“Young and Vibrant at Heart”
There is a famous quotation which goes thus:
“There are two great days in a person’s life – the day we are born…
… and the day we discover why!”
One of them is easier and simpler than the other.
Its just a date and a moment in history.
It could be something like the 19th of January or the 2nd of November or the 29th of December or the 17th of June or the 28th of November or the 16th of January or the 9th of May or the 5th of August etc…
This was the day, we first made our appearance on this earth.
This day is special.
The other day is also special…
… but it’s not easy to discover it!
In fact, it is an arduous task and a patient undertaking.
That is day we figure out why we are on this Planet Earth.
That is the day we come to a greater realization of our Life.
The first day tells that I am here in this earth!
The second day would tell us “why” I am here on this earth!
To discover the meaning and purpose of life and seek to live it fully well, will make our lives satisfying and truly happy.
It could happen…
… in one day!
… over a period of some years!
… over one’s whole lifetime!
Yet, the most important thing is to “keep seeking for it and be alert for its discovery”
Am I in this all-important process of discovering “Why I am born in this world?”
Sorrow can cause two consequences to a believer….
It can make one hard, bitter, resentful and rebellious against God
or…
It can make one kinder and dependable on God!
Sorrow can cause our faith to be spoilt
or…
Sorrow can cause our faith to take deeper roots!
Each of us have a specific task and responsibility entrusted by the Lord.
> This role is proper to our own vocation as in family life or in a consecrated life.
In God’s precious eyes, there are no small or great responsibilities.
> He values and treasures each and every duty – small or big- with equal measure.
Every task, when performed with immense love and dedication has its greatness.
Anna, the old lady, “Young and Vibrant at Heart” teaches us today…
To pursue who we are to be – to discover “why I am born!”
… by Practicing a Life of Purity
… by Praying Constantly
… by Persevering Patiently
… by Proclaiming Boldly!