Baruch, Chapter 6, Verse 14
Each has in its right hand an ax or dagger,
but it cannot save itself from war or pillage. Thus it is known they are not
gods; do not fear them.
Baruch who was the
scribe of Jeremiah argues against the temptation to worship Babylonian gods. He
sets forth reasons such as they are weak, helpless, attended by unworthy
ministers who use these frightening gods with weapons to enslave and control
the masses and in like manner the priests frightened the Jews into condemning Christ.
To this Peter testifies, “The God of
Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, the God of our fathers, has
glorified his servant Jesus whom you handed over and denied in Pilate’s
presence, when he had decided to release him. You denied the Holy and Righteous
One and asked that a murderer be released to you. The author of life you put to
death, but God raised him from the dead; of this we are witnesses.”(Act
3:13-15) Christ now compels us-Do not fear.
We are blessed because we are the receivers of the apex of God’s graces through
Jesus Christ and He has given us His own mother as our mother. Even greater is
the salvation we have received via the action of Divine Mercy.
If you are afraid to
start again or are discouraged by failure it is because you do not understand
you can do nothing without Christ. Therefore if you have sinned go to
confession and receive His Body and Blood: being renewed.
I remember in 2006 when
I and my wife Mary were blessed with being able to make a trip to Israel. I was
reflecting upon the graces I had received. I was thanking the Lord for I had
touched the spot on the earth where He was born, and I had touched the spot
where He had died, and I had touched the spot where He had ascended into heaven.
I was prideful and thought how lucky am I. Then my Lord reminded me that a
greater grace still awaits me and everyone in the Holy Eucharist. Be honest,
humble yourself and make a sincere effort. Leave all else in His hands-saying:
Jesus I Trust in You!
Don't be an April Fool-seek Him while you can. This day was the day my father went in for surgery for a large aneurysm and because he had a rare blood type-bled out and was declared brain dead. He did not prepare his soul but in the end He received the last rites before his death. I prayed and offered Masses for six months to a year. Don't be a fool.
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