23rd day

27th November

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy spirit. Amen.

Come, Holy Spirit, come by means of the powerful intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Your Beloved Spouse! (3x)

Lk 21, 20-28

When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you may be certain that her desolation is near. Then those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains, and those who are within the city must escape from its boundaries, and those who are in country areas must not return. For those will be days of retribution when all that is written will come to pass.“Woe to those who are pregnant and those who are nursing infants in those days. For there will be great distress on the earth, and terrible wrath shall afflict this people. They will fall by the sword and be carried away as captives among all the nations, and Jerusalem will be trampled underfoot by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles have been fulfilled. “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on earth nations will be in great distress, bewildered at the roaring of the sea and its waves. Men will grow faint with terror and apprehension at what is coming upon the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. When these things begin to take place, look up and hold your heads high, because the time of your redemption is drawing near.

To accept THE FUTURE FROM JESUS’ HANDS

What do I ask for?

For deep trust in Jesus in moments of tribulation and helplessness.

• I listen to Jesus, whopreparesme for the times to come. He wants to grant me wisdom and spiritual strength to learn to stay with him in the changing times of life.
• The image of thedevastated and trampledmighty Jerusalem – the pride of every Jew – reminds me that apart from God, everything is fragile and fleeting (vv. 20–24). I will give him my “most precious treasures” and say: “Without you I have no good.”
• Jesuspredictsthat no matter what happens, the times of the Gentiles will be fulfilled (v. 24). I must hold on to hope. Suffering and trials are not the last word in my life. What can I say about my experience of hope in the midst of difficult everyday life?
• I willinviteJesus into all the places in my life that are devastated and trampled. I will tell him about my pain, my doubts. I will give them to him.
• I listen to Jesus’ anxiouswordsabout the fear and helplessness of people who faint from terror before storms (vv. 25–26). Don’t I experience similar feelings in my life? What is my greatest storm and greatest fear?
• I willpauselonger at the image of “the Son of Man coming in a cloud” (v. 27). I hear Jesus’ words: “Stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near” (v. 28). I will give myself to him now, so that I may be ready for the day of his coming.
• Theliturgicalyear is coming to an end. I will give to Jesus every moment of the year in which I have experienced his comings – in prayer, in the sacraments, in the liturgy, in the word. Today I will repeat: “Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit…”

In the school of Our Lady:

Mary teaches us to see further, behind terrors and storms.

March 18, 2018

Dear children! My earthly life was simple. I loved and I rejoiced in small things. I loved life – the gift from God – even though pain and sufferings pierced my heart. My children, I had the strength of faith and boundless trust in God’s love. All those who have the strength of faith are stronger. Faith makes you live according to what is good and then the light of God’s love always comes at the desired moment. That is the strength which sustains in pain and suffering.

My children, pray for the strength of faith, trust in the Heavenly Father, and do not be afraid. Know that not a single creature who belongs to God will be lost but will live forever. Every pain has its end and then life in freedom begins there where all of my children come – where everything is returned.

My children, your battle is difficult. It will be even more difficult, but you follow my example. Pray for the strength of faith; trust in the love of the Heavenly Father. I am with you. I am manifesting myself to you. I am encouraging you. With immeasurable motherly love I am caressing your souls. Thank you.