I often forget to put out my trash for collection. Well, let’s be honest. It’s not so much “forget” as “procrastinate”—until that moment I hear the trash trucks at the corner, and it’s too late.
A few months ago, my neighbor had surgery, and one of the small ways I helped was by taking care of her trash. I never did forget to get it down to the curb, which, not surprisingly, led me to unfailingly get the job done for myself. A little thing but telling, I thought.
God works in our world to heal, rescue and comfort in many ways, including through our own hands. And then what do we find when we’re a part of this circle? Perhaps that allowing the Lord to work through us to offer others justice, freedom or even just a helping hand teaches us and leads to our own growth as well.
Amy, Your devotional today reminds me of Matthew Kelly’s concept of “Holy Moments”. What is a Holy Moment? A Holy Moment is a single moment in which you open yourself to God. You make yourself available to Him. You set aside personal preferences and self-interest, and for one moment you do what you prayerfully believe God is calling you to do. Every single day, I read about the Holy Moments that the LFF partakes in, no matter how big or small they are. So inspirational to be here with all of you on this journey. May we continue to be open to God to spread Holy Moments to those who we come into contact with each day.
Bill…I am a big Matthew Kelly fan and I love Holy Moments. Thanks for making one!
Lord work through me and help me to remember that you put me here to serve you and your people to always be kind and considerate to all peoples in your name I pray
Good morning Amy and thank you so much for reminding us that what we may perceive as little things are very special and comforting to those we serve. Thank you for all your beautiful reflections over the years. Love the ones of you and your son.
Amy thank you for your words of strength. I feel so lost in the world right now that words of encouragement help me to start my day. Blessings to all the LFF! You are amazing people. May we all go out and spread the love of God to everyone we meet. Blessing to all those with special requests Suzette soul, Kaleb, Griffin, Cass, Judy, Suzan, Bill L., Stephanie, Maryanne, Carl, Beth, Christine, Victoria, Terry Danny, Betsy, Pam, Liz, Scoop, Vincent, Salina and Jessi, Marco and anyone I missed or may hold needs in their heart quietly.
Stormy, thank you for being an inspiration to me. You are always encouraging everyone to keep going and always lean on Jesus. Praying for you during this difficult time.
Hi Stormy, hope you know that all of us in the LFF are here for you today and every day. You are grieving your beloved Shiloh and it must be so difficult for you. May your memories of Shiloh comfort you and bring you peace. ❤️
Thank you Amy for the reminder. I wish a great week to all!
Lord, please hear our continued prayers for those grieving in Lewiston, Maine and the extended community. Also our continued petitions for the Ukraine and Middle East, and all those suffering around the world - also for their strength, courage and resilience to continue walking in faith. Father in Heaven, have mercy on us and on the whole world! You sent Your Son, the Prince of Peace, for the salvation of the world. We pray that the Peace of Christ will reign in Maine, the Middle East, Ukraine, Russia and Sudan. Please protect and send aid to those in need and all who are at-risk. We pray for peace and rebuilding– we who are working towards it and for all those who are suffering or in danger from conflicts. We pray for an end to violence and war – we pray for wisdom for all leaders who have a hand in this. Lord God please help those in most need of thy mercy. Amen.
Jane, Your heartfelt prayers of peoples to pray for continues to grow, and so does our parish’s book of intercessions, and so does the wall of pinned prayers at a nearby church. And so does our hope.
Living faith family. At class yesterday morning the priest came in with a decon to say hello. Class was Impressed asked questions about decons baldness, he told them he was made that way by God, I interjected made special, about the things they were wearing. Chasuble. The priest asked about what they were learning they said "prayers and sign of the cross in three languages. Living faith family I was so proud of them. Went they left they thanked me for volunteering to teach the class. I told them I got more from them than I gave. Ken
Great story Ken and you have blessed those kids with a memory for life. You are a special person and God works through you.
Ken, sounds like a fantastic class with great engagement from the kids. Thanks for bringing them into the conversation! God clearly made you special, too!
Amen. So true!! This happens to me often :) Thank you Ken for the beautiful prayer :) It brought tears to my eyes.
My deepest condolences to Suzette’s family and to you, Cheryl. Suzette was so very blessed to have you in her life and to have your wonderful friendship. May Our Lord comfort you all during this difficult time.
Thank you Amy...our Lord does work in mysterious ways to guide us through....LFF, thank you all so much for your prayers to dear, beloved, sweet Suzette....she passed on peacefully yesterday to be with our Father
Sharing in your loss Cheryl . Prayers for peace and consolation to you and all of Suzette's family. May God rest her soul peacefully.
Cheryl so sorry about Suzette. Prayers for you and her family. She is with God now and at peace.
Cheryl, I believe that Suzette went Home, lifted in love and prayer. God Bless Suzette And ALL Who Love Her.❣️
Dear Cheryl, so sorry for the loss of your beloved Suzette. Her suffering is over and she lives in the freedom and glory of Our Lord. Sending prayers of wand comfort to you and her family as you begin to grieve her loss. May Jesus and Mary be with you all.
Cheryl so sorry for the loss. I will pray for her soul and all those that loved her and will miss her for those left behind are the ones that suffer.
Cheryl, I’m so sorry to hear this heartbreaking story. May Suzette find peace and wholeness in her new home. Thank you for being such a good friend to her.
Cheryl please share this with Suzette's family it brought me comfort when my wife and best friend Kathy went to be with the Lord. Suzette God looked around his and he found an empty place. Then he looked upon the earth and saw your tired face. He put his arm around you and lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful. He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering. He knew that you were in pain. He knew that you would never get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb. So he closed your weary eyelids and he whispered "Peace Be Thine " . It broke our hearts to lose you but you didn't go alone. For part of Us went with you, the day God called you home. )) Ken
Heavenly Father, wrap Your loving arms around the family and friends of Suzette as they grieve her loss. May they find peace knowing that she will be with You in Your eternal kingdom. Amen.
Cheryl I am sorry to hear about your loss but God's gain. I will pray for you and her this morning at Mass. Ken
Sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort for you and Suzette`s family. Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord and let perpetual Light shine upon her.
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