DIVINE APPEAL 114

ON THE EUCHARIST:A DIVINE APPEAL

(Revelation to Sr Anna Ali of the Most Holy Eucharist)

VOLUME 1

“I love mankind so much, as you see Me there in My tabernacle 

apparently lifeless. I do not want anyone to perish.”

“My daughter, pray a great deal. Spend this hour with Me and make 

amends. In the Sacrament of My Love I am so much consoled when 

you make acts of reparation. I love mankind so much as you see Me 

there in My tabernacle apparently lifeless. It is this love that keeps 

Me so lonely, always hidden beneath the Host. The veil covers me 

and the species of bread chains Me there as a prisoner. Pray more 

and do penance. Do not leave Me alone. I need you to repair the 

pains I receive when many receive Me in Holy Communion and 

then they leave Me horribly.

I am very thirsty for souls. I do not want anyone to perish. This is a

grave moment. I want souls to know that My Heart is overflowing

with mercy and love. The world has lost its senses. Pray a great deal

and cloister souls in your heart. Time is short for saving souls. Do

not waste any of these precious times.”

“I bless you.”

3.00 a.m., 9th April 1988

Copyright © 2015 Bishop Cornelius K. Arap Korir, Catholic Diocese 
of Eldoret, Kenya. All rights reserved. 
Reproduced by www.adivineappeal.com

HOLY MASS READINGS FOR AUGUST 1, 2024

Thursday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Weekday (White)

Memorial of St. Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor

LH: Office of the Memorial, Week I

Mass and Preface of the Memorial

FIRST READING
“Like the clay in the potter’s hand, so are you in my hand.”
A reading from the Book of Jeremiah (Jeremiah 18: 1 -6)

The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord: “Arise, and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will let you hear my words.” So I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was working at his wheel. And the vessel he was making of clay was spoiled in the potter’s hand, and he reworked it into another vessel, as it seemed good to the potter to do. Then the word of the Lord came to me: “O house of Israel, can I not do with you as this potter has done? says the Lord. Behold, like the clay in the potter’s hand, so are you in my hand, O house of Israel.”

The word of the Lord.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM 

Psalm146:1b-2.3-4.5-6ab (R. 5a)

R/. Blessed is he who is helped by Jacob’s God.

My soul, give praise to the Lord;
I will praise the Lord all my life,
sing praise to my God while I live. R/.

Put no trust in princes,
in mortal man who cannot save.
Take their breath, they return to the earth,
and their plans that day come to nothing. R/.

Blessed is he who is helped by Jacob’s God;
whose hope is in the Lord his God,
who made the heavens and the earth,
the seas and all they contain. R/.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Acts 16:14b

Alleluia. 

Open our hearts, O Lord, that we may give heed to the words of your Son. 

Alleluia.

GOSPEL
“They sorted the good into vessels but threw away the bad.” 
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew (Matthew 13:47-53)

At that time: Jesus said to the crowds, “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net which was thrown into the sea and gathered fish of every kind; when it was full, men drew it ashore and sat down and sorted the good into vessels but threw away the bad. So it will be at the close of the age. The angels will come out and separate the evil from the righteous, and throw them into the furnace of fire, where there will be weeping and quashing of teeth. “Have you understood all this?” They said to him, “Yes.” And he said to them, “Therefore every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old.” And when Jesus had finished these parables, he went away from there.

The Gospel of the Lord. 

HOLY MASS READINGS FOR JULY 31, 2024

 Wednesday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Weekday (White)

Memorial of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Priest

LH: Office of the Memorial, Week I

Mass and Preface of the Memorial

FIRST READING
“Why is my pain unceasing? If you return, you shall stand before me ”
A reading from the Book of Jeremiah (Jeremiah 15:10.16-21)

Woe is me, my mother, that you bore me, a man of strife and contention to the whole land! I have not lent, nor have I borrowed, yet all of them curse me. Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart; for I am called by your name, O Lord, God of hosts. I did not sit in the Company of merrymakers, nor did I rejoice; I sat alone, because your hand was upon me, for you had filled me with indignation. Why is my pain unceasing, my wound incurable, refusing to be healed? Will you be to me like a deceitful brook, like waters that fail? Therefore thus says the Lord: “If you return, I will restore you, and you shall stand before me. If you utter what is precious, and not what is worthless, you shall be as my mouth. They shall turn to you, but you shall not turn to them. And I will make you to this people a fortified wall of bronze; they will fight against you, but they shall not prevail over you, for I am with you to save you and deliver you, says the Lord. I will deliver you out of the hand of the wicked, and redeem you from the grasp of the ruthless.”

The word of the Lord.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM 

Psalm 59:2-3.4.10-11.17.18 (R. 17d)

R/. God is my refuge in the day of my distress.

Rescue me from my foes, O God;
protect me from those who attack me.
O rescue me from those who do evil,
and save me from bloodthirsty men. R/.

See, they lie in wait for my life;
the strong band together against me.
For no offence, no sin of mine, O Lord. R/.

O my Strength, for you will I watch,
for you, O God, are my stronghold,
the God who shows me merciful love.
Now God will proceed before me,
God will let me look upon my foes. R/.

As for me, I will sing of your strength,
and acclaim your mercy in the morning,
for you have been my stronghold,
a refuge in the day of my distress. R/.

O my Strength, to you I will sing praise,
for you, O God, are my stronghold,
the God who shows me merciful love. R/.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

John 15: 15b

Alleluia. 

I have called you friends, says the Lord, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you. 

Alleluia.

GOSPEL
“He sells all that he has and buys that field. ”
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew (Matthew 13:44-46)

At that time: Jesus said to the crowds, “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it.

The Gospel of the Lord.

OVERCOMING SENSUALITY

Divine Appeal Reflection  - 113

Today, consider in Divine Appeal 113: "What a pain to Me! Souls are buried in sensuality! I wish that above all souls may understand My Divine Mercy."

This message addresses a persistent challenge that all people face, one that has gotten worse in the modern age. In this context, sensuality is defined as the overindulgence in bodily pleasures, frequently at the price of moral integrity and spiritual development. The remedy for this spiritual ailment is to comprehend and accept Jesus' Divine Mercy on a deeper level. There are many sensory-appealing temptations in the modern environment. More quickly and widely than before, people may now obtain a wide range of sensual gratification due to the widespread use of media and technology. This might range from overtly sexual content in entertainment and advertising to implicitly glorifying comfort and material affluence. These factors cause people to place more importance on transient pleasures than on the enduring virtues of love, faith, and morality.

Unrestrained sensuality has the power to harden the heart and dull the conscience. In addition to fostering a culture of self-indulgence, it can weaken one's ability to show empathy, selflessness, and true love. The act itself is not the only thing that poses a risk; there is also the underlying mentality that puts one's own self-interest ahead of the moral and spiritual health of others and oneself. Jesus' sorrow over souls "buried in sensuality" serves as a powerful reminder of the spiritual costs associated with leading a life driven primarily by one's sexual cravings. This condition has the potential to separate a person's soul from God, making them less open to His grace and more susceptible to worldly deceptions. Jesus' suffering conveys not only heavenly grief but also a call to consciousness—an appeal to acknowledge the ways in which sensuality can enslave the soul and alienate it from God's love.

In order to resist the seduction of sensuality, it is essential to cultivate a spiritual life grounded in the knowledge of one's dignity as a child of God and the transformative power of Divine Mercy. This entails consistently partaking in the sacraments, particularly the Eucharist and Confession, which serve as wellsprings of grace and fortitude. It also entails cultivating virtues like chastity, humility, and temperance, leading a disciplined prayer life, and requesting the saints' and the Blessed Virgin Mary's intercession. Through the lens of Christ, it helps souls perceive themselves and other souls, realizing that everyone has fundamental value that transcends appearances. In sharp contrast to the self-centeredness of a sensuous existence, it promotes a life of love, service, and self-giving.

However, Our Lord's message is not one of despair. He ardently desires that all souls come to know and embrace His Divine Mercy. Divine Mercy is the infinite love and forgiveness that the Lord extends to every soul, no matter the gravity of their sins or the depth of their separation from Him. This Mercy does not seek to condemn but to heal, not to punish but to restore. It is most abundantly available to those who approach God with a contrite heart, profound humility, and a sincere resolve to amend their lives.

May the limitless compassion and mercy of our sweet Jesus pull us from the diversions and allure of sensuality towards His sacred heart. May Sr. Anna Ali lead us to a greater comprehension of the divine mercy that Jesus extends to every soul through her witness and dedication. May we make it a daily goal to abandon the seduction of transient pleasures and pursue the enduring happiness that results from a life centered on prayer, faith, and the sacraments. By doing this, we can allow divine mercy's transformative power to enter our hearts and lift us up into a deeper, more genuine relationship with God, in addition to healing.

HOLY MASS READINGS FOR JULY 30, 2024

Tuesday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Weekday  (Green)

Optional Memorial of St. Peter Chrysologus  (White)

LH: Office of the Day or Memorial, Week I

Mass and Preface of the day or Memorial

FIRST READING
Remember, Lord, and do not break your covenant with us.
A reading from the Book of Jeremiah (Jeremiah14: 17b-22)

Let my eyes run down with tears night and day, and let them not cease, for the virgin daughter of my people is struck down with a great wound, with a very grievous blow. If I go out into the field, behold, those slain by the sword! And if I enter the city, behold, the diseases of famine, for both prophet and priest ply their trade through the land, and have no knowledge. Have you utterly rejected Judah? Does your soul loathe Zion? Why have you struck us down so that there is no healing for us? We looked for peace, but no good came; for a time of healing, but behold, terror. We acknowledge our wickedness, O LORD, and the iniquity of our fathers, for we have sinned against you. Do not spurn us, for your name’s sake; do not dishonour your glorious throne; remember and do not break your covenant with us. Are there any among the false gods of the nations that can bring rain? Or can the heavens give showers? Are you not he, O Lord our God? We set our hope on you, for you do all these things.

The word of the Lord.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM 

Psalm79:8.9. 11.13 (R. 9bc)

R/. For the sake of the glory of your name, free us, O Lord.

Do not remember against us
the guilt of former times.
Let your compassion hasten to meet us;
for we have been brought very low. R/.

Help us, O God our saviour,
for the sake of the glory of your name.
Free us and forgive us our sins,
because of your name. R/.

Let the groans of the
prisoners come before you,
your strong arm reprieve
those condemned to die. R/.

Then we, your people,
the flock of your pasture,
will give you thanks forever and ever.
From age to age we will
recount your praise. R/.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Alleluia. 

The seed is the word of God, and the sower is Christ; all who find him will abide for ever. 

Alleluia.

GOSPEL
“Just as the weeds are gathered and burnt with fire, so it will be at the close of the age.”
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew (Matthew 13:36-43)

At that time: Jesus left the crowds and went into the house. And his disciples came to him, saying, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds of the field.” He answered, “He who sows the good seed is the Son of man; the field is the world, and the good seed means the sons of the kingdom; the weeds are the sons of the evil one, and the enemy who sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the close of the age, and the reapers are angels. Just as the weeds are gathered and burnt with fire, so will it be at the close of the age. The Son of man will send his angels, and they will gather out of his kingdom all causes of sin and all evildoers, and throw them into the furnace of fire, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear.”

The Gospel of the Lord.

DIVINE APPEAL 113

ON THE EUCHARIST:A DIVINE APPEAL

(Revelation to Sr Anna Ali of the Most Holy Eucharist)

VOLUME 1

“My Heart bleeds for all marriages in which My Sacraments have

been suppressed.”

“My daughter, listen to Me. I want souls to be saved. I want them 

to recognize My Love and mercy towards them. These words I tell you

will be the light and life for an incalculable number of souls. I give 

My grace that by this Word souls may be enlightened and be converted. 

Bring Me souls. What a pain to Me! Souls are buried in sensuality! 

I wish that above all souls may understand My Divine Mercy.

In the Sacrament of My Love, I am over there waiting for souls with

open arms like the most affectionate parent in order to impart life

and take joy in the children.

I come to say: repent before it is too late. The souls I love so much

do not understand. I am so abused and profaned as I remain in My

prison. Do not be afraid even when you receive sufferings. Only in

this way, you will win battles of your apostolate to call lost souls and

to repair, to dress the wound caused to Me by My own... If they pray

they will find source of light and love. I counsel them not to create

any obstacles of incertitude. In this hour in My Divine Sacrament

My Heart bleeds for all marriages in which My sacraments have

been suppressed.

I do not have any rest in this prison. Pray a great deal. Do not waste

any of these precious times for saving souls. Put yourself in the high

spirit of contemplation.”

“I give My blessing.”

2.30 a.m., 8th April 1988

Copyright © 2015 Bishop Cornelius K. Arap Korir, Catholic Diocese 
of Eldoret, Kenya. All rights reserved. 
Reproduced by www.adivineappeal.com

HOLY MASS READINGS FOR JULY 29, 2024

Monday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Weekday (White)

Memorial of Sts. Martha, Mary and Lazarus 

LH: Office of the Memorial, Week I

Mass and Preface of the Memorial

FIRST READING
“This people shall be like this waistcloth, which is good for nothing.”
A reading from the Book of Jeremiah (Jeremiah 13:1-11)

Thus said the Lord to me, “Go and buy a linen waistcloth, and put it on your loins, and do not dip it in water.” So I bought a waistcloth according to the word of the Lord, and put it on my loins. And the word of the Lord came to me a second time, “Take the waistcloth which you have bought, which is upon your loins, and arise, go to the Euphrates, and hide it there in a cleft of the rock.” So I went, and hid it by the Euphrates, as the Lord commanded me. And after many days the Lord said to me, “Arise, go to the Euphrates, and take from there the waistcloth which I commanded you to hide there.” Then I went to the Euphrates, and dug, and I took the waistcloth from the place where I had hidden it. And behold, the waistcloth was spoiled, it was good for nothing. Then the word of the Lord came to me: “Thus says the Lord: Even so will I spoil the pride of Judah and the great pride of Jerusalem. This evil people, who refuse to hear my words, who stubbornly follow their own heart and have gone after other gods to serve them and worship them, shall be like this waistcloth, which is good for nothing. For as the waistcloth clings to the loins of a man, so I made the whole house of Israel and the whole house of Judah cling to me, says the Lord, that they might be for me a people, a name, a praise, and a glory, but they would not listen.”

The word of the Lord.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM 

Deuteronomy 32: 18- 19.20.21 (R. 18b)

R/. You forgot the God who gave you birth.

You were unmindful of the Rock that begot you,
and you forgot the God who gave you birth.
The Lord saw it, and spurned them,
because of the provocation of his
sons and his daughters. R/.

And he said, “I will hide my face from them,
I will see what their end will be,
for they are a perverse generation,
children in whom is no faithfulness.” R/.

“They have stirred me to jealousy with what is no god;
they have provoked me with their idols.
So I will stir them to jealousy with those who are no people;
I will provoke them with a foolish nation.” R/.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION 

James 1.18

Alleluia. 

Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth that we should be a kind of first fruits of his.

 Alleluia.

GOSPEL
“A grain of mustard seed becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air make nests in its branches.”
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew (Matthew 13:31 -35)

At that time: Another parable Jesus put before the crowds, saying, “The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed which a man took and sowed in his field; it is the smallest of all seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest of shrubs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches.” He told them another parable. “The kingdom of heaven is like leaven which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till it was all leavened.” All this Jesus said to the crowds in parables; indeed he said nothing to them without a parable. This was to fulfil what was spoken by the prophet: “I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter what has been hidden since the foundation of the world.”

The Gospel of the Lord

HOLY MASS READINGS FOR JULY 28, 2024

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B   (Green)

Mass of the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

LH: Office of the Seventeenth Sunday, Week I

Gloria, Creed, Preface of Sundays in Ordinary Time

World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

FIRST READING
“They shall eat and have some left.”
A reading from the second Book of Kings (2 Kings 4:42-44)

In those days: A man came from Baal-shalishah, bringing the man of God bread of the first fruits, twenty loaves of barley, and fresh ears of grain in his sack. And Elisha said, “Give to the men, that they may eat.” But his servant said, “How am I to set this before a hundred men?” So he repeated, “Give them to the men, that they may eat, for thus says the Lord, ‘They shall eat and have some left.”’ So he set it before them. And they ate, and had some left, according to the word of the Lord.
The word of the Lord.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM 

Psalm145:10- II.15- 16.17-18 (R. see 16)

R/. You open your hand, Lord, and you satisfy us.

All your works shall thank you, O Lord,
and all your faithful ones bless you.
They shall speak of the glory of your reign,
and declare your mighty deeds. R/.

The eyes of all look to you;
and you give them their food in due season.
You open your hand and satisfy
the desire of every living thing. R/.

The Lord is just in all his ways,

and holy in all his deeds.
The Lord is close to all who call him,
who call on him in truth. R/.

SECOND READING
“One body, one Lord, one faith, one baptism.”
A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians (Ephesians 4:1-6)

Brethren: I, a prisoner for the Lord, beg you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all lowliness and meekness, with patience, forbearing one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of us all, who is above all and through all and in all.

The word of the Lord.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Luke 7: 16

Alleluia. 

A great prophet has arisen among us, and God has visited his people. 

Alleluia.

GOSPEL
“He distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted.”
A reading from the holy Gospel according to John (John 6: 1-15)

At that time: Jesus went to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of Tiberias. And a multitude followed him, because they saw the signs which he did on those who were diseased. Jesus went up into the hills, and there sat down with his disciples. Now the Passover, the feast of the Jews, was at hand. Lifting up his eyes, then, and seeing that a multitude was coming to him, Jesus said to Philip, “How are we to buy bread, so that these people may eat?” This he said to test him, for he himself knew what he would do. Philip answered him, “Two hundred denarii would not buy enough bread for each of them to get a little.” One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to him, “There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two fish; but what are they among so many?” Jesus said, “Make the people sit down.” Now there was much grass in the place; so the men sat down, in number about five thousand. Jesus then took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated; so also the fish, as much as they wanted. And when they had eaten their fill, he told his disciples, “Gather up the fragments left over, that nothing may be lost.” So they gathered them up and filled twelve baskets with fragments from the five barley loaves, left by those who had eaten. When the people saw the sign which he had done, they said, “This is indeed the prophet who is to come into the world!” Perceiving then that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, Jesus withdrew again to the hills by himself.

The Gospel of the Lord.

LOVE REVEALED IN THE EUCHARIST

Divine Appeal Reflection  - 112

Today, consider in Divine Appeal 112: "Look at Me in the Eucharist and you will understand to what extent I love mankind. Whenever you call Me I will be in you in order to fill you with love."

Christ's love, made visible in the Holy Eucharist, is astounding in its inclusiveness and universality. All souls, especially those troubled by sin and those who are separated from the Church, are worthy of Jesus' love, which is not only reserved for the righteous. Every soul is always welcome to experience the limitless compassion and love of God through the Eucharist. For people who feel separated from God, this promise is especially poignant because it serves as a reminder that Jesus' Sacred Heart is always open, ready to welcome and transform anyone who comes to Him.

Our Adorable Jesus calls us, "look at Me in the Eucharist" in His Divine Appeal. This invitation asks us to view with faith-filled eyes along with our physical sensations. It is an appeal to acknowledge His abiding love for us and His actual Presence in the Blessed Sacrament. We should draw nearer to Christ by meditating on the Eucharist, taking part in Eucharistic Adoration, and partaking in Holy Communion. This relationship is transformational; it revitalizes our soul, envelops us in His heavenly love, and empowers us to bring that love into our daily lives.

Jesus' promise, "Whenever you call Me, I will be in you to fill you with love," emphasizes the Eucharist as a source of divine love and mercy. Through receiving the Eucharist, we are not only united with Christ but also imbued with His love. Our hearts are meant to overflow with love, influencing and drawing people closer to Christ. The Eucharist empowers us to be virtuous individuals, to extend forgiveness to others as we have received it, and to embody Christ's compassion and love throughout the world.

We are called to lead Eucharistic lives in order to properly appreciate the gift of the Eucharist. This means centering our lives around Christ and allowing His love to guide our decisions, attitudes, and behaviors. It requires a commitment to consistent attendance at Holy Mass, frequent Communion, and periods of Eucharistic Adoration. By doing so, we allow Christ's love to transform us and bring us closer to resembling Him more closely.

As we gaze upon the Eucharist, may we always remember that we are deeply loved by our Adorable Jesus, and may His love fill us and overflow into the world around us. Let us respond to His invitation by living lives that reflect His love, drawing others to the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus. We invoke the intercession of Sr. Anna Ali, who received these divine appeals, asking her to help us grow in love and devotion to Jesus in the Eucharist, so that we may become true witnesses of His boundless mercy and love in our world.

DIVINE APPEAL 112

ON THE EUCHARIST:A DIVINE APPEAL

(Revelation to Sr Anna Ali of the Most Holy Eucharist)

VOLUME 1

“I thirst for souls.”

“My daughter, pray a great deal and give Me company. My mercy 

is great if mankind repents. I thirst for souls. Bring Me more souls. 

Time is short for saving souls of the consecrated who hurl torrents 

of blasphemies and lies against My Church. I am calling you to pray. 

Dress the wounds that they cause Me in the Sacrament of My Love. 

Participate in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass to repair. I am rejected 

and abused. Listen to Me and give Me your company. I want you to 

rest peacefully in My Presence.

Look at Me in the Eucharist and you will understand to what extent I

love mankind. Whenever you call Me I will be in you in order to fill

you with love. I only want you to listen to My Voice. Take My Heart

and offer it. I want you to allow Me complete freedom.

I am receiving crowns of thorns passing through the milling crowds

through many insults and sacrileges which are committed against

Me in the Sacrament of My Love by souls I love so much. My Divine

mercy grants them a short time to make amends. What a pain to Me!

After so many messages with painful events they remain indifferent

as if it were an idle call. Who will esteem My tears? These are great

warnings of immense Divine Mercy to be obtained through the

anguish of My Heart. I don’t want anyone to perish. The flock is

about to be dispersed. Pray a great deal and bring Me souls. Reflect

on how I am blasphemed in the Sacrament of My Love. Pray and do

penance to save souls.

As time goes on you will obtain predilection.”

“Pray, pray, I give My blessing.”

7th April 1988

Copyright © 2015 Bishop Cornelius K. Arap Korir, Catholic Diocese 
of Eldoret, Kenya. All rights reserved. 
Reproduced by www.adivineappeal.com 

HOLY MASS READINGS FOR JULY 27, 2024

Saturday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Weekday (Green)

Optional Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary   (White)

LH: Office of the Day or of the Memorial, Week IV

Morning Mass and Preface of the day or BVM

FIRST READING
“Has this house, which is called by my name, become a den of robbers?”
A reading from the Book of Jeremiah (Jeremiah 7:1-11)

The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord: “Stand in the gate of the Lord’s house, and proclaim there this word, and say, Hear the word of the Lord, all you men of Judah who enter these gates to worship the Lord. Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, amend your ways and your doings, and I will let you dwell in this place. Do not trust in these deceptive words: ‘This is the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord, the temple of the Lord.’ “For if you truly amend your ways and your doings, if you truly execute justice one with another, if you do not oppress the alien, the fatherless or the widow, or shed innocent blood in this place, and if you do not go after other gods to your own hurt, then I will let you dwell in this place, in the land that I gave of old to your fathers for ever. “Behold, you trust in deceptive words to no avail. Will you steal, murder, commit adultery, swear falsely, burn incense to Baal, and go after other gods that you have not known, and then come and stand before me in this house, which is called by my name, and say, ‘We are delivered! ’— only to go on doing all these abominations? Has this house, which is called by my name, become a den of robbers in your eyes? Behold, I myself have seen it, says the Lord.”

The word of the Lord.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM 

Psalm 84:3.4.5-6a and 8a. 11 (R. 2)

R/. How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts!

My soul is longing and yearning
for the courts of the Lord.
My heart and my flesh cry out
to the living God. R/.

Even the sparrow finds a home,
and the swallow a nest for herself
in which she sets her young,
at your altars, O Lord of hosts,
my king and my God. R/.

Blessed are they who
dwell in your house,
forever singing your praise.
Blessed is the man
whose strength is in you.
They walk with ever-growing strength. R/.

One day within your courts
is better than a thousand elsewhere.
The threshold of the house of God
I prefer to the dwellings of the wicked. R/.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

James 1:21bc

Alleluia. 

Receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. 

Alleluia.

GOSPEL
“Let both grow together until the harvest.”
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew (Matthew 13:24-30)

At that time: Another parable Jesus put before the crowds, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field; but while men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. So when the plants came up and bore grain, then the weeds appeared also. And the servants of the householder came and said to him, ‘Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? How then has it weeds?’ “He said to them, ‘An enemy has done this. ’“The servants said to him, ‘Then do you want us to go and gather them?’ “But he said, ‘No; lest in gathering the weeds you root up the wheat along with them. Let both grow together until the harvest; and at harvest time I will tell the reapers, Gather the weeds first and bind them in bundles to be burned, but gather the wheat into my barn.”’

The Gospel of the Lord.

HOLY MASS READINGS FOR JULY 26, 2024

Friday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Weekday (White)

Memorial of Sts. Joachim and Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin

LH: Office of the Memorial, Week IV

Mass of the Memorial

FIRST READING
I will give you shepherds after my own heart; and all nations shall gather to Jerusalem.
A reading from the Book of Jeremiah (Jeremiah 3: 14-17)

“‘Return, O faithless children, says the Lord; for I am your master; I will take you, one from a city and two from a family, and I will bring you to Zion. And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding. And when you have multiplied and increased in the land, in those days, says the Lord, they shall no more say, “The ark of the covenant of the LORD.” It shall not come to mind, or be remembered, or missed; it shall not be made again. At that time Jerusalem shall be called the throne of the Lord, and all nations shall gather to it, to the presence of the Lord in Jerusalem, and they shall no more stubbornly follow their own evil heart. ”’

The word of the Lord.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM 

Jeremiah 31: 10.11-12ab.13 (R. 10d)

R/. The Lord will keep us, as a shepherd keeps his flock.

Hear the word of the LORD,

O nations, and declare it in
the islands afar off;
say, “He who scattered
Israel will gather him,
and will keep him as a
shepherd keeps his flock.” R/.

For the Lord has ransomed Jacob,
and has redeemed him from hands
too strong for him.
They shall come and sing aloud
on the height of Zion,
and they shall be radiant
over the goodness of the Lord. R/.

Then shall the maidens
rejoice in the dance,
and the young men and
the old shall be merry.
I will turn their mourning into joy,
I will comfort them, and give
them gladness for sorrow. R/.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Luke 8: 15

Alleluia. 

Blessed are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bring forth fruit with patience. 

Alleluia.

GOSPEL
He who hears the word and understands it, bears fruit
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew (Matthew 13: 18-23)

At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, “Hear then the parable of the sower. When any one hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the Evil One comes and snatches away what is sown in his heart; this is what was sown along the path. As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; yet he has no foot in himself, but endures for a while, and when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately he falls away. As for what was sown among thorns, this is he who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the delight in riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful. As for what was sown on good soil, this is he who hears the word and understands it; he indeed bears fruit, and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty.”

The Gospel of the Lord.

HIDING JESUS IN OUR HEARTS

 Divine Appeal Reflection  - 111

Today, consider in Divine Appeal 111: "In the Sacrament of My Love My desire is for you to hide Me in your heart."

To "hide Jesus in our hearts" signifies more than a mere acknowledgment of His presence; it is an invitation to internalize His divine essence and teachings profoundly. This process involves a spiritual union where individuals foster a personal relationship with Jesus, akin to a deep friendship or familial bond. Prayer, meditation, and contemplation are ways that the human existence cultivates an unceasing consciousness of God's presence; this gives us the impression that God is with us at all times. Our perspective of life and the way we engage with our surroundings are transformed when we have such knowledge, which also affects our words, thoughts, and behaviors.

The internalization of Jesus' teachings shapes our inner and outer lives. It starts with our thoughts, where Christ's messages inspire us to reflect deeply and align our mindset with His teachings of love, compassion, and humility. This influence extends to our speech, encouraging us to communicate with kindness, honesty, and grace, mirroring the love Christ showed to all. Our actions, too, become expressions of this inner transformation, as we strive to embody virtues such as charity, patience, and forgiveness in our daily interactions and decisions.

However, this process is not passive; it requires an active, conscious effort to cultivate a Christ-like way of life. Souls are called to practice virtues that reflect Jesus' teachings, often requiring self-discipline and a willingness to grow. This includes resisting negative influences that can lead one away from a Christ-centered life, such as selfishness or materialism. It also involves a continual search for God's will, embracing prayerful reflection and openness to the Holy Spirit's guidance. Through this ongoing journey of spiritual growth and transformation, souls aim to embody Christ's love and grace, becoming living testimonies of His presence in the world.

May our Adorable Jesus, who longs to dwell within our hearts, grant us the grace to truly hide Him within our innermost being, allowing His love to transform every part of our lives. Let us endeavor to preserve a close relationship with Jesus, motivated by the example of Sr. Anna Ali, who gave herself fully to His presence in the Eucharist. The deep dedication of Sr. Anna Ali serves as a reminder to us that we can become instruments of Christ's peace and mercy in the world by means of prayer, sacramental life, and a sincere heart. May we constantly strive to be in His presence, demonstrating His unending grace and love.

DIVINE APPEAL 111

ON THE EUCHARIST:A DIVINE APPEAL

(Revelation to Sr Anna Ali of the Most Holy Eucharist)

VOLUME 1

“I am always with you in all the tabernacles of the world.”

“My daughter, listen to Me. Pray and atone. I need you to dress My 

wounds. I am always with you in all the tabernacles of the world.

Listen well and listen to what I tell you. I order you even in spite 

of your affliction to pray more in this secret hour. In the Sacrament 

of My Love My desire is for you to hide Me in your heart. Do not 

be afraid because you are a victim. I counsel you so that you may 

pray for souls.”

“I bless you.”

6th April 1988

Copyright © 2015 Bishop Cornelius K. Arap Korir, Catholic Diocese 
of Eldoret, Kenya. All rights reserved. 
Reproduced by www.adivineappeal.com 

HOLY MASS READINGS FOR JULY 25, 2024

Thursday of the Sixteenth Week of Ordinary Time     (Red)

Feast of St. James the Apostle

LH: Office of the feast

Mass of the feast, Gloria, Preface of the Apostles

FIRST READING
“We carry always in the body the death of Jesus.”
A reading from the second Letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians (2 Corinthians 4:7- 15)

Brethren: We have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that the transcendent power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. For while we live we are always being given up to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you. Since we have the same spirit of faith as he had who wrote, “I believed, and so I spoke,” we too believe, and so we speak, knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and bring us with you into his presence. For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.

The word of the Lord.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM

Ps 126:1 -2ab.2cd-3.4-5.6 (R. 5)

R/. Those who are sowing in tears will sing when they reap.

When the Lord brought back the exiles of Sion,
we thought we were dreaming.
Then was our mouth filled with laughter;
on our tongues, songs of joy. R/.

Then the nations themselves said, “What great deeds
the Lord worked for them!”
What great deeds the Lord worked for us!
Indeed, we were glad. R/.

Bring back our exiles, O Lord,
as streams in the south.
Those who are sowing in tears
will sing when they reap. R/.

They go out, they go out, full of tears,
bearing seed for the sowing;
they come back, they come back with a song,
bearing their sheaves. R/.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

John 15: 1

Alleluia. 

I chose you from the world that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, says the Lord. 

Alleluia.

GOSPEL
“You will drink my chalice.”
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew (Matthew 20:20-28)

At that time: The mother of the sons of Zebedee came up to Jesus, with her sons, and kneeling before him she asked him for something. And he said to her, “What do you want?” She said to him, “Command that these two sons of mine may sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your kingdom.” But Jesus answered, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the chalice that I am to drink?” They said to him, “We are able.” He said to them, “You will drink my chalice, but to sit at my right hand and at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared by my Father.” And when the ten heard it, they were indignant at the two brothers. But Jesus called them to him and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. It shall not be so among you; but whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be your slave; even as the Son of man Name not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

The Gospel of the Lord.

HOLY MASS READINGS FOR JULY 24, 2024

Wednesday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Weekday (Green)

Optional Memorial of St. Sharbel Makhluf, Priest  (White)

LH: Office of the Day or Memorial, Week IV

Mass and Preface of the day or Memorial

FIRST READING
“I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”
The beginning of the Book of Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1: 1, 4-10)

The words of Jeremiah, the son of Hilkiah, of the priests who were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin. The word of the Lord came to me saying, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.” Then I said, “Ah, Lord GOD! Behold, I do not know how to speak, for I am only a youth.” But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am only a youth.’ for to all to whom I send you, you shall go, and whatever I command you, you shall speak. Be not afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you, says the Lord.” Then the Lord put forth his hand and touched my mouth; and the Lord said to me, “Behold, I have put my words in your mouth. See, I have set you this day over nations and over kingdoms, to pluck up and to break down, to destroy and to overthrow, to build and to plant.

The word of the Lord.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM 

Ps 71; 1-2.3-4a. 5-6ab.15ab and 17 (R.15b)

R/. My mouth will tell of your salvation, Lord.

In you, O Lord, I take refuge;
let me never be put to shame.
In your justice, rescue me, free me;
incline your ear to me and save me. R/.

Be my rock, my constant refuge,
a mighty stronghold to save me,
for you are my rock, my stronghold.
My God, free me from
the hand of the wicked. R/.

It is you, O Lord, who are my hope,
my trust, O Lord, from my youth.
On you I have learned from my birth;
from my mother’s womb,
you have been my help. R/.

My mouth will tell of your justice,
and all the day long of your salvation.
O God, you have taught me from my youth,
and I proclaim your wonders still. R/.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Alleluia. 

The seed is the word of God, and the sower is Christ; all who find him will abide for ever.

Alleluia.

GOSPEL
They brought forth grain a hundredfold.
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew (Matthew 13: 1-9)

That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. And great crowds gathered about him, so that he got into a boat and sat there; and the whole crowd stood on the beach. And he told them many things in parables, saying: “A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seeds fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured them. Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they had not much soil, and immediately they sprang up, since they had no depth of soil, but when the sun rose they were scorched; and since they had no root they withered away. Other seeds fell upon thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them. Other seeds fell on good soil and brought forth grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. He who has ears, let him hear.”

The Gospel of the Lord.

OVERCOMING THE TYRANT'S DECEPTION

Divine Appeal Reflection  - 110

Today, consider in Divine Appeal 110:  "The souls I love so much do not understand to what extent. They do  not know that the tyrant has stolen their hearts locking them up in  the scandal of all kinds of malicious corruption... "

Jesus speaks these words with profound sorrow and love. The "tyrant" represents Satan and the forces of evil that have ensnared hearts, leading them into the scandal of malicious corruption. Various forms of corruption, such as greed, lust, pride, and an array of other sins that afflict our society, are examples of this corruption. It is our duty as lay Christians, priests, and consecrated souls to acknowledge the spiritual conflict going on and put forth every effort to win back these lost souls for Christ. Jesus’ words highlight the depth of His love for every soul. Each person is precious to Him, uniquely loved and called to a life of communion with God. However, many are unaware of this profound love. They live in a world that often measures worth by success, power, and material possessions, failing to recognize their true value as children of God. This ignorance leaves them vulnerable to the tyrant’s deceptions.

The deception of the tyrant affects all members of the Church. Priests, as spiritual leaders, are on the front lines of this spiritual battle. They face immense pressure and temptation, often leading to burnout, scandal, or a sense of isolation. The recent crises within the Church have highlighted how the enemy can exploit weaknesses, causing great harm to the faithful. Consecrated souls—those who have given their everything to God by pledging chastity, poverty, and obedience—are not exempt from the tyrant's mistreatment. They can feel discouraged and tempted, and their mission may seem pointless. The catastrophic consequences of immorality and corruption have also been demonstrated by the scandals that have rocked religious communities.

Living out faith as a layperson in today's world presents a unique set of challenges. Spiritual values are frequently diluted as a result of the stresses of a secular culture, as well as the responsibilities of family and employment. The problem is made more complicated by the social media's widespread impact, which makes it challenging for many people to strike a balance between their spiritual and worldly obligations.

It is imperative that we realize we are fighting a spiritual war. We are prompted by this understanding to actively and vigilantly nurture our faith. We fight not just against worldly and visible enemies but also against invisible forces that want to harm our spiritual well-being. This knowledge ought to encourage us to hold on, giving us the spiritual weapons needed to fend against these pressures and keep our faith-based commitments.

Jesus challenges us in Divine Appeal 110 to see through the tyrant's deceit and to the great love that He has for all of humanity. As priests, consecrated souls, and lay faithful, we are called to engage in this spiritual warfare with courage and faith. By deepening our spiritual lives, fostering community, promoting authentic love, cultivating humility, offering hope, and using social media wisely, we can reclaim hearts for Christ. Let us respond to this call with urgency and dedication, knowing that through God’s grace, we can overcome the tyrant’s deception and bring souls back to the loving embrace of our Savior.

May Sr. Anna Ali serve as an inspiration to us, as her life and witness bear witness to the value of unshakeable faith and the power of Christ's love. Let us pledge, by her example, to be watchful in our spiritual obligations, unwavering in our quest for holiness, and passionate in our love for God and neighbor. Together, we can respond to Jesus' appeal and bring about a renewal that will glorify God and sanctify His people.

DIVINE APPEAL 110

ON THE EUCHARIST:A DIVINE APPEAL

(Revelation to Sr Anna Ali of the Most Holy Eucharist)

VOLUME 1

“I want My consecrated souls.”

“My daughter, listen to Me. Pray a great deal and cloister souls in 

your heart. This is the time for reparation. I want everyone to be saved.

Time is reaping what has been sown. Listen to Me. It is not in vain. 

The souls I love so much do not understand to what extent. They do 

not know that the tyrant has stolen their hearts locking them up in 

the scandal of all kinds of malicious corruption...

Both hatred and emptiness have fettered them to evil. They do not

think of how much pain they cause Me.

As I remain in the Sacrament of My Love, My love does not penetrate

them. They do not want to humble themselves again and repent. I

want to wash them from their sins. I am calling them back through

My messages. I will shelter them with My mantle of mercy if only

they would repent. There will be no other way to salvation because

there are many lost souls among My own... who do not want to hear

My call of mercy.”

3.00 a.m., 5th April 1988

Copyright © 2015 Bishop Cornelius K. Arap Korir, Catholic Diocese 
of Eldoret, Kenya. All rights reserved. 
Reproduced by www.adivineappeal.com 

HOLY MASS READINGS FOR JULY 23, 2024

Tuesday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Weekday (Green)

Optional Memorial of St. Bridget of Sweden, Religious      (White)

LH: Office of the Day or Memorial, Week IV

Mass and Preface of the day or Memorial

FIRST READING
He will cast our sins into the depths of the sea.
A reading from the Book of the Prophet Micah (Micah 7: 14-15.18-20)

Shepherd your people, Lord, with your staff, the flock of your inheritance, who dwell alone in a forest in the midst of a garden land; let them feed in Bashan and Gilead as in the days of old. As in the days when you came out of the land of Egypt I will show them marvellous things. Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over transgression for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not retain his anger for ever because he delights in mercy. He will again have compassion upon us, he will tread our iniquities under foot. You will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea. You will show faithfulness to Jacob and mercy to Abraham, as you have sworn to our fathers from the days of old.

The word of the Lord.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM 

Ps85:2-4.5-6.7-8

R/. Let us see, O Lord, your mercy.

O Lord, you have favoured your land,
and brought back the captives of Jacob.
You forgave the guilt of your people,
and covered all their sins.
You averted all your rage;
you turned back the heat of your anger. R/.

Bring us back, O God, our saviour!

Put an end to your grievance against us.
Will you be angry with us forever?
Will your anger last from age to age? R/.

Will you not restore again our life,
that your people may rejoice in you?
Let us see, O Lord, your mercy,
and grant us your salvation. R/.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

John 14:23

Alleluia. 

If a man loves me, he will keep my word, says the Lord; and my Father will love him, and we will come to him.

 Alleluia.

GOSPEL
“Stretching out his hand towards his disciples, he said, ’Here are my mother and my brethren.”’
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew (Matthew 12:46-50)

At that time: While Jesus was speaking to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood outside, asking to speak to him. But he replied to the man who told him, “Who is my mother, and who are my brethren?” And stretching out his hand towards his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brethren! For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother, and sister, and mother.”

The Gospel of the Lord.

HOLY MASS READINGS FOR JUNE 22 , 2024

Monday of the Sixteenth Week of Ordinary Time     (White)

Feast of St. Mary Magdalene

LH: Office of the feast

Mass of the feast, Gloria, Preface of the Apostles

FIRST READING
“I found him whom my soul loves.”
A reading from the Song of Solomon (Song of Solomon 3:1-4ab)

The bride responds: Upon my bed by night I sought him whom my soul loves; I sought him, but found him not; I called him, but he gave no answer. I will rise now and go about the city, in the streets and in the squares; I will seek him whom my soul loves. ”I sought him, but found him not. The watchmen found me, as they went about in the city. “Have you seen him whom my soul loves?” Scarcely had I passed them, when I found him whom my soul loves.

The word of the Lord.

Or the following:

FIRST READING
We regard Christ according to the flesh no longer.
A reading from the second Letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians (2 Corinthians 5:14-17)

Brethren: The love of Christ urges us on, because we are convinced that one has died for all; therefore all have died. And he died for all, that those who live might live no longer for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to the flesh; even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard him thus no longer. Therefore, if any one is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, behold, the new his come.

The word of the Lord.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM 

Psalm63:2.2-4.5-6.8-9(R.see2b)

R/. For you my soul is thirsting, O Lord, my God.

O God, you are my God; at dawn I seek you;
For you my soul is thirsting.
For you my flesh is pining,
Like a dry, weary land without water. R/.

I have come before you in the sanctuary,
To behold your strength and your glory.
Your loving mercy is better than life;
My lips will speak your praise. R/.

I will bless you all my life;
In your name I will lift up my hands.
My soul shall be filled as with a banquet;
With joyful lips, my mouth shall praise you. R/.

For you have been my strength;
In the shadow of your wings I rejoice.
My soul clings fast to you;
Your right hand upholds me. R/.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Alleluia. 

O Mary, tell us what you saw along the way. The tomb I saw of the living Christ, and the glory of the Risen One. 

Alleluia.

GOSPEL
“Woman, why are you weeping? Whom do you seek? ”
A reading from the holy Gospel according to John (John 20:1-2.11-18)

Now on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. So she ran, and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him.” But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb; and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and one at the feet. They said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.” Saying this, she turned round and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom do you seek?” Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.” Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to him in Hebrew, “Rabboni!”(Which means Teacher). Jesus said to her, “Do not hold me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brethren and say to them, I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.” Mary Magdalene went and said to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord”; and she told them that he had said these things to her.

The Gospel of the Lord.

GUARDING THE TONGUE

Divine Appeal Reflection  - 109

Today, consider in Divine Appeal 109: "Many words pierce Me from My own... Because of all this My Eternal Father’s anger is cast down on this world."

Sins of the tongue are considered serious transgressions in the Catholic faith that have the potential to destroy trust and damage relationships. Lying, slander, and detraction are characterized as specially evil because they deform truth, defame individuals, and offend human dignity. Rash judgment and the betrayal of confidences also disrupt harmony and fail to uphold the Christian virtues of charity and justice. When unchecked, our speech can give rise to gossip, division, and emotional pain, impeding our spiritual journey towards holiness and distancing us from the grace of God.

Understanding this, souls are called to practice mindfulness and exercise self-discipline in their speech. It is our duty to use our words to uplift others and glorify God. When we give Our Adorable Jesus command over our speech, we submit to His authority over our existence and make an effort to speak in a way that is consistent with His will. Through conscientious discipline and guidance in prayer, we strive to cultivate speech that embodies the virtues of truth, charity, and humility. In doing so, we contribute to the formation of a community founded on love and peace.

Sister Anna Ali, renowned for her thoughtful and measured speech, epitomizes the virtue of guarded communication. Her life serves as a testament to the profound impact of restraint and prudence in speech, inspiring others to draw nearer to God. Let us continue to seek Sister Anna Ali's intercession and endeavor to emulate her example in guarding our tongues. May our words always serve to glorify God and build up our neighbors in faith and virtue. Through prayerful reflection and participation in the sacraments, may we align our words and actions with the teachings of Christ, fostering reconciliation and promoting goodness in our daily lives.

DIVINE APPEAL 109

ON THE EUCHARIST:A DIVINE APPEAL

(Revelation to Sr Anna Ali of the Most Holy Eucharist)

VOLUME 1

“My ministers... step over Me and allow everything.”

“My daughter, listen to Me. Spend this dark hour with Me. Pray a 

great deal. Bring Me souls. The spirits are plunging deeper into 

darkness. My ministers are tranquil. They step over Me and allow 

everything. Cloister souls in your heart. Even those to whom I 

entrusted souls cause Me more pain. I am shedding tears of

blood over mankind. My Eternal Father’s anger is overflowing.

I assure you, in the Sacrament of My Love I am profaned and so much

blasphemed. My Eternal Father is sending many epidemics so that

mankind may pray and be converted before it is too late. I order you

to pray. This is a serious moment. In the Sacrament of My Love you

are a victim. Pray a great deal and keep Me company in atonement

for all the offences, abuses, and insults against My Presence in the

tabernacle. It is My great love for mankind that keeps Me there as a

prisoner. Many words pierce Me from My own... Because of all this

My Eternal Father’s anger is cast down on this world. Pray a great

deal to appease the wrath of My Eternal Father. The Chalice is filled.

Pray and atone.

I need the desire of reparation. I come to seek shelter. I want souls

to dress the wounds caused by the souls I love so much. For the

sake of souls put yourself in the high spirit of contemplation. Pray a

great deal. I will pour the treasures of My infinite mercy into human

souls.”

“I bless you.”

3.00 a.m., 4th April 1988

Copyright © 2015 Bishop Cornelius K. Arap Korir, Catholic Diocese 
of Eldoret, Kenya. All rights reserved. 
Reproduced by www.adivineappeal.com 

HOLY MASS READINGS FOR JULY 21, 2024

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B   (Green)

Mass of the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

LH: Office of the Sixteenth Sunday, Week IV

Gloria, Creed, Preface of Sundays in Ordinary Time

FIRST READING
“I will gather the remnant of my flock, and I will set shepherds over them.”
A reading from the Book of Jeremiah (Jeremiah 23:1-6)

“Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture!” says the Lord. Therefore thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, concerning the shepherds who care for my people: “You have scattered my flock, and have driven them away, and you have not attended to them. Behold, I will attend to you for your evil doings, says the Lord, Then I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the countries where I have driven them, and I will bring them back to their fold, and they shall be fruitful and multiply. I will set shepherds over them who will care for them, and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall any be missing, says the Lord. “Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. In his days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is the name by which he will be called: ‘The Lord is our righteousness. ”’

The word of the Lord.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM 

Psalm 23:1-3a. 3b-4. 5. 6. (R. 1)

R/. The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want.

The Lord is my shepherd;
there is nothing I shall want.
Fresh and green are the pastures
there he gives me repose.
Near restful waters he leads me;
he revives my soul. R/.

He guides me along the right path,
for the sake of his name.
Though I should walk in the valley
of the shadow of death,
no evil would I fear, for you are with me.
Your crook and your staff will give me comfort. R/.

You have prepared a table before me
in the sight, of my foes.
My head you have anointed with oil;
my cup is overflowing. R/.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life.
In the Lord’s own house shall I dwell
for length of days unending. R/.

SECOND READING
“He is our peace, who has made us both ‘one.”
A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians (Ephesians 2: 13-18)

Brethren: Now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near in the blood of Christ. For he is our peace, who has made us both one, and has broken down the dividing wall of hostility, by abolishing in his flesh the law of commandments and ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby bringing the hostility to an end. And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near; for through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.

The word of the Lord.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

John 10:27

Alleluia. 

My sheep hear my voice says the Lord, and I Know them, and they follow me.

Alleluia

GOSPEL
“They were like sheep without a shepherd.”
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (Mark 6:30-34)

At that time: The apostles returned to Jesus, and told him all that they had done and taught. And he said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a lonely place, and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. And they went away in the boat to a lonely place by themselves. Now many saw them going, and knew them, and they ran there on foot from all the towns, and got them ahead of them. As he landed he saw a great throng, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things.

The Gospel of the Lord

HOLY MASS READINGS FOR JULY 20, 2024

Saturday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Weekday (Green)

Optional Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary   (White)
   
Optional Memorial of St. Apollinaris, Martyr  (Red)

LH: Office of the Day or one of the Memorials, Week III

Morning Mass of Choice

FIRST READING
They covet fields and take away houses.
A reading from the Book of the Prophet Micah (Micah 2: 1-5)

Woe to those who devise wickedness and work evil upon their beds! When the maiming dawns, they perform it, because it is in the power of their hand. They covet fields, and seize them; and houses, and take them away; they oppress a man and his house, a man and his inheritance. Therefore thus says the Lord: Behold, against this family I am devising evil, from which you cannot remove your necks; and you shall not walk haughtily, for it will be an evil time. In that day they shall take up a taunt song against you, and wail with bitter lamentation, and say, “We are utterly ruined; he changes the portion of my people; how he removes it from me! Among our captors he divides our fields.” Therefore you will have none to cast the line by lot in the assembly of the Lord.

The word of the Lord.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM 

Psalm10:1-2.3-4a.7-8b.14 (R. I 2b)

R/. Do not forget the poor, O Lord!

O Lord, why do you stand afar off,
and hide yourself in times of distress?
The poor are devoured by the pride of the wicked;
they are caught in the schemes that others have made. R/.

For the wicked boasts of his soul’s desires;
the covetous blasphemes and spurns the Lord.
The wicked says in his pride, “God will not punish.
There is no God.” Such are his thoughts. R/.

His mouth is full of cursing, guile, oppression;
under his tongue are deceit and evil.
He sits in ambush in the villages;
in hidden places, he murders the innocent. R/.

But you have seen the trouble and sorrow.
You note it; you take it in your hands.
The helpless one relies on you,
for you are the helper of the orphan. R/.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION 

2 Corinthians 5:19

Alleluia. 

God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. 

Alleluia.

GOSPEL
“He ordered them not to make him known. This was to fulfil what was spoken by the prophet.”
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew (Matthew 12:14-21)

At that time: The Pharisees went out and took counsel against Jesus, how to destroy him. Jesus, aware of this, withdrew from there. And many followed him, and he healed them all, and ordered them not to make him known. This was to fulfil what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah: “Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved with whom my soul is well pleased. I will put my Spirit upon him, and he shall proclaim justice to the Gentiles. He will not wrangle or cry aloud, nor will any one hear his voice in the streets; he will not break a bruised reed or quench a smouldering wick, till he brings justice to victory; and in his name will the Gentiles hope.”

The Gospel of the Lord.

THE BOUNDLESS MERCY OF JESUS

Divine Appeal Reflection  - 108

Today, consider in Divine Appeal 108: "I make it known that the measure of My love and mercy for fallen souls is unlimited" 

Today's appeal is the manifestation of the infinite love and tolerance Our Adorable Jesus shows to every sinner despite their sinfulness. The forgiveness of Jesus is not partial or limited; it is the sea of forgiveness that extends its hand to everyone, calling them to accept the grace offered to them. Another aspect of Jesus’ teaching is the hope of his mercy for every person until their very last moment on earth. The theme of a merciful Savior is also shown by the nature of the Lord’s invitation; the kind words coming from the lips of Jesus emphasize that no matter how far one may have strayed or how deep they may have sunk, the Lord’s arms are open to them. The tale of St. Dismas, the Good Thief, who begged Jesus' forgiveness in his final moments on the cross, serves as an outstanding example "Luke 23:43." The scene points to the reality that Jesus’ forgiveness is always possible even in the final moments of our earthly pilgrimage.

This serves as a light of hope for the entire world but especially, for those who are weighed down by their sins. It gives people the confidence that they can always turn from their sins and find their way back to God's love and righteousness. But in order to receive the mercy of Jesus, one has to surrender to Him entirely. The concept of mercy entails accepting the fact that there is no sin that is beyond God’s forgiveness; His love is infinite. It calls for a contrite spirit for one to be willing to acknowledge his or her sinfulness and work for reconciliation. The Divine Mercy devotion, as received by St. Faustina Kowalska, stresses this trust. Speaking to St. Faustina, Jesus said, “The greater the sinner, the greater the right he has to My mercy” (Diary of St. Faustina, 723). This profound statement calls us to come boldly unto the presence of God, for Jesus wants to shower His mercy on us.

One of the key elements of experiencing God’s mercy is the adoption of humility in the Sacrament of Penance. Confession means taking full responsibility of one's sinfulness and recognizing one’s sins before God. This is not an exercise of a negative self-identity but rather acceptance of reality and total reliance on divine grace. If we embrace humility in confession, we allow ourselves to be enveloped in the Mercy of Jesus Christ. God's pity and compassion are able to work in us when we confess our faults and acknowledge our shortcomings. This act of humility is a great step towards the growth of faith and the communion with Our Adorable Jesus.

As we beseech Our Adorable Jesus to increase our faith in fully embracing His great mercy, may Sr. Anna Ali's intercession guide and support us on this spiritual journey. May we always remember that no matter how far we may have fallen, Jesus' mercy is greater still, and His love for us knows no bounds.

DIVINE APPEAL 108

ON THE EUCHARIST:A DIVINE APPEAL

(Revelation to Sr Anna Ali of the Most Holy Eucharist)

VOLUME 1

“I am above this earth. I allow Myself to be seen after many

warnings.”

“My daughter, pray a great deal. Spend with Me this dark and terrible 

hour. Listen to Me. I am above this earth. I allow Myself to be seen 

after many warnings. I shed tears of blood over all of humanity. The 

world is full of terror. The devil has taken possession of souls. Pray 

and bring Me souls. Time is short for saving souls. I saved the world 

through suffering on the cross. I accept these sufferings so as to unite 

them to My heart’s merits. Listen to Me. Do not leave Me alone in 

the Sacrament of My Love. Give Me company. I come to seek shelter. 

You will be horrified.

My Holy and Divine Sacrament under both species will be profaned.

Pray and reflect deeply on this tragedy. What a pain to me! All these

caused by souls consecrated to Me. This is a serious moment. With

an anguished heart I beg for prayers; that you may atone for souls

before it is too late. This perverse world is like a persecuting dragon.

I do not want anyone to perish. I love each soul as if it were the only

one on earth.

By coming here I reveal to souls the excess of My Love. I make

it known that the measure of My love and mercy for fallen souls

is unlimited. In My Eucharist I am ever there in the tabernacle

waiting with boundless love. Many of the consecrated souls do not

understand My Presence. What a pain! The world is full of perils!

Time is very short for saving souls. Do not waste any of these

precious times. Heed My words.”

“I bless you.”

12.14 a.m., 3rd April 1988

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HOLY MASS READINGS FOR JULY 19, 2024

Friday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Weekday (Green)

LH: Office of the Day, Week III

Mass and Preface of the day

FIRST READING
“I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears.”
A reading from the Book of Isaiah (Isaiah 38:1-6.21-22.7-8)

In those days, Hezekiah became sick and was at the point of death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came to him, and said to him, “Thus says the Lord: Set your house in order; for you shall die, you shall not recover.” Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall, and prayed to the Lord, and said, “Remember now, O Lord, I beseech you, how I have walked before you in faithfulness and with a whole heart, and have done what is good in your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly. Then the word of the Lord came to Isaiah: “Go and say to Hezekiah, Thus says the Lord, the God of David your father: I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears; behold, I will add fifteen years to your life. I will deliver you and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria, and defend this city.” Now Isaiah had said, “Let them take a cake of figs, and apply it to the boil, that he may recover.” Hezekiah also had said, “What is the sign that I shall go up to the house of the LORD?” (Isaiah answered.) “This is the sign to you from the Lord, that the Lord will do this thing that ‘he has promised: Behold, I will make the shadow cast by the declining sun on the dial of Ahaz turn back ten steps.” So the sun turned back on the dial the ten steps by which it had declined.

The word of the Lord.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM 

Isaiah 38: 10.11.12abcd. 16 (R. 17cd)

R/. O Lord, you have snatched my soul lest it perish.

I said, In the noontide of my days
I must depart;
I am consigned to the gates of Sheol
for the rest of my years. R/.

I said, I shall not see the Lord
in the land of the living;
I shall look upon man no more
among the inhabitants of the world. R/.

My dwelling is plucked up and removed from me
Like a shepherd’s tent;
Like a weaver I have rolled up my life;
He cuts me off from the loom. R/.

O Lord, by these things men live,
And in all these is the life of my spirit.
Oh, restore me to health and make me live! R/.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

John 10:27

Alleluia. 

My sheep hear my voice; says the Lord; and I know them, and they follow me. 

Alleluia.

GOSPEL
“The Son of man is Lord of the sabbath.”
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew (Matthew 12:1-8)

At that time: Jesus went through the grain fields on the sabbath; his disciples were hungry, and they began to pluck heads of grain and to eat. But when the Pharisees saw it, they said to him, “Look, your disciples are doing what is not lawful to do on the sabbath.” He said to them, “Have you not read what David did, when he was hungry, and those who were with him: how he entered the house of God and ate the showbread, which it was not lawful for him to eat nor for those who were with him, but only for the priests? Or have you not read in the law how on the sabbath the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are guiltless? I tell you, something greater than, the temple is here. And if you had known what this means, ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,’ you could not have condemned the guiltless. For the Son of man is lord of the sabbath.”

The Gospel of the Lord.

PRAY AND ATONE TO COMBAT EVIL

 Divine Appeal Reflection  - 107

Today, consider in Divine Appeal 107: "Do not fear to suffer in order to gain souls for me. I need every soul as if it is the only one on earth. The devil is labouring hard to destroy all the souls. Pray a great deal and atone for souls." 

Underlying Jesus's appeal is His constant thirst for each and every soul. On the Cross, Jesus expressed a profound spiritual longing for our love and salvation (John 19:28). This divine thirst continues today, as Jesus tirelessly seeks to draw every soul to Himself. He wishes for the salvation of every soul as if it were the only one on earth because he considers every soul as valuable, distinct, and irreplaceable. This is the theological notion of God's unwavering pursuit of our redemption and His personal affection for each and every one of us.

However, many struggle to accept this gift of mercy due to the devil's relentless efforts to lead souls astray. Our Adorable Jesus warns us of the devil's hard labor to destroy souls. In this spiritual battle, our prayers for one another are crucial. St. Paul exhorted the early Christians to offer prayers, thanksgivings, intercessions, and supplications for everyone (1 Timothy 2:1). This emphasizes the value of intercessory prayer in the Christian life, in line with what the Church teaches about the communion of saints and the faithful's obligation to assist one another in prayer. God's power transcends the limitations of time and space, allowing our prayers to reach souls far beyond our immediate reach. When we pray for others, our petitions join with the eternal present of God's love and mercy. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that the prayer of the Church is sustained by the prayer of Jesus, emphasizing that our prayers, united with Christ's eternal intercession, can bring about conversion and salvation, even for those we may never meet. This highlights the interconnectedness of the Body of Christ and the efficacy of prayer across temporal and spatial boundaries.

May the heavenly saints, Our Blessed Mother, and Sr. Anna Ali intercede for us as we embrace the call to save souls. Their prayers and examples offer us strength and guidance in our mission. As they stand before the throne of God, they plead for our needs and the needs of the world, helping to quench Jesus's divine thirst for the salvation of every soul. Let us rely on their intercession and take inspiration from their example, knowing that we may offer hope and light to a world that is in great need of God's love through our own prayers and sacrifices as well as their heavenly support. In unity with these holy intercessors, may we fulfill Jesus's urgent plea and participate in His divine mission to save souls.