First I would like to say I'm not at all what someone would call a religious man. From reading the old and new testament through a few times I would best describe myself as a seed cast on rocky soil. My father was violent and at one point dealt drugs and eventually went to prison for murder. Things which destroyed his wife, our mother, and fractured his children. Not that anyone cares for anything unpleasant to digest these days but somehow I feel this is important. I have had prophetic visions both awake and from dreams. They are very rare and far between and I only recognized them later at the time of the event although I would be waiting for the shoe to drop while trying tell myself it didn't make sense. As a child I would deny them. But so many times they came true. In the years between then and now I dreaded and feared them. Now, I accept, I guess... With that said I'll continue below. Over the last few months I have had a few messages given to me in the morning after waking. They were so strong. They would wash over me. They seemed important so I would get up and write them down. Below are the messages I wrote down. ################# It is ok to love. Give love easily to one another. Do not hate. Do not plot to destroy. You and your fellow man are all one. In hating, you only hate yourself. In destroying, you destroy yourself. Do not live for pleasure. Do not think you are greater than your fellow man. You are equals. Give sincerely with no expectation of acknowledgment or reward. ################# The messages had me confused. I wondered if I was going to die soon (health issues) and God was trying to undo the years of damage life had bestowed upon me. I wondered if God was trying to convert people before judgement day and I was one of them. These types of messages seemed different than what I had experienced before years ago so I wasn't sure what to make of it. Then more recently two things happened, days apart. The first was I was ranting towards my wife and while I carried on ranting the words "Your wife!!" was said in my head and it wasn't me saying them. Stopped me dead in my tracks with my mouth open. This sounds weird I know but something like this happened before. Probably 20+ years ago. Back then a voice that was so soft, gentle, loving, and female spoke directly into my head. Nobody was there but me. Later after much reading I became convinced the voice had been the Mother of Christ. The sum of it was essentially "don't worry, everything is going to be ok". It lead me to read of Fatima and Garabandal. The words "Your wife!!" were like a commandment to me to STOP right there and then. And now the reason for this post. It's what I heard a few days ago and honestly, prophetic or not, it scared me. I'm not saying it is happening. I just felt I should pass it along. A few days ago after being awake for a bit and preparing to get out of bed (my wife had left for work) for a moment I saw a man in the clouds. He didn't look at me but it was like he was looking out across the land and as I looked at him I thought "Herald". I'm sorry but I cannot remember the exact words he said because this startled me and it was relatively quick. He either said "Behold, the book of Revelations" or "Open the book of Revelations". May the Lord forgive me if I have erred.
I would try to be open to what Heaven may be trying to tell you. As I personally believe that we are living in the End Times, the Lord is awakening gifts in His people to prepare them to help others in the transition to the New Heaven and New Earth. So, if He gave you spiritual gifts at your Baptism that you have not fully developed yet, it is likely God and the Blessed Mother are likely calling upon you to develop them now. I know of others that are also experiencing this phenomenon--an awakening to spiritual gifts in their lives by the Lord. So, you are not alone, even though you haven't been very religious until now. However, there are two things you should know: one, not every heavenly message is meant to be shared with others. Oftentimes, in the beginning of a mystical gift, as you work on developing them, the messages are meant for only you or your immediate family. But, then, as you grow in your gift, the Lord may have you share (or not) with others. It all depends on His plan for you. The second thing you should know is this. If you are manifesting a true mystical gift from God, then, eventually, you are going to be experiencing spiritual warfare, too, as part of it. So, you need to learn how to discern and test spirits. This may be the time for you to become more religious, by deeper prayer, etc., so you can properly learn how to handle the gifts that Lord gave you. I also suggest that you buy a journal and keep it close to your bedside, so you can jot down your dreams if you receive more of them and other prophetic words/utterances. Finally, I recommend the following book. It is probably the best modern Christian resource on prophetic dreams. However, it is written by two Protestants--I don't know if there is a Catholic equivalent. I haven't read the entire book yet, but it does include a very helpful dictionary on Biblical symbols for dream interpretation. The Divinity Code: To Understanding Your Dreams and Visions By Adam F. Thompson and Adrian Beale God bless.
Thank you for posting terces and welcome aboard. Our Blessed Mother has been very busy gathering all she is able. Do you pray the rosary?
It's an odd thing to have somebody speak directly to you in your head. I'm sure that the children of Fatima and Garabandal could possibly agree. Not that I'm making any comparison of myself to them in message. What I got was one way and very brief. I just understand the concept from my experiences. I'm an older and somewhat grumpy guy who my wife describes as a good guy with a good heart. This morning I could see this river. It was the undeniable current of God. Made from love, that connects us all. I am in poor health. Last "major" thing I did was try to change my oil and the results of that scared me. Still short of breath days after. Obviously I am no longer working. But I have to wonder. If I went out that front door to work this morning after seeing that river of love, how long could I believe in it. How long before my faith wavered. Faith is under assault and the easy way out is to not have it. Here lately I have also seen an uptick in lack of faith, lack of love, evil. Could be purely anecdotal. I don't know. I have been stalked a few times recently. Last time was at a nice park we do a picnic at. One person was keeping an eye on us and the other was going up the road to see if anybody was coming. The lookout. I hadn't noticed until the wife mentioned the guy walking up and down the road and that he had been walking with this other person that was close by us at the time. I noticed the guy close by was casing us, checking us out. Trying to act like he was just walking around but watching us out of the corner of his eye. Both of the gentlemen looked like they were homeless. Dirty, backpacks, etc. No judgment of being homeless but the guy close by had that desperate and hard look which made me want to be someplace else. Once I realized the situation and the fact there was only one other person left within earshot I knew it was time to go. The guy close by went and stood 3 feet from the passenger side door of our truck as we went to leave. I told my wife to drive and headed for the passenger side. I'm a big guy and look mean which allowed us to get out of there unscathed I think. Thank goodness he didn't know I have about 5 seconds worth of oxygen to work with during any serious exertion or my 15 minutes of fame would be in the newspaper. I have not experienced anything like this most of my life but it's frequent here lately. But the voices, the speaking into my consciousness. It could be personal. It could be personal while having much greater implications such as the preparing of God's servants. I have certainly thought of this. But I felt this might have implications for everybody so I passed it along. Whether it has meaning or not I'm sure we'll know soon.
Usually a good priest confessor or other religious oriented person who helps you understand spiritual growth and discernment.
Have a Priest who hears your Confessions regularly give you directions and advice. This is called Spiritual Direction. The one giving it is a Spiritual Director. Obey him as though he were the voice of God. This is the Catholic Way.
The Spiritual Life can sometimes be like crossing a bog when a mist comes down. At such times Sign Posts are needed to stop you from sinking over your neck The Director gives these You are at such a time
