OPPA, JESUS STYLE!
“I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” – Matthew 9:13
During the Christmas season of 2012, in every party I attended, people gyrated with the year’s dance craze, Gangnam Style popularized by Korean pop sensation, Psy.
Oppa is Korean for “older brother,” now being used by girls as a term
of endearment for their boyfriends. Gangnam refers to a party place in
Seoul frequented by the wealthy. Psy’s dance makes fun of the rich by
spoofing horseback riding, their favorite pastime — apparently a
ridicule of Korea’s class system.
To be “in”, I danced along with my friends — doing the silly horseback
riding steps to the tune of the upbeat Gangnam music.
I felt, yes, like a psycho, making a fool of myself. But I made my friends laugh, so I guess it was well worth it.
Reading the Gospel today, I realize that’s what Jesus did when He had
dinner at Matthew’s house. The Son of God made a fool of Himself — just
to win Matthew’s heart, that He may turn this sinner into His disciple.
Sometimes, our efforts to evangelize will require us to do things that
the world might consider foolish. But if we can do silly things for
fun’s sake, then all the more we should not be afraid to do “foolish”
things for the Lord. After all, that’s what Jesus did for you and me. Chay Santiago (cusantiago@gmail.com)
Reflection: Minister to the lost. Dance with them, Jesus style!
Lord, may I be worthy of Your unconditional love — every day, every moment of my life!
St. Elizabeth of Portugal, pray for us.
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