SABBATH THE WARRIOR IS A CHILD I am especially inspired every time I hear the song “The Warrior Is a Child,” especially the line that says, “Deep inside this armor, the warrior is a child.” It is true and touches the heart of everyone who keeps on fighting the good fight of life, trying to be brave and strong, standing tall and proud in facing life’s challenges and travails. But at the end of the day, we are down on our knees as we pray to God and call Him our Father, needing His love, comfort and grace. The greatness of a child lies not in his appearance, but in the disposition of his heart. A child is always open to explore new things and learns from his experiences. As we grow older, we accumulate lessons and valuables in life that sometimes we do not want to trade or risk with new ones. We become too attached to our possessions and entitlements that we forget that, in the end, we come to God with only our bare selves. The song reminds us to be humble in front of God as He also invites us to be humble in our dealings with others. By humbly recognizing that we are prone to sin, we are in a better position to lead a life of righteousness, not only for God but for others, keeping in mind our lives’ witness to His Word. And finally, the Gospel answers the very question it asks: “For the one who is least among all of you is the one who is the greatest.” May we learn from children the disposition to be always empty so that we may be filled by and with God’s grace. Like children, may we become a vessel of His outpouring love, willing to be emptied and be filled and be shared with others. This is God’s invitation: that we become strong for others and for ourselves, as in a warrior ready for the battles of life, but always returning to God’s embrace for His love, comfort and grace, as a child does. Fr. Erick Y. Santos, OFS REFLECTION QUESTION: How do you remain a child to your Father? Lord, thank You for giving me the strength to face life and the littleness to remain Your child. Amen.
Posted on: Mon, 30 Sep 2013 06:41:47 +0000
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