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Author: ks. Mieczysław Piotrowski TChr,
Jesus tells us that only in the sacrament of marriage can sexual intimacy be a fountain of sanctification, mutual love, and love of God. Such authentic love of the spouse, of God, and of our neighbor is only possible when our hearts are pure. It is therefore our chief task in life to grow in love, to acquire the gift of a pure heart by confiding ourselves totally to Jesus so that He may raise us from every sin, heal all our spiritual wounds, and free us from every enslavement caused by sins of impurity, pornography, drugs, alcohol, etc. For this reason, Jesus invites us all to join the Movement for Pure Hearts. He calls us to embark on life’s greatest and most important adventure — to scale that most arduous of spiritual peaks called Love. Who can join the Movement of Pure Hearts?Anyone who desires to offer his wounded heart to Jesus and learn from Him how to love as He loves. What are the expectations?A genuine desire to fulfil all the promises contained in the Prayer of Consecration. In particular, MPH members pledge to pray daily, to seek the sanctifying grace of the Sacrament of Reconciliation the moment they fall into serious sin, and to work on themselves systematically by drafting and carrying out a daily plan, which provides for prayer, solid study, work, and recreation. When and how do I join the Movement of Pure Hearts?Anytime at all! Go first to Confession; then after receiving Jesus in Holy Communion, offer your heart to Him by praying the Prayer of Consecration: “Lord Jesus, I am thankful that You love me with a love that rights the greatest wrongs and heals the most hurtful wounds. I offer You my memory, my mind, my soul, my body, my sexuality. I vow not to engage in sexual acts until I am united with my spouse in the Sacrament of Marriage. From this day forth, I will not read, buy, or watch pornographic materials. [Here, girls may wish to add: I vow to dress modestly and in no way to arouse lustful thoughts or desires in others.] I solemnly promise to meet You every day in prayer, scriptural meditation, frequent reception of Holy Communion, and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. I also pledge to avail myself regularly of the Sacrament of Penance, not to give in to discouragement, and to pick myself up promptly every time I fall into sin. Dear Jesus, teach me the practice of self-discipline and to control my sexual desires and feelings. Give me the courage to resist the easy way in my daily walk through life. Help me to avoid everything that weakens and enslaves the will: nicotine, alcohol, and drugs. Teach me to place love at the very center of my life. Mary, my Mother, guide me in my journey of faith. Lead me to the very source of Love — to Jesus, that I may trust and believe in Him alone. After the example of Servant of God John Paul II, I desire to entrust myself entirely to you: Totus Tuus, Mary! Blessed Caroline, procure for me the gift of a pure heart. Amen!” Please send your personal testimony and inform Love One Another Magazine of your decision to join MPH so that we may enroll you in our Register of Pure Hearts and send you our special blessing. Remember to pray the Prayer of Consecration every day. We pray for you every day. Remember us also in your prayers. Christ’s blessings upon you all! Fr. M. Piotrowski SChr The above article was published with permission from "Love One Another!" in June 2016. Read more Christian articles (English)
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