The Lord Is My Chef Breakfast Recipe for the Soul by Fr. Nicanor F. Lalog II Wednesday in the Fourth Week of Easter, 28 April 2021 Acts 12:24-13:5 ><)))"> ><)))"> ><)))"> John 12:44-50
Your words again, O God our Father today speak of separation – but this time not because of persecution or by any human design whether good or bad. Today you are teaching us a different kind of being separated for you and your mission in order to be one with you and your people.
How amazing, indeed, are your works, Lord, because when you set us apart from family and friends to be with you, to fulfill your mission, you actually bring us together with our loved ones in you!
Just like what you did with Barnabas and Saul.
After Barnabas and Saul completed their relief mission, they returned to Jerusalem, taking with them John, who is called Mark. While they were worshipping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them." Then, completing their fasting and prayer, they laid hands on them and sent them off. (Acts 12:25, 13:2-4)
Come to us, Lord Jesus!
Be our light in the many darkness of our lives, in the many “separations” we have had in our lives not as you have planned for us.
Enlighten our minds and our hearts to see distinctly when we have to be set apart as you plan, not according to our own ideas and agenda.
Sometimes it happens too that we refuse to be set apart from others and from situations simply because we cannot let go.
Be the one to set us apart from others and from work and routines to do your work and mission.
Make us realize your words, dear Jesus that though you and the Father who sent you are apart and distinct from each other, you are both one in perfect unity.
And that is the beauty when it is you who set us apart in order to be one with you and with others. Amen.
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