A Pure Heart Create for Me, O God

Since Jesus died for our sins on a Friday, the Church traditionally uses this day to remind us to ask pardon and repent for our sins. As we near Pentecost, let us do what St. Peter said to the multitudes on that day: "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the holy Spirit." (Acts 2:38). We have been baptized, but the need for repentence remains an on-going process. We need to take time to examine our consciences from time to time; some recommend daily, others, at least weekly, and ask for forgiveness. "A pure heart create for me, O God, / put steadfast spirit within me./Do not cast me away from your presence,/nor deprive me of your holy spirit."(Ps 51:12-13). This entire Psalm is a good one to add to our daily prayers and will help make monthly confession more of a possibility or even a pattern in our lives. It will help us to remember that "You have had yourselves washed, your were sanctified, you were justified in the name of he Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God." (1 Cor 6:11). The big work has been done, thanks be to the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. The "little work" is up to us. Come, Holy Spirit...fill our hearts with the fire of your love, wash us that we may be whiter than snow, keep us on the "golden road."
Bro. Rene
Bro. Rene