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.
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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.
This is good quote by Dcn. Keith Gibbons which one cannot help but believe coming from a pilgrimage with FFP. I'm unsure if it's possible to count the number of miracles God showers on us, but I do know miracles abound.
God promises to us many things, and the one that strikes me most is "I am with you always". We can rely on this promise, because of our baptism we have entered into a covenant with God. We are incorporated into the very body of Christ himself. And seeing Christ in the poor that FFP serves is a constant reminder for me that we are our brother and sister's keeper. Thank you Dcn. Keith for your story, and thank you Food For The Poor (everyone with this organization) for an awesome oportunity to witness and serve Christ in the poor of this world.
P.S. Thanks to Dcn. Bernie for helping me figure out this blog thing. I think?
Dcn. Dennis Bennin
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