22nd October - St. Pope John Paul II
I plead with you, never ever give up on hope, never doubt, never tire, and never become discouraged. Be not afraid.
I plead with you, never ever give up on hope, never doubt, never tire, and never become discouraged. Be not afraid.
Physical death closes the night of this present life and introduces us to the rising of the future life.
So my brothers and sisters in Christ, let us be the servant or slave of all in our service to God and our neighbor as emphasized by Jesus in today’s gospel reading by serving God with joy, no matter the situation; by being humble and by being selfless and generous as Jesus is to us.
The Cross is the way to Paradise, but only when it is borne willingly.
To whom much is given, from him much will be required.
A Christian is not his own master, since all his time belongs to God.
The greater one is by birth, the greater one must be in virtue and the more distinguished we are in station, the more we must distinguish ourselves by our conduct, in order to be a bright example to others.
It is certain that the love of God does not consist in experiencing sweetness or tenderness of heart but in truly serving God in justice, strength and humility.
If offences abound, then, let mercy also abound; for with the Lord there is mercy, and with Him is plenteous, redemption.
My brothers and sisters in Christ, it is time to stay away from and give up everything that keeps us from loving God, listening to His word, accepting His word, following Him and living out His commandments. So let us detach ourselves from earthly attachments and keep Jesus’s teaching in today’s gospel reading in mind.
Our goal must be the infinite and not the finite. The Infinity is our homeland. We are always expected in Heaven.
Do not walk through time without leaving worthy evidence of your passage.
We must make our way towards eternity, never regarding what men think of us, or of our actions, studying only to please God.
The medicine of God, is Jesus Christ, Crucified and Risen, the measure of all things.
My Creator, have mercy on me!