𝗧𝗢𝗢 𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗬, 𝗟𝗔𝗭𝗬, 𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗬? Sunday with Fr. Jerry Orbos on the Third Sunday of Easter | 14 April 2024

Question: Why should people above 70 use valet parking?
Answer: That’s because valets don’t forget where they park your car.

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In today’s gospel (Lk 24:35-48), Jesus appeared again to His disciples to remind them that He is alive, and not to forget the mission ahead of them. Also, He wanted to assure them, and to strengthen them, and give them courage. He wanted them to remember, and not to forget.

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“Why are you troubled?” The Lord asks you and me today this question. What is it that is bothering you today? Is there anything heavy or dark in your life? May the power of the risen Lord dispel the darkness in your soul. Please allow the Lord to help you and set you free. All you need to do is to say earnestly: “Lord, I need you. Please help me.”

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Why do we often forget, or take for granted the presence of God? That is because many of us live busy, lazy, and messy lives.

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BUSY. Too busy making a living, or making a name, we often forget to give God the time and the honor due unto Him. This happens when we forget that we are creatures with a Creator, and that we are servants with a Master.

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LAZY. Let’s face it, we’d rather spend time having fun, and being entertained, rather than going to church. We often prefer the glitters and the flashbulbs over the candleglow. It’s amazing how we spend so much time, and efforts, and money to do what we want, but not so in doing what God wants.

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MESSY. When our priorities are not in order, when we live lives filled with sin, greed and blunders, we negate the presence of God. The absence of God is the cause and the consequent result of a “messy” life, and a “messy” world for that matter. It is the presence of the Lord that helps us live peaceful and meaningful lives.

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How can busy people find God? How can we experience God in the marketplace? Let’s make time for the Lord, and acknowledge His