Pasko na Bukas

It's almost Christmas, and the readings continue to inspire and encourage us to prepare.

Zechariah, in his canticle in the gospel, knows that his son, John, is to prepare the way for the Messiah. He utters praises to God. He knows God is always faithful to his promises. King David in the first reading, prepared as well for God... so should we

Pasko na bukas. For others, it's just a normal weekend, papasok nanaman sa monday. Others would be having parties here and there, gatherings with friends and family, of course with good food. Others just wish Christmas would be over soon, para mawala narin ang traffic and things would get back to normal. Others, like our brothers and sisters who were affected by the typhoon, are just happy and thankful to be alive this Christmas.

It is not yet too late to prepare. In fact, it is never too late. We still have time to confess, at least when we commemorate His birth tomorrow, medyo malinis linis ang puso natin. We still have time to help - be it monetary, donating goods, actual presence, and of course, prayers for our brothers and sisters. We still have time to pray. Kahit the past few weeks have been busy with work, gift buying and what have you, we can still prepare our hearts for His coming, we still have time to focus on Him. Weekend naman, wala nang trabaho.. Sya naman pansinin natin. May we never forget to pray and think of Him during parties and merrymaking, kasi birthday nya nga yung pinagdiriwang natin eh.

This Christmas, may we bring others to Christ, and Christ to others.

God bless!