WHAT TRULY LASTS BEFORE GOD

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Grotto, After Vigili of Pentacost Mass / 9th Day of The Holy Spirit Novena, 23 May 2026, PSVGP

WHAT TRULY LASTS BEFORE GOD

Wisdom 5:11–16

This passage reminds us how quickly worldly things can disappear. Human pride, wealth, status, and success may seem important for a moment, but they pass away like smoke in the wind or a shadow that fades. Many people spend their lives chasing things that cannot truly last.

But Wisdom gives a beautiful contrast: “The righteous live forever.” Those who walk with God, remain faithful, love sincerely, and choose what is right are never forgotten by Him. Even if the world overlooks them, God sees their lives and holds them in His care.

What truly lasts before God is not popularity or earthly achievement, but a faithful heart, a truthful life, humility, love, and righteousness. These are the treasures that remain eternal.

Today, let us ask ourselves: Are we building our lives only for this world, or also for eternity?

Prayer:
Lord, teach me to live for what truly lasts before You. Help me walk in truth, humility, love, and faithfulness each day. Amen.

May God bless us all 🙏❤️
Manuntun Sitinjak

APA YANG SUNGGUH BERNILAI DI HADAPAN TUHAN

Gua Maria Penolong Abadi, setelah Misa Vigili Pentakosta/Novena Roh Kudus ke 9, 23 Mei 2026, PSVGP 

APA YANG SUNGGUH BERNILAI DI HADAPAN TUHAN

Kebijaksanaan 5:11–16

Bacaan ini mengingatkan kita betapa cepatnya hal-hal duniawi dapat berlalu. Kesombongan, kekayaan, kedudukan, dan keberhasilan manusia mungkin terlihat besar untuk sesaat, tetapi semuanya dapat lenyap seperti asap yang tertiup angin atau bayangan yang memudar. Banyak orang menghabiskan hidup mengejar hal-hal yang sebenarnya tidak kekal.

Namun Kitab Kebijaksanaan memberikan kontras yang indah: “Orang benar hidup untuk selama-lamanya.” Mereka yang berjalan bersama Tuhan, tetap setia, hidup dalam kasih, dan memilih jalan yang benar tidak pernah dilupakan oleh Allah. Meskipun dunia mungkin tidak memperhatikan mereka, Tuhan melihat hidup mereka dan menjaga mereka dengan kasih-Nya.

Yang sungguh bernilai di hadapan Tuhan bukanlah popularitas atau pencapaian duniawi, melainkan hati yang setia, hidup yang jujur, kerendahan hati, kasih, dan kebenaran. Itulah harta yang tetap tinggal untuk selamanya.

Hari ini, marilah kita bertanya pada diri sendiri: apakah kita sedang membangun hidup hanya untuk dunia ini, atau juga untuk kekekalan?

Doa:
Tuhan, ajarilah aku untuk hidup bagi hal-hal yang sungguh bernilai di hadapan-Mu. Tuntun aku untuk berjalan dalam kebenaran, kasih, kerendahan hati, dan kesetiaan setiap hari. Amin.

Tuhan memberkati kita semua 🙏❤️
Manuntun Sitinjak

YOU, FOLLOW ME

St. Joseph Catholic Church, after Sunday Mass, March 8, 2026.

TODAY’S GOD’S WORD REFLECTION: YOU, FOLLOW ME

Saturday, May 23, 2026

📖 Today’s Readings: Acts 28:16–20, 30–31 | Psalm 11 | John 21:20–25

Paul continued proclaiming the Kingdom of God even while he was under house arrest. Difficult circumstances did not stop him from fulfilling his calling. Even in limitations, he welcomed people and boldly taught about the Lord Jesus.

In today’s Gospel, Jesus said to Peter: “You, follow Me.” It was a very personal invitation. Peter did not need to worry about the path of the other disciples. His task was to remain faithful, shepherd God’s people, and walk in his own calling.

Today, God also reminds us not to spend too much time comparing our lives with others. Each person has a different journey, cross, responsibility, and purpose. What matters most is to remain faithful, keep trusting, and continue following the Lord every day.

Prayer:
Lord Jesus, teach me not to compare my life with others. Strengthen my heart so I may faithfully follow You, serve with love, and trust that You are always with me in every step of my life. Amen.

God bless us all ❤️
Manuntun Sitinjak

ENGKAU, IKUTLAH AKU

Gereja Katolik St Yoseph Sukabumi, Setelah Misa Minggu 8 Maret 2026

RENUNGAN FIRMAN TUHAN HARI INI: ENGKAU, IKUTLAH AKU

Sabtu, 23 Mei 2026

📖 Bacaan Hari Ini: Kis 28:16–20, 30–31 | Mzm 11:4,5,7 | Yoh 21:20–25

Paulus tetap mewartakan Kerajaan Allah meskipun berada dalam tahanan. Ia tidak membiarkan keadaan sulit menghentikan panggilannya. Justru di Roma, dalam keterbatasan, ia tetap menerima orang-orang dan mengajar tentang Tuhan Yesus dengan terus terang.

Dalam Injil, Yesus berkata kepada Petrus: “Engkau, ikutlah Aku.” Ini adalah ajakan yang sangat pribadi. Petrus tidak perlu sibuk memikirkan jalan hidup murid lain. Tugasnya adalah setia mengikuti Yesus, menggembalakan umat, dan berjalan dalam panggilannya sendiri.

Hari ini Tuhan juga berkata kepada kita: jangan terlalu banyak membandingkan diri dengan orang lain. Setiap orang punya proses, salib, tugas, dan panggilannya sendiri. Yang paling penting adalah tetap setia, tetap percaya, dan tetap mengikuti Tuhan dalam hidup sehari-hari.

Doa:

Tuhan Yesus, ajarilah aku untuk tidak sibuk membandingkan hidupku dengan orang lain. Teguhkan hatiku agar tetap setia mengikuti-Mu, melayani dengan kasih, dan percaya bahwa Engkau menyertai setiap langkah hidupku. Amin.

Tuhan memberkati kita semua ❤️

Manuntun Sitinjak

A RIGHTEOUS LIFE IS NEVER IN VAIN

REFLECTION ON GOD’S WORD: A RIGHTEOUS LIFE IS NEVER IN VAIN

Wisdom 5:1–10

The righteous may at times be underestimated, mocked, or even considered unsuccessful by the world. But in the end, God Himself reveals the truth. Those who once looked down on them finally realize that the life they considered foolish was actually pleasing in the sight of God.

This passage reminds us not to measure life merely by wealth, status, praise, or outward success. All these things pass away like a shadow. What truly remains valuable is a faithful heart, an honest life, sincere love, and the courage to continue walking in the ways of the Lord.

Today, let us choose to do what is right, even in small things: praying faithfully, speaking honestly, sharing with others, forgiving, and encouraging those around us. A righteous life may not always be praised by people, but it is never wasted before God.

Prayer:
Lord, guide me to live rightly, humbly, and faithfully before You. Amen.

May God bless us all 🙏❤️
Manuntun Sitinjak

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HIDUP BENAR TIDAK PERNAH SIA-SIA

RENUNGAN FIRMAN TUHAN: HIDUP BENAR TIDAK PERNAH SIA-SIA

Kebijaksanaan 5:1–10

Orang benar mungkin pernah diremehkan, ditertawakan, bahkan dianggap gagal oleh dunia. Tetapi pada waktunya, Tuhan sendiri yang akan menyatakan kebenaran. Mereka yang dulu menghina akhirnya menyadari bahwa hidup yang mereka anggap lemah dan bodoh, justru berkenan di hadapan Allah.

Bacaan ini mengingatkan kita untuk tidak menilai hidup hanya dari kekayaan, kedudukan, pujian, atau keberhasilan lahiriah. Semuanya dapat berlalu seperti bayangan. Yang sungguh bernilai adalah hati yang setia, hidup yang jujur, kasih yang tulus, dan keberanian untuk tetap berjalan di jalan Tuhan.

Maka hari ini, marilah kita memilih tindakan benar, meskipun kecil: berdoa dengan setia, berkata jujur, berbagi, mengampuni, dan menyemangati sesama. Sebab hidup benar mungkin tidak selalu dipuji manusia, tetapi tidak pernah sia-sia di hadapan Tuhan.

Doa:

Tuhan, tuntunlah aku untuk hidup benar, rendah hati, dan setia kepada-Mu. Amin.

Tuhan memberkati kita semua 🙏❤️

Manuntun Sitinjak

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THAT THEY MAY ALL BE ONE

DAILY REFLECTION OF GOD’S WORD: THAT THEY MAY ALL BE ONE

Thursday, May 21, 2026

📖 Today’s Readings: Acts 22:30;23:6–11 | Psalm 16 | John 17:20–26

In today’s Gospel, Jesus prays not only for His disciples, but also for all of us who believe in Him. His prayer is beautiful and profound: “That they may all be one.” God desires unity, love, and harmony among His people. Unity does not mean we must all be the same, but that we live with hearts that love, support, and walk together toward the same purpose in God.

In the first reading, Paul faces pressure and threats. Yet the Lord comes to strengthen him: “Take courage!” God never leaves Paul alone. In the same way, amid our struggles, conflicts, and challenges, God continues to be with us and strengthen us.

Today’s Psalm reminds us that the Lord is our inheritance and protection. When our hearts remain close to Him, we receive peace and the right direction for life.

In a world easily divided by ego, jealousy, and differences, God calls us to become instruments of peace and unity — in our families, communities, Church, workplaces, and ministries.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, unite our hearts in Your love. Teach us to strengthen one another instead of tearing each other down. Give us humble hearts, full of love, and faithful in walking with You. Amen.

God bless us all ❤️, Manuntun Sitinjak