Daily Reflection: Dec 22, 2009

1st Reading: 1 Samuel 1: 24-28
Gospel: Luke 1: 46-56

The first reading is about the prayer of a wife (Hannah) who is praying to have a child. God answered her and gave her Samuel. While the gospel is about the Song of Mary.

While Hannah can be attributed to her trust in the Lord and being generous of what was given to her. She offered her child to the Lord for she believes, the child belongs to the Lord since she asked for it. Mary on the other hand is obedient and believes what is said to her will became true.

Being humble is both emphasized in the readings today. The importance of prayer reminds us that God is around us and willing to guide and help us in whatever endeavor we want in this life.

The first reading and the gospel are connected in the sense that these readings are talking about giving birth. The hope that is with these two individuals given by God will change the people of the world. Their coming to the Earth influences us that it creates an everlasting memory and teachings.

2012

The film shows the disaster of the earth. Overall, it was a good film worth watching and its heart touching drama.

It was a good film which depicts the situation at the end times. The form of family that is depicted in the movie showed the current set up of families in the modern society. Even the power of those who has money.

The events that was shown in the movie is quite over that sometimes I think it was not realistic. Although the animation is good but the reality of the events might sometimes a matter of discussion.

Overall, I recommend to watch the movie. It was good.

I gave it 9 out of 10.