THE SOLEMN EVE OF PENTECOST.
THE EVE OF PENTECOST.
"Peter turned and saw the disciple following whom Jesus loved, the one who had also reclined upon his chest during the supper and had said, “Master, who is the one who will betray you?”
"When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, “Lord, what about him?”
"Jesus said to him, “What if I want him to remain until I come? What concern is it of yours?"
“You follow me.”
"So the word spread among the brothers that that disciple would not die. But Jesus had not told him that he would not die, just “What if I want him to remain until I come? What concern is it of yours?”
"It is this disciple who testifies to these things and has written them, and we know that his testimony is true.
"There are also many other things that Jesus did, but if these were to be described individually, I do not think the whole world would contain the books that would be written." John 21: 20 - 25).
June 7th in the 7th Week in the Easter Season is the Eve of Pentecost, the Birthday of Holy Mother Church.
Jesus predicted the persecutions of the disciples in the Last Supper Discourse: "Amen, amen, I say to you, you will weep and mourn, while the world rejoices; you will grieve, but your grief will become joy."
The antagonism to Jesus and His Gospel is more pronounced today than ever. If you are not prepared today to bear witness to Jesus, what is the likelihood that you will be ready tomorrow?
"YOU FOLLOW ME!"
The Scripture says: "O that today you will listen to His voice, harden not your hearts."
Many of us have probably heard the maxim: "He who laughs last, laughs best." Jesus promises us the last laugh. This laugh will be filled with joy and will last forever.
In the short time, our Savior and Redeemer is asking us to endure all the trials, illnesses, deprivations and persecutions with the strength that comes from the Holy Spirit.
"I will not leave you orphans, says the Lord; I go, but I will come back to you, and your hearts will be full of joy." (Cf John 14: 18).
"If, in spite of everything, Jesus’ Ascension into heaven leaves a certain taste of sadness in our souls, let us go to his Mother as the apostles did. They returned to Jerusalem…and they prayed with one mind…together with Mary, the Mother of Jesus." (Acts 1:12-14).Faith (Saint Josemaría Escrivá).
Mary, Cause of our Joy, pray for us.
The Holy Catholic Church honors the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus every June.
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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