Monday, March 9, 2015

Monday, March 9, 2015

Monday, March 9, 2015: (St. Frances of Rome)

Jesus said: “My people, there are many proud and arrogant people who have been humbled by disease and sickness. Your health can even be considered as one of My gifts, because you have experienced difficulties with sickness. In today’s first reading, Naaman expected himself to be healed directly by the prophet, Elisha. Instead, he was asked to wash seven times in the Jordan River. He resisted at first out of pride, but he followed his servant’s advice to follow the prophet’s words. Once he washed seven times, he was healed. In many ways people are humbled in their pride. Instead of being puffed up with pride in your own works, you need to be more humble in following My ways instead of your ways. When you look back at your life’s events, you can see how My plans accomplished more than your worldly plans. I do not violate your free will, but when you are obedient to My Will, you will see the best is being done for your soul and the souls around you. Those people, who exalt themselves, will be humbled, but those people, who humble themselves, will be exalted.”

Jesus said: “My people, personal pride can hold you back from being a more loving and sharing person. Many times you compare yourself with other people to see if you are better than them in looks, money, faith, or social status. You should see people for who they are, without thinking that you are better than them. In Lent you should be focusing more on humility and living a humble life, without looking for acknowledgment of your accomplishments. You should be loving and sharing more with people when you have the opportunity. I give everyone many opportunities for grace, so take advantage of them to store up treasure in heaven. Share your love, faith, and wealth with people, and you will find your reward in heaven.”