TRUE FREEDOM
“This generation is a wicked generation.” – Luke 11:29
When
the RH Bill came out and our Church took its stand in rejecting it,
even devoted Catholics became conflicted. Many asked, “Why is the
government’s attempt to improve the lives of its citizens considered
evil?” As a Christian, I think the more important question is: Why are
we so passionate about fighting for our “rights” and our “freedom” when
they hold us in bondage to sin and move us farther away from God?
Think about it. Contraceptives give us freedom to have safe and
pleasurable sex but leave us less able to master our lust.
Divorce gives us freedom to love another person, by forsaking our vow to God to love our spouse no matter what.
Abortion gives us the freedom to determine our capability and
willingness to care for the unborn, yet we fail to consider God’s hand
in creation and His plans for the child.
Keep in mind that being legally free to do something does not mean that
it also frees us from accountability to God. Think beyond the present
and make sacrifices that will ensure an afterlife. Break free from the
shackles of sin! Cecil Lim (cez_lim@yahoo.com)
Reflection: “We
are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and
ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who
wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imagine what
is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We are far too easily
pleased.” (C.S. Lewis)
Father,
You have given us all a conscience by which You guide us to live in
truth and love. Let Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven!
Blessed Angela Salawa, pray for us.
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