The Near Blow of Divine Justice

Divine Appeal Reflection - 253

Today, consider in Divine Appeal 253: "... if mankind do not cease offending My Eternal Father, Divine Justice will send to Earth in the not too distant future its due punishment. It will be the worst ever seen in human history. I want mankind to know the first blow is near.."

When Our Blessed Lord speaks the words, “I want mankind to know the first blow is near,” He offers not a threat, but a solemn act of mercy. In Catholic tradition, Divine Mercy always precedes Divine Justice — not to remove it, but to prepare souls to receive it rightly (cf. CCC 200–201). The voice of Christ here is like the voice of the prophets sent before the fall of Jerusalem, who warned and wept before calamity came (cf. Jeremiah 7:25–27; Matthew 23:37). His desire that we know of the impending blow means that He still hopes for repentance, for conversion, for return (cf. 2 Peter 3:9). It is the loving cry of a Father whose children have strayed far from home (cf. Luke 15:20–24). But He will not remain silent forever. In His justice, He will act to purify the earth, to awaken consciences, and to reclaim what is His (cf. Malachi 3:2–3). The blow is not symbolic only — it is real, and it is near, because mercy unheeded must yield to justice (cf. Hebrews 10:26–27).

Theologically, this impending chastisement is not to be confused with divine vengeance or irrational wrath. God does not punish as man punishes (cf. Hosea 11:9). His Justice is ordered, measured, and always aims toward restoration (cf. Wisdom 12:1–2). When man sins personally, he wounds his own soul. When societies institutionalize sin — by redefining marriage, normalizing abortion, desecrating the sacred priesthood, and silencing God’s truth — the very foundation of moral order is overturned (cf. Romans 1:21–32). This rebellion against God’s law is not neutral; it tears at the fabric of creation (cf. Isaiah 24:5–6). And thus, the first blow is necessary, not because God is impatient, but because man has become deaf (cf. Zechariah 7:11–13). It is, in effect, a divine correction — a spiritual surgery to excise the gangrene of sin before it consumes the body of humanity (cf. Hebrews 12:6–11).

Philosophically, man was made with reason and free will, to know truth and to choose good (cf. CCC 1730–1733). But when truth is suppressed and evil is called good (cf. Isaiah 5:20), society collapses in on itself. It ceases to be human in the fullest sense. Today, disorder touches everything: families where parents no longer guide in truth (cf. Ephesians 6:4), a Church where clear teaching is traded for comfort (cf. Galatians 1:6–9), and a culture where youth are led by feelings, not formed by conscience (cf. Romans 12:2). Even the liturgy, heaven’s meeting with earth, is often treated with cold routine, not holy reverence (cf. Ecclesiastes 5:1; 1 Corinthians 11:27–29). These are not just moral failings — they are symptoms of a deeper rupture from God. The first blow, then, will expose this rupture, not to destroy hope, but to rescue it. It will be painful, yes — but also purifying (cf. Zechariah 13:9).

Even as the shadow of coming trials grows heavier, the voice of Jesus still reaches us — gentle, urgent, and full of mercy. When He says, “I want mankind to know,” He isn’t scolding or condemning; He’s inviting us to see that His Heart remains open, even as the world turns away (cf. Revelation 3:20). The first blow may be near, but His love is nearer. Like a Father watching at the door, Christ calls us back — to Confession, where mercy rewrites our story (cf. John 20:22–23); to the Rosary, a lifeline of grace in the storm; to the Eucharist, where He feeds us with His very Heart (cf. John 6:51–58); and to the Cross, where love speaks in blood (cf. Philippians 2:8–11). He longs for bold priests (cf. 2 Timothy 4:2), faithful homes (cf. Joshua 24:15), and young hearts that choose holiness over applause (cf. 1 Timothy 4:12). This isn’t a time to hesitate. Heaven’s trumpet is sounding — not to scare us, but to wake us up, to call us to stand firm (cf. 1 Thessalonians 5:2–6). The first blow is not the end. It is God’s final plea, His last knock at the door. Blessed are those who open their hearts now, while there is still time — before the silence falls (cf. Luke 12:35–40).

Prayer

O Adorable Jesus, Judge of the Nations and Redeemer of Mankind, You have not left us orphaned, but have spoken with piercing mercy. Open our eyes to the hour we live in. Let us not slumber in comfort while judgment nears. Awaken our hearts, O Lord, that we may live in reparation, watchfulness, and hope. May we be found faithful, and lead others to the shelter of Your Sacred Heart. Amen.

Sr. Anna Ali of the Most Holy Eucharist, intercede for us.