HUMAN LIFE IS INTERACTIVE
Deep
thinkers through the ages have different interpretations about the
unfolding of events. The determinists among them say, “Things happen as
they have been predestined by the Eternal Force... and humans can do
nothing to stop these.” The great humanists would say, “Everything
depends on man’s willingness and man’s efforts... so virtue lies in the
exercise of man’s superior faculties.” Pessimists would say, “Well, all
is fate! What will be, will be.” Jesus’ behavior and attitude in today’s
Gospel underscore two things.
First, there is a need for the human person to exercise care, prudence
and discernment. Jesus Himself evaluated the circumstances around Him
and was careful about going up to Jerusalem for He knew there were
threats to His life. Secondly though, the heavenly Father also has
effective control of things. He has not left the world to be at the
mercy of accidents and limited humanity. He remains effective. Hence,
the Gospel speaks about “the hour.” Everything happens as God knows,
allows, permits and tolerates. All these happen also because of His
mercy and His generosity.
Christlike living should then be more of a dance. We dance with God. We
make our own careful and intelligent steps, yet we also know that God
has His own pace and movements. The younger generation has a term for
this reality of human life: interactive. Fr. Domie Guzman, SSP
REFLECTION
QUESTIONS: How at home are you with an “interactive” lifestyle? Or are
you more at home with exercising initiative and command? Or more of the
receiver-follower? How can you be more “interactive” at home, in your
workplace, in your relationships?
Dearest Lord, help me to live my life as a dance with You. May my steps be attuned with Yours.
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