The Church strikingly uses the five chapters in the Gospel of John comprising Jesus’ farewell discourse at the Last Supper for Easter Season readings. But what could better convey the life of the Church after the resurrection than Jesus’ own anticipation of his triumph over death? His Apostles will share the intimacy of his sacrifice: “You do not belong to the world, and I have chosen you out of the world.” Chosen! When Jesus makes a choice, everything changes.
It happens to Paul in the reading from Acts; so eager an apostle is he that he’s going in three directions at once till a beautiful vision decides his destination: “Come over to Macedonia and help us!” (v. 9). And off he goes, apparently joined by Luke.
Jesus chooses you and me too! My “Macedonia” was Honduras, a place I barely knew existed when I first heard its call. But here I am for the past twenty years: to live and pray with the poor.
Let’s all say it together, “Choose me!”

*** What does it mean for Jesus to choose me to come out of the world in John 15:19c, “I chose you to come out of the world,”? It means I am not part of the world and the world hates me in John 15:19bc, “you are no longer part of the world…so it hates you!” *** Why does the world hate me when I choose to follow Jesus? Because the world hates Jesus first in John 15:18, “If the world hates you, remember that it hated me first!” *** What else should I expect if I choose to follow...
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Amen.

Prayers for all LFF. Now have made it to 84 today. God has blessed me and still going strong, but only slower.

To live and pray with the poor reminded me of this song ... https://youtu.be/2emJw0_HBcQ?si=l94O0ULNMwfVw_46 Dominque, sung by Debbie Reynolds :-)

Is it me or does it seem like the enemy has been much more active in this world in a less evident way? Our prayer needs here tell me the line between right and wrong, good choices and bad are less defined. There is no less evil than prior ages just seems technology and the attitudes of the world have blurred the lines of good and evil hence the devil’s ability to trick more souls. Just a thought as I’ve had so many thoughts and emotions warring these days but I will tell you—-you here have helped me immensely to...
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Good morning to all the LFF friends and reflection contributors.Today I have chosen to send each and every one of you a Spiritual Rose as a message that you will know that you are a beloved child of God and He created all of humanity to fill His garden with beautiful and unique flowers to grow in his world.Prayers for all of you, Vicki G, Stormi, Ken, Jane, all all of you wonderful people. My apologies, will write names , but I do pray for all of you.

Amen! Thank you Miguel.

Good morning, Living Faith Family. I am asking for prayers to stop the murders that is occurring on a daily basic in Trinidad ???????? and Tobago. Parents are responsible and that they should teach them to pray from early in their upbringing. The seniors are not safe in their homes anymore.

Good morning to all our great LFF friends and contributors who choose to create our beautiful reflections. Today I am choosing to send a spiritual Rose to each and every one of you to remind you that you are loved and valued by Our Lord Jesus Christ. As a flower lady for 50+ years, I realize that the Lord has chosen me to bring joy, hope and comfort to people when they receive a bouquet. We are all part of the everlasting garden of life and we can be sure that the Master Gardener drew those plans for all people...
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Good morning, Living Faith Family.I am asking for prayers to stop the killings that is occurring in Trinidad ???????? and Tobago on a daily basic. The senior citizen homes are being invaded.That the young adults put down their guns and pick up their bibles,and parents should should each their children to pray from the womb.

Amen...LFF.... pray for me today as I turn 60 years young...I feel great, peaceful and faith filled...I could not have done it without the Holy Spirit there beside me, always guiding me along some trying times.... I'll be at mass later giving thanks and praise to our Lord and Saviour

Thank you we are all ready to do good things in the name of the Lord God bless us all Amen Amen Amen

Miguel thank you for those words of encouragement and all you do. What an amazing faith and calling. Blessings to all the LFF, especially Vicky G., Cheryl, Cindy, Salina, Peggy R., Pam, Scott and Miguel for strength to help those going through hard times, Cheri and Janet for guidance to a more peaceful future and all those with extra needs these days. Prayers for all those working so hard to do Gods will and those who have needs in private with unspoken requests. Holy Spirit fill the hearts of all to guide us to a more heavenly earth.

Amen!

Thank you for this! Our daughter graduates Summa Cum Laude from Emmanuel College in Boston today and I pray that she knows she is Chosen!

I enjoy reading the bios of those contributors to this LF page, Miguel. Yours is especially interesting in your commitment to the Honduran families you live, support and pray with. I will pray with you and for the families that you help. Bill L

Good Morning/Afternoon Living Faith Ohana (Family) I continue to realize that I am chosen and called to comfort those who need comforting. Pray for those who are hurting (Vicki G) I am continually choosing to pray for you and the loved ones in your family. I am choosing to be with the sick and dying was with a family today for almost a total of six hours just got home a little while ago praying that we all make good choices as we are chosen to love, pray for Salina (healing from cataract surgery), Stormi, Gary, Ken and others who...
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