The Real Big Brother - Didache Reflection 1/06/07

Something to ponder on...........
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THE REAL BIG BROTHER
By: Tina M.

“You are My beloved Son with Whom I am very well pleased.” – Mark 1:11

Pinoy Big Brother! It’s been two years now since this reality TV show became a hit, earned fame and oodles of money. “Housemates” enter the “Big Brother house” and live there for 100 days. Their words and actions, from waking to sleeping are monitored by Big Brother and the whole nation. They face challenges to win prizes and ultimately – to please Big Brother. They enter the “confession room” to express themselves “no-holds-barred” to Big Bro. Some are voted out and evicted by the housemates, the nation (via texting) and Big Brother (his special prerogative).

Our being Christian is both like and unlike that show. Like it, we must face life challenges to win temporal “prizes” and ultimately – to please our Big Brother, Jesus Christ. We enter His “confession room” when we want to set things straight with Him – no holds barred. However, unlike the show, He doesn’t vote us out, even if the whole world “evicts” us.

It is a wise decision to ask ourselves at day’s end,

“Did I please my Big Brother today?”

It is my conviction this year to grow in constant awareness that my Heavenly Audience is watching me with His eyes of love.

REFLECTION:Henri Nouwen says, “I gradually realize that I want to be seen by You, to dwell under Your caring gaze and to grow strong and gentle in Your sight.”

Cast upon me Your loving gaze and I will grow in Your beauty. Amen.
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