The dark is getting darker but the light is getting lighter. These times ignite my desire for the conversion of souls, especially my loved ones. I have a sense of urgency to do whatever it takes to help bring souls to Jesus and the Church. Now, more than ever, we must be bold, detach from the world and attract others through authentic Christianity.
Your Witness Matters
I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do (John 13:15).
As the saying goes, “actions speak louder than words,” or as Saint Francis of Assisi said, “Preach the Gospel always, when necessary, use words.” How we act, especially around those who are closest to us, is critical to evangelizing. The heart of an authentic Christian is filled with the fruits of the Holy Spirit, you can see it in their every word and action. We should all strive to be servant leaders, love others, share the Gospel, and Jesus’ transformation in our lives.
Perhaps you struggle with anger, frustration, profanity, and other behaviors more worldly in nature like I did? I struggled with raunchy language in my early journey. A good friend once said to me, “Wow, you say you are a ‘devout Catholic’ and yet you talk like that?” And my husband called me out as I yelled at the television, “Didn’t you just get back from Church? Uh, maybe you should go back.”
I finally got over myself and had the humility to ask for God’s help. I was failing on my own. True and lasting transformation can only come from the grace of God. Every time you catch yourself acting in a way that is not virtuous, immediately call it out and give it to God at that moment. Soon, you will realize He will give you the grace you need.
Seek First The Kingdom
But seek first the kingdom [of God] and his righteousness, and all these things will be given you besides. Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself. Sufficient for a day is its own evil (Matthew 6:33-34).
To love one another as he loves us, we need God’s help. We should start every day in prayer, offer ourselves to Him throughout the day, and call on Him when we are tempted. If we still struggle with sin (mortal or venial), we must actively participate in discerning spirits and learn how to take every thought captive, pause, and make deliberate decisions. Of course, live a sacramental life by attending Mass as often as you can and frequent confession.
My family knows I go to daily Mass. I meditate every day, pray the rosary and other devotions. It is part of my daily life and everything revolves around this. I also pray out loud in front of my family when I am tempted, for example. If I want that third glass of wine, I say, “Lord, I know that this third glass of wine might cause me to say or do things I will regret because I will have less reasoning skills. I believe that I am being tempted by my own desires or perhaps it is an evil influence. Because I love you and love those around me, I will not have a third glass of wine.”
My husband says he is impressed when I do this. He sees my vulnerability and my dependence on God. I don’t always pray out loud. He knows that I pray all day because he sees me pause before I emotionally react with words or actions that are not of God.
I also struggle with the future and worry about it sometimes. When that happens, I call it out, offer it up and I pull myself back into the present where God is and say, “Jesus, I trust in you.” Sometimes my non-practicing husband says, “I don’t understand how you see things, it’s so different than me.” I say, “I have the eyes of faith and you have the eyes of the world. They are the opposite. Since I have seen with both, I much prefer the eyes of faith, it’s so much more peaceful.”
Be The Light
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light, for light produces every kind of goodness and righteousness and truth ( Ephesians 5:8-9).
I cannot stop sharing my faith, my transformation, and how I live with God every moment now. I want to help everyone put on the light of Jesus every day. I cannot contain the joy He has given me. I was a very worldly person who lived a life of insecurity, fear, and anxiety. I now live as light in the Lord and I truly want this for everyone.
I must share all my spiritual and supernatural experiences with everyone in my family and with the world. Why? Because God can do this and much more in your life. I have such peace now. No matter what happens, I know God has a plan. My husband gets frustrated with my faith sometimes. But I stand firm in my beliefs and he cannot argue with the miracles we have had in our lives. Sometimes he just needs a little reminder of how blessed we are.
I must be His disciple. “Joy is the best net to catch fish!” Who doesn’t want to be someone who is joyful and loving all the time? People want to be around these kinds of people, too. The key for me is continual growth in my spiritual life. I call on the entire Kingdom of Heaven. I ask the Holy Trinity, Mary, St. Joseph, my guardian angel, all the holy angels, and saints to help me every single day. Praise God we have so many in heaven and spiritual companions on earth praying each other to holiness. I call on the Holy Spirit the most to be a joy to everyone.
Pray, Fast and Make Reparation
Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God (Philippians 4:6).
We are called to pray, fast, and make reparation for the world. I will admit, I am not the best at fasting. However, when I put a concerted effort toward it, I sincerely enjoy denying myself. It is even better when I do what Our Lady of Fatima asked. Each time we fast or pray we should offer it for our love of God, for the sinners of the world, and for reparation of offenses against the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
The time is now, the spiritual battle is manifesting itself in ways that I have not seen in my lifetime. We all need to be true disciples of Jesus and the Catholic faith. It starts with our own sanctification and transformation. Let’s continue to improve our inner lives. The world needs your light. Be bold, share your spiritual experiences, keep praying, fasting, and love everyone to heaven.
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I’m in tears reading this. It strikes me where it hurts the most. I know I live my life being hurt by the people I love most, except that they aren’t hurting me. I feel pain from the little things and I react in a terrible way. I need to do what you’ve done here, LEARN to STOP reacting emotionally and instead lean on all the saints and angels, God our Father, Jesus our Saviour, Mary our mother, and the Holy Spirit to fill me at those times and react with love instead. The most beautiful time in my life was 20 years ago when I truly learned to let go. All I needed to do was speak out loud, “Please show me what to do”, and the answers always came, succinctly, and overwhelmed me with a sense of pure JOY. I have tried to get back to that place, but can’t. I think I’ll start with baby steps and work on ME and how I react and hold onto control of everything around me. Thank you so much for your words, they’ve given me a starting point.
Blessings
I am going to be a big fan of GOD, really tears are no more coming slowly from my eyes.
I am exalted and excited as well, in fact, to come across a soul in flames as the authoress is like a glow-worm in darkness spreading light as much as it can in full humility and frankness which, I clearly know, is the work of Holy Spirit. May God protect and guide her!
No one born as human being is sinless except Jesus, Mary and Joseph (only, perhaps, in my way of opinion or thought). Were all holy there was no need for the incarnation of the Second o person of the Holy Trinity as Jesus Christ. So, it is an established reality that all humans are all sinners. It is so because of the way of their origin.
Being sinner is not wrong! But continuing in sin once one knows the reality is sin, absolute sin. And, sure, he needs to come out of it at any cost!
So we need a rebirth:
“3 Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born anew,[b] he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Jn. 3:3
So rebirth is essential.
At any one point of time or period in one’s life it is certain he falls in the sinful path knowingly or unknowingly. They sure are to come to the Truth’s path. How?
Jesus says:
“65 And he said, “This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted him by the Father.” Jn. 6:65
Yes, very true, God keeps on calling each one in his innermost heart to come back to Him always by treading the path of Truth and Heaven. Some pays attention but many not. This is a tragic situation. Jesus’ mission on earth was to save such people.
Please note what Jesus has said:
“31 And Jesus answered them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick; 32 I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” Lk. 5: 31-32
Jesus further continues:
“4 What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost, until he finds it? 5 And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing.” Lk. 15:4-5
These Biblical quotes all point to the fact that all humans are weak and sinners. But all can become saints or saved provided they follow Jesus, The way, The Truth and The Life.
The Evangelisation work is needed more than any other time in the world today because the worldly development in all spheres is at its climax that tempts man to move away from Jesus Christ. Let’s pray and work hard.