STANDING FIRM
“Everyone
will hate you because of me. But not a single hair from your heads will
be lost. Stand firm and you will save yourselves.” – Luke 21:17-19
Stephen,
a classmate of ours back in high school, was a religious and straight
guy who would rather be called names than join some schoolmates in
gallivanting, drinking, smoking, gambling and hanging out. As such, he
was always misunderstood as some kind of a nerd or weirdo. But despite
the many negative comments and forms of ridicules hurled upon him, he
stood firm and remained steadfast in his convictions and principles.
During
our school’s grand alumni homecoming, Stephen was awarded as the “Most
Outstanding Alumnus.” He was the guest speaker in that event. His speech
made us all proud of him as we witnessed fellow alumni listening
intently, nodding in agreement and realizing many things as he spoke. A
good guy that he has always been, Stephen has stood firm on what he
believed in, despite the contradictions and ridicule he endured. Dr. Henry L. Yu (henrio_md@yahoo.com)
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REFLECTION:
We
are in this world to follow Christ and become what He wants us to be.
Often, things are easier said than done, that’s why we need God’s grace.
Father, strengthen and help us to stand firm on what we believe in — to do only what is right in accordance with Your commandments.
St. James of Marche, pray for us.
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