Imagine how Levi felt when Jesus called him! Tax collectors were sinners, disdained by the people. When Jesus called him, he left everything behind and followed Him.
When you have an encounter with Jesus, you are forever changed. Jesus is calling you. Will you respond like Levi?
We are all sinners but Jesus came to redeem us, to heal and restore us. We are in the season of Lent, a beautiful time to turn to Jesus and follow Him. Jesus is pointing to you.
Your people shall rebuild the ancient ruins; the foundations from ages past You shall raise up; "Repairer of the breach, they shall call You; Restorer of ruined dwellings." Isaiah 58:12
Have you turned away from God? When you abandon God and stop receiving the Sacraments, your soul suffers. As with Levi, sin damages your soul and breaks your relationship with God. When you sin, you turn your back on God, but God always provides a way to return to Him.
To the penitent, God provides a way back. He encourages those who are losing hope and has chosen for them the lot of Truth. Sirach 17:24
God gave us the Sacrament of Reconciliation where we confess our sins and to restore our souls. Jesus is the "Repairer of the breach, Restorer of ruined dwellings." Turn to Him and He will repair the breach between you and Him and He will restore your soul. Our souls were created for eternal life with our Father. Our Creator infused a soul into our bodies and He gave us a guardian angel to protect and guide us along the way.
God loves you so much. In confession, Jesus is there, waiting to pour out His grace and mercy upon you. Receive this Sacrament often and you will come to recognize your sins more easily and you will come to know yourself better. He will restore your soul.
"Confession is an act of honesty and courage, an act of entrusting ourselves, beyond sin, to the mercy of a loving and forgiving God." Saint John Paul II
Jesus pours His grace, light and love upon you when you confess your sins. It is Divine Mercy for your soul. Bring your miseries and sufferings to confession and the priest will speak words of healing for your soul. After you have made your confession, the priest will absolve your sins. He will tell you to go in peace and to sin no more. In the Sacrament of Reconciliation, we receive forgiveness of sins, mercy, healing and grace.
Go to Mass and receive the Eucharist often. When you receive the Body and Blood of Christ, Jesus comes to you in the most profound and intimate way. His Body is in your body. Jesus heals and strengthen you when you receive Him in the Eucharist.
Make a promise to Jesus that you will go to Mass, receive the Eucharist and go to confession often and ask your guardian angel and Our Lady to help you keep your promise. They will accompany you...
The Lord is my Shepherd, there is nothing I shall want. In green pastures, He makes me lie down; to still waters, He leads me; He restores my soul. He guides me along right paths for the sake of His Name. Psalm 23:1-3
No comments:
Post a Comment