Let Us Pray………

At the end of the last posting, I requested that we pray for our brother in Christ, Deacon Keith Gibbons.

It has now come home to me that a very good use which we could make of this medium, is for it also to be a forum for lifting each other in prayer, both generally and in time of special need(s).

It is good to remember that Food For The Poor emphasizes the prayer aspect of our ministry. When appeals are made on our behalf, we ask that this be stressed especially where our donors are somewhat reticent to give their names: they are fearful of a deluge of mailing and of the possibility of their names being sold. We have to keep reminding them that we are legally bound to acknowledge all donations and that we need their partnership in the prayer aspect of our undertaking. We can attest to the occurrence of daily miracles. Whatever success we claim can only be the result of answered prayer.

Another request I would make, is for those of us who are fully participating, to send me addresses which I could add to my list in order to reach others of our brothers who may be/are interested in this Ministry.

He always answers prayers.

I found when you say ‘yes’ to a Pilgrimage with Food for the Poor, you are actually saying ‘yes’ to God. He’s inviting you to be part of a miracle and the work being done in Jamaica is nothing short of that. The gifts of Love and Service you have to offer can sometimes be emotionally overwhelming and you may find yourself transformed. Like most ministry, I’ve found it’s a two way street. As we help to feed our brothers and sisters they in turn nourish our souls with love and hope. Mother Teresa said: "Each one of them is Jesus in disguise." With that in mind, just look into their eyes and you will see God. He is alive in Jamaica and he needs your help.
When I returned home I shared a story with a few of my friends about a family I had met that was in great need of our help. The shack they called home was barely standing and the children were suffering from skin fungus. Their landlord was harassing this mother and her six children for back rent. My friends responded immediately with a pledge to provide them with a new home of their own. Now I am looking forward to sharing this project with our entire Parish. All over the world there are thousands of miracles still waiting to happen. God has a role for you to play, so pray for the courage to follow your heart.

Deacon Keith Gibbons
Holy Trinity RC Church
Westfield, NJ USA



Deacon Keith Gibbons's parish has raised funds for building a house (this has been already fulfilled) and they are working on fundraising for another house.

We all should pray for Deacon Keith continuing recovery as he was recently injured playing ball.