SUNDAY REFLECTION by Mayor Beng Climaco

 27th Sunday Ordinary Time

Reflecting on the Second Reading, Philippians 4:6-7 : “Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”

I HAD to undergo my third (Covid-19) swab test per advice of doctors. I marched on being tested and woke up anxious the next day as the results were not yet out. I called up Red Cross and was told the Doctor has to analyse the result and Jan told me “not to worry”!

It was the feast of St. Therese of the Child Jesus and I surrendered to God the anxiety and uncertainty of every swab test. After breakfast, I got the email: NEGATIVE! Gracias a Dios! Covid is dangerous that even US President Donald Trump and the First Lady were not spared.

We are called to be stewards of God’s vineyard to be responsible for ourselves and our families. As I make this, I am aware of the loss of lives and struggle of friends with Covid. May we take God’s call to care for each other and value life.

Earlier on, we had to make sure safety protocols and social distancing are in place at Fort Pilar. In this time of pandemic, our fiesta activities are limited to virtual replays and even our worship is with restrictions. Let us live out our duty to make sure we abide by Covid protocols and security measures to keep our loved ones and Zamboanga safe. Tiene Cuidao.

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