Q1- Jesus, do you get tired of forgiving people their sins?
*** absolutely not! I was born to take away the sins of the world. That is my mission. In fact it is just the opposite of “getting tired of forgiving” … it pains me when people won’t accept my forgiveness so that they can be with us for eternity. I don’t want to lose even one of my sisters or brothers. I love every single person on earth and when they refuse to come to me for forgiveness- the flames of my mercy burn my tender heart. I long to forgive and I long for people to ask for forgiveness. Even when it is for the same sin over and over again… as long as they keep coming and asking for forgiveness and as long as they are trying their best to overcome sin, I am glad for them and thrilled to forgive. One thing that should be noted, Mar, is that just as the priest told you yesterday in the confessional, it is important for reparation for sin. You did not know that, did you? That will make a huge difference in helping overcome a particular sin. I am glad that he told you to pick one sin to work on instead of all of them at once. They are minor in sight, but huge in the eye of God. It is good that you confessed it all. The one we will work on is the toughest, but together we can do it. Gift Aila double in reparation and make that sin no more. Ok? We love you. I am so glad that you are free of sin today. Try to stay clean as long as possible, and then get back to reconciliation more frequently as needed. Don’t be afraid to go every week. It will help you be the person you are called to be and do what you are called to do.
Q2- Mom, please give me the grace to focus on sinning no more… if that were possible.
***It is possible, or it wouldn’t have been asked of you. It may seem impossible to you right now, but one day, you will get the hang of it. It is so sneaky how sin enters in. Fast and pray for the ability to remain without sin, but until then, frequent the confessional. You will be amazed at the blessings and freedom you will feel. Don’t be shy. Come once a week if needed. You have a good goal in mind, but don’t beat yourself up if you don’t attain it. It is a skill and a blessing to avoid sin. Keep trying. I will help you.
Q3-Father, I am so sorry I blew my chance to receive your blessing. Please forgive me and help me pass my tests.
*** There are a million different ways we’ll get there, kiddo. It’s ok. You are forgiven. Smile and start again. It’s a new day. How do you know that this wasn’t all in my plan in the first place? You’ve learned a great lesson. Learning is what this is all about. Don’t beat yourself over this. That’s the accusing of the enemy. You are pure and white as the freshly fallen snow. All your sins were forgiven yesterday; that is powerful and you are made holy by the love and forgiveness of Jesus. Fast and pray today. Tomorrow when Children International opens, make your gift of reparations. Write her a loving and funny letter, too. She will be very appreciative.
Q4- Love, Holy Spirit, please help me know what to do. I heard your promptings a couple of times when I was in sin, yet I ignored you… I said to myself “this is normal. This is what everyone does. This is not a sin.” (when I heard clearly not to do it.) I said, I don’t know why I believed that lie. Help me know when I am being lied to and help me stand up to the lies and tricks of the devil. I’m not blaming you, but I am asking that you give me the grace to at least talk with you about these thoughts. Help me figure it out. Help me see sin for what it is and not to sugar coat it as ok when it is clear that it is not. I know it is a venial sin, but I want to be sinless… that is a goal; impossible it looks to me right now. Would you help me?
*** Yes, I will help you but it will not be an easy goal. The “flesh” looks out for itself and likes to make things easy. You will need to look those sins in the eye for what they are and declare victory over it. Do works of mercy to help avoid sin and to make up for the sin. Look for at least one nice thing that you can do each day for another. This will be a powerful and loving tool that you can use to help achieve your goals. Deed, word or prayer- these are important tools to holiness. I know you are thinking this is too great a goal, and impossible. But know that with God, ALL THINGS are POSSIBLE. Yes, even this. We love you.