"If you consider that he is righteous, you also know that everyone who acts in righteousness is begotten by him." 1 John 2:29
"Know this, my dear brothers: everyone should be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath, for the wrath of a man does not accomplish the righteousness of God. Therefore, put away all filth and evil excess and humbly welcome the word that has been planted in you and is able to save your souls. Be doers of the word and not hearers only, deluding yourselves." James 1:19-22. God is righteous so in order for us to be righteous we must do as He does, act as He does and be as He is. The Word doesn't come alive in us unless we are doing what It says. Each day we strive to do right, we are doing our best with the gifts He has given us. He is there to help You, so ask. His Church is there to help you, so ask. Confessions is a great sacrament to cleanse the soul and start over. "So be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect." Matthew 5:48
Dear Heavenly Father, I am a long way from being perfect but each day I get a little bit better. Only Your Son Jesus was perfect so Jesus come live in me and perfect me into Your perfect image. Help me act as You do so one day I can be with Your Father. I ask this in Your Holy Name, Jesus. Amen.
Mary, Queen of Virgins, pray for us.
YBIC
Eamon
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