DIVINE WHISPER with FR. PIUSRALPH EFFIONG, SMMM

DIVINE WHISPER

with 

FR. PIUSRALPH EFFIONG, SMMM

FRIDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK OF LENT

... and you will not die.

"As I live, says the Lord, I do not desire the death of the sinner, but rather that he turn back and live" Ezekiel 33:11

Beloved friends in Christ,  the love of God upon us is beyond measure and human telling. He desires not our death and total damnation, but we have to "repent and believe the gospel"  if we desire the salvation. For God is ever merciful and slow to anger, only if we are ready to welcome Him into our lives. 

On another note, Evangelist Matthew in today's gospel pericope announced Christ's injunction of true repentance saying: "Unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of  heaven" (Matthew 5:20). 

As we move on in this solemn season let us "tore our hearts and not our gaments" for if the Lord should mark our iniquities, no one will survive. (cf. Psalm 130:3). Pray always, detach from what gives you temporal joy and then show kindness. Peace be with you!

FADA PIUSRALPH prays for you.

Let us pray

Grant that Your faithful, O Lord, we pray, may be so confirmed to the Paschal observances, that the bodily discipline now solemnly begun may bear fruit in the souls of all. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.