***Absorbing the Lord

        Communion experience. I opened myself to absorb this heavenly bread thoroughly in order to achieve the best possible union with the Lord.

***The Lord to Be Revered and Trusted***

        Today's Gospel reading from Matthew 20 was on The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard. A landowner hired various laborers to work in his vineyard. Some started out early in the morning, some around noon, and still others later in the afternoon. At the end of the day, the all received the same daily wage. This made those who had worked longer hours grumble against the owner, believing that that those who had worked less should have been paid less. He said to one of them in reply, "My friend, I am not cheating you. Did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage? Take what is yours and go. What if I wish to give this last one the same as you? Or am I not free to do as I wish with my own money? Are you envious because I am generous?" You see, we are not to judge anyone, for the Lord God is our only judge, When we grumble against, complain about, or question the Lord, we border on judging him and that's being irreverent, to say the least. He is to be trusted always.

***Going with God***

        In today's Gospel reading from Matthew 19, Jesus said to his disciples: “It will be hard for one who is rich to enter the Kingdom of heaven. Again, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for one who is rich to enter the Kingdom of God.” The disciples were greatly astonished and asked, “Who then can be saved?” Jesus answered, “For men this is impossible, but for God all things are possible.” Now, I have two statements here. (1) Since for God all things are possible, it'll be wise for us to trust in him and do his will always. (2) Since for God all things are possible, it'll be good for us to ignore him and follow our own will. Only one of them makes perfect sense and the other, no sense at all.

***Pitiable Fools*

        It seems that the commandment people rampantly violate nowadays is the one You shall not bear false witness. In this country, fake news and unconscionable politicians have been spreading lies nonstop for years, if not decades. I truly feel sorry for them, for this is serious transgression and we'll all have to face the Lord God to give an account of ourselves one day..

***Home in Christ***

        Communion experience. All of me . . . my heart, my mind, my soul, and my spirit are now home in Christ and I experience an unfathomable peace.

***Why We Are Divided***

        In today's reading from Luke 12, Jesus said to his disciples, "Do you think that I have come to establish peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division. From now on a household of five will be divided, three against two and two against three; a father will be divided against his son and a son against his father, a mother against her daughter and a daughter against her mother, a mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law." This shows that Jesus is truly God and we are sinners. Do you see it? There just isn't another way to explain that.

**Hypocrisy, a Subtle Evil*

        The Lord does not like hypocrites. They are the ones to whom Jesus said "Woe to you" repeatedly (Matthew 23). Any Christian who addresses Jesus as Lord but does not obey him becomes a hypocrite. To obey and fail is OK, for you can always try again. But to start out not obeying is being dead wrong.

**Do All for God's Sake*

        Catholics do not always dress properly for Mass. At Mass this morning, the lead singer wore a dress with her two arms completely exposed from above the shoulder on. It's summer, but the church was air-conditioned. That might be all right when you are the star performing on some stage, but not when you become a distraction to all there to worship the Lord. I've seen a lot worse in the past. Anyway, we need to dress and actually do all things for the Lord's sake and not for ourselves.

*****Critically Important Message for Christians*****

         On July 10, I posted "Good Sensible Video" on "how to never get angry or bothered by anyone" which gave some really good sensible advice. This video today, an NDE story on how critically important it is to forgive others, makes a fitting sequel. It lasts just over 30-minutes, but every word of it is worth listening to. 

***What's Red & Can Make Us White as Snow?*

         The Most Precious Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.

**Worthiest Goal**

         From today's first reading from Joshua 24: Decide today whom you will serve. We all need to choose a goal in life to keep us going. Most people aim for getting rich or famous, but you'll find that the wisest and most rewarding goal to be serving the Lord God—this is how he has made us. 

**Picture of Reality**

         Christ is the brightest light shining before us, but many are afraid of looking at it because it's too dazzling and would expose all their hidden sins. They look around and see innumerable things that are attractive, so they head straight for them, not knowing that they can lead them away from God the truth forever. This is the clear but sad picture I see today.

*****Not to Be Neglected!***

         I was at the emergency department of a hospital this morning and saw the numerous patients suffering from various illnesses there seeking help, with many clearly in pretty bad shape. We naturally seek help when we are not well physically—but we often neglect seeking help when our soul is unwell. Just know that an unclean and sick soul cannot enter heaven and must be cleansed and healed in this life before we die!

*****God's Great Mercy***

         Here's a wise message that can save you from hell.

***We Cannot Fail!***

         Communion time thought: The almighty God loves us to death, so we cannot possibly fail to become victorious in the end if we love and trust in him.