December 1st , 2023 - First Friday in December 2023.
Jesus promised 12 special favors to all those who will honor His Sacred Heart especially on the First Friday of every month by attending Holy Mass and receiving Holy Communion.
In the 12th and last month of the year 2023, we look at Promise #12.
#12. "The all-powerful love of My Heart will grant to all those who shall receive Communion on the First Friday of nine consecutive months the grace of final repentance; they shall not die under My displeasure, nor without receiving their Sacraments; My Heart shall be their assured refuge at that last hour."
What is the grace of Final Repentance? This is tantamount to the grace of Perseverance in being a good Christian to the end of your life. This is one of the best things anyone can ask for.
Perseverance is the key to spiritual security.
What do we need to be able to persevere?
1. Prayer (Daily). So that our faith will grow. The fruit of Prayer is a deepening of faith. (St Teresa of Kolkata).
2. Word of God (Daily): We learn the Heart of God from the word of God. (St. Gregory the Great).
The word of God equips us for ministry. "You shall hear the word from my mouth. You shall tell them what you hear." (LOTH).
3. Eucharist. 4 to 5 times a week.
4. Reconciliation: About every 2 weeks.
5. Spiritual Reading: Daily.
6. Examination of Conscience. Daily.
7. Ministry /Faith Sharing. Daily.
Friends, the gift of perseverance is a tremendous promise. Let us thank our Lord Jesus Christ for such a generous offer.
You will appreciate this promise when you are close to death. You will have: No fear. No worry. No doubt about your eternal destiny.
Honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus this Friday by attending Holy Mass and receiving Holy Communion.
For the 12 Promises of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Sacred Heart prayers and prayer intentions, click the link below:
http://seekfirst.blogspot.com/2020/08/12-promises-of-sacred-heart-of-jesus.html?m=1
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