Archive for January, 2007
In entering into the waters of baptism, Jesus sanctified them for all time…
Matthew 3:15 Jesus said to (John the Baptist) in reply, “Allow it now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.”
“My beloved, the plan of God lacks no detail. What your Lord and Savior accomplished by submitting himself to John’s baptism gained for the whole human race a multitude of blessings. [...]
Posted: January 31st, 2007 under Redemption.
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There is so much need for mercy and so many in need of repentance…
Matthew 3:12 His winnowing fan is in his hand. He will clear his threshing floor and gather his wheat into his barn, but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.
“My child, already the chaff is being separated from the grain. There is so little time. Agent of mercy, do not delay, but fly over [...]
Posted: January 30th, 2007 under Mercy.
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If not for my mercy, none would survive…
Matthew 3:10 Even now the ax lies at the root of the trees. Therefore every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.
“My beloved, do you see that the time is very near when the thoughts and acts of all will be made evident? For almost everyone [...]
Posted: January 29th, 2007 under Divine Will, Mercy.
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Remain rooted in the source of all grace through frequent confession…
Matthew 3:8 Produce good fruit as evidence of your repentance.
“My beloved, let this be the true sign of your changed heart—that all you do has its source in the heavenly volition, the Divine Will. Remain rooted in the source of all grace through frequent confession. Then what you do will bear abundant fruit. Your good [...]
Posted: January 28th, 2007 under Repentance.
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In each moment sacrifice yourself to the Lord so that he will gather into his heart the riches he prepared for you ahead of time…
Mathew 6:21 For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.
“My child, how many of my children follow their treasure into hell! Do not be one of these, but in each moment sacrifice yourself to the Lord so that he will gather into his heart the riches he prepared for you ahead of [...]
Posted: January 25th, 2007 under Sacrifice.
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The Divine Will makes ready to reign in the hearts of all…
Ephesians 1:8-9 …In all wisdom and insight, he has made known to us the mystery of his will in accord with his favor that he set forth in him.
“My beloved, the fulfillment of the kingdom of the Divine Will is at hand. Set into motion by the prayers of all those who have desired it [...]
Posted: January 24th, 2007 under Divine Will.
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What can compare with the great honor he bestows on mere creatures by desiring that they unite to the Son and become one with him?
Ephesians: 1:4-5 In love he destined us for adoption to himself through Jesus Christ, in accord with the favor of his will.
“My beloved, it is in accord with God’s will that all would become adopted children through Jesus. But the Lord does not impose his will. All are free to reject it. But why reject it? [...]
Posted: January 21st, 2007 under Children of God.
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If you speak the truth, you speak of me…
Ephesians 4:25 Therefore, putting away falsehood, speak the truth, each one to his neighbor, for we are members one of another.
“My beloved, I am the truth. If you speak the truth, you speak of me. If you speak what is false, you deny me, saying, ‘I do not know the man!’ My child, learn to [...]
Posted: January 20th, 2007 under Truth.
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Overturn the tables of your heart…
John 3:14 He found in the temple area those who sold oxen, sheep, and doves, as well as the money-changers seated there.
“My beloved, so often my children are distracted, led astray by what the world has to offer. But I tell you, what the world offers cannot save. Overturn the tables of your heart, child. [...]
Posted: January 19th, 2007 under Detachment.
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In the divine will, the extraordinary is expected and experienced at all times…
John 6:19-21 When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat, and they began to be afraid. But he said to them, “It is I. Do not be afraid.” They wanted to take him into the boat, but the boat immediately arrived at [...]
Posted: January 18th, 2007 under Divine Will.
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