Archive for August, 2008
I wait for conversions, but I get blood instead…
Zechariah 1:14-15 And the angel who spoke with me said to me, Proclaim: Thus says the LORD of hosts: I am deeply moved for the sake of Jerusalem and Zion, and I am exceedingly angry with the complacent nations; whereas I was but a little angry, they added to the harm.
“My beloved, the blood of [...]
Posted: August 31st, 2008 under Justice, Mercy.
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There is much to come, much to endure…
Joel 3:4-5 The sun will be turned to darkness, and the moon to blood, at the coming of the Day of the LORD, the great and terrible day. Then everyone shall be rescued who calls on the name of the LORD; for on Mount Zion there shall be a remnant, as the LORD has said, [...]
Posted: August 28th, 2008 under Faith, Tribulation, Trust.
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These dissenters are in grave danger. Pray for them…
Jude 1:17-19 But you, beloved, remember the words spoken beforehand by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, for they told you, “In (the) last time there will be scoffers who will live according to their own godless desires.” These are the ones who cause divisions; they live on the natural plane, devoid of the [...]
Posted: August 26th, 2008 under Church, Truth, Unity.
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Many people dictate to the Lord, remaking him in their image.
Malachi 2:17 You have wearied the LORD with your words, yet you say, “How have we wearied him?” By your saying, “Every evildoer is good in the sight of the LORD, and he is pleased with him”; or else, “Where is the just God?”
“My child, many, many people dictate to the Lord, remaking him in [...]
Posted: August 24th, 2008 under Humility, Sin.
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You could do more to mitigate the punishment that is coming because of sin…
Luke 21:24 For great misery will descend on the land and wrath on this people. They will fall by the edge of the sword and be led captive to every pagan country; and Jerusalem will be trampled down by the pagans until the age of the pagans is completely over.
“My beloved, watch for the [...]
Posted: August 21st, 2008 under Prayer, Sin, Tribulation, penance.
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This one verse in Scripture says so much!
John 6:54 Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day.
“My child, this one verse in Scripture says so much! You could meditate on this one verse your whole life and never completely plumb its depths. Go deeper into this verse, my child. The [...]
Posted: August 19th, 2008 under Eucharist.
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Think about what it means to have been granted membership in this empire…
Daniel 7:14 He received dominion, glory, and kingship; nations and peoples of every language serve him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not be taken away, his kingship shall not be destroyed.
“And what is this empire, my child, but the holy church, founded on a Rock. Think about what it means to have [...]
Posted: August 17th, 2008 under Church, Kingdom.
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Let all who see you be drawn to me through your great peace and hope…
1 Peter 3:15-16 Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope, but do it with gentleness and reverence.
“My child, imitate me and do not give in to despair. Let all who see you be drawn to me through your great peace and hope, even in [...]
Posted: August 12th, 2008 under Hope, Peace.
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The closer you are to me, the less you desire what is earthly and base…
Colossians 3:5 Put to death, then, the parts of you that are earthly: immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and the greed that is idolatry.
“My child, draw near to my heart. The closer you are to me, the less you desire what is earthly and base. You die to self by living in me, with [...]
Posted: August 10th, 2008 under Abandonment, Temptation.
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Do NOT be afraid!
After Communion one Sunday recently I felt the Lord say very firmly: “Do NOT be afraid!” He seemed to want to stress that fear should have no place in my heart, no matter what. Lord Jesus I trust in you. Amen.
Posted: August 8th, 2008 under Trust.
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