CONSTANT FLUX

Dear Baby Jesus, 

      I wish this Christmas that Mama would give me a “tab or a cellular phone”.Thank you     baby Jesus.

Love,
Dale

       A very simple wish for my 5 year-old cousin reflects me of so many things that I myself am guilty of it sometimes. Suppose a 5 year-old kid wishing to cause a tab or cellular phone for the intention of making himself attuned in the “techy-world” is something thought provoking. Why is that so? I could even think back during my childhood years when I asked about something, my mother could not afford to buy, she eventually got mad and said, “AYAW IN TAWON UG PAHALA DIHA KAY POBRE RA TA”.  With the rise of technology, new-age generation of teenagers has also evolved into a world dependent on gadgets, tablets, cellular telephones, or even taking on computer games and the like. Making ourselves aware of this globalization makes us also participate in a very confident fashion or in a very negative approach depending on which we choose to show ourselves. The really important thing is that we are totally aware of this style today.

 One Sunday afternoon, when I went to Colon Street, Cebu City and purchased something for myself, I happened to pass by and had my snacks at Jollibee besides Metro Gaisano. Upon going into the fast food eating place, four young boys approached me and asked me for a money to buy food. I hesitated to give money because I doubted if they would buy food to feed themselves. Instead, I, myself, bought food for them to make certain they would feed their hungry selves.

Perhaps, we can ask this question: Who is/are of great importance in this world?

       Our duty towards neighbors must be stressed in this ephemeral world. Recognizing their existence is a valuable thing to manage. Taking in a purpose summarizes after all their existence. Truly, it’s a God’s grace. In this present cosmos, we are really fussy with our priorities. These priorities enable us to forget the “other” beings of our being. Selfishness and self-interest become facets of the ego. The duty cannot function because of these. This is very crucial especially in a society in which the marginalized have become voiceless then. Others would ask, does God punish them because they have become irresponsible to the resources God have given them? Yes, we cannot question God, only we can nonetheless suppose that even in worst case scenarios of people, God is always with us. At times when we feel hopeless, God makes Himself available for us. All we require is to approach His Divine will and providence.  
     

Constant flux as it is named. Changes have become inevitable these days. But, I hope these changes of lifestyle, changes of interest, and the like would somehow bring in something which is good. That it also benefits the least or the marginalized in the society.  For example, a rich kid would always live in a very commodious and prosperous life. While the hapless one, experiences, struggles and problems upon living in this ephemeral world. Why is that so? This would get us into the “Nativity” scene of our Lord Jesus Christ. He, being the Son of God, opted to be born poor. He preferred to hold out as a poor person acquiring the virtues of heaven. The distinguishing factor does not rely on the status of one individual but his/her strong belief that Jesus was delivered for the sake of him/her.

      The image of baby Jesus in the manger would summarize our thoughts that God so much loved us because He let His son experience human conditions like us except sin. Whatever our status in life, whether rich or poor,  able or disable, young or old, skillful or unskillful, and the like, are nothing before Jesus. What matters most is our relationship with Him. What matters most is how we also love our brothers and sisters in the society . How we show mercy and compassion to our least brothers and sisters. They too must be given utmost care and protection. Who is of great importance in this world? The answer is WE..... We are all important in this world. God is so generous to us. We must give what is due to Him. Our good deeds toward our brothers and sisters can be very significant.

Changes in the society have become rampant. I hope that we can still remember these children everyday and this Christmas season.  

               

           
It is always good to GIVE LOVE ON CHRISTMAS DAY then .....