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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

  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

 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 -

  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