Greetings Prayer Warriors,
When one is physically ill, it is often observable, and we feel sorry for the person with the wheelchair, copious bandages, or swollen appendages. When an ailment is more hidden, such as most cancers, spinal pain, or autoimmune diseases, we tend to have less empathy, at least at first sight. Sin is similar in that we pity the obvious sinner, yet are oblivious to the more deadly evils that often lay hidden within one’s soul. While praying for the physically ill is very good, we can never neglect to fervently pray for the silent majority - the spiritually ill.
Sin is a transgression of the law of God in thought, word, deed, or omission. Sin unatoned for, kills the eternal soul. If only we were as mindful of our soul as we are of our body! For vanity drives us to take care of our bodies, but it’s humility that propels us to take care of our souls! Perhaps it’s time to stop and take a good look in the spiritual mirror.
If we say, “We are without sin,” we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we acknowledge our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from every wrongdoing. 1 John 1:8-9
The Blessed Mother gave the world a wake-up call a little over 100 years ago as to sin’s destructive path. She appeared to 3 shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal under the title, “Our Lady of Fatima”. She pleaded, “Pray, pray much, and sacrifice for sinners, for many souls go to hell because there is no one to sacrifice and pray for them.”
She guided them further saying, “When you make a sacrifice pray, ‘O Jesus, this is for love of Thee, for the conversion of sinners, and in reparation for the sins committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary.'”
The little girl, Lucia inquired, “I have many things to ask you: if you would cure some sick persons, and if you would convert some sinners…”. Our Lady responded, “Some yes, others no. They must amend their lives and ask forgiveness for their sins.” With sadness, she continued, “Let them offend Our Lord no more for He is already much offended.”
Interesting to note that in her answer, the physical cure was the same as the spiritual cure.
Our Blessed Mother’s ultimate message regarding sin was “PRAY!”, especially, “Pray the rosary every day”. If you are reading this, you are most likely already a prayer warrior, but even warriors need reminders. Pray, fast, and sacrifice in reparation for the sins of your family. Get your “own house” in order first, because as you know,
The fervent prayer of a righteous person is very powerful. James 5:16
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
Prayer for another is an act of love, so love more! Pass it on!
