FEAST OF SAINTS MARCELLINUS AND PETER, MARTYRS.
IN THIS WORLD YOU WILL HAVE TROUBLE.
THE GOSPEL:
The disciples said to Jesus, “Now you are talking plainly, and not in any figure of speech. Now we realize that you know everything and that you do not need to have anyone question you. Because of this we believe that you came from God.” Jesus answered them, “Do you believe now? Behold, the hour is coming and has arrived when each of you will be scattered to his own home and you will leave me alone. But I am not alone, because the Father is with me. I have told you this so that you might have peace in me. In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world.” (John 16: 29 - 33).
Monday 2nd June 2025 in the 7th Week in Easter is the feast of two early martyrs of the Church: St. Marcellinus, Priest and Peter, Exorcist (+ 304). In prison, they converted many of their fellow prisoners including the jailer. Both were martyred under Emperor Diocletian.
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." (John 16: 33), says the Lord.
There will be no shortage of troubles for Christians in the world. The persecution of Christians started with the murderous intentions of King Herod. Herod intending to eliminate Jesus murdered the Innocents.
Christians have been discriminated against, robbed and deprived of property, citizenship and murdered for no other reason but because they are followers of Jesus Christ.
If you want to be a genuine Christian, prepare yourself for suffering. Jesus prophetic and encouraging words are true:
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." (John 16: 33).
"Glory to you, O Christ, you are the Word of God! Your words are spirit, Lord, and they are life; you have the message of eternal life. (Cf. John 6 :63,68).
The Holy Catholic Church honors the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus every June.
"O SACRED Heart of Jesus, Thy Kingdom come. EUCHARISTIC Heart of Jesus, increase in us faith, hope and charity. HEART of Jesus, burning with love of us, inflame our hearts with love of Thee. O DIVINE Heart of Jesus, convert sinners, save the dying, free the holy souls in Purgatory." (Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus).
Read of the abundant promises made to people who honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus especially in June.
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