SUNDAY FILIPINO LIVE MASS TODAY II NOVEMBER 24, 2024 II CHRIST THE KING II FR. JOWEL JOMARSUS GATUS

The speaker begins by praising Jesus Christ, who is hailed as the King for saving humanity from sin and death, offering new life in return. The message encourages submission to Jesus for receiving blessings. It calls for humility and requests divine mercy to be worthy of the holy mysteries. The congregation confesses sins through thoughts, words, and deeds, asking for prayers and guidance for eternal life.

The segment continues with traditional prayers seeking mercy from God, Jesus Christ, the Lord, and glorifying God for His magnificence. It highlights the acknowledgment of Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world and serves as the sole holy and righteous savior.

The prayer session emphasizes the unification under Jesus Christ, the beloved son and king of the universe. It seeks liberation from bondage to freely serve God’s glory through Jesus, in the unity of the Holy Spirit eternally. The reading from the book of Daniel describes a vision of one like a human riding on a cloud, bestowed with authority, glory, and a kingdom eternal, serviced by all peoples.

The segment features a reading from the Book of Revelation, conveying blessings and peace from Jesus Christ, the firstborn of the dead and ruler over the kings of the earth. It acknowledges His love and redemption from sins, making believers into a royal priesthood to serve God, anticipating His return. It affirms Jesus as the Alpha and Omega, existing through all time.

The teachings include a reflection on social acceptance and the dangers of living according to others' opinions. The speaker recalls a personal story about dealing with judgment from others, emphasizing that one should not be burdened by others’ opinions. Instead, individuality and the understanding of one's identity in God are stressed.

A personal anecdote illustrates the internal struggle of seeking approval from others, recalling a time when the speaker tried to impress someone through inauthentic means. A lesson learned was that proving oneself to others isn’t necessary, and true fulfillment comes from genuine self-acceptance and understanding of one’s worth in God’s eyes.

The message underscores that the mission on Earth is not about proving oneself but about loving God and others. It highlights the futility of trying to impress people and acquiring unnecessary material possessions. It encourages focusing on self-love, loving others, and loving God without depending on external validation.

Jesus didn't have to prove His divinity because His mission was to save humanity through His sacrifice. This message parallels believers' mission to love genuinely rather than seeking validation. This aligns with the belief that one's worth is not measured by others' opinions but by the love for oneself, God, and others.

A call to faith reminds the congregation of the true aim: to serve and love without the need for validation from others. It advocates for living truthfully, motivated by love aligned with God’s will, leading to more peaceful and blessed lives. The faith emphasized is stronger than social affirmations, underscoring inner peace and divine perspective as paramount.

An emphasis on truth and love as the core of life reflects Jesus' own life of sacrifice without seeking earthly approval. The narrative concludes with a call to action, encouraging acts of kindness and love particularly towards the needy, echoing Christ's self-offering nature. The mission is oriented around generosity especially in aiding the less fortunate.