Nehemiah 6:16 …our enemies lost much face in the eyes of the nations, for they knew that it was with our God’s help that this work had been completed.

“My child, keep in mind whose power is at work in you. Do all for his glory. Labor faithfully with this in mind and you will know peace. The work of God is mighty, even when it appears insignificant, even when the fruits seem hard and slow to ripen. Trust in me. Yoke yourself to me. Have faith. Your enemy will not prevail. Cling to me, for I love you.”

My Jesus, I trust in you. I yoke myself to you. Keep me faithful. Give me strength and perseverance. I accept your free gift of love and cling to you. Jesus in Mary I love you. Amen.

“My child, take care to remain pure through the sacrament of reconciliation and through the practice of discipline. Your evil tendencies may only be conquered through vigilance. Persist, my child. When you fail, throw yourself on my mercy and keep trying. Those who persist to the end will be rewarded. Those who persist in evil will know my wrath. Child this will be a terrible thing to see, and for the unrepentant it will be a terrible thing to bear. But my faithful ones I will carry in the crook of my arm like little children. Be faithful, my child, and you will know true peace.”

Lord, your wrath is terrible indeed, but sin is truly hideous. If you will rid the world of its current evil and idolatry, and if you r wrath is the only means left as a final act of your mercy, then give your children faith and grace to endure to the end. Lord save us! Amen. “

Child I am near.”

“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 be your desires, so that the voice of the Spirit will be heard in your heart. A heart cluttered with desires muffles the voice of God. Open your heart. Discard the rubbish. Listen, so you will hear and know what God desires of you. In following God’s desires, you will realize the fullness of life and freedom. Do not delay!”

Lord help me! May today’s Communion ensure my attentiveness and obedience. Lord have mercy on me. I come to live in your will. Help me to listen. Amen.

“My child, it is the discipline of self-denial that gives one the strength to enter by the narrow gate. There are many who grow fat, feasting on their own will, satisfying the desires of the flesh. My child, you must pray and fast for these lost children of mine. Without the prayers of the faithful, many more will be lost. Do you believe that I will use your prayers to strengthen others?”

Lord I do believe and I thank you in the name of everyone for your unimaginable mercy!

“Little child, pray and be at peace.”

Lord Jesus I love you! Amen.

]]> http://pelianito.stblogs.com/2008/03/25/it-is-the-discipline-of-self-denial-that-gives-one-the-strength-to-enter-by-the-narrow-gate/feed/ 0 http://pelianito.stblogs.com/2008/03/18/let-not-the-throne-that-receives-christ-in-the-eucharist-be-defiled-by-sinful-or-vain-talk/ http://pelianito.stblogs.com/2008/03/18/let-not-the-throne-that-receives-christ-in-the-eucharist-be-defiled-by-sinful-or-vain-talk/#comments Wed, 19 Mar 2008 03:30:05 +0000 pelianito http://pelianito.stblogs.com/2008/03/18/let-not-the-throne-that-receives-christ-in-the-eucharist-be-defiled-by-sinful-or-vain-talk/ James 3:10 From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. This need not be so, my brothers.

“Beloved, be very careful to guard your tongue. Let not the throne that receives Christ in the Eucharist be defiled by sinful or vain talk. Keep in mind that only pure words should issue from God’s throne, words that build up the kingdom and the hearts of my children. It is the evil one who tears down. Do not let your tongue be used as his instrument. Please God in speech. Be vigilant. This is the way of perfection.”

My Lord Jesus, I ask pardon for all the times I have defiled your throne through sinful speech or vain words. Grant me every grace I need to overcome my weakness. Have mercy on me, a sinner. Amen.

“My beloved, be satisfied with the Food that comes from above and do not give free reign to your earthly appetites. Let the will of God and the Bread of Life sustain you and strengthen you against the lusty desires of the flesh. Use prudently what God has given you, keeping in mind the dignity and purpose he intended. Pray for strength and lean on me. I alone can sustain you.”

 Lord my God, well do you know my weaknesses. I lay them at the foot of your cross and ask to live only and always in your will. Bread of Life, sustain me for you are merciful and I love you. Amen.

“My child, it is by grace that you are strengthened. Food can strengthen the body, but if food is abused it will weaken the soul. If it is worshiped, it will kill the spirit. What folly to worship something that can only serve the body! It is the spirit that lives forever and must be safeguarded jealously so as not to lose the eternal reward. My child, food is necessary, but you must not become attached to certain foods or give them more importance than they merit. Give thanks to God for his gracious gifts. Be joyful in the Giver rather than in the gifts. Then all things will be in their proper order.”

Lord Jesus, I beg your mercy on me for the many times I have given food the love I should only give to you. I give you thanks and praise for your bounty in nature that gives us foods and spices. I praise you for your care of all these details and for our taste buds to enjoy your gifts. May all glory be yours, O Lord, generous and good, Giver of all gifts. I love you!

“My beloved, this is a hard reading for those who have listened to the lies of the spirit of this age. The law of God, built into the very design of the human body has been ignored, trampled on in favor of the unnatural lusts instilled by the evil one. My children must turn to me in abject contrition. They must learn the freedom of discipline and the joy of living in harmony with their Creator. My child, much reparation needs to be made for the sins of the flesh. Fast and pray, my child, for the conversion of these lost souls.”

Merciful Lord, I will fast for three days in Jesus and for Jesus, according to your will in reparation for these sins. I pray for the conversion of a great many sinners through Mary’s most Immaculate Heart. Amen.