God created us and he is vastly more intelligent than us
In order to create something, you need to be more intelligent than your creation, so something more intelligent than human beings must have created us. If mankind cannot create the simplest of animal species [1], which is a quantum less intelligent than man, so it stands to reason that the source of creation is vastly more intelligent than us. Furthermore, all humans seek love deep in their hearts and share much in common, the source of which points to a common Creator.
Without the presence of man, nature exists in perfect harmony in a self-sustaining environment, which further confirms that there could be only one Creator behind the brilliance of nature. Since mankind lives off the air and food that nature produces, finds peace in nature and deep down feels a connection to it, it stands to reason that the same Creator, who created nature and other animals, was also responsible for creating mankind. For example, it is no coincidence that we take dogs as pets and they in turn love us unconditionally [2].
To assume that this universe and mankind evolved out of nothing, without the hand and presence of a supremely intelligent Creator behind it all, is the same as assuming that a rock or piece of dust can turn itself into a human. This is a flawed assumption, which carries no logical or scientific basis whatsoever [3]. However, we can assume that our Almighty God, our Creator, can do what we are incapable of imagining, and turn a piece of dust or the slime of the earth into a human. Indeed, this was the case when God created man, as he revealed to us thousands of years ago [4].
Only a supremely creative, unified, intelligent, powerful and loving God could have made this entire universe, the earth, mankind and everything else that he chooses to reveal to us, such as angels, heaven, purgatory and hell. So how then has God revealed himself to us?
God reveals himself to us through his Holy Bible
The Holy Bible is the only prophetically accurate book in the world. To prophesy the future of a vastly complex system, such as this world and all of its creatures, requires an unfathomable source of intelligence that knows everything about anything and has intricate knowledge of all possible variables, scenarios and outcomes before they are even created. This position can be reserved only for the Creator of it all, God himself, and is sufficient proof that the Bible is God inspired. The authenticity of the Bible is further reinforced by the fact that there are no historical inaccuracies in the Bible [5].
Indeed, the authors of the Bible were God’s true followers and lived by his teachings: they were simple, humble, obedient servants of God, to whom God chose to reveal himself. God guided them in writing his Holy Word, their prophesies came true and through the power of God (not themselves), they performed miracles, unexplainable by science, in both the Old and New Testaments. Throughout the ages, there have been (and still are) visionaries to whom God has, and does, reveal himself [6]. Many of these are saints whose holiness has been confirmed by the Catholic Church, the Church that God the Son, Jesus Christ, founded [7]. None of their heavenly messages contradict the Bible or each other or the traditional teachings − as is the case with those of false prophets and false Christs [8], of which many exist today [9], who calumniate God and defile his living Word [10].
Further proof of the authenticity of the Bible is that if everyone followed God’s teachings therein, we would find true love, peace, unity, freedom and equality in the world. Diseases such as HIV/AIDS [11] and spiritual afflictions opposing the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit [12], all of which are by-products of sinful conduct, would also be non-existent. No other religious teachings, doctrine or ideology delivers such a perfect, merciful, loving and tolerant environment in which to live, even for non-believers, who are also God’s children. This fact further proves that God, who knows what is best for us, is the author of the Bible.
Jesus Christ, God himself, walked this earth and proves his divinity over and over again
As God’s Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ, his saints and holy people throughout the ages have proved, the Bible is also spiritually accurate.
Jesus Christ is the only human being who has been able to raise himself from the dead, which proves his divinity. More than 500 people in a period of 40 days after Jesus Christ’s death, prior to his ascension into heaven, witnessed the resurrected Christ in human form. Thousands of saints and many followers throughout the ages have seen Jesus Christ in visions and some have been blessed with full apparitions of him. Many have also had visions and some apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of Jesus, who has appeared in most countries around the world. For example, the apparitions and messages in Fátima of the 1900s have gained much press (there were 30,000 witnesses alone at the Miracle of the Sun), while those in Medjugorje continue today and alone draw millions of pilgrims every year.
Jesus Christ’s saints in his Catholic Church have uniquely performed many miracles (independently confirmed and which reputable authors have documented throughout the ages), such as raising people from the dead in Jesus’ name [13]. Some of his saints have also had some of Jesus’ stigmata wounds manifest on their bodies. Hundreds of bodies of Jesus’ saints have remained incorruptible after their death, many of which can be viewed in shrines around the world [14]. Despite what the sceptics say, no scientist can stop a dead body from decaying or disprove the divine intervention behind these incorruptible bodies. Countless miracles have also occurred after the deaths of saints as a result of their intercessions. These, and many other miracles, unexplainable by science, are proof of God’s presence manifesting in his holy people who chose to obey all of his teachings in the Holy Bible.
Many of the religious orders founded by Jesus’ saints have outlived and are bigger than other human-founded organisations, collectively combining to make the Catholic Church the biggest charity in the world today [15], a Church that has lasted longer than any major empire.
Another irrefutable fact proving the power and divinity of Jesus Christ is that demons are cast out only in his holy name. Deliverance and exorcisms in the name of Jesus persist today amongst Jesus Christ’s followers, as has been the case since Jesus Christ walked this earth [16]. Countless documented healing testimonies further confirm these truths.
Three Persons in one God
The Holy Trinity is a mystery that has been revealed to us by God himself. God tells us in the Bible, and through private revelation to his visionaries, that he is Three Persons in One, yet inseparable – the Father, the Son (Jesus) and the Holy Spirit. Much like a father tells his children some basic truths, according to their level of understanding and innocence, so it is with God and us, his children. Like we expect of our children, we obey and trust God in terms of what he has revealed to us about himself, and what he is offering us. No doubt, as we mature spiritually on earth, and by his grace eventually meet the Triune God in heaven, we will have a far greater understanding than we have today. Little steps, so to say, all in God’s time.
God the Father explains the Holy Trinity to us through his End of Times Messenger, Fernanda de Sequeiria [17]:
“I, your Father God, my Son Jesus of Nazareth and the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete: we are called the Triune God, the Holy Trinity. We are the Three-in-One Persons Inseparable, Undivided. I, your Father God, I created you all with so much love. I love each one of you equally, in my own image. My Son Jesus Christ, he is your Saviour, the Redeemer of all your sins. His love for each one of you is unconditional. The Holy Spirit, the Paraclete, he is your Breath of Life. Since you were conceived, he has lived within you in every instant of your life. Without the Holy Spirit there is no life. The Holy Spirit is your guidance at your crossroads, your teacher in conjunction with Mother Mary. But you, my people, you forget to ask the Holy Spirit to help you, to show you with clarity where the darkness is, to bring into the light what is being hidden in the dark. Do not fear to ask us, the Holy Trinity, for help, for guidance. When it seems like the boat is sinking, my Son Jesus Christ is there to rescue you, to bring you safely ashore. He is the captain of your boat, your ship. If you call him, us, we will never let you sink and go into the deep seas. My Son Jesus is your anchor at all times.” (01/01/2017)
Why did God create us?
Our Triune God – the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit – the Creator of heaven and earth, who is love (charity) [18], created us out of love in his image [19]. He wants us to share in his love with him, to love like him and to be loved. If we look deep into the recesses of our hearts, it is clear that we yearn for freely chosen unconditional love with one other. Even if we find that love in others, we will never find true peace until we find the love of God and allow him to enter our hearts. Just like loving parents love their children and find joy in their reciprocal, unconditional love, so it is with God and us, his children – except God’s love is unfathomably larger than ours.
If God loves us, why does evil exist?
True love is possible only if it is freely chosen and reciprocated by both parties, without force or coercion. So, with true love comes the gift of free choice: the choice to love God or not to love him, the choice to love his children or not. With true love, therefore, comes the risk of being rejected. Out of jealousy, envy [20] and pride [21], the fallen angel Lucifer (Satan) chose to rebel against God and his way, and in the process, managed to lure other angels to fall out of heaven by their own choice, and so evil was introduced to this world. If we weren’t given the freedom of choice, then we would not be in God’s image, but more like robots. God gives us many gifts in his love and instead of embracing his gifts for the benefit of all, as God intended, Satan used his gifts to influence others to go against God and his way. And hence Satan (the dragon) and the fallen angels were cast out of heaven onto earth [22] and hell [23].
On earth, Satan also managed to persuade Adam and Eve to disobey God, causing them, and their future generations to be scarred with original sin and exiled from the Garden of Eden. This resulted in mankind having to go through earthly tribulation, suffering and death in order to purify and grow stronger spiritually prior to entering eternity – sufferings which, if embraced the right way, will strengthen our souls for God’s Kingdom.
How did God respond to our wrong choices?
Despite our exile from the Garden of Eden, prior to walking this earth, God never abandoned us: he always spoke to his prophets and obedient servants throughout the ages, and most importantly:
“For God so loved the world, as to give his only begotten Son; that whosoever believeth in him, may not perish, but may have life everlasting.” (John 3:16)
As an act of love, God the Father permitted his Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ, to humble himself as a man to show us his way and open the gates of heaven for us by sacrificing himself for us [24]. Despite enduring every possible temptation, pain and torment that Satan could inflict on him to abandon his mission, Jesus persisted, in particular during his forty days of fasting, being tempted in the desert and his most horrific passion, carrying the pain of each and every one of our sins on his shoulders to save our souls from the fires of hell.
In the words of Father God to Fernanda de Sequeira on Good Friday 2016:
“My dear people, today marks another year, another epoch in my people’s lives. Again, the passion of Jesus Christ – oh, all of you, my people, you will never understand my Son Jesus Christ’s sufferings during these forty days. This Holy Week, which is from Holy Monday to Good Friday, my dear people: the pains, the excruciating, horrific pains that the world will never comprehend... Holy Week was the beginning of the pain and suffering but the bodily harm was from Holy Thursday, which was the beginning of my Son Jesus’ passion. On Good Friday, they did the most indecent things against my Son: they humiliated him with foul language, they scourged him, they tied him like a thief, punished him for a crime he never committed, falsely accused him in many ways, they took away his dignity by taking off his clothes and they massacred his body.
What they did to my Son is too painful for some of you, and you will never understand my Son’s fifteen secret pains that my people never knew of. Very few are aware of the extent of these secret pains. You do know, my Petal, the severity of these secret pains. I, your Father, I was waiting for some of you to come and meditate on my Son Jesus of Nazareth’s passion. There are many horrific ways to describe it. One day, I will allow you to you to witness my Son Jesus’ passion for you to transmit to my people.
My dear people, stop your sinful lives. It is time to come back to my Son Jesus. Your time is limited in this world. Take this opportunity, absorb it: do not waste time and energy on things of this world. My people, I, your Father, I want you to receive this fraternity of love, this mercy, for free. I give you my peace, my peace I give you, your loved ones and all my people all over the world. Amen.” (25/03/2016)
Jesus’ suffering in eternity continues today as mankind continues to sin [25]. He endures worse pains that he did on the cross while he patiently waits for us to repent before his Second Coming, after which God will deliver a new heaven and a new earth and will dwell among his people again. Jesus will wipe away every tear and death, mourning or crying will be no more [26]. All that remains now is how many souls will make the right choices unto final judgement and how many will end up living with God in his light.
By living the way Jesus wants us to, following his example in his love and peace, then his huge sacrifice for us is not in vain. The graces that Jesus sacrifice brings allow us to re-establish our relationship with God, to strengthen our souls to be delivered from evil and enter the Kingdom of Heaven. The crosses that each of us carry on earth for our purification are far lighter than the one Jesus carried for our sins, which, if embraced the right way, in God’s love, result in a big reward in heaven than would otherwise be the case.
Every time we sin, we pierce our loving Jesus’ Sacred Heart and cause him immense pain – a pain that he is prepared to undergo for the love of us. On the cross, he thirsted for our salvation [27], and today, he continues to do the same for us. Our loving Jesus is waiting patiently for the day when we choose to truly love him, to stop hurting him by rejecting evil and living by his example, his teachings, by living the way we were created to be, in his light, love, peace and tranquillity.
We need to understand that God is not punishing us when we encounter trials and tribulations in this world. If we embrace them in the right way, they strengthen our souls. They allow us to mature spiritually and so earn a greater reward in heaven. Jesus is gently drawing us to him without force or coercion but with pure, divine sacrificial love, a love that, if embraced by ourselves (by not meeting evil with evil, but by loving all sacrificially and praying for those who are blinded by evil), will lead to our sanctification. It will allow us to not only grow in God’s image, but to also draw others into his love, to help their souls too. If we embrace God’s love and open our hearts to him, he will bring us immense peace. He will heal our bodies, minds, souls and spirits, and he will give us our reward in eternity, which is everlasting life and paradise with God. What greater love can we ask for than this?
What is true love, God’s love?
Our Loving God keeps telling us through his End of Times messenger Fernanda de Sequeira [28] about his immensity of love for us:
“My precious people, my lambs, I, your Father God, I am here to transmit, convey more profoundly, about my love, my Son Jesus’ love, the Holy Spirit and the Triune God. Our love, God’s love endures forever in your hearts. Our love has no measurements – it is an ocean of love, an immensity that no one can see or understand. Only when you, my children, my people, open your hearts completely to God’s love and let it enter and sink into your hearts, then you will feel how much God loves you. God’s love, our love, is an open tap, like a strong current of water that flows through your hearts. Our love is an immensity, it never runs short; it flows and flows upon and into your dry hearts. My children, God’s love endures forever. Even when you close your hearts to God’s love, he waits patiently to come into your hearts.
Do not waste time, do not even doubt how great, how powerful our love is. Even when you, my children, reject my love, I never leave you alone. I am always at your side to embrace you, to protect you, to give you strength, courage, faith and perseverance. Even when you don’t feel me, I do stay closer to you. Even during your hardships, trials and tribulations, you push me away, you don’t look for me and you don’t seek me, but my love for you is always beside you. I created you – you belong to me. How can a Father’s love be ignored? The Father God, he loves his children unconditionally, no exception to anyone. My love, God’s love is for all of you. I don’t have favourites. Oh my people, my love is a fountain of love for you for all eternity.
Oh my people, don’t ignore me, don’t ever doubt God’s love for you. In your time of calamity, call me. I will abide to come to your heart to stay forever in the depths of your heart. Come my children, invite me. Let me sit in your hearts. I need to rest in your heart. Will you, my child, accept me now in your heart? Oh I do sit very quietly. I don’t disturb you. I just ask you to feel and to love me all the days of your life. Amen.” (14/02/2012)
"My child, I love to enter my children's “homes” – their hearts. I knock and knock but get no reply from the inside their homes. Then, I, your Jesus, turn away in tears and pain because I see that my children are inside their homes but they don’t want to open the door for me. Oh, I feel ignored, rejected and unloved by my own children, my own flesh and blood, whom I created with so much love, and afterwards they turn their backs on me. Oh, it is very sore and painful to receive this kind of welcome.
Oh my children, I love you, I love you. Can you love me just a little bit for now? I don’t force myself on you. I want just a tiny seed of your love for now. I will appreciate it if you let me get closer to you and give me more love, more and more until I feel satiated in your love. I promise you, I will take care of you always, your loved ones and families. I will infill you with so much heavenly richness that you will never perish.
Do you allow me, my children, to enter into your homes? Oh thank you my children, I am so happy, I have so much joy in my heart, just at the thought of knowing that you are going to love me and my Mother. Okay my children, I will be waiting for this special day! I am so excited. I am your Lord Jesus Christ, full of compassion. Oh, I have patience in waiting for you, my children. Please don’t take too long, it might be too late for that special day. Know, my children, that I never advise you when your last year, day or hour on earth will be accomplished. See, my children, don’t waste time, it might be too late.
Thank you my precious children, I, your Jesus of Nazareth come to you all on this day and hour to convey this special message of salvation to all of you, my children. Do not fear or hesitate to let me in your homes. I love you all equally.” (28/02/2011)
Another holy person today who receives messages similar to Fernanda’s, also with permission from the Catholic Church, is stigmatist and visionary Alan Ames. Here is what our Lord has to say about his love for us through Alan Ames [29]:
“As I walked through the desert and then climbed the mountain I thought of the love that was wasted throughout the world. The love that could bring peace and joy to all, the love that was the answer to all of mankind’s needs, the love that is God. I saw so many who did not even consider for a moment what was there for them in the love they denied. I felt sad that so many did not understand what God offered them in his love. The Father sent me to show mankind that God’s love is real and it is there for all. As I walked I opened my heart to the world and let my mercy fill the air and I continued to do so throughout my life on earth and I continue to do so throughout eternity. The mercy of God is here for all, I offer it to all and all I ask in return is love.” (12/12/1995)
“As the blood ran down my face and fell on the ground I gave myself for the world as a sacrifice to forgive mankind’s sins. As the wounds in my body tore on the nails I cried to the Father to forgive mankind’s sins. As I rose from the dead I showed mankind’s sins had been forgiven and if mankind accepted this forgiveness eternal life with God was theirs.” (13/12/1995)
“The pain I carried on the cross was all of mankind’s pain. The sin I carried on the cross was all of mankind’s sin. The forgiveness I offer on the cross is for all mankind, if only they ask.” (14/05/1996)
“When your family takes all you have to give and expects to give nothing in return and when they abuse you when you ask for what is due, then you know some of the pain I feel each time a child of God treats me so.” (17/12/1995)
Why then all the confusion about God?
When we go against any of God’s teachings or Commandments, even if done out of ignorance, we invite evil spirits (demons) into our surrounds. These demons are God’s declared enemies: Satan, fallen angels and human souls in hell who choose to obey Satan by wandering the world and seeking the ruin of souls. As we persist in the sin without repentance, these demons start to gain more and more authority on us, either in our surrounds or in the end, through demonic possession. Their ability to influence our thinking through their voice of diabolical reasoning increases the more we stubbornly persist in our sin. These evil spirits (in contrast to the Holy Spirit) bring confusion, irreverence and a lack of faith with them, so much so that even if all the physical evidence is presented in front of a person, the person will still be blocked to not accept these as truth, rendering him or herself blinded by their own sin and pride [30]. Indeed, this is this case with Satan and his demons: they are spiritually blinded, can’t accept defeat and are fighting a battle they’ve already lost. Those on earth who play into the demons’ diabolic reasoning are not listening to God’s voice of reason and truth in their hearts. They are falling into the same trap, too, and in effect, denying the Holy Spirit of truth and love, which has been infused into all of us at birth without exception [31].
Irrespective of belief system or religious background, when confronted with the full truth, denying or accepting the Holy Spirit of truth in our hearts is a choice − a choice of eternal pain, suffering and ignorance or eternal bliss, paradise and understanding [32]. It starts on earth by opening our eyes and hearts to the Holy Spirit in our hearts, and making an attempt to truly seek God. Those who truly seek God with all their hearts [33], with the yearning love him and all his children, will find God [34].
What loving Father will refuse the call of a child?
[1] Even the concept of genetic engineering or cloning uses modifications and/or copies of existing species − mankind cannot claim originality of design in these instances.
[2] It is interesting to note that of all animals, dogs are most hated by Satan and his demons because of their unconditional love for their owners. This fact was revealed by deceased souls in purgatory to Maria Simma in “Get Us Out of Here!” by Nicky Eltz and Maria Simma, Medjugorje Web, 2002.
[3] Some so called “specialisations” of science today are based on flawed initial assumptions, rendering a large body of modern science as irrelevant – as is also the case with false religions.
[4] “And the Lord God formed man of the slime of the earth: and breathed into his face the breath of life, and man became a living soul.” (Genesis 2:7)
[6] Jesus told us to “By their fruits you shall know them” (Matthew 7:16), “And these signs shall follow them that believe: In my name they shall cast out devils: they shall speak with new tongues. They shall take up serpents; and if they shall drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them: they shall lay their hands upon the sick, and they shall recover.” (Mark 16:17−18). On the contrary, false prophets will not have all of the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit, as defined in Isaiah 11:2–3 and Galatians (5:22–23), will contradict or misinterpret Holy Scriptures, will lead people away from the Catholic Church founded by Christ and will provide false healing or trickery at best.
[8] Those who claim divinity
[9] As predicted by Christ 2,000 years ago in relation to these End Times: “For there shall arise false Christs and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders, insomuch as to deceive (if possible) even the elect. Behold I have told it to you, beforehand.” (Matthew 24:24−25)
[10] Many Bibles today are defiled by error in translation as a result of people breaking away from the Church and pushing their own agendas, through ignorance (because of a lack of holiness), pride or disobedience. The most accurate English translation of the Bible from the original Hebrew and Greek texts is the Douay Rheims Bible. This is a direct translation from the Latin Vulgate (of St Jerome) under the auspices of the Catholic Church, the original publisher of the Bible.
[11] HIV/AIDS would be stopped in its tracks if everyone were chaste before marriage and adultery was not committed within marriage. Even if a married partner has HIV, living a chaste marriage is looked upon favourably in the eyes of God, as was the case with St Joseph and Mother Mary.
[12] These spiritual afflictions include, but are not limited to, confusion, intellectual dishonesty, laziness, unforgiveness, depression, anxiety, impatience, cruelty, corruption, selfishness, aggression, disloyalty, pride, addictions and lust. See “How to Allow God’s Love and Graces to Shine through You” in “Resources” on www.alpha-omega.org.za.
[13] See “Saints Who Raised the Dead: True Stories of 400 Resurrection Miracles” by Father Albert J. Herbert, S.M., TAN Books, 2012.
[14] For example, St Silvan was martyred 1,600 years ago and his body remains remarkably intact. His incorruptible body can be viewed in the Church of St Blaise in Dubrovnik, Croatia.
[15] This has been confirmed in secular press too, such as The Economist.
[16] Some may falsely claim to cast out demons by some other religious means. These are just deceptions of evil that go against God’s first Commandment, which may give temporary relief, but in the end make matters worse − as is the case for all sinful conduct.
[17] See “2017 New Year message from our Triune God and Mother Mary to Fernanda and the world” (01/01/2017) in “Conversations” on www.alpha-omega.org.za
[18] “Dearly beloved, let us love one another, for charity is of God. And every one that loveth, is born of God, and knoweth God. He that loveth not, knoweth not God: for God is charity. By this hath the charity of God appeared towards us, because God hath sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we may live by him. In this is charity: not as though we had loved God, but because he hath first loved us, and sent his Son to be a propitiation for our sins.” (1 John 4:7−10)
[19] “And God created man to his own image: to the image of God he created him: male and female he created them.” (Genesis 1:27)
[20] “For God created man incorruptible, and to the image of his own likeness he made him. But by the envy of the devil, death came into the world” (Wisdom 2:23–24)
[21] “Thy pride is brought down to hell, thy carcass is fallen down: under thee shall the moth be strewed, and worms shall be thy covering. How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, who didst rise in the morning? how art thou fallen to the earth, that didst wound the nations. And thou saidst in thy heart: I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God, I will sit in the mountain of the covenant, in the sides of the north. I will ascend above the height of the clouds, I will be like the most High. But yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, into the depth of the pit.” (Isaiah 14:11–15)
[22] “And there was a great battle in heaven, Michael and his angels fought with the dragon, and the dragon fought and his angels: And they prevailed not, neither was their place found any more in heaven. And that great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, who seduceth the whole world; and he was cast unto the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him.” (Revelation 12:7−9)
[23] “For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but delivered them, drawn down by infernal ropes to the lower hell, unto torments, to be reserved unto judgment” (2 Peter 2:4)
[24] Jesus agreed to his earthly mission, by his own choice, out of love for his Father, the Holy Spirt and all of mankind.
[25] “Who being the brightness of his glory, and the figure of his substance, and upholding all things by the word of his power, making purgation of sins, sitteth on the right hand of the majesty on high.” (Hebrews 1:3)
[26] “And I saw a new heaven and a new earth. For the first heaven and the first earth was gone, and the sea is now no more. And I John saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a great voice from the throne, saying: Behold the tabernacle of God with men, and he will dwell with them. And they shall be his people; and God himself with them shall be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes: and death shall be no more, nor mourning, nor crying, nor sorrow shall be any more, for the former things are passed away. And he that sat on the throne, said: Behold, I make all things new. And he said to me: Write, for these words are most faithful and true.” (Revelation 21:1−5)
[27] “Afterwards, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said: I thirst.” (John 19:28)
[30] “Unto the end, a psalm for David. The fool hath said in his heart: There is no God, they are corrupt, and are become abominable in their ways: there is none that doth good, no not one.” (Psalm 13:1 in the Douay-Rheims Bible, in most other Bibles see Psalm 14:1)
[32] “Amen I say to you, that all sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and the blasphemies wherewith they shall blaspheme: But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Spirit, shall never have forgiveness, but shall be guilty of an everlasting sin. Because they said: He hath an unclean spirit.” (Mark 3:28). “Therefore I say to you: Every sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven men, but the blasphemy of the Spirit shall not be forgiven. And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but he that shall speak against the Holy Spirit, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, nor in the world to come.” (Matthew 12:31−32)
[33] “You shall seek me, and shall find me: when you shall seek me with all your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:13)
[34] “Ask, and it shall be given you: seek, and you shall find: knock, and it shall be opened to you.” (Matthew 7:7)