Divine Appeal Reflection - 154
Today, consider in Divine Appeal 154: “ My poor and innocent children do not know where the truth lies. "
In Divine Appeal 154, the words of our Adorable Jesus, reflect His deep sorrow for the vulnerability of souls searching for spiritual truth amidst a world overshadowed by confusion and error. The term “poor” transcends material poverty, pointing especially to those who are spiritually impoverished or unformed in their faith. Such spiritual poverty renders them susceptible to deception, as they lack the foundation of Gospel truth (cf. Matthew 5:3). In His merciful love, Jesus calls for an awakening of hearts to the light of His divine truth, inviting all to rely on His guidance to overcome the snares of error and falsehood. Our Adorable Jesus came to bring light to such darkness, yet His followers are often left wandering due to a lack of proper teaching or misdirection from false ideologies. As the Catechism notes, truth is objective, grounded in God’s revelation (cf. CCC 2467), but many are deceived by relative or subjective truths promoted in modern culture.
This confusion is exacerbated by the presence of relativism and secularism in today’s world. In a culture where truth is often seen as flexible and subject to personal interpretation, many innocent souls are lost, unable to distinguish between genuine faith and the distorted versions of truth that surround them. The teachings of our Adorable Jesus, as recorded in the Gospels, stand in stark contrast to this mindset, proclaiming truth as something absolute and unchanging, grounded in the person of Christ (cf. John 14:6). However, people who lack a solid foundation in the teachings of the Church run the risk of being carried away by the waves of deception in a time when objective truth is being rejected more and more.
The Church, as the guardian of God’s truth, has a vital role in guiding these "innocent children" towards the authentic teachings of the faith. As our Adorable Jesus entrusted His Apostles with the mission to teach and baptize all nations (cf. Matthew 28:19-20), so too must the Church continue to uphold and transmit the truth to those searching for it. The Catechism affirms that the Church’s Magisterium serves the Word of God, interpreting and safeguarding it for the faithful (cf. CCC 86). It is through the Magisterium and the sacred tradition of the Church that the faithful can find clear guidance, avoiding the confusion that arises from modern ideologies and interpretations.
Prayer
Our Adorable Jesus, fill our hearts with Your divine truth and light. Guide us through the confusion of this world, protecting us from deception. Strengthen our faith and help us follow Your way, always trusting in Your wisdom, love, and mercy to lead us to eternal life.
Sr. Anna Ali of the Most Holy Eucharist, intercede for us.
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