SUPERSTITION
Are you so foolish? Having begun with the Spirit, are you now ending with the flesh? – Galatians 3:3
My cousin was a Christian. But she was also a strong believer in
superstitions. When her daughter got sick, she killed several chickens
to ward off evil spirits for her child’s healing. Sigh!
I know of other Christians who trust in the Lord, but also believe in
fortune tellers, horoscopes and other occult practices… just in case. A
lot of Filipino Catholics observe the superstitions listed in the
Cascades’ song, “Angel on My Shoulder” — like tossing coins in a wishing
well, saving fortunes that the fortune cookies tell, having a lucky
penny. They say it’s “just for fun,” but on the inside they’re hoping
against hope. Foolish, isn’t it?
How about this? My uncle, Toñing, mom’s eldest brother, died on October
9, 1974. Then Tito Netoy, another brother of my mom, died on October 9,
1987. On October 9, 1996, my father died. Should we consider October 9
an unlucky day? My mom inspired me. She never considered it a big deal.
She was never superstitious. She was a very practical and prayerful
woman. When dad died, I got part of my strength from her as she modeled
acceptance and surrender to God’s will. Cristy Galang (cristy_cc@yahoo.com)
Reflection: Do you have superstitious beliefs or practices? Are you willing to challenge them?
Strengthen
my trust in You, Lord. I ask for the grace to be totally surrendered to
Your will, knowing fully well that it’s the best for me.
Blessed John Henry Newman, pray for us.
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