Walking With Jesus From The Writings Of Servant Of God Luisa Piccarreta
September 16, 1906
The sheer truth, naked and simple, is the most powerful magnet to draw hearts.
Jesus-At that moment He said to me: “My daughter, the sheer truth, naked and simple, is the most powerful magnet to
draw hearts and to dispose them to face any sacrifice for love of the truth and of the people who reveal this truth. Who
disposed the Martyrs to shed their blood? The truth. Who gave to many other Saints the strength to conduct a pure and
unblemished life in the midst of so many battles? The truth – and a naked, simple and disinterested truth. This is why
creatures want to come to you. Ah, my daughter, in these sad times, how hard it is to find someone who would manifest
this naked truth, even among the clergy, the religious, and devout people! Their speaking and operating always nurses
something human, of interest or other things, and the truth is manifested as though covered or veiled. So, the person who
receives is not touched by the naked truth, but by the interest or the other human purpose in which the truth has been
wrapped, and he does not receive the Grace and the influence which the truth contains. This is why so many sacraments,
so many confessions, are wasted, profaned and without fruit, even though I do not abstain from giving them light. But
they do not listen to Me, because they think to themselves that if they did so, they would lose their prestige, their being
well liked, their nature would no longer find satisfaction, and they would go against their own interests. But – oh, how
they deceive themselves! In fact, one who leaves everything for love of the truth will superabound in everything more
profusely than others. Therefore, as much as you can, do not neglect to manifest this naked and simple truth – it is
understood, always complying to the obedience of the one who directs you; but as the opportunity arises, manifest the
truth.”
Scripture Meditation- 31 Jesus then said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” (John 8:31-32).
Prayer Reflection- O Lord we bless You, we love You, we thank You and we adore You because You are the Truth, the Way, and the Life! Luisa wonders why people want to be with her and talk to her when she sees herself as having unpleasant manners. And You tell her it is because she speaks the truth and the truth is a powerful force that draws hearts and inspires sacrifice. It is what gave the martyrs courage and the saints strength. Yet how often do we ,if not outright hiding the truth in our speech in this divided world, at least find ourselves veiling it because we don’t want to offend or we worry about what people will think. And yet if we are not simple and sincere, the grace of the truth, Your Truth, and its power to save and transform are lost. You will reward those who manifest the naked and simple truth while trusting in You. Not easy these days but it is what You are asking and what the world needs! Let us examine ourselves- do we speak the plain, simple truth or are we veiling it out of a desire to people please and for approval? If not let us resolve to speak the truth simply and sincerely letting go of our self interest. Let us trust that You Lord will always provide for us abundantly. Fiat!
