Thursday, March 29, 2007
Gathering Numero 007! - Washing of the Feet-
We did it! We achieved the target for the day that is to learn how important this liturgy is to us.
All in all, it was indeed an educational session from a biblical point of view. We shall see what in store for us in our next gathering! ;)
Read John 13:1-15 to know exactly what it is about and how did it strike you.
We read it, reflected on it and then discussed what we each felt what the passage was trying to tell us. All in all, we learnt that we have to learn to be humble to anyone despite their status or name (we outta like it). As the saying goes - We live to SERVE and NOT to be Served.
Love & Serve
"Jesus, knowing that his hour had come…loved them to the end."
"Jesus, knowing that his hour had come…loved them to the end."
The life of everyone is colored and directed (you might even say consecrated) by some private moments - the moment your mother really spoke to you, heart to heart, the moment your father kept a promise, or your friend gave you a piece of advice.
It was the same with Jesus' apostles that evening. He was alone with them in that upper room. He had invited them, they had eaten, drunk, broken bread, and shared wine, just as we do. For them, however, that evening had been much more private, much more personal, especially when he had washed their feet.
Having your feet washed is something very private, very personal, and very powerful. After a tiring trip, have your feet ever been washed by someone who loved you? Did you ever wash and massage the feet of someone you loved? Do it once, and you, too, will know what I am talking about.
He had washed their feet, he had dried them - in a way he had consecrated them. And it was at that moment that he had said to them - 'I am sending you, you have to go, if you want to be faithful to me.' And though they were very ambitious, very shallow, very consumer-minded, very competitive, and very contentious, they never forgot that moment.
Moments like that kept them together with him and with one another. It is those private moments with someone we love and respect that keep us together, that keep us faithful at unexpected moments in our lives.
Don't you remember a happening, an event, a private moment that determined and still determines your life's direction?
It was the same with Jesus' apostles that evening. He was alone with them in that upper room. He had invited them, they had eaten, drunk, broken bread, and shared wine, just as we do. For them, however, that evening had been much more private, much more personal, especially when he had washed their feet.
Having your feet washed is something very private, very personal, and very powerful. After a tiring trip, have your feet ever been washed by someone who loved you? Did you ever wash and massage the feet of someone you loved? Do it once, and you, too, will know what I am talking about.
He had washed their feet, he had dried them - in a way he had consecrated them. And it was at that moment that he had said to them - 'I am sending you, you have to go, if you want to be faithful to me.' And though they were very ambitious, very shallow, very consumer-minded, very competitive, and very contentious, they never forgot that moment.
Moments like that kept them together with him and with one another. It is those private moments with someone we love and respect that keep us together, that keep us faithful at unexpected moments in our lives.
Don't you remember a happening, an event, a private moment that determined and still determines your life's direction?
Also, when Simon Peter questioned "Why Lord, you want to wash my feet!" Jesus said, "What I am doing you cannot understand now, but afterwards you will understand it." Then Peter replied, "You shall never wash my feet." Jesus answered, "If I do not wash you, you can have no part with me." Then Simon Peter said, "Lord, wash not only my feet, but also my hands and my head!" - Hmm, think for yourself ;)
After reflection, we did some washing of the feet ourselves! Imagine the stench.. Lol.. Nah, just kidding.. everything went well. We all did it willingly and thats the spirit ;)
All in all, it was indeed an educational session from a biblical point of view. We shall see what in store for us in our next gathering! ;)
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Ooops! Trimester 3 already!
Boy, does time fly since the last time we updated our poor lil redundant bloggie. Thousand apologies for that ya. I'm very bad in writing, what more in blogging but I'll try to update you guys about whats been happening with us lately ok? Here goesss...
Gathering 1 : Well, we ALL went to Sunway Pyramid for Dinner and Movie. Nandos was what we had and "Stranger than Fiction" was what we watched. This was when we met our lil bro, Angello who ended up falling in love with us - crazy ppl. Lol. Just kidding man. But yeah, we were glad to meet a few new ppl who joined us. Hope you guys had fun too as much as I did ;)
Gathering 2: Is Valentine's Day Necessary? Yes/No? Adoi..The whole bunch against just two people. Where can like thatttt? Unfair! Unfair!!! Lol. At the end of the day, those who were against V Day changed their minds as we learnt that V Day is not only for couples but for the non couples too! For they have their family and friends with them and its a day we appreciate each other. Without family and friends, we will not be as strong as we are today.
Gathering 3: Hmm, we discussed about the importance of Lent and how will be fixing ourselves for this Lent season. Mr. Lui led this sharing and I must say it was an eye-opener for me coz I did learn more about Lent.
Gathering 4: Ahhh, Mr. Eugene Lim led us in this one - Stations of the Cross! It was a beautiful one too, I must say ;) Reflecting and meditating from one station to another together as a 5L2F family was lovely. I had a peace of mind after that nite.
Gathering 5: We got "bored" of each other, so we invited Mr. Adrian from CKK Lifeline to help lead us in a para-liturgy. Thats to re-enact the Sabbath Meal. It was a new thing for most of us. All of us sat at a long table, reflected on the related Bible verse then went ahead with thanksgiving. One by one we mentioned what we were thankful for then we had our very own Bread and Wine. Yummm. Good experience I must say along with the msg learnt thru that.
Hmm.. I think we also got involved in helping out in a Coffee Morning held by and for the Kuala Lumpur Coordinating Council. Our beloved Ms. Mary Tan organized it and it turned out great! We made quite a profit if compared to the other years. Ahem, Cheers to Mary for a great job ya! See, dont worry too much for everything happens for a reason. N definitely our Heavenly Father will be with us. Of coz you have to work yourself la. Can't expect Him to help us in everything without even working for it, riteee? ;;)
THEN! On our 6th Gathering, we said the Rosary together. T'was another awesome nite. I found that doing such solemn stuff actually gives us the peace of heart. mind and soul. Watcha think? Do post some comments ya.
As for THIS week - our 7th gathering - we will be washing each others feet. Lol. Yeah. Smelly feet. Wahaha..Just kidding la. Its the Washing of the Feet. Theres a lesson we learn in this. Check out John 13 for more info and u'll know what I mean. Looking fwd to see you ALL there!!!!
Till the next post,
Nalsy OUTZ!
Gathering 1 : Well, we ALL went to Sunway Pyramid for Dinner and Movie. Nandos was what we had and "Stranger than Fiction" was what we watched. This was when we met our lil bro, Angello who ended up falling in love with us - crazy ppl. Lol. Just kidding man. But yeah, we were glad to meet a few new ppl who joined us. Hope you guys had fun too as much as I did ;)
Gathering 2: Is Valentine's Day Necessary? Yes/No? Adoi..The whole bunch against just two people. Where can like thatttt? Unfair! Unfair!!! Lol. At the end of the day, those who were against V Day changed their minds as we learnt that V Day is not only for couples but for the non couples too! For they have their family and friends with them and its a day we appreciate each other. Without family and friends, we will not be as strong as we are today.
Gathering 3: Hmm, we discussed about the importance of Lent and how will be fixing ourselves for this Lent season. Mr. Lui led this sharing and I must say it was an eye-opener for me coz I did learn more about Lent.
Gathering 4: Ahhh, Mr. Eugene Lim led us in this one - Stations of the Cross! It was a beautiful one too, I must say ;) Reflecting and meditating from one station to another together as a 5L2F family was lovely. I had a peace of mind after that nite.
Gathering 5: We got "bored" of each other, so we invited Mr. Adrian from CKK Lifeline to help lead us in a para-liturgy. Thats to re-enact the Sabbath Meal. It was a new thing for most of us. All of us sat at a long table, reflected on the related Bible verse then went ahead with thanksgiving. One by one we mentioned what we were thankful for then we had our very own Bread and Wine. Yummm. Good experience I must say along with the msg learnt thru that.
Hmm.. I think we also got involved in helping out in a Coffee Morning held by and for the Kuala Lumpur Coordinating Council. Our beloved Ms. Mary Tan organized it and it turned out great! We made quite a profit if compared to the other years. Ahem, Cheers to Mary for a great job ya! See, dont worry too much for everything happens for a reason. N definitely our Heavenly Father will be with us. Of coz you have to work yourself la. Can't expect Him to help us in everything without even working for it, riteee? ;;)
THEN! On our 6th Gathering, we said the Rosary together. T'was another awesome nite. I found that doing such solemn stuff actually gives us the peace of heart. mind and soul. Watcha think? Do post some comments ya.
As for THIS week - our 7th gathering - we will be washing each others feet. Lol. Yeah. Smelly feet. Wahaha..Just kidding la. Its the Washing of the Feet. Theres a lesson we learn in this. Check out John 13 for more info and u'll know what I mean. Looking fwd to see you ALL there!!!!
Till the next post,
Nalsy OUTZ!
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