Dulpa, 9 reflection francis of assisi

I learned that Francis of Assisi acknowledged that God in heaven is his father and he showed that he loved so much that he followed Jesus so literally in pursuit of poverty, desiring nothing more than the Lord. It teaches me that i can be committed faithful followers of Jesus while doing it in my own unique way that glorifies God.

        I also learned that he walked a miles just to meet and preached to unknown numbers of people on the dusty roads, in city squares, in churches especially to those  poor people. I can sense that he loved God with all his heart, soul, mind and strength. But I did not like of what he did when he pursuit of poverty even though he was wealthy person. As being a Christians I have responsibilities for others, for my family, for my aging parent, for my country that God entrusts to me. I know that God has given me special gifts, talent, skills to be used for his purposes as workers in the marketplace, friends in the community, encourages of the brokenhearted, lovers of the oppressed.

Last time I worked in a company I tend not to give all my salaries in my parent even though I have a responsibility to help them financially. I allocate half of my income for myself so that I can buy what I want and save for my future needs. I don’t like to give all my income to them so that they will not too much dependent of me and I can budget my income wisely and help others also.  The idea of giving all to the poor of all your resources and lived with them is not a good idea, because how can you help if you don’t have enough for selves and don’t have any income resources. I know that Francis and I have different perspective in life. I can serve for and help better if I have much and I can be effective if I have a lot of resources to help others. For me I cannot be an effective minister if I too my self needs help. So, I must think wisely, and use all the resources wisely, not being boastful instead I will always acknowledge God as the owner of all things, because all things come from Him.