I truly believe the sin that is so prevalent today is the sin of presumption. So many presume they will be saved just because they believe in God and that somehow this makes a sinful lifestyle ok. Why go to Church or to Mass when you can pray at home? Why worry about forgiving others sincerely in your heart if you are already forgiven yourself? All of these premises lay upon the false bed of presumption which is a very serious sin which destroys the life of God within the soul and separates us from Him. At the heart of this problem is a lack of sincere heart that needs to repent of sin, to turn away from it completely, and to cling to Him who Is our life. True repentance entails a transformation of life and a lifestyle that is in conformity with a life in Christ and holy reverence for everything that Christ asks of us through His Church. It also entails coming before Him and acknowledging Him in the Eucharist and in the sacraments. And what is the Holy Remedy that keeps us from this sin of presumption? Frequent confession in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This sacrament humbles us and reminds us continually of our need for God and His Mercy. It reminds us that we cannot rely upon our own strength but desperately need to cling to Him, honor Him and listen and follow His Voice.
Posted on: Sun, 28 Sep 2014 17:24:08 +0000