Daily Bible Reflections - January 20,2013

Feast of the Sto. Niño

finding PURPOSE AND PEACE

 

And he said to them,“Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?” – Luke 2:49

 

In 2006, my older brother vanished without any warning or explanation. We had an inkling that stress from his corporate life was the cause. For many months, we searched for him but to no avail. Every so often, we would hear sightings of him from friends of friends, as if he were a Sasquatch or an extraterrestrial. It wasn’t until two years later that he reemerged. Looking disheveled and detached, he told us of his adventures in Mindanao and how he managed to find his place and purpose in this world.

My brother’s face, that was once chiseled with undefined sadness, is now a picture of peace and happiness. He founded a movement that has evolved into an open community that seeks to heal Mother Earth by opening one’s conscious connection with the world. He has found his calling.

Mary and Joseph were frantic because they couldn’t find Jesus. When they finally found him at the Temple, He was so calm and at peace that He even questioned why His parents were distressed. No need for them to worry because He was in His Father’s house fulfilling His purpose.

When we find our purpose, it’s like being in our Father’s house where we are safe at all times. Audee Villaraza (avillaraza@gmail.com)

 

Reflection: Today, pray that God may reveal His purpose and plan for your life and that you surrender your life to His will.

 

Almighty God, keep me safe in Your house as I journey towards finding my purpose.

 

St. Sebastian, martyr, pray for us.