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.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
***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.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
**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.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
**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.
**How to Live for God (Ideal Living)**
Live every moment for God, not for yourself or anyone else. Trust in him in all things, and never get anxious about anything. Let time pass while you always live in the present. It sounds hard, but God can make that totally possible.
**Great Opportunity for Honoring God**
If God's will is clear to you, follow it, even if it goes against the grain. An opportunity to honor the Lord and show your love for him is a great blessing, not to be missed.
*Sin of Being Lukewarm**
Being lukewarm is a sin of omission, for lukewarm Christians do not sufficiently pray for other souls or bear witness to Christ.
***Great Feeling of Freedom***
When you live in the light of Christ, you have absolutely nothing to hide from God—this is such a great feeling of freedom!
Sunday, September 6, 2026
**A Pathetic World**
Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 5:19, today's Gospel Acclamation, "God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation." This is the image I see. The Lord God is patiently waiting, wanting to reconcile the whole world to himself in Christ. Some of us have already reconciled ourselves to him, many others are still dragging their feet, and still a lot more totally ignore the Lord. What a pathetic picture, while the clock ticks away.
**Do Not Omit the Sin of Omission**
In today's First Reading from Ezekiel 33, the LORD says to the prophet: "You, son of man, I have appointed watchman for the house of Israel; when you hear me say anything, you shall warn them for me. If I tell the wicked, 'O wicked one, you shall surely die,' and you do not speak out to dissuade the wicked from his way, the wicked shall die for his guilt, but I will hold you responsible for his death." The LORD is speaking of the sin of omission here. This means not doing something good or required that we are able to do. We often don't recognize this sin. Just remember that any time we see someone in danger of losing their soul, we must try to save them.
**Help from Heaven**
When you are old, maintaining your physical health becomes your biggest burden. The biggest help now is not you doctors, your loved ones, or your government; it is your faith in God, assured that before long, you'll achieve your greatest victory in heaven.
**Misonception or Just an Excuse**
It is often heard said that to be a good Christian is to do the best you can at your job or to use your God-given talent fully. We often use this to justify what we enjoy doing, overlooking whether we truly serve and honor God. To be the best bartender or pianist in the whole world is no guarantee that we'll get to heaven.
*****Inevitable Conclusion*****
If you read the Gospels with a completely open mind, you cannot help but believe that Jesus Christ is our living God and Savior. He is someone to whom we should absolutely surrender ourselves—to follow, to live for, and even exclusively die for. I know the language is strong here, but how can you remain timid when you have found the truth?
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