Saturday, March 18, 2023

Saturday, March 18, 2023

Saturday, March 18, 2023: (St. Cyril of Jerusalem)

Jesus said: “My people, in the Gospel you see the Pharisee thanking Me that he is not like the tax collector or other sinners against the law. He was actually priding himself that he was better than others and he gave alms at the Temple. The tax collector looked down and kept beating his breast as he said: ‘Be merciful to me Lord, a sinner.’ I told the people that the tax collector had the better prayer, and he went home more justified than the Pharisee. Those people, who exalt themselves, will be humbled, but those people, who humble themselves, will be exalted. So do not judge others because you are all sinners.”

Jesus said: “My people, you are fortunate to have a variety of food to eat because the people of Moses were in a desert, and they could only eat manna in the day time and quail at night. This would be like living on bread and roasted chicken all the time with scarce amounts of water. This manna is the forerunner of the Sacred Bread of My Body and Blood. The consecrated Host of the Mass is a spiritual food for the soul. But it can only be received worthily by a soul without mortal sin. When you worship My Host in Adoration, you are close to Me in spirit. When you receive Me in Holy Communion worthily, you are with Me in My Real Presence in your soul for a short time, and this is your taste of heaven. Rejoice with Me every day that you can come to Mass to receive Me.”