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Then your God spoke, " Dear remnant children, satan is using every trick possible to seduce My children. He wants your soul and will leave no stone unturned to lure you from Me. Remember - - -he IS POWERFUL!
Be strong! Stay awake! Resist temptation! Pray and stay very close to Me. My Jesus gave His life for you so repent for all you've done and for all you've failed to do.
Around the world, daily, My messages are coming true. Are YOU ready for THE DAY?"
Message to J.N.S.R. Feb.11, 2009
The Equilibrium of the World is in the poor
February 11, 2009 - Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes
Leave the giants on the ground.
It is 4:30 a.m. and I know that the Lord wishes to instruct me, for all His children. Jesus is asking us to keep watch.
Money and Power seek to lead all Countries towards a disaster of unprecedented proportion, a World Revolution.
The Evil One wants to annihilate all of Creation. Just as GOD has dismantled in one stroke, the fortress of World Capitalism, bringing men in one same situation.
Here is Power in action, to set on their feet all those faulty giants, responsible for this Planetary Catastrophe.
In spite of their broken feet and their shaky bodies, they try to make them stand, by forcing them to swallow the food that they are accustomed to: "dollar bills" that they had, without digesting.
The banks, continually re-inflated, are becoming like baskets with many holes. Are those men in Power trying to relive the era of the Splendors of this very rich and unconscious Society, that left in place the corpses of empty factories, abandoned work sites, closed businesses, establishments with no activity, warehouses without goods, only creating despairing and scattered families.
Are they blind, those who continually run, busying themselves elsewhere with their endless strikes and manifestations of all kinds? In vain, they scream their political opinions and social demands, before the leaders who are endowed with all qualities, except common sense.
Where are they running to? Only those people in Power can answer: towards NOTHING.
No leader can now open the Entrance door! Only the Exit remains, for all, but no one finds the courage to admit defeat!
Why hide the Truth? Why hide it from ourselves? Because everyone wants to believe in it, and because no one understands anything anymore. So, everyone follows - what? who?
THE MOVEMENT
And then, as this becomes contagious, all Countries, one after the other, are going through the same motions, and march while screaming, and the men in Power, behind their windows are watching - who? what? - the movement that threatens to perpetuate itself, if this continues this way.
THE CHANGE
My children, says the Lord, "GOD is the Superior Spirit", Magnificent in every way, Mighty and Liberating, but His condition for reigning, is to follow the only rule which He adopted for Himself and for His children, IT IS THE ONE OF FREEDOM.
The Divine Intelligence invites everyone within this non-imposed Freedom. But it gives each one the capacity of taking his own decision: everyone becomes responsible for his actions......even before a superior authority.
From your Freedom depends the choice that you will make.
GOD has foreseen it all, including this time when eyes see no more, when ears are plugged, like the hearts that only feel superficial matters, always turning to the same person: "oneself".
You all have to change your ways. You must. Not even university studies, as well as any school studies, could teach mankind in which state the World is, at the present time! - and what must be done.
"We are faced with an event on a Planetary scale". What you see applies more to the public at large rather than to the specialists. From your understanding and your enthusiasm, depends the way you will approach this change that is necessary, and that you have to face, for you also are about to have to change! It is then necessary to remember that the True GOD is in each religion and that for Everyone, He
is LOVE and LIFE, and everyone has a share of His Holy Spirit, depending on the degree of your LOVE.
GOD says to you:
"Love one another as I have loved you".
The fly that is in a closed bottle, flies in a circle and cannot find its way out unless a straw is inserted in the bottle and it can climb out at the top.
For man, the image is the same. He will turn in circles for a long time before he understands that he needs a ladder to lift himself up and come out of his prison (from the bottle that the World has become), where, like the fly, he shut himself in.
(Genesis 28: 12) - The vision of Jacob's ladder.
Jacob had a dream. A ladder was set up on earth and was reaching heaven. Angels of GOD were going up and down on it. Now, the Eternal One was at the top of it. He said: " I AM the Eternal One, the GOD of ABRAHAM your Father, and the GOD of ISAAC. The ground you are lying on, I shall give it to you and to your descendants."
THE RECONCILIATION
Understand! says the Lord, that the story of Jacob is still going on in Time. After meeting his brother Esau, the reconciliation occurred between them. But if Jacob obtained all the goods that were necessary to him, it is because of the LOVE and OBEDIENCE to GOD, for the Word of God is "Wisdom and Truth".
By taking Jacob's ladder, you will meet the Divine Family who blesses you, and returns you to Earth to complete this work already started: "to find the way out of this maze" - from which shall rise the New Earth. It was necessary to pull yourselves up to Heaven in order to receive GOD's Blessing, to start hearing and receiving His Wisdom that will guide you on the right path.
Of your merit then, depends whether you see appear before your eyes, "this New Earth". But before, GOD says to you: "The delivery will be painful and long, unless you resort to "the Great Doctor", for He alone controls and determines the Hour. Therefore, open your eyes and your ears to hear the voice of GOD who says:
"Man - I come to your spirit, and I will be your last upheaval to experience, within yourself and within each of you. For before the rebirth of your Earth, you will, each one of you, have to be reborn in the Spirit; you have to want it; you have to desire it and call Me, so as to receive My Identity.
My Voice is directed to the entire World. GOD is coming to you to reveal Himself, for I don't want My sheep to get lost. I come to extend My Knowledge to those who will transmit it, for the walls must crumble, the locks must open, the routes must communicate.
No one can save himself on his own.
"You shall all be saved,
or you shall all perish".
And I repeat to you all:
"Love one another,
as I have loved you."
The Time is here for the full force of the elements to multiply. The skies will weep continually, the earth will open up, fire will rule upon men. But I repeat to you all, everything will go according to your merits. Earn GOD's Peace.
GOD alone has the possibility of ordering the elements,
and the elements obey GOD alone.
Remember that!
Power is given to you to guide, not to crush. GOD alone can unite men around His Authority.
It is not from man invested with Power that laws must come, but rather from GOD, for GOD is Just.
In the affairs of the world, look in priority, at LIFE. Protect it, search for Truth, Justice and PEACE.
Help the poor and the handicapped. Hold the lie in horror. Turn your eyes, even just a little: you will see GOD right beside you. Return to Me.
JESUS-SAVIOUR.
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Message given from Jesus to patsy soto April 25, 2009 - Saturday
1:08 pm
Approved for Release by Reverend Fr. William Lauriola and Reverend Fr. Paul M. Caporali, Spiritual Advisors for His Teaching Ministry - 1:53 pm 4-25-09
Praise be to Jesus for Jesus is Lord, Saviour, Redeemer, Reconciler of all nations,
Little one, thank you for opening your heart to My Words. In these very special days of prayer where My children gather together, during My Novenas For World Peace, I bring very special graces upon this very sad world. You were sad that only a few attended My Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, this because in your own words in prayer, you felt that because My Beloved Son With the Consecrated Hands, should have more in attendance, since it was his sacrifice to come out in the evening to Celebrate My Holy Mass. But as you heard during the Gospel of my apostles and the five loaves of Bread, the children made the sacrifice to come to hear Me speak.
The apostles were in amazement when I invited them to feed the five thousand people in attendance, wondering how this was even a possibility. You My little one, were saddened because there were so few, But Am I Not your Jesus of Mercy? As I multiplied the five loaves of bread to feed the five thousand children, I multiplied the GRACES UPON MY CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE,
AS WELL AS THE GRACES UPON THE WORLD, and because of the Sacrifice of My Beloved Son to come out in the evening to offer My Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, MU LTIPLE GRACES WERE PLACED UPON MY BELOVED SON WITH THE CONSECRATED HANDS! Oh My children, I understand the ways of the world, coming home from work very tired and not wanting to get back into the busyness of traffic, working at home all day to take care of the family, the ways of the world’s complacency to want you to withdraw from any spiritual light to your souls.
For you see My Children, if you would only see the Greatness of the Many Graces I will shower upon you for your sacrifice to come during this little time that you will have My Novena in your state, you would not be able to withstand your joy! My little one was right in feeling saddened, because you have such few priests left in this world, that you do not see how important it is to take this time of Grace with your priests , that are offering their precious time to give you the Greatest Gift you can ever receive, that of My Holy Sacrifice of My Mass.
The more the sacrifice you offer to Me your Jesus of Mercy, the MORE PEACE YOU WILL SEE IN YOUR FAMILIES! The more sacrifice you offer to Me Your Jesus of Mercy, you will find the Joy in offering sacrifice. Five thousand children made the sacrifice to come to see and hear me speak on that day, yet I Am Present In Every Celebration of My Holy Sacrifice of My Mass and the church es remain empty.
During this Novena of Graces, My Novena For World Peace I AM OFFERING YOU, WON’T YOU OPEN YOUR HEARTS TO RECEIVE ME ?! I AM YOUR JESUS OF MERCY
Little one please open to ISAIAH Ch 52, V 1 thru 3 - Awake awake, put on your strength O Zion Put on your glorious garments O Jerusalem Holy City. No longer shall the uncircumcised or the unclean enter you. 2 Shake off the dust, ascend to the throne, Jerusalem; Loose the bonds from your neck, O captive daughter Zion! 3 For thus says the Lord; your were sold for nothing, and with out money you shall be redeemed.
Medjugorje Day By Day Apr 27 - Say "yes!" to Jesus now!
Message of April 25, 2006
"Dear children! Also today I call you to have more trust in me and my Son. He has conquered by His death and resurrection and, through me, calls you to be a part of His joy. You do not see God, little children, but if you pray you will feel His nearness. I am with you and intercede before God for each of you. Thank you for having responded to my call."
Message of April 25, 2005 from Medjugorje
"Dear children! Also today, I call you to renew prayer in your families. By prayer and the reading of Sacred Scripture, may the Holy Spirit, who will renew you, enter into your families. In this way, you will become teachers of the faith in your family. By prayer and your love, the world will set out on a better way and love will begin to rule in the world. Thank you for having responded to my call."
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"Nourished and sustained by the Eucharist, Catholics cannot but feel stimulated to tend towards that full unity for which Christ hoped in the Cenacle.
Peter's Successor knows that he must take on this supreme desire of the Divine Master in a particularly special way.
To him, indeed, has been entrusted the duty of strengthening his brethren . . . . 'Mane nobiscum, Domine!' Stay with us Lord! This invocation, which forms the dominant theme of John Paul II's Apostolic Letter for the Year of the Eucharist, is the prayer that comes spontaneously from my heart as I turn to begin the ministry to which Christ has called me.
Like Peter, I too renew to Him my unconditional promise of faithfulness. He alone I intend to serve as I dedicate myself totally to the service of His Church" (Pope Benedict XVI, April 20, 2005).
"You left us Yourself in the Sacrament of the Altar, and You opened wide Your mercy to us. There is no misery that could exhaust You; You have called us all to this fountain of love, to this spring of God's compassion. Here is the tabernacle of Your mercy, here is the remedy for all our ills . . . . Be adored, O God, in the work of Your mercy . . . . Here is the living fountain of Your mercy, here souls receive consolation and refreshment" (St. Faustina, Divine Mercy Diary).
Cardinal Siri to Bishop Hnilica 1989
Mother Teresa
Everything is God's to give and to take away, so share what you've been given, and that includes yourself.
Daily reading from St. Faustina's diary
Today the Lord said to me, My daughter, My pleasure and delight, nothing will stop Me from granting you graces. Your misery does not hinder My mercy. My daughter, write that the greater the misery of a soul, the greater its right to My mercy; [urge] all souls to trust in the unfathomable abyss of My mercy, because I want to save them all. On the cross, the fountain of My mercy was opened wide by the lance for all souls-no one have I excluded! (1182)
O my Jesus, nothing can lower my ideals, that is, the love which I have for You. Although the path is very thorny, I do not fear to go ahead. Even if a hailstorm of persecutions covers me; even if my friends forsake me; even if all things conspire against me, and the horizon grows dark; even if a raging storm breaks out, and I feel I am quite alone and must brave it all; still, fully at peace, I will trust in Your mercy, O my God, and my hope will not be disappointed. (1195)
Meditations by Padre Pio
When there is no time for both, meditation is to be preferred to vocal prayer, because it is more fruitful.
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 27 - SAY YES TO JESUS NOW!
In a message to Jelena, the locutionist, on commitment, Our Lady said:
« Dear Children, it is truly a great thing when God calls men. Think how sad it would be to let those opportunities pass without taking advantage of them. So do not wait for tomorrow or the day after. Say « yes! » to Jesus now! And may your « yes! » be forever. » (locutionist Jelena & Mirijana May 16, 1987).
When Christ called his disciples, their « yes » was immediate:
As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. And he said to them, « Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men, » Immediately they left their nets and followed him (Mt 4:18-10).
Reflection:
An anonymous writer once wrote, « There are two words used a great deal by Jesus in the gospels. One is `come' and the other is `go'. It's no use coming unless you go, and it's no use going unless you come. Christ call us, as he did his apostles, to make a commitment, a lifetime decision, for him. And at the right time, we are then sent forth to draw others to him through our word and example. First `come,' then `go' » This is precisely the message of Our Lady today.
Application:
In your prayer this day, using your own words, commit yourself completely to Christ and his Mother.
Medjugorje Day By Day Apr 26 - Love even for those from whom evil co
"I ask this [devotion to the Eucharistic Jesus] in a special way of priests, about whom I am thinking in this moment with great affection. The priestly ministry was born in the Cenacle, together with the Eucharist, as my venerated
predecessor John Paul II underlined so many times. 'The priestly life must have in a special way a 'Eucharistic form', he wrote in his last Letter for Holy Thursday. The devout daily celebration of Holy Mass, the center of the life and mission of every priest, contributes to this end" (Pope Benedict XVI, April 20, 2005).
"Behold, for you I have established a throne of mercy on earth—the tabernacle—and from this throne I desire to enter into your heart. You can come to me at any moment, at any time; I want to speak to you and desire to grant you grace." "My Heart overflows with great mercy for souls, and especially for poor sinners. If only they could understand that I am the best of Fathers to them and that it is for them that the Blood and Water flowed from My Heart . . .
For them I dwell in the tabernacle as King of Mercy. I desire to bestow grace upon souls" (Words of Jesus to St. Maria Faustina).
Mother Teresa
It is a poverty to decide that a child must die so that you may live as you wish.
Meditations by Padre Pio
Apr 26 In our thoughts and at confession we must not dwell on our sins that have been already confessed. Because of our contrition Jesus has forgiven them at the tribunal of penance. There He faced us and our miseries like a creditor in front of a debtor. With a gesture of infinite generosity He tore up and destroyed the bills we have signed with our sins, which we could certainly not have paid without the help of His divine clemency.
To go back to these sins, to bring them up again just to have them forgiven again, because of doubt that they were really and abundantly remitted, would this not be considered a lack of trust in the goodness which He proved by His tearing up every document of debt contracted through sin?… Dwell on them, if it is a source of comfort for your soul. By all means think of the offences against justice, wisdom and the infinite mercy of God, but only for the purpose of weeping redemptive tears of repentance and love (GF 169).
Archbishop Fulton Sheen
26-The less said the better sometimes!
"There are moments when it is very difficult to express one's views, for example, when a husband is asked how he likes his wife's new hat, or how he likes her new Italian haircut - which to him resembles unstrung spaghetti. Women, when faced with something they do not like, generally go into ecstasies of praise in order to cover up their real mind. Men generally descend to monosyllables or a long grunt. When a man gets mad at his wife at cards he generally calls her `dear' but with such a coolness as to make her think she is a `Frigidear'. Tact, in such difficult moments, does not mean lying, nor smoothness at the expense of truth, but it does mean circumspection."
St. Faustina's diary http://www.marian.org/directory_flash.html -
When I went for adoration, I heard these words: My beloved daughter, write down these words, that today My Heart has rested in this convent [the Cracow house]. Tell the world about My mercy and My love.
The flames of mercy are burning Me. I desire to pour them out upon human souls. Oh, what pain they cause Me when they do not want to accept them!
My daughter, do whatever is within your power to spread devotion to My mercy. I will make up for what you lack. Tell aching mankind to snuggle close to My merciful Heart, and I will fill it with peace.
Tell [all people], My daughter, that I am Love and Mercy itself. When a soul approaches Me with trust, I fill it with such an abundance of graces that it cannot contain them within itself, but radiates them to other souls. (1074)
Write this: Everything that exists is enclosed in the bowels of My mercy, more deeply than an infant in its mother's womb. How painfully distrust of My goodness wounds Me! Sins of distrust wound Me most painfully. (1076)
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 26 - LOVE EVEN THOSE FROM WHOM EVIL COMES
Today the Mother of God calls us to love not only our neighbor, but our enemies as well:
"Dear Children, I call you to the love of neighbor and love even for those from whom evil comes to you. In loving this way, you will be able to discern the intentions of hearts. Pray and love, dear children! By love you can do even that which you think is impossible. (Weekly Message November 7, 1985).
This call of Our Lady in Medjugorje is an echo of Christ 's words in the gospel of Matthew:
You have heard that it was said, "You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy." But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be children to your Father in heaven; for he make his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous.
For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet your brothers and sisters, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? (Mt 5L43-47).
Reflection:
"Love will conquer hate," wrote Gandhi, who was familiar with Christ 's words in the gospel today. Gandhi based his life on that premise, and was empowered to transform his native land. Love never fails, for it is the greatest power in the universe, the essence of God
Application:
In the program of Alcoholics Anonymous, it 's recognized that hatreds or resentments will soon drive a sober member back to drinking. The remedy: pray for the offender each day for fourteen days, and the grace of God will melt the hatred. "He will do for us," says the Big Book of A. A., "what we cannot do for ourselves." Try this remedy, similar to the one Our Lady recommends in her message today, when the need arises.
Medjugorje Day By Day Apr 25 - ST. MARK EVANGELIST
Message of April 25, 2009
"Dear children! Today I call you all to pray for peace and to witness it in your families so that peace may become the highest treasure on this peaceless earth. I am your Queen of Peace and your mother. I desire to lead you on the way of peace, which comes only from God. Therefore, pray, pray, pray. Thank you for having responded to my call."
"He is my only thought, my memory, my Paradise, my Heaven on earth! He is my Eucharist, my ideal, my very breath, my good and my drink! He is melodious
music to me, sweetness itself, the nectar and scent of my soul, my strength, my delight, my measure, my desire! He calls forth my love in deifying me. He gives me life while taking it away. He sets my heart on fire, inflaming it with his glances . . . His beauty . . . His smiles . . . His love" (Concepcion Cabrera de Armida, Servant of God).
Mother Teresa
It is a kingly act to assist the fallen
Meditations by Padre Pio -
I would undergo death an infinite number of times rather than deliberately offend the Lord (Letters I p 910).
Archbishop Fulton Sheen
25-Honesty and innocence are lost too soon in growing out of childhood
"In regards insincerity, children do not have this duplicity because they are natural and it is acquired. If their mother tells them to tell a stranger at the door that she is not at home, they will invariably say, `My mother told me to tell you that she is not at home.' I know of a mother who, after an introduction to several ladies who had dropped in for tea, asked her child, `Now which one did I say was my best friend?' The child in the presence of all answered, `The one with the big teeth.' It takes some falling away from the childlike simplicity that purchases Heaven, before one develops the film of dishonesty."
St. Faustina's diary http://www.marian.org/directory_flash.html -
I am going forward through life amidst rainbows and storms, but with my head held high with pride, for I am a royal child. I feel that the blood of Jesus is circulating in my veins, and I have put my trust in the great mercy of the Lord. (992)
Jesus is commanding me to make a novena before the Feast of Mercy, and today I am to begin it for the conversion of the whole world and for the recognition of the Divine Mercy... so that every soul will praise My goodness. I desire trust from My creatures. Encourage souls to place great trust in My fathomless mercy. Let the weak, sinful soul have no fear to approach Me, for even if it had more sins than there are grains of sand in the world, all would be drowned in the unmeasurable depths of My mercy. (1059)
My Jesus, support me when difficult and stormy days come, days of testing, days of ordeal, when suffering and fatigue begin to oppress my body and my soul. Sustain me, Jesus, and give me strength to bear suffering. Set a guard upon my lips that they may address no word of complaint to creatures. Your most merciful Heart is all my hope. I have nothing for my defense but only Your mercy; in it lies all my trust. (1065)
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 25 - ST. MARK, EVANGELIST
On the feast of St. Mark, author of the second gospel, it would be appropriate to review several of Our Lady's messages on sacred scripture. The following was given to Jelena in 1987:
Light won't reign in the world until people accept Jesus, until thy live his words, which is the word of the gospel. (Locution Jelena & Marijana July 30, 1987).
And to the visionaries in 1983:
Read what has been written about Jesus. Meditate on it and convey it to others (First Years June 2, 1983).
The Madonna rarely uses the word "must", but she does so in this message:
Every family must pray family prayers and read the Bible (Excerpt from weekly message of February 14, 1985).
In Peter's second letter, he identifies the divine source of sacred scripture:
First of all you must understand this, that no prophecy of scripture is a matter of one's own interpretation, because no prophecy ever came by the Holy Spirit spoke from God (2 Pt 1:20-21).
Reflection:
St. Mark was a disciple of St. Paul and the author of the gospel which bears his name. Tradition holds that he also founded the Church at Alexandria in Egypt and was martyred there in the latter part of the first century.
On the importance of scripture, the renaissance theologian Eramus wrote: These writings bring back to you the living image of that most holy mind, the very Christ himself speaking, healing, dying, rising, in fact so entirely present, that you would see less of him if you beheld him with your eyes.
St. Jerome, one of the greatest scholars of the church, taught that, "To be ignorant of scripture is not to know Christ." Like the Eucharist, sacred scripture nourishes our hearts and souls, drawing us ever closer to Christ and his Mother. It is, as Our Lady insists, an indispensable part of our lives.
Application:
One of the most beautiful and fruitful forms of prayer is scriptural prayer. Simply choose a passage from the Bible and read it slowly and meditatively, pausing to reflect on any phrase that strikes you in a special way (this is the Holy Spirit directing your attention). Spend a few minutes each day in this prayer, in response to the Virgin's message: "Read what has been written about Jesus. Meditate on it…"
"Let us spend our whole lives giving thanks to the divine Father who, in an excess of love for us, sent His only begotten Son and our most sweet Lover.
Protected, covered and defended by the Presence of this dear Lord, let us stand before Him [in the Holy Eucharist] and pray with the humility of the creature and the confidence and freedom of the child" (St. Padre Pio).
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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STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Part I
http://www.angelfire.com/realm/blackcatholics/blog/13_StationsoftheCrossI-VII_Artist_Album.mp3"
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
http://www.angelfire.com/realm/blackcatholics/blog/
Black Saints Videos Part I
LINKS
YouTube, Yahoo, MySpace, Google, DailyMotion, Blip.tv, Veoh, Stupid Videos, Sclipo, Viddler and Howcast
Part II
http://www.youtube.com/watchv=jMnYwZEfBg4
LINKS
YouTube, Yahoo, MySpace, Google, Revver, DailyMotion, Blip.tv, Veoh, Stupid Videos, Sclipo, Viddler and Howcast
A writer/producer of more than 30 audio visual film projects on the Black Genesis of Christianity, with an emphasis on the early African Liturgical Churches, Attorney James Wesly Smith ‘s 30 year effort resulted in the reference tome, Black Saints, Mystics, Holy Folk, (Ancient African Liturgical Church) Volume I, and II, detailing Black involvement in the Church from before 1 A.D. (See: Out of Africa I called my Son, Hosea 11:1, Matthew 2:13-15). Smith may be reached at stbernice@yahoo.com
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