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Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary Protectress of Africa
Holy Mary, Mother of God, Protectress of Africa, you have given to the world the true Light, Jesus Christ. Through your obedience to the Father and the grace of the Holy Spirit, you have given us the source of our reconciliation and our justice, Jesus Christ, our peace and our joy.
Mother of Tenderness and Wisdom, show us Jesus, your Son and the Son of God. Guide our path of conversion, so that Jesus might shine his glory on us in every aspect of our personal, familial and social lives.
Mother, full of Mercy and Justice, through your docility to the Spirit, the Counselor, obtain for us the grace to be witnesses of the Risen Lord, so that we will increasingly become the salt of the earth and the light of the world.
Mother of Perpetual Help, we entrust to your maternal intercession the preparation and fruits of the Second Special Assembly for Africa. Queen of Peace, pray for us! Our Lady of Africa, pray for us!
Yaounde, 19 March 2009
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Theodotus. Martyred in Kemet, Alexandria, 13 Sept.
Theodotus. Martyred in Kemet with Aristus.
Theodotus, martyred in Hippo with Siddinus.
Theodotus, I was an ascete, 22 Aug. Abyssinian/Coptic Calendar
Theodoxia (Eudoxia), virgin martyr at Canopus, near Alexandria with Athanasia (same as Eudoxia), 31 Jan.
Theodulas, Anesius, Felix, Cornelius, and companions. We were martyred in the north and west of Africa, 31 March.
Theodulus, Paulus, Solutor, Alexander, Theohilus, Octavius, Petronius, and Manilus, Martyrs at Carthage with Paul, 15 March
Theodulus, martyred in Africa with Quintianus, 14 June
Theogenes, I was bishop of Hippo Regius, in Africa 255 A.D. until about 262 A.D. I attended the Synod of Carthage, I defended the Unity of Baptism.
Theohilus, Paulus, Solutor, Alexander, Theodulus, Octavius, Petronius, and Manilus, Martyrs at Carthage, 15 March
Theotimus (Theitimus), with Lucianus. Martyred in Tripoli, 24 Dec.
Thimous, I was a daughter of a bishop, possibly martyred at Thmuis, Kemet with Phileas and Philoromus, other Kemetian Martyrs. 4 Feb?
Thenas? (The(o)nas?), martyred at Africa with Fabianus, 28 June.
Theon (also known as Theonas) I was a hermit who practiced the virtue of silence 30 years. I was educated and resided in the desert near the area of Oxyrinchus, Kemet. I died about 395 A.D with my disciples Simeon and Forbinus (Pherbinus), 4 April.
Theon, martyred in Alexandria with Nestor, 26 Feb.
Theon, Presbyter (Elder), Possibly a duplicate name, but a Presbyter (Elder), of the (Africa) Mareotis area in Kemet, who agreed to the deposition at Alexandria in 321A.D.in a synod of more than one hundred African Kemetian (Egyptian) and Libyan bishops of Heretic priest Arius and his wicked, irreverent henchmen. (One of the holy folk).
Theonas of Kemet (Egypt) April 5
Theonas, “Column of the Church”. I was the 16th Bishop at Alexandria, 281 A.D. to 300 A.D. I was a promoter of the catechetical school of Alexandria. Some think I was the teacher of Saint Peter, who followed me. I excommunicated the Sabellians. 23 Aug. (in the Roman calendar), 28 Dec in Abyssinian/Coptic Calendar Churches.
Theonas, and Hippeas, Romanus, Saturninus, Pinnutius, Serapion, Bastammonius, Papas, and Pantherus. We preached Christ in the South of Kemet. Martyred in a slowly burning fire with Paul, 18 Jan.
Theonas. Martyred in Africa with Catulinus, 23 April.
Theonas. Martyred in Africa with Faustinus, 24 April.
Theonas, Paulus, Pansius, Dionysius, Thonius, Hopaesius, Hor, another Dionysius, Ammon, Bessammonius, Agatho, Recumbus, Bastmus, Sarmathus, Proteheas, Orion, Colluthus, Didymus, Pelesius, Arates, Hippeas, Romanus, Saturninus, Pinutus, Serapion, Papias, Bastamonus, Pantherus, Papia, Dioscurus, Heron, Cyriacus, and Ammonius.
We are martyrs who preached Jesus in Kemet, martyred in Alexandria, (Probably same Theonas, Deacon in Alexandria, Kemet (Africa), who agreed to the deposition at Alexandria in 321A.D.in a synod of more than one hundred African Kemetian (Egyptian) and Libyan bishops of Heretic priest Arius and his wicked, irreverent henchmen. (One of the holy folk,18 Jan; and also Theonas, Raulus, Recumbus, Papias, and 3 companions, Martyrs in Northwest Africa, 19 Jan, with Paulus, 18 Jan. (Probably the same as Theonius. Martyred in Kemet with Paul, 18 Jan).
Theonius, I was a priest, with 23 others martyred at Alexandria, 24 April.
Theonoe, martyred in Kemet, 5 April.
Theophano, martyred in Kemet with Theodotus, 2 Sept.
Theophila, I am the Virgin martyr at Kemet, by the authority of the Antinoe governor, Arrhianus, under the persecutions of Roman Emperor Diocletian. 21 July.
Theophilus, Heliodorus, Venutus and Companions, Martyrs
Theophilus of Alexandria, July 10
Theophilus of Kemet (Egypt) Dec. 5
Theophilus of Kemet (4th century), 2 Dec
Theophilus the Deacon, and Helladius, martrys. We preached in Libya, tortured and burned in a furnace , (4th century) 8 Jan.
Theophilus with my wife Patricia, and our son, Damalius.martyred by being forcibly thrown into a ditch with sand and stones filled atop us. 16 Oct. I am listed in the Coptic Calendar.
Theophilus, Patriarch. I was born in 305 A.D. I Condemned the theory of Anthropomorphism in a letter, 399 A.D. I was the monastery head—reportedly the only one—who required the paschal document to be read. 20 July. Paphnutius, the Buffalo,
I was an anchorite, and consecrated priest in Lower Thebaid, Kemet.
Cassian came to visit Paphnutius, 395 A.D. I always occupied my cell, unless I attended mass Saturdays and Sundays. Mass was celebrated 5 miles distant.
Theophilus the Hermit of Kemet (Egypt) June 15
Theophilus, Heliodorus, Venutus, and Companions, martyrs
Theophilus, martyred in Alexandria with Celer, 28 Feb.
Theophilus martyred in Kemet with Ammonius, 23 July (or 20 Dec).
Theophilus, martyred in Alexandria with Ammon, 8 Sept.
Theophilus, Theban legionnaire and centurion, martyred on the lower Rhine with my unit. 10 Oct.
Theophilus, I was a hermit in Kemet with John, 2 Dec.
Theopista, I was a matron. My husband died. I became a hermitess in or about Nakius, Kemet, 17 Sept. I am listed in the Coptic Calendar.
Theotimus. Martyred in Tripoli with Luicianus, 24 Dec.
Theoychus, Apollonius, Philemon, and Arianus of Alexandria (286 A.D. 287 A.D.), martyr, 14 Dec.
Therapio, In the Coptic Calendar, 16 July
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PROPHECY MEDITATIONS TODAY
Test! Discern The Spirit! Accept what speaks to YOUR SOUL/SPIRIT. Disregard the rest!
from such as Seers, OLOE, ERA OF PEACE, J.Leary, and Fr. Doucette, Anne Hidden Lay Apostle, Sharon Fitzpatrick, Lousie Tomkiel, Carol Ameche, and others.
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"Do not be afraid"
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Dear Friends,
Jesus came to his native place and taught the people in their synagogue. They were astonished and said, "Where did this man get such wisdom and mighty deeds? Is he not the carpenter’s son? Is not his mother named Mary and his brothers James, Joseph, Simon and Judas?
Are not his sisters all with us? Where did this man get all this? And they took offense at him. But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and in his own house." And he did not work many mighty deeds there because of their lack of faith. Matthew 13:54–58
Here is a message from Our Lord and Savior addressed to Joseph. Jesus spoke to him in these words, “I was often rejected in My homeland and especially in Nazareth where I was born. As they knew Me and My family, they could not believe that I could speak as I did and that I had such mighty powers to heal and to bring back the dead to life.
The people looked at Me as just another man. They could not see that I was the Son of God and the Messiah sent by My Father to bring salvation to all the people of the world. Because of their lack of faith, I could not perform many mighty deeds there.
Am I better accepted today than when I lived in Israel? Am I still rejected by the people? I know that there are many people who have accepted Me and they live with great faith and they are My followers. They go to church and they pray every day. They follow the commandments of God and they are always ready to help the poor. These are My beloved disciples whom I bless every day and they live in close union with Me. However, there are many today who have rejected Me.
They fight against Me and My followers. They make fun of Me and the successor of St. Peter. Others are trying to destroy the Church I founded and spread all kinds of lies against Me and My Church. These are even worst than those who opposed Me during My public life.
They follow Satan and his evil ways. Do not be afraid of them because they will not last. I am now making all things new. Believe in Me, your Savior and your Friend. I will never abandon you. I live in you and I will give you the graces you need to stand up for Me. I love you all.”
Father Melvin
Message to Michael DiBitetto March 31, 2009
THE T.R.U.S.T. PRAYER GROUP OF SHELTON, CT
March 31, 2009.
Tuesday evening 7:00 p.m.
Tonight we prayed the Litany Prayers
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The beginning of the 3rd decade Our Blessed Mother has appeared as
Our Lady Of Sorrows
Michael said: I bow down only to Jesus Christ
Blessed Mother replied: YOUR LORD AND SAVIOR MY SON JESUS CHRIST LOVES AND PROTECTS YOU.
-Now over the picture of The Sacred Heart, St Padre Pio has appeared and he is celebrating mass.
-and now on the wall I see a very Large Brown Cross .
-and now on the bottom I see a very Large Brown Anchor – (the anchor signifies hope )
-now I see The Holy Spirit as a Dove on the wall and Its going around the room, over everyones head
-and now once again , I see
OUR LADY OF SORROWS
MY DEAR DEAR CHILDREN
LENT WILL SOON BE OVER STOP AND THINK AND ASK YOURSELF DID YOU DO ALL THAT YOU CAN DO FOR THIS PAST LENTEN SEASON? OR DO YOU FEEL YOU COULD HAVE DONE MORE AND IF ITS THE LATTER THERE IS STILL TIME TO DO MORE
DISASTERS CONTINUE THROUGH OUT THE WORLD THE WAR IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN ALSO DISASTERS IN THE UNITED STATES WHERE THE TOWN IS FLOODED WATER HAS RISEN TO ITS LEVEL BUT PEOPLE PRAYED AND PRAYER WAS THEIR SALVATION FROM NOT MAKING IT A MAJOR – MAJOR DISASTER BUT THEY MUST CONTINUE TO PRAY THEY SEE THE WATER LEVEL IS GOING DOWN BUT THEY MUST NOT STOP PRAYING
LOOK AT YOUR WEATHER MY DEAR CHILDREN THE WEATHER MEN CAN NOT PREDICT WHAT IS TO COME THEY CALL FOR RAINS AND HAIL IN CERTAIN PARTS OF THE COUNTY AND IT NEVER OCCURRED JUST A LITTLE RAIN
THEY THINK THEY ARE IN CONTROL BUT NO ONE IS IN CONTROL
EXCEPT GOD OUR FATHER AND MY SON YOUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST
MY DEAR DEAR CHILDREN
I ALSO ASK FOR YOU TO PRAY THAT NORTH KOREA DOES NOT SET UP THEIR MISSILE THEY SAY: THEIR MISSILE CAN REACH ALASKA YES IT CAN AND EVEN FURTHER NORTH KOREA SAYS: THEY CAN HIT JAPAN WITH A MISSILE AND YES THEY CAN BUT THEY WANT THE UNITED STATES TO STEP IN AND TRY TO RUN THEIR COUNTRY ON WHAT TO DO OR NOT TO DO AND ONE MISTAKE BY THE UNITED STATES AND THE MISSILES WILL BE SET OFF
THE UNITED STATES MUST JUST TURN THEIR HEADS AND LIKE IT YES HAVE MISSILES SET AS LONG AS YOU DONT USE THEM EVERYTHING WILL BE FINE
THAT IS LIKE SOMEONE HAVING A GUN IN THEIR HOME FOR PROTECTION AS LONG AS THEY DO NOT USE IT IT IS FINE
BUT DO REMEMBER I AM AGAINST ALL WEAPONS THERE NEVER SHOULD BE A WEAPON IN A COUNTRY OR IN ANYONE'S HOME AS SATAN CAN MAKE YOU USE A WEAPON IN ANGER
MY DEAR DEAR CHILDREN
NOT ONLY DO PEOPLE HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT NORTH KOREA BUT ALSO IRAN AND SYRIA AND ALSO PAKISTAN WITH ISRAEL
ONLY IF PEOPLE WOULD PRAY INSTEAD OF FIGHTING JUST IMAGINE WHAT KIND OF A WORLD PEOPLE WOULD HAVE PEACE …THROUGH OUT THE WORLD
MY DEAR DEAR CHILDREN
PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR POPE BENEDICT THE XVI PRAY FOR YOUR BISHOPS AND YOUR PRIESTS I ASK YOU ALSO MY DEAR CHILDREN TO GO TO CONFESSION AND HAVE YOUR SOULS CLEANSED ESPECIALLY DURING THE LENTEN SEASON AND HAVE YOUR SOULS PREPARED TO RECEIVE THE BODY OF MY SON ESPECIALLY ON EASTER SUNDAY
MY DEAR DEAR CHILDREN
PLEASE NEVER STOP PRAYING AS WHEN YOU PRAYI HEAR ALL YOUR PRAYERS AND I HEAR YOUR HEART OF WHAT YOUR ASKING AND ALL I WILL TELL YOU AS I HAVE TOLD YOU BEFORE NEVER HAVE DOUBT AND YOU MUST HAVE FAITH AND TRUST IN MY SON YOUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST
MY DEAR DEAR CHILDREN
I WANT TO THANK EVERYONE HERE AT THE PRAYER CENACLE THIS EVENING FOR COMING BACK TO PRAY AFTER TWO LONG WEEKS OF SICKNESS TO MY SON YOUR MESSENGER MICHAEL AND THEN HIS WIFE MY DAUGHTER CECILIA AND FOR EVERYONE WHO CONTINUED TO PRAY ON THE INTERNET ALSO YOU HAVE RECEIVED SO MANY MANY GRACES
MY DEAR DEAR CHILDREN I LOVE YOU ALL SO VERY VERY MUCH AND I BLESS YOU ALL IN THE NAME OF OUR FATHER MY SON AND THE HOLY SPIRIT AMEN
(and now Our Blessed Mother as Our Lady Of Sorrows has disappeared.)
-and now over the picture of The Sacred Heart St. Padre Pio has appeared again and hes still celebrating mass
-and now over the picture of The Divine Mercy The Holy Spirit has appeared and rays of light are coming down towards my wife and I Im told also rays of light are going towards everyone on the radio internet.
-and now on the wall I see St. Padre Pio and hes holding The Eucharist UP towards
heaven consecrating the Holy Eucharist and now St. Padre Pio is turning around facing the prayer group now with his hand and Theyre coming from his hand one-at-a-time …towards everyone in the prayer group everyone is receiving Spiritual Communion from St. Padre Pio this evening including everyone on the radio-internet
That is all for this evening thank you for joining us in prayer
GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND MAY OUR BLESSED MOTHER BE ALWAYS BY YOUR SIDE
*JUST A REMINDER TO JOIN US APRIL 2, 2009 AT 5:00 A.M.FOR THE HOLY HOUR RIGHT HERE ON THE WEB SITE TO PRAY IN UNION WITH THOSE IN MEDJUGORJIE FOR CONVERSIONS FOR ALL THE WORLD
Monthly message as given to Anne, a lay apostle.
On the first of every month, Our Lord gives Anne a new message about His
call to service.
April 1, 2009
Jesus
My beloved apostles, please know that you obtain a constant stream of
grace for the world. You do this by serving so generously. Your
generosity obtains for others sublime graces of calm and peace, sublime
graces of charity and truth, and sublime graces of conversion and
perseverance.
When you see how heaven has used your service, you will
rejoice that you gave so willingly and consistently. My friends, you
should not be distracted by your feelings. Your feelings are like the
smallest stems of grass blowing in the wind, so quickly do they pass. Do
not be tormented.
Simply allow feelings of temptation to move along and
concentrate on the truth which is that you have remained in My holy
company. If you do this you will be less distracted. You will be able to
say, Today I am sad, tomorrow I may be happy, the next day I may feel
fear and afterwards rejoicing.
What difference does it make as long as I
am united to My Jesus and serving His kingdom.Yes, many in this time
find that they are so distracted by their feelings that they question
their decision to serve at all. This is the ultimate degree of
temptation. If I did not wish you to serve, I would not have called you
into service. I need My chosen ones to remain closely tied to their
decision to bring My light to others.
Only in this way will the renewal
push further into the world. Submit your feelings to me. When your
feelings make you doubtful, sit with Me and together we will examine
them, one by one. If examined in My company, you will see that your
feelings in no way change My truth which is that you have been formed to
serve Me and truly, I need your service.
Please be loyal to your
decision for heavenly service as you live your time on earth. If you
remain faithful, I can do many things. I am with you. I am directing all
that occurs in your life. We walk together and together we will triumph
over all temptations.
Message to Jennifer March 30,2009
Jennifer update
While Jennifer continues to receive messages regularly only the following have been approved for release by her Spiritual Director.
Messages not previously released
3/30/09
6:41 PM
My child, I am Jesus and I ask My children who is your Master who is your Messiah. Choose your heavenly Father for it is then that you choose light, truth and eternal life in Me.
My child let the world know that I desire for My faithful to amplify their voices to speak the truth and to make My mercy known while there is still time. Amplify your voices to overcome the darkness that is multiplying around you. Call upon heavens intercession for it is the evil one who desires you to give up in the midst of great difficulty.
You are soldiers who have been prepared for battle. Now is the time to use your armor wisely. I do not speak of the armor of the sword. I speak of the armor of prayer, fasting, and most of all the Eucharist. Come to realize that the obstacles you face will come to pass, yet eternity does not.
Offer each suffering to Me for the more you are tried and tested the greater your victory. Do not lose hope when you fall rather trust in My mercy and love. Meditate on the stages of My passion for I suffered for all your weaknesses. You suffer now the stages of My passion when you witness the rejection of My words, My Commandments, My love.
When you witness division of the truth in My church and amongst My chosen sons. When you see those who speak in My name and then justify their actions of darkness as coming from Me.
I am Jesus, I am the Way , the Truth and the Life. The first, the last, the beginning and the end. I desire you My children to turn away from sin and to come into the light of My mercy for all will be done according to My will.
http://www.wordsfromjesus.com/index.html
Medjugorje Day By Day Apr 03 - Abandon yourselves to me
"With ever-living ardor, contemplate Christ in the mystery of the Eucharist. Following His example, be ready in all circumstances to make yourselves instruments of mercy and communion. The secret of pastoral success is the crucified and risen Lord, Whom we adore in the Sacrament of the Eucharist.
As you well know, in order to be eloquent signs of His love and instigators of His peace in all environments, everyone is first of all asked to cultivate an intimate and constant familiarity with Him. From intense participation in the Eucharist springs the spiritual energy needed to bring all projects of goodness to fruition." (Pope John Paul II, February 19, 2005)
"Who does not see that the hidden life of Nazareth is continued in the divine Host of the tabernacle, and that the Passion of the Man-God on Calvary is renewed in the Holy Sacrifice at every moment of the day and night and all over the world? Is not our Lord as meek and humble in His Sacrament as during His mortal life? Is He not always the Good Shepherd, the divine Consoler, our bosom Friend?" (St. Peter Julian Eymard).
Meditations by Padre Pio -
Apr 3 Woe to those who are dishonest! Not only do they loose all human respect, but they cannot take up any public office either. So let us be honest always, casting all bad thoughts from our minds, and keeping our hearts always turned to God, who created us and placed us on earth in order to know, love and serve Him in this life, and then enjoy Him eternally in the next (CS, no. 15, pp74f.).
Archbishop Fulton Sheen
03-What has happened to absolutes?
"Nothing has so much killed enthusiasm as the pragmatic notion that there is nothing that is absolutely true, right, and good for which one ought to consecrate his life; and there is nothing so evil that one ought to die rather than surrender to it. Indifference kills passions; while skepticism deadens them."
St. Faustina's diary http://www.marian.org/directory_flash.html -
When I look into the future, I am frightened,
But why plunge into the future?
Only the present moment is precious to me,
As the future may never enter my soul at all.
It is no longer in my power,
To change, correct or add to the past;
For neither sages nor prophets could do that.
And so, what the past has embraced I must entrust to God.
O present moment, you belong to me, whole and entire.
I desire to use you as best I can.
And although I am weak and small,
You grant me the grace of your omnipotence.
And so, trusting in Your mercy,
I walk through life like a little child,
Offering You each day this heart
Burning with love for Your greater glory.
O Jesus, eternal Truth, strengthen my feeble forces; You can do all things, Lord. I know that without You all my efforts are in vain. O Jesus, do not hide from me, for I cannot live without You. Listen to the cry of my soul. Your mercy has not been exhausted, Lord, so have pity on my misery. Your mercy surpasses the understanding of all Angels and people put together; and so, although it seems to me that You do not hear me, I put my trust in the ocean of Your mercy, and I know that my hope will not be deceived. (69)
MEDJUGORJE DAY BY DAY
These thoughts for a day are taken from a daily meditation book based on the Messages of Our Lady of Medjugorje by Father Richard J. Beyer, Ave Maria Press.
APRIL 3 - ABANDON YOURSELVES TO ME
Our Lady speaks of the fruits of abandonment today:
"If you would abandon yourselves to me, you would not even feel the passage from this life to the next. You would begin to live the life of heaven on earth." (Locution Jelena & Mirijana 1986).
From the cross when Jesus entrusted his Mother to his apostle John, she was given to all of us as well:
When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing beside her, he said to his mother, "Woman, here is your son." Then he said to the disciple, "Here is your mother." And from that hour the disciple took her into his own home (Jn 19:26-27).
Reflection:
Just as Mary was given to us by Jesus, so we in turn are called to give ourselves to the Blessed Mother.
Let us do just that, using the "Prayer to Give
Oneself to Mary, Mother of Goodness, Love, and Mercy," dictated to Jelena in 1984:
O my Mother, Mother of goodness, love, and mercy, I love you so much, and I now offer myself to you. Save me through your goodness, Your love, and your mercy. I wish to be yours. Deep is my love for you, And I place myself under your protection. Grant to my heart, Mother Mary, A share of your own goodness, That I may someday join you in heaven. In your great love, grant That I may have the grace to love all people As you loved your Son, Jesus Christ.
Grant me the grace to be so merciful That it may touch your own heart. I now offer myself completely to you And ask you to accompany me at each step, For you are full of grace. May I never forget your love and grace; But should I ever lose sight of it, I shall call upon you And you will help me find it again. Amen.
Application:
Since the church has reserved Saturday as Our Lady's special day of the week, you may wish to offer her this prayer of dedication on that day.
Vision to littlest of servants March 31, 2009
While in Church this morning before Mass while praying in front of the BLESSED SACRAMENT I received the following vision.
I saw JESUS standing outside my pew as JESUS OF DIVINE MERCY.
HE then spoke and said, "FORTUNATE IS THE PERSON WHO IS BATHE IN THIS LIGHT THE JUSTICE OF MY FATHER WILL NOT REACH THAT SOUL".
JESUS then said, "I AM JESUS WHO IS MERCY. COME TO ME YOU WHO WEARY I WILL LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD.
I AM JESUS WHO IS MERCY. COME TO ME YOU WHO ARE SINNERS I WILL WASH AWAY THE FILTH.
I AM JESUS WHO IS MERCY. COME TO ME YOU WHO ARE POOR I WILL GIVE YOU THE RICHES OF MY KINGDOM.
I AM JESUS WHO IS MERCY. COME TO ME ALL WHO WORRY AND ARE AFRAID I WILL GIVE A COMFORT THAT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND IN THIS WORLD.
I AM JESUS WHO IS MERCY. COME TO ME YOU WHO FEEL UNWANTED AND UNLOVED I WILL GIVE MY LOVE AND WILL IMMERSE YOU IN MY HEART.
I AM JESUS WHO IS MERCY". "I AM JESUS WHO IS YOUR GOD WHO IS FULL OF LOVE AND TENDERNESS FOR YOU AND WHO LOVES YOU TO DEATH ON THE CROSS.
COME TO ME I AM MERCY. COME TO ME I WILL NOT HARM YOU BUT WILL GIVE YOU LIFE ETERNAL.
COME TO ME I AM JESUS AND I LOVE YOU.
COME TO ME I AM YOUR SAVIOR AND I EAGERLY AWAIT YOU.
COME TO ME NOW. DO NOT DELAY. FALL INTO MY ARMS.
ALLOW YOUR JESUS TO LOVE YOU. MY HEART AWAITS YOU. MY LOVE AWAITS YOU.YOUR GOD AWAITS YOU"!!!
Message to Carol Ameche March 29,2009
External locution through Carol at Ameche Prayer Group, March 29, 2009
"My dearest children, I am your Mother, Mary, the Immaculate One. I come to remind you again, My children, that I am with you. You never have to suffer alone, My dear ones, for always, always I am weeping, I am in pain, I am in great sorrow, I am in great remorse, I am in great disappointment. Whatever it is you suffer, I suffer that same feeling. That same event in your life, I am living with you.
My children be aware of Me walking next to you. Be aware of My Son walking next to you, hearing your every word, feeling your every response to what you hear or see; offering yourself as you do to the Father in Consecration, in the joy of service, in the eagerness to please, in the struggle to please, in the struggle to remain fixed in the Father's Will.
In the times when you are less than you are called to be, we feel those too, My children, as a kind of blow. There is never a disappointment in you. There is never a lessening of Our love for you. There is never a lessening of joy for you. There is never a time when we do not offer you to the Father. There is never a time when we are not filled with gratitude for you.
O My children, think of the unity this describes. Walk in union with those Who walk in union with you, My children; and that includes the entire world who prays for you as you are praying for them. My children, I speak to your minds and will that you might choose to do this in a better way, a more alert and open and grateful way. Be aware, My children, of Our company, Our presence.
It is an enormous gift you receive from the Father, even to be reminded of these gifts. O My children, be open, be open to the gift of the Holy Spirit of God, My beloved Spouse. Do not think of these as old words or no words or nothing is new. As are the words of Scripture, the words now from Heaven are new, always new, in that they are always creating you, making of you a new creation to serve.
My children, it will not be long before you see horrific events. Trust these words. Allow them to move you to be more open to Our Presence and the help We can be in your own preparation for the times, the difficult times, ahead of you. Offer the times that occur in your future, now, in union with the suffering of My Son.
Offer all of the people in the world, now, as they will suffer then in the near future in union with My Son. You can do these things. Be aware, My children. Live in Our presence more.
Reap the rewards, the gifts, the blessings, the graces that come with living in this way. O My dear ones, believe My words. My children, we are one. We are so united. We praise and thank the Father, together, for Jesus through the Holy Spirit. All these things, My children, together, always together.
Come walk with Me, My children. Come pray with Me. Come breathe with Me as I breathe each breath, and say each word, and take each step at your side . It is real, My little ones. My love is real. Thank you, thank you for your fidelity and the tremendous waiting that you offer to the Father's Will. I love you. I love you. We go into serious days of contemplation. We do it together, My dear ones." Amen.
My dear friends, don't forget the bathroom tissue :) C.
Messages not previously released to Jennifer
Jennifer update
While Jennifer continues to receive messages regularly only the following have been approved for release by her Spiritual Director.
Messages not previously released
5/2/06
8:00 AM
My child, it is an important time to take heed to all that I tell you. Know that the time in which you are in is quickly passing. It is a time that mankind should have heeded to the warning of My Mother yet so many still turn away. Many have become lukewarm and have distanced themselves so far from Me that the light of truth would bring them into their judgment.
My child I am showing you these two countries that will join together to control a great number, they are Russia and China. Your country My child is in danger of falling into the hands of these two countries. Many are friends with them and many are enemies with your nation of freedom.
My child your country will be inundated with great suffering, disease, storms and a financial collapse of historic proportions. I have told you to place things in which I desire of you away for I will multiply all so that you have a table of plenty
This is a nation that has so greatly offended Me for being the leader of killing My little ones, yet mankind believes there is no repercussions for so willingly turning away for its Creator for I am Jesus.
My child pray, pray at this time and do novenas and fasting. Offer your daily sufferings to Me for if you only knew the full depth of My love for I am Jesus and My mercy and justice will prevail.
4/18/08
10:45 AM
My child, My peace be with you. Never pray for one to receive justice, always pray for that soul to seek mercy. I tell you this because you would not want anyone whom you have hurt to ask for justice for you. Find peace in all your writings for it is a mission to save souls and to do the will of your Heavenly Father.
It is time to truly gather and truly pray for there is a greater turbulence that is about to come forth. Make sure that you have all the preparations in your home for I say these changes will come forth at an hour that will catch many off guard.
As you begin to see changes in your currency, you will find greater wars rise within areas around you. Neighbor will be against neighbor and plagues will come forth. Again I say to you, it is a time of purification. I allow this purification out of great love for My people. So few know of Me, and those who do have become lukewarm to the truth. Does a father not love his son if he disciplines him for disobedience? For it is his desire to show him in discipline love and guidance and many of My children are being disobedient.
The morals of mankind no longer exist. Woe to the man that seeks to be his own god. It is time for purification. My child, be at peace for I am pleased you have responded to My voice in obedience to the will of your Heavenly Father. Now go forth for I am Jesus and My mercy and justice will prevail.
4/28/08
12:00 PM
My child, I warn you that greater turbulence is about to fall upon your country. For in the Middle East a great darkness lingers and it is a darkness joined by Russia and China, for you do not see what is going on behind closed doors.
You must be more guarded with your family, for too much can linger around and seek harm. Call upon St. Michael for assistance. Know that I am with you each time you speak My words. Be firm with those who seek to advise you for this is a greater mission that you cannot deny. Be firm through the example of love for unless you are firm with love you will not accomplish great things. Now go forth for I am Jesus and My mercy and justice will prevail.
5/27/08
3:05 PM
My child, I come to you now with the fullness of the Trinity. I come to you for I am Jesus the Savior of the world, Divine Mercy itself! This is a time of great change for a new tide has come forth for all that I have spoken to you in My words for the world will now be fulfilled.
Great darkness will soon come and cover this earth and seasons will be altered. All that consumes you now will be of no merit. You will witness catastrophic events. Many will be wandering in search of food and shelter. Many will be in search of light in this dark world. War will rise up and it will collapse your financial abilities in your country for even the rich will be amongst the poor for changes in your currency are soon to come forth.
The west will be shaken to its core and it will awaken the mountains below the sea. I will raise My right hand and the seas will rise up for areas that are will no longer be. Gather your food now for you are soon to witness a great plague that will call many to stand before me.
Know that through all of this that I am with you. My Mother’s Immaculate Heart will triumph. Mankind is in the midst of destroying himself and has lost focus on My true presence in the Eucharist; has lost sight of the life of My little ones in the womb.
The chalice is overflowing for this world must be purified of its filth for the greater survival of humanity. My child, go forth in greater prayer for the floodgates of justice have now opened for I am Jesus and My mercy and justice will prevail.
8/10/08
6:30 PM
My child, My peace be with you. I come to you for the hour is drawing to a close. My child, I give you this message because I am longing for prayers just as My people are longing for peace.
Bind your Rosaries for greater turmoil is going to come. I spoke to you before to be aware of Russia and China. Be aware for there are many Judases that linger around you. Many will seek to condemn you for speaking the truth. Many will seek to guide you in a way that will try and bring forth division. This is a time when you must stay united as a group.
Gather often so that I can give greater graces for being obedient to My words. My mantle of protection is around you.I am pleased that you bless your children under My protection. Know this that the sword of St. Michael has been drawn. Go forth in ways of preparation for you are prepared little and little time remains.
The world is soon to be at war, heed to the words of My mother the words in which she spoke to you for the final act of Satan is raging on and he is seeking his final victims. Recite the Chaplet of My Most Divine Mercy often for the many who are soon to stand before me for I am Jesus and My mercy and justice will prevail.
8/24/08
5:20 PM
My child, it is not the darkness that lingers outside your country rather it is the darkness that is culminating all over America that will simultaneously take over towns and villages. I have warned that your country has been spread to thin and that is why you must have the necessary things to protect yourself from this darkness.
You are seeing how countries are being taken over and food for My people is limited. Your nation is at great vulnerability. Prayer and fasting is needed for the turmoil that lies ahead. Be on guard, be on guard for changes in your currency are soon to come forth, this is a time to truly heed to My words of warning for you country is soon to face a great disruption. Now go forth for I am Jesus and be at peace for My mercy and justice will prevail.
http://www.wordsfromjesus.com/index.html
Our Lady of the Sierras March 27,2009
Message of March 27th, 2009 Saint Michael Speaks
The following verbal message was received and audibly recorded during the Friday night rosary at Mary’s Knoll. Of interest this was the first public message given during this lent of 2009. As in the past when St. Michael speaks it’s with a powerful voice that was strong enough to be heard by many others.
"I speak at the command of My Lord. Repent, Reform and Rejoice. The Almighty has commanded these words to be spoken. During this holy time look deeply within your hearts .. see how your offenses have caused great sorrow to the Lord who loves you.
Reform as you confess your sins … and then little ones rejoice, as he has touched and healed you thru His forgiveness. In truly learning how to love you shall know of His presence. You, will be the instruments He has chosen thru these difficult moments . these difficult final times into which He is gathering all of his servants. Let your hearts not be troubled but be filled with the confidence that God truly loves you and truly wishes you to be with Him.
No matter what your state of life or physical being He is with you and seeks to draw you closer to Him. Each one, no matter what the physical condition plays an important role in the salvation for mankind. For in suffering you will find the joy that God Himself found upon the cross knowing that it was not wasted. It was a gift from God so too, you must realize and accept that all things permitted by God are used by Him in this special way.
Wake up . wake up and see before it is too late. For I am not here to cause you concern but to strengthen you to tell you of God’s mercy and to tell you that you are armed with His love and His strength. When you say, "I am unable to do what you have called me to do", Our Lord comes to your rescue . if you but say . It is with your strength and your strength alone I obey . I follow and I surrender . to the Holy One of God.
Peace and only peace He brings you".
(Recipient) "God is with us this night. It was He, Michael, who came as God’s Messenger". "Tongues".
Vision to littlest of servants March 30, 2009
While in Church this morning before Mass while praying in front of the BLESSED SACRAMENT I received the following vision.
I saw JESUS and HE was outside my pew. I could see that HE looked like HE had just been scourged with HIS hands tied in front of HIM and WOUNDS all over HIS BODY.
HE then told me that the priests, bishops, and cardinals were SCOURGING HIM again by their disobedience to HIS PETER, THE POPE.
I then saw a priest, a bishop, and a cardinal all dressed up in their religious clothing. JESUS then spoke to me and told me that although they appear as HOLY on the outside by their DRESS they are DEAD to HIM on the inside.
That they appear to serve HIM by their DRESS and RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES but deny the POWER of HIS CHURCH, THE HOLY SPIRIT!!!
I then saw the priest, the bishop, and the cardinal smiling as people were lined up with whips striking JESUS on HIS BACK.
JESUS spoke again and told me that by their disobedience the shepherds were leading the flock away from the CHURCH and its TEACHINGS and as a result the flock was now adding to HIS WOUNDS by their disobedience.
JESUS SPEAKS. I AM DESIRE THAT YOU OBEY, PRAY, AND LOVE MY PETER WHO IS POPE BENEDICT XVI. HE IS YOUR LEADER. HE IS YOUR DEAR, DEAR, PAPA. LOVE HIM!!! LOVE HIM!!! LOVE HIM!!!
Medjugorje Day By Day Apr 02- Pray to understand the Fathers will
"In the Virgin's example of silent and fruitful listening, contemplation helps grasp the presence of the Living One in the Eucharist and aids in transfiguring the deaths that mark the earthly city into a commitment for life and hope in the resurrection" (Pope John Paul II, Servant of God).
"You, eternal Father, are the table that offers us as food the Lamb, your only-begotten Son. He is the most exquisite of foods for us . . . that we receive in Holy Communion, which feeds and strengthens us while we are pilgrim travelers in this life" (St. Catherine of Siena).
Mother Teresa
Never let anything so fill you with pain or sorrow so as to make you forget the joy of Christ Risen.
Meditations by Padre Pio -
Apr 2 It is necessary to be strong to become great: this is our duty. Life is a struggle from which we cannot withdraw, but we must triumph (CE,33).
Archbishop Fulton Sheen
-Where is the true passion of politics?
"Because we hate certain things, other passions which are related to struggle with difficulties also arise... Coming back to want of fire and enthusiasm in our politicians, the reason is rather obvious. They have no great central overwhelming cause to which they are dedicated with the full fervor of their being, and they have no great shock at evil or wrong."
St. Faustina's diary http://www.marian.org/directory_flash.html -
Jesus, my Love, today gave me to understand how much He loves me, although there is such an enormous gap between us, the Creator and the creature; and yet, in a way, there is something like equality: love fills up the gap. He Himself descends to me and makes me capable of communing with Him. I immerse myself in Him, losing myself as it were; and yet, under His loving gaze, my soul gains strength and power and an awareness that it loves and is especially loved. It knows that the Mighty One protects it. Such prayer, though short, benefits the soul greatly, and whole hours of ordinary prayer do not give the soul that light which is given by a brief moment of this higher form of prayer. (815)
I have come to understand today that even if I did not accomplish any of the things the Lord is demanding of me, I know that I shall be rewarded as if I had fulfilled everything, because He sees the intention with which I begin, and even if He called me to himself today, the work would not suffer at all by that, because He himself is the Lord of both the work and the worker.
My part is to love Him to folly; all works are nothing more than a tiny drop before Him. It is love that has meaning and power and merit. He has opened up great horizons in my soul-love compensates for the chasms. (822)
MEDJUGORJE DAY BY DAY
These thoughts for a day are taken from a daily meditation book based on the Messages of Our Lady of Medjugorje by Father Richard J. Beyer, Ave Maria Press.
APRIL 2 - PRAY TO UNDERSTAND THE FATHER'S LOVE
Our Lady speaks of understanding the will of the Father and his love:
O children! Remember that the only way you can be always with me, and know the will of the Father, is to pray. That is why I call you again today. Do not let my calls go unheeded. Above all else, continue to pray, for then you will understand the Father's will and his love for you (Locutionist Jelena & Mirijana May 16, 1987).
In Matthew's gospel, Christ also speaks of the Father and his promised reward to those who pray:
And whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, so that they may be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward. But whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father in secret; and then your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you (Mt 6:5-6).
Reflection:
Prayer to God the Father is powerful, for among other things, "you will understand the Father's will and his love for you," as Mary tells us today. Humble prayer, "in secret", as Jesus advises in our gospel reading is always heard by the Father and swiftly answered.
The following "Petition to God" was dictated to Jelena, one of the Medjugorje locutionists, by the Blessed Mother. It was distributed throughout the church by the priest at Medjugorje. Let us offer it in response to the Virgin's message today:
O God, our hearts are deeply obscured, despite our bond to your heart. Our hearts are rent between you and Satan; between good and evil; enlighten and unify them with your grace. Do not permit two loves to exist in us, or two faiths; grant that we may never be torn between lying and sincerity, love and hatred, honesty and dishonesty, humility and pride.
Help us to raise our hearts to you like those of children. May you renew and fill our hearts with peace; may the longing for peace grow within us. May your holy will and love dwell in us that we may truly desire to be your children. Remember our past devotion and help us to again receive your Spirit.
With open hearts we seek that you will be done in us. With open souls we seek your tender mercy. May your mercy strengthen us to recognize our sins which make us impure. Lord God, we wish to be your children, humble and devout, sincere and cherished, as you desire us to be.
And may you, brother Jesus, intercede with the Father, that he may bless us with his goodness and inspire us to respond with goodness. Help us, Lord Jesus, to comprehend the Father's infinite love and manifold gifts, that we may never fail to please him with works of love and peace. Amen.
Application:
Offer this Petition to God once more today, perhaps this evening. May it be a prayer from your heart.
Medjugorje Day By Day Apr 01 - May you be the hope and joy of mankind
"Mankind will not have peace until it turns with trust to My mercy," Jesus
told St. Maria Faustina of the Blessed Sacrament, "Adore, in the Blessed
Sacrament, My Heart, which is full of mercy." "I want Adoration to take place . . .
for the intention of imploring Mercy for the world." (Divine Mercy Diary,
300, 1572, & 1070)
Pope John Paul II to Archbishop
Mother Teresa
"The cross is the proof that He loved us and the Tabernacle is the proof that He loves us now with tender compassion".
The Cross is a thorny fruit which outside is most pungent. After the thorns and bark are removed, one finds a precious and savory fruit, that only she who has the patience to endure the annoyance of the punctures, can come to discover the secret of the preciousness and the taste of that fruit. And only she who has come to discover this secret keeps it with love. And all the others look at it with contempt and despise it.
Meditations by Padre Pio -
Apr 1 Doesn't the Holy Spirit tells us that when the soul approaches God it must be prepared for temptations? Courage, therefore, courage my good daughter. Fight valiantly and you will receive the prize of strong souls (Letters III, p. 427).
Archbishop Fulton Sheen
The Passion of Love and Hate
"The root of all passions are love and its opposite, hate. Hence our passions are either for the pursuit of what we love, or escape from what we hate."
St. Faustina's diary http://www.marian.org/directory_flash.html -
Jesus, lover of human salvation, draw all souls to the divine life. May the greatness of Your mercy be praised here on earth and in eternity. O great lover of souls, who in Your boundless compassion opened the salutary fountains of mercy so that weak souls may be fortified in this life's pilgrimage, Your mercy runs through our life like a golden thread and maintains in good order the contact of our being with God.
For He does not need anything to make Him happy; so everything is solely the work of His mercy. My senses are transfixed with joy when God grants me a deeper awareness of that great attribute of His; namely, His unfathomable mercy. (1466)
Jesus, hide me in Your mercy and shield me against everything that might terrify my soul. Do not let my trust in Your mercy be disappointed. Shield me with the omnipotence of Your mercy, and judge me leniently as well. (1480)
MEDJUGORJE DAY BY DAY
These thoughts for a day are taken from a daily meditation book based on the Messages of Our Lady of Medjugorje by Father Richard J. Beyer, Ave Maria Press.
APRIL 1 - MAY YOU BE THE JOY OF MANKIND
The Blessed Virgin speaks of joy today:
"Dear Children, persevere in prayer so that your hearts may be filled with joy. Dear children, may you be the hope and joy of mankind, But you can only achieve this through prayer. Pray, pray! (Visionary Prayer Group May 3rd, 1986).
In his prayer to the Father, Jesus speaks of conveying his joy to his disciples:
While I was with them, I protected them in your name that you have given me. I guarded the, and not one of them was lost except the one destined to be lost, so that the scripture might be fulfilled. But now I am coming to you, and I speak these things in the world so that they may have my joy made complete in themselves (Jn17:12-13)
Reflection:
Joy is a unique quality of the Christian life. It seems to be born of trust in God's love for us and for all aspects of our lives. Fr. Slavko Barbaric, spiritual director to the visionaries, recently gave a sermon on Our Lady's messages of prayer and joy.
Here, in part, is what he said:
Normally, after meeting someone, you need time to get to know him, tell him about yourself, exchange views, and so forth. However, if our prayer only consists of an occasional "hello" to someone who only occupies a corner of our lives, then we probably aren't going to experience great joy.
The problem is that we all want joy but we're not willing to follow the path that leads to its source: prayer from the heart. That is why Our Lady asks us so urgently to, "pray, pray!" It is the means to happiness.
Application:
Today the Mother of God asks that we make our hearts, "joyful through the means of prayer." To this end, try to extend and deepen your prayer so that you will more fully experience that joy.
Medjugorje Day By Day Mar 31 - Open your hearts to the Holy Spirit
"Whenever we are shaken by the sight of evil spreading in the universe . . .
we should not forget that such unleashing of the forces of sin is overcome by the saving power of Christ. Whenever the words of consecration are uttered in the Mass and the Body and Blood of Christ become present in the act of the sacrifice, the triumph of love over hatred, of holiness over sin, is also present. Every Eucharistic Celebration is stronger than all the evil in the universe; it means real, concrete accomplishment of the redemption" (Pope John Paul II).
Bl. Elizabeth of the Trinity, Carmelite Nun (1880-1906) France:
Bl. Elizabeth wrote, "When Our Lord was on earth, the Gospel says `a secret power went out from Him,' at His touch the sick recovered their health, the dead were restored to life. Well, He is still living! living in the tabernacle in His adorable Sacrament." "When you are close to the tabernacle in which love incarnate dwells, there is no distance."
Mother Teresa -
We must say, " I belong to you. You can do whatever you like. "
And this is our strength and this is the joy of the Lord.
Meditations by Padre Pio -
Accept all the suffering and incomprehension that comes from Above. In this way you will perfect and sanctity yourself (FSP, 119).
Archbishop Fulton Sheen
Passion is not unconscious!
"The eye has a reflex action when someone is about to thrust his finger into it, but passion is a conscious affair; it is something that happens to a creature endowed with reason and free will."
St. Faustina's diary http://www.marian.org/directory_flash.html -
After I had gone into the refectory, during the reading, my whole being found itself plunged in God. Interiorly, I saw God looking at us with great pleasure. I remained alone with the Heavenly Father. At that moment, I had a deeper knowledge of the Three Divine Persons, whom we shall contemplate for all eternity and, after millions of years, shall discover that we have just barely begun our contemplation. Oh, how great is the mercy of God, who allows man to participate in such a high degree in His divine happiness! At the same time, what great pain pierces my heart [at the thought] that so many souls have spurned this happiness. (1439)
Write, speak of My mercy. Tell souls where they are to look for solace; that is, in the Tribunal of Mercy [the Sacrament of Reconciliation] There the greatest miracles take place [and] are incessantly repeated. To avail oneself of this miracle, it is not necessary to go on a great pilgrimage or to carry out some external ceremony; it suffices to come with faith to the feet of My representative and to reveal to him one's misery, and the miracle of Divine Mercy will be fully demonstrated.
Were a soul like a decaying corpse so that from a human standpoint, there would be no [hope of] restoration and everything would already be lost, it is not so with God. The miracle of Divine Mercy restores that soul in full. Oh, how miserable are those who do not take advantage of the miracle of God's mercy!... (1448)
MEDJUGORJE DAY BY DAY
These thoughts for a day are taken from a daily meditation book based on the Messages of Our Lady of Medjugorje by Father Richard J. Beyer, Ave Maria Press.
Mar 31 - OPEN YOUR HEARTS TO THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit is the topic of Our Lady's message today:
"Dear Children, during these days I call you to especially open your hearts to the Holy Spirit, who is working through you. Open your hearts and surrender your lives to Jesus so that he can work through your hearts and strengthen you in faith (Weekly Message May 23, 1985).
And from Acts:
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon yon; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8).
Reflections:
Jesus wishes to give us the power of the Holy Spirit, and the Blessed Mother asks us to be open to receive his power. With faith and openness, then let us pray to the Spirit using The Sequence of the Holy Spirit, one of the loveliest prayer-poems of the church:
Holy Spirit, Lord of light, from the clear celestial height Thy pure beaming radiance give. Come, thou Father of the poor, Come, with treasures which endure; Come, thou light of all that live!
Thou, of all consolers best, Thou, the soul's delightful guest, Dost refreshing peace bestow; Thou in toil art comfort sweet; Pleasant coolness in the heat; Solace in the midst of woe.
Light immortal, light divine, Visit thou these hearts of thine, And our inmost being fill: If thou take thy grace away, Nothing pure in man will stay; All his good is turned to ill.
Heal our wounds, our strength renew; On our dryness pour thy dew; Wash the stains of guilt away; Bend the stubborn heart and will; Melt the frozen, warm the chill; Guide the steps that go astray.
Thou, on us who evermore Thee confess and thee adore, With thy sevenfold gifts descend: Give us comfort when we die; Give us life with thee on high; Give us joys that never end.
Application:
Make it a habit to pray to the Holy Spirit each day, as the Virgin asks of us.
Fair use for those in the African Diaspora who would otherwise not be exposed to such 17 U.S.C
SHORT POWERFUL PRAYER THROUGH ST. JOSEPH
"Glorious St. Joseph, tenderhearted father, faithful
guardian of Jesus, chaste spouse of the Mother of
God, I ask you to join me in praising God the Father
through His Divine Son who died on the cross and
rose again to give us sinners new life. Through the
Holy Name of Jesus, pray with me that we may obtain
from the eternal Father the favor we ask. (here
state your intention)."
Say this prayer for nine consecutive days.
Fear not! God is your shelter (the 23rd Psalm and the Lord’s Prayer. God never fails. Don’t fail him. Call on Jesus. Jesus on the mainline, tell him what you want!
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BLACK CATHOLIC GOSPEL RADIO (Afrocentric Rosary, Stations of Cross, Chaplet of Divine Mercy)
AFROCENTRIC CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION
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FRIDAY-AFROCENTRIC SORROWFUL MYSTERIES OF ROSARY , AND STATIONS OF THE CROSS
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STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Part I
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Part II
http://www.angelfire.com/realm/blackcatholics/blog/14_StationsoftheCrossVIII-End_Artist_Album.mp3"
For further information:
BLACK CHRISTIANITY’S AFRICAN BEGINNINGS
http://www.angelfire.com/realm/blackcatholics/
BLACK CATHOLICS BLOG
http://blackcatholicsprophecymeditations.blogspot.com
Black, African Saints
www.angelfire.com/realm/blackcatholics/BlackSaintsMysticHoly.html
Black and African Catholics Prophecy Meditations
www.angelfire.com/realm/blackcatholics/recentmeditations.html
http://www.angelfire.com/realm/blackcatholics/blog/
Black African Catholics Coptic, Latin rite, Orthodox Prophecies Meditations
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