Feast of St Pius X, Pontiff
"A young man approached Jesus and said, “Teacher, what good must I do to gain eternal life?”
"He answered him, “Why do you ask me about the good? There is only One who is good. If you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments.”
"He asked him, “Which ones?”
"And Jesus replied, “You shall not kill; you shall not commit adultery; you shall not steal; you shall not bear false witness; honor your father and your mother; and you shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
"The young man said to him, “All of these I have observed. What do I still lack?”
"Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
"When the young man heard this statement, he went away sad, for he had many possessions."
(Matthew 19: 16 - 21).
Monday 21st August 2023, 20th Week in Ordinary Time is the feast of St Pius X (1835 - 1914). Italian. Pope.
The Church and the world owe St Pius X a great deal for these innovations that we take for granted today: Frequent Holy Communion, renewed emphasis on the Catechism, children receiving Holy Communion from an early age. Reform of seminaries. For his work on the Eucharist, he is called the Pope of the Eucharist.
Pius X defended stoutly the integrity of the Catholic faith against modernist heresies.
His papal motto: "To restore all things in Christ" became truly his magnificent obsession.
“I was born poor, I lived poor, I die poor” was his final word. He died brokenhearted because he could not avert the First World War that started in 1914.
Famous Quote:
"Holy Communion is the shortest and safest way to heaven." (Pope St Pius X).
What is the problem of the rich young man in today's Gospel?
Like many sad Rich of this world, he did not know that genuine wealth is not in material possessions.
How do you know if you have a serious money problem?
If you do not believe that God can provide all your needs: material, spiritual and emotional.
You talk incessantly about money?
You do not tithe regularly.
You complain often about inflation and gas prices.
You worry a lot about the stock market.
How do you overcome your attachment to money and material goods?
Frequent Eucharist.
Devotion to the Holy Rosary.
Tithe regularly.
Do this and you will be blessed.
August is the Month dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Mary says: "In the end. My Immaculate Heart will triumph."
For Prayers of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Litany, Promises of Mary to those who say the Holy Rosary, etc click the link below:
http://seekfirst.blogspot.com/2023/06/immaculate-heart-of-mary-consecration.html?m=10
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