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7/10/21

My Spiritual Journey Day 5

Sirach 3

Duties to Parents

Children, listen to me; I am your father. Do what I tell you and you will be safe, for the Lord has given fathers authority over their children and given children the obligation to obey their mothers. If you respect your father, you can make up for your sins, and if you honor your mother, you are earning great wealth. If you respect your father, one day your own children will make you happy; the Lord will hear your prayers. If you obey the Lord by honoring your father and making your mother happy, you will live a long life. Obey your parents as if you were their slave. Honor your father in everything you do and say, so that you may receive his blessing. When parents give their blessing, they give strength to their children's homes, but when they curse their children, they destroy the very foundations.

Never seek honor for yourself at your father's expense; it is not to your credit if he is dishonored. Your own honor comes from the respect that you show to your father. If children do not honor their mothers, it is their own disgrace. My child, take care of your father when he grows old; give him no cause for worry as long as he lives. Be sympathetic even if his mind fails him; don't look down on him just because you are strong and healthy. The Lord will not forget the kindness you show to your father; it will help you make up for your sins. When you are in trouble, the Lord will remember your kindness and will help you; your sins will melt away like frost in warm sunshine. Those who abandon their parents or give them cause for anger may as well be cursing the Lord; they are already under the Lord's curse.


My parents are no more in this world. They both and our older brother are all at a better place with the Almighty God. My four siblings and I miss them. But I feel they are amidst us in spirit, always watching over us and sending us their blessings. They loved us and taught good values of life, their sacrifices have made us what we are today. We cherish their memories πŸ’“πŸ’“ 

Ozzy, Dad and Mom, you all have left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide, although we cannot see you, you're always at our side.

Good night friends πŸ˜‡