02/12/2021

I am always worried by these words of the Lord for I often proclaim his word and turn to him but I am not sure that I truly act out  the faith that I proclaim. If I were to say that I am aware of millions who do proclaim and act out in sincerity I would be lying for I usually see the reverse, as God already knows. I seek the grace to be in the peace of the Lord and to become free from sin but  I am still tied to sins of the flesh and to the disappointment that the Church has become for me.

Jesus calls to all sinners to repent and come closer to God and he gave us the sacraments his body on earth to support us as we live our lives. I now undestand how the reformers felt 500 years ago. They were forced by the hypocrisy of the clergy and hierarchy to try to clear out the dross from God's Church. Of course they went too far and became misled by their pride in their own sincerity.. Lord Lord let our leaders  proclaim your power and glory but first let them heed your word and act as every Christian should.

Dear Lord you know what I read yesterday and how that story of lust and and hypocrisy was supported by your Vicars on earth. Let not that story of pride and greed become an excuse for my sins and let Rome come to know how displeasing it is to you and all believers. Forgive us all. even them.