FREEMASONRY AND THE STRUGGLE AGAINST EVIL

Divine Appeal Reflection - 153

Today, consider in Divine Appeal 153:  "Nowhere are more cruel affronts heaped upon Me than in My sacred tabernacle where abounds the mercy of My love. While they possess the devil in their hearts, they sacrilegiously receive Me and then they cast Me at the feet of satan who sits enthroned in their hearts. The freemasonries!"

Freemasonry, or Masonry, is a worldwide group that claims to promote good morals, friendship, and personal development. However, its views and actions are directly opposed to the Catholic Church's doctrines. In Divine Appeal 153, our Adorable Jesus shows deep sadness for the sacrileges committed against Him, notably towards the Eucharist, and cautions against the influence of freemasonry. This plea emphasizes the serious spiritual harm caused by freemasonry, which desecrates His Real Presence and elevates Satan in human souls.

Consider a secret group meeting where participants use symbolic tools and ceremonies to discuss life, faith, and the universe. Initially an association for stonemasons during the Middle Ages, Freemasonry gradually developed into a separate secret society with its own distinctive teachings, symbols, and rituals. According to Freemasonry, there is a "Supreme Being" or perhaps the "Great Architect of the Universe." However, this immediately conflicts with the concept of the Trinity that defines God for Christians : Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Instead, Freemasonry maintains that all religions are equally valid paths to the truth, contrasting sharply with Christ's uniqueness and exclusivity as the ultimate way to God, (cf. John 14:6)

The Catholic Church has strongly opposed freemasonry. Pope Clement XII warned Catholics in the 18th century about its secrecy and anti-Christianity. Later, in his encyclical Humanum Genus (1884), Pope Leo XIII defined freemasonry as a group that rejects Christ's teachings and attempts to eliminate Christian ideals from society. He referred to it as a "kingdom of Satan" that promotes ideas such as secularism (the removal of God from public life) and relativism (the belief that there is no absolute truth) (see Humanum Genus). To this day, the Church maintains that joining freemasonry is a grievous sin (cf Canon 1374).

In Divine Appeal 153, our Adorable Jesus reveals the deep pain He feels when individuals with hearts filled with evil receive Him unworthily in Holy Communion. He describes how these individuals sacrilegiously take Him into their hearts, only to cast Him before Satan. This reflects the spiritual harm caused by freemasonry, which encourages people to reject God’s truth and rely on their own understanding. Such attitudes lead to pride, moral confusion, and grave sins, including desecration of the Eucharist.

Freemasonry’s influence extends beyond individuals to society as a whole. It works to replace Christian values with ideas that seem appealing but ultimately lead people away from God. For example, freemasonry promotes the idea that "all religions are the same" or that "truth depends on personal opinion," which confuses people and weakens their faith. These ideas can seep into culture, schools, and even laws, creating a world where God is forgotten, and human desires take center stage.

Freemasonry’s goal to remove God from society reminds us of the urgent need to proclaim Jesus as the one true Savior of the world. Let us respond to Divine Appeal 153 by praying fervently, loving our Eucharistic Lord, and offering our lives in reparation for the offenses He suffers. With faith, prayer, and trust in His mercy, we can help bring souls back to Him and stand firm against the forces of darkness. As Catholics, we can mitigate the harm caused by freemasonry by strengthening our own faith through immersing ourselves in Scripture, deepening our understanding of the Catechism, and frequently partaking in the grace of the Sacraments. We must also live holy lives and witness to the truth of Jesus in our daily actions. By doing so, we bring light to those trapped in darkness and console the Heart of our Adorable Jesus, who thirsts for souls.

Prayer

Our Adorable Jesus, we beg forgiveness for the sacrileges committed against Your Real Presence in the Eucharist. Cleanse hearts enthroned by sin and bring light to those blinded by error. May Your mercy triumph over darkness, and may we love and adore You always, offering reparation for all offenses.

Sr. Anna Ali of the Most Holy Eucharist, intercede for us.