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The Precious Blood is made present on our altar. Jesus Christ our God shed His Blood rather than destroy the sinful people who opposed Him; and thus He showed out His nature, which is love.
The Saints are all around us, with Christ, as we pray; they delight in the love in our hearts, and in every reverent word and gesture as we honour them, and adore and praise the Three Divine Persons.
People are making their way towards death and perhaps Hell; and although different speakers give advice about reaching Heaven, there is only one Way (one ladder), that leads upwards as far as Heaven - which is Christ.
People are making their way towards death and perhaps Hell; and although different speakers give advice about reaching Heaven, there is only one Way (one ladder), that leads upwards as far as Heaven - which is Christ.
People are making their way towards death and perhaps Hell; and although different speakers give advice about reaching Heaven, there is only one Way (one ladder), that leads upwards as far as Heaven - which is Christ.
There is a way to avoid falling into the 'pit' of doom, though many people ignore the means, which is the Way made by Christ. It's as if He has placed a ladder on earth by which we can climb to Heaven and safety, through the sacraments and prayer.
There are many well-meaning people offering to the crowds very different ideas about God. It's as if they stand on stepladders, to give out their advice; yet the only ladder that reaches Heaven was put up by Christ, who came from Heaven.
There are very many well-meaning people offering to the crowds very different ideas about God. It's as if they stand on stepladders, to give out their advice; yet the only ladder that reaches Heaven was put up by Christ, who came from Heaven.
Christ told me that His message is simple: It is all 'about' love. Because of His love for each of us, He wants to draw us towards Heaven and save us from Hell. Hence His constant teachings in His own day, and ours, about repentance, change, and the sacraments of the Church.
On the feast of St Michael and all Angels I 'saw' the Angels as they waited in church before the Mass began, adoring Christ Who was Really Present in the tabernacle.
Christ held out to me a purple cloak, like the one which was draped over His shoulders before his crucifixion. He invited me to put it on, as a sign that I accept the sufferings which He asks me to endure in patience on the path ahead.
Christ looks on with joy when we celebrate life or good news by sharing food and drink with friends, at a party, in genuine mutual delight, with a desire to give joy and to comfort tired hearts. Heaven is a little like that.
In Holy Communion, Christ can draw us close so that we can rest our head on His breast, like St. John, and rest beside Christ in utter peace, joy and fulfilment.
Christ is touched to the heart by every sign of devotion to Him in His Passion - which He endured out of love for us all. He wants us to revere the crucifix, pray the stations of the Cross, and make the sign of the Cross with reverence and care.
Christ comforts and reassures us, like a mother reassuring her children when they are worried or distressed.
Someone whose faith is lukewarm, and whose practice of the Faith is careless and sporadic, is like the woman in the novel who grew old whilst dressed for her wedding, as the cobwebs and dust slowly covered her table and her life, trapping her in past dreams. Worst of all is a priest whose heart is dead and ministry fruitless.
If we are ever overwhelmed by shame about our past lives, tempted to be despondent even though we are loved and forgiven, we can be sure that Christ wants us to remember His Apostles. Even Peter and others sinned - yet were chosen by God for His work.
Christ blesses us and gives us peace and security.
The Lord told me the when I find myself in X-ray departments and operating theatres I must look upon them as my venues for mission, given to me by God, just as certain towns and places were shown to the Apostles, for them to evangelise by their words and example. I can show out the joy of Christ, even in trouble and pain.
The happy group of friends at the party gave joy to God through their grace before the meal, their faithfulness to marriage and to friendship, their love of God's gifts of laughter, food, drink and music, as men and women together celebrated a birthday and therefore life itself, which is a gift - from God.
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