Earlier today, I met someone I felt sorry for; there are people like that all around us. She seems very nice and friendly, but she isn't trying to live a holy life and shows no interest in anything beyond this world. I feel for her because she hasn't secured her soul yet. In life, we might miss out on many earthly comforts, but I am talking about missing the opportunity to be free and happy for all eternity! For now, I can only pray for such souls and share the gospel with them when I have the chance.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
***Mary's Prophecy***
This message has been around and good for all Catholics to know: https://youtube.com/shorts/j8nuJbIW0nw?si=yzdeR25zCIGOy2qZ
***Reason for My Joy***
Communion experience. I am still on earth bodily, but my soul is already resting securely in Jesus' holy hands! That explains my constant joy in hm.
***WISE ADVICE***
In heaven, time stands still, and you remain holy, happy, and unchanged forever. On earth, time passes irreversibly. Therefore, it's wise to latch onto Christ before your time runs out.
***Do You Know That . . .
when you are aware of the holy presence of the Lord God, your ego vanishes?
***Do You Realize?***
Christ took on the greatest sorrow so that we may experience the greatest joy. He died for us so that we may live forever!
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
***Our Biggest Enemy***
It's not Satan. It's our ego, our pride! Pride keeps us from obeying God. Since the Lord is ever present, ego has no place to exist in us. Unfortunately, it surfaces all the time in us, even when we are supposed to be serving the Lord. We all feel good when people say nice things about us. The ego absolutely doesn't need to be fed; praise is for God alone. Pride also causes the loss of our reverence for the Lord. At Mass, we should focus upon the Lord solely, yet we often hear thing said for the amusement of the congregation—that's the ego acting. Right after Mass ends, the church instantly sounds noisier than a cafe with people talking and chattering—that's the doing of a lot of egos. I know many others don't feel it this way; then to each his own. I do know that if everyone were a lot more humble, the world will be a lot happier place.
***God's Life-Changing Joy***
Today's Entrance Antiphon based on Psalm: 71: 8 and 23, reads: "Let my mouth be filled with your praise, that I may sing aloud; my lips shall shout for joy when I sing to you, alleluia." And the Response from Psalm reads: "Let all the earth cry out to God with joy." The Lord God is all about joy—he has solved my problems and fills me to the brim! The happiness the world offers is generated externally, channeled through your physical senses, and is temporary. By contrast, the joy of the Lord comes from heaven, landing directly in your heart. It then bubbles forth like a spring, keeping you refreshed and exhilarated forever.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
**Most Precious Lord**
Communion experience. The Lord is as precious to me as my own soul, if not more so. I owe my whole existence, now and forever, to him!
**Critical for Our Survival**
As long as we remain open to Christ, the chance of getting into heaven is always there. So start talking to him right now, for he awaits and is ready to receive you with open arms.
***Our Only Fundamental Reality***
To avoid Christ is to avoid reality itself. Though all creation may pass away, the Creator never will. The only one we can trust for all eternity is the only fundamental reality and truth we have: Christ the LORD. Without him, there would be no life whatsoever.
***How to Love God in One Step*****
You surrender yourself completely to God and don't sin anymore. (This is not easier said than done if your surrender is genuine and total.)
***The Bread of Life***
Jesus is known as the Lamb of God—a truly beautiful and meaningful title! In today's Gospel reading from John 6, Jesus describes himself as the Bread of Life, telling the people: "I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst." This is yet another powerful and fitting name for him!
***Freedom Found in God Only***
Today's Psalm Response, Ps 31:6a, reads: "Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit." A christian should be willing and able to commend his body, mind, will, and spirit entirely into the Lord's hands. This is how you are set free. The truth is that when you obey the Lord completely, you attain freedom; conversely, disobedience causes unrest.
***We Are Made for the Lord***
We all have hobbies or something else we enjoy doing in this life. For myself, I can name music and photography. I appreciate listening to great music. Some compositions are just beautiful; you could say that they melt your heart and even touch your soul. The question is this: If I never age or die in this world, will I be perfectly happy listening to such music forever? My answer is a resounding no—I feel music alone is not enough to satisfy me for all eternity. Let me now move on to photography. I have a natural eye for it, and my works are so personal that people can tell the images could have only been made by me. In a way, it means even more to me than music. Suppose I am able to explore the world and photograph like that forever—will I be satisfied? The answer is again no, as I feel there has to be something more than that. Anyway, I already have Christ, the one who truly satisfies me. He fills all my hunger and quenches all my thirst. God has indeed made us for Him alone.
Monday, April 20, 2026
***The Tabernacle Experience*
While in line to receive Holy Communion this morning, I looked straight ahead and saw the beautiful golden tabernacle on the altar wide open, where the consecrated hosts dwell. Knowing the Lord himself is in heaven, I saw that heaven is his tabernacle, and I shall dwell with him there forever. Joy filled my heart.
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