News Item: : The Precious Blood of Jesus - Light in the Darkness
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Monday 25 July 2016 - 23:26:36

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The rapid decline of our civilization seems to be reaching a critical point with so many outbreaks of nihilistic violence. This July has certainly been punctuated with much pointless bloodshed in so many places. As well as the many examples of Islamist aggression in Europe, there have been multiple shootings of US police officers, multiple shootings at three American night clubs/bars, a multiple shooting in Munich and a couple of multiple shootings here in England.

Just twenty years ago, such occurrences in England would have been so rare as to dominate the news for days; now we are all so desensitized to the growing violence that many folks don't even seem to blink about it.

Then, since first writing this last night, we awake to hear of a mass killing at a care home in Japan.

In such a situation, it would be all too easy to fall prey to discouragement and fear. It is therefore essential to keep one's eyes on Jesus.

Last summer we were given a small prayer of Consecration to the Precious Blood of Jesus by a kindly man in Ireland's Shrine of Knock. As July is the month dedicated to the Precious Blood of Jesus, let us remember that human suffering can only find meaning in light of His redemptive suffering and Blood. May we each learn to place our trust in Him and to ask for His protection and encouragement in these times.

Consecration to the Precious Blood

O Precious Blood of Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I consecrate myself and all the days of my life to Your love and worship. I place myself and my loved ones in a special manner under Your powerful protection, begging that Your blessing may always rest upon us.

Most Precious Blood, be our light in darkness, our strength in temptation, our consolation in sorrow, our passport to Heaven, and the eternal object of our praise and love. Amen.

Keep Safe and Keep the Faith!  


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