Just a reminder, our Friday CG in the Youth room has stopped for this year and in place is our Advent Cell led by Fr Michal at Level 3 St Mary's Room. Do come as it's a wonderful preparation for Christmas! =)
Ay, here's what we started off with.
Discussion on "Hope".
What does 'hope' mean to us?
Some said there's active and passive hope.
You either sit there and dream about it
or you do something about it.
Fr M said there's secular and christian hope.
And here in this christian community,
it's the christian hope that we shld hold dearly to.
So what is this Christian Hope?
It surely is the yearning for a fulfillment,
the fulfillment of the fullness of love from God,
the perfect love, the everlasting and eternal love.
Ha...we also discussed a bit about people of other religions,
what is their hope then?
Ultimately, we believe that it's still the same God,
and we have the similar fulfillment that we're all yearning for.
And what about "hopeless" people?
In God's creation, there's nothing hope-less.
We're given the Gift of Life from Him,
to lead our lives fruitfully and meaningfully
and to be people of hope.
How do we remain hopeful?
The gospel reading of this Sunday tell us to
"stay awake!" and be watchful.
For the first time, I actually interpreted it directly
that I can't sleep! Surely, it's not about that. lol...
It's about us not indulging in the secular world and
not falling asleep in the christian world.
We ought to hear out for God's voice and the
opportunities that he has given us.
We're all beautiful seeds of the Sower
Tiny as it seems
Let it grow and flower
Bearing fruits of hope.
Have a blessed weekend!
-posted by michael.
PS:Grab a copy of the Advent reflection booklet in church!
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