May Jesus Master: Way, Truth, and Life be yours!
The Holy Father’s homily opening remark ‘Christ is the way that leads to the Father, the truth which gives meaning to human existence, and the source of that life which is eternal joy with all the saints in his heavenly Kingdom’ at the Yankee’s Stadium touched me in a very personal and familiar way. It reminds me of Blessed James Alberione’s Pauline spirituality which he left behind for his spiritual daughters and sons in the Pauline Family and those whose hearts are filled with the Pauline charism. I didn’t know him in person but I’ve known and have felt in love with Alberione’s Pauline spirituality which is not over-elaborated but very original one. It can be summed up in one little profound phrase--Jesus Master: Way, Truth, and Life.
In this fast moving society, the need to integrate all the aspects of my life is truly a must. I have experienced many times that my intellects can lead me in one direction, while my feelings pull me to another. By nature, I’m an extra heart person. I tend to act on feelings instead of letting my actions take into relation on both what I feel and what I think. By profession, I’m a healthcare giver. I’ve get to know people more on an individual basis. By community, I’m a proud volunteer of the American Red Cross and Emergency Responses. I’ve done outreach to community on disaster preparedness and health classes. Depending on where and with whom I find myself, I often don’t show my true feelings or don’t play my real self. I hide certain aspects of myself that I think to be embarrassed or ashamed. I image it’s like going to have meal at the cafeteria. I pick what’s please and leave what’s not. It’s broken pieces here and there but it’s my life. In the fragmentation of my life, Alberione’s Pauline spirituality invites me to the wholeness of self. The various aspects of me can be integrated in a holy balanced way through Jesus Master: Way, Truth, and Life. According to his intuition, Jesus Master makes our intellects (mind) holy by revealing the Truth about God and ourselves. He frees us from sin (will) by being the Way to happiness. He blesses our hearts (heart) by offering the eternal Life which we all yearn for. In Jesus Truth, I have learned that God loves me unconditionally and wants a personally relationship with me. This Truth is too radical to comprehend just by meditating on Word of God. I must experience like Jesus did in flesh and through the Paschal Mystery. In Jesus Way, I have learned that my call to imitate Jesus is not involved losing my individual. It’s to be true to myself, to respect the image of God in me and in others, to wisely use my freedom. Above all, I must always seek to have a deeper relationship with God in the Eucharist celebration and Eucharist adoration. In Jesus Life, I have learned to love others as Jesus did in selfless way. It often requires a painful purification of my heart so it can be more like his. I don’t know how it happens but by sharing his life I slowly am more aware of his invitation to become his hands, feet, voice, and love for everyone whom I meet on my journey of faith/life. Because of Alberione’s Pauline spirituality, I had come to realize that the fragments of my life are priceless if I put it in the hand of Jesus Master: Way, Truth, and Life. My life is a whole beautiful tapestry of life for others to give praise to God.
By grace I’ve inherited Bl. Alberione’s Pauline spirituality during the years of my Pauline formation. I’m grateful for the opportunity to live closely and practice among the members of his Pauline Family in those years. I don’t remember lots of stuff; so, if you’re expert on this, please pardon me. However, my hope for sharing these thoughts is to spread Alberione’s Pauline spirituality far and wide, especially in the coming Pauline Year. If you’re interested in Jesus Master: Way, Truth, and Life in Bl. Aberione’s footsteps, please check out Bl. Alberione’s link on the left side of this blog page.
The Holy Father’s homily opening remark ‘Christ is the way that leads to the Father, the truth which gives meaning to human existence, and the source of that life which is eternal joy with all the saints in his heavenly Kingdom’ at the Yankee’s Stadium touched me in a very personal and familiar way. It reminds me of Blessed James Alberione’s Pauline spirituality which he left behind for his spiritual daughters and sons in the Pauline Family and those whose hearts are filled with the Pauline charism. I didn’t know him in person but I’ve known and have felt in love with Alberione’s Pauline spirituality which is not over-elaborated but very original one. It can be summed up in one little profound phrase--Jesus Master: Way, Truth, and Life.
In this fast moving society, the need to integrate all the aspects of my life is truly a must. I have experienced many times that my intellects can lead me in one direction, while my feelings pull me to another. By nature, I’m an extra heart person. I tend to act on feelings instead of letting my actions take into relation on both what I feel and what I think. By profession, I’m a healthcare giver. I’ve get to know people more on an individual basis. By community, I’m a proud volunteer of the American Red Cross and Emergency Responses. I’ve done outreach to community on disaster preparedness and health classes. Depending on where and with whom I find myself, I often don’t show my true feelings or don’t play my real self. I hide certain aspects of myself that I think to be embarrassed or ashamed. I image it’s like going to have meal at the cafeteria. I pick what’s please and leave what’s not. It’s broken pieces here and there but it’s my life. In the fragmentation of my life, Alberione’s Pauline spirituality invites me to the wholeness of self. The various aspects of me can be integrated in a holy balanced way through Jesus Master: Way, Truth, and Life. According to his intuition, Jesus Master makes our intellects (mind) holy by revealing the Truth about God and ourselves. He frees us from sin (will) by being the Way to happiness. He blesses our hearts (heart) by offering the eternal Life which we all yearn for. In Jesus Truth, I have learned that God loves me unconditionally and wants a personally relationship with me. This Truth is too radical to comprehend just by meditating on Word of God. I must experience like Jesus did in flesh and through the Paschal Mystery. In Jesus Way, I have learned that my call to imitate Jesus is not involved losing my individual. It’s to be true to myself, to respect the image of God in me and in others, to wisely use my freedom. Above all, I must always seek to have a deeper relationship with God in the Eucharist celebration and Eucharist adoration. In Jesus Life, I have learned to love others as Jesus did in selfless way. It often requires a painful purification of my heart so it can be more like his. I don’t know how it happens but by sharing his life I slowly am more aware of his invitation to become his hands, feet, voice, and love for everyone whom I meet on my journey of faith/life. Because of Alberione’s Pauline spirituality, I had come to realize that the fragments of my life are priceless if I put it in the hand of Jesus Master: Way, Truth, and Life. My life is a whole beautiful tapestry of life for others to give praise to God.
By grace I’ve inherited Bl. Alberione’s Pauline spirituality during the years of my Pauline formation. I’m grateful for the opportunity to live closely and practice among the members of his Pauline Family in those years. I don’t remember lots of stuff; so, if you’re expert on this, please pardon me. However, my hope for sharing these thoughts is to spread Alberione’s Pauline spirituality far and wide, especially in the coming Pauline Year. If you’re interested in Jesus Master: Way, Truth, and Life in Bl. Aberione’s footsteps, please check out Bl. Alberione’s link on the left side of this blog page.
Blessed Alberione, pray for me, your hidden spiritual daughter, and all Pauline spirits around the world!
Take care and until next time...
Take care and until next time...
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