Consider the infinite mystery of the Precious Blood of the God-man, which was shed to cleanse our souls of sin and open for us the gates of Heaven. [1] This IS the price of our redemption. [2] It lay in the mind of God from all eternity to redeem man in this manner. St. Bernard calls the Precious Blood a trumpet that calls to Heaven for mercy. St. Catherine of Siena exhorts men to forget themselves and keep their memory ever filled with the Blood of their Redeemer. Aptly does this describe the life of a faithful Catholic – to die to one’s self and to the world by keeping one’s mind, heart and memory ever filled with the Precious Blood. To help you live this Mystery better, I urge you to: [1] Consider the origin of the Precious Blood. [2] Consider Its actual shedding and sprinkling. [3] Consider Its power and love.

Two brief mission sermons.One thing is necessary: the salvation of our souls. Seal this great truth upon your mind and heart!When asked what one must do to be saved, Our Lord stated: [1] Only God is good. [2] Keep the Commandments. [3] Come follow me. Notice how all three of these are related to the Truth. In order to be saved, one must know the truth, adhere to the truth, and live according to the truth.