Are you spending quality time with God and His people through your parish or community? - Daily Bible Reflections August 12,2015

PICTURE TAKING!

 

“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” – Matthew 18:20

 

       Filipinos are known for endless photo opportunities when it comes to taking pictures with celebrities, of their food and their travel adventures, including their selfies and, most of all, group pictures.

        Once, after we had just finished our annual Kerygma Conference, I decided to call all the servants to have a group photo. These were the words that came out from my mouth: “Where two or three are gathered... there is picture taking!” Everyone laughed upon hearing it.

     In today’s Gospel, we are reminded about how it is to be a community. This is what the Holy Eucharist is all about. It is when we come together to break bread and worship as one family that we experience our Lord Jesus Christ.

       Indeed, when people are gathered, there is picture taking — and the photographer is no other than Christ Himself, who creates timeless memories with us when we come in prayer and devotion.

   So smile! Jesus is taking your photo right now. JC Libiran (jclibiran@ymail.com)

 

Reflection: Are you spending quality time with God and His people through your parish or community? Why or why not? How do you spend time with fellow believers?

 

Lord Jesus, may I continue to smile for You and Your people. Amen.

 

St. Louis of Toulouse, pray for us.