Apologize

By Jeremey Santos Sr E

(Mt 3:1-12, Preaching of John the Baptist)

 This Gospel is a bout John’s mission in the desert of Judea where he wore camel hair and a leather belt, and ate only wild honey and locusts. John the Baptist preached in the desert where he said, “Prepare the way of the Lord; make straight His paths”. A lot of people came to hear his teachings and he baptized them in the Jordan River. One of the Groups who came there were the Pharisees and Sadducees. When John the Baptist saw them, one of the things he said was, “Produce good fruits as evidence of your repentance.” Then, He told everyone there the coming of The One mightier than him.

The line that stuck me the most in this Gospel was, “Produce good fruits as evidence of your repentance”. This line says that “sorry” comes with acting on it. “Sorry” comes with change and making up for the things you did wrong. There are times when we say sorry, but then we go back to our old habits, or do the things you’re sorry about again. This is what makes the word “sorry” meaningless, and over rated. It becomes nothing more than a word, instead of a turning point for yourself towards being a good person.

Because of the message of this Gospel, I will do my best to change my habit of making empty apologies. When I apologize about something, I will makeup for it, and keep in mind not to do it again. This habit will benefit me, as well as the people around me because I am able to be an example to them to treat the word “sorry” as a turning point, and not just a word.