Jesus at the Center

Jesus at the Center

In this Sunday Mass Homily at Saint Michael Kalibo, +Bp. Romie-Jun Peñalosa delivered a powerful reminder: keep Jesus at the center of your life. Drawing from the Sunday Readings, he emphasized three essential points that can help us live with Jesus at the Center every day. 1. Know how to recognize His presence. The first step in making Jesus the center of your life is learning to recognize His presence. This awareness is a spiritual gift. Abraham recognized the presence of God in the three visitors who appeared to him by the trees of Mamre. As soon as he realized who they were, he responded with urgency. Likewise, when God calls, we must respond immediately. Don’t delay what God wants you to do. As Scripture says, “If today you hear His voice, harden not your hearts.” Being attentive to His presence keeps Jesus at the center of your actions. 2. Know our priorities. Next, evaluate your priorities. Life becomes chaotic when we don’t know what truly matters. To keep Jesus at the Center, we must value and prioritize Him above all else. Jesus should never be just another task on your to-do list—He should be the foundation of everything you do. In the Gospel, Martha was distracted by many things, while Abraham gave his full attention to God. When you love God fully—100%—you’ll be able to love everything else in your life in the right way. When you put Jesus first, everything else finds its proper place. 3.Know that when God visits you, He wants to give us something. Finally, recognize that when God visits, He comes bearing gifts. When He visited Abraham, He promised him a son. In the same way, God comes into our lives not to take, but to give. He doesn’t need anything from us; rather, He offers everything we truly need in Christ. Sometimes, God may ask us to give something up. But when He does, He always gives back something better. Trust that His gifts are always good, and His timing is perfect. By following these three key points—recognizing His presence, setting the right priorities, and receiving His gifts—you can truly place Jesus at the Center of your life. Let this homily be a guiding light in your spiritual journey. 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time- July 20, 2025

First Proclamation- Genesis 18: 1-10

Second Proclamation- Colossians 1:15-23

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 15

Gospel Reading: Luke 10: 38-42

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