Episode 2361: Justified by His Blood - Nightly Episode

“O my God, at the end of this day I thank You most heartily for all the graces I have received from You. I am sorry that I have not made better use of them. I am sorry for all the sins I have committed against You. Forgive me, O my God, and graciously protect me this night. Blessed Virgin Mary, my dear heavenly mother, take me under your protection. St. Joseph, my dear Guardian Angel, and all you saints in heaven, pray for me. Sweet Jesus, have pity on all poor sinners, and save them from hell. Have mercy on the suffering souls in purgatory. Amen”
Today, we will explore the depth of God's love and justice through the insights of St. Paul in his letter to the Romans and the reflections of Dom Augustin Guillerand. Together, these teachings reveal the boundless love of God and how it addresses all our needs and concerns. Join us as we journey through these rich and comforting truths.
Justified by His Blood
St. Paul writes in Romans 5:9:
"Since, therefore, we are now justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God."
This passage is a powerful reminder of the core of our faith: the redemptive sacrifice of Jesus Christ. By His blood, we are justified, made right with God. This justification is not something we could ever achieve on our own; it is a gift, a manifestation of God's profound love for us. It assures us that through Christ's sacrifice, we are saved from the wrath of God and brought into a state of grace.
In the traditional Catholic understanding, this salvation is not just a one-time event but a continuous process of sanctification. Our journey towards holiness is made possible by the initial act of justification through Christ's blood. It calls us to live in a way that reflects this grace, constantly turning towards God and away from sin.
The Boundless Love of God
Dom Augustin Guillerand provides a beautiful reflection on God's nature:
"God is love. He loves and wants to be loved; it is the basic law of His being. To realize this is to find the basic solution to all our problems. A soul that tends towards Him cannot tire Him. God is a Father, a friend, a judge. But he is a father whose love is boundless, and whose power is as great as His love. He is a friend whose friendship knows no change, and is at the mercy of all our needs. He is a judge, but always just, always moved by our appeals and quick to answer them."
This quote encapsulates the multifaceted nature of God's relationship with us. He is our Father, whose love is infinite and whose power is boundless. This paternal love means that God is always ready to forgive, to embrace, and to uplift us. As a friend, God is ever-present, unchanging in His support and care for us, attentive to our needs and desires.

As a judge, God's justice is perfect, always tempered with mercy. He listens to our appeals, understands our struggles, and responds with both justice and compassion. This understanding of God as love and justice provides a foundation for addressing all our life's challenges. It reassures us that we are never alone, and that God's love and justice are always at work in our lives.
The Practical Implications of God’s Love and Justice
Living out this understanding of God's love and justice means embracing a life of faith and trust. It means recognizing that our salvation and sanctification come from Christ's sacrifice and God’s unending love. In practical terms, this translates to living a life of prayer, seeking God in every moment, and trusting in His providence.
It also calls us to reflect God's love and justice in our interactions with others. Just as we are justified by Christ’s blood and embraced by God's boundless love, we are called to extend that love and mercy to those around us. This is the essence of living a true Catholic life—allowing God’s love to transform us and, through us, touch the lives of others.

Conclusion
As we conclude today's episode, let us remember that our justification and salvation are rooted in the boundless love of God, made manifest through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Let us take to heart the words of Dom Augustin Guillerand, embracing God as our Father, friend, and just judge. May we live each day in the light of His love, trusting in His justice, and extending His grace to all we encounter.
Thank you for joining us tonight. May God bless you and keep you in His loving care until we meet again.