Thursday, August 23, 2018

Thursday, August 23, 2018

Thursday, August 23, 2018: (St. Rose of Lima)

Jesus said: “My people, many times I have spoken of how you are all invited to My wedding banquet in heaven. All of you in My Church I consider as My bride, and I am the Groom. I am speaking of My invitation to confess your sins and accept Me as your Savior in order to enter heaven. In another parable I told you about the five wise virgins and the five foolish virgins. The Bridegroom was slow in coming. The five wise virgins were prepared for My coming because they bought extra oil for their lamps. When the foolish virgins tried to light their lamps, their lamps went out, and the foolish virgins had to go out to buy more oil. When they returned, the door was shut, and the gatekeeper said: ‘I do not know you, for you know neither the day nor the hour.’ (Matt. 25:21) This is how it will be for those souls who do not follow Me in faith, nor have confessed their sins in sorrow. Those, who are prepared to enter heaven, will be allowed into My wedding banquet, but those, who refused to accept Me, will fall into hell. ‘For many are called, but few are chosen.’” (Matt. 22:14)

Jesus said: “My son, you are going to have good days and bad days in your life, but it is how you react to life’s events that you need to be watchful. Once something happens, it cannot be changed, and you may be humbled in difficult situations. You make the best of your situations, and try not to repeat any bad actions. I am always willing to forgive you, but other people have a choice to forgive you or not. Pray to Me to help you through your problems, as I have helped you in the past. Pray also for any people who you may have offended in any way.”