Sunday ReadingsCommentary and Reflections

22ndnd Sunday of Lent B Sunday of Lent BMarch 1, 2015March 1, 2015

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11stst Reading: Gen 22,1-2.9.10-13.15-18 Reading: Gen 22,1-2.9.10-13.15-18 1 God put Abraham to the test. Command and Instructions He called to him, "Abraham!" "Ready!" he replied. 2 Then God said: "Take

your son Isaac, your only one, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah. There you shall offer him up as a holocaust on a height that I will point out to you.“

Execution and Obedience 9 When they came to the place of which God had told him, Abraham built an

altar there and arranged the wood on it. Next he tied up his son Isaac, and put him on top of the wood on the altar. 10 Then he reached out and took the knife to slaughter his son.

God’s Intervention 11 But the LORD'S messenger called to him from heaven, "Abraham,

Abraham!" "Yes, Lord," he answered. 12 "Do not lay your hand on the boy," said the messenger. "Do not do the least thing to him. I know now how devoted you are to God, since you did not withhold from me your own beloved son.“ 13 As Abraham looked about, he spied a ram caught by its horns in the thicket. So he went and took the ram and offered it up as a holocaust in place of his son.

Promise of Blessing 15 Again the LORD'S messenger called to Abraham from heaven 16 and

said: "I swear by myself, declares the LORD, that because you acted as you did in not withholding from me your beloved son, 17 I will bless you abundantly and make your descendants as countless as the stars of the sky and the sands of the seashore; your descendants shall take possession of the gates of their enemies, 18 and in your descendants all the nations of the earth shall find blessing-- all this because you obeyed my command.''

Textual ContextTextual Context

20,1-18 Abraham and Sarah in Gerar21,1-34 The Birth of Isaac and the Expulsion of Hagar22,1-24 Abraham’s Sacrifice of Isaac23,1-20 Abraham’s Purchase of Land in Canaan24,1-67 The Wooing of Rebekah25,1-18 The Death of Abraham

11stst Reading: Gen 22,1-2.9.10-13.15-18 Reading: Gen 22,1-2.9.10-13.15-18

1 God put Abraham to the test. He called to him, "Abraham!" "Ready!" he replied. 2 Then God said: "Take your son Isaac, your only one, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah. There you shall offer him up as a holocaust on a height that I will point out to you.“ 9 When they came to the place of which God had told him, Abraham built an altar there and arranged the wood on it. Next he tied up his son Isaac, and put him on top of the wood on the altar. 10 Then he reached out and took the knife to slaughter his son.

CommentaryCommentary V.1 announces what God will do V.1 announces what God will do

to Abraham.to Abraham. He is going to test his faith in He is going to test his faith in

him.him. God calls Abraham and he God calls Abraham and he

replies.replies. In v.2, God instructs Abraham to In v.2, God instructs Abraham to

bring his son to Moriah. bring his son to Moriah. His son is described as the ‘one His son is described as the ‘one

and only, whom you love…’and only, whom you love…’ It highlights the big sacrifice, It highlights the big sacrifice,

which Abraham is going to which Abraham is going to make, if he truly believes in make, if he truly believes in God.God.

The land of Moriah is Jerusalem, The land of Moriah is Jerusalem, where the Temple of Jerusalem where the Temple of Jerusalem would later stand.would later stand.

God instructs him to offer a God instructs him to offer a holocaust (a burnt offering). holocaust (a burnt offering).

The focus is on the faith of Abraham.

11stst Reading: Gen 22,1-2.9.10-13.15-18 Reading: Gen 22,1-2.9.10-13.15-18

9 When they came to the place of which God had told him, Abraham built an altar there and arranged the wood on it. Next he tied up his son Isaac, and put him on top of the wood on the altar. 10 Then he reached out and took the knife to slaughter his son.

In v.9, Abraham obeys what God had told him earlier to do:• builds an altar• puts wood on it• ties his son Isaac

In v.10, Abraham now takes his knife to slaughter his son.

What could have been the feeling of Abraham?

We can imagine he could be asking a lot of questions.• Why should he kill the son (of

promise)?• How can God fulfill his promise to

make him the father of all nations?

11 But the LORD'S messenger called to him from heaven, "Abraham, Abraham!" "Yes, Lord," he answered. 12 "Do not lay your hand on the boy," said the messenger. "Do not do the least thing to him. I know now how devoted you are to God, since you did not withhold from me your own beloved son.“ 13 As Abraham looked about, he spied a ram caught by its horns in the thicket. So he went and took the ram and offered it up as a holocaust in place of his son.

In v.11, God intervenes with In v.11, God intervenes with Abraham.Abraham.

He calls him again by name He calls him again by name and Abraham responds, Yes.and Abraham responds, Yes.

In v.12, God stops Abraham In v.12, God stops Abraham from slaughtering his son.from slaughtering his son.

He also reveals his intention He also reveals his intention to test how devoted (faithful) to test how devoted (faithful) he is to God.he is to God.

In v.13, Abraham In v.13, Abraham immediately finds a immediately finds a substitute (a ram) for the substitute (a ram) for the sacrifice.sacrifice.

15 Again the LORD'S messenger called to Abraham from heaven 16 and said: "I swear by myself, declares the LORD, that because you acted as you did in not withholding from me your beloved son, 17 I will bless you abundantly and make your descendants as countless as the stars of the sky and the sands of the seashore; your descendants shall take possession of the gates of their enemies, 18 and in your descendants all the nations of the earth shall find blessing-- all this because you obeyed my command.''

Vv.15-16 repeat what Vv.15-16 repeat what God has said in v.12. God has said in v.12. “Abraham has not “Abraham has not withheld his son from withheld his son from God”.God”.

Vv.17-18 complete the Vv.17-18 complete the sentence with a sentence with a promise:promise:• To bless him abundantlyTo bless him abundantly• To make his descendants To make his descendants

countlesscountless• His descendants will His descendants will

possess power over their possess power over their enemies.enemies.

• His descendants will be His descendants will be the channel of blessings the channel of blessings for all nations.for all nations.

V.18 expressly gives the V.18 expressly gives the reason why Abraham reason why Abraham has to be blessed:has to be blessed:• Because he obeyed God.Because he obeyed God.

Reflections on the 1Reflections on the 1stst reading reading FaithFaith manifests its best when manifests its best when testedtested. . When you are When you are testedtested, you are asked to give up , you are asked to give up

something precious in your life.something precious in your life. When you are When you are testedtested, you are asked to move from , you are asked to move from

your comfort zone, to get out of your box, or to go your comfort zone, to get out of your box, or to go beyond your logic or syllogism.beyond your logic or syllogism.

FaithFaith means putting your trust totally in the means putting your trust totally in the wisdom of God, in the midst of contradictions wisdom of God, in the midst of contradictions (obedience).(obedience).

When you have When you have faithfaith, you operate beyond the , you operate beyond the capacity of your brain.capacity of your brain.

Resp. Ps 116:10, 15, 16-17, 18-19

R. (116:9) I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living.

10 I believed, even when I said,"I am greatly afflicted."15 Precious in the eyes of the LORDis the death of his faithful ones.

16 O LORD, I am your servant;I am your servant, the son of your handmaid;you have loosed my bonds.17 To you will I offer sacrifice of thanksgiving,and I will call upon the name of the LORD.

18 My vows to the LORD I will payin the presence of all his people,19 In the courts of the house of the LORD,in your midst, O Jerusalem.

Resp. Ps 116:10, 15, 16-17, 18-19 R. (116:9) R. (116:9) I will walk before the I will walk before the

Lord, in the land of the living.Lord, in the land of the living.

10 I believed, even when I said,10 I believed, even when I said,"I am greatly afflicted.""I am greatly afflicted."15 Precious in the eyes of the 15 Precious in the eyes of the LORDLORDis the death of his faithful ones.is the death of his faithful ones.

16 O LORD, I am your servant;16 O LORD, I am your servant;I am your servant, the son of your I am your servant, the son of your handmaid;handmaid;you have loosed my bonds.you have loosed my bonds.17 To you will I offer sacrifice of 17 To you will I offer sacrifice of thanksgiving,thanksgiving,and I will call upon the name of the and I will call upon the name of the LORD.LORD.

18 My vows to the LORD I will pay18 My vows to the LORD I will payin the presence of all his people,in the presence of all his people,19 In the courts of the house of the 19 In the courts of the house of the LORD,LORD,in your midst, O Jerusalem.in your midst, O Jerusalem.

Commentary The psalm, classified as thanksgiving

hymn, looks like the prayer of Abraham.

The liturgists appropriately chose this psalm as the response to the first reading..15

V.10 represents the feeling of Abraham.

V.15 looks favorably on the death of a God-fearing person.

V.16 identifies the psalmist himself: servant, slave

In v.17, the psalmist promises to offer sacrifices and prayers.

In vv.18-19, the psalmist continues to recognize God in the Temple of Jerusalem. He will do it publicly.

Reflections on the PsalmReflections on the Psalm

We, too, experience the pain and We, too, experience the pain and afflictions, when a loved one dies.afflictions, when a loved one dies.

We must be consoled by God’s attitude We must be consoled by God’s attitude toward the death of his faithful one.toward the death of his faithful one.

We must make sure that our loved ones We must make sure that our loved ones must be God-fearing.must be God-fearing.

Like the psalmist, no matter what, we Like the psalmist, no matter what, we should worship God with the community.should worship God with the community.

We should not be ashamed to praise God We should not be ashamed to praise God even if he acts mysteriously.even if he acts mysteriously.

22ndnd Reading: Romans 8,31b-34 Reading: Romans 8,31b-34

31 If God is for us, who can be against us? 31 If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son but 32 He who did not spare his own Son but handed him over for us all, how will he not handed him over for us all, how will he not also give us everything else along with also give us everything else along with him? 33 Who will bring a charge against him? 33 Who will bring a charge against God's chosen ones? It is God who acquits God's chosen ones? It is God who acquits us. 34 Who will condemn? It is Christ us. 34 Who will condemn? It is Christ (Jesus) who died, rather, was raised, who (Jesus) who died, rather, was raised, who also is at the right hand of God, who also is at the right hand of God, who indeed intercedes for us. indeed intercedes for us.

22ndnd Reading: Romans 8,31b-34 Reading: Romans 8,31b-34

Question and Answer 1 31 If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He

who did not spare his own Son but handed him over for us all, how will he not also give us everything else along with him?

Question and Answer 2 33 Who will bring a charge against God's chosen

ones? It is God who acquits us. Question and Answer 3 34 Who will condemn? It is Christ (Jesus) who

died, rather, was raised, who also is at the right hand of God, who indeed intercedes for us.

Textual ContextTextual Context

Outline by NJBCI. Introduction 1,1-15II.Part I: Doctrinal section - Gospel of Jesus Christ our Lord 1,16—11,36

Through the gospel the uprightness of God is revealed as justifying the person of faith. 1,16—4,25The love of God assures salvation to those justified by faith. 5,1—8,39This justification/salvation does not contradict God's prom ise to Israel of Old. 9,1—11,36

III.Part II: Hortatory section - The demands of upright life in Christ. 12,1—15,13IV. Conclusion 15,14-33V. Letter of recommendation for Phoebe (the deaconess) 16,1-23VI. Doxology 16,25-27

2nd Reading: Romans 8,31b-34Question and Answer 1 31 If God is for us, who

can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son but handed him over for us all, how will he not also give us everything else along with him?

Question and Answer 2 33 Who will bring a

charge against God's chosen ones? It is God who acquits us.

Question and Answer 3 34 Who will condemn?

It is Christ (Jesus) who died, rather, was raised, who also is at the right hand of God, who indeed intercedes for us.

CommentaryCommentary The passage consoles Christians, who are The passage consoles Christians, who are

undergoing persecution.undergoing persecution. V.31 affirms that if God is for us, those who V.31 affirms that if God is for us, those who

oppose us do not matter.oppose us do not matter. V.32 implies that we should not complain if V.32 implies that we should not complain if

we suffer. Jesus himself suffered because of we suffer. Jesus himself suffered because of us.us.

In his glorified body, God will also deliver his In his glorified body, God will also deliver his Son to us.Son to us.

V.33 implies that we should not be afraid if V.33 implies that we should not be afraid if someone accuses us just because we are someone accuses us just because we are practicing Christians.practicing Christians.

God himself will acquit us because he is the God himself will acquit us because he is the judge. Those against us are false accusers.judge. Those against us are false accusers.

V.34 implies that no one can condemn us V.34 implies that no one can condemn us except Christ, but Christ himself intercedes except Christ, but Christ himself intercedes for us in heaven.for us in heaven.

It implies that there is no condemnation for It implies that there is no condemnation for the Christian believer.the Christian believer.

Reflections on the 2Reflections on the 2ndnd reading reading

Paul tries to console the Christians, who experience oppositions and persecutions.

Paul affirms that God is for the believer. He will not abandon him/her.

If ever we are sent to court because of our faith, God will find a way to release us.

If we are guilty of committing crimes (sins) because of our weakness, Christ will intercede for us (mitigate our punishment or seek our pardon).

Reflections on the 2Reflections on the 2ndnd reading reading

God is like a lawyer, who does not abandon his client and defends him/ her up to the end.

Everything will be alright if we have faith in God. God works in a mysterious way, as he did to his Son Jesus, when they persecuted and killed him. God will do the same to us if we remain faithful to him.

Gospel Reading: Mark 9,2-10Gospel Reading: Mark 9,2-10 2 Jesus took Peter, James, and John and led them up a high

mountain apart by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, 3 and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no fuller on earth could bleach them. 4 Then Elijah appeared to them along with Moses, and they were conversing with Jesus. 5 Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, "Rabbi, it is good that we are here! Let us make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." 6 He hardly knew what to say, they were so terrified. 7 Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them; then from the cloud came a voice, "This is my beloved Son. Listen to him." 8 Suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone but Jesus alone with them. 9 As they were coming down from the mountain, he charged them not to relate what they had seen to anyone, except when the Son of Man had risen from the dead. 10 So they kept the matter to themselves, questioning what rising from the dead meant.

The focus is on the transfigurationtransfiguration of Jesus.

Gospel Reading: Mark 9,2-10Gospel Reading: Mark 9,2-10The Setting 2 Jesus took Peter, James, and John and led them up a high mountain

apart by themselves. The Transfiguration And he was transfigured before them, 3 and his clothes became

dazzling white, such as no fuller on earth could bleach them. The appearance of Elijah and Moses 4 Then Elijah appeared to them along with Moses, and they were

conversing with Jesus. Peter 5 Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, "Rabbi, it is good that we are here!

Let us make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." 6 He hardly knew what to say, they were so terrified.

The Father 7 Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them; then from the

cloud came a voice, "This is my beloved Son. Listen to him." 8 Suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone but Jesus alone with them.

The charge 9 As they were coming down from the mountain, he charged them not

to relate what they had seen to anyone, except when the Son of Man had risen from the dead. 10 So they kept the matter to themselves, questioning what rising from the dead meant.

Textual Context

THE WAY OF THE SON OF MAN8,27-33 First Prediction of the passion: rebuke to Peter (his misunderstanding) (at Caesaria Phil.)8,34—9,1 Teaching on taking up the cross and on the coming of the kingdom9,2-13 Transfiguration and remarks on Elijah (=John the Bap)9,14-29 Healing of the epileptic demoniac and lesson concerning prayer9,30-32 Second Prediction of the passion – not understood by the disciples (en route across Galilee and Judea) 9,33-50 Teaching on service, rewards – after the disciples argue 10,1-31 Teaching on divorce, children’s access to the kingdom, riches and kingdom

Gospel Reading: Mark 9,2-10

The Setting 2 Jesus took Peter,

James, and John and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves.

The Transfiguration And he was

transfigured before them, 3 and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no fuller on earth could bleach them.

The appearance of Elijah and Moses

4 Then Elijah appeared to them along with Moses, and they were conversing with Jesus.

CommentaryCommentary V.2 gives the setting of the V.2 gives the setting of the

transfigurationtransfiguration..• The name of the mountain is not The name of the mountain is not

mentioned, but we know it as Mt. mentioned, but we know it as Mt. Tabor.Tabor.

V.2b indicates Jesus is V.2b indicates Jesus is transfiguredtransfigured, in front of the , in front of the apostles.apostles.• Imagine how they reacted.Imagine how they reacted.

V.3 indicates that his clothing also V.3 indicates that his clothing also changed.changed.

V.4 mentions the appearance of V.4 mentions the appearance of Elijah and Moses.Elijah and Moses.

Elijah represents the prophets; Elijah represents the prophets; Moses the Torah (Pentateuch).Moses the Torah (Pentateuch).

What are they conversing about?What are they conversing about?

Gospel Reading: Mark Gospel Reading: Mark 9,2-109,2-10

Peter 5 Then Peter said to

Jesus in reply, "Rabbi, it is good that we are here! Let us make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." 6 He hardly knew what to say, they were so terrified.

The Father 7 Then a cloud came,

casting a shadow over them; then from the cloud came a voice, "This is my beloved Son. Listen to him." 8 Suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone but Jesus alone with them.

V.5 indicates that the vision is V.5 indicates that the vision is awesome, so much so that Peter awesome, so much so that Peter offers to Jesus to build 3 tents.offers to Jesus to build 3 tents.• The tents reminisce the tents on The tents reminisce the tents on

Mt. Sinai, when the Israelites Mt. Sinai, when the Israelites received the Torah.received the Torah.

Until now the Jews build tents Until now the Jews build tents during the joyful feast of Succoth during the joyful feast of Succoth (tents, booths). (tents, booths). (They will celebrate (They will celebrate on Sept 30 to Oct 7, 2012).on Sept 30 to Oct 7, 2012).

V.6 indicates Peter does not know V.6 indicates Peter does not know what he is saying, simply because what he is saying, simply because they are overwhelmed by the they are overwhelmed by the vision (terrified, afraid).vision (terrified, afraid).

In v.7, the In v.7, the transfigurationtransfiguration reaches reaches its climax.its climax.• The Father affirms his Son of his The Father affirms his Son of his

authority.authority. In v.8, everything becomes In v.8, everything becomes

normal.normal.

Gospel Reading: Mark 9,2-10Gospel Reading: Mark 9,2-10

The charge 9 As they were coming

down from the mountain, he charged them not to relate what they had seen to anyone, except when the Son of Man had risen from the dead. 10 So they kept the matter to themselves, questioning what rising from the dead meant.

V.9 closes the story. The story began with the movement “going up,” now it ends with “going down.”

Jesus charges the apostles to keep their experience to themselves, until after his resurrection.

Can they keep a secret? V.10 says they can, but they

continue asking the meaning of the resurrection.

Reflections on the gospel reading The The transfigurationtransfiguration is relevant in the face of the is relevant in the face of the

upcoming passion, death and resurrection of upcoming passion, death and resurrection of Jesus.Jesus.

It gives a glimpse of what will happen to Jesus It gives a glimpse of what will happen to Jesus after he suffers and dies.after he suffers and dies.

The apostles who see the event are The apostles who see the event are transformedtransformed.. They have a nice feeling.They have a nice feeling. They volunteer to build booths to prolong their They volunteer to build booths to prolong their

stay there.stay there. Immediately, these fishermen become carpenters. Immediately, these fishermen become carpenters. One becomes creative when there is an One becomes creative when there is an

experience of overwhelming joy, when one experience of overwhelming joy, when one encounters a very pleasant sight.encounters a very pleasant sight.

Yet, after the beautiful vision, Jesus challenges Yet, after the beautiful vision, Jesus challenges the apostles to postpone their excitement to the apostles to postpone their excitement to spread the news. spread the news.

The The transfigurationtransfiguration is properly understood by is properly understood by them and by their listeners only after the them and by their listeners only after the resurrection. resurrection.

They should not pre-empt everything. Otherwise, They should not pre-empt everything. Otherwise, they will find a hard time explaining. they will find a hard time explaining.

The The transfigurationtransfiguration must be told on hindsight, in must be told on hindsight, in the light of the resurrection.the light of the resurrection.

Tying the three readings and the PsalmTying the three readings and the Psalm

Abraham Abraham obeyedobeyed God without conditions God without conditions (1(1stst reading).reading).

The psalmist teaches submission (The psalmist teaches submission (obedienceobedience) to ) to God’s will, like submission to the death of a God’s will, like submission to the death of a faithful one.faithful one.

There are many benefits that come from There are many benefits that come from believing in God (believing in God (obeyingobeying him). him). (2(2ndnd reading) reading)

The apostles The apostles obeyobey Jesus when he tells them to Jesus when he tells them to postpone their story until the appropriate time. postpone their story until the appropriate time. (gospel)(gospel)

We focus on obedience.

How to develop your homily and sharingHow to develop your homily and sharing Relate how difficult it is today to Relate how difficult it is today to exact exact obedienceobedience

from children and students. from children and students. ((due to problems with due to problems with authority, moral ascendancy, unclarity, etc.)authority, moral ascendancy, unclarity, etc.)

Develop how important it is to Develop how important it is to obeyobey God: God: • 1) 1) obedienceobedience to God is righteousness to God is righteousness (1(1stst reading) reading)

• 2) God does not abandon those who 2) God does not abandon those who obeyobey him in faith him in faith (2(2ndnd reading) reading)

• 3) God has his own plan, we must follow. 3) God has his own plan, we must follow. (gospel reading)(gospel reading)

Education/formation should lead us Education/formation should lead us to to followfollow rules rules and regulations. and regulations.

Our dilemma right now is that we may be Our dilemma right now is that we may be followingfollowing a law, which is immoral. Hence, the a law, which is immoral. Hence, the confusion. confusion.

TransformationTransformation only happens when we obey a only happens when we obey a higher authority (Jesus, God).higher authority (Jesus, God).

In the In the transfigurationtransfiguration, God the Father tells the , God the Father tells the apostles, “Listen to him.” (Obey him.)apostles, “Listen to him.” (Obey him.)

The season of Lent asks us to The season of Lent asks us to transformtransform our lives, our lives, our families and our society by our families and our society by obeyingobeying God. God.

Conversion is expressed through Conversion is expressed through obedienceobedience..

Just as we Just as we follow instructionsfollow instructions on on • how to operate a machine, how to operate a machine, • how to produce a good product, how to cook good how to produce a good product, how to cook good

food, food, • how to maintain engines, how to maintain engines, • how to manage our families and churches and how to manage our families and churches and

communities, communities, • how to make an accounting. how to make an accounting.

so we so we follow instructionsfollow instructions on how to become on how to become holy.holy.

We, as Catholics, must believe that God is We, as Catholics, must believe that God is speaking through our shepherds (priests, speaking through our shepherds (priests, bishops, pope, theologians).bishops, pope, theologians).

They instruct us by laying out principles They instruct us by laying out principles through their pastoral letters and documents through their pastoral letters and documents on how best to practice our faith here and on how best to practice our faith here and now. We know what to espouse and what to now. We know what to espouse and what to avoid through the catechism.avoid through the catechism.

If you are discerning all alone, be prepared If you are discerning all alone, be prepared for the many pitfalls you have not anticipated.for the many pitfalls you have not anticipated.

What happens if we do not What happens if we do not obeyobey anyone or anyone or anything? anything? (chaos, disorder, anarchy, etc.)(chaos, disorder, anarchy, etc.)

A seminary professor once said, ”There is nothing A seminary professor once said, ”There is nothing wrong in wrong in obeyingobeying, but if you disobey you are in , but if you disobey you are in trouble.”trouble.”

ObedienceObedience to God to God (doing his plan)(doing his plan) is a sign of is a sign of conversion / transformation during this season of conversion / transformation during this season of Lent.Lent.

The The eucharisteucharist is a sign of our obedience to is a sign of our obedience to God. God. “Take and eat… do this in memory of “Take and eat… do this in memory of me.”me.”

In this In this eucharisteucharist, we pray that we, too, may , we pray that we, too, may become obedient to God like Christ.become obedient to God like Christ.

In the In the eucharisteucharist, we obediently celebrate our , we obediently celebrate our transformation.transformation.

Our Context of Sin and GraceOur Context of Sin and Grace

DisobedientDisobedient Hard headedHard headed Does not know how to Does not know how to

follow rules.follow rules. Does not read Does not read

instructionsinstructions AutocraticAutocratic AnarchicAnarchic Autonomic Autonomic ChaoticChaotic

ObedientObedient Transformed Transformed Agents of changeAgents of change Social transformationSocial transformation ConvertedConverted Knows how to discern Knows how to discern

God’s willGod’s will

Suggested SongsSuggested Songs

Biyayang Mula Sa ‘YoBiyayang Mula Sa ‘Yo• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxbmC_LVJrQ

If God is for usIf God is for us Sino ang MakapaghihiwalaySino ang Makapaghihiwalay HoseaHosea

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrYhNWt03oE&feature=related