We Need to Pray for the Salvation of Souls

This past week it has been even more obvious to me that we as a society need to pray. It isn't just a hobby or a Sunday obligation. We need to pray each and everyday because the truth is that our world is sick. The world is suffering from hatred, prejudice, ignorance, and it doesn't realize that we are only falling into greater sin. I turned on the television this week and saw the suffering in the Sudan. All of this is caused by prejudice and hatred. And then I read a news article calling for greater abortion access in the Sudan claiming that would help the women. These people are worried about living, not about access to abortions! If we as a society would only open our hearts then we could save so many lives. By allowing the sin of abortion to enter the Sudan, we will only be distancing ourselves further from God.

And, it's apparently obvious this is what people are doing. Look around - people are tolerating sin. Some people are leaving the truth of the Church for false religions. What's even sadder is seeing too many people falling victim into believing the greatest lie - the lie of atheism. It just hurts me so much that people are starting to forget Our Lord, who died for us on the Cross. He must be first! His sacred Hands, Feet, and Head were disfigured in the greatest expression of human life - God died for us. And still people refuse to accept the truth that we must live for Jesus. Not only did He create us and save us, but the entire world to come revolves around worshipping Christ. Christ must be the foundation of every society! Jesus Christ must reign above all of us, and every single one of our actions in the course of the day must bring glory to His name. The number of people around me that actually show their love for Christ each day can be counted on my right hand. Perhaps it's just my perspective and most keep their emotions inside. But, I know that there are many good people, and I know that by the grace of God, many of the ones in the slavery of sin can be brought into grace by our works and prayers. We need to pray for an end to abortion, violence, terrorism, and the condoning of any type of sin.

But, more than just praying, we must actually act! Earlier this week I heard someone talking about the Immaculate Conception refering to Christ. I had to tell her that the Immaculate Conception doesn't refer to Christ; it refers to Mary. But, what I do know, is that I will continue speaking and writing about Christ and His Church to dispel sin and lies for years to come. I hope many of you will also continue because we are making a difference! Many of my fellow Catholic bloggers are touching the lives of those in sin, and I thank you all for serving God as you do.

I received a very hopeful email yesterday from a former-Lutheran that said my writings helped bring her to the Sacrament of Confession. I couldn't help but to thank God for using me to bring this person to the truth. God is love - I just wish more people would realize this.

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