Divine Appeal Reflection - 219
Today, consider in Divine Appeal 219: "The souls struggle with the Red Lucifer who imprisons them. He insinuates to them, “Do not believe in these warnings, they are lies!”
The devil's art is deception—his greatest triumph is to persuade souls that God does not exist. Red Lucifer, as warned by our Adorable Jesus, ensnares souls by twisting truth into a snare and wrapping sin in the false robes of freedom. Modern culture reflects this deception, where what offends God is often paraded as personal choice. The normalization of sin becomes a silent poison, numbing hearts to the reality of spiritual warfare. Social media platforms, if not guarded by faith, easily foster pride, envy, and impurity. The Red Lucifer whispers that constant distraction, self-indulgence, and moral compromise are harmless—but these lies only widen the chasm between souls and divine grace (cf. CCC 391; cf. 1 Peter 5:8).
Our Adorable Jesus, ever merciful and tender, does not thunder warnings of condemnation but pleads with boundless love for the salvation of every soul. His heart burns to break the invisible chains binding us to sin. Yet, the Red Lucifer cunningly suggests, "Do not believe in these warnings, they are lies!" leading many into spiritual blindness. It is not always through grave sins that the enemy triumphs but through small compromises—delaying prayer due to a busy schedule, neglecting Sunday Mass for worldly engagements, or failing to speak the truth of our faith out of fear of being scorned. These small cracks, left unchecked, allow darkness to seep into the soul (cf. CCC 1855; cf. James 4:7).
The saints remind us that spiritual vigilance is crucial. Pope St. John Paul II spoke often of the silent apostasy creeping into hearts when faith becomes lukewarm and unchallenged. St. Padre Pio warned that the devil is like a rabid dog chained up—he can only harm us if we venture too close. One should put on the armor of faith, hope, and charity every day, strengthened by the sacraments, especially the Real Presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. By spending time with the Eucharistic Lord, He nourishes our souls, rekindles our wills , and strengthens the sight of our spirits . The battle is fierce, but divine grace is stronger (cf. CCC 1380; cf. Ephesians 6:11).
We are called to look to our Adorable Jesus and reject the crafty deception of the Red Lucifer. Let us reinvigorate our dedication to regular prayer, frequent receipt of the sacraments, and unyielding defense of the truth. Just as Jesus thirsts for souls, we must thirst for holiness and humanity' salvation. Every time spent in Jesus' presence, every modest sacrifice paid in love for Him, lessens the grip of evil and strengthens God's Kingdom. The moment for inaction has passed; we must remain firm in faith, relying in our Adorable Jesus' loving embrace (cf. CCC 1036; Matthew 26:41).
Prayer
Oh, Adorable Jesus, kindle within us the flame of undying faith, unshakeable hope, and love that mirrors Yours. Keep our hearts safe from deceptive whispers and grounded in Your glorious truth. Bring us ever closer to Your true presence in the Blessed Sacrament, where we will discover strength, tranquility, and eternal grace.
Sr. Anna Ali of the Most Holy Eucharist, intercede for us.
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