“Come to Me!” (Mt 11:29)

This is Jesus calling you.

He is inviting you to His school of love, His clinic where He can heal your wounded heart — the Movement of Pure Hearts (MPH). Below are excerpts from letters sent to our editorial office.

“I would like a share a great joy with you. Six months ago I joined MPH. I am delighted, because already I am seeing real changes in my life. Now I understand that you cannot enter into any dialog with evil. I am now a different person — discovering the beauty of a life of chastity” Matthew;

“I am sixteen years old. Two years ago I joined the Catholic Youth Association, and just over half a year ago I came across a copy of Love One Another Magazine in my house. After reading the pieces on MPH, I knew this was exactly what I was looking for, since both movements are under the patronage of Mary and Blessed Karolina. (The Catholic Youth Association is also under the patronage of St. Stanislaus Kostka.) I learned that striving after a pure heart was the duty of every member of the Catholic Youth Association. Before that, my struggle with purity was not very successful. Now I cannot remain in a state of sin, because it makes me feel as if I had an artificial heart, as if I was someone’s slave. I struggle and I am fearful. It is not always easy to go to Confession and allow Jesus to free me from sin. In two days I will be confirmed. I trust that this Sacrament will help me to conquer my imperfections and weaknesses, for we are all called to holiness!” Eva;

“For years Jesus was knocking at the door of my heart and I was so callous. I pretended not to hear. Until recently, my life was full of inner conflicts. My soul was torn between living the faith and being the person I had always been. This gave me no peace. I thought it was too late and Jesus did not want me; after all, I had offended Him so many times! Now I regret all my sins of impurity and call out to Him: ‘Lord, save me! Save me from falling into sin again. I trust in Your infinite mercy and boundless love, which forgives all.’ If I cannot give my future husband the gift of my virginity, I can at least change my life and give him something I can still salvage — a pure heart” Karolina;

“Soon after saying the Prayer of Pure Hearts, I experienced an inner peace and a purging of the mind. I also noticed that I had greater control over my tongue, which was not known for its use of clean language ” Janina;

“In offering up the Prayer of Pure Hearts, I wish to cut myself off from everything that adversely affects my life in the area of purity — especially reading, buying, and watching pornographic films and magazines. I trust that God will protect me from the influence of the Evil One in this area. May Mary, my protectress, always be near me in difficult moments and help me to get up every time I fall into sin. Mary! I entrust my journey to you. Saint Joseph, Mary’s Spouse Most Chaste, pray for us!” Eliza;

“I know the hell of masturbation. It is only thanks to the love of Jesus that I broke free from it. Jesus gives me the strength to struggle with my selfishness and weaknesses. The Eucharist, received as often as possible, and regular confession are now the foundations of my life. The graces that Jesus pours over me are indescribable. I feel His closeness and readiness to help. He is the lamp that lights up my way and gives meaning to life. Thanks to Jesus and MPH, I hope to be able to discover anew and ever more deeply the beauties of the Catholic faith” Madeleine;

“I have been a member of MPH for a year and a half. Thanks to Jesus, to you, and to plain hard struggle, I have been able to climb out of the mire that is masturbation. I know that a real man is not measured by the strength of his arms but by the strength of his character. I work out vigorously every day and pray as well. I feel sure that my testimony and the testimonies of many others like me will strengthen you in your resolve to master this sin. I know you will succeed. Keep strong in the faith!”

The above article was published with permission from Miłujcie się! in November 2010