I shared this story with the National Core Team members yesterday. At last Sunday’s mass, the deacon giving the homily told a story of a young man who experienced and survived a heart attack. This led him to reflect on his life and how he had neglected both his spiritual and family lives. His life was focused on the pursuit of money and material things; in fact he was consumed by it. The deacon described him as the “walking dead”.
We know of the walking dead or “zombies” as the living dead, physically alive but empty inside devoid of any emotions, mental and spiritual capacity. But come to think of it, many times we focus on the worldly things, we become like zombies, immersing ourselves with things that suck out the things that are truly life-giving.
After the sermon, the priest called a couple who were celebrating the 62nd wedding anniversary. 62nd!!! Amazing!! The priest asked them for two favours. First, that the husband continue to open the doors for his wife. Second, that the couple continue to pray together every day.
I praise God that through Couples for Christ, I am able to live that full life that the Lord wants each and every one of us to have. Service keeps my wife and I busy, but by serving together, we are actually able to spend time with each other, doing the same things, sharing the same passions. Serving in the Family Ministries has allowed us to be there for our boys as well, watching them grow in their faith, building friendships with other youths.
Yesterday, after our National Core meeting, I was able to catch up and play basketball with my boys. Although my body isn’t what it used to be, I didn’t mind being “schooled” by my boys. Last night, I asked my youngest son, Jak-jak, if I was a good dad. And he replied “you’re a great dad!”.
My net worth may not be much on paper, but the treasures that I have been blessed with are far more greater than any riches this world can offer.
Thank you Lord, you are truly an amazing God!
amen!