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Sabas, I was forcibly thrown into a blazing furnace. I am a Coptic/Ethiopian friend of God. Coptic Calendar. 5 Dec.
Sabela, I was known for dream interpretation. I lived in the 4th century. Coptic Calendar, 28 Dec.
Sabellius (Abylius, Abitius, Milius) I am the third Patriarch of Alexandria in succession to John Mark—Saint Mark—and Anianus. Thirteen years, I administered the see at Alexandria. 84 A.D. to 97 A.D. 22 Feb Greek Rite, Latin Rite, 23 Feb. Coptic Calendar, 29 Aug and 29 March. (Probably the same as Sabellius, (Abilius) of Alexandria, 22 Feb).
Sabina, 15 March, Coptic Calendar.
Sabinas of Kemet March 27, martyr.
Sabinus (also known as Sabinas of Kemet, Abibus, Phanas) martyr, of Kemet (287 A.D.), I am the martyr and procurator, as well as bishop of Hermopolis in Kemet. The Roman Emperor Diocletian persecution reigned terror. I hid myself with other Christians in a small dwelling. A beggar betrayed me. The authorities took me to Antinoe. After being severely tortured, I was drowned in the Nile (Scamander) 13 March, Greek Church, 16 March, Coptic, 20 Feb.
Sabinus of Hermopolis Kemet, (also known as Abibus), 13 March.
Sabinus. Martyred in Alexandria with Aphorisius, 13 May.
Sabsir Martyrs in Kemet jailed at Satuf and beheaded at Bahra.
Saccus, Julius, Damias, Carpias, and 400 companions. We were martyred in Africa, 27 May.
Saldia. Martyred in Maurentania with Currentus
Salitor. Martyred in Africa with Rogatus, Catula, Autus, Victorinus, Saturninus, Aprilis, Joseph, and Coliondola, 24 March.
Sallita (Shallita) I was an abbot and Kemetian monk. I was a disciple of Eugene (Augin). I constructed a monastery at Bet-Zabdai, and I am buried at Ayana, on the Tigris River. 15 June
Sallustius. Martyred in Africa with Quintus, 19 May
Sallustus. Martyred in Africa with Victus, 21 May.
Salunus. Martyred in Africa with Catulinus, 23 April.
(Probably the same as Salunus. Martyred in Africa with Faustinus, 24 April)
Salusi (Abba Salusi), I was a Coptic friend of God, 27 Sept. Coptic Calendar.
Salutaris with Vindemialis (another), and Murrita. Martyred at Carthage through King Hunneric’s orders, about 483 A.D. Our memorial, 13 July
Salutaris, and Companions, a band of 315 plus 65 others, 11, and Companions
Salutaris, see Vindemialis (another), and Murrita. Martyred at Carthage through King Hunneric’s orders, about 483 A.D. Our memorial, 13 July
Salvator. Martyred in Africa with Pompinus, 18 Dec.
Salvius (also known as Silvius) martyred at Alexandria with Arator, 21 April
Salvius. Martyred in Northwestern Africa, 11 Jan.
Sambacia. Martyred in Africa with Faustinus, 24 April
Samnes. Martyred in Africa with Mygdo, 4 July
Samon. Martyred in Africa with Emeritus, 12 Dec
Samuel and Simeon and Gabriel, his sons. We are Abyssinian Coptic friends of God, through the grace of the Almighty, we made “fire fall from the skies.” 19 Dec.
Samuel, I was a confessor in Abyssinia Ethiopia with Simeon, 19 Dec.
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Message to Sharon Fitzpatrick Oct.26,2008
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OUR LADY OF LOURDES GROTTO (BEHIND HOSPITAL) PANA, IL
MESSAGE FROM HEAVEN
SHARON FITZPATRICK - LOCUTIONIST
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2008
OH MY DEAR DEAR PRECIOUS LITTLE CHILDREN,
I AM MOST GRATEFUL THAT YOU REMAIN WITH ME. I HAVE SUCH A DEEP AND TRUE LOVE FOR YOU. I PRAY FOR YOU THAT YOU REMAIN STRONG AGAINST ALL THE EVILS OF THIS WORLD.
EVIL HAS BEEN EXPOSED AND STILL THE HEARTS OF MAN DO NOT TURN FROM IT, BUT EMBRACE IT. SO FEW PRAY. SO FEW MAKE REPARATION. THE CHURCH MAKES LITTLE EFFORT TO SPEAK OUT AND HELP ITS PEOPLE TO FOLLOW CHRIST. YOU MUST STAND FOR CHRIST MY CHILDREN. STAND STRONG AND DO NOT WAVIER IN THE FACE OF SUCH EVIL.
I WILL CARE FOR YOU AND ALL YOUR NEEDS. YOU NEED NOT WORRY, NOR SHOULD YOU BE ANXIOUS. LET MY LOVE DRAPE YOU IN A SHIELD THAT WILL BE YOUR PROTECTION IN THESE TIMES.
DEAR CHILDREN, YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED SO MUCH WITH REGARDS TO THOSE IN UNITY. THERE IS MUCH SUFFERING NOW. ILLNESS SEEMS TO HAVE STRICKEN THOSE YOU HAVE SHARED MUCH WITH. BUT DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED. ALL HAS ITS PURPOSE AND THOUGH YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ALL THE SUFFERING, IT IS INDEED NOTED IN HEAVEN.
TO THOSE WHO SUFFER SO MUCH, BE IT TORMENT, ILLNESS, SADNESS, WHATEVER IS YOUR CROSS, I SAY TO YOU, YOU HAVE THE PORTION OF JESUS̢۪ CROSS HE HAS DESIGNATED FOR YOU. YOU DO NOT CARRY ANY BURDEN BY YOURSELF. I MYSELF SHALL HELP YOU AND MY SON WILL BRING ON YOU MUCH COURAGE. BE SUFFICIENT IN PRAYER.
TRUST TOTALLY AND COMPLETELY. BE ENCOURAGED BY THESE PETALS FROM HEAVEN. YOU ARE MY PRECIOUS LITTLE CHILDREN, AND WHAT YOU DO, YOU DO IN UNITY AND THIS UNITY WILL SAVE MANY.
I GIVE TO YOU ALL MY KISS. I TOUCH EACH HEART WITH MY MATERNAL BLESSING AND I DO THIS FOR YOU IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, THE SON, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT.
LET YOUR HEARTS AND SOULS RECEIVE THE BLESSING OF CHRIST, AND THEN WITH YOUR ENTIRE BEING, MAY YOU PRAISE AND THANK GOD NOW AND FOREVER.
The Hidden Life of Our Lord as told to Gianna Sullivan
Current Release
My HIDDEN LIFE
By Our Lord Jesus Christ
to
Gianna Talone Sullivan
1. Creation
My child, before the beginning of time, My Father devised a plan of beauty for the creation of the universe. When man fell into sin through the deception of the evil one, My Father devised another plan for the salvation of humanity.
My Father did not want His beloved people to suffer the consequences of death associated with their sin. God loved the creation of man dearly and wanted him to be able to share in His Divinity.
He asked the Second Person of the Holy Trinity if He would become a "man" in every way except sin, and bear the weight of humanity's sin so that all people could be redeemed and saved from the fires of hell. God desired for all His beloved people to have the opportunity to share in His glory
He began by first sending prophets to teach the law of God and warn against vices, and He sent angels of His Light to protect and guide them. At the most perfect time, I your Jesus of Mercy, the Second Person of the Holy Trinity, through My Divine Love silenced My Divine authority and equality with My Father and humbled Myself to assume such a role.
2. My Incarnation
The entrance of the Son of Man into the world would depend on the cooperation of a woman born without the stain of sin. This virginal pure woman would have the free choice to do My Father's Will. Her unconditional "yes" to the Archangel Gabriel permitted humanity's salvation to commence. In order for Me to be born into a world of sin, free from the stain of sin,
I had to be born from someone sinless in nature. This made her Immaculate in every way, but not Divine. I maintained my Divinity through her because I am God. She was created from the hands of God which made her a creature of God, one pure and sinless.
Her only desire during her life was to serve the Messiah and fulfill the Will of the Father. The Son of Man was to bear the full thrust of the wickedness, and the temptational and sorrowful consequences of sin in all of His purity in order to redeem the world and fulfill the most perfect plan of the Trinity.
Through the blood of My sinless mother, I developed and was nurtured. I inherited her temperament, gentleness and serenity, as she cared for Me through her songs of praise and prayers to the Father. I was comforted by her warmth and her goodness while her genetic component was being infused into Me. She paid close attention to her physical well-being.
When a woman is gifted from Heaven to bear a child, the time the child is forming and developing in the womb is a critical period. The child feels what the mother feels at all times from the beginning at conception. It is the time the soul takes on flesh. It is not a medical term related to fetal tissue. It is "life".
The human mind and imagination are so limited in understanding the Truth of Life as they are limited in understanding the glory of God in His infinite Wisdom. This is the result of the serpent's betrayal of God and rests now in the mystery of "faith" gifted to every human being. The practice of this precious virtue of faith by man determines entrance into eternal glory.
To continue on, My child, contrary to what some theologians hypothesize, while inside the womb of My mother, I was not all-knowing as God. I was an innocent baby, as vulnerable as every infant, at the mercy of My mother, as is every infant. I simply humbled Myself to become human. I surrendered My power and strength for the sake of Love.
Little one, how a mother behaves during the gestational period paves the foundation for each infant's developmental stage. It is My desire that all women understand the importance of their ability to produce life. It allows them to be co-redeemers and to be One with the Trinity.
Those who prevent life or regulate the plan of the Blessed Trinity through their free choice separate themselves from eternal glory and enhance the destruction of civilization.
The time is approaching, little one, when every woman created will be held accountable for any misuse of this precious gift because it is a direct attack against the Throne of God and His creation. My mother is the Model of Hope for all women who have abused this gift of life. Reflect now upon My words. Peace.
1/27/99
3. In the Womb
My child, I want to talk more on the period of time the baby is in the womb before we proceed on to My Birth into the world.
While in the womb, the baby can hear and feel what the mother feels. It is sensitive to all the external effects even though the baby is quite protected interiorly. The chemical makeup of the baby is a tremendous, miraculous piece of art from Heaven.
It grows, and every cell of the body is different. It is a beautiful creation and gift from God. When the child is being developed, every migrating cell is bonding and carrying characteristic features from its parents.
The child is developing a personality based on his/her mother's and father's interaction. The baby is infused with the peace and love shared between mother and father. The baby can also receive the brokenness, pain, and bruises from rejection and indifference.
This is why I have said how important it is for the mother to remain in a state of prayer, singing psalms of joy to God. In all her works and activities, the mother must be conscious of God's Love and do her best in preserving His Love, which is being infused by His grace into the child. It does not matter what function she is performing, she can spiritually, mentally and physically remain in a state of prayer.
It must be an act of the will to desire the child to grow with peace of heart and to have a generous disposition to love.
My heart was formed from My mother's, directly infused to her from the Love of My Father. It was an act of will on her part to allow My Father's grace to flow through her to me as I developed. Scientists and leaders in medicine today have not disclosed to what degree and level the baby can feel and hear and inherit personality traits.
I am revealing to you with certainty that all babies are intimately interlocked to all the circumstances the mother is exposed, whether those be circumstances of sorrow, abuse, pain, indifference, loneliness, mental torments, fear, rejection, or joy, happiness, peace, tranquility and love. At what point does this commence? At the time of conception, little one. At that time when the human eye cannot visibly see human life.
Now commencing with our next session, I will reveal to you the Joy of the Father in My Birth, the event of My Birth, the horror of My stepfather, and the bliss of My mother to receive for the world its Emmanuel. Peace to you.
2/20/99
4. My Birth
At the time of My birth, little child, there were myriads of angels rejoicing and surrounding My stepfather and My mother. They escorted them to the humble manger prepared by My stepfather. Slightly disappointed by the accommodations in which the Savior of the world was to enter the world, My mother, in all her humility and innocence, resigned that the Father had willed that my entrance would be in a manger, and made the best of her surroundings and preparations for My comfort.
Then came the time for Me to leave the warmth and security of the pure, Immaculate womb of the woman whom all generations would call Blessed. The trumpets sounded, and in the silence of the night, enveloped in a Divine Light from heaven, Mary, wife of Joseph from the House of David, gave birth without trouble or distress to your Jesus, Savior and King of salvation, your Emmanuel.
She did not lose her Immaculate virginity. Joseph, in respecting the privacy of this moment went to retrieve assistance from a servant at an Inn to attend to My Mother's needs, not aware that this birth would be completed by his return and that the angels from above would attend to this humble handmaid of the Lord.
Yes, Mary was alone; yet she was accompanied by myriads of angels who protected her and assisted her needs. By the time My stepfather returned, alone and frustrated from not being able to find assistance; there I laid, cradled in a bed of straw, nestled in the warmth of My Mother's arms, surrounded by invisible angels whom even my stepfather was unable to see.
The animals gathered, the shepherds received their callings in their hearts, and the three kings from a far set out to seek the Savior.
Many people wonder and ask questions regarding My birth. Let us address some of these questions. How could Mary retain her virginity if she gave birth? She maintained her virginity because she had no relations with any man. She maintained her purity because she was Immaculate. It was the Holy Spirit who breathed upon her, with her fiat, to be with child. The act by man had no part in her pregnancy.
I am pure. I came into the world pure without sin. The only way I could come as man into the world without the stain of sin was to be born from a woman whose blood was not tainted by sin, but was pure and Immaculate. I was Divine; and to come into the world and take a human form in all ways but sin,
I had to be born of a human who through the Hand of the Father would be created Immaculate and sinless. Mary never lost her virginity because she never had any sexual relationship with a man. She conceived through the Power of the Holy Spirit. All things are possible with God.
Then you ask: Does this make Mary divine? No, Mary was human. She was created Immaculate so that I could be born into the world, human in all ways except sin; but she was not exempt from any other aspect of human life, and she is not God.
You cannot say that Mary is not a role model for women because she did feel pain, anguish, frustrations, sorrows, grief, humiliation, joy and happiness. She experienced every human emotion. She was simply created Immaculate; and through her humble "yes", I was allowed entrance into the world to carry the weight of the world and free everyone from death and the powers of evil.
Did God the Father communicate with Mary? Yes, as He did with many of the prophets before her and continues now. Even My stepfather listened to His communication through his dreams and promptings from the Holy Spirit. The Father did not relay to her that she was chosen to be the Mother of God. He simply revealed to her that the Savior was forthcoming.
Her reply was to be able to be a servant of the woman so blessed to bear the Son of God. She did not ask whom it would be. It was only when the Archangel Gabriel revealed it to her that she became aware of it and graciously received the Gift of the Holy Spirit as her Spouse. The act of the conception was through the Holy Spirit, and the act of birth was through the Holy Spirit. It began and was finished through the Holy Spirit.
As many women today give birth without trouble, so did My mother; and the angels were sent by My Father to attend her. She felt pain as all women feel pain. When she faced birth, at the same moment she also faced death because Life was coming into the world to slay death.
Was she afraid? Yes, as with any mother, fear of the unknown passed by; but her hope and faith in God above humbled her to accept and trust all that God had planned for her in the future.
Was she concerned for her husband, his thoughts and the provisions for the Savior? Yes, every human emotion was present and concurred through her continuous fiat. Be it done unto me as you say!
What did my stepfather say when he saw Me? In awe he humbled himself as my innocence, radiance and omnipotence enveloped him in My Love. He knew the Truth and desired to protect the Gift from Heaven from all harm.
As his eyes welled up with tears, he bowed graciously to the humble handmaid in humility, as her simplicity, beauty and radiant purity inebriated him. That is how from Heaven above I was born, your Savior for all the world, for all eternity, never to be separated again as once in the Garden of Eden.
3/4/99
5. Mirna and the Shepherds
My little one, after My birth a servant from the Inn came to assist My mother in caring for her female needs, hygiene and health precautions as was protocol for that time period. My stepfather was relieved upon seeing the presence of the servant, and upon her arrival he graciously made accommodations for the time she spent with My mother. Serving the needs of My mother changed her life forever. Her name was Mirna.
The first week of My human life I received the necessary nutrients from My mother's breast for my immune system, as the odiferous animals kept the area warm. I continued to feed from her breasts until I was 9 months old, and then I began to be weaned from her and gradually introduced to pureed foods. My favorite foods as I grew older were goat cheese and honey.
The shepherds from the field were the first to pay tribute to me after Mirna returned to her duties at the Inn. They knew then that the Savior of the world did not come for the righteous but for the lowly. Their hearts were filled with joy and wonder as they gazed upon My innocence and purity.
When the Kings arrived, they remained with us for 2 months before they returned to their homelands, but we will talk about that scene later. The shepherds provided My mother and stepfather with food and drink. They visited daily and made every effort to provide things to make Me and My parents comfortable. They introduced My stepfather to the area in which he could later make known his trade.
However, the first week was a very intimate ecstasy and elation of joy for the Holy Family, one of the great awe, adoration and thanksgiving. God was born! The Son of Man had entered the world and was sustained by grace from the Eternal Father.
3/9/99
6. More on the Shepherds
My little child from heaven, I told you that the shepherds from the distant fields were My first visitors. On the second day of the celebration of My birth into the world, the shepherds received their calling, initially in their hearts.
From the eldest to the youngest, the shepherds were drawn together. An unexplainable yearning, a burning with love in their hearts, moved them to gather together. There together the star of Bethlehem shone with brilliance revealing an historical event.
From the heavens descended My angel who announced the birth of the Savior of the world. Stricken with joy and holy fear, and dumbfounded by the awesome beauty of My angel, they prostrated themselves like little lambs.
There were 12 shepherds who gathered together, but the one who was most childlike was granted the privilege of first seeing the angel and later resting his eyes on your Savior.
Cautiously and reverently, yet in haste, did they make their way to pay homage to their Savior, wrapped in swaddling clothes in the manger.
They found My mother and father enraptured in joy. Upon hearing the rustling sound of people, My father in his gentle yet protective manner asked for the identification of the visitors. The youngest shepherd entered first and explained their encounter with the angel who had led them to their Savior in the manger.
My father allowed the shepherds entrance, and my Mother, who knew the others were outside, invited all to come and see her innocent babe. There did they feast their eyes on Simplicity and Humility Itself, Whose gracious lips would one day speak words of peace and in Whose authority rested the judgment of the world.
The shepherds played an important role in assisting My father in finding a modest home and brought food and drink for our nourishment. On the 8th day, due to the proclamation of the Jewish law, every first born son was to be consecrated to God. Bethlehem, being a crowded place where many people had journeyed to register their children in accordance with the Roman law, had also a synagogue.
The Presentation in the Temple was forthcoming, but the journey and the climate at that time of year was too long and harsh, and not for a newborn. The journey to Jerusalem would be made when the weather would be more conducive to travel several months later.
My circumcision and consecration were performed on the 8th day in a synagogue in Bethlehem. My Precious Blood was then for the first time shed for the salvation of the world. Several months later in the Temple of Jerusalem, My honor and glory were offered to God for the world's eternal salvation, when Simeon saw all the virtues of "the" Child Jesus.
O' that the world could ponder the virtues of Me as the Child Jesus: humility, charity, patience, simplicity innocence and mortification. Omnipotent and merciful, righteous and Divine, sinless and pure, the hidden Godhead breathed goodness on the world.
This is all I shall say for now, little one. Ponder this and be enraptured in My joy. We will continue later. Peace to you.
3/29/99
7. My Presentation in the Temple
My dear little child, let us now commence with the Presentation in the Holy Temple.
The shepherds assisted My father in finding a humble home in the area of Bethlehem. For two months the shepherds came to rest their eyes on Me, paying tribute to their Savior with songs of praise and adoration. They introduced My father Joseph to the merchants in the market place where he could make his livelihood, trading in the field of carpentry.
During this time period, in a far away land, the 3 Magi rested their eyes on a new star in the heavens. An unidentified star, when decoded, revealed the Messiah.
The announcement of the Savior of the world was secretly presented in the stars of the sky. At this time each Wise Man, unknown to each other in different lands, decoded the message from Heaven and gathered their belongings to seek out the Messiah in what would be a long journey.
They each brought their own servants to attend to their own animals and belongings. Unknown to them was the fact that they would all gather and meet beyond the Dead Sea and join together in their quest.
As the Wise Men were making their journey, it was time for My father and mother to make their journey to Jerusalem for My formal Presentation in the Holy Temple. The trip was not an easy one, long winding roads and an uncomfortable ride on a donkey for My mother who desired comfort for her new young babe of 4 months.
As they neared Jerusalem, the passage became more crowded and there were more frequent jerking stops by the donkey. None the less, with peace and tranquility in their hearts, the eyes of the Holy Family gazed upon the gates of Jerusalem and they entered.
My father found a place to keep the donkey and My mother dismounted with Me cradled in her arms. She purchased 2 white turtle doves from the merchants along with My father. They went to the magnificent Holy Temple and proceeded to climb the stairway.
As they entered, they were directed to the High Priest who gazed on My omnipotence, and who, in order to examine Me, unwrapped my clothing. In splendor and praise, He raised Me up to the Heavenly Father with both of his arms extended high toward the heavens, He prayed aloud as My mother was filled with tears of joy and My father filled with ecstatic happiness. The priest blessed the Holy Family and accepted the proper gift on behalf of the judicial law. It was done!
Upon leaving the Temple, a man of age named Simeon approached My mother and asked her if he could rest his eyes on her beloved One. Upon doing this, His eyes were opened; and the Holy Spirit filled his tongue with wisdom and praise. In his old age, he now could rest in peace because he had seen the Savior of the world.
But then, Wisdom continued to speak through him and he said, "He will be the rising and falling of many, and that a sword shall pierce your heart too";
O' the words of sorrow indicating My future. My mother desired Me to be honored, although she knew already the sorrow to come forth upon the Savior; but in her humility, she bowed her head in silence as tears welled up in her eyes to think of her beloved One, her gentle, innocent, pure Babe, having to bear the sorrow of the world. My father looked on in awe and somewhat troubled when he heard those words prayed for My mother and was filled with sorrow.
But then came the prophet Anna who revealed to them the great Mercy of God the Father. In His Love He would bestow on my Mother the grace to endure the pain and hardships, and that she would be the greatest among women for all creation. In silence did My Mother Mary respond, accepting in all gentleness all the words with great humility.
My stepfather gathered us together and slowly did we proceed back to the shed where our donkey rested, where we once again mounted it and made our return home to Bethlehem.
This ends, dear one, the Presentation. Just note one thing here. It only takes one single glance upon the Savior to change a person for all eternity. Simeon waited years for a moment's glance. One breath from heaven, and goodness is restored. Mercy from Heaven, Mercy has arrived!
3-31-99
8. The Three Kings
After the Presentation in the Temple we made our return back to our modest home in Bethlehem. A typical day of my infancy consisted of laying nestled in the arms of My Mother sucking my nourishment from the splendor of her beauty.
My Mother would sing to me, talk to me, and rock me in my cradle, handcrafted by my father. I was an infant who was well cared for by two loving parents whose love and charm made me very happy. My father was very childlike and made me many stimulating objects to learn fundamental coordination and development skills.
During the initial months of My life when the Holy Family was living in peace, the three Wise Men joined and met one another beyond the Dead Sea. They could all understand each other's language and sought out the Star together.
They journeyed together from that point to Jerusalem. When they entered Jerusalem they lost track of the Star which so brilliantly was guiding them.
They ventured to King Herod's residence in the upper city, whom they thought would surely direct them to their Messiah. Upon hearing the three Wise Men's request, King Herod summoned the royal palace's chief priests to ask them from where the Messiah would come forth.
Their reply indicated that Scripture foretold the King Messiah of the world would blossom from Bethlehem. Upon hearing this, King Herod instructed the Three Kings to notify him where the newborn "king" could be found so that he too could pay tribute to Him.
As soon as the Three Wise Men left the gates of Jerusalem, once again did the Star reappear, more brilliant in bluish color than ever before. The closer they traveled to Bethlehem, the more brilliant the light.
The Wise Men arrived in Bethlehem when I was 8 months of age. They arrived in the late of night and rested in the Inn. Upon break of day, news across town traveled that three Kings of different appearance and from different countries were visitors.
The angel of God, Gabriel, was sent to the youngest, most childlike shepherd once again to announce the arrival of the Kings, and to send the shepherds to gather the Kings and escort them to the Holy Family. At the same time, Mirna, the servant from the Inn, was the first to rest eyes upon the three Kings.
As the shepherds came to the town center where the Inn was located, Mirna directed them to the servant's quarters of the Wise Men. The Wise Men's servants went to gather the Kings, and they all followed the shepherds to the simple house down one of the adjacent roads a ways from the Inn.
I was sitting on My mother's lap in the kitchen when My mother's eyes glanced up and saw the visitors. My father was eating a piece of goat cheese and bread at the table. He also looked up at the noticeably different people of nobility. He stood up.
My mother said, "Peace be with you. Please come in." I sat on her lap and clapped my hands! For me, it was the first time I had seen the shining gems on the heads of the Kings and the rich colors of their clothing.
The elder of the Kings explained the appearance of the Star and how their calculations and astronomical mapping had unveiled the birth of the Messiah. They explained their long journey across the mountains and how each one had met each other beyond the Dead Sea and traveled to Jerusalem, and then to King Herod when the Star lots its brilliance.
In awe my father listened and was moved in humility. It was then that my father invited them into our house.
Before that, even though my mother had invited them into our house, the Kings, out of respect for her and My father, would not enter until they explained their journey. The Wise Men then entered, and bowing their heads, knelt at the feet of My mother as I continued to clap My hands. They looked in awe as they venerated My glory.
I was so happy to see them. I tried to grab their chains. I wanted to play with them. Their bright clothing and tassels drew My attention.
The Kings' servants brought in the gifts. Each King presented his gift: one of gold to be given to a King; one of incense indicating God; and one of myrrh indicating both the "human" man as well as God, and the bitterness of the flesh and the sting of death. The gifts were explained to My mother and father as I inquisitively looked on, smiling and wanting to investigate.
My mother invited them to sit down with us, but they would not. They continued on bended knee with tears of joy in their eyes to contemplate the goodness of God. Finally, My mother gave Me to the Kings to be held. I liked that very much. I could play with their chains, touch their sparkling hats, and feel their soft silk tunics. It was quite an event. The Kings did not leave Bethlehem right away. They stayed two months in order to make their preparations to return back to their homelands and give their animals a rest.
By the time they left I was walking, not very well, but none the less walking. In fact I would like to tell you of my very first steps. It was on an evening when the weather was delightful. We, the Holy Family, had finished our humble meal and I was sitting on the floor in the gathering social room, part of the living quarters, and where the three Wise Men actually would come again to visit.
I was with My father; and as My mother came in and kneeled almost next to me, I in My joy to see her, pushed Myself up with My two hands, bent over onto My hind feet, smiled at her, and took one step towards her before I came tumbling down. It was quite a joy to see Me stand up and the plop down. These were happy, peaceful times.
But let us now continue about the three Wise Men.
The time came when they had to return to their countries. They came to say good-bye; and although they did not want to depart from Me, they knew their mission was complete. With tears in their eyes, they kissed My precious forehead, hands and feet, and bowed in humility. My mother and father and I walked the three Kings outside. I held the eldest King's hand.
My mother said, "May God be with you." My father bowed to the Kings. My mother bowed her head also and then took my hand to wave a blessing and good-bye to the guests. Then the three Wise Men bowed to one another and left the house to mount their animals and return to their homelands.
4/1/99
9. Our Flight into Egypt
When the Wise Men had come to Bethlehem, I was at the end of my 8th month of life. The Kings stayed for 2 months and left when I was almost 11 months old. They did not return to Jerusalem to report back to King Herod of My whereabouts. An angel appeared to the eldest King in a dream and advised them of King Herod's plot against Me.
The Wise Men discussed the dream and discerned that they would simply return to their countries by another route.. They also entrusted the dream to St. Joseph, who being a king himself in the eyes of God, gave confirmation to their discussion to avoid King Herod.
The Three Wise Men saw My father, St. Joseph, as a just man and a guardian of purity and holiness. My father's riches were in God, and his manners were those of a great king; and the Wise Men knew of his wisdom.
When King Herod realized the Wise Men were not returning and his intentions were discovered by the three Kings, he became furious. I was 12 months old by the time King Herod realized the Kings were not returning to report to him. I had just celebrated My first birthday. Daddy, (St. Joseph) had made me a wooden lamb and My mother had woven Me a special quilt- like blanket to keep Me warm.
She prepared some special wheat cakes with honey, and the shepherds came to celebrate with us. They sang songs and we all played little games. That night I was sleeping calmly in My cradle when My father was awaken by his dream.
God the Father sent His angel to tell My guardian father to take flight to Egypt immediately. We had to escape quickly because King Herod was afraid of My innocence and power. King Herod wanted to see My death.
St. Joseph arose calmly but quickly, and went to tell My mother who was by My cradle that we had to gather our belongings and leave by the dawn of the morning for Egypt. She prepared all she could in an orderly fashion because the trip would be cold and long, and she knew that we might not be returning. What was left behind could be lost forever.
St. Joseph then left to tell the shepherds we had to leave, and made arrangements for our humble house. The shepherds helped my guardian father gather the necessary livestock and donkeys for the trip. How gracious the shepherds, My friends, to come to his assistance. Their loyalty remained embedded in My Heart forever.
4/1/99
10. The Holy Innocents
We did not have much time. King Herod had ordered the slaughter of all 32 male children, 2 years-old and younger. By the time he organized and ordered the troops, we were leaving by donkey for Egypt.
One donkey was loaded with tools, another donkey with our necessary items, and the third donkey was for My mother and Me. We said good-bye too our friends as My father continued to strap all our belongings we could take with us onto the donkeys, The dawn was nearing as we left Bethlehem, and My mother with tears in her eyes said good-bye to the fond memories in our little modest home.
(Special note: It was the Child Jesus who came today to tell Gianna this and visit with her.)
4/20/99
11. Our Life in Egypt
The journey to Egypt was long and uncomfortable, but the peace of God dwelled within our hearts. My parents did not find out about the massacre of the Holy Innocence for a long while. Had My father known, he would have been tormented by such an atrocity. On our flight into Egypt we, on several occasions, did not have any food to eat. Many times we stayed with the Bedouins who lived out in the desert under the stars.
My parents sang their hymns of praise to God and remained calm during their journey. They did not want to show Me any signs of concern. They were truly honorable, loving parents. We covered long distances every day making several stops along the way.
My parents did not know what the future held in store for them, but they trusted in the Father's Will. With confidence they proceeded in haste to Egypt. We traveled a little while along the Mediterranean Sea, but then went inland. The terrain began to change, with more hills and sand as we drew closer to Egypt. We passed Raamses and Goshen, the sight of the pyramids, which indicated the nearing of our destination.
When we arrived in Cairo, My father looked for housing. He registered the family name and was introduced to the surroundings. My father was given the name of someone who lived in the area by one of the three Wise Men (the King from Saudi Arabia), whose name My father had kept. The man's name was Elam. St. Joseph found Elam in a humble dwelling and revealed to him our circumstances and the meeting with the three Wise Men.
At once Elam bowed to My father in loving humility and invited us to stay as his guests in his house for a while until we acquired our own housing. My father accepted in joy and gratitude.
Let us stop at this point now, My child. We will continue at another time a little later. Peace to you. My Love is in your heart. Rest in My Love now.
6/29/99
12. More on Our Life in Egypt
Elam was very kind in helping our Holy Family become situated in that far away land. He was a robust man with a face which spoke a tale of his life. He had a beard and gentle, soft, deep-set eyes. He was a man aged in years, yet quite capable of continuing his sturdy work. We remained his guests for 4 weeks at which time we moved our belongings, the little we had, to our new home.
Our new house was quite lovely with its holy surroundings and My mother and father. We lived in poverty, yet with the dignity of noblemen. I was taught the Law of God directly from the Seat of Wisdom, My mother; although at this point in My life, I was not yet old enough. I was still a young one of 1 ½ years of age.
I was talking and learning words and sentences, and I had mastered walking by this time. The wonders of God's creation enticed Me. I had golden hair with curls just forming, and my cheeks were quite rosy and chubby with peach fuzz brightening the outline of My hairline and face. I was quite comfortable in the arms of My parents and was not independent enough to wander far from them.
My father set up his carpentry shop outside our dwelling place, roughly 100 feet away. My mother began spinning wool and, at this point, began making hand-woven cloaks. Our livelihood was a very simple one. My father endured harsh comments from many of the townspeople and responded with silence when ridiculed, but this was short-lived. My father became known as a respectable, honest and fair man.
His wages were fair, and he always give his surplus to others who were suffering unfortunate circumstances. He became known as a gentle man with great integrity.
He never shared the belittling commentaries with My mother, but she knew of his pain from several verbose women in the area. She did not need women to reveal her husband's situation because she could see his heart of love and his concern in wanting to be a providing spouse and father.
None the less, the women of the town were quite generous in exposing other peoples' hardships to all who had ears to hear. My mother, in her purity, softened the blows My father was receiving by opening her heart to these hard-surfaced women, and she became the lagoon which swallowed all the negative speculative remarks against her spouse. Only a heart so Immaculate could silence the effects of evil and inspire people to change their lives, repent, and walk the path towards God.
When the news arrived of the slaughter of all the innocent children, the heavens wept tears of sorrow for the women who waited in agony for their lost ones. The world would never be the same.
It was only the beginning of evil's reign and would mark the commencement of the pain to come upon the world from the misuse of power, and from jealousy, hatred and malice, vanity, and soul-searching desires.
The evil one would certainly try to destroy the world in fear of THE woman who would destroy him forever through her fidelity and obedience to God. The battle began at that moment and continues on today with the threat to innocent lives in the mothers' wombs through the termination of life before a baby's first breath. One day the world will know of the importance of the children, their sanctifying and redeeming grace from God, and the way of life necessary for salvation.
Let us stop here for now, little one. I do not desire to continue. The pain in My Heart is too strong because I am the One Who has given birth to the children, my people of the world, through My Passion. O' that they would really be mine, not their own. They live for themselves. I want their flesh, for it rightfully belongs to Me. Peace to you. My Heart I give to you and My Eyes I give to you.
7/13/99
11/03/03
31. The Love of My Mother
I was sitting on My mother's lap facing her. She was looking at Me. I put both my hands out (palms down) towards her. She kissed both my hands, one first and then the other. Then I turned My hands over. She kissed the other side of My hands, one first and then the other. I did this three times, and each time she kissed My hands. Then I put My hands on her neck, and I laid My little head on her shoulder.
She held me ever so lovingly. She did not say anything to me. Our Love for one another joined the Love of the Holy Trinity. How important this is for people to take time to love one another. A moment's rest, a prayerful smile, a genuine look of concern, all send the love and embrace of comfort My mother gave to Me, joined with the Love of the Holy Trinity.
When I was little, times like that gave me the strength later to endure and persevere the torment and agony from people's lack of love. There were moments when I was young that I never wanted to leave My mother's arms. That is why I held on to her for comfort. I would experience a fear of being alone and abandoned. I did not know at that age what the extent of my anguish later would entail, but I would feel alone and frightened.
My mother would hold me. She did not need to say anything. I wanted her comfort. I was safe with her. She knew exactly how too calm me, love me and protect me with her motherly Love. No one could replace the Love My mother had for Me and continues to have for Me as well as for all the children of the world. She formed me in her womb, and my soul knew her well.
O' would it be wise and well if people took these words of mine and placed them in their hearts! Praise is ever fitting and necessary to comfort me and to assist in My designs. All is in the Hands of God! I am here and very much aware of the situations at hand. Do not doubt in the Way of God, but believe and be glad.
My mother will comfort you as she comforted me. She will hold you, calm you, love you and protect you. She is your Mother, too. She will teach you as she taught Me. She will show you the Way and lead you to Me. She will take you the safest and most direct Way. So, if you ever feel alone or abandoned, you too will have the strength to endure and persevere.
END OF VOLUME I.
Medjugorje Day By Day Oct 30 - I WANT TO SUPPORT YOU
"What the Eucharist is in the order of Sacraments, that the Rosary is in
order of sacramentals, the mystery and test of faith—the touchstone by which the soul is judged in its humility. The mark of the Christian is the willingness to look for the Divine in the flesh of a babe in a crib, the continuing Christ under the appearance of bread on an altar, and a meditation and a prayer on a string of beads." (Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen)
St. Isaac Jogues and the North American Martyrs (1607-1646) France—Oct. 19
His spiritual director said: "It would have been well if I had learnt from
Father Jogues the manner of praying and making thanksgiving as from a soul, if I can use the phrase, glued to the Blessed Sacrament.
It was before this hidden God that he performed all his spiritual exercises, his prayers, his breviary, and he did not mind the bitterness of the cold nor the annoyance of the insects." (From our October 2004 "Could you not watch one hour with Me?" newsletter. The entire text may be viewed at the Newsletters section of our website at www.ACFP2000.com).
Mother Teresa -
We must be aware of our oneness with Christ, as He was aware of oneness with His Father. Our work is truly apostolic only in so far as we permit Him to work in us and through us, with His power, with His desire, and with His love.
Meditations by Padre Pio - The struggle we have prior to a good work we intend to do is like the antiphon that precedes the solemn psalm to be sung.
Archbishop Fulton Sheen -
We must passionately guard our passions!
"Listening to a political figure give a television report in the nation on a world crisis with somewhat the same passion that he would read off the price of cheese in Switzerland and Burma makes one wonder if there is any fire or enthusiasm left for great causes. Obviously, enthusiasm has something to do with passion.
But that word generally evokes two kinds of extreme and wrong reactions: one view is that passion is something we ought to be ashamed of; the other is that passion is always right, and that if we do not give way to its demands, we hurt our personality."
St. Faustina's diary http://www.marian.org/directory_flash.html -
Easter [April 17, 1938]. During Mass, I thanked the Lord Jesus for having deigned to redeem us and for having given us that greatest of all gifts; namely, His love in Holy Communion; that is, His very own Self.
At that moment, I was drawn into the bosom of the Most Holy Trinity, and I was immersed in the love of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, These moments are hard to describe. (1670)
Write for the benefit of religious souls that it delights Me to come to their hearts in
Holy Communion. But if there is anyone else in such a heart, I cannot bear it and quickly leave that heart, taking with Me all the gifts and graces I have prepared for the soul. And the soul does not even notice My going.
After some time, inner emptiness and dissatisfaction will come to her attention. Oh, if only she would turn to Me then, I would help her to cleanse her heart, and I would fulfill everything in her soul; but without her knowledge and consent, I cannot be the Master of her heart. (1683)
Dailys - http://www.catholic-forum.com/e-pistle.html -
Quote of the Day We must never glance at what is good in ourselves, much less ponder over it, but we should search out what is wrong and what is lacking. This is an excellent way of remaining humble. -St. Vincent de Paul.
Today's Tidbit Halloween is a word derived from the words "All Hallow's Eve." This recognizes the day as the vigil for All Saints Day
MEDJUGORJE DAY BY DAY
Oct 30 - I WANT TO SUPPORT YOU
In a supportive message to Jelena, Our Lady said :
I see that you are tired. I want to support you in all your efforts, to take you in my arms so that you may be close to me. To all those who wish to ask me questions, I will answer : there is only one response prayer, strong faith, intense prayer and fasting. (Locutionist Jelena & Mirijana October 28, 1983).
And in the gospel, Christ also promises rest :
Come to me, all of you who are weary and heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble of heart. Your souls will find rest, for my yoke is easy and my burden is light (Mt 11 :28-30).
Refection :
One of the joys of Christianity is that Christ not only offers us his strength when we are weary, but also his rest and peace when we are tired. But our attitude plays an important part in this, as the following story illustrates.
A company of pilgrims were on a road, all carrying a burden of some sort. Yet they bore them cheerfully, thinking more of the purpose of their journey than of its hardships, as they went along together singing.
An angel joined the little band, and passing from one to the other, threw into each of the burdens a couple of little white seeds. Soon the seeds began to sprout, until they became a pair of glorious wings which carried each traveler, burden and all, along the dusty road. Later on, a similar party was travelling on the same road, with downcast faces, and greatly complaining of the heavy burdens they carried.
The angel passed again but left them with no gift of wings. " Why did you not give them wings? " he was asked. " They look so downcast and gloomy, surely they need them more than the others. " " I have only the seeds, " replied the angel, " and the seeds will not grow unless they have the right soil. They will flourish only in cheerfulness and helpfulness, but will perish at once in that atmosphere of grumbling. "
Application:
When next you feel weary and exhausted, ask the Lord with confidence and joy for his rest and peace. Let the words of Our Lady in today's message refresh you.
SHORT POWERFUL PRAYER THROUGH ST. JOSEPH
"Glorious St. Joseph, tenderhearted father, faithful
guardian of Jesus, chaste spouse of the Mother of
God, I ask you to join me in praising God the Father
through His Divine Son who died on the cross and
rose again to give us sinners new life. Through the
Holy Name of Jesus, pray with me that we may obtain
from the eternal Father the favor we ask. (here
state your intention)."
Say this prayer for nine consecutive days.
Fear not! God is your shelter (the 23rd Psalm and the Lord’s Prayer. God never fails. Don’t fail him. Call on Jesus. Jesus on the mainline, tell him what you want!
AFROCENTRIC CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION
http://www.angelfire.com/realm/blackcatholics/blog/ChapletofDivineMercy.mp3
http://www.angelfire.com/realm/blackcatholics/blog/ChapletPtII.wma
http://www.angelfire.com/realm/blackcatholics/streamaudio/Chaplet_Pt_lII.wma
FRIDAY-AFROCENTRIC SORROWFUL MYSTERIES OF ROSARY , AND STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Part I
http://www.angelfire.com/realm/blackcatholics/blog/11_AfrocentricSorrowfulMysteries--TheCrossScourge_Artis.mp3
Part II
http://www.angelfire.com/realm/blackcatholics/blog/12_AfrocentricSorrowfulMysteries-CrownofThorns-Carrying.mp3
Part IIII
http://www.angelfire.com/realm/blackcatholics/blog/13_StationsoftheCrossI-VII_Artist_Album.mp3
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Part I
http://www.angelfire.com/realm/blackcatholics/blog/13_StationsoftheCrossI-VII_Artist_Album.mp3"
Part II
http://www.angelfire.com/realm/blackcatholics/blog/14_StationsoftheCrossVIII-End_Artist_Album.mp3"
St. Brigid Traditional Choir (Los Angeles)
Pray the Joyful mysteries on Monday and Saturday, the Luminous on Thursday, the Sorrowful on Tuesday and Friday, and the Glorious on Wednesday and Sunday (with this exception: Sundays of Christmas season - The Joyful; Sundays of Lent - Sorrowful)
See http://www.rosary-center.org/howto.htm
http://www.live365.com/stations/283424
BLACK CATHOLIC GOSPEL RADIO (Afrocentric Rosary, Stations of Cross, Chaplet of Divine Mercy)
For further information:
BLACK CHRISTIANITY’S AFRICAN BEGINNINGS
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BLACK CATHOLICS BLOG
http://blackcatholicsprophecymeditations.blogspot.com
Black, African Saints
www.angelfire.com/realm/blackcatholics/BlackSaintsMysticHoly.html
Black and African Catholics Prophecy Meditations
www.angelfire.com/realm/blackcatholics.recentmeditations.html
http://www.angelfire.com/realm/blackcatholics/blog/
http://www.blackplanet.com/BlackMaleLaw/
Black African Catholics Coptic, Latin rite, Orthodox Prophecies Meditations
http://www.angelfire.com/realm/blackcatholics/blog/
Black Saints Videos Part I
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James Wesly Smith is an attorney and writer/producer of more than 30 audio visual film projects on the Black Genesis of Christianity, with an emphasis on the Early African Liturgical Churches. His 30 year effort resulted in the reference tome, Black Saints, Mystics, Holy Folk, (Ancient African Liturgical Church) Volume I, and II detailing Black involvement in the Church from before 1 A.D. (See Out of Africa I called my Son, Hosea 11:1, Matthew 2:13-15). Smith may be reached at stbernice@yahoo.com
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