has set up His dwelling place? What else can you need or what else can possibly make you richer? You have everything when you have within you the One who made all things, the only One who can satisfy the longings of your spirit, without whom whatever exists is as nothing." 

- Saint Anthony of Pauda