I have often thought about how I can best live my faith in relation to Christ. I believe in the Scriptural teachings of Jesus. I believe I should love others, do charitable deeds, be humble, offer mercy and forgive. I worship at Mass and pray often to be a Christian for Christ. However, in today’s reading, I note that Paul has given me another dignified title that I am called to fulfill: I am an ambassador for Christ.
I am being sent to represent Christ who has appointed me to go on my mission, whether nearby or far away. As an ambassador, my responsibilities are to maintain a kind attitude, to promote good will, to assist where I can and to try to keep peace among the people. My ambassador credentials are renewed and strengthened at every Mass—which from the Latin means “to be sent.”
Dear Christian sisters and brothers, we are all ambassadors for Christ. On what mission is Christ sending you?
Amen. :)
Thank you for a beautiful reflection this morning, Father James. My prayer is to love all people without conditions or judgments. I pray that I will live with goodness and mercy and reflect the love and compassion Jesus has shown to all mankind all the days of my life.Amen
Thank you father James for your comments and reflections this morning. It reminds me of a decon on daily reflections who said he starts the day with saying "well Lord what are we going to do today " Today's wisdom of the saints is Intimacy with God "Withdraw often in the depths of your being, and there with living faith rest on the breast of God, like a child, in the sacred Silence of faith and holy love" Saint Paul of the cross Ken
****** Starting a 40-day prayer journal specifically for my daughter, Katie, the self proclaim agnostic to come back and walk with Jesus, her Savior and soon to be Lord ✝️ *** Day Twenty-one - You are the God of Salvation and there is none other ✝️ Isaiah 12:1-2, “In days to come, the people of Israel will sing, “Lord, we will praise You. You were angry with us. But now Your anger has turned away from us. And You have brought us comfort. God, You are the One Who saves us. We will trust in You. Then we won’t be afraid. Lord, You are the One Who gives us strength. You are the One Who keeps us safe. Lord, You have saved us!” *** Help Katie to know, understand and believe that Jesus, the great I AM! You are the Way, the Truth and the Life and there is no other! John 14:6, “Jesus answered, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through Me!” *** I am grateful and joyful for You Lord God in Katie receiving her Salvation in Your Grace and Mercy! Psalm 95:1-2, “Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord. Let us give a loud shout to the Rock Who saves us. Let us come to Him and give Him thanks. Let us praise Him with music and song. The Lord is the great God. He is the greatest King. He rules over all the gods!” Amen ✝️
Dear Jesus, provide us with your wisdom and light to ensure we understand our Mission. Lifting the petitions of our prayerful online community here that our supplications may be heard by our Lord. Scoop flew back today and I’m back to finish the last 10 days of school! Time flies. Thank you Lord for this wonderful opportunity. Amen.
Amen!
Lord please hear our prayers and bring your light to all those in need. Come to the side of those experiencing violence in Haiti, the Middle East, Ukraine, Russia, Darfur, and the Sudan. Please hear the pleas of all those suffering around the world - and give them strength, courage and resilience to continue walking in faith. Send them your light. 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 Haiti, the Middle East, Ukraine, Russia, Darfur 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.
Praying for the Pope. Praying for immigrants, for workers losing their jobs, and for the poor, hungry and sick across the world who are in need of food and medical aid. Praying for Ukraine and its people.
Amen, Frank.
Praying for the pope. Praying for the crime victims, for the many workers who lost their livelihoods, and for the situations in Ukraine. Praying for the poor and sick across the world.
Amen!
Many thanks to Ken, Jane, Salina and Frank and the whole LFF for your prayers and petitions as we continue to try to understand our mission each day. The circumstances may change, but the answer comes from believing in the one who Loves us all.
Frank and Jane I am praying for you two and your requests right now. Also the souls in purgatory and those souls who have no one to pray for them. Ken
Amen Frank. Also lifting all those in Myanmar who are living through the devastation from the earthquake. Amen.
“An ambassador is the highest-ranking diplomatic representative of a country, stationed in another nation or before an international organization, tasked with representing their government, building relations, and promoting their country's interests!” ******* How can I be an ambassador for Christ representing Him, building relations with others (both believers and non-believers) and promoting His interests? *** Representing Him in Matthew 5:16, “In the same way, let your light shine so others can see it. Then they will see the good things you do. And they will bring glory to your Father who is in heaven!” *** Building relations with others in 1 Peter 4:8-10, “Most of all, love one another deeply. Love erases many sins by forgiving them. Welcome others into your homes without complaining. God’s gifts of grace come in many forms. Each of you has received a gift in order to serve others. You should use it faithfully!” *** Promoting Jesus’ interests in 2 Corinthians 5:17-20, “This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! And all of this is a gift from God, Who brought us back to Himself through Christ. And God has given us this task of reconciling people to Him. For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to Himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. And He gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation. So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making His appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, “Come back to God!”” ******* First and foremost, be reconciled to God yourself and you become an ambassador for Christ and God will reconcile others to Himself through your journey of faith ❤️✝️❤️ Ephesians 2:8-10, “God saved you by His grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago!” Amen!!!
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