JESUS LOOK-ALIKE
“And all the sick kept pushing their way to him in order to touch him... ” – Mark 3: 10
Honey always sought out Neca to minister to her. Sometimes to ask for favors, or to ask for a massage to soothe her aching body, or just to have someone beside her. Honey, diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and given a few months to live, resided in a depressed area where neighbors live close to one another.
Through Neca’s leadership, their area has nine cells (Bible sharing groups), daily recitation of the rosary and weekly catechism for kids. She was the point person whenever someone was sick and in need.
It was Neca who was at the hospital the day Honey died. She facilitated her last confession and prayed with her until Honey passed away.
It can only be Jesus that people see in Neca. That’s what drew Honey and her neighbors to her.
Jesus, being the same yesterday, today and forever is easily recognizable in people like Neca because He does not and will not change.
When Jesus is in us, we, too, can bring love to this world that is in dire need of healing! Cristy Galang (cristy_cc@yahoo.com)
REFLECTION:
Do I know my neighbors? Can I consider myself a blessing to other people?
Jesus, please help me to be like You. Use me to give compassion and love to the people I live with and to my neighbors, too. Amen.
St. Fabian, pray for us.
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