Friday, June 8

So i was just surfing the net for a suitable quote and i came across this one.


"When you wonder about the mystery of yourself, look to Christ, who gives you the meaning of life. When you wonder what it means to be a mature person, look to Christ, who is the fulfillness of humanity. And when you wonder about your role in the future of the world look to Christ."

- Pope John Paul II


It really struck me how relevant it is, not only to the topic but to our everyday lives; that God is the answer to the many questions we as Catholics, as Christians would like to ask.

Like what Achilla mentioned in his post on the 'Charcoal' experience he had. His friend said

"What happened to that piece of charcoal is what might easily happen to us if we separate ourselves from our church groups. Our spiritual flame 'n enthusiasm might easily fade away or even disappear. Even thou we are still the same charcoal (the same believer) but we might be left with no flame of God's love, no enthusiasm in ministry, no radiance of joy. And that's a very sad thing. Church groups are important for our spiritual growth, as we could encourage and support one another to keep our spirit burning from within. "

Indeed, at times when we separate ourselves and lose contact with Him, disconnect ourselves from the links with God we lose that vigour, the joy and enthusiasm in life because God's love has faded. During that period of spiritual dryness we'd be overwhelmed with insecurity and qualm. Without God, we're like lost sheep waiting to be found. We wander further and start to doubt Him. However, when we eventually find God again there is perhaps a sudden security, knowing that He's there for us, always.

Church groups are just one of the many instruments that help us lay people experience Him and His powerful love, to get reconnected to our Father and let him into our lives. I feel that any ministry makes getting to know God more interesting because as we learn about the Lord, we experience fellowship. Instead of prayer, bible reading or going for mass, which may be in groups but still is ultimately an individual thing, being in a group enhances that desire to know our God. Perhaps its the friendships, companionship, and why not? If being in one lets its members benefit twofold, i think it would be advisable for lay people to join a church group, or more.

Then again, its all a matter of personal preference and what one wants to gain out of his/her Christian life.


The many doubts we have, the times we run away and get lost, the moments we feel disconnected from the Lord and wonder why exactly we were put on this earth..

"... Seek, and ye shall find; ..." Matthew 7:7

And so it is. Let's take comfort that all the answers that we ever seek, we shall find in God. He may not reply us in words, dreams or miracles, but, i know, He will answer all our questions and quell all our doubts in what he does best -


Love

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