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*Let every soul alive this morning rejoice in the Lord. I bless you and your endeavors today in the name of the Father a...
06/01/2025

*Let every soul alive this morning rejoice in the Lord. I bless you and your endeavors today in the name of the Father and of the Son➕ and of the Holy Spirit. Amen*

_Go and achieve exploits in God's name._

*CHRISTMAS NOVENA* *Day 9* In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen *Act of Contrition*.......
24/12/2024

*CHRISTMAS NOVENA*

*Day 9*

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

*Act of Contrition*.....

*Hymn*
7 O come, O King of nations, bind
in one the hearts of all mankind.
Bid all our sad divisions cease
and be yourself our King of Peace

Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice! Immanuel
shall come to you, O Israel.

*INTENTIONS*
Today, let's pray for all those who have participated in an abortion. Please pray for reconciliation with God and healing in their hearts.

We are all sinners and in need of God's mercy. So, let's pray for those who have been directly and indirectly affected by abortion.

Every new life is a gift from God to the world, nurture it.

*Psalm 51:14*
Deliver me from the guilt of bloodshed, O God, The God of my salvation, And my tongue shall sing aloud of Your righteousness

*LET US PRAY*
O Lord, Word of God, You, whose glory is complete, came to us in perfect humility as a child in the womb. Your love for us and Your humility is unsurpassed and brings us to our knees in prayer and worship.

Your incarnation forever changed the world.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end.

Amen.

O Lord, infant Jesus, give us the gift of Faith! You, Lord, deserve our complete faith. We pray for deeper and more perfect faith in you this Christmas.

We also pray for these intentions… ( State your intentions here)

May Your Holy Will be done in my life and with these intentions.

We pray that the work of salvation that Your first coming began will reach fulfillment in each of us.
Amen.

The Lord be with you...

And may the Almighty God Bless you, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen

*Peace be with you.*
_Fr. Dennismary Eze@Aheartopenedforall_

To everyone in this Family.  Merry Christmas. I claim for you the Anointing to begin a new life with the new born Christ...
24/12/2024

To everyone in this Family. Merry Christmas. I claim for you the Anointing to begin a new life with the new born Christ.

23/12/2024

When you start to behave abnormal; deviating from your Christian ethics/good family virtues, then you need help. Seek help immediately, either Spiritual or otherwise

*CHRISTMAS NOVENA* *Day 8* In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen *Act of Contrition*.......
23/12/2024

*CHRISTMAS NOVENA*

*Day 8*

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

*Act of Contrition*.....

*Hymn*
1. Oh, come, all ye faithful,
Joyful and triumphant!
Oh, come ye, oh come ye to Bethlehem.
Come and behold him,
Born the King of angels;

Oh, come, let us adore him;
Oh, come, let us adore him;
Oh, come, let us adore him,
Christ, the Lord.

*INTENTIONS*
We pray for all road users this period. May God protect them against every blood sucking demons on the roads and against accidents. May drivers respect road traffic rules and avoid reckless driving which endangers the lives of their passengers.

We pray that we shall be guarded by God's Angels to all our destinations and may we go through the Christmas period joyfully without sorrow. Amen

*LET US PRAY*
O Lord, Word of God, You, whose glory is complete, came to us in perfect humility as a child in the womb. Your love for us and Your humility is unsurpassed and brings us to our knees in prayer and worship.

Your incarnation forever changed the world.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end.

Amen.

O Lord, infant Jesus, give us the gift of Faith! You, Lord, deserve our complete faith. We pray for deeper and more perfect faith in you this Christmas.

We also pray for these intentions… ( State your intentions here)

May Your Holy Will be done in my life and with these intentions.

We pray that the work of salvation that Your first coming began will reach fulfillment in each of us.
Amen.

The Lord be with you...

And may the Almighty God Bless you, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen

*Peace be with you.*
_Fr. Dennismary Eze@Aheartopenedforall_

*CHRISTMAS NOVENA* *Day 7* In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen *Act of Contrition*.......
22/12/2024

*CHRISTMAS NOVENA*

*Day 7*

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

*Act of Contrition*.....

*Hymn*
6 O come, O Bright and Morning Star,
and bring us comfort from afar!
Dispel the shadows of the night
and turn our darkness into light.

Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice! Immanuel
shall come to you, O Israel.

*INTENTIONS*
Today, we pray for all parents and godparents who have an important role in bringing up a child
Just like the Lord was presented in the temple, our children are presented in the Church for Baptism, and their, parents and godparents take on the responsibility of bringing up such a child in the Godly way

So, today we pray for all parents and godparents. We pray also for those children who have no one to present them in the Church for Baptism. We pray that God will eventually make a way to bring them into His family and that they may be welcomed with open arms!

*LET US PRAY*
O Lord, Word of God, You, whose glory is complete, came to us in perfect humility as a child in the womb. Your love for us and Your humility is unsurpassed and brings us to our knees in prayer and worship.

Your incarnation forever changed the world.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end.

Amen.

O Lord, infant Jesus, give us the gift of Faith! You, Lord, deserve our complete faith. We pray for deeper and more perfect faith in you this Christmas.

We also pray for these intentions… ( State your intentions here)

May Your Holy Will be done in my life and with these intentions.

We pray that the work of salvation that Your first coming began will reach fulfillment in each of us.
Amen.

The Lord be with you...

And may the Almighty God Bless you, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen

Peace be with you.
Fr. Dennismary

*CHRISTMAS NOVENA* *Day 6* In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen *Act of Contrition*.......
21/12/2024

*CHRISTMAS NOVENA*

*Day 6*

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

*Act of Contrition*.....

*Hymn*
6 O come, O Bright and Morning Star,
and bring us comfort from afar!
Dispel the shadows of the night
and turn our darkness into light.

Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice! Immanuel
shall come to you, O Israel.

_Reflections_
*Psalm 46;10*
..,..._Be still and know that I am God_

Are you facing a seemingly impossible situation at the moment?

Is what you’re asking God for, seem unlikely to come to pass? Is your faith being tested?

Perhaps, you feel completely trapped, and overwhelmed, with no solution in sight. Maybe you’re confronted with a challenge where there is no resolution.

Or, your heart is heavy with doubt as you can’t figure out what to do next, for there appears to be nothing you can do about what you now face. You could be wondering, “How can things change for the better?”

However, impossibilities are the platforms upon which God does His best work. Have faith. With man it may be impossible. But with God, all things are possible.

The reason for the season we are about to enter is for such situations like yours.

Emmanuel, came to bring joy and salvation and deliver you from wherever you are trapped in.

*INTENTIONS*
Today we pray for those families who may think they have no cause to rejoice in this Christmas due to what they have passed through or what they are going through at the moment.

Death of loved ones, family members bedridden with sickness, hardships, and unimproved poor conditions etc

We pray that Emmanuel (God with us) will make every impossibilities in their lives possible. May Christ the new born child break every evil yoke in their lives and change their situations from sorrowful to joyful.

*LET US PRAY*
O Lord, Word of God, You, whose glory is complete, came to us in perfect humility as a child in the womb. Your love for us and Your humility is unsurpassed and brings us to our knees in prayer and worship.

Your incarnation forever changed the world.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end.

Amen.

O Lord, infant Jesus, give us the gift of Faith! You, Lord, deserve our complete faith. We pray for deeper and more perfect faith in you this Christmas.

We also pray for these intentions… ( State your intentions here)

May Your Holy Will be done in my life and with these intentions.

We pray that the work of salvation that Your first coming began will reach fulfillment in each of us.
Amen.

The Lord be with you...

And may the Almighty God Bless you, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen

*Peace be with you.*
Fr. Dennismary Eze@Aheartopenedforall💘

Inside the wound of your opened heart hide us O Lord from every evil that flies by day or night this season and beyond.
20/12/2024

Inside the wound of your opened heart hide us O Lord from every evil that flies by day or night this season and beyond.

She is immaculate and She gave birth to Jesus Christ our Saviour.O Mary, obtain for us God's favours. Amen
20/12/2024

She is immaculate and She gave birth to Jesus Christ our Saviour.

O Mary, obtain for us God's favours. Amen

*CHRISTMAS NOVENA* *Day 5* In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen *Act of Contrition*.......
20/12/2024

*CHRISTMAS NOVENA*

*Day 5*

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

*Act of Contrition*.....

*Hymn*
5 O come, O Key of David, come
and open wide our heavenly home.
Make safe for us the heavenward road
and bar the way to death's abode.

Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice! Immanuel
shall come to you, O Israel.

*INTENTIONS*
Today we pray for New Joy, New Hope, and overwhelming transformation that a New Baby brings

May the birth of Christ brings reassurance, Joy of instant breakthrough and new opportunities to those individuals and families who have tasted great deal of difficulties.

May advent roll off the garment of hardships, and may Christmas brings in for them great opportunities that will make them laugh in abundant joy again Amen

*LET US PRAY*
O Lord, Word of God, You, whose glory is complete, came to us in perfect humility as a child in the womb. Your love for us and Your humility is unsurpassed and brings us to our knees in prayer and worship.

Your incarnation forever changed the world.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end.

Amen.

O Lord, infant Jesus, give us the gift of Faith! You, Lord, deserve our complete faith. We pray for deeper and more perfect faith in you this Christmas.

We also pray for these intentions… ( State your intentions here)

May Your Holy Will be done in my life and with these intentions.

We pray that the work of salvation that Your first coming began will reach fulfillment in each of us.
Amen.

The Lord be with you...

And may the Almighty God Bless you, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen

Peace be with you.
Fr. Dennismary Eze

19/12/2024
Good morning dear friends, may the birth of Christ fulfill all our Godly expectations. AmenFrom the Pulpit this morning ...
19/12/2024

Good morning dear friends, may the birth of Christ fulfill all our Godly expectations. Amen

From the Pulpit this morning our reflections are taken from Judges 13:2-7, 24-25( *birth of Samson* ), and the Gospel of LK 1:5-25( *birth of John the Baptist)*

The readings of today displayed to us the Power of God's mercy and omnipotence. God has the power to do the impossible, no matter how difficult the case may be for us. Continues prayer and God's power breaks such cases down into nothing.

The two women in today's readings, (John's mother and Samson's mother) were all confirmed barren in worldly standards. But God's solutions were rendered to them through His Angels and they conceived.

I pray for same Angel to meet our brothers and sisters waiting on God for miraculous interventions in their lives.

Therefore, believe that you are not finished even when the world has written you *OFF*. God still holds the final answer. If He says yes, not even the most powerful person in your family, village, working place, church, or country can say no.

If you can pray, I urge you now to make full use of your KNEES in praying and waiting on God until finally he visits you like Zachariah with the same words as in LK 1:13

Lk. 1:13 But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechari′ah, for your prayer is heard

Zachariah's long period of prayers was answered as he was at the point of his duty. I claim same to you as you go through this write up, believe and do not doubt that God has sent his Angel of fertility into those areas of your life that are dead, and need God's reviving power.

Therefore, let us pray today, for all wedded couples who are still waiting on God to bless them with the fruit of the womb, that God in his infinite Mercy will send angel Gabriel, angel of fertility with the blessings of fertility.

Let us remember also, that in such situations like barrenness, the child coming forth is for a special mission as we see in the case of Samson and John the Baptist. God is still working, believe in His words. He will not stop working in your case

May our day be fruitful through Christ our Lord. Amen
_Fr Dennismary Eze_

*CHRISTMAS NOVENA* *Day 4* In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen *Act of Contrition*.......
19/12/2024

*CHRISTMAS NOVENA*

*Day 4*

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

*Act of Contrition*.....

*Hymn*
4 O come, O Branch of Jesse's stem,
unto your own and rescue them!
From depths of hell your people save,
and give them victory o'er the grave.

Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice! Immanuel
shall come to you, O Israel.

*INTENTIONS*
Today we pray for couples who are not open to the gift of life through the use of Contraceptives thereby opposing God's chosen way to increase humans on earth.

We equally pray for all young and single persons who are jeopardizing their life, and future by engaging themselves with indiscriminate use of Contraceptives. May the grace that the new born child (Jesus) brings at Christmas transform their hearts and help them begin a new life in Christ.

*LET US PRAY*
O Lord, Word of God, You, whose glory is complete, came to us in perfect humility as a child in the womb. Your love for us and Your humility is unsurpassed and brings us to our knees in prayer and worship.

Your incarnation forever changed the world.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end.

Amen.

O Lord, infant Jesus, give us the gift of Faith! You, Lord, deserve our complete faith. We pray for deeper and more perfect faith in you this Christmas.

We also pray for these intentions… ( State your intentions here)

May Your Holy Will be done in my life and with these intentions.

We pray that the work of salvation that Your first coming began will reach fulfillment in each of us.
Amen.

The Lord be with you...

And may the Almighty God Bless you, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen

Peace be with you.
_Fr. Dennismary Eze@Aheartopenedforall_

Good morning dear friends in Christ and complement of the season. May the birth of Christ Bless us with every heavenly B...
18/12/2024

Good morning dear friends in Christ and complement of the season. May the birth of Christ Bless us with every heavenly Blessings

From the Pulpit this morning our reflections are taken from Jer. 23:5-8, and the Gospel of Mtt. 1:18-24.

The birth of Christ as was recorded today took such a troubled circumstance for Mary and Joseph.

God decided to dwell among us as Emmanuel. The means for such dwelling is that he must be born, and to fulfill this He prepared for Himself, the Blessed virgin Mary and St Joseph to accompany her in this divine responsibility

The two have qualities to help them carry out God's purpose in their calls with regards to Christ's birth.

We see in the Gospel how Joseph demonstrated this when he discovered an abnormality, his inborn quality played out. Even though he discovered his wife is pregnant abnormally, he was able to allow God work through him.

We may have been in our different difficult cases like Joseph, but have reacted differently which led to us spoiling many things in our lives.

It goes further to put some questions across to us

How far do we react to rumours, either about us or other people. Do we take advantage of spreading it so as to destroy the person's character image and character?

How much do we blow other people's mistake to make it topic of the year

When people got themselves in some confusing circumstances, do we help them or crush them?

Mary was seen with a child but was not accused wrongly by Joseph. Do you think you understand the circumstance surrounding all you see?

Do you seek God's guidance in your confusing moments?

Don't put people to suffering over what they seem not to have control over.

In every situation, pray about it. God will bring a better way and option to handle it.

We pray today for all who suffer unjustly, those being victimised for circumstances they can't control, that God will come to their rescue.

We ask these through Christ our Lord. Amen
*Fr. Dennismary*

*CHRISTMAS NOVENA* *Day 3* In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen *Act of Contrition*.......
18/12/2024

*CHRISTMAS NOVENA*

*Day 3*

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

*Act of Contrition*.....

*Hymn*
3 O come, O come, great Lord of might,
who to your tribes on Sinai's height
in ancient times did give the law
in cloud and majesty and awe.

Refrain
Rejoice! Rejoice! Immanuel
shall come to you, O Israel.

*INTENTIONS*
Today let us pray for all who take good care of motherless children and orphans, those who take upon themselves to train other children that biologically do not belong to them.

May heaven open to shower it's rewards on them.

*LET US PRAY*
O Lord, Word of God, You, whose glory is complete, came to us in perfect humility as a child in the womb. Your love for us and Your humility is unsurpassed and brings us to our knees in prayer and worship.

Your incarnation forever changed the world.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end.

Amen.

O Lord, infant Jesus, give us the gift of Faith! You, Lord, deserve our complete faith. We pray for deeper and more perfect faith in you this Christmas.

We also pray for these intentions… ( State your intentions here)

May Your Holy Will be done in my life and with these intentions.

We pray that the work of salvation that Your first coming began will reach fulfillment in each of us.
Amen.

The Lord be with you...

And may the Almighty God Bless you, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen

Peace be with you.
Fr. Dennismary Eze@Aheartopenedforall

*CHRISTMAS NOVENA* _Day 2_We begin in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. *Act of Contri...
17/12/2024

*CHRISTMAS NOVENA*
_Day 2_

We begin in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

*Act of Contrition* ( _Prayer for Sorry)_

*Hymn*
Hymn
2 O come, O Wisdom from on high,
who ordered all things mightily;
to us the path of knowledge show
and teach us in its ways to go.

Refrain
Rejoice! Rejoice! Immanuel
shall come to you, O Israel.

*REFLECTIONS*
As the end to another year approaches, ponder where you are, in your faith journey.

When you pray the Christmas Novena with us, reflect upon the amazing examples of faith exhibited in those associated with our Savior’s birth(the parents, prophets, shepherds, 3 wise men etc)

Mary, Joseph and the three wise men trusted God completely in every circumstance surrounding the process in order to do His will.

*INTENTIONS*
Today we pray for all aborted babies and those waiting to face the knife of abortion and other means of abortion, that God will cleanse and redeem them by the Blood of Jesus and touch the hearts of those committing this heinous evil and crime against God and humanity.

(Through abortion the world has lost huge talents and gifts on their way to better this world)

*Imagine you reading this text was aborted by your mother some years back*

*LET US PRAY*
_PRAYER FOR THE BAPTISM OF ABORTED BABIES_

(Jesus said: "Today the blood of innocent children has filled Heaven. Their number is too great, too great; the wrath of the Eternal Father is about to fall on mankind -- Their blood disturbs My Agonizing Heart and increases My agony --- Through this prayer, large numbers of innocent unborn babies will be saved; pray it daily and make it known to the world. Anyone who teaches it will not be lost. Innocent souls in Heaven will not let them become lost. I, with My Love and Mercy, will protect them from falling into mortal sin.")

*Prayer* :
Heavenly Father, Your love is eternal. In Your ocean of love, You saved the world through Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ. Now look at Your only Son on the Cross Who is constantly bleeding for love of His people, and forgive Your world. Purify and baptize aborted children with the Precious Blood and Water from the Sacred Side of Your Son, Who hung dead on the Cross for their salvation, in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May they, through the Holy Death of Jesus Christ gain everlasting life, through His Wounds be healed, and through His Precious Blood be freed. There to rejoice with the Saints in Heaven. Amen.

May the birth of the infant Jesus save many children from abortion pills and knives, we ask these through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Lord be with you...

May the Almighty God Bless you, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

*Peace be with you.*
_Fr. Dennismary Eze_

*CHRISTMAS NOVENA* *DAY 1* We Begin in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen *Act of Contri...
16/12/2024

*CHRISTMAS NOVENA*

*DAY 1*

We Begin in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

*Act of Contrition*
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended you, and I detest all my sins, because of Your just punishments, but most of all because they offend You, my God, who are all-good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Your grace, to sin no more and to avoid the near occasion of sin. Amen.

Hymn
*Hymn*
1 O come, O come, Immanuel,
and ransom captive Israel
that mourns in lonely exile here
until the Son of God appear.

Refrain
Rejoice! Rejoice! Immanuel
shall come to you, O Israel.

*REFLECTIONS*
Jesus will enter only the hearts, homes and cities ready to receive Him. "Glory to God in the highest and and on earth peace to *ONLY MEN* of **good will.* such is the condition to receive the peace brought by Christ. Let's get ourselves prepared and receive the graces of Christmas. Free your mind of bad will and occupy it with good will.

*Don't forget*
To have a plenary indulgence from this Novena is necessary to fulfill the following conditions:

1 – sacramental confession,
2 – Eucharistic Communion and
3 – prayer for the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff(Pope).

It is further required that you must be free from all attachment to sin, even venial.

If this is not the case, the plenary indulgence becomes a partial one.
The three conditions above must be met within a few days before or after the Novena

Indulgences may be done for yourself or those in purgatory, but not others who are still alive on earth.

*INTENTIONS FOR DAY 1*
Today, let's pray for all expectant mothers.

Let us pray especially for those who feel pressured to have an abortion. They need so much love and support.

Let's pray that they may receive the love and support that St. Joseph provided Mary despite there being no room at the inn.

*LET US PRAY*
O Lord, Word of God, You, whose glory is complete, came to us in perfect humility as a child in the womb. Your love for us and Your humility is unsurpassed and brings us to our knees in prayer and worship.

Your incarnation forever changed the world.

All Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now and forever shall be, world without end.

Amen.

O Lord, infant Jesus, grant us great humility! You gave us the model of perfect humility in your incarnation, life and death. We pray for a greater Humility this Christmas.

We also pray for these intentions… ( *State your intentions here)*

May Your Holy Will be done in my life and with these intentions.

We pray that the work of salvation that Your first coming began will reach fulfillment in each of us.

All Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now and forever shall be, world without end.

Amen.

*Thank you Jesus*
*Thank you Jesus*
*Thank you Jesus*

The Lord be with you

*And may the Almighty God bless you the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit*

Amen

Peace be with you
*Fr. Dennismary@Aheartopenedforall*

The Still Small VoiceFrom aheartopenedforall PATIENTLY READ TO THE END About Confession (the Sacrament of reconciliation...
11/12/2024

The Still Small Voice
From aheartopenedforall

PATIENTLY READ TO THE END

About Confession (the Sacrament of reconciliation )
Many tend to shy away from this Sacrament even Catholics themselves.

When we say it is a Sacrament we mean that when this action is completed between a validly ordained Catholic priest and a penitent in the name of Christ whom the Church represents, the life of God called "Grace" is infused in the penitent who has been absolved of his/her sins. Immediately there is a spiritual movement and transformation of such a soul which was formerly engulfed by darkness, into God’s wonderful and amazing Light.

Cf. Colossians 1:12-14 "and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light. For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins"

What else can we say?
It was to take away sin through His words and actions in the act of redemption that brought Christ into this sinful world and to make sure this redemption work continues, He called and empowered a group of selected and ordained men to go on doing what he taught them, and part of it is forgiving sins in His name through the power of the Holy Spirit.

The Church has continued this in the sacrament of Baptism and Reconciliation which are the two sacraments responsible for taking away sins.

Cf. Matthew 28:18-20 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

John 20:21-23 Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”

Look at these two Gospel passages, those statements were made by Jesus to His 12 Apostles strictly and we cant take away anything from this than to obey. He made it clear it was him who sent them, more so if we see them carrying out this duty, know that they received the Holy spirit who brings out the effects.

Christ was fully away that despite Him dying on the Cross and washing us from our sins with His blood we will still go back into sin, and the power of His death on the Cross still remains efficacious but will come to effect through these two sacraments of Baptism and reconciliation in our time

Looking at Mtt.28:20b..."And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

This is a very vast statement that no book will contain its meaning. Part of it is seen working in the life of the Mother Church in developing "the form" or words which a priest uses in absolving sin and no other formula is used. This is so in all the other sacraments, they have their form.

He is there with the priest as every of this action is carried out to bring out its effects

Therfore, we need not to put our salvation under rist by "feeling" we have a better way to take away sins especially those deadly sins which are known as "mortal sins" than the way Christ has given power to His Apostles to take them away. John too confirms this..

Caution by St. John
2 John 1:8-11 Watch out that you do not lose what we have worked for, but that you may be rewarded fully. Anyone who runs ahead and does not continue in the teaching of Christ does not have God; whoever continues in the teaching has both the Father and the Son. If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not take them into your house or welcome them. Anyone who welcomes them shares in their wicked work.

Then St. John continues
1 John 5:16
If you see any brother or sister commit a sin that does not lead to death, you should pray and God will give them life. I refer to those whose sin does not lead to death. There is a sin that leads to death. I am not saying that you should pray about that.

If he say we shouldn't pray for him or her, for those sins that lead to death what does he want the person to do?.

Our priests are everywhere and ever ready to carry out this divine function at any time in any place. Approach any now and be delivered from the dominion of darkness caused by sin through the sacrament of reconciliation, then be transferred into God's wonderful light

To be continued. ..

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