Just this early morning was the
start of the Misa de Gallo. The feeling was gloomy. The atmosphere was
different this year than in the previous years. I asked my self, why is it that
my feeling is gloomy? Upon reflection after the mass, it came to me that in the
parish that I belong to, few people have came for the celebration of the mass
in comparison with the previous years.
Upon seeing that the Church was
not anymore that filled, it was disappointing since even in devotion people
have already become lukewarm. I am not saying that all have been lukewarm.
However, the numbers of people are increasing. It is quite alarming. As
Catholic, Christ is the center of our life. Devotions, such as the novena in
preparation to Christmas season, are trademark of our faith. Other people have
misunderstood us on our devotions just like the Misa de Gallo but we remained
firm with our faith throughout the years. Such case is already a sign of a
future crisis if we keep on neglecting details.
We need to strive more to educate
our young brothers and sisters on the importance and significance of devotions.
Through them we could inculcate the future of the journey towards a brighter
future. What then can we do to encourage our young brothers and sisters?
As parents, ask them to join you
in celebrating the Misa de Gallo. They may feel obligated at first but as time
goes by they themselves will clearly see the importance of devotions such as it
in their life. We do not instill Catholic Faith but as discipline.
As a minister either as altar
server, acolyte, lector, choir member, ask your friends also to take part on
such celebration. As mere invitation to them, God is already using you in
calling them to partake in His table banquet. Be an instrument of God in
welcoming your brothers and sisters in the House of God.
Simple acts in proclaiming the
faith, simple acts of being an instrument of God are already a sign of our
dedication to God. We do not only bring God to them but we even bring ourselves
closer to Him. Invite others to partake in such wonderful celebration. It is a
indication that we surrender ourselves to Him. Let us say, "Lord, I
surrender myself to you. Use me to call others. Use me as you please."
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