Divine Appeal Reflection - 150
Today, consider in Divine Appeal 150: "I am thirsting for the souls of mankind. The world is desolated because of the iniquitous evil with exaggerated freedom and without scruples. "
Our Adorable Jesus laments the destruction of the world , where pervasive evil spreads unchecked , leaving humanity in confusion and despair. This wilderness is rooted in a widespread rejection of God's law and a rapidly growing moral relativism that denies the existence of absolute truth. When society rejects God's commands , it opens the door to chaos and the normalization of sin. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that true freedom lies in obedience to God , but many people mistake freedom for the ability to act without restraint (cf. CCC 1733). This distorted view of freedom leads to spiritual blindness , where a person does not recognize sin for what it truly is-a violation of God's love. Jesus laments this spiritual poverty, thirsting for souls to return to Him as the source of truth and life.
The desolation becomes even more apparent in the normalization of sin, a reality that wounds the heart of our Adorable Jesus. Today, society standards celebrate or justify many sins rather than viewing them as transgressions of the will of God. Isaiah forewarned of this moral inversion, saying, "Woe to those who call evil good and good evil" (cf. Isaiah 5:20). This inversion of morality is evident in the dissolution of the family, the defilement of marriage, and the disrespect for the sanctity of life. These assaults on the basic principles of human dignity demonstrate how selfishness triumphs over selfless love. St. John Paul II warned against the "culture of death," in which convenience and individual preference take priority over human life and moral principles (cf. Evangelium Vitae). Our Adorable Jesus longs for us to turn away from these erroneous beliefs and embrace the truth of His Gospel, which restores dignity and peace to souls and society.
Exaggerated freedom has further deepened the desolation by promoting a false sense of autonomy that disregards God and moral accountability. This counterfeit freedom fosters self-centeredness, encouraging individuals to pursue their passions and desires without concern for their eternal destiny. St. Paul reminds us that true freedom is not a license for sin but a call to live in loving service to God and others (cf. Galatians 5:13). When humanity misuses freedom in this way, it leads to enslavement by sin rather than liberation. Our Adorable Jesus, who desires nothing more than our holiness and eternal happiness, grieves over the souls trapped in this cycle of self-destruction. He continues to call out to us, offering His mercy and grace to those who turn back to Him with contrite hearts.
We are called to respond to this desolation as followers of Jesus by serving as conduits for His love and light. Our Adorable Jesus longs for us to embrace this task with bravery and faith, proclaiming the gospel and leading moral lives as a testament to the truth. Acts of evangelization, prayer, and reparation are necessary to combat the darkness of sin. On his homily on April 18, 2005, Pope Benedict XVI exhorted the faithful to reject the "dictatorship of relativism" by establishing their foundation on Christ's truth. We can start to mend the world's wounds and reunite souls with Jesus by doing this. Let us answer His cry by recommitting ourselves to the mission of love and truth, offering Him the consolation of our faithfulness amidst the desolation of this age.
Prayer
O our Adorable Jesus, we offer You our hearts in reparation for the desolation caused by sin. In this desolate world, may our prayers and sacrifices bring lost souls back to You. Grant us courage to proclaim Your truth, resist evil, and live faithfully, that we may quench Your longing for the salvation of mankind.
Sr. Anna Ali of the Most Holy Eucharist, intercede for us.
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