BUILD YOUR HOUSE ON ROCK
THE GOSPEL:
"Jesus said to his disciples:
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the Kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven.
Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name? Did we not drive out demons in your name? Did we not do mighty deeds in your name?’ Then I will declare to them solemnly, ‘I never knew you. Depart from me, you evildoers.’
“Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and buffeted the house. But it did not collapse; it had been set solidly on rock.
And everyone who listens to these words of mine but does not act on them will be like a fool who built his house on sand. The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and buffeted the house. And it collapsed and was completely ruined.”
When Jesus finished these words, the crowds were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as their scribes." (Matthew 7: 21 - 29).
THURSDAY June 26th 2025 in the 12th Week Week in Ordinary Time is the feast of St Josemaria Escriva.
(1902 - 1976).
St Josemaria D'Escriva is the founder of the Opus Dei, a religious society whose members include men and women, married and single and priests. Opus Dei is unique in many ways among the community of consecrated men and women.
Opus Dei believes that it is God's will that people find their path to holiness no matter what their occupation is, viz: doctor, garbage collector, senator, office cleaner, professor, student, etc. The impact of Opus Dei and its spirituality in the modern Church is significant. They operate in some 80 countries in the world.
St Josemaria is a saint of our time. He died in 1976 and was canonized in 2002 by Pope St John Paul II.
Our key Scripture instructs us to build our lives on rock. That Rock is Jesus. If we do not build on Him, we build on sand.
Any architect, building contractor, surveyor would hail the above divine word as absolute truth and common sense.
To build your life on rock, you need Wisdom. Wisdom is the gift of the Holy Spirit that helps us make good choices and decisions.
Wisdom deals with Choices - this or that? To build the foundation of your family home on rock or try to save money and compromise the foundation with inferior material is a choice.
True wisdom lies in hearing and doing the word of God, the will of God, the command of God. How do we become wise?
How do good and godly choices become a habit?
#1. Pray for Wisdom every day. You will surely get it.
#2. Read and ponder the word of God daily. It is the source and foundation of Wisdom.
#3. Practice daily examination of conscience. You will see where you have been wise and foolish in the course of the day. You resolve to act appropriately in the future.
Wisdom is listed as the first of the seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Ask for the Promise of the Father, the Holy Spirit. Ask and you receive Him immediately.
WORDS OF WISDOM:
"It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.
It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes." (Psalm 118: 8 - 9).
"A nation of firm purpose you keep in peace; in peace, for its trust in you.” (Isaiah 26: 3).
"Trust in the LORD forever!
For the LORD is an eternal Rock." (Isaiah 26: 4).
When you build your life on the Rock that is Jesus, your life will be safe, solid and secure.
"Seek the Lord while he may be found; call him while he is near." (Isaiah 55: 6).
That means Today. You are not guaranteed Tomorrow.
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the Kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven."
(Matthew 7: 21).
God does not deceive any person and He cannot be deceived. Don't even try it!
"Trust Me with all the events of your life. I will not abandon you. You are Mine and I will not forsake you. The decisions of men are all in My hands. Nothing will befall you that I do not permit. I will give you My grace to accept the changing circumstances of your life. It is I who am behind all that happens to you. Nothing escapes My wisdom; nothing escapes My love; nothing escapes My omnipotence. Trust Me, and be at peace. I bless you with all the love of My Sacred Heart. Do not be afraid. Tell Me again and again that you trust in My merciful love for you." (IN SINU JESU, Tuesday, June 17, 2008 ).
JUNE IS THE MONTH THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH HONORS THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS.
Friday June 27th 2025 is the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Honor Jesus on the Feast of the Sacred Heart with Mass and Holy Communion.
"The Twelve Promises of the Sacred Heart to St. Margaret Mary
[THE LORD REMEMBERS HIS COVENANT FOREVER].
"I will give them all the graces necessary for their state of life. [MY GRACE IS SUFFICIENT FOR YOU. FOR TODAY].
I will give peace in their families.
I will console them in all their troubles.
They shall find in My Heart an assured refuge during life and especially at the hour of death...... "
Read of the abundant promises made to people who honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus especially in June.
For Prayers and Prayer intentions click the link below.
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