The Blessing That Was 2020 (Day 4)

Gift #4 Providence

Jesus said that the laborers deserve their wages, which means that working in the vineyard of the Lord does not make them beggars.

But on the other hand, workers in the vineyard of the Lord must receive what was given to them and not look for more.

They have to enter into the house that accepts them and stay there, not to transfer from one place or another but to receive whatever their hosts can give.

As a priest, I only depend on the generosity of my community and my friends.

During the lock-down, there were no public masses, which also means that there are no collections.  It was a financially difficult time. Yet, I felt that the Church should also be one with the faithful when the people are suffering.

Despite all these, it was also during this time when I experienced the generosity of God’s people.

I received eggs, chicken, pork, vegetables, cooked food, and money during the lock-down. I was blessed with parishioners and friends who are generous and kindhearted. During the lock-down, they were channels of God’s providence.

The gift of providence is not just about what we received but who gave it. Generous people will always be “living reminders” of God, who is Emmanuel (God with us). God will never abandon his flock, but who is there to take care of them at all times.

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