Archive for September, 2008
Until your life is broken, I cannot build you up, for your are relying on yourself…
Ephesians 3:8 To me, the very least of all the holy ones, this grace was given to preach to the Gentiles the inscrutable riches of Christ.
“My child, do you see that I take only those whose lives are broken? I build them up myself and use them for my purpose. Until your life is broken, [...]
Posted: September 28th, 2008 under Mercy.
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A heart cluttered with desires muffles the voice of God…
Galatians 5: 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit.
“My child, how many times do you ignore the promptings of the Holy Spirit?”
Lord I am weak! You know how often I do this.
“Child, trust in me. Do not be afraid. Conquer your fears. If something is to be ignored, let it [...]
Posted: September 27th, 2008 under Discipline, Holy Spirit.
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When the right order of things has been restored, untold joy will follow…
Zephaniah 3:19 Yes, at that time I will deal with all who oppress you, I will save the lame and assemble the outcasts, I will give them praise and renown in all the earth when I bring about their restoration.
“My beloved, maintain your hope. For when the time of trial has passed, you will [...]
Posted: September 24th, 2008 under Hope, Tribulation.
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Be always ready to thank your Abba in all circumstances…
Psalm 28:7 The Lord is my strength and my shield, in whom my heart trusted and found help. So my heart rejoices; with my song I praise my God.
“Beloved child, do not neglect thanksgiving. Let your gratitude to your loving Father be the wind that lifts your sails. You will see that with each [...]
Posted: September 20th, 2008 under Gratitude.
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“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.”
Three recent dreams:
1. An open newspaper with two words in huge letters across the pages: “GET READY”. When I awoke I asked the Lord, How? “With fasting and prayer.” At Mass I asked again. “Open your heart to the poor.” Fasting, prayer and almsgiving – this is how we are called to prepare, and how [...]
Posted: September 18th, 2008 under Church, Dreams, Illumination, Tribulation.
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Believe, hope, and trust in her who gave everything to God…
Psalm 34:11 The powerful grow poor and hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.
“My beloved, do not fear the time to come. You have taken refuge in the Immaculate Heart. There is nothing to fear for a child of Mary. Here is a Mother who is able to supply her beloved [...]
Posted: September 17th, 2008 under Mary, Tribulation, Trust.
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Count as nothing all you are asked to do and suffer for his sake…
John 14:15 “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.”
“Beloved, hear me well. There is no servant of mine who can lay claim to loving me if his actions do not bear witness to that love. Therefore, be of one mind and heart with him who first loved you. Count as nothing all you [...]
Posted: September 14th, 2008 under Obedience, Sacrifice.
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I am your hope; be joyful, even in suffering…
Lamentations 3:21-22 But I will call this to mind, as my reason to have hope: The favors of the LORD are not exhausted, his mercies are not spent.
“My beloved, hope in me and do not despair. If you place your trust in anyone or anything other than my merciful heart, your temptation to despair will [...]
Posted: September 11th, 2008 under Hope, Tribulation.
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Do not scorn either poverty or riches, but use everything I give you for my purposes and to my glory…
Mark 10:25-27 It is easier for a camel to pass through (the) eye of (a) needle than for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” They were exceedingly astonished and said among themselves, “Then who can be saved?” Jesus looked at them and said, “For human beings it is impossible, but [...]
Posted: September 9th, 2008 under Poor, Riches.
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There is much suffering to come on account of sin…
Nahum 3:5 I am come against you, and I will strip your skirt from you; I will show your nakedness to the nations, to the kingdoms your shame!
“My child, to whom do you think I am speaking? To all those who have committed adultery by worshiping false gods and detestable acts. There is much [...]
Posted: September 6th, 2008 under Sin, Tribulation, Trust.
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