REALITY OF SIN AND ITS CONSEQUENCES

Divine Appeal Reflection - 177

Today, consider in Divine Appeal 177:  "Assure souls that the PERDITION OF MANKIND ARISES IN THE FIRST PLACE FROM HIMSELF."

This Divine Appeal invites us to reflect deeply on human responsibility in the journey toward salvation or perdition. Our Adorable Jesus reminds us that humanity's downfall does not primarily arise from external forces but from within—our choices, actions, and willful turning away from God. This reality echoes the scriptural account of Adam and Eve, whose disobedience introduced sin into the world (cf. Genesis 3). By misusing the gift of free will, they disrupted their communion with God, demonstrating that sin invites disorder and separation. The Catholic Church's Catechism states that free will confers dignity on every person as a rational being capable of starting and controlling their own actions (CCC 1730). As a result, every decision we make has permanent consequences, affecting both our fate and the world around us.

This Divine Appeal by our Adorable Jesus calls us to confront the truth that our actions—and inactions—are at the root of our own damnation. To combat this situation, we must appreciate the grievousness of sin and its punishment, while simultaneously embracing God's call for repentance and redemption. Sin is an act of both letting go of God's love and refusing to align our hearts with His will. For St . Paul, the wages of sin are death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord (cf. Romans 6:23). Sin alone deepens the fall for every single soul and accelerates the moral decay in a society built on such sins.

Our Adorable Jesus exhorts us to overcome the core reasons of our downfall, such as pride, selfishness, and indifference toward God. He encourages us to practice humility, self-denial, and prayerful dependence on Him. The Catechism argues that recurrent sin develops a tendency to sin, resulting to vice and more separation from God (cf. CCC 1865). To prevent sliding into this cycle, we must be mindful of our thoughts, words, and deeds, seeking God's mercy through the Sacrament of Reconciliation and working to live in conformity with His commands. By doing so, we work with grace to alter our hearts and contribute to the salvation of the world.

Ultimately, this Divine Appeal is a call to conversion and hope. While mankind bears responsibility for its own downfall, the mercy of our Adorable Jesus is boundless. Like the father in the parable of the prodigal son, He is always ready to forgive and restore us (cf. Luke 15:11–32). Let us respond with humility and trust, acknowledging our sins and turning to Him for strength and guidance. By embracing this call to conversion, we not only secure our own salvation but also help bring light to a world overshadowed by sin. May we take to heart the immense love of our Adorable Jesus, allowing His mercy to guide us on the path to eternal life.

Prayer

Our Adorable Jesus, humbly acknowledging our sins and weaknesses, grant us the grace to choose holiness, reject sin, and trust in Your infinite mercy. Transform our hearts, strengthen our will, and guide us toward salvation. May Your love lead us to eternal union with You, now and forever. 

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