The purpose of the incarnation

There are four reasons why a God who is both all-powerful and perfectly good might choose to
take on human form. The first reason is:
- To reconcile us with GOD
As humans, we have all wronged God, and this wrongdoing leads to guilt that
necessitates repentance, apology, and reparation. While we can certainly repent and
apologize, we lack the time and the will to make up for our mistakes. Therefore, God
must provide the reparation himself by living a perfect life, the kind of life that we should
have lived.

Kung iisipin nating lahat, tayo ay makasalang nilalang kahit na kakasilang palang natin,
may kasalan na tayo, Yung kasalanang mana. Kaya nga, pinili ng Diyos Ama na gawing
tao ang kanyang anak na si Hesus, upang siya ay magsilbing halimbawa sa atin. Ginawa
ito upang magkaroon ng pag-asa para sa ating magbago sa pamamagitan ng kanyang mga
turo at kanyang buhay. Ito rin ang dahilan kung bakit umiiral ang sakramento ng
pagkakasundo, sa dahil dito pinahihintulutan nya tayong mas mapalapit sa kanya.

- To show us God’s Love

He wanted to show us more about the true nature of His love, to become our friends,
and to invite us to share in His divine nature. To do that, He was born in a stable: He
ate with us, worked with us, and became our friend. He lived a human life and died a
human death.

Nais niyang ipakita sa atin ang mas malalim na pag-unawa sa kanyang tunay na
pagmamahal, na magkaroon ng pakikipagkaibigan sa atin, at maging banal tulad nya.
Upang maisakatuparan ito, pinili niyang ipanganak sa sabsaban. Kasama nila syang
kumain at nag trabaho gaya ng isang simpleng tao. Naranasan niya ang buhay bilang
isang tao at namatay siya bilang tao para maligtas nya tayo sa ating mga kasalanan.

- To be our model for Holiness

Jesus became a man to serve as the ultimate example for us, demonstrating how to love
and live in a manner that would enable us to become holy, godly, saintly, and worthy of
living in God's home forever. He reveals how to live a healthy life, so that we can
experience joy both now and in the future.

Si Jesus ay naging isang tao upang maglingkod at mag bigay halimbawa para sa atin, na
nagpapakita kung paano magmahal at mamuhay sa paraang magbibigay-daan sa atin na
maging banal, makadiyos, at karapat-dapat na manirahan sa tahanan ng Diyos
magpakailanman. Inihayag niya kung paano mamuhay ng mabuti, upang maranasan natin
ang kagalakan ngayon at sa hinaharap.

- To enable us to share in God’s nature

 "The Word became flesh to make us partakers of divine nature. By becoming man, the
Son of God intended that we could become god-like."

Naging tao sya, para makibahagi tayo sa kanyang kabanalan. Sa pagiging tao nya, gusto
ng Anak ng Diyos na tayo ay maging tulad ng diyos. Mabuhay ng banal at maging
mabuting halimbawa sa iba.

The mysteries of Christ’s life

- The life and actions of Christ were a continuous form of teaching. His various deeds,
miracles, gestures, and prayers all served as examples for people to follow. His love for
everyone, including the poor and disadvantaged, was a testament to his teachings.

Ang buhay at mga pagkilos ni Kristo ay isang tuluy-tuloy na anyo ng pagtuturo. Ang
kanyang iba`t ibang mga gawa, mga himala, mga kilos, at mga panalangin ay nagsilbing
mga halimbawa para sundin ng mga tao. Ang kanyang pagmamahal sa lahat, kabilang
ang mga mahihirap at mahihirap, ay isang patunay ng kanyang mga turo.

- Christ's ultimate sacrifice on the cross and subsequent resurrection serve as a fulfillment
of his teachings and reveal the truth of his message.

Ang pinakahuling sakripisyo ni Kristo sa krus at kasunod na muling pagkabuhay ay

nagsisilbing katuparan ng kanyang mga turo at naghahayag ng katotohanan ng kanyang
mensahe.

The birth and infancy of Jesus

- At the presentation of Jesus in the temple, he is recognized as the firstborn Son who
belongs to the Lord and the long-awaited Messiah. Simeon and Anna, along with all
Israel, await the coming of the Savior. Mary's prediction of the sword of sorrow
announces Christ's perfect and unique sacrifice on the cross, which will bring salvation to
all people.

Sa pagtatanghal kay Jesus sa templo, kinilala siya bilang ang panganay na Anak na pag-
aari ng Panginoon at ang pinakahihintay na Mesiyas. Sina Simeon at Ana, kasama ang
buong Israel, ay naghihintay sa pagdating ng Tagapagligtas. Ang hula ni Maria sa tabak
ng kalungkutan ay nagpapahayag ng perpekto at natatanging sakripisyo ni Kristo sa krus,
na magdadala ng kaligtasan sa lahat ng tao.
Ang pangyayari na ito ay kasama sa seven sorrows of mary.

The First Sorrow: The Prophecy of Simeon and Anna

The Second Sorrow: The Flight into Egypt. ...
The Third Sorrow: The Loss of the Child Jesus. ...
The Fourth Sorrow: The Condemnation of Jesus. ...
The Fifth Station: The Crucifixion of Jesus. ...
The Sixth Station: The Retrieval of Jesus' Body. ...
The Seventh Station: The Burial of Jesus.

Baptism of Jesus Christ

Why did Jesus, as the sinless Son of God, receive baptism?

- The baptism of Jesus is described in all four Gospels, and it marks the start of His
public ministry. After living a life of relative obscurity, Jesus emerged as a popular figure
thanks to His preaching, miracles, healings, and message of mercy and forgiveness.
When Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River, it was a public declaration of His mission
to redeem humanity. The descent of the dove symbolized the anointing of the Holy Spirit,
which Jesus received as the Christ, or "the Anointed One." This marked the beginning of
His journey towards fulfilling His divine purpose.

Bakit si Jesus, bilang ang walang kasalanan na Anak ng Diyos, ay tumanggap ng

bautismo?
- Ang bautismo ni Jesus ay inilarawan sa lahat ng apat na Ebanghelyo, at ito ay
nagmamarka ng pagsisimula ng Kanyang pampublikong ministeryo. Matapos mamuhay
ng isang medyo hindi malinaw na buhay, si Jesus ay lumitaw bilang isang tanyag na tao.
Sa Kanyang pangangaral, mga himala, pagpapagaling, at mensahe ng awa at
pagpapatawad. Nang si Jesus ay bininyagan sa Ilog Jordan, ito ay isang pampublikong
pagpapahayag ng Kanyang misyon na tubusin ang sangkatauhan. Ang pagbaba ng
kalapati ay sumasagisag sa pagpapahid ng Banal na Espiritu, na tinanggap ni Jesus bilang
ang Kristo, o "ang Pinahiran." Nagmarka ito ng simula ng Kanyang paglalakbay tungo sa
pagtupad sa Kanyang banal na layunin.

Jesus proclaims God’s Kingdom

- The Proclamation of the Kingdom is a mystery that covers the entirety of Christ's public
ministry and humanity. Christ proclaimed the Kingdom of God at the beginning of His
public ministry, inviting us to change ourselves and embrace His gospel of peace. St.
Paul proclaims the wondrous mission of living out Christ's teachings and spreading the
joyful news of His love. Christ proclaimed His kingdom by simply living His Divine life
here on earth, loving God and neighbor. We are called to follow Christ's example and go
out as 'sheep in the midst of wolves' to proclaim the gospel of peace with our lives.

Ipinahayag ni Kristo ang Kaharian ng Diyos sa simula ng Kanyang pampublikong

ministeryo, inaanyayahan tayo na baguhin ang ating sarili at yakapin ang Kanyang mga
tinuro.

Jesus’ Ministry

- The life of Jesus Christ during His mortal ministry, including His teachings, miracles,
and use of priesthood authority. It also mentions His heartaches, such as being mocked,
scourged, and betrayed. While His acts were not unique to Him, there is no limit to the
number of people who may follow His example, and many have endured persecution for
His sake.

Ang buhay ni Jesucristo sa Kanyang mortal na ministeryo, kabilang ang Kanyang mga
turo, himala, at paggamit ng awtoridad. Binanggit din nito ang Kanyang mga dalamhati,
gaya ng pagkutya, paghagupit, at pagkakanulo. Bagama`t ang Kanyang mga gawa ay
hindi natatangi sa Kanya, walang limitasyon sa bilang ng mga tao na maaaring sumunod
sa Kanyang halimbawa, at marami ang nagtiis ng pag-uusig para sa Kanyang kapakanan.

- To be forgiven by God means that your sins have been wiped away, and you have been
restored. Through Christ, God generously forgives any wrong you have done, and it is
not held against you. God is willing and eager to forgive, and this forgiveness is available
to you through faith in Jesus Christ. It is up to you to decide whether to accept it or not.
Sa pamamagitan ni Kristo, bukas-palad na pinatatawad ng Diyos ang anumang
pagkakamaling nagawa mo, at hindi ito sapilitan kung ayaw mo syang tanggapin.

- In addition to healing the sick, Jesus' ministry also included the miraculous restoration
of the dead. Through Jesus, God's love and compassion for all of his children was
demonstrated through personal contact, restoring those who were outcasts back to
community, and providing salvation from both sin and death.
Bukod sa pagpapagaling ng mga maysakit, kasama rin sa ministeryo ni Jesus ang
makahimalang pagpapanumbalik ng mga patay. Sa pamamagitan ni Jesus, ang pag-ibig at
habag ng Diyos sa lahat ng kanyang mga anak ay ipinakita sa pamamagitan ng personal
na pakikipag-ugnayan, pagpapanumbalik sa mga itinapon pabalik sa komunidad, at
pagbibigay ng kaligtasan mula sa kasalanan at kamatayan.
 The transfiguration of Jesus

- The Transfiguration of Christ has the purpose of strengthening the faith of the apostles
in anticipation of his Passion. It is said that the ascent on to the mountain was a
preparation for the ascent to Calvary. As the Head of the Church, Christ manifested what
his Body contains and radiates in the sacraments, which is "the hope of glory".

Ang Pagbabagong-anyo ni Kristo ay may layunin na palakasin ang pananampalataya ng

mga apostol sa pag-asam ng kanyang Pasyon. Sinasabing ang pag-akyat sa bundok ay
isang paghahanda sa pag-akyat sa Kalbaryo. Bilang Ulo ng Simbahan, ipinakita ni Kristo
kung ano ang nilalaman ng kanyang Katawan at nagniningning sa mga sakramento, na
siyang "pag-asa ng kaluwalhatian".

The Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus

- The Paschal Mystery is a core Catholic belief that includes Jesus' passion, death,
resurrection, and glorification. According to the Catholic Church, Jesus' sacrifice on the
cross was God's way of saving humanity. The resurrection of Jesus, which is the belief
that God raised Jesus from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion, is the most
crucial event in Christianity. It marks the beginning of the Kingdom of God and is the
foundation of Christian faith. Jesus appeared to his disciples after his resurrection, calling
them to forgive sins and baptize repenters.

Ang Misteryo ng Paskuwa ay isang pangunahing paniniwalang Katoliko na

kinabibilangan ng pagsinta, kamatayan, muling pagkabuhay, at pagluwalhati ni Hesus.
Ayon sa Simbahang Katoliko, ang sakripisyo ni Hesus sa krus ay paraan ng Diyos sa
pagliligtas sa sangkatauhan. Ang muling pagkabuhay ni Hesus, na siyang paniniwalang
binuhay ng Diyos si Hesus mula sa mga patay sa ikatlong araw pagkatapos ng kanyang
pagpapako sa krus, ay ang pinakamahalagang kaganapan sa Kristiyanismo. Ito ay
nagmamarka ng simula ng Kaharian ng Diyos at ang pundasyon ng pananampalatayang
Kristiyano. Nagpakita si Jesus sa kanyang mga disipulo pagkatapos ng kanyang
pagkabuhay na mag-uli, tinawag silang magpatawad ng mga kasalanan at magbinyag sa
mga nagsisisi.