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Wednesday, July 27, 2011
The Canaanite Woman's Faith
Dear Friends,
Then Jesus went from that place and withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman of that district came and called out, "Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David! My daughter is tormented by a demon." But he did not say a word in answer to her. His disciples came and asked him, "Send her away, for she keeps calling out after us."
He said in reply, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel." But the woman came and did him homage, saying, "Lord, help me." He said in reply, "It is not right to take the food of the children and throw it to the dogs." She said, "Please, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scraps that fall from the table of their masters."
Then Jesus said to her in reply, "O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish." And her daughter was healed from that hour. (Passage from the Gospel of St. Matthew 15:21-28)
A man near New York City has set up a website for Our Lady of Prince Edward Island and you can visit it at this address: www.ourladyofpei.com
Below you will find the message of Our Lord and Savior given to Father Melvin. Jesus spoke to him these words,
"I have compassion on all My friends and especially you, My brother Melvin, and all My brothers and sisters living in every country of the world.
It does not make any difference where you come from or what colour of skin you have, you are all My brothers and sisters and I desire that you all have a deep friendship with Me. I have all power and I will help you in your daily life. I will give you a reason for living and bring healing to you.
As I healed the daughter of the Canaanite woman, I heal people from anywhere if they have faith in Me. You all need some sort of healing and I am the one to do this for you. Come with great faith and pray for your great need and you will be blessed. I love you."
Father Melvin
Medjugorje Day By Day July 27- PRAY WITHOUT CEASING
Message of July 25, 2006
"Dear children! At this time, do not only think of rest for your body but, little children, seek time also for the soul. In silence may the Holy Spirit speak to you and permit Him to convert and change you. I am with you and before God I intercede for each of you. Thank you for having responded to my call."
"Dear children! Also today, I call you to fill your day with short and ardent prayers. When you pray, your heart is open and God loves you with a special love and gives you special graces. Therefore, make good use of this time of grace and devote it to God more than ever up to now. Do novenas of fasting and renunciation so that Satan be far from you and grace be around you. I am near you and intercede before God for each of you. Thank you for having responded to my call."
Message of July 25, 2004
"Dear children! I call you anew: be open to my messages. I desire, little children, to draw you all closer to my Son Jesus; therefore, you pray and fast. Especially I call you to pray for my intentions, so that I can present you to my Son Jesus; for Him to transform and open your hearts to love. When you will have love in the heart, peace will rule in you. Thank you for having responded to my call."
"O most excellent Sacrament! O Sacrament to be adored, venerated, worshiped, glorified, magnified with special praise, extolled with worthy hymns, honored by all kinds of study, accompanied by devout offerings, and guarded by sincere souls. O most noble memorial, to be entrusted to the innermost heart, firmly embraced by the soul, diligently reserved in the womb of the heart and in meditation, and sedulously examined by multitudes! We should celebrate continuously the memory of this memorial so that we may always be mindful of him whose memorial we know it to be, because the more frequently his gift and favor are looked upon, so much more firmly are they kept in memory" (Urban IV).
Mother Teresa -
Jesus came to earth to give charity its rightful place in the hearts of men. " By this," He said, " men shall know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another " - and this commandment will last for all eternity.
Meditations by Padre Pio -
Simplicity is a virtue, but up to a point, it must never be without prudence; on the other hand cunning and slyness are diabolical and do a lot of harm (AdFP 391).
Archbishop Fulton Sheen -
Why do we put so much credence on what `they' say?
"Many live under the illusion that their rejection of religious faith is a proof that they are immune from credulity. The truth is that they too accept authority, but it is the vague, vaporous, anonymous authority of `they.' `They' are wearing green, and the like. Who are `they'? The person of faith at least knows the One Whose guidance he accepts."
St. Faustina's diary http://www.marian.org/directory_flash.html -
I do not know, O Lord, at what hour You will come.
And so I keep constant watch and listen
As Your chosen bride,
Knowing that You like to come unexpected.
Yet, a pure heart will sense You from afar, O Lord.
I wait for You, Lord, in calm and silence,
With great longing in my heart
And with invincible desire.
I feel that my love for You is changing into fire,
And that it will rise up to heaven like a flame at life's end,
And then all my wishes will be fulfilled.
Come then, at last my most sweet Lord
And take my thirsting heart
There, to Your home in the lofty regions of heaven,
Where Your eternal life perdures.
Life on this earth is but an agony,
As my heart feels it is created for the heights.
For it the lowlands of this life hold no interest,
For my homeland is in heaven-this I firmly believe. (1589)
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.
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July 27 - PRAY WITHOUT CEASING
Today the Mother of God calls us to persistent prayer:
Dear children, these days the Lord is allowing me to intercede for more graces for you. Thus I urge you once more to pray, dear children. Pray without ceasing. That way I can give you the joy which the Lord has given me. With these graces, dear children, your sufferings can be turned to joy. I am your Mother and I want to help you. (Weekly Message June 19, 1986).
Persistent prayer is the subject of a story Jesus once told:
Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart. He said, « In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor had respect for people. In that city there was a widow who kept coming to him and saying, `Grant me justice against my opponent.'
« For a while he refused; but later he said to himself, `Though I have no fear of God and no respect for anyone, yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will grant her justice, so that she may not wear me out by continually coming. »
And the Lord said, « Listen to what the unjust judge says. And will not God Grant justice to his chosen ones who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long in helping them? » (Lk 18 :1-7).
Reflection:
To repeat our prayers until the answer comes does not mean endless repetition or painfully long prayer sessions. Constant prayer means keeping our requests constantly before God as we live for him day by day, always believing he will answer. When we thus live by faith, we are not to give up; the Lord may delay answering, but his delays always have special reasons, and we must not confuse them with neglect. As we persist in prayer, we also grow in character, faith, and hope.
Application:
Our Lady calls us to pray without ceasing. She promises to give us « the joy which the Lord gives to me. » Call to mind the presence of God throughout this day, that you may feel the comfort of his nearness.
Message to Patricia July 21, 2011
Oh dear....I was watching the weather on TV and was feeling just a bit stressed for sure about what I was hearing, and then I felt Jesus wanted to say something, and He said "Do you want Me to talk to you? And I said, Yes. Then He asked me to turn off the TV so I could listen better....ha! I guess so...... that made sense. lol..
So I turned it off and got out the pad of paper I keep on the table and looked at His beautiful Face I have on the wall that I use as I meditate, say the Stations or pray the beads....Oh how good He is. Such love for us all!
He wanted to say something about my sort of stressful mood, and the following went through me plus some other words, so I will share lovingly with you and others ~ always I want to have others uplifted and encouraged..and this goes for poor me, as well ~
"You were thinking what to do when you are feeling a bit down and you have to speak to another in that state of soul ~ Well now, let Me tell you.
Just change your attitude like changing gears ~ make this little effort of the will ~ and be cheerful and smile and speak in the positive ~ it will change the situation instantly like lighting up a room with joyfulness. The gloom will dissipate from your soul, and others you are with will change for the better as well, as souls are so sensitive ~ a smile and cherry voice can work wonders for a not so cheerful situation ~ of course grieve as you must grieve as in the loss of a loved one ~ but in everyday circumstances ~ try this change of attitude and see how it lights up a room and souls, beloved ~ try ~ please try.
Pat..when you see someone and engage in conversation, remember My Presence in that other one ~ (for all) I am the Soul of your soul ~ How would I not be there? Can you be separated from your heart beat or blood flow? Or your Breathing? No ~ so I am listening ~ it's just so many of My children don't listen to My whispering in their soul ~ they are so busy with earthly matters ~ family, jobs, concerns, etc. ~ I understand all this ~ of course one has to be busy about these things ~ This makes up life ~ but beloved ~ and this is a very big but....Just a sigh. Just an inward look to ask ~ I am there ~ concerned ~ present to them ~ to not forget Me in them ~ to be invited ~ to be the most cherished guest in their souls ~ I know how life is for my children. You have to attend to matters, but do all this by inviting Me, asking Me, including Me ~ let Me look after things for you. Ask Me and I will ~ Let Me minister to your heart. How I long to be a part of the family! All of you ~ let us be one!
Can you imagine an earth where I am the center all all lives? I alone know how to give the only true joy to souls ~ Ask Me ~ Come to Me ~ Confide in Me ~ Let My peace fill you ~ as no other peace can ~ not as the world gives, but only as I can give. Come! I love you all ~ Invite Me."
~Patricia~
Holy Love July 26,2011
July 26, 2011
Public
"I am your Jesus, born Incarnate."
"Today you see the soft glow of My Heart reaching out to you from beneath My Garment. It is inviting you to come closer - to come deeper into My Most Sacred Heart. For I tell you today, My Heart calls out to all of mankind to embrace these Messages of Holy Love."
"It is true that the very ones who most vehemently oppose this Mission are the ones that should embrace it. Do not be discouraged by any statement, threat or any form of persecution perpetrated against you because of your faithfulness to Holy Love.
I tell you, the very fragrance of sanctity is perseverance in Holy Love. You must be that fragrant flower of Holy Love amidst the weeds of controversy, lies and power plays. Know that My Sacred Heart embraces you all the more amidst the greatest trials. It is then I am blessing you."
Holy Love Ministries
Maranatha Spring and Shrine
Sunday, July 24, 2011
The True Family of Jesus
Dear Friends,
While Jesus was still speaking to the crowds, his mother and his brothers appeared outside, wishing to speak with him. Someone told him, "Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, asking to speak with you." But he said in reply to the one who told him, "Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?"
And stretching out his hand toward his disciples, he said, "Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my heavenly Father is my brother, and sister, and mother." (Passage from the Gospel of St. Matthew 12:46-50)
Many might ask if indeed Jesus had brothers as the Church teaches us that Our Blessed Mother had only one child, Jesus. Why is it mentioned in this text that Jesus had brothers? We have to remember that the word 'brother' has a wider meaning in the mentality of the Hebrews than in our language either French or English. All Joseph's brothers if they had sons are also called Jesus' brothers in Hebrew.
It is the same mentality in Africa where I was. A person can have many fathers and mothers who are for us our aunts and uncles. Their children are also their brothers and sisters. So those called brothers of Jesus are for us his cousins. This is to show that the Bible was not written in English or French. It is important to know the mentality of the people who wrote the Bible.
Below you will find the message of Our Lord and Savior given to Father Melvin. Jesus spoke to him these words,
"You who believe in Me are My brothers and sisters. So I greet you, My beloved brother Melvin and all My beloved brothers and sisters living in all parts of the world. If you believe in Me with all your heart and have a great love for me, then indeed you are part of My great family and you are all part of My Kingdom.
It is a fact that My mother loved Me and cared for Me all her life. She is indeed part of My Kingdom too. Do the will of My Heavenly Father and you surely will be My brothers and sisters. When I was on earth I offered Myself as your brother and I want to share My life with you. My love for you is infinite and I will never stop loving you. I call you to be united with Me and to come and contemplate Me every day and so our relationship will grow. I bless you."
Father Melvin
MedjugorjeInspirationals] Medjugorje Day By Day July 26 - Sts. Joachim and Ann
Mother Teresa -
True love for our neighbor is to wish him well and to do good to him.
Meditations by Padre Pio -
Don't refuse in any way or for any reason to act charitably to all without exception. Go out of your way to do this when you get the chance. The Lord desires it and you must make an effort to do it (Letters 1 p 1353).
Archbishop Fulton Sheen -
Faith is fathomless.
"Faith in a human being is not like sawdust in a doll. You cannot rip it open, shake out the sawdust on a couch, analyze its tree origins, put it back and make a new creature."
St. Faustina's diary http://www.marian.org/directory_flash.html-
Today I heard the words: In the Old Covenant I sent prophets wielding thunderbolts to My people. Today I am sending you with My mercy to the people of the whole world. I do not want to punish aching mankind, but I desire to heal it, pressing it to My Merciful Heart. I use punishment when they themselves force Me to do so; My hand is reluctant to take hold of the sword of justice. Before the Day of Justice I am sending the Day of Mercy.I replied, "O my Jesus, speak to souls Yourself, because my words are insignificant." (1588)
Medjugorge 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.
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JULY 26 - Sts. Joachim and Ann
Of holiness and the family, Our Lady says:
Dear children, what joy you give me; you are on the road to holiness! I beg you, help by your witness, all those who do not know hoe to live in holiness. That is why your family must be the place where holiness is born. Help everyone to live in holiness, especially the members of your own family. (Weekly Message July 24, 1986).
And in the Book of Proverbs, advice from wise parents is likened to a beautiful garland:
Hear, my child, your father's instruction,
And do not reject your mother's teaching;
For they are a fair garland for you head,
And pendants for your neck. Proverbs 1 :8-9
Reflection:
On this Feast of Joachim and Ann, the parents of Mary, it is fitting to speak of holiness and the family, for that is where the latter is often born and nourished. In a broad sense, to be holy is to be a reflection of God, to possess the characteristics of the divine, especially love. In holiness, love illuminates the whole person; it becomes a living dynamism or energy within us.
Yet love cannot be isolated form the other virtues and usually does not spring up suddenly within us. As the Blessed Virgin said in 1985: "If you live the messages, you are living the seeds of holiness." It is a process, a journey.
This brings us to the family and today's message in which Our Lady says to, « let your family be a place where holiness is born, » and « help your family to live in holiness. » In other words, families are urged to live the messages of prayer, scripture reading, fasting and the sacraments, and then love will be born and nourished within them.
Prayer is essential to holiness and love, as Mary said in 1987: "Pray, because in prayer each one of you will be able to achieve complete love " (and its corollary, holiness).
With holiness alive in our families, we can achieve the good fruits of family life which St. Paul recommends to Ephesians today, and which were evident in the family of Joachim, Ann and their child Mary.
Application:
Is there a holiness within your family? How can you better foster it in the future?
Fr. Doucette: 788] Tue, Jul 26, 2011: The Walking on the Water
The Rev. Fr. Melvin Doucette, M.Afr.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
The Walking on the Water
Dear Friends,
Then Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and precede him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. After doing so, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When it was evening he was there alone. Meanwhile the boat, already a few miles offshore, was being tossed about by the waves; for the wind was against it. During the fourth watch of the night, Jesus came toward them, walking on the sea. When the disciples saw him walking on the sea they were terrified: "It is a ghost," they said, and they cried out in fear. At once Jesus spoke to them, "Take courage, it is I, do not be afraid." Peter said to him in reply, "Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water." He said, "Come."
Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw how strong the wind was he became frightened; and, beginning to sink, he cried out, "Lord, save me." Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught him, and said to him, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?" After they got into the boat, the wind died down. Those who were in the boat did him homage, saying, "Truly, you are the Son of God." (Passage from the Gospel of St. Matthew 14:27-33)
Below you will find the message of Our Lord and Savior given to Father Melvin. Jesus spoke to him these words,
"I love you, My brother Melvin and all My brothers and sisters living in the world. Open your hearts to Me and I will give you all the graces you need to follow Me. I will strengthen your faith to believe in Me with all your heart and to oppose all the temptations of the evil one.
The Apostles were terrified when they saw Me walking on the water. They had never seen a person doing such a thing. I wanted to show them that I had great power, which only God has. Indeed this miracle touched the Apostles deeply and they made an act of faith in Me, saying, 'Truly, you are the Son of God.' Yes, I am the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity who became man to save you all. However, in order for you to be saved, you need to cooperate with Me.
Besides your faith in Me, you need to follow the commandments and if you sin, to repent of your sins. In your love for Me, you will follow all that I have taught you especially to belong to My Church, to pray regularly and to go to church every Sunday. You will love your brothers and sisters and forgive those who have offended you in any way. Live in close union with Me and you will grow in holiness daily. I am your friend who is always ready to help you if you come to Me. I bless you all."
Father Melvin
Monday, July 25, 2011
The Feeding of the Five Thousand
Dear Friends,
When Jesus heard of it, he withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by himself. The crowds heard of this and followed him on foot from their towns. When he disembarked and saw the vast crowd, his heart was moved with pity for them, and he cured their sick.
When it was evening, the disciples approached him and said, "This is a deserted place and it is already late; dismiss the crowds so that they can go to the villages and buy food for themselves." Jesus said to them, "There is no need for them to go away; give them some food yourselves." But they said to him, "Five loaves and two fish are all we have here." Then he said, "Bring them here to me," and he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass.
Taking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he said the blessing, broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, who in turn gave them to the crowds. They all ate and were satisfied, and they picked up the fragments left over -- twelve wicker baskets full. Those who ate were about five thousand men, not counting women and children. (Passage from the Gospel of St. Matthew 14:13-21)
Below you will find the message of Our Lord and Savior given to Father Melvin. Jesus spoke to him these words,
"The Father blesses you and I do too, My brother Melvin and all My brothers and sisters scattered around the world. When the Jews were in the desert for forty years, Our Heavenly Father fed them every day during these years. I also fed the people who came to listen to Me in the desert. The disciples had only five loaves of bread and two fish, but I multiplied this food and fed more than five thousand people. There were still many fragments left over.
All these miracles concerning food point to another miracle, which you know if you belong to Me. I am referring to the miracle of the Eucharist. It was on Holy Thursday when I gathered with the Apostles in the Upper Room in Jerusalem and during the meal I instituted the Eucharist. I took bread and wine and changed them into My Body and Blood and gave them to the Apostles to eat and drink.
I gave them the power to do the same. So in My Church every time a priest celebrates Holy Mass, he takes the bread and wine like I did and using My own words he changes these elements into My very body and blood. After the consecration, I am present alive in the host and in the chalice as food for you, all My friends. This is My great gift to you. I love you, My brothers and sisters."
Father Melvin
Sunday, July 24, 2011
The True Family of Jesus
Dear Friends,
While Jesus was still speaking to the crowds, his mother and his brothers appeared outside, wishing to speak with him. Someone told him, "Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, asking to speak with you." But he said in reply to the one who told him, "Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?"
And stretching out his hand toward his disciples, he said, "Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my heavenly Father is my brother, and sister, and mother." (Passage from the Gospel of St. Matthew 12:46-50)
Many might ask if indeed Jesus had brothers as the Church teaches us that Our Blessed Mother had only one child, Jesus. Why is it mentioned in this text that Jesus had brothers? We have to remember that the word 'brother' has a wider meaning in the mentality of the Hebrews than in our language either French or English. All Joseph's brothers if they had sons are also called Jesus' brothers in Hebrew.
It is the same mentality in Africa where I was. A person can have many fathers and mothers who are for us our aunts and uncles. Their children are also their brothers and sisters. So those called brothers of Jesus are for us his cousins. This is to show that the Bible was not written in English or French. It is important to know the mentality of the people who wrote the Bible.
Below you will find the message of Our Lord and Savior given to Father Melvin. Jesus spoke to him these words,
"You who believe in Me are My brothers and sisters. So I greet you, My beloved brother Melvin and all My beloved brothers and sisters living in all parts of the world. If you believe in Me with all your heart and have a great love for me, then indeed you are part of My great family and you are all part of My Kingdom. It is a fact that My mother loved Me and cared for Me all her life. She is indeed part of My Kingdom too. Do the will of My Heavenly Father and you surely will be My brothers and sisters.
When I was on earth I offered Myself as your brother and I want to share My life with you. My love for you is infinite and I will never stop loving you. I call you to be united with Me and to come and contemplate Me every day and so our relationship will grow. I bless you."
Father Melvin
Medjugorje Day By Day July 24 - PRAY ESPECIALLY FOR PEACE
Priests for Life: Nobody's Forced to Be Catholic, Can't Stand Teachings? - Leave
"He [Jesus] could have endured the agony alone. He could have anticipated
His Passion alone. Indeed, in the end, this is what He had to do. But He chose
three to be with Him. He showed that He did not want to be alone. He even
came and woke them up, even though He knew that though they were willing in
spirit they were just too tired to stay awake, and He lamented to them: 'Could
you not watch one hour with Me?' Now, we are the chosen ones . . . . We know
how much Christ wants us with Him" (John Haffert).
Pope John Paul II -
August 1, 1989 address by the Pope to a group of Italian physicians dedicated to defending unborn life and to making scientific and medical studies on the apparition, as reported by Bishop Paul Hnilica, SJ, Auxiliary Bishop of Rome: "Today's world has lost its sense of the supernatural, but many are searching for it - and find it in Medjugorje, through prayer, penance and fasting."
Mother Teresa -
We too must be:
the Light of Charity
the Truth of Humility
the Life of Sanctity
Padre Pio -
May the Mother of Jesus, and our Mother, always smile on your spirit, obtaining for it, from her Most Holy Son, every heavenly blessing.
Archbishop Fulton Sheen -
Without Faith it's all psychobabble!
"When religion is strong, it purges the unconscious mind of all those fears and anxieties, those worries and psychoses which psychoanalysis tries to expunge in the soul without faith."
St. Faustina's diary http://www.marian.org/directory_flash.html -
I am reliving these moments with Our Lady. With great longing, I am waiting for the Lord's coming. Great are my desires. I desire that all humankind come to know the Lord. I would like to prepare all nations for the coming of the Word Incarnate. O Jesus, make the fount of Your mercy gush forth more abundantly, for humankind is seriously ill and thus has more need than ever of Your compassion. You are a bottomless sea of mercy for us sinners; and the greater the misery, the more right we have to Your mercy. You are a fount which makes all creatures happy by Your infinite mercy. (793)
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.
July 24 - PRAY ESPECIALLY FOR PEACE
In here monthly message for December, 1990, the Virgin spoke of peace:
Dear children, today I call you to pray especially for peace in the world. Offer sacrifices and good deeds for peace, for Satan is strong and tries with all his strength to destroy the peace which comes from God. Therefore, dear children, pray with me in a special way for peace. I am with you and I wish to help you with my prayers and to guide you on the path to peace. I bless you with my motherly blessing, and ask you not to forget to live the messages of peace (Monthly Message October 25, 1990).
And in Luke's gospel, the angels sing of peace:
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, « Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors! » (Lk 2 :13-14).
Reflection:
Prayer for peace is one of Our Lady's most frequent requests, and so let's simply take her advice, using a prayer written by Fr. Slavko Barbaric, spiritual director to the visionaries:
O Lord of Peace, we praise and glorify you for giving us your son, Jesus Christ. Through him you have reconciled the world to yourself, showing us the deepest love.
Father, grant us your peace so that we might spread it throughout the world. We place ourselves under your protection and pray for those who are suffering wherever there is conflict. We lift up to you those who are destroying themselves through sin and evil, seeking only the happiness of this world.
Lord of Peace, we thank you for the opportunities for peace you have given us in this new age; help us, in the words of St. Francis, to be instruments of your peace.
Through the intercession of our Holy Mother, may we experience and sing within our hearts the song of the angels: »Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. » May we truly live this peace to your glory, and for the good of all our brothers and sisters. Amen.
Application:
Try to offer Fr. Slavko's prayer one day each week as a family, before or after the evening meal
Holy Love Messages: July 23, 2011
July 23, 2011
Public
St. Thomas Aquinas says: "Praise be to Jesus."
"I have come to help everyone to realize the path of Holy Perfection is strewn with many obstacles. Two of the most prevalent are discouragement and unforgiveness."
"These are both weapons that Satan wields against the soul who pursues the spiritual journey of Holy Love. He poses arguments clothed in discouragement so that the soul begins to feel he will never be able to become holy. The enemy brings to light past sins and nurtures unforgiveness in the heart by reminding the soul of past injuries."
"Whenever a soul begins to lose his peace for any reason - but most certainly in the ways I have mentioned here - he can be certain Satan is at work. These are things the enemy does not want revealed; he works under the cover of darkness. I am exposing his work to the Light of Truth."
Holy Love Ministries
Maranatha Spring and Shrine
Last message from Our lady of All Graces, Please pray for seer very sick
http://www.ourladyofallgraces.org/olmessages.php
MAY THE PEACE OF CHRIST BE WITH YOU.
Dear friends in Christ, there will not be anymore messages from Our Lady of All Graces.
Just as it was in the time of Christ, Jesus said that it was important for Him to leave so the people could receive the Paraclete, the Holy Spirit which would teach them about the Truth. Our Lady has been with us for more than ten years. She has spoken to us and we have learned much from Her messages given to us through the Arise, Jerusalem, Arise Ministry.
She has given us all the ammunition we will ever need to set the world on fire. She will be working more closely with us than ever before. In time to come, She will speak privately to us because She does not intend to abandon us. Her presence will manifest itself more deeply in our lives.
She has chosen to enter with great intensity into our lives so that Jesus may live in us and we in Him because this is Her beatitude and ours (John 17: 20 - 23.) It is time for our graduation and no one has failed. It is now time to enter into a closer relationship with Jesus and His Mother. No matter how close we are to them right now, it is always their desire to draw us even closer.
There are many exciting things happening in the world, things that attract the curiosity of millions of people over night. The web is full of these exciting events taking place in our world. Our website has been running for over a decade and the most we have attracted is about 45,000 visitors on a monthly basis. Often I have asked our Lady why She will not do something spectacular so that the people may believe that the matters She unveils to us are to be considered pressing. She says the Arise, Jerusalem, Arise Ministry’s mission is not intended to attract the fly by night people who are only seeking to satisfy their curiosity. She tells me the Ministry, overseen by Her has a heavy responsibility and we must avoid all forms of distractions coming from the world..
Dear friends, I am getting on in age and I have been told to put my affairs in order. I suffer from prostate cancer, a cancer that has spread to my bones and I suffer from kidney failure. As a result, I am on dialysis three days every week. I find it very difficult to function normally because of weakness and dizziness that saps my energy. There are many other difficulties that hampers my daily obligations. I really do not know how much more time is left for me on this earth.
Dear friends, I have been given a task that is quite dissimilar to what I have been doing all these years. I have been ordered by the Lord to prepare a complete teaching on the Prayer of Contemplation. Once, someone I met at Prayer Meeting offered me a book to read.
The writer of the book had not posted His name on his work for recognition; this was his sign of humility. It was the Lord whose influence guided him through the process of putting his teaching on paper for the good of the people who look forward to a closer walk with Jesus and His Heavenly Father. The book is called ‘The Cloud of Unknowing.’
The Lord had already guided me through the teaching from Saint Theresa of Avila and showed me certain aspects of His reality in such a glorious way, the magnificence and sublimity of which never enters the mind of most people who do not even know these thing could be asked for. Those who know, if humble of heart, will not dare to ask for these consolations. Ours is a humble life after having experienced so much of God’s blessings and feel unworthy of it all.
I have often considered to prepare a teaching on Contemplative Prayer. I have always hesitated, knowing how difficult a task this can be. The psalmist says that unless the Lord builds the house, we labor in vain. Throughout the years, the Lord has shown me many of His mysteries and has always told me that what He does for me is not for me alone; I am to share it with anyone willing to learn and be enriched by what I learned from Him.
I have been made to understand the Lord has invested much of His Grace into my life and it is time for me to share His wisdom and love with others who are of the same mind and spirit as I. It is said that those who have received much, much will be asked of them. I was trusted with little, that which appeared to be much to me.
The Promise Land is within sight and we must follow the shadow of the Lord because He is our guide. He has invited me to teach all of you whatever wisdom He has imparted to me and made it clear that you will safely learn from me just as much I will be able to learn from you. The work on our website is almost completed and it will facilitate better communication between us.
Besides Saint Theresa of Avila, recognized as Doctor of the Church, I became familiar with the writings of Saint John of the Cross, the respected writer on Contemplative Prayer, also Doctor of the Church, who gave us, among many other works on spiritual guidance, the thesis on the ‘Dark Night of the Soul’. These are the holy people God helped me become acquainted with, preparing me for this moment. Through their guidance, I reached a spiritual growth that I could not ever achieve on my own.
All through these many supernatural experiences the Lord favored me with, I went through a spiritual growth that would be impossible for me to attain on my own. Had the Lord not held me by the hand, even these saintly people would not be able to take me where Jesus wanted to bring me.
The Lord has assured me of His help to put together nine different teachings to help those of you who desire to walk this journey with me. Out of forty five thousand people, surely some among you will join me in what I have been inspired to call a ‘Cruise to the Islands.’ The program for the Let There Be Life Booklet has taken on a life of its own and Our Lady is very pleased. The people are receiving the message of the Lord and are already spreading the word to families, neighbors and friends. This is the first preparation of hearts to love as Jesus and His Holy Mother love. It is comforting to hear that five States in the Union have already put into law restrictions to prevent the irresponsible spread of Abortion in their state.
Dear friends in Christ, the teaching the Lord has called me to prepare is for people in and out of the world to fully receive the Holy Spirit as He came at the time of the first Pentecost. This is the only way for people to become so motivated as to be referred to as ‘Drunks’ in the like of the first Apostles as they left the Upper Room. This is the kind of energy generated by the Holy Spirit which caused the conversion of thousands upon thousands of people. In the time of the first Pentecost, not too many of Christ’s followers were at hand but today, at least forty five thousand followers of Our Lady of All Graces have been receiving instructions about the Holy Roman Catholic Church which is the primary guide for the faithful to receive basic and firm instructions on how to behave in a world so perilous.
Let us never forget our responsibility towards Our Gracious Lady who has asked that we proclaim Her as Our Lady of All Graces. This is to be Her final title and it is Her formal request that we help make Her known as such all over the world. The battle is not over; it is only reaching closer to home. Our work has just began. It is important that all Her messages be gathered into books in order to benefit those who have not known about Her presence among us throughout the years. There is also the matter of the building that is to bear Her Title: Our Lady of All Graces Renewal Center yet to be completed. . It is my understanding that at the time of its completion, She will most likely reveal Herself to us who have been faithful to Her and embraced Her mission on earth as our own. I am basing this assertion on the things Jesus and His Mother who said at the proper time, She will reveal Herself to us and what a grandiose sight this will be!
Dear friends, unbeknown to most of us, the AJA. Ministry is one of the Armies She has been building. On average, we are forty- five thousand strong, as counted on our website and the Vassals have been the first responders.
Their names are marked as ready for battle; the battle being fought through their prayers. As specified before, we have passed basic training and the time to specialize and become an efficient voice for good in the world is at hand. Our call is to become JUST MEN and WOMEN, the kind of people Abraham would be very happy to present to the Lord and say: "Here we are Lord, your children have come to do your will" .
Message to Sharon Fitzpatrick July 23, 2011
SATURDAY, JULY 23, 2011
CORE GROUP PRAYING AT LORRAINE’S HOUSE
MY PRECIOUS LITTLE CHILDREN SO SWEET AND LOVED BY ME, I GREET YOU TODAY IN A
SPECIAL WAY. I HAVE YOU ALREADY IN THAT PLACE OF RESERVE IN MY HEART. YOU
MUST NOW REMAIN THERE ALWAYS THAT I PROTECT YOU AND GUIDE YOU. BY THE POWER
OF THE HOLY SPIRIT YOU SHALL GROW IN WISDOM AND YOU WILL BE MADE MORE AWARE
OF MANY SITUATIONS. YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN TREMENDOUS GRACE AND THIS IS
NECESSARY THAT YOU HAVE COURAGE TO REMAIN FIRM IN THE TRUTH.
OH DEAR CHILDREN, EACH DAY BRINGS ONLY MORE MISERY. THE WORLD IS RESIGNED
TO RESIST THE LOVE AND MERCY OF CHRIST, AND SO IT IS THAT THE SOULS OF THESE
PEOPLE ARE DARKENED AND HAVE NO LIGHT. THE LIGHT OF JESUS IS ALWAYS READY
TO RENEW THE SOUL, BUT IF THEY DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR, THE LIGHT CANNOT ENTER.
YOU SEE MUCH OF THIS AND YOU WAIL IN PURSUIT OF MERCY. YOUR PRAYERS ARE
POWERFUL BEFORE GOD BECAUSE YOU HAVE GIVEN THEM OVER TO HIM. YOU HAVE
OFFERED EVERYTHING THAT SOULS ARE NOT LOST. I SAY TO YOU CONTINUE. NO
MATTER HOW BLEAK IT SEEMS THERE IS ALWAYS HOPE. IT WAS THIS MOTHER THAT
BROUGHT HOPE TO YOU, AND THROUGH YOUR WILLINGNESS TO PRAY, YOU ARE HOPE FOR
THE WORLD.
AS YOU COME INTO THE DEVASTATION OF THE WORLD, YOU WILL BECOME AWARE OF YOUR
PRIVILEDGES. WHEN OTHERS FALL, YOU SHALL REMAIN STANDING. WHEN THEY ARE
WEAK AND CHASTISE GOD, YOU WILL BE STRONG AGAINST EVIL. YOU HAVE SO MUCH,
THAT YOU CANNOT COMPREHEND THE ENTIRETY OF YOUR BLESSINGS. BUT I TELL YOU,
DO NOT BE AFRAID. THE BLESSED TRINITY SHALL WORK IN YOU AND THROUGH YOU.
JESUS WILL PROVIDE YOUR HEAVENLY FOOD. THE NOURISHMENT SO NEEDED FOR THE
SOUL. THE HOLY SPIRIT SHALL INTERPRET FOR YOU THE HOLY WILL OF GOD THE
FATHER. AND IT WILL BE THE FATHER THAT SHALL ALLOW YOU, THE LITTLIEST AND
MOST SIMPLE TO ENTER THE NEW HEAVENS AND THE NEW EARTH.
YOU MY LOVES WERE CALLED FOR LEADERSHIP AND WHAT YOU HAVE DECIDED FOR WILL
BRING YOU MUCH TO BEAR. BUT YOU WILL BEAR IT WITH HUMILITY AND DIGNITY FOR
YOU ARE IN THE GRACE OF GOD. MANY WILL SEEK YOU OUT AND YOU WILL HOLD THE
UNITY TOGETHER, LEADING THESE SOULS TO ENJOY THE FRUITS OF YOUR SUFFERINGS
AND COMMITMENT. THOSE WHO ARE IN UNITY WILL THEMSELVES FOLLOW YOUR
DIRECTION AND WILL DO AS YOU DO FOR THE SAVING OF SOULS. THEY WILL SEE IN
YOU GOD’S WISDOM AND WILL RESPOND WITH COURAGE AS WELL. THIS UNITY OF SOULS
HAS BEEN FORTIFIED WITH MUCH GRACE AND THIS GRACE SHALL SUSTAIN THEM IN THIS
TRIAL.
DEAR CHILDREN, I ASK THAT YOU BE AWARE OF THOSE PRIESTS WHO ARE CONFUSED AND
IMPAIRED BY THE WORLD. THEY CANNOT RECEIVE WHAT IS NEEDED FOR THEIR
SALVATION UNLESS THEY RELINQUISH THEIR PRIDE AND ARROGANCE. WHEN THEY SHALL
READ THESE WORDS THEY WILL SCOFF AT THEM AND SNICKER AMONGST THEMSELVES. DO
NOT BE TROUBLED AT THIS LITTLE ONES. IT IS NOT YOU WHO WILL FEEL THE STING
OF THEIR RESISTANCE, IT WILL BE MY SON WHO WILL BEAR THE BLOWS. SO COMFORT
JESUS WITH YOUR TRUE LOVE. GIVE TO HIM YOUR ALL. YOU WERE CHOSEN FOR THIS
DURING THIS TIME WHEN HE IS REJECTED.
I AM GRATEFUL THAT YOU HAVE COME TOGETHER. MUCH IS ACCOMPLISHED DURING
THESE ENCOUNTERS.
I LOVE YOU MY PRECIOUS CHILDREN, I LOVE YOU. I AM JOYFUL IN YOUR GIVING.
BE JOYFUL IN GOD’S LOVE AND BE OPEN TO ALL HE DESIRES FOR YOU.
I ENCLOSE EACH OF YOU IN MY HEART, I TOUCH YOUR HEARTS IN A MOST SPECIAL
WAY AS I BLESS YOU IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, THE SON, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT.
I HAVE THIS DAY IMPLORED MY BELOVED SON TO GIVE TO YOU HIS BLESSING. IN
COMPLIANCE TO MY WISHES, HE OPENS HIS HEART TO YOU AND YOU RECEIVE HIS
BLESSING. PONDER HOW TRULY PROFOUND THIS IS AND THEN PRAISE AND THANK HIM
NOW AND FOREVER.
warning website July 25, 2011
http://www.thewarningsecondcoming.com/satan-is-powerless-against-my-devoted-followers/
Satan is powerless against my devoted followers
Monday 25 July 2011 09.00 hours
My beloved daughter it is with great joy that I once again tell you of the conversion now taking place in the world. As more atrocities are being committed by man through the influence of Satan more of My children are beginning to question the levels of murderous intent now prevalent in your world. As more evil is presented to you so too will the realisation that Satan does, in fact, exist. For those who do not believe he exists then let Me explain how you can spot his evil works.
Every time My children witness murder, suicide, war, corruption of Governments and those in power, greed, arrogance and injustices know that these deeds are the manifestation of Satan. The Evil One has become desperate now to poison My childrens’ minds, he will do everything he can at this time in history, so intense is his rage. You, My children are his targets. While he finds it easy to infect souls who leave themselves wide open to his influence – those who continually seek self-glory on earth – he is finding it increasingly difficult to dampen the spirit of My devoted followers. So blessed are they through the gift of the Holy Spirit that he, Satan, is powerless against them.
For all those who obey My instruction of prayer they will become stronger in mind and spirit. Then they will not care whether Satan lashes out at them in fury for their shield of armour is so strong. This does not mean he will not use every method to seduce you through the desires of the flesh. This does not mean he will not hurt you by whispering into the ears of those close to you and those whom you love. Stand firm My followers for it will be through your strength that he will be crushed forever. He, My children, will become powerless as conversion spreads. For how can he get you to drink from his evil cup of hatred for mankind when you do not thirst for all his empty promises? The stronger you are the less he will bother you.
Know now that when you witness global unrest it is The Deceiver at work. My followers now know instantly the wickedness of Satan when his works are so glaringly obvious. Pray that your brothers and sisters will also bear witness to his evil works and recognise them for what they are. It is only when non-believers finally accept that Satan exists that they will turn to Me for refuge.
Pray now for global conversion. The conversion that will come about , not just because of The Warning ,but because of the truth.
Your beloved teacher and saviour
Jesus Christ
Warning website July 24, 2011
http://www.thewarningsecondcoming.com/god-the-father-will-destroy-the-plot-to-overthrow-currencies/
God the Father will destroy the plot to overthrow currencies
Sunday 24 July 2011 23.00 hours
My dearly beloved daughter My followers’ devotion and allegiance to Me and My Eternal Father is already making a big difference. You, My children, must know that your devotion burns flames of such magnitude in My heart that it feels like it will burst with love for you. Heaven rejoices now at the way you, My beloved children, honour Me with such a passion and devotion. You know in your soul that it is I who speaks. It is I who brings a feeling of such love and tenderness in your heart.
I have a message for all of you children who follow My most Holy Divine word on this website. In a modern world this is how I must communicate. This and other communication’s channels will be used to ensure My word is heard and felt by all believers, non-believers and those who don’t know Me at all.
Please know that every effort you make out of your love for Me is having an impact. I hear every single one of you. I know the joy that I have brought to your soul. I welcome the way in which your work is spreading My word. I will reward each and every one of you with specials graces and favours. Please ask Me to hear your prayers. Come to Me. I will hear your call.
Already the work of the New World Order is beginning to fall apart at the seams. This is down to prayers – your prayers. God the Eternal Father will destroy those who continue to inflict their hideous plot to overthrow currencies in the world as well as those political leaders they are trying to depose of. His hand will now continue to strike out to protect you children.
Please I call you all to tell as many influential voices, including the media about these messages. Many will consider you to be delusional when you speak of these messages. Have no fear for the graces you will receive in doing this work far exceeds the initial abuse you will endure.
Go forward now My beloved children with love and joy in your hearts. For My word is to be welcomed. At last you know that I walk with you so that I can strengthen the bonds of love for all My followers whom I chose to become close to My Sacred Heart. My precious blood spilled so willingly for each of you so that you could be saved covers you every single day.
You are My beloved army and together we will rise to bring all your brothers and sisters back into their rightful glorious home again.
I love and cherish each ofyou children. Never forget that. When you pray to Me each day say this prayer
Oh my precious Jesus embrace me in your arms and allow my head to rest upon your shoulders so that you can raise me up to your glorious Kingdom when the time is right. Allow your precious blood to flow over my heart that we can be united as one.
Your beloved Saviour
Jesus Christ
2 Messages -Warning website for July 23, 2011
http://www.thewarningsecondcoming.com/august-2011-salvation-of-souls-month/
August 2011 Salvation of Souls month
Saturday 23 July 2011 17.30 – 17.40
My beloved daughter you make me so happy. Your total surrender now means that I can save more souls everywhere. A victim soul, My daughter is not entirely clear to you as to its full meaning but, in time, it will. By then you will be so strong that to suffer for Me will bring you joy not sadness. It will not be easy but then working for Me, your beloved Saviour, can not be easy.
It was by the inspiration of God, My Eternal Father that you were encouraged to make this final sacrifice for Me. This is a very special grace My daughter although it won’t appear to be in human terms for My graces are not always about bringing joy and happiness into your life. They can bring suffering but, at the same time, provide you with a real insight into My Glorious Kingdom.
Many many people in the world form My precious army. They will through prayer, personal suffering and the spread of My word save souls. The stronger My army is at saving souls the less the impact will be of the Chastisement.
I ask all My children to spend the month of August praying the Divine Mercy daily for the lost souls who will not survive The Warning. One day of fasting a week is also required as well as daily Mass and the receiving of My Most Holy Eucharist.
If enough of you do this in which I call “Salvation of souls” month then mllions of souls will be saved thoughout the world. Do this for Me children and you will become part of My Glorious Kingdom. Your souls, at the point of death, will join Me in Paradise. That is My most solemn promise.
I love you Children. Now go and form the most powerful army in the world. The Army of Love. The army of Salvation.
Your Loving Saviour
Redeemer of Mankind
Jesus Christ
http://www.thewarningsecondcoming.com/no-man-will-fail-to-hear-my-sons-word-before-the-time-comes-for-his-return/
No man will fail to hear My Son’s word before the time comes for His return
Saturday 23 July 2011 17.15 hours
Second Message from God the Father
I come in the name of My beloved precious son Jesus Christ.
My chosen daughter while you sometimes falter in your attention to My beloved Son’s call to hear him speak, you have risen in My eyes because of the gift you have given Him. Your gift of becoming a victim soul to help save millions of souls makes him weep with joy and relief. For so many souls are being lost to the fires of Hell every day, every second and for every breath you take.
My Son requires your total submission now My daughter. Do not hesitate to obey His every command. Your heart is full of love and compassion not just for My precious Son but for all My children. Touched by the Holy Spirit you will now feel instant love for strangers in whom you will see My light. You, My daughter have now been given the graces to see both the love and evil in all. You will also be able to quickly discern sin in poor misguided souls.
For this work now means that you must surround yourself with every protection. I will, My daughter protect you and your loved ones for now you will be targeted more forcibly by the Evil One. Pray and ask Me for this protection every day now and you will be spared the intensity of the persecution. You must now call on Me to help you spread these messages so that My Son’s voice is heard and revered in the way it should.
My Messenger, My daughter, you have little understanding yet as to what is required of you. Only so much information can be given to you at a time. You will now be inspired by Me and you will fulfil, with My guidance, the prophecies foretold when My Son’s word will be spread just like the Holy Gospel to mankind. No man will fail to hear My Son’s word before the time comes for his return. You have been given this task and for this gift you must bow your head in appreciation of this Glorious request from the Heavens.
My daughter you will be assisted in every way but you must obey My Son at all times. Rise now My daughter for man needs to hear the word of warning that My Son imparts so that souls do not have to suffer the torments of Hell should they die in mortal sin without first being given the chance to be redeemed by My Son during The Warning.
Let My peace flood your soul now. My Heart surrounds every move you make. Never feel you are alone in this work for you are being guided every minute of the day.
God the Father
Medjugorje Message - July 25, 2011
Today, July 25, 2011, Our Lady appeared to the visionary Marija and gave the following message:
"Dear children! May this time be for you a time of prayer and silence. Rest your body and spirit, may they be in God’s love. Permit me, little children, to lead you, open your hearts to the Holy Spirit so that all the good that is in you may blossom and bear fruit one hundred fold. Begin and end the day with prayer with the heart. Thank you for having responded to my call."
Medjugorje Day By Day July 26 - Sts. Joachim and Ann
"He [Jesus] knew that His love was necessary to us. He knew that only in His love could we find our happiness, our joy, our bliss. For this reason He suffered and died to obtain for us Redemption, reconciliation, and eternal life.
He knew that His personal presence [in the Holy Eucharist] was necessary for the people of all times and all places who would live after the thirty-three years of His mortal life" (Fr. Lukas Etlin, O.S.B.).
Mother Teresa -
True love for our neighbor is to wish him well and to do good to him.
Meditations by Padre Pio -
Don't refuse in any way or for any reason to act charitably to all without exception. Go out of your way to do this when you get the chance. The Lord desires it and you must make an effort to do it (Letters 1 p 1353).
Archbishop Fulton Sheen -
Faith is fathomless.
"Faith in a human being is not like sawdust in a doll. You cannot rip it open, shake out the sawdust on a couch, analyze its tree origins, put it back and make a new creature."
St. Faustina's diary http://www.marian.org/directory_flash.html -
Today I heard the words: In the Old Covenant I sent prophets wielding thunderbolts to My people. Today I am sending you with My mercy to the people of the whole world. I do not want to punish aching mankind, but I desire to heal it, pressing it to My Merciful Heart. I use punishment when they themselves force Me to do so; My hand is reluctant to take hold of the sword of justice. Before the Day of Justice I am sending the Day of Mercy. I replied, "O my Jesus, speak to souls Yourself, because my words are insignificant." (1588)
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.
JULY 26 - Sts. Joachim and Ann
Of holiness and the family, Our Lady says:
Dear children, what joy you give me; you are on the road to holiness! I beg you, help by your witness, all those who do not know hoe to live in holiness. That is why your family must be the place where holiness is born. Help everyone to live in holiness, especially the members of your own family. (Weekly Message July 24, 1986).
And in the Book of Proverbs, advice from wise parents is likened to a beautiful garland:
Hear, my child, your father's instruction,
And do not reject your mother's teaching;
For they are a fair garland for you head,
And pendants for your neck. Proverbs 1 :8-9
Reflection:
On this Feast of Joachim and Ann, the parents of Mary, it is fitting to speak of holiness and the family, for that is where the latter is often born and nourished. In a broad sense, to be holy is to be a reflection of God, to possess the characteristics of the divine, especially love. In holiness, love illuminates the whole person; it becomes a living dynamism or energy within us.
Yet love cannot be isolated form the other virtues and usually does not spring up suddenly within us. As the Blessed Virgin said in 1985: "If you live the messages, you are living the seeds of holiness." It is a process, a journey.
This brings us to the family and today's message in which Our Lady says to, « let your family be a place where holiness is born, » and « help your family to live in holiness. » In other words, families are urged to live the messages of prayer, scripture reading, fasting and the sacraments, and then love will be born and nourished within them.
Prayer is essential to holiness and love, as Mary said in 1987: "Pray, because in prayer each one of you will be able to achieve complete love " (and its corollary, holiness).
With holiness alive in our families, we can achieve the good fruits of family life which St. Paul recommends to Ephesians today, and which were evident in the family of Joachim, Ann and their child Mary.
Application:
Is there a holiness within your family? How can you better foster it in the future?
Medjugorje Day By Day July 25 - GIVE ME YOUR DIFFICULTIES
Message, 25. July 2011
"Dear children! May this time be for you a time of prayer and silence. Rest your body and spirit, may they be in God's love. Permit me, little children, to lead you, open your hearts to the Holy Spirit so that all the good that is in you may blossom and bear fruit one hundred fold. Begin and end the day with prayer with the heart. Thank you for having responded to my call."
"Especially from the Eucharist, as from a font, grace is poured forth upon
us; and the sanctification of men in Christ and the glorification of God, to
which all other activities of the Church are directed as toward their end, is
achieved in the most efficacious possible way" (Sacrosanctum Concilium).
Pope John Paul II -
June 1986 response to a group of twelve Italian bishops seeking pastoral advice on people making pilgrimages to Medjugorje. "Let the people go to Medjugorje if they convert, pray, confess, do penance and fast."
Mother Teresa -
Jesus is the Light
Jesus is the Truth
Jesus is the Life
Meditations by Padre Pio -
Fight like a strong soul if you wish to obtain the reward of strong souls (Letters III p 409).
Archbishop Fulton Sheen -
There is no substitute for Faith
"Even when psychoanalysis does effect what it calls a `transference' of the mental state, it never appeases the hunger of the soul for something spiritual and beyond self to adore and worship."
St. Faustina's diary http://www.marian.org/directory_flash.html -
You have surrounded my life with Your tender and loving care, more than I can comprehend, for I will understand Your goodness in its entirety only when the veil is lifted. I desire that my whole life be but one act of thanksgiving to You, O God. (1285)
Most sweet Jesus, set on fire my love for You and transform me into Yourself. Divinize me that my deeds may be pleasing to You. May this be accomplished by the power of the Holy Communion which I receive daily. Oh, how greatly I desire to be wholly transformed into You, O Lord! (1289)
My God, despite all the graces, I long cease to be eternally united with my God; and the better I know Him, the more ardently I desire Him. (1303)
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.
July 25 - GIVE ME YOUR DIFFICULTIES
Today the Madonna asks that we surrender our problems and anxieties to her:
Dear children, tonight your Mother is happy to see you. I especially ask you tonight to give me your problems and difficulties, so that you will be able to pray with more joy and freedom and thus your prayer will be from the heart. That is why I ask you tonight to free yourselves from your troubles through prayer. Know that I am with you, dear children, and that I need your prayers (Visionaries Prayer Group November 5, 1990).
And in Luke's gospel, the prodigal son reaches the end of his rope and surrenders to his father's care:
So he set off and went to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion; he ran and put his arms around him and kissed him. Then the son said to him, « Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to called your son » (Lk 15 :20-21).
Reflection:
Unfortunately, some of us need to hit bottom before we awaken to the real meaning and purpose of life. The prodigal son's errant attitude was based on a desire to live as selfishly as he pleased. That attitude is not so different from the desires of a great many people in our society today. It may take great sorrow and tragedy to cause them to look to God for true fulfillment peace.
In Alcoholics Anonymous, it is said that one of the chief characteristics of the addictive personality is « self will run riot. » Unless the individual can surrender to a « higher power, » and exchange self-will for God's will, the addictive disease will kill him. Alcoholism is far more than a physical addiction to alcohol; it is a degenerative disease of the mind and spirit as well as the body. A new way of living and thinking must replace the old, or there can be no recovery. In the same way, our own spiritual is dependent upon our surrender to the will of God. Like the prodigal son, we will find only acceptance and Love at the hand of our Father.
Application:
As Our Lady urges us today, surrender yourself and all your problems and anxieties to the Lord in prayer.
Ask also for the grace to continue to « let go and let God. »
Holy Love July 24 & 25, 2011
July 24, 2011
Public
St. Thomas Aquinas says: "Praise be to Jesus."
"You just ingested some sugar for an attack of hypoglycemia. As you took it, you prayed that it would take effect in your system. It is much the same with the conversion of hearts. Hearts can be given the truth over and over. But the truth must take effect in their hearts. If it does not change the condition of the heart, ill effects continue and grow worse - much like the sugar levels in your blood."
"The truth has to be absorbed into the heart and become one with the heart - much like the sugar. If the truth does not change the heart, the soul continues in error. That is why this Mission is all about truth, for truth and the conversion of souls are companions."
July 24, 2011
Sunday Service - The Triumph of the United Hearts both in Hearts and in the World; Unity in All Families
Jesus is here with His Heart exposed. He says: "I am your Jesus, born Incarnate."
"My brothers and sisters, be united in Holy Love as I desire that you be. Think only the most loving thoughts of one another, for I tell you, every thought, word and action will be weighed on the scale of Holy Love."
"My brothers and sisters, I'm calling you to be one in Holy Love, moving deeper into the Chambers of Our United Hearts."
"Tonight I am blessing you with My Blessing of Divine Love."
July 25, 2011
Monday Service - Peace in All Hearts through Holy Love
Jesus is here with His Heart exposed. He says: "I am your Jesus, born Incarnate."
"My brothers and sisters, tonight I tell you that My Heart is still weeping, still wounded, still bleeding for those who do not accept the TRUTH of THIS MISSION. You must continue to pray for all unbelievers. These are the ones that I pursue with every type of grace."
"Tonight I'm blessing you with My Blessing of Divine Love."
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Holy Love Ministries
Maranatha Spring and Shrine
Message to Sharon Fitzpatrick July 24, 2011
SUNDAY, JULY 24, 2011
MY SWEET PRECIOUS CHILDREN,
I WELCOME YOU ALL INTO THE REFUGE OF MY IMMACULATE HEART. I HOLD YOU THERE,
THAT I AM ABLE TO PROTECT AND GUIDE YOU. YOU MY LITTLE LAMBS, ARE IN A
DEVASTATING TIME AND AS YOU CLING TO ME, SO TOO WILL I CLING TO YOU.
YOU OFTEN EXPERIENCE THE WONDERS OF GOD. IT IS THE LITTLE AND SIMPLE ACTS
THAT YOU SEE, WHEN OTHERS DO NOT NOTICE. YOU ARE LITTLE AND SIMPLE AND I
TELL YOU, YOU ARE OF THE FEW THAT PRAISE AND THANK GOD FOR ALL THINGS. YOU
ARE ALSO HELD IN JESUS’ SACRED HEART. OUR HEARTS ARE ENTWINED AND THUS YOU
ARE ALWAYS WITH US. IT IS TIME TO PREPARE FOR THIS DEVASTATION, PREPARING
YOUR HEARTS AND SOULS FOR UNTHINKABLE THINGS THAT COME WHEN YOU REJECT GOD.
PRAY LITTLE ONES AND TRUST. KEEP YOUR SOULS BEAUTIFUL WITH GRACE YOU
RECEIVE FROM RECONCILIATION AND THE HOLY EUCHARIST. LET NO FEAR ENTER -
FEAR IS NOT OF GOD. YOU ARE UNITED AND ACT AS ONE, THEREFORE THE POWER OF
THIS UNITY SHALL BE OVERWHELMING. YOU ARE THE UNITY OF SOULS THAT SHALL
STAND AS DAVID DID AGAINST THE GIANT, FOR EVIL IS THE GIANT THAT MUST BE
STRUCK DOWN. BE COURAGEOUS, BE STRONG. CLING TO THIS MOTHER. STAND FOR
THE TRUTH, IT IS THE TRUTH THAT SHALL DESTROY THE GIANT.
BECAUSE IT IS THE DAY OF THE LORD AND YOU KEEP IT HOLY, I GIVE TO YOU MY
GRATITUDE AND MY BLESSING AND I DO SO IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, THE SON AND
THE HOLY SPIRIT.
BECAUSE I ASK IT, MY SON HIMSELF GIVES TO YOU HIS BLESSING. RECEIVE IT WITH
HUMBLE HEARTS AND THEN PRAISE HIM, THANK HIM, AND DO THIS FOREVER.
Message to Sharon Fitzpatrick July 23, 2011
SATURDAY, JULY 23, 2011
CORE GROUP PRAYING AT LORRAINE’S HOUSE
MY PRECIOUS LITTLE CHILDREN SO SWEET AND LOVED BY ME, I GREET YOU TODAY IN A
SPECIAL WAY. I HAVE YOU ALREADY IN THAT PLACE OF RESERVE IN MY HEART. YOU
MUST NOW REMAIN THERE ALWAYS THAT I PROTECT YOU AND GUIDE YOU. BY THE POWER
OF THE HOLY SPIRIT YOU SHALL GROW IN WISDOM AND YOU WILL BE MADE MORE AWARE
OF MANY SITUATIONS. YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN TREMENDOUS GRACE AND THIS IS
NECESSARY THAT YOU HAVE COURAGE TO REMAIN FIRM IN THE TRUTH.
OH DEAR CHILDREN, EACH DAY BRINGS ONLY MORE MISERY. THE WORLD IS RESIGNED
TO RESIST THE LOVE AND MERCY OF CHRIST, AND SO IT IS THAT THE SOULS OF THESE
PEOPLE ARE DARKENED AND HAVE NO LIGHT. THE LIGHT OF JESUS IS ALWAYS READY
TO RENEW THE SOUL, BUT IF THEY DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR, THE LIGHT CANNOT ENTER.
YOU SEE MUCH OF THIS AND YOU WAIL IN PURSUIT OF MERCY. YOUR PRAYERS ARE
POWERFUL BEFORE GOD BECAUSE YOU HAVE GIVEN THEM OVER TO HIM. YOU HAVE
OFFERED EVERYTHING THAT SOULS ARE NOT LOST. I SAY TO YOU CONTINUE. NO
MATTER HOW BLEAK IT SEEMS THERE IS ALWAYS HOPE. IT WAS THIS MOTHER THAT
BROUGHT HOPE TO YOU, AND THROUGH YOUR WILLINGNESS TO PRAY, YOU ARE HOPE FOR
THE WORLD.
AS YOU COME INTO THE DEVASTATION OF THE WORLD, YOU WILL BECOME AWARE OF YOUR
PRIVILEDGES. WHEN OTHERS FALL, YOU SHALL REMAIN STANDING. WHEN THEY ARE
WEAK AND CHASTISE GOD, YOU WILL BE STRONG AGAINST EVIL. YOU HAVE SO MUCH,
THAT YOU CANNOT COMPREHEND THE ENTIRETY OF YOUR BLESSINGS. BUT I TELL YOU,
DO NOT BE AFRAID. THE BLESSED TRINITY SHALL WORK IN YOU AND THROUGH YOU.
JESUS WILL PROVIDE YOUR HEAVENLY FOOD. THE NOURISHMENT SO NEEDED FOR THE
SOUL. THE HOLY SPIRIT SHALL INTERPRET FOR YOU THE HOLY WILL OF GOD THE
FATHER. AND IT WILL BE THE FATHER THAT SHALL ALLOW YOU, THE LITTLIEST AND
MOST SIMPLE TO ENTER THE NEW HEAVENS AND THE NEW EARTH.
YOU MY LOVES WERE CALLED FOR LEADERSHIP AND WHAT YOU HAVE DECIDED FOR WILL
BRING YOU MUCH TO BEAR. BUT YOU WILL BEAR IT WITH HUMILITY AND DIGNITY FOR
YOU ARE IN THE GRACE OF GOD. MANY WILL SEEK YOU OUT AND YOU WILL HOLD THE
UNITY TOGETHER, LEADING THESE SOULS TO ENJOY THE FRUITS OF YOUR SUFFERINGS
AND COMMITMENT. THOSE WHO ARE IN UNITY WILL THEMSELVES FOLLOW YOUR
DIRECTION AND WILL DO AS YOU DO FOR THE SAVING OF SOULS. THEY WILL SEE IN
YOU GOD’S WISDOM AND WILL RESPOND WITH COURAGE AS WELL. THIS UNITY OF SOULS
HAS BEEN FORTIFIED WITH MUCH GRACE AND THIS GRACE SHALL SUSTAIN THEM IN THIS
TRIAL.
DEAR CHILDREN, I ASK THAT YOU BE AWARE OF THOSE PRIESTS WHO ARE CONFUSED AND
IMPAIRED BY THE WORLD. THEY CANNOT RECEIVE WHAT IS NEEDED FOR THEIR
SALVATION UNLESS THEY RELINQUISH THEIR PRIDE AND ARROGANCE. WHEN THEY SHALL
READ THESE WORDS THEY WILL SCOFF AT THEM AND SNICKER AMONGST THEMSELVES. DO
NOT BE TROUBLED AT THIS LITTLE ONES. IT IS NOT YOU WHO WILL FEEL THE STING
OF THEIR RESISTANCE, IT WILL BE MY SON WHO WILL BEAR THE BLOWS. SO COMFORT
JESUS WITH YOUR TRUE LOVE. GIVE TO HIM YOUR ALL. YOU WERE CHOSEN FOR THIS
DURING THIS TIME WHEN HE IS REJECTED.
I AM GRATEFUL THAT YOU HAVE COME TOGETHER. MUCH IS ACCOMPLISHED DURING
THESE ENCOUNTERS.
I LOVE YOU MY PRECIOUS CHILDREN, I LOVE YOU. I AM JOYFUL IN YOUR GIVING.
BE JOYFUL IN GOD’S LOVE AND BE OPEN TO ALL HE DESIRES FOR YOU.
I ENCLOSE EACH OF YOU IN MY HEART, I TOUCH YOUR HEARTS IN A MOST SPECIAL
WAY AS I BLESS YOU IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, THE SON, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT.
I HAVE THIS DAY IMPLORED MY BELOVED SON TO GIVE TO YOU HIS BLESSING. IN
COMPLIANCE TO MY WISHES, HE OPENS HIS HEART TO YOU AND YOU RECEIVE HIS
BLESSING. PONDER HOW TRULY PROFOUND THIS IS AND THEN PRAISE AND THANK HIM
NOW AND FOREVER.
The Rev. Fr. Melvin Doucette, M.Afr.
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or see: http://www.angelfire.com/realm/blackcatholics/BlackSaintsMysticsHoly.html
Saturday, July 23, 2011
The Return of the Unclean Spirit
Dear Friends,
"When an unclean spirit goes out of a person it roams through arid regions searching for rest but finds none. Then it says, 'I will return to my home from which I came.' But upon returning, it finds it empty, swept clean, and put in order. Then it goes and brings back with itself seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they move in and dwell there; and the last condition of that person is worse than the first. Thus it will be with this evil generation." (Passage from the Gospel of St. Matthew 12:43-45)
Below you will find the message of Our Lord and Savior given to Father Melvin. Jesus spoke to him these words,
"May the Holy Spirit fill you, My brother Melvin, and all My brothers and sisters living in the world. All those who are followers of mine are to live in the power of the Holy Spirit and He will bring them all His gifts.
There are many today who are possessed by evil spirits. This has happened because they refused to follow Me and instead they have been involved in all kinds of occult practices. If you get involved in New Age or in Wicca, you can be sure in time you will be possessed by the evil one. A priest can chase the evil one away but if the person is not converted, then the evil spirit will return with seven other evil spirits worst than the first one. Then their situation will be worst than ever. You who are involved in occult practices, I call you to leave this right away and return to Me and you will be liberated. I want you all with Me. I love you all."
Father Melvin
Thursday, July 21, 2011
The Healing of a Mute Person
Dear Friends,
As they were going out, a demoniac who could not speak was brought to Jesus, and when the demon was driven out the mute person spoke. The crowds were amazed and said, "Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel." But the Pharisees said, "He drives out demons by the prince of demons." Jesus went around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and curing every disease and illness. At the sight of the crowds, Jesus' heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest." (Passage from the Gospel of St. Matthew 9:32-38)
Below you will find the message of Our Lord and Savior given to Father Melvin. Jesus spoke to him these words,
"I have great love and compassion for you, My brother Melvin, and for all My brothers and sisters scattered all over the world. I especially have compassion on all those who suffer or who are sick. You know suffering does not come from Me. Sickness and suffering entered the world because of sin. Before the sin of Adam and Eve there was no sickness or suffering or death in the world. All this entered the world as a consequence of sin. I continue to show My compassion for all those who suffer by healing the sick and I take away all pain and suffering.
Come to Me, My friends, and I will help you. Do not let yourself be taken by the evil one. If you walk with Me every day, he will not have any hold on you. I love you all."
Father Melvin
Friday, July 22, 2011
The Man with a Withered Hand
Dear Friends,
Moving on from there, Jesus went into their synagogue. And behold, there was a man there who had a withered hand. They questioned him, "Is it lawful to cure on the sabbath?" so that they might accuse him. He said to them, "Which one of you who has a sheep that falls into a pit on the sabbath will not take hold of it and lift it out? How much more valuable a person is than a sheep. So it is lawful to do good on the sabbath." Then he said to the man, "Stretch out your hand." He stretched it out, and it was restored as sound as the other. But the Pharisees went out and took counsel against him to put him to death. (Passage from the Gospel of St. Matthew 12:9-14)
Below you will find the message of Our Lord and Savior given to Father Melvin. Jesus spoke to him these words,
"I bless you, My brother Melvin, and all My brothers and sisters living in every country of the world. Often when I went to the synagogue on the Sabbath there would be a person in need of healing. I had no trouble healing these people on the Sabbath because to heal is always a good thing. One is allowed to do good on the Sabbath. So on one holy day I healed a man with a withered hand in the synagogue. Some people especially the Pharisees were against it as they accused Me of breaking the Sabbath. I ask you this: could the Son of God break the Sabbath? Could I commit a sin? As God I am the one who instituted the Sabbath and I know what is allowed and what is forbidden. It is always lawful to heal because one is doing good to a person. Yet the Pharisees plotted to kill Me. They were always looking for a way to put me to death. Indeed they succeeded at the end to have Me nailed to the cross but this great suffering I offered to the Father for your sins. I love you."
Father Melvin
Thursday, July 21, 2011
The Healing of a Mute Person
Dear Friends,
As they were going out, a demoniac who could not speak was brought to Jesus, and when the demon was driven out the mute person spoke. The crowds were amazed and said, "Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel." But the Pharisees said, "He drives out demons by the prince of demons." Jesus went around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and curing every disease and illness. At the sight of the crowds, Jesus' heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest." (Passage from the Gospel of St. Matthew 9:32-38)
Below you will find the message of Our Lord and Savior given to Father Melvin. Jesus spoke to him these words,
"I have great love and compassion for you, My brother Melvin, and for all My brothers and sisters scattered all over the world. I especially have compassion on all those who suffer or who are sick. You know suffering does not come from Me. Sickness and suffering entered the world because of sin. Before the sin of Adam and Eve there was no sickness or suffering or death in the world. All this entered the world as a consequence of sin. I continue to show My compassion for all those who suffer by healing the sick and I take away all pain and suffering.
Come to Me, My friends, and I will help you. Do not let yourself be taken by the evil one. If you walk with Me every day, he will not have any hold on you. I love you all."
Father Melvin
Medjugorje Day By Day July 23 - CONSECRATE YOURSELVES TO ME
"The sacred host exposed on the altar gives my soul food for 'admiration.' I admire my Divine Spouse in His humility but above all His love which has placed Him to be there at the words of the priest at consecration. I admire the love which puts Him at the word of every priest in every century . . . . I know that I am a sinner and a big sinner. I have crucified You many times. I
praise You for a love beyond my comprehension and yet You have given me the gift of infinite love. I glorify You in union with Mary and beg You to make me imitate this love of Yours . . . . Give me the grace to follow Your will in every detail . . . . I must be all His as He is mine" (St. Katharine Drexel).
Mother Teresa -
You won't be able to give what you don't have.
Meditations by Padre Pio -
I am suffering and suffering very much, but thanks to our good Jesus I still feel a little strength, and when aided by Jesus what is the creature not capable of doing? (Letters I p 342).
Archbishop Fulton Sheen -
Without the Face of Love you have the mask of evil
"If there is not one great Face of Love that bends over mankind, its troubled mind will fill it with a thousand horrible masks."
St. Faustina's diary http://www.marian.org/directory_flash.html -
am reliving these moments with Our Lady. With great longing, I am waiting for the Lord's coming. Great are my desires. I desire that all humankind come to know the Lord. I would like to prepare all nations for the coming of the Word Incarnate. O Jesus, make the fount of Your mercy gush forth more abundantly, for humankind is seriously ill and thus has more need than ever of Your compassion. You are a bottomless sea of mercy for us sinners; and the greater the misery, the more right we have to Your mercy. You are a fount which makes all creatures happy by Your infinite mercy. (793)
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.
July 23 - CONSECRATE YOURSELVES TO ME
In this message to Jelena, the Blessed Mother speaks of consecration to her heart:
Dear children, at this time it is especially necessary for you to consecrate yourselves to me and to my heart. Love, pray, and fast.
Consecration is an act of deep love, of which Paul speaks in this passage from Ephesians:
I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit, and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love (Eph 3 :16-17).
Reflection:
Our readings today speak eloquently of love, which motivates Our Lady to ask that we consecrate ourselves to her Immaculate Heart, the source of great love and peace. Let us do just that, using a prayer written by St. Louis de Montfort:
This day, with the whole court of heaven as witness, I choose you, Mary, as my Mother and Queen. I surrender and consecrate myself to you, body and soul, with all that I possess, both spiritual and material, even including the spiritual value of all my actions, past, present, and yet to come. I give you the full right to utilize me and all that belongs to me, without any reservations, in whatever way you please, for the greater glory of God in time and throughout eternity.
Accept, gracious Virgin, this offering of my life and service, to honor and imitate that obedience which the child Jesus chose to have towards you, his Mother. I wish to acknowledge the authority which both of you have over this poor sinner, and by my life and service, to also thank God for the privileges bestowed on you by the Blessed Trinity. I solemnly declare that for the future I will strive to honor and obey you, my Lady, in all things as your humble servant. Amen.
Application:
Begin to offer this prayer, or another like it, on Saturdays, the special day of the week given by the church to honor the Blessed Virgin.
Medjugorje Day By Day July 21 - YOUR MOTHER GIVES YOU HER LOVE
"No other Sacrament so inflames souls with Divine Love as the Sacrament of the Eucharist, in which Jesus Christ gives us His whole self, so to unite us all to Him through holy love" (St. Alphonsus Liguori).
Mother Teresa -
Love until it hurts; it takes deep sacrifice to proclaim the word of God.
Meditations by Padre Pio -
Remember that the corner stone of perfection is charity; he who lives by charity, lives in God, because God is charity, as the apostle said (AdFP 554)
Archbishop Fulton Sheen -
We have our divine priorities askew
"At the end of the twentieth century [and now in the 21st] we find ourselves living in an era of superstition in which minds believe everything as fanatics and quacks become shrines of worship and objects of adoration."
St. Faustina's diary http://www.marian.org/directory_flash.html -
With longing I gaze into the starlit sky,
Into the sapphire of fathomless firmaments.
There the pure heart leaps out to find You, O God,
And yearns to be freed of the bonds of the flesh.
With great longing, I gaze upon you, my homeland,
When will this, my exile, come to an end?
O Jesus, such is the call of Your bride
Who suffers agony in her thirst for You.
With longing, I gaze at the footprints of the saints
Who crossed this wilderness on their way to the fatherland.
They left me the example of their virtue and their counsels,
And they say to me, "Patience, Sister, soon the fetters will break."
But my longing soul hears not these words.
Ardently it yearns for its Lord and its God,
And it understands not human language,
Because it is enamored of Him alone.
My longing soul, wounded with love,
Forces its way through all created things
And unites itself with infinite eternity,
With the Lord whom my heart has espoused.
Allow my longing soul, O God,
To be drowned in Your Divine Three-fold Essence.
Fulfill my desires, for which I humbly beg You,
With a heart brimming with love's fire. (1304)
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.
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July 21 - YOUR MOTHER GIVES YOU HER LOVE
Today the Madonna charges us with carrying her love and peace to others:
Dear children, tonight your Mother is happy to see so many of you. Your Mother wishes to give you her love tonight so that you can share it with others when you go back to your homes. Live love.
I wish to give you peace, so you can carry it to others. Realize that you cannot give peace to others if you do not have peace within yourselves. I need you, dear children, to cooperate with me, for today there are many plans that I cannot fulfill without you. I need your cooperation. Pray, Pray, Pray (VPG 7-24-89).
Paul also charges the Thessalonians to build up and encourage one another:
For God has destined us not for wrath but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep we may live with him. Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing (Thes 5:9-11).
Reflection:
When an athlete nears the end of a race, his legs ache, his throat burns, and his whole body cries out for him to quit. This is when supporters are most valuable. Their encouragement helps the runner to push through the pain to the finish.
In the same way, Christians are to encourage one another, as Our Lady and St. Paul urge us today. Encouragement offered at the right moment can make the difference between finishing well or giving up along the way.
There are plenty of nay-sayers around, those who discourage others and point to the bleak side. But to support and affirm others is a much needed ministry, and a calling of the gospel as well. Sharing enthusiasm, giving a sincere compliment, supporting another's project or new idea, are all ways of sharing in the affirming work of the Holy Spirit.
Application:
Look around you today, sensitive to the need of others for encouragement; offer an affirming word or a supportive gesture.
Message to Sharon Fitzpatrick July 20, 2011
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2011
MY DEAR DEAR PRECIOUS LITTLE CHILDREN,
HOW GRATEFUL I AM THAT YOU GIVE SO MUCH FOR THE GLORY OF GOD. IT IS A TIME
OF GREAT DIFFICULTIES FOR SO MANY. BELIEVE MY CHILDREN, IN THE GLORY OF
GOD, FOR IT IS IN HIS GLORY THAT YOU FIND HIS LOVE AND MERCY.
LITTLE CHILDREN, AS YOU FACE THESE DIFFICULTIES, TURN AWAY FROM ALL FEAR AND
ANXIETY. BE AT PEACE AND LET THE JOY OF THIS PEACE INHABIT YOU. THOUGH YOU
ALL HAVE CROSSES, YOU ALSO HAVE GREAT PROMISES FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES -
ALL THOSE YOU LOVE. BE ASSURED THAT YOU ARE HELD IN THE SACRED HEART OF
JESUS AND IN MY OWN IMMACULATE HEART. THIS IS INDEED CAUSE FOR JOY. PEACE
CAN BE YOURS DEAR CHILDREN, IF YOU SURRENDER YOUR CROSSES AND ACCEPT THE
HOLY WILL OF GOD.
AS YOU WITNESS THE TURMOIL OF THE WORLD, YOU GROW EVER MORE WEARY IN WAITING
FOR THE GREAT ACT OF LOVE AND MERCY. OH MY DEAR CHILDREN, YOU BEAR LITTLE
PATIENCE, AND SO I SAY TO YOU ONCE MORE, BE PATIENT AS GOD IS PATIENT WITH
YOU.
NOW MY LOVES, I GATHER YOU ALL TO ME THAT I MAY BLESS YOU IN THE NAME OF THE
FATHER, THE SON, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT.
YOU RECEIVE ALSO THE BLESSING OF CHRIST. MY LITTLE PRIEST - SONS EXTEND IT
TO YOU AND PRAY FOR YOU. OPEN YOUR HEARTS TO THE BENEFITS OF THIS BLESSING,
PRAISING AND THANKING GOD NOW AND FOREVER.
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Messages From on High - "I am the Way to a True Life in Me"
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Dear friends...You might notice the "date" is no longer included on each
Message. Having put this to prayer, my heart understood (and I
paraphrase)..."My Word goes forth to achieve affect, not to be confined; but
to open hearts.." Each Message includes a Scriptural reference (which I
'understood' is the most important part), reflecting its position in the
liturgical year, and I may include the name of a celebrated feast, with
Sunday being "the pre-eminent day.calling to mind the Passion, Resurrection,
and glory of the Lord Jesus." (...CCC 1166). Past Messages are currently
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Is. 11:1-10; Ps. 72; Lk. 10:21-24
My Heart waits for you each day, and in the Intimacy of This Heart I receive
you. You do not arrive Here by your own methods, but by My Grace. Yes, by
your "yes'; but by a "yes" made capable by My Grace. See? It is I Who have
called out to you first, and your answer is in your place in My Heart.
Amen. +
Is. 25:6-10a; Ps. 23; Mt. 15:29-37
It is to this plane of thought to which I draw you: to the Water flowing
from My Side, to This Meal Which is Me: to My Body, to My Blood, to the
inner understanding and belief that God has called all mankind unto Himself,
and that by My Grace given freely to you, this is at all possible a journey
for each of you to make! Amen. +
Is. 26:1-6; Ps. 118; Mt. 7:21, 24-27
Words are spoken. Are they not meant to have meaning? Are they not meant
to be heard? How well do you receive MY Word, lambs? I teach you Mercy
that Mercy would be yours. I give you Justice that My Justice would be
yours. But these attributes cannot be properly received by you, properly
used by you, unless you are coming to know Me, Who is your Lord and your
God. Otherwise, you are but mimics who will fade from memory with others
rising up in your steads. See? You are meant to be REAL in Me and you are
meant to be recognizable in My Sight! Amen. +
First Friday, Is. 29:17-24; Ps. 27; Mt. 9:27-31
To live in the House of the Lord one must see clearly. To see clearly is to
understand with proper hearing, to be healed in heart by Truth! To be
healed in heart by Truth is to become pure, purified by My Love. Will you
allow this process? Do YOU believe I can heal you? Amen. +
First Saturday, Is. 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps. 147; Mt. 9:35-10:1, 5a, 6-8
All things Good are by the Lord, and the Goodness you bring has first come
to you by My Hand. See? It is I, your Lord, Goodness! Greatness! Pity,
Mercy! Love! It is I Who heals. Yet, I lift you up to My Side to bring My
Ways to those around you. But first, I bring Myself to you, that as you
come to know Me you can bring Me to those to whom I send you. Amen. +
2nd Sunday of Advent, Baruch 5:10-9; Ps. 126; Phil. 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk. 3:1-6
Preparing the way, preparing the heart: for the journey. And what is the
journey every heart shall make? Its journey is to the Lord! Even if you
resist Me, your journey leads to My Throne where Justice and Mercy meet.
Know that My Justice is demanding and Right is Right and wrong is wrong. I
peer into every avenue of your hearts and My Mercy flows, but Justice cuts
the path as your hearts flow then, TO Me or away from Me. For INJUSTICE
cannot stand in the Face of God. And wrongful hearts do not enter My Own.
Amen. +
Is. 35:1-10; Ps. 85; Lk. 5:17-26
There! See! Look! Know: God IS! God has made all things good in the
path by which I am leading you. See how I call to you. See, that you would
acknowledge Me. Know, that I raise you up beyond those things which bind
you from walking My Way. Know that all things are possible by Me. And so I
say again...I invite you one more time: Come follow Me. Rise and walk in
My Grace. Leave the bindings of sin. Come and walk in My Grace. Amen. +
Immaculate Conception, Gen. 3:9-15, 20; Ps. 98; Eph. 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk.
1:26-38
Daughter. Reserved. Preserved. Held high. For Me.
Sinless. Spotless. By the Lamb.
Glory entering into humanity by the willing instrument, an instrument made
holy, first, by Me!
No sin ever touched the womb, the heart, the being prepared first by Me, for
Me.
See? The Tabernacle of the Lord is holy.
Holiness comes from Me! Amen. +
St. Juan Diego, Is. 40:25-31; Ps. 103; Mt. 11:28-30
The Lord DOES provide for His people!
Come, see My Hand extended before you.
Will you grasp It, or decline My aid?
These choices are yours.
Come, and grow in Faith, in Hope, in Love.
Come, and BE in your God; FOR your God. Amen. +
Is. 41:13-20; Ps. 145; Mt. 11:11-15
All things good speak of Me. All things good proclaim Me, reflect Me. See,
that all who come to know Me live in reflection of My Way! Hear Me, lambs,
and believe: My Word has spoken of Me and My Word is fulfilled. Here I am.
I am your Lord! Amen. +
Is. 48:17-19; Ps. 1; Mt. 11:16-19
There is a Way to be walked, it is My Own.
Are you willing to walk My Way?
Or would you rather walk alone?
Yes, I would accompany you.
But the Way to True Freedom is My Own. Amen. +
Our Lady of Guadalupe, Zech. 2:14-17 (or) Rev. 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Judith
13; Lk. 1:26-38 (or) Lk. 1:39-47
Following the Will of God, walking in His Way.
Hearing His Word and living it for LIFE.
Desiring to be a servant of the Lord and recognizing the way to serve.
BEING full in spirit, led by the Spirit of God!
Knowing that God is.
This is what I want for you. Amen. +
3rd Sunday of Advent, Zeph. 3:14-18a; Is. 12; Phil. 4:4-7; Lk. 3:10-18
Let us go rejoicing because the Lord is near.
How near are you to This Lord, My lambs?
How filled, how alive in My Word ARE you?
There is always room for improvement: examine your hearts.
See that the Lord is near. Repent. Forgive one another.
My Way is not the world's way.
Check your footing. Know your pathway. Amen. +
Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17a; Ps. 25; Mt. 21:23-27
Meeting Me. Coming to know Me. Following Me, My Word. Heeding My
Teaching. Understanding. Growing in Knowledge of Me. See? It is a
process, one I lead. And I use all avenues to aid your path. WOULD that
your hearts remain open. Would that you open first, to Me. Let your minds
accept what your hearts suspect. Be WHOLE in Me, lambs. Do not reserve a
part from Me. I am leading you. Do not resist My Encouragements. They are
Graces flowing for YOU, to lead you to ME. Amen. +
Zeph. 3:1-2, 9-13; Ps. 34; Mt. 21:28-32
Prepare your hearts, lambs. Prepare your hearts. LIVE My Word. Proclaim
My Word by how you live. Live My Word, then speak...preach My Word! Be
honest in heart, pure in mind, sincere in actions. DO dwell in Me, that *I*
might live in you! Amen. +
Is. 35:6c-8, 18, 21b-25; Ps. 85; Lk. 7:18b-23
There is Word to be heard: My Own, for My Word is Everlasting. Come: Hear
the Word of the Lord! Come, and BE My people! Take solace, have Hope in My
Word. DO come to recognize Me. DO seek Me and My Way! DO come. For I
have come for you. Amen. +
Gen. 49:2, 8-10; Ps. 72; Mt. 1:1-17
There is a way in which the Lord makes His Word, His Presence, His Life
known to mankind. I would have you progress to Me, and so, I show you the
way through time and through one another. See how I connect you! And
through Me I offer you each My Hand into My Life through Baptism in the
Spirit. Come! And be among the children of God! Amen. +
Jer. 23:5-8; Ps. 72; Mt. 1:18-25
Time for God is the moment in which He achieves His Will, it is the moment
when you recognize My Presence in your life, it is the second when you
declare: "God IS!" because of the fulfillment you see in your midst. See?
Time is given for YOU, My lambs! That you would mark the moment in your
journey in Me! The journey is complete when your time is unimportant and
the moment becomes eternal in Me! Amen. +
Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps. 71; Lk. 1:5-25
The Hand of God reaches down to touch His people. See? I do not leave you
to roam in your darkness, but I come to give you Light. KNOW that I do
these things, and rejoice, O lambs! Your God is Love. Come, and be loved
by your Lord. Amen. +
4th Sunday of Advent, Micah 5:1-4a; Ps. 80; Heb. 10:5-10; Lk. 1:39-45
Waiting. Learning. Living. Being. Recognizing True Life when It visits
your midst. Living New Life in your hearts. Recognizing God's Way over the
ways of the world. God has visited His people! How do you welcome Me? How
well do you LIVE in Me? Amen. +
Song of Songs 2:8-14a (or) Zeph. 3:14-18a; Ps. 33; Lk. 1:39-45
The joy! The joy of knowing one is in the Presence of the Lord! The joy!
The joy of knowing the Word of the Lord is kept! The True Joy of the Lord
is in His people recognizing Him and coming forth to greet Me and to keep My
Word! For the Joy of the Lord is in the union of your hearts to My Own!
Amen. +
1 Sm. 1:24-28; 1 Sm. 2; Lk. 1:46-56
The Word of the Lord comes to mankind. It comes in Light, in Truth, in
Word, in Deed. Hear Me and truly, be glad! Rejoice! For yes! The
Lord...YOUR Lord has come to give you Life, True Life! And so, live and
REJOICE, My lambs! BE, My lambs! Live, be ALIVE in ME! Amen. +
Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24; Ps. 25; Lk. 1:57-66
Looking at life as God sees it would help you to understand the dilemma you
are in. You have Free Will, gifted by Me; yet you use Free Will, often,
wrongly. See? You are able to choose sin, but this is not My Will for you
Like a Good Parent I have sent you a Redeemer. I have prepared you in Word
to show you the Way. Use your Free Will to choose Right. The dilemma you
are in is that sin entices you and you choose wrong over Right. Sin
prevents you from returning to Me. There is more to life than what you can
see and so, I come to remove your blindness. I come to set you free. In
Truth, I HAVE sent My Only Begotten Son to save you. Proclaim His Truth by
your own lives, by your own mouths! Proclaim Truth! Live Truth! Amen. +
2 Sm. 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps. 89; Lk. 1:67-79
Promises are made. Promises are kept. See? I have kept My Word. My Word
IS fulfilled! See! The Dawn is breaking! Light fills, illumines the soul!
You see, but with MY Vision. You hear, but with My Clarity! You will
speak, but from purified hearts! Amen. +
Christmas, Is. 52:7-10, Ps. 98; Heb. 1:1-6; Jn. 1:1-18
In the glimmer of a moment, Love entered the world, Love for the Father and
Love for the Son, Life breathed deeply by the Spirit! For Love loves what
Love makes and for the sake of creation, Love entered the world. Love
always is; Love always was and will be; and Love loves mankind, the jewel
reflection of My Own Being. Nothing will separate us, but YOUR own will
which I have given you to use freely. Evil would enslave you, but Love
would set you free. And True Freedom is yours, but for your own will to
embrace It. So come, lambs, and gather at the Site of Love: Here I am.
Joy calls to you: Embrace Me! Love beckons you: Embrace Me. For I have
already called to you, I would already embrace you; but for your "yes" to
This Call of Love! Amen. +
St. Stephen, Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps. 31; Mt. 10:17-22
Each of you are called to live fully in Me. Life beckons to you; and as you
take My Hand I ask you to reach out to others. And how do you reach out?
By living deeply in Me, by Good Example, by showing My Own Word alive in
you! For each one is called to follow; and each one is called to lead by
Good Example. But not all follow. Regardless, be examples of Life in Me
because you ARE in Me! Amen. +
Feast of the Holy Family, Sirach 3:2-7, 12-14; Ps. 128; Col. 3:2-21; Lk.
2:41-52 (or) 1 Sam. 20-22, 24-28; Ps. 84; 1 Jn. 3:1-2, 21-24 (same Gospel)
Order. Sequence. Family. Natural Law. God's Will.
Living. Breathing. Growing. Being. Family.
Mother. Father. Children. Offspring's of Love.
Cooperation. Understanding. Obedience. Sacrifice.
Love.
Generous natures. Sacrificial Love.
Selfless Love.
Subordination for the sake of giving of self.
For the Good of oneness in one another in Me.
Amen. +
Holy Innocents, 1 Jn. 1:5-2:2; Ps. 124; Mt. 2:13-18
There is a call, there is a cry: My people call out to Me, My people cry
loud for Me. There is another sort of cry, another sort of petition. It is
one of defense against the onslaught of the enemy; but even here in this
battle, I am for My people. Those who would inflict are themselves engaged
in a battle within themselves, against themselves, but they do not see it.
They believe they are the victor, when they are the spoil, the spoil of the
enemy. Confusion and pride are used by the enemy to cloud the minds and
hearts of those whom he snares. Confusion is presented as clarity of
thought and pride as a sense of duty. THEN the enemy presents lie as truth,
death as fife, freedom as choice to do wrong, to separate yourselves from
Me.
And so, the cry for Right is heard. I hear the cry for True
Freedom. I hear My people and I am here. And the Victor is in your midst!
Come, O My people, and be comforted by your God. Truly rely on Me. I am
your God! I hear and I answer you. Amen. +
1 Jn. 2:3-11; Ps. 96; Lk. 2:22-35
Obedience to the Law of God leads one's heart to fuller understanding of the
Truth. For how can you see what you do not believe, which you do not live?
What do you hope for? Lasting values in Truth, or fleeting moments in the
vanities of the world? And so I say: Come follow Me. And to follow Me is
to keep My Word. Amen. +
1 Jn. 2:12-17; Ps. 96; Lk. 2:36-40
Recognizing the Power of the Lord! Living each day in His Presence! Being,
being in Life, True Life in Me! Knowing that a life lived in God is truly,
a life worth living! Be well in Me. Be alive in Me! Amen. +
1 Jn. 2:18-21; Ps. 96; Jn. 1:1-18
There is Wonder and Awe in the Word of God, and you give witness as you
allow the Word of God to dwell freely in your hearts! See? I have come to
save the world from the famine created by sin. Those who dwell in sin dwell
in darkness, a darkness which consumes the very life of your souls. Yet, My
Grace has entered the world through My Own Heart into Which I bring you, if
you will come. So be. Be in Me. Amen. +
Mary, Mother of God, First Friday, Numbers 6:22-27; Ps. 67; Gal. 4:4-7; Lk.
2:16-21
By woman I was born, this woman I call "Mother". She is a living "yes" to
God. I have given her to you from My Cross; and again her "yes" makes you
My Own brothers and sisters. By her "yes". By this woman. Our Mother.
Amen. +
First Saturday, 1 Jn. 22-28; Ps. 98; Jn. 1:19-28
There is life which has been given to each one of you. It is for breath and
for living. Each of you are to develop in Me, to grow in Me, each for the
purpose of your creation. Do not discount what you see, for I make good out
of all things and as you are in Me, you shall grow. Example is given in
many ways, so do not discount what you see. Search, yes, for the Truth for
certainly the Truth will become evident. Seek and you SHALL find, but do
not discount what you see. Amen. +
Epiphany, Is. 60:1-6; Ps. 72; Eph. 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt. 2:1-12
The Glory of God abounds! And Its Brilliance cannot be contained! My Love
pours Itself out upon all My people! None will be denied but those who
withdraw themselves from My Light. Truth is proclaimed! Love is for all,
all who will receive Me in the moment of their invitation. Amen. +
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 1 Jn. 3:22-4:6; Ps. 2; Mt. 4:12-17, 23-25
There is a process in life, and it is the revelation of Truth. Your own
spirits cannot see Truth unless there is willingness for It. See?
Recognizing Truth over lie becomes possible only in the Light of Truth. So,
be about things of Light, My Own. For there is a darkness which would mimic
light, but which consumes itself in its own darkness. So be about things of
Me. And pray for Truth to be revealed in every heart even within the
darkest depths of lie. For MY Light shines in the darkness! And first, you
are children of Light and Truth! So believe, and come follow Me! Amen. +
St. John Neumann, 1 Jn. 4:7-10; Ps. 72; Mk. 6:34-44
Pity, Mercy, Love: attributes of your God. For I show Myself to you, that
you might come to Me. Amen. +
Bl. Brother Andre Bessette, 1 Jn. 4:11-18; Ps. 72; Mk. 6:45-52
If you only see in the moment, you miss the magnitude of My Love! See? I
DO feed you Life! Ah! But do you recognize the magnitude of Life? Do you
see Its Patience, Its Teaching, Its Intention, Its Scope? Do you see I am
for all and in all, each one of you? Do you see that your not seeing is
because you have not accepted, imbibed, the meaning of My Love for you! I
have served yourselves Me. I have given you My Very Self. So, what will
you have to satisfy you? The world with its fleeting nature, or Me Who is
your Eternal God? Amen. +
1 Jn. 4:19-5:4; Ps. 72; Lk. 4:14-22
Listen to the Words I proclaim. Recognize My Presence within them. SEE the
Presence of your Lord. See? I am with you and I expect you to find Me
within yourself and within one another! Amen. +
1 Jn. 5:5-13; Ps. 147; Lk. 5:12-16
Recognizing Christ. Recognizing your Healer.
Coming to Me. Knowing Who I am.
Seeing Life in your midst and wanting It.
Desiring My Hand in your life, your lives.
Seeing that belief draws your hearts to Me.
This is a Journey of Faith.
Come, and be made whole in Me. Amen. +
1 Jn. 5:14-21; Ps. 149; Jn. 3:22-30
There is in time, evidence of Truth. You must watch for It. But you shall
only recognize It if your heart has embraced It first. Amen. +
Baptism of the Lord, Sunday, Is. 42:1-4, 6-7; Ps. 29; Acts 10:34-38; Lk.
3:15-16, 21-22
The heart of man desires to know Truth, and I have come to make evident that
Truth has entered the world! My Word is, and My Word has preceded Me and
given Its Own Testimony in My behalf. Those who are willing behold Me, My
Word, My Truth. All are enabled but not all will choose to follow Me. Yet
I send Grace upon Grace for every opportunity to be yours, that I am your
Lord and your God. Come behold Me! Come, follow Me. Amen. +
1 Sam. 1:1-8; Ps. 116; Mk. 1:14-20
Motion. Motion in the Lord, TO the Lord.
Coming forth. Leaving self behind.
Believing. Loving. Being. Discerning.
Bringing the Glory of the Lord into your midst.
By your own simple lives. By your own sincere "yes". Amen. +
Submitted with Love, in the Two Hearts,
His Sarah
Holy Love July 22, 2011
July 22, 2011
Public
St. Thomas Aquinas comes holding my favorite salt shaker. (It looks very small in his hand.) He says: "Praise be to Jesus."
"Did you know that your good deeds are the salt and pepper of the Holy Love you carry in your heart? Think of it. Seasoning enhances the flavor of any dish. It increases the value of what you eat by improving the taste."
"So it is with good deeds. Such deeds are the enhancement of all the Holy Love in your heart. Good deeds performed out of love make the love in your heart shine."
July 22, 2011
Friday Service - For all those falsely accused within society, governments and within Church circles; that all calumnies are exposed by truth
Jesus is here with his Heart exposed. He says: "I am your Jesus, born Incarnate."
"My brothers and sisters, when you perform any act of charity, no matter how small, do so first for love of Me; then for love of neighbor. This sanctifies your charitable works and brings you deeper into the Chambers of Our United Hearts."
"Tonight I'm extending to you the Blessing of My Divine Love."
Holy Love Ministries
Maranatha Spring and Shrine
littlest of servants July 22, 2011
At the request of Our Lady of All Nations I will share the ILLUMINATION OF CONSCIENCE I had.
This has also been referred to as the "mini-judgment".
At eighteen I became a fallen away Catholic, that is I no longer practiced the faith.
It was twenty years later at the age of thirty eight that I had an experience that changed my whole life.
First I had a dream about JESUS and in the dream HE was as real as though He was right in the room with me. When I awoke from the dream I said to myself that I had seen JESUS but I then realized that JESUS would not come to someone like me so I paid no attention to it.
The next night as I laid in bed I experienced like a current traveling through my body. After this occurred I had a realization how much JESUS LOVED ME and I now also began to realize how much I offended HIM with my sins.
I got out of bed and fell to my knees saying over and over again that I WAS SORRY, SO SORRY FOR MY SINS. I continued to experience just how much my sins offended JESUS and then the deep, deep, deep pain in my HEART AND SOUL STARTED. This pain is so deep and so sorrowful I cannot begin to tell you how painful it is. The experience then stopped and I by then was crying tears of sorrow. The experience stopped but the PAIN and SORROW remained in my HEART AND SOUL.
The next morning I woke up at 4:00 a.m. and I went downstairs and it was then that JESUS spoke to me for the first time (although I did not fully understand and doubted HE would be speaking to me) and told me to get a BIBLE and open it up.
I opened it up to Luke, Chapter 15 to the PARABLE OF THE LOST SON. When I read it I cried and cried asking for HIS FORGIVENESS.
The next day I begin to experience what my sins had done to JESUS.
I saw a vision of me committing a serious sin and I then saw JESUS being scourged by a Roman soldier and as I looked at the Roman soldier I saw his face and it was my face. I cannot describe how devastating this was and the PAIN AND SORROW in my heart increased.
This continued for several days and with each passing day the PAIN AND SORROW increased in my HEART AND SOUL.
I finally told JESUS that I needed to relieve the PAIN AND SORROW IN MY HEART because I didn't think I could take much more.
I then heard HIM say, CONFESSION. I had not been to CONFESSION in twenty years so I had to look up where and when CONFESSIONS were being held at the local CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Fortunately there were two priests hearing CONFESSIONS when I went so the priest that heard my CONFESSION was able to spend the needed time with me. I HAD NOT BEEN TO CONFESSION IN TWENTY YEARS and I cried and cried and when the PRIEST GAVE ME ABSOLUTION IT FELT LIKE A HUGE WEIGHT HAD BEEN LIFTED FROM ME. THE HAPPINESS I FELT I CANNOT DESCRIBE AS THE SORROW AND PAIN IN MY HEART WERE GONE AS I FELT TOTALLY HEALED AND FORGIVEN.
THIS STARTED ME ON MY SPIRITUAL JOURNEY THAT CONTINUES TODAY.
Many years later I asked Our Lady if I had experienced the complete ILLUMINATION. OUR LADY ANSWERED THAT I HAD EXPERIENCED FIVE PERCENT. When I heard this I started to cry and I asked JESUS to HAVE MERCY.
I knew then that some people will not survive the ILLUMINATION OF CONSCIENCE THAT IS COMING SO VERY, VERY SOON.
THE PAIN AND THE SORROW FOR THE HEART AND SOUL WILL BE TOO MUCH AND MANY WILL DIE FROM IT.
IF YOU ARE READING THIS AND HAVE NOT BEEN TO CONFESSION IN A LONG WHILE ( I go at least once a month) I URGE, I PLEA WITH YOU TO GO IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT DELAY! I REMIND YOU THAT I EXPERIENCED ONLY FIVE PER CENT OF THE ILLUMINATION AND THE PAIN AND SORROW WAS SO GREAT I DIDN'T THINK I WOULD LIVE THROUGH IT. IF YOU COULD ONLY KNOW THE PAIN AND SORROW YOU WILL ENDURE YOU WOULD RUSH INTO THE CONFESSIONAL.
GO TO CONFESSION! GO TO CONFESSION! GO TO CONFESSION! PLEASE!!!
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