“Christian hope is certain hope in eternal happiness (St. Thomas Aquinas)

This is the command from Jesus: “Go to all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature.” Thus we have to live this commandment of Jesus that is “Love one another as I have loved you.” We have to realize this order from the Lord. We have to bring the Word to each human person, without exception. At times we see that this or that person, such as a prostitute, or a drug addict, a poor person or a rich person…they are not going to be touched by God; nor be converted. We create beforehand difficulties and judgements.

Who says to this that this one merits salvation and that one no?–

In another way, many times, we think that the persons need to stop doing bad things and then draw closer to God. But what happens is the opposite: It is necessary to encounter  God then abandon sin. This is what happened with St. Paul, with Mary Magdalene, Zaccheus and so many other saints, known or not.

Whomever you are, whatever your problem, if Jesus enters your life, it will be totally changed. He does not accuse. . . but he calls to come back. Give your life to Him, now.
Monsignor Jonas Abib
Founder of the Canção Nova Community

translated from Portuguese