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Chosen: A Divine Affirmation of You
“For the Souls in Purgatory – Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord”
Wis 11:21-27
For great strength is always present with you; who can resist the might of your arm? Indeed, before you the whole universe is like a grain from a balance, or a drop of morning dew come down upon the earth. But you have mercy on all, because you can do all things; and you overlook sins for the sake of repentance. For you love all things that are and loathe nothing that you have made; for you would not fashion what you hate. How could a thing remain, unless you willed it; or be preserved, had it not been called forth by you? But you spare all things, because they are yours, O Ruler and Lover of souls.
Grace Prayed For
This scripture passage prompts the reader to pray for the grace of profound self-acceptance and a deeper understanding of God’s unconditional love and deliberate intention in our creation. It invites us to pray for the grace to see ourselves, and all others, as cherished and willed into existence by a loving God, leading to a stronger “Yes” to our own being and a compassionate “Yes” to the being of others.
Reflection
In a world that often whispers doubts about our worth, this passage from the Book of Wisdom shouts a profound truth: “God my Father in Heaven, Chooses to Make Me.” It’s not just that we exist, but that our very existence is a deliberate, loving choice of the Divine. Imagine the Creator of the universe, with infinite power and boundless love, meticulously crafting you, desiring your presence, and sustaining your every breath. The passage reminds us that before God, the entire cosmos is but a speck, yet His mercy extends to all, and He “loves all things that are and loathes nothing that [He has] made.” This isn’t a God who tolerates us; it’s a God who delights in us, who willed us into being, and who continuously preserves us.
This intimate truth calls us to a deeper “Yes” to our own existence. When we embrace that we are chosen, not accidental, we begin to see ourselves through the eyes of our Trinitarian God. The Father, the ultimate Artist, conceived us. The Son, Jesus, through whom all things were made, embodies the very love that shaped us. The Holy Spirit, the “Lover of souls,” breathes life into us, sustains us, and draws us into ever-closer communion. This understanding transforms our relationship with God from one of distant admiration to one of profound, personal intimacy. We are not just His creation; we are His beloved, His deliberate masterpiece.
And once this message settles deeply within our hearts, it cannot be contained. It overflows into the world, transforming “each and every encounter” we have. If God loves all things He has made, and we are among those things, then so is every person we meet. Each individual carries the imprint of this divine choice, this deliberate act of love. To truly grasp “God chooses to make me” means to recognize that same sacred choice in others, fostering compassion, patience, and unwavering love in our interactions. Our mission becomes a living testament to this divine affirmation, radiating the truth of God’s loving choice for all humanity.
Growing in Intimacy/Union with Jesus
This passage leads to greater intimacy with Jesus by revealing Him as the ultimate expression of God’s love and creative will. As the Word through whom “all things were made” (John 1:3), Jesus is intrinsically linked to our very creation. He embodies the “Lover of souls” mentioned in the passage, demonstrating God’s mercy and willingness to overlook sins for repentance. By recognizing that we are chosen and loved into existence by the Father, we are drawn to Jesus, who perfectly mirrors this divine love and invites us into a personal relationship, becoming the very path to the Trinitarian intimacy described.
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Sharing
Jesus last words on Earth were to his disciples, can be found in Matthew Chap 28 when Jesus told his disciples, “Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”
Jesus calls all of us to share in his redemptive mission here on Earth. I would ask you to share this Scripture reflection with your family, your friends and your acquaintances, and then share it with a couple of individuals that you may may not be comfortable sharing with, keeping in mind always the words of Jesus, And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age
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