Like any good mother, Mary wants to pick up and clean a dirty or untidy space; She wants to see things clean! She knows that the best way to get the job done is to make herself present, state what needs to be done, and then help us do it. She is such a good Mother! She sees our messy lives and shows us the way to clean it up. At the same time, it is never about Her, but always about Her Son, Jesus; as She tells us, "Do whatever He tells you!"
What does Jesus tells us? Repent, Pray, Love. It's that simple! Yet our being tends to fight such simplicity. Even when we know it's what we want, we fail. We are poor souls needing continual work, just like our homes! Yes, our sins usually stay the same, but the clutter of our homes is typically the same as well! We clean our homes: sweep and mop the floors, launder the clothes, wash the dishes and try to stay on top of the mess, for when it builds up, it takes over us, it's too much to deal with and we become more complacent. The same is true for our souls: we must repent more frequently to keep our spirits tidy; so that sin doesn't take over us and make us even more complacent.
We must ask for the grace to clean: both our hearts and homes. Look around and see what needs to be done and do it! When we are not sure, ask Our Lady, for like any good mother, she will point us in the right direction and tell us where things belong! She loves us, but to keep things running smoothly, we must help with the work, like any good child!
So grateful to Our Father for allowing the Mother of Jesus to come to our pigsty and help cleanse us!
"Those whom I love, I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent." -Rev 3:19
St. Bernedette pray for us who struggle with sin.
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