They eagerly pursue earthly goods and neglect, or even scorn, the everlasting heritage of heavenly blessings set aside for them!
Ungrateful hearts, pitiful victims of sin, whoever you may be, at least do not close your hearts to God's voice as He calls out to you (Ps 95:7-8).
You can regain the grace of adoption which you threw away, for there is a second baptism: the baptism of penance. Make use of it with trust and assurance, for your heavenly Father's greatest desire is to make you His friends once more. But use it quickly. Who knows but that a short time from now you may no longer be able to do so!
Pure and spotless Virgin, pray for us, that we may stop sinning, that we may sin no more, that we may persevere in our intention of making up for the great harm done by our sins.
Your intercession will win us the grace of perfect friendship with God. Therefore, we shall be able to praise you for being, after your Son Jesus, the source of our salvation.
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