Who know really? But it is true, I think that present events in the World and in the Church are a Hall Way to the coming of the anti Christ. I was thinking in prayer the other day what it might be like to go back in time to Nazareth as a surprise visitor and meet Jesus, Mary and Saint Joseph and maybe to sit down and have dinner with them. What would they say, what would they do? What would I say? What would I do? Would I simply sit there shy and awed and dumbstruck? I suppose if I was to go forward in time and meet the actual anti Christ the very opposite feelings would be in my heart, dread, fear deep unease. Yesterday for the first time in weeks the Father let me into the Church and I knelt at the Tabernacle so grateful just so pleased to be there again. Is aid to Jesus, 'I am so pleased to be here, to see you again!!' I heard Jesus answer with a smile, 'Not as pleased as I am to see you!' Then He came out of the Tabernacle and kissed me on the forehead. I said to Him, 'Don't forget I am a very Great Sinner when you do such things!' He replied, 'I know this very well. It was for sinners I died on the Cross. Especially for very Great Sinners who are very dear to my heart'. Luke 15:7 The Parable of the Lost Sheep …6comes home, and calls together his friends and neighbors to tell them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my lost sheep!’ 7In the same way, I tell you that there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous ones who do not need to repent. 8Or what woman who has ten silver coins and loses one of them does not light a lamp, sweep her house, and search carefully until she finds it?… What a gift the Sacrament of Confession is!! What a wonder the Eucharist!!
Looking forward to getting confession again, Padraig. Churches are opening up down here soon so might be able to get Adoration. The book In Senu Jesu has been very helpful.
The Father warned me to be careful not to let on to anyone he had given me the Sacraments in case the Bishop found out (and I have been I have told no one, I have not mentioned here the Church or the priest who did this) But how sad it this? That a priest might get in trouble with his Bishop for giving the Eucharist and Confession to one of the Faithful? I mean what is this all about? Well I 'll not get into a rant about it or I'll make my dogs bark. But a couple of nice remarks on the way out, leaving the Church. This Church was a Protestant Church just a few months ago. But when I went into it yesterday it was just full of the light and love and warmth of holiness. You could just feel the change. It was filling up with love, becoming a true Catholic home. I mentioned this to the Father and he said he had noticed this himself, which was a wonderful confirmation. The Father also mentioned that he thought the lock down of the Churches was wrong. I said that I was sure God thought exactly the same thing, which made us both laugh. I keep meaning and meaning to read, 'In Sinu Jesus', as it has had such rave reviews. I have downloaded it but always get distracted. I must get on the case. I must. I must. I must. I hope in heaven there is this huge golden library where I can catch up. s
Me too, Padraig. I purchased the book prior to Christmas but have been distracted and when I get the opportunity to sit I fall asleep.
Padraig, in the early stages of the pandemic, my Parish Priest tried to keep our Church open for a small number to attend, taking all the necessary precautions, but someone phoned our Bishop and reported him, so he promptly got shut down. I would really, really encourage you to read In Sinu Jesu, it's probably my favourite spiritual book. I used to read it at night in bed before I went to sleep, but it's also a good book to read at Adoration. Btw, I like the sound of your Priest
God bless and protect every faithful priest. And God open the hearts of priests who have lost their way.
The same thing happened in our Church. It was shut down. I can nearly guess the people who did it but never mine. I am reading a little Blue Book of Messages of Our Lady. It is supposed to be anonymous, but I believe it is by a Catholic mother of 8 children, a stigmatic who has been surviving on the host alone for many, many years. I spoke to a couple who visited her and she was cooking a sirloin steak for her husband. They asked if the smell did not tempt her as she hadn't eaten for many years? She said she hadn't, she did not even notice the smell , which is quite amazing. Anyway I call it the Little Blue Book, it's tittle is, 'All through Mary'. We're supposed to open it at random each day for a message. I find this fun and it really does work. I enjoy doing this and profit greatly from it. Now let me ask Our Lady for a message for folks on the forum and see what it says..... I open the book at random, praying to Our Lady and get the message.... 'Give me your Heart' 'Hello my little ones. Today I invite you in special way to give me your hearts. Then I am truly with you each moment. There is only one thing that matters, all else is unimportant and that is to hold on to your belief. So much damage is done , I'm afraid, by thos who do not believe and still come to Church and receive my Son. Pray! I bless you'. There is a little picture of Our Lady at the start of the book which we are supposed to copy and get framed. Of course I have not gotten round to it. https://www.amazon.co.uk/All-Through-Mary-Nihil-Obstat/dp/1899177086 My dear little one, I smile on you even though you think you are wounded beyond repair, no one is beyond repair only those that wish to stay that way! "When you hold the book, you hold Me, your Mediatrix of all Grace. At any moment no matter where you are and you feel worried or you have lost your peace or you simply need Me, open the book at any page and follow My words and in that moment you will experience that deep calm that is within My Immaculate Heart." How to use the book: https://www.olmoms.org/en/the-messages-of-mercy/
hi Padraig. I too have the same. “Little Blue Book “ and there has been some days when I open it that it feels like the Blesses Mother is truly answering a deep concern I may have in my heart. I also was able to get the print of the blessed image and have framed it.
I was kind of sceptical for a few years. I kept getting the exact same message over and over again. It concerned an area of sin in my life. But I started opening it again around Christmas and it certainly seems to be working. I suppose there is no good Our Lady talking if we're not listening. At least at present I am.
Just wondering if anyone has experienced drastic weight loss on the spiritual path? The weight fell off me about 6 years ago and has been low enough since. Not quite sure what God is up to. I was always a healthy person but feeling miserable most of the time these days in terms of health. It's like a feeling of being stripped down over and over again the past number of years. Not sure if anyone can relate. Dealing with alot of heavy mental stuff too, perhaps it is part of the dark night.
Sanctus have you been to the doctor about the weight loss? It's always a good ides to get that checked out.
Padraig, so today after praying, I asked the Blessed Mother if she had a message ( in the Little Blue Book) to you (since you and I have the same book). In my heart, I said, we are united in our love for you Blessed Mother in this forum. So I opened to page 315 which is highlighted “This message of mercy is a letter to all”. I tried to take a photo and upload it but MOG says file is too big. I will type it in and post. I feel like this message is for all of us.
Here is the page I opened up to in "Our Lady's Message of Mercy to the World" (Little Blue Book) that Padraig speaks about above. My child. I, the Blessed Virgin wish to pour forth rays of light to my children at my feet. I ask you to continue to pray often. Thus you incur much and help damage all that Satan is doing and bring glory to God. My child, my Heart is bestowing on the world the wishes of my Son. I wish you to seek me thus you may not wander through this world blind. My child this message of mercy is a letter to all especially my consecrated, thus they may in the world remain immaculate (clean) and preserved by this light. I your Immaculate Mother ask you to keep before you my Heart (the image) while you read my letter. Pray! I bless you!
Looking forward to it. I love this little book, it is fun Although some of the messages can be quite strict I got one last week telling me to expect visitors and to treat them well. Who knows? Still waiting.
I had a dream last night that I was at Nazareth in Mary's house. Mary was there with another woman who had come to her for advice. At that time , you know the Jews were the most literate people in the entire world, for they were the people of the Book. Scripture, the written word was the very centre of their lives. Mary herself was of course dedicated at the and Taught at the Temple from a very young age, she was in addition , the Ark of the Covenant and the Temple of the Holy Spirit. So of course she was a brilliant go to for advice for those in know. The impression I got from her counselling was that grave and thoughtful, given slowly and with deep consideration and sureness. Blessed indeed the woman who sat beside her listening to Mary talk. . Mary, Mother of God who could counsel even the Highest Angels. In films I think that portrayed Mary I think that found in the Passion of the Christ is best. It shows this gravity, this richness, this Royalty of Mary. I wrote a little poem about this years ago. 'Mary spoke but seldom, But when she did, All Creation muttered to a halt and angels bowed their Crowned Heads, To heaven's Ruling.' Our Lady, Seat of Wisdom, pray for us.