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In preparation for this Sunday’s Liturgy
As aid in focusing our homilies and sharing
Prepared by Fr. Cielo R. Almazan, OFM

2. 11stst
reading: Wisdom 9,13-18areading: Wisdom 9,13-18a
 13 Who can know God's counsel, or who can
conceive what our LORD intends? 14 For the
deliberations of mortals are timid, and unsure
are our plans. 15 For the corruptible body
burdens the soul and the earthen shelter weighs
down the mind that has many concerns. 16 And
scarce do we guess the things on earth, and
what is within our grasp we find with difficulty;
but when things are in heaven, who can search
them out? 17 Or who ever knew your counsel,
except you had given Wisdom and sent your
holy spirit from on high? 18 And thus were the
paths of those on earth made straight.
The focus is on God’s counsel.

3. 11stst
reading: Wisdom 9,13-18areading: Wisdom 9,13-18a
The question
 13 Who can know God's counsel, or who can conceive
what our LORD intends?
The answer
– 14 For the deliberations of mortals are timid, and
unsure are our plans.
– 15 For the corruptible body burdens the soul and the
earthen shelter weighs down the mind that has many
concerns.
– 16 And scarce do we guess the things on earth, and
what is within our grasp we find with difficulty; but when
things are in heaven, who can search them out?
The question
 17 Or who ever knew your counsel, except you had given
Wisdom and sent your holy spirit from on high? 18 And
thus were the paths of those on earth made straight.
A simple outline!

4. Textual Context of Wisdom 9,13-18aTextual Context of Wisdom 9,13-18a
 Wis 9,1-18 Solomon’s Prayer for Wisdom
 Wis 10,1-14 The Work of Wisdom from Adam to Moses
 Wis 10,15 Wisdom Led the Israelites out of Egypt
 Wis 11,1-14 Wisdom Led the Israelites through the Desert
 Wis 11,15-20 Punishment of the Wicked
 Wis 11,21 God is Powerful and Merciful
 Wis 12,3-11 The Sins of the Canaanites
 Wis 12,12-18 God is Sovereign
 Wis 12,19-22 God’s Lessons for Israel
 Wis 12,23 The Punishment of the Egyptians
 Wis 13,1-9 The Foolishness of Nature Worship

5. 11stst
reading: Wisdom 9,13-18areading: Wisdom 9,13-18a
 13 Who can know God's counsel,
or who can conceive what our
LORD intends?
– 14 For the deliberations of
mortals are timid, and unsure
are our plans.
– 15 For the corruptible body
burdens the soul and the
earthen shelter weighs down
the mind that has many
concerns.
– 16 And scarce do we guess
the things on earth, and what
is within our grasp we find
with difficulty; but when things
are in heaven, who can
search them out?
 17 Or who ever knew your
counsel, except you had given
Wisdom and sent your holy spirit
from on high? 18 And thus were
the paths of those on earth made
straight.
CommentaryCommentary
 The book of Wisdom is aThe book of Wisdom is a
deuterocanonical book. It is notdeuterocanonical book. It is not
included in the Hebrew Canon.included in the Hebrew Canon.
 We, Catholics, recognize it asWe, Catholics, recognize it as
canonical, based on thecanonical, based on the
SeptuagintSeptuagint (LXX, Greek translation(LXX, Greek translation
of the Hebrew Bible).of the Hebrew Bible).
 V.13 contains two questions inV.13 contains two questions in
parallel form: who can know God’sparallel form: who can know God’s
counselcounsel // who can conceive// who can conceive
God’sGod’s intentintent??
 The expected answer is no one.The expected answer is no one.
 The reasons are in vv.15-16:The reasons are in vv.15-16:
– We humans are timid (fearful),We humans are timid (fearful),
unsureunsure
– Our corruptible body burdens theOur corruptible body burdens the
soul // earthen dwelling weighssoul // earthen dwelling weighs
down the minddown the mind (We are distracted(We are distracted
by many concerns. We are notby many concerns. We are not
focused. Our minds can never soar tofocused. Our minds can never soar to
the highest heavens.)the highest heavens.)
 V.17 is another question similar toV.17 is another question similar to
v.13.v.13.

6. 11stst
reading: Wisdom 9,13-18areading: Wisdom 9,13-18a
 13 Who can know God's counsel,
or who can conceive what our
LORD intends?
– 14 For the deliberations of
mortals are timid, and unsure
are our plans.
– 15 For the corruptible body
burdens the soul and the
earthen shelter weighs down
the mind that has many
concerns.
– 16 And scarce do we guess
the things on earth, and what
is within our grasp we find
with difficulty; but when things
are in heaven, who can
search them out?
 17 Or who ever knew your
counsel, except you had given
Wisdom and sent your holy spirit
from on high? 18 And thus were
the paths of those on earth made
straight.
 V.17 indicates thatV.17 indicates that CounselCounsel is oris or
similar to or concretized bysimilar to or concretized by
Wisdom and Holy Spirit.Wisdom and Holy Spirit.
 V.18 explains the result of God’sV.18 explains the result of God’s
CounselCounsel: paths made straight.: paths made straight.

7. Reflections on the 1Reflections on the 1stst
readingreading
 No human being can read the mind (No human being can read the mind (intent, wisdomintent, wisdom) of) of
God.God.
 Our intellect is very limited.Our intellect is very limited.
 By nature, we are not equipped to comprehend God’sBy nature, we are not equipped to comprehend God’s
mystery.mystery.
 The reasons: we are timid, unsure, mortals, have materialThe reasons: we are timid, unsure, mortals, have material
concerns, we are distracted. We cannot even understandconcerns, we are distracted. We cannot even understand
what is on earth, nor, those within our grasp.what is on earth, nor, those within our grasp.
 But, if we capture the mind of God (hisBut, if we capture the mind of God (his counselcounsel,, wisdomwisdom
andand spiritspirit), we will walk along the right paths.), we will walk along the right paths.
 Therefore, pray.Therefore, pray.

8. Resp. Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14.17Resp. Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14.17
 R. (1)R. (1) In every age, O Lord, you have been our refuge.In every age, O Lord, you have been our refuge.
 3 You turn man back to dust,3 You turn man back to dust,
saying, "Return, O children of men."saying, "Return, O children of men."
4 For a thousand years in your sight4 For a thousand years in your sight
are as yesterday, now that it is past,are as yesterday, now that it is past,
or as a watch of the night.or as a watch of the night.
 5 You make an end of them in their sleep;5 You make an end of them in their sleep;
the next morning they are like the changing grass,the next morning they are like the changing grass,
6 Which at dawn springs up anew,6 Which at dawn springs up anew,
but by evening wilts and fades.but by evening wilts and fades.
 12 Teach us to number our days aright,12 Teach us to number our days aright,
that we may gain wisdom of heart.that we may gain wisdom of heart.
13 Return, O LORD! How long?13 Return, O LORD! How long?
Have pity on your servants!Have pity on your servants!
 14 Fill us at daybreak with your kindness,14 Fill us at daybreak with your kindness,
that we may shout for joy and gladness all our days.that we may shout for joy and gladness all our days.
17 And may the gracious care of the LORD our God be ours;17 And may the gracious care of the LORD our God be ours;
prosper the work of our hands for us!prosper the work of our hands for us!
Prosper the work of our hands!Prosper the work of our hands!

9. Resp. Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14.17Resp. Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14.17
 R. (1)R. (1) In every age, O Lord, you haveIn every age, O Lord, you have
been our refuge.been our refuge.
 3 You turn man back to dust,3 You turn man back to dust,
saying, "Return, O children of men."saying, "Return, O children of men."
4 For a thousand years in your sight4 For a thousand years in your sight
are as yesterday, now that it is past,are as yesterday, now that it is past,
or as a watch of the night.or as a watch of the night.
 5 You make an end of them in their sleep;5 You make an end of them in their sleep;
the next morning they are like the changingthe next morning they are like the changing
grass,grass,
6 Which at dawn springs up anew,6 Which at dawn springs up anew,
but by evening wilts and fades.but by evening wilts and fades.
 12 Teach us to number our days aright,12 Teach us to number our days aright,
that we may gain wisdom of heart.that we may gain wisdom of heart.
13 Return, O LORD! How long?13 Return, O LORD! How long?
Have pity on your servants!Have pity on your servants!
 14 Fill us at daybreak with your kindness,14 Fill us at daybreak with your kindness,
that we may shout for joy and gladness allthat we may shout for joy and gladness all
our days.our days.
17 And may the gracious care of the LORD17 And may the gracious care of the LORD
our God be ours;our God be ours;
prosper the work of our hands for us!prosper the work of our hands for us!
Prosper the work of our hands!Prosper the work of our hands!
Commentary
 In v.3, the psalmist recognizes God
as the author of life.
 He can take it back at his command.
 V.4 indicates that God has a
different reckoning of time.
 In v.5, God can take back our life
when we are asleep.
 Vv.5-6 affirm that life is temporary.
 In v.12, the psalmist prays for
wisdom, by making him realize the
shortness of life.
 In v.13, the psalmist prays for God’s
return to his people.
 In v.14, again the psalmist prays that
God may show his kindness
– That we may be happy.
 In v.17, the psalmist wishes that we
may experience God’s goodness.
– He prays that we may progress in
our work.

10. Reflections on the PsalmReflections on the Psalm
 We, Christians, must know how to acknowledge God’s
goodness to us.
 We must also be reminded that we are not here on earth
for ever.
 We must make the most of our short existence.
 With wisdom, we must know how to be happy here and
now.
 Do you know how to be happy? Are you happy?
 Do you think you are accomplishing something?
 Time is running out.

11. 22ndnd
reading: Philemon 9-10,13-17reading: Philemon 9-10,13-17
 9 I, Paul, an old man, and now also a prisoner for Christ
Jesus, 10 I urge you on behalf of my child Onesimus,
whose father I have become in my imprisonment; I am
sending him, that is, my own heart, back to you.
 13 I should have liked to retain him for myself, so that he
might serve me on your behalf in my imprisonment for
the gospel, 14 but I did not want to do anything without
your consent, so that the good you do might not be
forced but voluntary. 15 Perhaps this is why he was
away from you for a while, that you might have him back
forever, 16 no longer as a slave but more than a slave,
a brother, beloved especially to me, but even more so to
you, as a man and in the Lord. 17 So if you regard me
as a partner, welcome him as you would me.
The focus is on Onesimus, a slave / brother-to-be.

12. 22ndnd
reading: Philemon 9-10,13-17reading: Philemon 9-10,13-17
 9 I, Paul, an old man, and now
also a prisoner for Christ Jesus,
10 I urge you on behalf of my
child Onesimus, whose father I
have become in my
imprisonment; I am sending
him, that is, my own heart, back
to you.
 13 I should have liked to retain
him for myself, so that he might
serve me on your behalf in my
imprisonment for the gospel,
14 but I did not want to do
anything without your consent,
so that the good you do might
not be forced but voluntary. 15
Perhaps this is why he was
away from you for a while, that
you might have him back
forever, 16 no longer as a
slave but more than a slave, a
brother, beloved especially to
me, but even more so to you,
as a man and in the Lord. 17
So if you regard me as a
partner, welcome him as you
would me.
CommentaryCommentary
 The Letter to Philemon is the shortest letter ofThe Letter to Philemon is the shortest letter of
Paul, if not the shortest in the NT.Paul, if not the shortest in the NT.
 Paul is imprisoned (in Rome), not free, but speaksPaul is imprisoned (in Rome), not free, but speaks
tenderly of thetenderly of the freedomfreedom of Onesimus (who cameof Onesimus (who came
from Colossae) to his friend Philemon.from Colossae) to his friend Philemon.
 Paul considers himself old, and a father ofPaul considers himself old, and a father of
Onesimus by virtue of his baptism. V.9Onesimus by virtue of his baptism. V.9
 Paul urges Philemon to welcome back his runawayPaul urges Philemon to welcome back his runaway
slaveslave, now not as a, now not as a slave,slave, but, as a brother. V.16but, as a brother. V.16
 The reason:The reason:
– Onesimus has become the child of Paul (byOnesimus has become the child of Paul (by
baptism). V.9.baptism). V.9.
 Onesimus ran away from Philemon (afterOnesimus ran away from Philemon (after
defrauding him, v.18), that Philemon might havedefrauding him, v.18), that Philemon might have
him back for ever. V.15.him back for ever. V.15.
 When he comes back, he will no longer be aWhen he comes back, he will no longer be a slaveslave
but a brother, a man, in the Lord.but a brother, a man, in the Lord.
 Paul appeals to Philemon’s Christian upbringingPaul appeals to Philemon’s Christian upbringing
and partnership in the spread of Christian faith.and partnership in the spread of Christian faith.
V.17V.17
 Can Philemon refuse?Can Philemon refuse?

13. Reflections on the 2Reflections on the 2ndnd
readingreading
 When we become Christians, we becomeWhen we become Christians, we become freefree. We. We
should not be slaves of anyone anymore.should not be slaves of anyone anymore.
 Christians are called toChristians are called to reconciliationreconciliation, to be, to be equalequal, to be, to be
freefree, to be a, to be a brother,brother, to be fraternal.to be fraternal.
 You cannot be a Christian if you consider your brother aYou cannot be a Christian if you consider your brother a
slave, and, if you are not willing to be reconciled withslave, and, if you are not willing to be reconciled with
him.him.
 You have a big problem if you are unable to beYou have a big problem if you are unable to be
reconciled with your brother. You lose manyreconciled with your brother. You lose many
opportunities.opportunities.

14. Gospel reading: Luke 14,25-33Gospel reading: Luke 14,25-33
 25 Great crowds were traveling with him, and he turned and
addressed them, 26 "If any one comes to me without hating
his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and
sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. 27
Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me
cannot be my disciple. 28 Which of you wishing to construct
a tower does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see
if there is enough for its completion? 29 Otherwise, after
laying the foundation and finding himself unable to finish the
work the onlookers should laugh at him 30 and say, 'This
one began to build but did not have the resources to finish.'
31 Or what king marching into battle would not first sit down
and decide whether with ten thousand troops he can
successfully oppose another king advancing upon him with
twenty thousand troops? 32 But if not, while he is still far
away, he will send a delegation to ask for peace terms. 33
In the same way, everyone of you who does not renounce
all his possessions cannot be my disciple.
The focus is on the cost of discipleship.

15. Gospel reading: Luke 14,25-33Gospel reading: Luke 14,25-33
Context of journey to Jerusalem:
1st
teaching on discipleship
 25 Great crowds were traveling with him, and he
turned and addressed them, 26 "If any one comes
to me without hating his father and mother, wife
and children, brothers and sisters, and even his
own life, he cannot be my disciple.
2nd
teaching on discipleship
 27 Whoever does not carry his own cross and
come after me cannot be my disciple.
A simple outline!

16. Two parables on discipleship
– 28 Which of you wishing to construct a tower does not
first sit down and calculate the cost to see if there is
enough for its completion? 29 Otherwise, after laying
the foundation and finding himself unable to finish the
work the onlookers should laugh at him 30 and say,
'This one began to build but did not have the
resources to finish.'
– 31 Or what king marching into battle would not first sit
down and decide whether with ten thousand troops he
can successfully oppose another king advancing upon
him with twenty thousand troops? 32 But if not, while
he is still far away, he will send a delegation to ask for
peace terms.
3rd
teaching on discipleship
 33 In the same way, everyone of you who does
not renounce all his possessions cannot be my
disciple.

17. Gospel reading: Luke 14,25-33Gospel reading: Luke 14,25-33
Context of journey to
Jerusalem: 1st
teaching on
discipleship
 25 Great crowds were
traveling with him, and he
turned and addressed them,
26 "If any one comes to me
without hating his father and
mother, wife and children,
brothers and sisters, and even
his own life, he cannot be my
disciple.
2nd
teaching on discipleship
 27 Whoever does not carry his
own cross and come after me
cannot be my disciple.
Commentary
“Great crowds” in v.25 is
very encouraging. It
means many people are
journeying with Jesus,
listening to his inputs.
Jesus has 3 teachings on
quality discipleship:
 One, to hate (renounce)
one’s loved ones. V.26
 Two, to carry his own
cross and follow him. V.27

18. Two parables on discipleship
– 28 Which of you wishing to
construct a tower does not first
sit down and calculate the cost
to see if there is enough for its
completion? 29 Otherwise, after
laying the foundation and finding
himself unable to finish the work
the onlookers should laugh at
him 30 and say, 'This one
began to build but did not have
the resources to finish.'
– 31 Or what king marching into
battle would not first sit down
and decide whether with ten
thousand troops he can
successfully oppose another
king advancing upon him with
twenty thousand troops? 32 But
if not, while he is still far away,
he will send a delegation to ask
for peace terms.
3rd
teaching on discipleship
 33 In the same way, everyone of
you who does not renounce all
his possessions cannot be my
disciple.
 Three, to renounce all hisThree, to renounce all his
possessions.possessions. V.33V.33
The three rules are necessary to followThe three rules are necessary to follow
Jesus.Jesus.
 Christian discipleship asks you to giveChristian discipleship asks you to give
up your legitimate relationships, yourup your legitimate relationships, your
convenience, and your properties.convenience, and your properties.
 The first of two parables onThe first of two parables on
discipleship teaches the recruits todiscipleship teaches the recruits to
calculate how much they are giving upcalculate how much they are giving up
in order to finish the job.in order to finish the job.
 The second parable also teachesThe second parable also teaches
recruits to recalculate and be wise andrecruits to recalculate and be wise and
be diplomatic.be diplomatic.
 Both parables teach the would-beBoth parables teach the would-be
disciples to be intelligent disciples.disciples to be intelligent disciples.
 When you follow Jesus, it must be allWhen you follow Jesus, it must be all
the way through. Before you take thethe way through. Before you take the
challenge, you should know if you canchallenge, you should know if you can
do it. You should have your innerdo it. You should have your inner
resources.resources.
 You do not give up in the middle of theYou do not give up in the middle of the
struggle.struggle.

19. Reflections on the gospel readingReflections on the gospel reading
 Jesus is veryJesus is very demandingdemanding to histo his disciplesdisciples. He means. He means
businessbusiness..
 He wants us toHe wants us to renouncerenounce everythingeverything (family, comfort, and(family, comfort, and
properties).properties).
 To be aTo be a discipledisciple of Christ means choosingof Christ means choosing higher valueshigher values
(values of the kingdom).(values of the kingdom).
 DiscipleshipDiscipleship is radicalis radical following of the footstepsfollowing of the footsteps of Jesus.of Jesus.
 ItIt is not just learning something and then you go your ownis not just learning something and then you go your own
way.way.
 ItIt is total journeying with Jesusis total journeying with Jesus (up to Mt. Calvary).(up to Mt. Calvary).
 ItIt is total learning from Jesus.is total learning from Jesus.
 Friends and relatives and selfish interest mitigateFriends and relatives and selfish interest mitigate
discipleshipdiscipleship. They distract you from totally following Jesus.. They distract you from totally following Jesus.

20. Tying the 3 readings and the PsalmTying the 3 readings and the Psalm
 The first reading talks about God’sThe first reading talks about God’s counselcounsel (mind,(mind,
wisdom).wisdom).
 The psalm reminds us that life is short, so we have to beThe psalm reminds us that life is short, so we have to be
wise.wise.
 The second reading talks about theThe second reading talks about the freedomfreedom of a brother.of a brother.
 The gospel reading talks about the cost ofThe gospel reading talks about the cost of discipleshipdiscipleship..
The focus of our sharing or homilies must be discipleship. We
can become true disciples of Christ if we learn God’s wisdom
(teachings, his intentions) and if we live in freedom, freedom from
slavery and freedom from loved ones and material possessions.

21. How to develop your sharing / homilyHow to develop your sharing / homily
 Share a person whom you consider a greatShare a person whom you consider a great
teacher / master.teacher / master.
 Why do you consider him/her your idol?Why do you consider him/her your idol? (has(has
qualities I can’t find in myself, in my family, etc.qualities I can’t find in myself, in my family, etc.
Has a lot of good ideas to share; has a pleasingHas a lot of good ideas to share; has a pleasing
personality, etc.)personality, etc.)
 How do you respond to him / her?How do you respond to him / her? (I read his/her(I read his/her
books. I compile his/her works. I attend hisbooks. I compile his/her works. I attend his
conferences and seminars. I take notes, Iconferences and seminars. I take notes, I
befriend him in the Facebook, I visit his Website,befriend him in the Facebook, I visit his Website,
I follow his recommendations, etc.)I follow his recommendations, etc.)

22.  Jesus is a great teacher and master. He has a lot ofJesus is a great teacher and master. He has a lot of
great things (wisdom, food for thought) to share with us.great things (wisdom, food for thought) to share with us.
 Many are attracted to him because of his consolingMany are attracted to him because of his consoling
words. He touches a lot of people. He heals all theirwords. He touches a lot of people. He heals all their
wounds. He gives hope to the hopeless.wounds. He gives hope to the hopeless.
 Now, to those who would like to follow him more, to getNow, to those who would like to follow him more, to get
to know him more, he demands abandonment of familiesto know him more, he demands abandonment of families
and friends and total dedication of themselves to him.and friends and total dedication of themselves to him.

23.  DiscipleshipDiscipleship is not just learning some of Jesus’is not just learning some of Jesus’
teachings, but all of his teachings.teachings, but all of his teachings.
 DiscipleshipDiscipleship is a life-time process and commitment.is a life-time process and commitment.
 DiscipleshipDiscipleship is journeying with Jesus up to the finish.is journeying with Jesus up to the finish.
 ItIt finishes by undergoing the passion, death andfinishes by undergoing the passion, death and
resurrection with him.resurrection with him.
 Christ demands a total conversion and overhaul of ourChrist demands a total conversion and overhaul of our
value system.value system.
 We should not withhold anything from him. Jesus wantsWe should not withhold anything from him. Jesus wants
a total commitment to him. We must be 100% sold out toa total commitment to him. We must be 100% sold out to
him, otherwise, our being disciples is half-baked.him, otherwise, our being disciples is half-baked.

24.  We cannot be Christ’sWe cannot be Christ’s disciplesdisciples, if we do not know the, if we do not know the
will of God, if we are not learned in his ways.will of God, if we are not learned in his ways. (1(1stst
reading)reading)
 We cannot be Christ’sWe cannot be Christ’s disciplesdisciples, if we do not give, if we do not give
freedom to our brothers and sisters.freedom to our brothers and sisters. (2(2ndnd
reading)reading)
 We cannot be Christ’s trueWe cannot be Christ’s true disciplesdisciples,,
– if we are not detached / free from our loved ones and materialif we are not detached / free from our loved ones and material
things,things,
– if we are not willing to bear our cross (burdens), andif we are not willing to bear our cross (burdens), and
– if we are not willing to take sacrifices.if we are not willing to take sacrifices. (gospel reading)(gospel reading)

25.  ChristianChristian discipleshipdiscipleship is identification withis identification with
ChristChrist
– who walked around teaching, healing andwho walked around teaching, healing and
forgiving people.forgiving people.
– who went around without relatives andwho went around without relatives and
friends, who can bog him down in his mission.friends, who can bog him down in his mission.
– who appeared to people without baggage andwho appeared to people without baggage and
paraphernalia.paraphernalia.
– who was totally free to do God’s will and notwho was totally free to do God’s will and not
follow his own itinerary.follow his own itinerary.

26.  If we are willing to follow Christ in hisIf we are willing to follow Christ in his
difficult mission, we have to determine ifdifficult mission, we have to determine if
we can do it.we can do it.
 We have to know ourselves and find out ifWe have to know ourselves and find out if
we have the resources. We auditwe have the resources. We audit
ourselves.ourselves.
 We must be humble enough to admit ourWe must be humble enough to admit our
limitations.limitations.

27.  We translate the theme ofWe translate the theme of discipleshipdiscipleship in our parishes andin our parishes and
communitiescommunities
– by allowing ourselves to be put into our proper places.by allowing ourselves to be put into our proper places.
– by sharing our particular charism and God-given talents.by sharing our particular charism and God-given talents.
– by willingly allowing ourselves to be hurt in the process.by willingly allowing ourselves to be hurt in the process.
 ChristianChristian discipleshipdiscipleship is not dictating what others should do, butis not dictating what others should do, but
discerning what Jesus wants us to do in the community.discerning what Jesus wants us to do in the community.
 What kind of disciples are you?What kind of disciples are you?
 Do you agree with Jesus’ radicalism?Do you agree with Jesus’ radicalism?
 Your discipleship depends how much you know and love Jesus.Your discipleship depends how much you know and love Jesus.

28.  TheThe eucharisteucharist is a sacrament that helps usis a sacrament that helps us
become committed disciples of Christ.become committed disciples of Christ.
 In theIn the eucharisteucharist, we acknowledge that Christ is, we acknowledge that Christ is
our Lord and master. We are just his followers.our Lord and master. We are just his followers.
 In theIn the eucharisteucharist, we affirm our commitment to, we affirm our commitment to
journey with him, to share in his mission.journey with him, to share in his mission.

29. Our Context of Sin and GraceOur Context of Sin and Grace
 No commitment
 Lazy to study
 No wisdom (doesn’t learn from
experience)
 Imbecile
 Faith without catechism
 Too attached to material things
and loved ones
 Quits in the middle of work (or
project)
 Always seeking for comfort
 Spoiled brat
 Can’t make important decisions
 Can’t follow anyone, anything
 Palaboy-laboy
 Making wise decisionsMaking wise decisions
 Good judgmentGood judgment
 PrudentPrudent
 MatureMature
 Has word of honorHas word of honor
 Ability to sacrificeAbility to sacrifice
 Radical discipleshipRadical discipleship
 Makes calculated risksMakes calculated risks
 Does not go away when the goingDoes not go away when the going
gets roughgets rough
 Not feeble mindedNot feeble minded
 Finishes what he/she beginsFinishes what he/she begins

30. Suggested SongsSuggested Songs
 Follow ChristFollow Christ
 Come Build My ChurchCome Build My Church
– http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZugkzkgjDkwww.youtube.com/watch?v=dZugkzkgjDk
 You are so GoodYou are so Good
– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spj_5sTiF5Yhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spj_5sTiF5Y

31.  Dear sisters and brothers,
 Are you a committed disciple of Christ?
 Fr. Cielo