*****Love with Faith Leads to Perfection*****

         Today's Gospel Acclamation, 1 John 4:12, reads: "If we love one another, God remains in us, and his love is brought to perfection in us." When we can love as God loves, we become perfect; therefore, let God perfect us.

***Know You Are Wonderfully Made!****

        From today's Psalm 139, I read these verses: "Truly you have formed my inmost being; you knit me in my mother’s womb. I give you thanks that I am fearfully, wonderfully made; wonderful are your works." I came to realize that I was wonderfully made by the Lord God after I got to know him. Yet, perhaps it's even more beautiful when someone realizes this first, and that realization leads them to believe in him. Either way, returning to God is home sweet home!

**Facts We Should Be Aware Of**

        These are facts I think we all know, but perhaps they are so familiar that we don't think about them anymore. After reading today's First Reading from 1 Corinthians 8, I became deeply aware of them. Here they are: We know that we are sinners—we sin and we lose our peace. Now, Jesus has come and openly revealed that he can totally free us from sin! Shouldn't we get excited, rejoice, and flock to him? The fact that we don't see this happening enough suggests that people in general have already fallen deeply into sin, making turning around even harder.

***Heart-Wrenching Scenes***

        I have all four volumes of The Life of Jesus Christ from the visions of Ven. Anne Catherine Emmerich. If I had the time, I would love to read them—most likely starting with the last volume, entitled The Dolorous Passion and Death of Our Lord Jesus Christ. This video by Christian Way presents a revelation received by the visionary on Good Friday, March 30, 1820. It is powerfully heart-wrenching and beautiful.

**Salvation Is Up to Us**

        In our fractured and weakened Church today, Catholics do not always receive all the teachings essential for them to know. Ultimately, it depends on our effort to find out as much as possible about our faith in order to serve the Lord rightly. Salvation is offered by God, but receiving it is up to us.

**Spiritual Sommit**

        I encourage all to seek union with Christ through the Holy Eucharist. Of course, you need to become a Catholic first to receive this Sacrament. Union with God absolutely enriches your spiritual life to the highest degree—you cannot go any higher than being one with the Lord.

**Apparent Conclusion**

        That Jesus rose from the dead on the third day is undeniable. It happened just as he had foretold to his disciples. If we are clear-headed, it should be apparent that Jesus is God!  

**You Will Know It**

        If Christ has chosen you to follow him, you will know it; you are now his sheep and belong to him totally.

**The Church in End Times**

        The clergy and the laity form the two parts of the Church. To keep the Church unified and strong, both groups need to follow Christ more closely than ever. This video highlights the current weakened state of the Church.

**From Sorrow to Rejoicing**

        When the world crucified Christ on the cross, it was easy for us, who believe him to be our Lord and Savior, to see that day as the saddest day of all; however, on that day, Christ glorified God the Father to the utmost by completing his will, and we can greatly rejoice in that.