Ladybelle P.

Gototos CFED Code 418

BSN4- SET1

SUNDAY REFLECTION
1. Type of Religious activity: Roman Catholic
2. Date and time: September 18, 2022
3. Name of the Presider/Priest/Pastor: Fr. Antonio G. Pintucan
4. Means of Participation: Face to face
5. Where or which platform? Holly Cross Parish at Ballesteros, Cagayan

Sunday Reflection 1
The gospel is Luke 16:10-13. It is all about dishonesty and trust. Jesus said that those
people who are trustworthy in very small matters are also trustworthy in great ones, and those
people who are dishonest in very small matters are also dishonest in great ones. The gospel also
emphasized that "no servant can serve two masters. He will either hate one and love the other, or
be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and mammon. "
While listening to the priest's homily, a lot of things come to my mind and I start
questioning "Can I really trust all my friends or the people around me?". Yes, I know that
nowadays, dishonesty is rampant and common. Others may consider it a normal and acceptable
practice, which is wrong. That is why this topic should be given attention. Since I've been lied to
in the past, I am aware of how damaging it can be to a person's morals and personality. I think
honesty and trust are essential because they foster healthy relationships. One can accept
individuals in a favorable way by having trust in them. Truthfulness, in my opinion,
demonstrates your fairness and loyalty. By doing this, one will gain more acceptance from their
peers because they are assured that their secrets are safe. I also remembered when I was in high
school, lying to a friend about the previous evening and the reason I wasn't at home. She lost
faith in me since she didn't think it was true. This taught me that lying is a waste of time. My
friend doesn't always believe me when I tell the truth because she expects me to lie. Because it's
crucial to be believed and appreciated by your peers, I value honesty.
In a situation like this, I now see that a relationship cannot truly mature to its pinnacle
because this lack of honesty and truth might result in a physical barrier between two people that
might never be overcome. Knowing this has influenced my values, and it motivates me to speak
the truth to avoid doing to others what I have done to them in the past. I am aware that being
trustworthy and honest is a requirement if you desire friends. I am aware that honesty and
truthfulness serve as strong foundations for relationships. Without these, relationships will
crumble to the point where they all began at first.