The Church celebrates the Feast of the Precious Blood of Jesus reminds us that we are in need of redemption daily. It is also reminder that this redemption is personal, and touches upon all of our failings, particularly our selfishness.

According to the secular religion of the modern world, June is “Pride Month”–a time when the faithful are assailed with celebrations of perversity. It is particularly important then for Catholics to reflect on not only how society came to be in such a confused state, but to rededicate themselves to resisting the so-called “sexual revolution” in their own lives.

Living in the world can be difficult and complicated. It may even seem at times that God is not present. And so we must be ever mindful of Our Lord’s promise to us before His Ascension: “Behold I am with you all days, even to the consummation of the world.”

The Fifth Commandment is not only a directive against taking violent action. It is a command to cleanse our souls from the malice and anger toward others while embracing a spirit of fraternal charity

We are creatures who are slaves to vanity. And vanity makes us empty. And this is why depend upon Christ, Who strengthens us.

The Gospel contains many accounts of Our Lord working miracles to heal the body. But every one points beyond those instances to remind us of His desire to heal our souls.

If we want to experience Our Lord’s mercy in the Blessed Sacrament, then we must receive it in the spirit of faith. One way we can exhibit that spirit is to ask ourselves first, what more can we do for God? And then, to live our lives in conformity with His will so that we may receive the graces that come with Holy Communion.

After Pentecost, the Church focuses on directing us to grow in holiness and our love for God. Because of our weakness, we need constant reminding not only of God’s justice, but His infinite mercy, even in the face of suffering.

Out of God’s love for us, we have heard Him speak; he has walked among us. Through this love, He has forgiven our sins and called us to be His children. As His children, we must love one another, for as St. John tells us “charity is born of God” and “he that does not love does not know God, for God is charity.”

Are we a wolf, a hypocrite? Or a sheep, and a docile follower of Christ?