Prayer Prompt before reading JN 21:15-19: Come, Holy Spirit, teach me how to pray, interpret the Scriptures for me so that I may know the Truth about who God the Father is and God the Son so that I may know who I am.
“HE SAID THIS SIGNIFYING BY WHAT KIND OF DEATH HE WOULD GLORIFY GOD.” JN 21:15-19
Humbly submit your will to God (Thy Will be done) and consecrate yourself to the Sacred Heart of Jesus through Mary and Joseph.
Today we have the three fold repentance of Peter. Jesus reminds us that we must repair each and every one of our sins. Whether here on earth (Eucharist and Confession) or in purgatory. Each sin hurts our relationship with God. The great thing is that God’s mercy is infinite (never ends) and His love is more powerful than anything in the world. It is important for us to realize that Peter repented and Judas did not. God is merciful, but also just.
I find the hardest reality of sin is accepting myself as a sinner, recognizing I need to allow God and others to help me, and reminding myself that God loves me and created me, so I need to love and take care of myself. How can God (holy) love a sinner so much? I believe this struggle between sin and holiness causes many to fall away. It’s a daily battle that requires God’s grace, killing our ego, and facing sin for what it truly is and does to our relationships.
All of us like to rationalize our sins, but sometimes people give up and stop going back to God. May we say a prayer for those who have fallen away. If you know someone, be a missionary and live your life in a way that others want to know your secret to happiness and joy. We can share the doctrine later.
Sin and Satan are the toughest battles we will ever face, but God’s grace and love are more powerful. Never stop coming back to God and repenting. He wants nothing more than to have our souls back with Him in heaven. As Jesus says to Peter, “Follow me.” Do whatever it takes to allow God to transform your heart and follow Jesus!
Today’s challenge: Jesus died for all humanity and every sin on a Friday, make yourself uncomfortable or poor in some area of your life today to remind you of this great sacrifice. Offer up this discomfort with Christ’s suffering.
Say the Stations of the Cross. These things are not just meant for Lent, but all throughout the year.
Go to confession and with God’s grace make changes in your life that will lead you away from sin and closer to Jesus. Amen.
Be a servant, be a saint today!
#Christian YODO (You Only Die Once; we will live again!)
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