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GOOD MONDAY MORNING, EVERYONE!!! THIS IS THE DAY THAT THE LORD HAS MADE! LET US REJOICE AND BE GLAD IN IT! **********TODAYS GOSPEL *********** After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the Gospel of God: “This is the time of fulfillment. The Kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the Gospel.” As he passed by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea; they were fishermen. Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Then they left their nets and followed him. He walked along a little farther and saw James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John. They too were in a boat mending their nets. Then he called them. So they left their father Zebedee in the boat along with the hired men and followed him. ********** ●●●●● When Jesus preached the gospel message he called others to follow as his disciples and he gave them a mission - to catch people for the kingdom of God. What kind of disciples did he choose? Smelly fishermen! In the choice of the first apostles we see a characteristic feature of Jesus work: he chose very ordinary people. They were non-professionals, had no wealth or position. They were chosen from the common people who did ordinary things, had no special education, and no social advantages. Jesus wanted ordinary people who could take an assignment and do it extraordinarily well. He chose these individuals, not for what they were, but for what they would be capable of becoming under his direction and power. When the Lord calls us to serve, we must not think we have nothing to offer. The Lord takes what ordinary people, like us, can offer and uses it for greatness in his kingdom. Do you believe that God wants to work in and through you for his glory? Jesus speaks the same message to us today: we will catch people for the kingdom of God if we allow the light of Jesus Christ to shine through us. God wants others to see the light of Christ in us in the way we live, speak, and witness the joy of the gospel. Paul the Apostles says, But thanks be to God, who in Christ Jesus always leads us in triumph, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. For we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing (2 Corinthians 2:15). Do you witness to those around you the joy of the Gospel and do you pray for your neighbors, co-workers, and relatives that they may come to know the Lord Jesus Christ and grow in the knowledge of his love? Lord Jesus, you have called me personally by name, just as you called your first disciples, Simon, Andrew, James, and John. Help me to believe your word and follow you faithfully. Fill me with the joy of the gospel that your light may shine through me to many others. (Reflection from Laudeate) We pray that everyone be safe as they travel the roads today to go to work, school, or other activities...that all road rage be eliminated. Whenever you can, give a smile to someone, and wish them a Good Morning!...a little kindness goes a long way!●●●●● Thank You Lord, for giving me another day to love and serve You. Beginning my daily Rosary and prayers...Joyful Mysteries. PRAYER INTENTIONS, ANYONE? I will lift them up during my Rosary and throughout the day as I receive them. If you do not have an intention for today, but are Liking this post, know that I am saying a quick prayer for you as well as I see your names. ■■■■■If you see someone else asking for prayer throughout the day in the Comment section of this post, be sure to Like their comment as well. It isnt necessary that you know this person. This gesture simply shows that you stand with them in prayer, and that strengthens our bond as a community.■■■■■ You will see my prayer posted for ALL the Likes on the Comment section below todays post. Please read it aloud and know that I am praying it with you! I continue to ask for your prayers for good health and Gods protection for me and my family as well, as I continue this prayer ministry REMEMBER.... PLEASE PRAY for the people who post their petitions to THIS prayer post, EVEN if you do not know them...We draw strength from God when we pray for each other...thats HIS promise! WE ARE UNIFIED AND STRENGTHENED BY PRAYER! To God be the Glory! Blessings and peace! Have an awesome day, everyone! PLEASE SHARE THIS POST WITH OTHERS...AS OUR PRAYER COMMUNITY GROWS, SO WILL OUR STRENGTH IN THE LORD INCREASE! MAY THE LORD BE BORN AGAIN IN OUR HEARTS TODAY AND EVERYDAY HEREAFTER! MAY THE HOLY SPIRIT FILL OUR HEARTS WITH UNIMAGINEABLE PEACE AND RENEW THE FACE OF THE EARTH! ☆☆☆☆☆I ENCOURAGE YOU TO PRAY THE ROSARY EVERYDAY! IT IS A POWERFUL WEAPON AGAINST EVIL!☆☆☆☆☆ LOVE, BLESSINGS, AND GODS PEACE TO ALL...FRANK.