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Disconnection…

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 As much as I would like to denial it, looking at screens for entertainment has been a real distraction. It is like a habit. After a hard days work, that is the first think I look forward too. After a meal with the family it is straight to that.  Don’t get me wrong, I still exercise restrain, making rules for myself. For example, no phone during meal times; no entertainment during working hours. But is it disconnecting me from my relationships? Do I put on hold my time which is supposed to be dedicated to God or my close ones? In the meantime, there was a message circulating on WhatsApp that I want to share here. This is in relation to the recent string of blackouts happening in the Klang Valley. “Connecting People by Disconnecting Power” On another note, today is the day for St. Martha of Bethany, Mary Magdalene and Lazarus All three of them Love the Lord in their own way. Martha generously offered Him hospitality. Mary listened attentively to His words. Lazarus promptly emerged fr
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To Imitate Me Love My Mother

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 To imitate Me love my mother. Love on earth does not principally mean joy and enthusiasm but rather work and suffering. If you love Mary, you would want to work for her. You will be glad to give her your time, your activity, your efforts. No labour will be too painful, no enterprise will seem impossible. If you find yourself with a Marian task beyond your strength tell yourself you cease to love her. He who haven’t suffer for her has never truly love her. He has merely love himself through the consolations she has given to him. Do not refuse to suffer because you are refusing to love. Do not merely accept suffering, love it. To love more and more, always put into practice these 4 things A) Accomplish your 1000 little days duties and sacrifices with the greatest possible love. B) Do not cease to study your Mother e.g books about her privileges , permission, life and lives of those who serve her. C) Live constantly in union with her. You cannot live in intimacy with her without finding
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PRAYER: A JOURNEY WITH GOD

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  The fourth session entitled “Paradigm Shifts in Prayer” by Mr. Martin Jalleh was held on 11 th September 2021.  This was a continuation of the previous week’s session on “Paradigm Shifts” and Making Choices .  The session began with the participants listening to the song “Our Father” by Don Moen instead of the usual Praise & Worship, followed by an opening prayer.  The session was indeed inspired by the power of the Holy Spirit and Mr. Martin Jalleh imparted his wisdom and knowledge to all that attended the session.  He took us on a spiritual journey, making us think of prayer in a very “creative” way and the sharing’s in the breakout room sessions were beautiful as it was very interesting to know how everyone of us understood prayer differently. Mr. Martin Jalleh shared that praying does not need to be boring and something that you “have to” do.  However, it can be an enjoyable and meaningful experience that one can look forward to and all that one needs to do is have a change
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DRAWING CLOSE TO GOD COURAGEOUSLY & CREATIVELY IN THE MIDST OF THE PANDEMIC

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  Due to the pandemic and the suspension of the “live in weekend”, CHOICE KL (English) Team had come up with a creative way in keeping the spirit alive in CHOICEES amidst the challenges.   They have organised a series of talks by Mr Martin Jalleh, who has been actively involved in diverse ministries in the Catholic Church for the past 40 years. The third session “Paradigm Shifts” and Making Choices was held on the 28 th of August 2021.  This session began with a spirit filled Praise and Worship that leapt into an insightful, captivating and eye opener introduction by Mr Martin Jalleh .  The sessions were creative, knowledgeable, and interactive.  Those who attended the sessions had also benefited from the breakout room sessions and personal sharing’s.  The session focused on the way we see something, our point of view, the frame of reference, belief and perception.   Sometimes, assuming the way we “see” things is the way they really are or the way they should be and so it is like
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Maryam of Bethlehem - The little Arab (book)

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 Man is not made for things that would pass way. We are made for things of heaven. Man must prepare, starting this minute, for his eternity. It is the soul that chooses the essence of his own eternity. Maryam reminds us that things that will pass away will pass away. Let’s attach ourselves to things that we can keep and taste for all eternity.  In Purgatory, what purifies us is neither punishment not suffering in itself but the fire of Love. Everyone meets God at the moment of his death. Then out of love for him we are overwhelmed with extreme sorrow at having loved him so little on earth. The souls of Purgatory are happy to be saved. However, they are in a state of a dark night as they do not yet see this Beloved God. Those who are in great love can relate to this - to no longer able to see the loved one after tasting his ineffable love is an agony for the heart. - Maryam of Bethlehem -
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Reflection #1

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  What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world but loses his own immortal soul Matthew 16:26 Mark 8:36 Luke 9:25 I noticed that I sometimes get distracted with what this world has to offer. How many of us try to seek the pleasures of life, working hard for one material thing or another. My guilty pleasure is entertainment after a hard day at work. I even know of a person who went as far as to say that the catholic church is too rigid and we should be free to take whatever the world gives us, to do whatever makes us happy. While it is also essential to meet my material needs, is God still in the centre? Have we lost our faith? If He loves us so much, why did He have to give us the pandemic which had destroyed our normal way of life? Or should we take this time as an opportunity instead? Whatever free time we have now, instead of trying to entertain ourselves, why don’t we work on preparing our soul for God. No matter what we have accomplished, only our immortal soul matters. If
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CHOICE SERVICE TEAM MEETINGS

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S ince the postponement of the first CHOICE Weekend of the year, which was scheduled to be held on the 1 st of May 2020 due to Covid-19,   the CHOICE English KL Service Team has adapted to a “New Norm” of having our meetings. Yes! We have been communicating virtually.   We have had two meetings via Google Meet so far and on each meetup, we discussed certain topics that were randomly selected yet closely related to our CHOICE weekend retreat topics. The sharing of the topics were really good and interesting as not all of us have the same views. It was a way for us all to get to understand, know each other a little better and build a stronger bond, despite not being able to have our regular meetings. The turnouts for the meetings have been good. However, we would like to have more people joining us. Therefore, I would like to encourage all of you who have not been able to attend the virtual meetings to try to make an effort in doing so when you can, as you may find it spirit
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