Magis


Saint Laurence, Deacon, Martyr


John 12:24-26 

There's a saying in Filipino, "Kung ano'ng tinanim, siya ring aanihin."  Kung matipid ang pagtatanim, matipid din ang aanihin.  On the other hand, rich sowing means rich reaping.

Since we know we're entering into the same venture anyway, why not capitalize on opportunities instead of desiring only for small output?

In the Gospel, Jesus capitalizes on a rich harvest.  But it takes the offering of Jesus' own life to cause the salvation not only of a certain number of people, but of the entire human race in all generations.

In the Ignatian Spirituality, there's what we call "magis", meaning, more.  "Ad majorem Dei gloriam" (All for the greater glory of God) would be a call to desire for God all the more, to serve Him more, to follow Him more, and to love Him more.  In other words, we simply give to God what he deserves, adoration, love, and service.

By doing so, we shall be reaping a huge harvest of good works and opportunities to lead others to heaven!

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