The Power of Paradigm Shift through God's eyes - from "complaint" to compassion

Today we reflect on Romans12:2:‘Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may prove what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.’Stephen Covey talks about a paradigm shift where we change our thinking and approach to life, a shift from self-focus to compassion for others. We see that in our lady, who had no answer for her important question ‘How can this be?’ , but responded in faith- ‘Let it be to me according to your word.’ A paradigm shift, from fear to faith, from self-focus to compassion, from control to surrender.Similarly, we should:1.Change our thinking in daily life2.Consider what it means to show compassion.Our minds are cluttered and focused on so many things in our lives that we fail to notice our struggling neighbour. We should be mindful that small acts of kindness make a person feel appreciated, seen and not sidelines. It is an opportunity for us to show Christ’s love and compassion to them.As Maya Angelou says: ‘People often forget what you say or what you do, nut they will remember how you made them feel.’- Saturday Novena Devotion by Br. Celestine Toh, C.Ss.R. (13 June 2026)