Some people enter the convent to seek for “peace” or get away from troubles amid their secular life, finding out later that convent is not free from tribulations as well. Others break off one marriage for another only to find themselves again in the same troubling situation like the first. Whenever we experience pain or hardship we automatically wish to put an end to it. We naturally veer away at the mere sight of pain.
James and John in the gospel tell Jesus to send fire and annihilate the people, saying like, “tapusin na natin ‘tong mga taong ‘to, nakakainis e”. Immediately, we want to get away from what makes our life difficult. Jesus, being aware of this human reality, reminds us that if we wish to follow Him our hearts should be disposed for difficulties and pains because His is not the easy way. We must be willing to feel the pain of leaving our dear ones for God’s work without turning back. We must be willing to be with Jesus when He has nowhere to lay His head.
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