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“Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.” Matthew 12:31
What is the sin “against the Spirit”? What is the sin that God can’t forgive? Fr. Mike reveals to us that this sin is… any sin. Today, he explains how that’s possible and how we can lean on God’s goodness and mercy for salvation.
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When we are broken by sin, shattered in a million pieces, we are closer to the Lord than we could ever imagine.
It is our brokenness that draws Him close.
It is our heartfelt confession that lets Him in.
It is our heart completely undone, solely in need of God to be made whole that receives His grace, that knows His forgiveness, that becomes whole in His hands, held tightly together by His mercy and love.~
~Stacy L. Sanchez / Heartprints of God
Sometimes we don’t fully recognize or understand the effects of sin on our soul, but the mystery of the Scourging at the Pillar reveals the reality of sin to us. Fr. Mark-Mary continues the journey of reflecting on the passion of our Lord as it reveals the true nature of sin and the true nature of the heart of God. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Scourging at the Pillar and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.
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As we begin journeying through the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary, Fr. Mark-Mary uses the parable of the Prodigal Son to illustrate how Jesus’ Agony in the Garden reveals humanity’s rejection of God’s gift. However, despite this rejection we find salvation in Jesus’ incredible love for us. Today’s focus is the mystery of the Agony in the Garden and we will be praying one Our Father, three Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.
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Fr. Mike Schmitz reflects on the brokenness of humanity and the damage of sin. What do we do now? You get what you choose and you will become what you repeatedly choose.
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Do you know what the problem is that keeps you making the same sins over and over again?
Are you sure?
Today, Fr. Mark-Mary challenges you to look deeper at the roots of your mistakes, determine the causes, and make a change.
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It was because Christ was the perfect adorer of God, the perfect bridge between creatures and the Creator, that he could bridge the gap created by sin. Sin was not first in God’s intentions; but because we sinned, when God does come among us as Jesus Christ, his perfect adoration ends up being his perfect sacrifice.
He didn’t come to repair sin, he came to be the firstborn perfect creature; but because we sinned, he showed us just how great is God’s love: God not only becomes one of us, but he dies with and for us and made peace “through the blood of his cross.”
—from the book Nourishing Love: A Franciscan Celebration of Mary
by Murray Bodo, OFM
Love Conquers Sin | Franciscan Media
We all want to be saints, but the struggle against sin and selfishness can feel overwhelming. There may be days where we might feel satisfied simply making it to purgatory rather than entering the pearly gates. But is this lukewarm path the only way to make it to heaven?
Today Fr. Mike delves into the reality that in this life, we are given every opportunity to prepare our souls for God’s presence. Embracing the sufferings of this moment purifies us the way the refining fire of purgatory would. In this way, we can prepare ourselves in this temporary world to live alongside our Lord in the everlasting world.
Our sins can leave a wound, even after we confess them. It can take time to move on from decisions and actions we made in our past. Fr. Mike helps us work through the pain of our sins and shows us how we can find true freedom and joy in our relationship with God.
