When that happens our end could possibly be in the digestive tract of some ants. As we remember St. Lawrence today, let us learn from his love for the poor. When arrested and tortured by the Roman Prefect to surrender the treasures of the Church, St. Lawrence pointed to the poor, saying, “Here are the treasures of the Church. The poor are the true treasures of the Church. Let us also be inspired by his faithful love for Jesus. He was martyred for his faith in the Lord, martyred through roasting. But most of all, let us follow his example of joyful sacrifice.
Sa halip na maging bitter ang relationship natin sa Kanya, naging better pa nga! Hindi na lamang po tayo mga tagasunod Niya; ginawa pa Niya tayong mga isinugo Niya. Sa paraan at bahagdang naayon sa kani-kaniya, maaari po nating sabihin ang sinabi ni San Pablo sa 2 Cor 5:20: “ Kami nga'y mga sugo sa pangalan ni Kristo, na waring namamanhik ang Diyos sa pamamagitan namin: kayo'y pinamamanhikan namin sa pangalan ni Kristo, na kayo'y makipagkasundo sa Diyos.” We are ambassadors of Christ despite the fact that our only credential is that we are sinners but loved.