30/04/2022

The Apostles decided that their preaching of the Word was more important than looking after the bodily needs of the destitute who had  professed believe. A lot of questions are raised by this. St Paul tells his flock that he has never accepted anything for his mission but has carried on working to provide for his own keep. The Church in Jerusalem has taken the first step in becoming the Institution she is today. We are told that many of the Temple priesthood had chosen to follow Jesus. 

These heredity priests must have continued in the service of the Temple and carried with them the consciouness of being different than the common people. All our priests are faced with this dilemma. They are to be servants in the manner of the washing of feet shown to them by Our Lord and they are to "priests for ever" having received the Sacrament of Holy Orders

Corruption amongst our clergy and hierarchy cannot be denied. Sinfulness of individuals cannot be ignored. We cannot save our Church by reverting to older forms of liturgy and dress. We have to save our Church so that there will be Faith on earth when Jesus returns. Total faith in the Lord, knowing Father Son and Holy Spirit and sincerity in prayer will keep us free from sin for that is what our God wills.

Is it really down to us to save our Church? I feel helpless and alone. "I will be with you till the end of time" are the words on which I rely. Is it possible to be in the Church as founded by the Lord but separated from the institution that has tainted his memory.? Is there really a "Church of Love" based on John and the Marys who remained with Jesus until the end on Calvary.?

Dear Lord you know everything including all time on earth; let me grow in my striving after the way of life you have revealed to all of us through your Apostles and Church. Let your Church become what you intended  it to be and may all your sacraments be confected with the true belief that you are doing the same for us in your eternity. May the prayers of Mary and all your saints bring peace and healing to all suffering souls on earth and in Purgatory.