No Soul Exists by Mistake

Divine Appeal Reflection - 262

Today, consider in Divine Appeal 262:  "To My Apostle of the last days, I have given him a mission and a mandate that he must fulfil!"

No soul exists by mistake. From eternity, each person is willed, known, and loved into being by God. Divine Appeal 262 reveals a profound truth: every soul carries a mission—a sacred purpose entrusted by our Adorable Jesus. Our existence is not an accident of biology or circumstance but a divine calling echoing from the Heart of the Creator (cf. CCC 1703; cf. Jer 1:5). Even the most unnoticed life bears eternal weight. God has never created a soul without intention, nor placed anyone in our path by coincidence. Each moment, each meeting, each trial and grace—these are movements of divine orchestration. To recognize this is to awaken to the sacredness of life itself, to see others not through human categories, but with reverence. If God has entrusted us with a mission, He has also entrusted us with the people we meet. They are not random—they are part of our sanctification.

Each soul is a unique echo of God’s glory, bearing a particular reflection of His beauty that no other can reveal. The saints, though diverse in temperament and time, responded to their singular calling with fidelity. St. Joseph’s silence, St. Catherine of Siena’s fire, St. John Paul II’s suffering—all fulfilled irreplaceable roles in salvation history. Likewise, our Adorable Jesus entrusts to us a mission formed in love and sealed with divine hope. To live indifferently is not merely to waste time—it is to veil the radiance of our eternal purpose. We are not here to drift but to respond, to participate in the great exchange of divine love for the world. Every person we encounter also bears a sacred mission. We are not only entrusted with our own mission, but also invited to become guardians of one another’s calling—through mercy that uplifts, encouragement that rekindles, and reverence that recognizes the sacred mystery in every soul. Each person is a living icon of God’s design, and every encounter becomes holy ground where grace is at work (cf. CCC 357).

In a noisy world that prizes visibility, we must recover the hidden dignity of simply being faithful. The mission entrusted to us may not be loud or grand, but it is never small before Heaven. An elderly person sacrificing their pain in solidarity with Christ, a young man avoiding temptation in silence, or a woman raising her children in virtue—all of these individuals carry out divine works that have an eternal impact. By performing invisible acts of love on a daily basis—such as patiently listening, freely forgiving, praying by ourselves, and serving with humility—we fulfil our purpose. These acts build the Kingdom. Our Adorable Jesus does not measure success as the world does, but love in the hidden will of the Father (cf. Mt 25:40; cf. CCC 2011). Let us not despise our limitations or postpone our calling. The time is now. Holiness begins in the present moment, and grace walks with those who dare to say yes—even in trembling trust.

We must also learn to welcome with wonder the people God places in our lives. Friendships, challenges, even fleeting encounters—all carry eternal significance when received in the light of divine Providence. How often do we miss the sacred invitation in the soul standing before us? Every person is a mirror of God’s hope, and their presence is never meaningless. By reverencing others, we reverence the God who sent them. By calling forth what God has put in each soul, rather than by controlling or judging, we assist one another in carrying out our missions. Our Adorable Jesus challenges us to rediscover the communion of saints as a living reality rather than a distant idea in a society rife with comparison and loneliness. We are not alone. Our missions are intertwined. Eternity depends on whether we recognize that the soul beside us is God’s gift, not our coincidence (cf. Rom 12:4–6; cf. CCC 1878).

Let us never forget: every soul has been given a mandate. Your very existence is a reply to a divine call. It is the echo of the Father’s voice saying, “You are Mine. I have need of you” (cf. Is 43:1). We are not meant to drift in life, nor to imitate someone else’s journey. We are meant to be faithful to our unique mission. And in fulfilling it, we bless the world in ways only we can. The Church needs your light. The wounded Body of Christ is waiting for your “yes.” Our Adorable Jesus has entrusted you with people, moments, and graces no one else will ever receive. Do not despise the place you are in. Do not postpone your mission waiting for better conditions. Heaven is waiting now—for your surrender, your courage, and your offering of love. There are no wasted lives in God. And there is no mission too small to touch eternity.

Prayer:

O our Adorable Jesus, awaken in us a holy awareness of our mission and the sacredness of every soul. May we never take for granted the lives You place near us. Teach us to love, to listen, and to live with reverence. May our yes echo Yours and fulfill Your divine desire.

Sr. Anna Ali of the Most Holy Eucharist, intercede for us.