"From within people, from their hearts, come evil thoughts, unchastity, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, licentiousness, envy, blasphemy, arrogance, folly. All these evils come from within and they defile.” (Mark 7: 21 - 23)."
Ultimately we can't blame the devil, upbringing, or society for the corruption in us. Our Lord tells us sin comes from our hearts. This is not bad news because it means it is within us. It is not beyond us. We are not puppets but humans created with the power to make decisions. We can do something about the perverse situation of our hearts. Moreso, God is at work in us to make us ever willing and able. When impure thoughts rise in our hearts let's call on the name of Jesus, every knee bows at that name. As often as we invoke that name every stronghold of evil in our hearts will give way.
🙇♀A pure heart create for me O God, put a steadfast spirit within me.
hello Fr Peter!!! interesting your homily theme!! please forgiveme for any evil thoughts that arose when I don't hear from you or Fortuna--you are so right it is the pride and vainglory inside me!! great great Catholic film "Fearless"--see Fearlessdocumentary---God bless us All
ReplyDeleteyour friend in Canada Brian JMJ