"Why should I let you into heaven?"

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tabsie3210 said:
“Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I shall be healed.”

I know they’re taking it out of the Mass when they bring the English up to par with the Latin, but that line resonates with me daily.
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They’re removing that? That’s my favorite part of the Mass. Are they replacing it with anything?
 
EphelDuath said:
They’re removing that? That’s my favorite part of the Mass. Are they replacing it with anything?
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I heard they are bringing back the former version:

“Lord I am not worthy to receive thee but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.”

I say that now anyway.🙂
 
I would say that while I am not worthy and am a sinner, I do not deserve to enter. I would plead the only case I have, and thats the precious blood and broken body of our lord Jesus Christ in atonement and payment for my sins and I hope and trust in his mercy. Divine mercy I trust you!!
 
Good answer in light of Divine Mercy - it seems to me that all that all the answers we provide to this question must begin and end with His work on our behalf. Even when we cooperate with Him in His work, we only do so because of the gifts of faith and the abilities to work. It is all Him. All His mercy. God be praised.
 
tabsie3210 said:
“Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I shall be healed.”

I know they’re taking it out of the Mass when they bring the English up to par with the Latin, but that line resonates with me daily.
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Me, too.:yup:

“Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.”
 
Lifeisawesome said:
If you died today, and God asked you this question, what would your answer be?
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Dearest God - You are All Mercy.
I’m such a sinner. And so lax in my Faith.
When I could have done more, I did less.
I was lazy, unkind, selfish, not the Catholic You gave me the grace to be.
I didn’t use the gifts You gave me - to their fullest, if at all.
But if this my dying breath, I beg forgiveness and Mercy from the Only One Who can bestow it. You, Dear God, Father in Heaven.
I denounce all the evil and sin I may have committed that crucified Your Divine Son.

Your Divine Son. Dearest God - it wasn’t until those words, “Your Divine Son”. He Who opened the Gates of Heaven.
Remember me, Dear Jesus, just as You remembered the “The Good Thief” on the Cross - Remember me, Dear Jesus, now that You have come into Your Heavenly Kingdom.

Dear God, Our Lord has told us - in My Father’s House there are many mansions. I go to prepare a place for you. Be merciful unto me, I pray that You let me in - not because I deserve it - but because of these words. Amen.
 
Lifeisawesome said:
If you died today, and God asked you this question, what would your answer be?
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There is absolutely no reason I deserve to be granted eternal life. But you are faithful to your promises. You have extended grace to me, a sinner, through your Son. Again, there is nothing I have done to deserve such an honor, but you have promised eternal love to those faithful and obedient.
 
NCSue said:
Lainey63 - The peculiar thing is that He created us in his image… so despite our flaws, there are ways in which we are like Him!

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This is true. There are ways we are like him…I don’t think this is one of them. Of course if we were completely like Him, we would be without sin. These types of interview questions cause me stress…:banghead:
 
Lainey63 said:
Sounds like an interview question…why should I hire you. I’m awfully glad God is not like us.
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My response is similar. When I am asked this question, my response it to ask "Where in the Bible does it say this will happen?

Our eternal destiny is set at death. We will either end up in Heaven or Hell. Bottom line, at this point God will do the talking and we will do the listening.
 
pnewton said:
My response is similar. When I am asked this question, my response it to ask "Where in the Bible does it say this will happen?

Our eternal destiny is set at death. We will either end up in Heaven or Hell. Bottom line, at this point God will do the talking and we will do the listening.
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Of course it doesn’t say this will happen in the bible. I never made the claim that it was, is, or should be. So, what is my purpose in asking the question?

This question is merely to cause reflection on the subject of judgement and the proper disposition of our hearts in this life. The question is simply a version of, “Are you ready to meet God?” If one answers “yes” and it is on the basis of Christ’s redemption in and through Him and His Church, all is well. If one answers “yes” on the basis of their works, all is not well. If one answers “no” at the realization that there is a problem and a clear remedy - things will be well…

Make sense?
 
My dear friend
You ask a very good question. I suppose I would just say please. God knows all anyway.

God bless you:)

John
 
Of course, God makes the ultimate decision - our responses weren’t intended to imply that we could get some sort of “get out of hell free” card by virtue of our answers. But to quote St. Francis de Sales:

Ah, what is a greater presumption than to doubt that God’s mercy is infinite or that His redemption cannot cause grace to reign over sin? His mercy, which is over all His works, exceeds His justice, and the greater our sins, the greater its power.

NCSue
acts17verse28.blogspot.com/
 
NCSue said:
Of course, God makes the ultimate decision - our responses weren’t intended to imply that we could get some sort of “get out of hell free” card by virtue of our answers. But to quote St. Francis de Sales:

Ah, what is a greater presumption than to doubt that God’s mercy is infinite or that His redemption cannot cause grace to reign over sin? His mercy, which is over all His works, exceeds His justice, and the greater our sins, the greater its power.

NCSue
acts17verse28.blogspot.com/
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Amen
 
At this time of Divine Mercy, I am reminded of the passage in St. Faustina’s diary wherein she tells of Jesus telling her, **“I desire mercy, not justice.” **That said, we are not to presume on his mercy and just do anything we want to do. We are to trust in his mercy and do what we should do.
 
Deacon_Ed_B said:
At this time of Divine Mercy, I am reminded of the passage in St. Faustina’s diary wherein she tells of Jesus telling her, **“I desire mercy, not justice.” **That said, we are not to presume on his mercy and just do anything we want to do. We are to trust in his mercy and do what we should do.
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Deacon - this is a great reflection. It shows the reliance on God’s mercy but does not leave out our responsibility to live in accordance with our faith as part of God’s redemptive plan.
 
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