examination of the heart 310 stories, you did not cause in some at least a great scandal, if not destruction. 2. “And they sent to [H]im their disciples along with the Herodians” (Mt 22:16) [DRB]. Consider that the disciples of the Pharisees signify here all hypocrites, while the Herodians — cruel and impure people. Oh, be on your guard that you do not approach the Lord today in a similar mindset. Leave hypocrisy outside and step confidently into the shrine of Christ’s Body. Throw away impurity, the cause of all evils, and your cruel and unrestrained spirit; because you are going to receive Him, who is pure, who is a meek Lamb, who is without stain, and in whom there is no malice. When you [f.89r] approach Him, remember to pray that He will remove from you whatever you have within you that is pharisaical and Herodian, so that you may be a true disciple of Christ. 3. “we know that you are true” (Mt 22:16). Consider that the Pharisees who otherwise criticize the divine virtues, the truths of faith, and the deeds and miracles of Christ, still ascribe Him truthfulness and declare that it sets Him apart from others: “We know that you are a truthful man.” The reason is that the Truth itself is Humility. Although human tongues infringe, carp at, and lacerate all moral principles of human actions, they cannot attack the Truth. Therefore, love humility, practice humility, and build upon humility. Thanks to it you will be safe everywhere, even amid the Stygian flames. And if you need it, ask, and it will be given to you by the humble Lord Who is going to enter into your heart. After Holy Communion 1. “Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s” (Mt 22:21). There were whole days when you were very distracted by countless occupations, sometimes fairly useless ones. Now, you are morally bound to consecrate this day to God and offer it up for the good of your soul, and indeed rightly so, since the Savior calls you: to render “to God, the things that are God’s.” You have
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