Time ill spent is lost forever. Our life is made up of this uninterrupted, continual flow of time, which never returns. 

In eternity, on the contrary time will be no more; we shall be established forever in the degree of love which we have reached now, in time If we have attained a high degree of love, we shall be fixed forever in that degree of love and glory; if we possess only a slight degree, that is all we shall have throughout eternity. No further progress will be possible when time has ended.

Treasure each present moment and to sanctify it with love. “We must give each moment its full amount of love, and make each passing moment eternal, by giving it value in love.”

Love urges us to live more intensely for him who died for us and rose again. We strive, therefore, to please the Lord in all things. 

By living in this manner we carry out the divine plan for our soul, and reach that level of love that God expects of us and with which we shall love and glorify him for all eternity.

Only the time that is dedicated to God and to fulfilling his plan, will endure. 

Only the peace of God, which surpasses all pleasures of the senses, can satisfy the aspirations of our soul. 

I am never or hardly ever disturbed in conscience because, although I have many sins, I leave all of them to the mercy of the Lord. I always feel the need to have the Blood of Jesus purify my soul. Father, what a thirst I have for divine grace, because grace is love.

Venerable Mary Magdalen of Jesus in the Eucharist, c.p.

God’s love is often understood as both universal and unconditional, extending to all people, regardless of their actions, background, or status. The Bible teaches that God loves everyone and desires all people to come to Him (e.g., John 3:16 — “For God so loved the world…”). In this sense, God’s love is not based on favoritism or partiality, and there’s a strong emphasis that He shows no favoritism (Romans 2:11).

God does not arbitrarily choose who to save and who to condemn. 

God desires the salvation of all and provides freely the grace necessary for that salvation. Christ's sacrifice was made for everyone, and God's grace is offered universally. 

However, individuals must freely choose to respond, to accept or reject that grace that leads to salvation. 

There is a balance between God's sovereignty and human responsibility, emphasizing that while God has a divine plan, human cooperation is essential in the journey toward salvation.

Individuals are lost through their own fault due to the rejection of God's grace through their own choices. God has a plan for each person’s salvation, human cooperation with grace is essential. Any separation from God is a result of human sinfulness and refusal to accept His mercy. Those who, through their actions and choices, align themselves against God's will, leading to their ultimate judgment, choose to be lost. 

Dual aspects of God's nature—His justice in punishing sin and His mercy in saving those who respond to His grace. 

The existence of "vessels of wrath" is not merely a testament to God's judgment but also a reflection of His overarching plan for salvation, where His mercy ultimately triumphs over judgment for those who accept it.

The Bible speaks of God’s love as both unconditional and universal, it also acknowledges that those who draw near to Him, live according to His will, or have a special calling may experience a closer relationship or deeper intimacy with Him. However, this is usually framed within the context of purpose or spiritual growth rather than a hierarchy of love. God’s love for all people remains constant, regardless of differences in their individual relationships with Him.

In Christian theology, God’s love is often understood as both universal and unconditional, extending to all people, regardless of their actions, background, or status. The Bible teaches that God loves everyone and desires all people to come to Him (e.g., John 3:16 — “For God so loved the world…”). In this sense, God’s love is not based on favoritism or partiality, and there’s a strong emphasis that He shows no favoritism (Romans 2:11).

That said, there are nuances in the way God’s love is portrayed in relation to individuals or groups:

1. God’s Love is Unconditional: Many Christians believe that God’s love is unconditional in nature—He loves everyone equally, even when they don’t deserve it. This love is not contingent on people’s actions, but rather is a reflection of God’s nature as loving and merciful.

2. Special Relationships: The Bible does describe certain people or groups, such as Israel in the Old Testament, as having a special covenant or relationship with God. For instance, God chose Israel to be a light to the nations (Isaiah 49:6), and this can be interpreted as a special calling or purpose rather than favoritism. God’s love for Israel is often seen as one of active care and guidance, but not necessarily a love “more” than for others.

3. God’s Love and Favor: In some Christian traditions, there is the idea that God may show special favor or blessing toward individuals who are particularly obedient or faithful. For instance, Jesus speaks of loving His disciples in a special way (John 15:9), and there are passages that indicate God’s love is in a closer or more intimate sense for those who are in relationship with Him, such as in James 4:8 (“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you”).

4. God’s Love and Grace: Some Christian teachings emphasize that God’s love is not about earning His affection, but about grace. For example, the parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) shows a father’s deep and unconditional love for both of his sons, even though they acted in very different ways. God’s love here reflects His patience, forgiveness, and the invitation to return, regardless of past mistakes.

In conclusion, while the Bible speaks of God’s love as both unconditional and universal, it also acknowledges that those who draw near to Him, live according to His will, or have a special calling may experience a closer relationship or deeper intimacy with Him. However, this is usually framed within the context of purpose or spiritual growth rather than a hierarchy of love. God’s love for all people remains constant, regardless of differences in their individual relationships with Him.

The Christian life is giving your life to Christ, and it involves more than just one moment or decision. It’s about a continuous, wholehearted commitment to follow Jesus, surrendering your will, desires, and actions to His guidance. This encompasses faith in His sacrifice, repentance for sin, and striving to live according to His teachings and example.

It means recognizing Jesus as Lord and Savior, allowing Him to shape your identity, values, and purpose. This process involves a daily commitment to live in love, humility, and service, seeking to reflect God’s character and fulfill His will.

Christ Jesus is the image of the invisible God, the first-born of all creatures. In him everything in heaven and on earth was created, things visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominations, principalities or powers; all were created through him, and for him. He is before all else that is. In him everything continues in being.

It is he who is head of the body, the church; he who is the beginning, the first-born of the dead, so the primacy may be his in everything. It pleased God to make absolute fullness reside in him and, by means of him, to reconcile everything in his person, both on earth and in the heavens, making peace through the blood of his cross.

You yourselves were once alienated from him; you nourished hostility in your hearts because of your evil deeds. But now Christ has achieved reconciliation for you in his mortal body by dying, so as to present you to God holy, free of reproach and blame. But you must hold fast to faith, be firmly grounded and steadfast in it, unshaken in the hope promised you by the gospel you have heard. It is the gospel which has been announced to every creature under heaven, and I, Paul, am its servant.

God has made man intelligent and free; he offers him all the treasures of salvation and holiness contained in the infinite merits of Jesus Christ; man is free to accept or to refuse. 

This is our tremendous responsibility. Jesus came to save us, to offer himself for the good of each of us; he is ready to do it, he wants to do it, and yet he will not do it unless we freely accept his gift, unless we correspond to his loving solicitation with the free gift of our will. 

God “does not force our will, he takes what we give him, but he does not give himself wholly until we give ourselves wholly”

-St Teresa

To make a Jubilee pilgrimage, you typically need to: register on the official Jubilee website to access a "Pilgrim's Card," plan your travel to a designated pilgrimage site like Rome during a Jubilee year, visit the Holy Door at one of the major papal basilicas (St. Peter's, St. John Lateran, St. Mary Major, or St. Paul Outside the Walls), participate in Mass and other prayer services, and fulfill the necessary conditions for receiving a plenary indulgence (confession, communion, prayer for the Pope's intentions); if unable to travel to Rome, you can also make a pilgrimage to a local designated site by your bishop. 

Key steps to take: 

• Check the Jubilee Year:

  Confirm when the next Jubilee year is declared by the Catholic Church. 
• Register on the official website:

  Access the Jubilee website and register to receive a Pilgrim's Card, which is necessary to access certain events and the Holy Door. 
• Choose a pilgrimage destination:

  Decide whether you will travel to Rome to visit the major papal basilicas or if you will participate in a local pilgrimage designated by your bishop. 
• Plan your travel:

  Book flights, accommodation, and transportation to your chosen destination, considering potential crowds during a Jubilee year. 
• Join a group (optional):

  Many parishes and dioceses organize group pilgrimages, which can provide structure and spiritual guidance. 
• Visit the Holy Door:

  Once at your destination, visit the designated Holy Door at one of the major basilicas to symbolically enter the Jubilee year. 
• Participate in prayer and sacraments:

  Attend Mass, participate in Eucharistic Adoration, and receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. 
• Perform acts of charity:

  Consider incorporating acts of mercy or charity into your pilgrimage experience. 

Important points to remember: 

• Plenary indulgence: To receive a plenary indulgence during a Jubilee year, you must fulfill the required conditions including sacramental confession, receiving Holy Communion, and praying for the Pope's intentions. 
• Local pilgrimage options: If traveling to Rome is not possible, you can still participate in a Jubilee pilgrimage by visiting a designated site within your diocese. 
• Spiritual preparation: Reflect on your faith and intentions for the pilgrimage before you travel.

I peter 1:12

The Holy Spirit sent from heaven revealed to previous generations that they were not serving themselves, but us

We are also serving future generations by our obedience of faith they will be told the gospel

I Peter 1:13-16

Prepare your minds for action 

Keep sober in spirit 

set your hope completely on grace 

be obedient 

like the holy one who called you be holy in all your behavior. 

I Peter 1:21

Through Jesus Christ, i am a believer in God who raised Jesus from the dead, gave him glory so that my faith and hope are in God. 

I Peter 1:22-25

Purify your souls by obedience to truth

Have sincere love of of the brothers from the heart

Born again of the word of God which is living and endures forever

This word was preached to me

John 3:5

Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless someone is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.

Born Again 

WORD (was preached and convicted your soul)(1 Peter 1:23) 

SPIRIT (convicted of sin, I repent, I committed to following)(John 3:5), 

WATER (baptism), (John 3:5)

You can stop repenting and stop listening to convictions and fall away if you are lacking in commitment to follow. God will not leave you, but you can leave him. It is to be a lifelong covenant, God is faithful but you can break it. It is a relationship, it takes two. 

Judge Not!

You do the same!

People see your hypocrisy and blaspheme God. 

Romans 2:23-24

You who boast in the Law, 

through your breaking the Law, 

do you dishonor God? 

For “THE NAME OF GOD IS BLASPHEMED 

AMONG THE GENTILES BECAUSE OF YOU,” 

just as it is written.

Circumcision is of the Heart not body

It is internal not external 

It is by the Spirit not “laws”

We must allow the Spirit to guide us from within

Then we don’t worry about what the law says

The Spirit knows what to do every second

Romans 2:29

But he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter; and his praise is not from people, but from God.

The church was entrusted with the Word

Even if there are unbelievers in the church it does NOT nullify the faithfulness of the Almighty

God will prove to be true and every person is a liar 

God is the Judge

You still must submit yourself to the church even if all people are liars and unrighteous. 

God is in his church. 

Romans 3:2-4, 10

Great in every respect. First, that they were entrusted with the actual words of God. What then? If some did not believe, their unbelief will not nullify the faithfulness of God, will it? Far from it! Rather, God must prove to be true, though every person be found a liar, as it is written:

“SO THAT YOU ARE JUSTIFIED IN YOUR WORDS,

AND PREVAIL WHEN YOU ARE JUDGED.”

as it is written:

“THERE IS NO RIGHTEOUS PERSON, NOT EVEN ONE;

Righteousness through Faith in Jesus Christ for believers 

All people are sinners

Justified as a gift by Grace by faith apart from works

Grace came through the Redemption in Jesus Christ

Romans 3:22-24, 28

but it is the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all those who believe; for there is no distinction, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified as a gift by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus,

For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from works of the Law.

Hope against hope and BELIEVE even in the face of what seems impossible 

Be assured what God says he will do, HE WILL DO. 

God means what he says and does what he says. 

This assurance is faith 

This faith is credited as righteousness 

Romans 4:18, 21-22

In hope against hope he believed, so that he might become a father of many nations according to that which had been spoken, “SO SHALL YOUR DESCENDANTS BE.”

and being fully assured that what God had promised, He was able also to perform. Therefore IT WAS ALSO CREDITED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS.