Matthew 22:36-40 の小説・ストーリー

Gigil na napailing ang naiinis na designer. Nagpatuloy ang seremonya. Nagbasa ang pari ng bible verse, mula sa Conrinthians 13: 4-8. “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, It is not proud, it does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hope, always persevere. Love never fails…

"Pangatlo, pakikipagtalik sa hindi mo asawa o adul-tery. You shall not commit adul-tery. (Exodus 20:14) The man who commits adul-tery with another man's wife, he who commits adul-tery with his neighbor's wife, the adul-terer and the adul-teress, shall surely be put to death. (Leviticus 20:10) But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adul-tery in his heart. (Matthew 5:28)

Mariin kong sinara ang kamao ko saka nilabanan ang matalim na titig ni Matthew. “Of course. Gusto kong maranasan nila ang sakit at poot na ipinaranas nila sa akin.” And with that answer, mas lalo siyang napangisi. He crossed his arm while still looking at me. “As you should... lady Fevianna.”

) One step closer I have died everyday, waiting for you Darling, don't be afraid, I have loved you for a thousand years “Dearly beloved, we are gathered together here in the sight of God, and in the face of this company, to join together this Man and this Woman in holy Matrimony. Into this holy estate, these two persons present come now to be joined. If any man can show just cause, why they may not lawfully be joined together, let him now speak, or else hereafter forever hold his peace. I require and charge you both, as ye will answer at the dreadful day of judgment when the secrets of all hearts shall be disclosed, that if either of you knows any impediment, why ye may not be lawfully join

Tahimik siyang nakikinig sa bagong Pari na galing sa ibang bansa at nagbibigay pangaral at gabay sa mga taong nando'n sa loob ng simbahan. “In the 5th chapter of the gospel as recorded by Saint Matthew, we read these very arresting words flowing from the lips of our Lord and Master: 'Ye have heard that it has been said, ‘Thou shall love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy.’ But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them that despitefully use you; that ye may be the children of your Father which is in Heaven.”

Tinitiyak ko pa naman na punong-puno iyon ng katas at napakatamis pa. “You know what, Niah, I easily understand your insight about this thing.” Ngumiti ito. “In fact, pare-pareho lamang tayong empleyado rito, saka alam ko rin na nagtatrabaho ka nang masigasig upang iahon ang iyong pamilya sa kahirapan kaya naiintindihan ko ang nararamdaman mo.” Dinampot niya mula sa kaniyang bag ang isang maliit na hugis parisukat na naglalaman nang makapangyarihan na salita ng Diyos. “'Donʼt be afraid, just believe', says in Mark 5:36.” Ibinigay niya ito sa akin. Manghang-mangha ako sa disensyo rito at itoʼy gawa lamang sa isang tabla.

Kung ako lang hindi ko siya sasampahan ng kaso, lalo na't sa huli pinili nitong magbago. Subalit hindi ko maaaring suwayin si Mattheus, dahil tama naman ang katwiran ni Mattheus. Nagkasala pa rin si Kaye sa batas at kailangan nitong managot. “Kapag tapos ng ilibing si Papa mo. Sa ngayon malaya ka muna. At ‘wag ka ng makiusap para sa Mama mo. Dahil hindi siya sasampahan ni Mattheus, ng kaso,”

"MATTHEWS 6:33. But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things will be added unto you." Iyon ang mga katagang narinig ko nang makapasok sa mansion. Nadatnan ko sa living room si Daddy Rafael kasama ang kaniyang mga kaibigan sa simbahan at kasalukuyang nagdedebosyon. Hindi siya nakasimba noong Linggo dahil nagkasakit siya dulot ng nangyaring rebelasyon sa paboritong anak.

tanging tanong niya lamang habang nakatuon ang paningin sa altar ng simbahan. Umusog naman palapit sa kaniya si Estrella at hinwakan ang kamay nito, “Lucas capítulo cinco, versículo treinta y dos ( Libro ng Lucas, kabanata lima , talatang tatlumpu't dalawa) Hindi ako pumarito upang tawagin ang mga matuwid, kundi ang mga makasalanan sa pagsisisi. Iyon ang sabi ng Panginoon.”

“Manang, pakiaya na si Matthew sa loob.” Tumalima ang matandang babae at nilapitan na si Mat-Mat. “M-Magandang gabi po, Manang Tess,” bati niya rito. “Magandang gabi, Chrissa. Masaya akong makita ka ulit,” anito nang nakangiti. “Sumama ka na kay Manang, Mat. Susunod na kami,” saad na ni Trace na agad nang sinunod ng anak nito.