THE DANGER OF LUKEWARMNESS

 Divine Appeal Reflection - 178

Today, consider in Divine Appeal 178: "Many will respond for a short time but after that they will say to me: I have been faithful to my duties. I need not endure anymore. Afterwards they end up getting lost... Assure them how much they torture Me in the Sacrament of My Love. Mankind treats Me so cruelly. I love them all. I suffer much when I see that all the pains I endured will be so useless for so many souls who are eternally lost."

In His Divine Appeal, our Adorable Jesus speaks with deep sorrow about the peril of lukewarmness, where souls initially respond to His call with zeal but later grow indifferent, claiming they have done enough. This lukewarmness is a great offense to Him, as it signifies a lack of true love and devotion. Jesus desires a love that endures, one that does not falter when challenges arise. As the Scriptures remind us, we must "run with perseverance the race marked out for us" (cf. Hebrews 12:1), and this perseverance requires more than a temporary spark of enthusiasm—it demands consistent and wholehearted devotion.

Lukewarmness is a subtle and insidious danger. Many souls, having once fervently followed Christ, slowly drift away from Him, failing to recognize the gravity of their spiritual neglect. Our Adorable Jesus, truly present in the Blessed Sacrament, is often treated with indifference and irreverence. This disregard for His Real Presence deeply wounds His Sacred Heart. Revelation warns against this spiritual tepidity, as it leads to rejection: "Because you are lukewarm, neither hot nor cold, I am about to spit you out of my mouth" (cf. Revelation 3:16).

This lukewarm attitude not only disturbs Jesus’ heart but also jeopardizes the eternal salvation of souls. He grieves over those who, having once known His love, choose comfort and complacency over the constant need for renewal and sacrifice. The call to discipleship is not a one-time event but a continuous journey of commitment. As the Catechism reminds us, “Faith must be active and alive, not passive and dormant” (cf. CCC 162). Lukewarmness is the silent thief that steals the fire of love, leaving souls vulnerable to eternal loss.

To overcome lukewarmness, we must renew our commitment to our Adorable Jesus and His call for enduring love. Regular prayer, frequent reception of the sacraments, and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament are essential practices that keep our hearts on fire with love for Him. Always striving to stay alert and persistent in our love, we shall move closer to Jesus in deep devotion and profound, authentic love , which He deserves. May we resist growing lukewarm and remain free from complaint as we live a life of strong faith, embracing the promise of love that shines from His glory.

Prayer

Our Adorable Jesus, forgive our failures and deepen our fidelity to Your Real Presence in the Blessed Sacrament. May our prayers, sacrifices, and devotion bring You consolation. Draw every soul to Your boundless mercy, and grant us unwavering perseverance, that we may glorify You with love always.

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