April 1, 2025

MessagesFromHeaven

How did St. Joseph die?

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Little is known factually concerning the life of St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus. He is mentioned only a few times in the Gospels, and never says a word. However, most biblical scholars believe Joseph died prior to Jesus’ crucifixion. This is mainly due to the fact that Joseph was not present at the crucifixion and in the Gospel of John, Jesus entrusts his mother to someone outside the family (cf. John 19:27). Keeping in mind this historical scenario, many traditions hold that Joseph died in the arms or presence of Jesus and Mary. It’s a beautiful image, one that has led the Church to proclaim Joseph the patron saint of a “happy death.” There are numerous accounts of this moment, but one that is particularly touching is from the writings of Venerable Mother Mary of Jesus of Agreda (aka the bi-locating nun). She wrote about the episode in “Mystical City of God,” and it is recorded as a private revelation. Then this man of God, turning toward Christ, our Lord, in profoundest reverence, wished to kneel before Him. But the sweetest Jesus, coming near, received him in his arms, where, reclining his head upon them, Joseph said: “My highest Lord and God, Son of the eternal Father, Creator and Redeemer of the World, give thy blessing to thy servant and the works of thy hand; pardon, O most merciful King, the faults which I have committed in thy service and intercourse. I extol and magnify Thee and render eternal and heartfelt thanks to Thee for having, in thy ineffable condescension, chosen me to be the spouse of thy true Mother; let thy greatness and glory be my thanksgiving for all eternity.” The Redeemer of the world gave him his benediction, saying: “My father, rest in peace and in the grace of my eternal Father and mine; and to the Prophets and Saints, who await thee in limbo, bring the joyful news of the approach of their redemption.”‘ At these words of Jesus, and reclining in his arms, the most fortunate Saint Joseph expired and the Lord himself closed his eyes.   Whatever did happen, Joseph must have died a “happy death” surrounded by the most loving wife and son in the whole universe. Here is a short prayer to St. Joseph, asking him to intercede for us that our death may be “happy” as well. Read more… 

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The Georgia church where Flannery O’Connor heard God

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Sacred Heart in Milledgeville owes its existence to author’s forebears and will continue because of her. Sixty years after the death of Flannery O’Connor (August 3, 1964), the small Georgia church where she was a daily Communicant continues to focus on that which was perhaps most important to her: the Eucharist.   Sacred Heart Church in Milledgeville, about a 10-minute drive from Andalusia, where O’Connor wrote most of her novels and short stories, is the spiritual home for some 340 Catholic families today. In some ways, the parish still faces the kind of challenge it did in O’Connor’s day: to strengthen the faith of its members in the face of a predominantly “Bible Belt” culture. Faithful Catholics are not wholeheartedly embraced in many Evangelical, Protestant, and fundamentalist circles, and those who are not well-formed in their faith are seen as easy prey. But even before the Ethan Hawke film Wildcat brought renewed attention to Flannery O’Connor – without downplaying her strong Catholic faith – and before “The Chosen” star Jonathan Roumie appeared on stage at the National Eucharistic Congress sporting a t-shirt with a famous Eucharistic quote from “F. O’Connor,” Sacred Heart was intent on strengthening its parishioners’ relationship with the Source and Summit of Christian Life. “For Flannery O’Connor, the Eucharist was the center of her life,” said Fr. Bryan Kuhr, Sacred Heart’s 43-year-old pastor. “She was a daily Mass-goer, and that source of grace helped her carry that cross” of living with the disease that ultimately killed her at 39 – lupus.  Adoration in a culture that doesn’t recognize Eucharist Fr. Kuhr encourages parishioners to spend more time in Eucharistic adoration. When he was appointed to Sacred Heart in 2023, he expanded adoration to all day on Fridays and restored the practice of a Corpus Christi Eucharistic procession in town. “People, when they’re not devoted [to the Eucharist], don’t realize the gift that we’ve been given,” he told Aleteia on a recent visit to the church. “I think there’s a lot of pressure, especially in a small town like this, to come to the Baptist church or the feel-good megachurch. And we have a lot of fallen-away Catholics.” Victoria Basilio, who wrote a history of the parish for its 150th anniversary this year, said plainly,   “We have to fight for our children to remain Catholic. It is a constant battle because they usually find themselves the only Catholic in their grade. There’s very strong peer pressure on them to not be Catholic.”   Basilio and her husband, Deacon Cesar Basilio, were youth ministers at Sacred Heart for many years. “The way we countered [the lure of non-Catholic congregations in town] was we built a youth group that was not only strong in the faith but welcoming of their friends who were not Catholic, so that their friends came here rather than them going to their friends’ [churches]. And it worked. We kept our children Catholic.” As someone who has researched Sacred Heart’s history, Basilio knows that the struggle is nothing new. She has found that “there were priests who were always exhorting the parishioners to remember that they are Catholic.” Flannery’s pew By all accounts, that was never a danger for Flannery O’Connor.    “She was a daily parishioner, and she was known to sit with her mother [Regina Cline O’Connor] in the front pew,” Victoria Basilio told Aleteia. “It was part of her daily routine. Every morning, she would come, start her day that way, and then after that return to Andalusia, where she would write. I understand that she was a very disciplined writer; she always made sure she would spend an hour or two writing something every day.” The pew where Flannery and Regina sat and the Communion rail where they knelt are still in place in the smallish brick church. So is Flannery O’Connor Hall, next door. It was built in the mid-1950s, when the parish ended up in the territory of the new Diocese of Atlanta, which was carved out of the Diocese of Savannah; the social hall was renamed for the author in 1985. In some respects, the entire parish could be named for O’Connor and her family, as so much of its history depended on them. “For us at Sacred Heart, I guess her most felt influence is the fact that we have a church,” Basilio said. “It was through the generosity of her family that we have a church.” Deep Georgia roots The family tree goes back to the time of the first Catholic settlement in Georgia, in a small town called Locust Grove, about an hour to the northeast of Milledgeville. Georgia was the first state to enact religious freedom, so Catholics flocked to the area.  “Some of her ancestors were part of that community,” Fr. Kuhr said. “As the capital was being moved West, Catholics also started to move out.” Milledgeville was Georgia’s capital from 1807 to 1868. The first Catholic resident of Milledgeville was Hugh Donnelly Treanor, Flannery O’Connor’s great-grandfather. It was in his room in the Newell Hotel that the first Catholic Mass on record was celebrated in April 1845. When the state legislature voted to move the capital to Atlanta in 1868, local businesses in Milledgeville suffered. A March 25, 1871, editorial in a local newspaper, The Union Recorder, encouraged the building of a Catholic church to encourage “desirable immigrants” to settle here. “Many of the best mechanics and most useful citizens from abroad are Catholic,” the newspaper said. Coincidentally, the date of the editorial, the feast of the Annunciation, would turn out to be the birthday – in 1925 – of Flannery O’Connor. On March 30, 1873, a meeting of Milledgeville Catholics and other interested citizens was called with Flannery’s grandfather, Peter James Cline, presiding. The construction of a church was discussed and approved. The following month, according to The Union Recorder, advertisements for bids were issued, and a firm from Augusta was awarded the contract. Flannery’s great-grandmother, Mrs. Hugh Donnelly Treanor, paid for the land.  On February 8, 1875, the first…

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Letter of Bishop Regarding Seer Pedro Regis (English Translation)

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Download as PDF below Powered By EmbedPress Archdiocese of Feira de Santana Pastoral Letter to the Catholic faithful about the presumed apparitions of Our Lady in Anhanguera Bahia/BR. Ladies and Gentlemen, Grace and peace in Christ Our Risen Lord!“Devotion to the Virgin Mary originates, reflects and finds complete expression in the cult of Christ and, through him, in the Holy Spirit, leads to the Father, thus becoming a qualifying element of the genuine piety of the Church” (Marialis Cultus, Introduction). Dear believers, faced with the phenomena of Marian apparitions, we must take a stance that overcomes the extremism of an exaggerated appreciation of the messages of the “seers” as if it were the best and the only way to update divine Revelation, losing focus on the centrality of Christ and, on the one hand, to avoid another extreme, which is tounderstand these phenomena only from the perspective of human sciences.“Visions” or “appearances” are considered by the Catholic Church to be “private revelations” or “particulars” that are subordinate to the biblical Revelation of God, in Jesus Christ. Revelation also known as Christian, historical and public, and which reached its fullness in the person of the incarnate Word of God, Jesus Christ, which is condensed in theSacred Scriptures and the Sacred Apostolic Tradition. This public Revelation has already ended with the death of the last apostle of Christ, Saint John the Evangelist. But, from the point of view of interpretation and its transmission, the understanding of the historical Revelation of God to Humanity, which was fully given by Jesus Christ, is progressingTherefore, it is the Holy Spirit who leads us to the full truth until the end of time. After a long process of discernment, the Church can recognize and approve the content of the messages, the result of the phenomenon of visions/appearances, according to the mystical experience of some visionaries. And, in this sense, what does this recognition and approval consist of? It consists of: a) not stating that Mary of Nazareth,the mother of Jesus, appeared in a specific place, nor forcing the faithful to follow the messages of the “seers”, as this is a “private revelation”; b) proclaim that the phenomenon is “worthy of human faith”; c) the Blessed Virgin Mary can be venerated with a certain title. For example: Queen of Peace; d) authorize the construction of a sanctuary in honor of Our Ladyon the site) allow this devotion to spread throughout the world. (CF. Doctrinal Subsidies, n.01, Apparitions and Private Revelations of the CNBB). In recent years, the number of people in different parts of the world has increased, claiming to be “seers” of Our Lady, as well as other Saints of the Catholic tradition. As a result, the phenomenon of “apparitions” and “private revelations”, mainly related to the Blessed Virgin Mary, have multiplied significantly in Brazil and elsewhere. In this way, manypeople in a sincere search for God have followed these “seers” as if they were the only reference of Catholic faith and, even, the only authorities, with regard to Catholic doctrine and as if they were a qualified witness of the Church’s own faith tradition. In this sense, many people follow them without the necessary discernment, such as theological-doctrinaltraining, accurate catechesis, critical sense and prudent ecclesiastical attention. It is also, in this context, that the phenomenon of the well-known “appearances” of Our Lady, in the Municipality of Anguera, in the Archdiocese of Feira de Santana/BA, is growing. The archdiocese has cautiously monitored the phenomenon of “apparitions” in Anguera and, above all, through a theological-pastoral Commission constituted by the Metropolitan Archbishop, with the purpose of observing and discerning about this phenomenon, from an theological-doctrinal point of view, ecclesiological-pastoral andpsychic-spiritual. That is, analyzing it in the light of the entire Tradition of the Church, in its biblical, patristic, liturgical and theological expression. Tradition that is transmitted, taught and updated, uninterruptedly, by its living Magisterium.The Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, on the norms for proceeding in the discernment of presumed apparitions and revelations of 1978, number 3, indicates criteria for discernment on the phenomena of particular apparitions and revelations, which are under the competent ecclesiastical authority of the local Bishop . Dear Catholic faithful, for these reasons, we address you with the desire to guide you, so that you are not, as Paul teaches, Apostle of Christ, “dragged by any wind of doctrine, deceived by these presumed seers and by them, with cunning, led into error. You are no longer children, allowing yourselves to be carried from here to there like toys, left to the wind and the waves (cf. Eph 4:14). It is with this pastoral sensitivity and ecclesialresponsibility that we would like to offer you elements and criteria for discernment for such phenomena.According to the discernment of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, regarding these phenomena, an essential element, for their possible acceptance, in view of the spiritual pastoral good of the people of God, is that they are in communion with the entire Tradition of the Catholic faith (cf. Rules for proceeding in the discernment of presumed apparitions and revelations – Criteria for judging, at least with a certain probability, thecharacter of presumed appearances or revelations, Part I). How to welcome and understand these messages? The most important thing is to follow Jesus Christ, our only Lord and Savior, listen to his calls, discern his will through faith, hope, charity and solidarity. God speaks to us in many ways: He speaks to us in the prayerful reading of Sacred Scripture, in biblical circles, in the appeal of a social orecological reality, in spiritual retreats, in personal prayer, in liturgical celebrations, in ecclesiastical meetings, in the practice of charity , human solidarity and, also, through extraordinary manifestations, such as visions, apparitions, interior and exterior locutions, intuitions and dreams.From a spiritual point of view, they all have value, as they are in tune with the divine Project for us and the world. All must be discerned and monitored by the Church; They are opportunities…

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Five tips for acquiring and maintaining peace of mind

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od became a little child to save humankind and bring them peace. How can we make this peace our own throughout the year? According to St. Seraphim of Sarov, obtaining and keeping peace of heart is the primary objective of our Christian life.    1 ACCEPT AND REJOICE IN OUR POWERLESSNESS There are many reasons for losing peace, but none of them are good (even if they may be legitimate!). We worry that our projects aren’t progressing as quickly as we’d like, we fear the various dangers of life for ourselves and even more so for our family, we lose patience and frequently become annoyed at the behavior of someone close to us, or we worry endlessly about this or that decision to be made. This is just a brief sampling of our many possible worries, which often boil down to a single one: we’d like to control everything, which is literally impossible. This desire for control can even find expression in our spiritual life. We become discouraged and lose our peace when we realize that we keep falling into the same sins. We are troubled by scruples, but these scruples are sometimes more the sign of wounded pride than of a true awareness of having offended the love of God and neighbor. Perhaps this is why St. Thérèse of Lisieux wrote that the greatest thing the Lord had done in her soul was “to have shown her her smallness, her powerlessness.” So, to have peace of heart, the first key is to leave behind our egocentrism and focus on the merciful love of the Father who always forgives us and raises us up after our falls. By rejoicing in our helplessness like the greatest saint of modern times, we accept the idea of falling and making mistakes without grieving inordinately, since we know that our offenses are “but a drop of water in a burning fire” of love.   2 ANCHOR OUR PEACE IN CHRIST ALONE A second key to acquiring peace of heart is to seek it where it truly is, and not elsewhere! If we expect peace from the whole world being at peace or from favorable circumstances in our own lives, then we’ll never have peace, or at least it will be ephemeral and full of illusions. Who can assure us that our plans will come to fruition as we wish, that we will always be in good health, or that our country will still be at peace tomorrow? More prosaically, bad weather can annoy us for a good part of the year. As these simple examples show, external circumstances cannot guarantee us serenity and peace. Our peace must rest on a rock far more solid than external circumstances, one that is unshakeable. That can only be Christ himself, his unconditional love for us, and faith in his promises, including victory over evil and death. We can confidently repeat to ourselves the words of the apostle Paul (Romans 8:35-37): “Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will hardship, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? (…) No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”   Ground Picture | Shutterstock 3 DAILY RENEWAL THROUGH PRAYER The prophet Elijah learns on Mount Horeb that God is not to be found in a hurricane, earthquake, or fire, but in the “sound of sheer silence” (1 Kings 19:11-12). This is a lesson in humility for the prophet, who has just realized shortly before that he is “no better than his ancestors” (1 Kings 19:4).   To keep the peace of our hearts, we must offer our vulnerability to the Lord, and receive his divine peace from him alone. He has assured us in the Gospel that he “leaves us peace, that he gives us his peace” (Jn 14:27). To receive it, we need to spend a special time with God every day. It’s in silent prayer that we can draw from his very Heart the peace, serenity, and joy we need to face all life’s trials. We can also simply pray to him: “Father, you know what I need. I’m handing this complicated situation over to you. I don’t want to worry. Keep my heart in peace.” 4 SLOWING DOWN TO LIVE MORE MINDFULLY We live in a rush. We struggle to wait in lines because we feel we’re “wasting our time.” We’re also impatient when it comes to fulfilling our most cherished projects. How many single people, for example, are overly concerned that they still haven’t yet found their soulmate! All this impatience is very human, but it testifies to a lack of trust in God’s providence and perfectly controlled timing.  We sometimes want the right thing, but in the wrong way. Certainly, St. Martha wanted to receive Jesus with all due honor, but her eagerness, coupled with self-love and a touch of jealousy towards her sister, did not please the Lord. (Lk 10:41).   In the same way, we can lose our peace at work because we’re afraid of missing deadlines. But it’s precisely when stress mounts that we should take a break, get some fresh air, close our eyes and breathe deeply for a few minutes to synchronize the rhythm of our breathing with that of our heart, and above all place our heart in God’s hands.    Shutterstock/maxpetrov Thus, a fourth key to keeping our hearts at peace is to deliberately slow down our actions and words, to live them more mindfully. Fr. Jacques Philippe, who writes about peace of heart, advises us to follow St. Thérèse de Lisieux’s secret of holiness. This means doing “little things out of love,” “quietly and without nervousness” and avoiding “excessive haste.” These are what he calls “small gestures of collaboration with grace” which will enable us, day after day, to keep our hearts and minds centered on Jesus Christ. 5 WORK ON YOURSELF WITHOUT GETTING DISCOURAGED A fifth key to nourishing peace within ourselves is to become aware of our weaknesses and failings, and to work on ourselves without becoming discouraged. By getting to know ourselves better, we can discern the reason…

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Prayer for Rosa Mystica | To be said Daily with Petitions and Compulsory for the 13th of Every Month

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This prayer is very efficacious if said daily with petitions and compulsory for the 13th of every month for the hour of Graces veneration of Maria Rosa Mystica.  Three Hail Marys followed by: Mystical Rose, be Thou blessed, Mother of Divine Grace. Thou has given to the whole mankind Thy Divine Son, Jesus Christ, the Author of Grace. Mystical Rose, be Thou ever blessed! Thy Divine Son, when dying upon the cross, obtained grace for us, and Thou didst cooperate with Him in this, when the sword pierced Thy Soul. Mystical Rose, be Thou ever blessed! Thou wert chosen by the Heavenly Father to be the Mistress of His Treasures, stewardess and distributor of all His graces. Mystical Rose, our Mother! Turn your loving eyes upon the millions of human kind. We beg Thee, we implore Thee, we beseech Thee, let all obtain the grace of God through holy baptism, the sacrament of reconciliation and all other sacraments. Mystical Rose, Mother of Divine Grace, let us attain to the house of the Heavenly Father, for we are all Thy children and the children of God. Look upon my soul, which through sin is so poor and unworthy. Mystical Rose, Thou givest to whom Thou willest. I trust in Thee; I open my heart to Thee. Let Thy light irradiate my soul. Make Thy Motherly love, with its measureless and pitiful power; cause my indifferent heart to glow. Fill me with Thy joy, Thy humility and Thy peace! Mystical Rose, Thou acceptest that Thou art a mother with a special care for all those children who most require Thy help. And so I seek Thy help in all my bodily and spiritual needs. Very particularly, I beg Thee for the following graces (here mention your requests). Mystical Rose, Thou art the Mother of Jesus Christ and the Mother of Divine Grace. Thou art the Mother of Mercy and the Mother of Life. Thou art our kind Mother and our hope. Enclose me in Thy Immaculate Heart and hear my prayer.Amen #Miracles #catholic #CatholicSeers #MessagesFromHeaven #ourlady #OurLadyApparitions #Miracles #catholic #CatholicSeers #MessagesFromHeaven #ourlady #OurLadyApparitions

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Navigating Life’s Storms: Finding Peace in Catholic Faith Amidst Turbulent Seas

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Welcome, dear friends, to this journey through the stormy seas of life. Just as sailors face turbulent waters, so too do we encounter trials that test our mettle. But fear not, for in the Catholic faith, we find an anchor amidst the waves, a guiding light to lead us through the darkness. Join me as we explore how to navigate life’s storms with grace and courage. Navigating the Waves: Riding Life’s Challenges with FaithPicture yourself on a boat with the apostles, the winds howling and the waves crashing around you (Matthew 8:23-27). It’s a vivid reminder that life’s storms are inevitable. Yet, in these moments, we turn to our faith as our compass. Just as Christ calmed the storm, so too does He calm our fears and doubts. Through prayer and trust in God’s providence, we find the courage to face each wave with unwavering resolve. Anchoring in Faith: Cultivating Inner Peace Through Catholic SpiritualityImagine your soul as a ship seeking refuge amidst the storm. The sacraments, especially the Eucharist and Reconciliation, are like safe harbors where we find solace and strength. Our devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and the saints becomes our guiding star, leading us to the calm waters of inner peace. By immersing ourselves in Catholic traditions and deepening our prayer life, we anchor our souls in faith, finding serenity amidst life’s chaos. Navigating with Purpose: Finding Meaning in Catholic Wisdom Amidst Life’s ChaosIn the Catholic tradition, suffering takes on a deeper meaning when united with Christ’s passion (Colossians 1:24). Like navigators charting a course, we discern the purpose behind life’s trials. Through the wisdom of spiritual directors and the teachings of the Church, we find meaning in the midst of chaos. The Cross becomes our compass, guiding us towards a deeper understanding of God’s love and mercy. Embracing the Journey: Thriving in Catholic Faith Amidst Life’s TurmoilAs we journey through life’s storms, let us embrace the virtues of faith, hope, and charity (1 Corinthians 13:13). Like a crew working together on a ship, we find strength in community and support. The communion of saints surrounds us with love and encouragement, reminding us that we are never alone on our voyage. With Christ as our captain and the Church as our vessel, we navigate the seas of life with confidence and hope. Inspirations from Catholic Saints:– St. Therese of Lisieux, in her autobiography “The Story of a Soul,” teaches us to find joy in the little things and to trust in God’s providence, even amidst life’s trials.– St. Francis de Sales, in his work “Introduction to the Devout Life,” encourages us to cultivate a deep interior life through prayer and meditation, finding peace in God’s presence.– St. Teresa of Avila, in her classic “The Interior Castle,” invites us to journey inward, exploring the depths of our souls where God’s peace resides. Dear friends, as we navigate life’s storms together, may we find comfort in the arms of our loving God. Let us hold fast to our faith, trusting in His providence and mercy. With hearts full of prayer and souls anchored in Christ, we sail forth with courage and hope, knowing that calmer waters lie ahead. Fair winds and following seas, dear friends, as we journey onward together.

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She Prayed the Rosary; the Wound Healed! Read the Story Here..

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Marian Helper Angela Wagner, a parishioner at St. Adalbert’s Parish in Maspeth, New York, wrote to share her testimony to the power of the Rosary to bring healing to the sick. Mary is my “go-to person” whenever I need an intercessor with God, especially where my children are concerned. I was blessed with a mother who said several Rosaries a day, and I have been praying the Rosary for many years. Several years ago, my daughter Regina Maria underwent back surgery for a disc problem. It was supposed to be routine; she would be out of the hospital in three days. Three days became one month in the hospital because the incision would not heal. It constantly filled up, and she needed two more surgeries to clean out the incision. After each surgery, Regina would become weaker and run high fevers. Then, we were told she would need a third surgery. We went to the hospital on Friday night, and she was to have surgery early Saturday morning. When we left, the infectious disease doctor told the hospital staff to leave the infected area undressed and open. That night I was so frightened for my daughter, feeling that she might not survive another surgery. I was on my knees most of the night, praying the Rosary, beseeching Mary for her help, reminding her that Regina Maria was named after her and that she could not turn her back on her. We arrived at the hospital early the next morning. Just as they were ready to wheel Regina into the operating room, I remembered my prayers! I asked the intern to please ask the surgeon to come to Regina Maria’s room. When the doctor came in, I asked him to please check her back. He smiled and placated me. When he checked, the wound was completely closed and healed! There was no sign of infection, and the sheets were clean and dry. The doctor just looked at me in disbelief. Through my tears, I told him how I had prayed through the night, and I believed this was a miracle. He said, “I do believe in God.” I replied, “Yes, and you are His instrument!” Then he said, “I guess I will go back home and attend my son’s ballgame. There is nothing for me to do here.” My family and I will forever be grateful to Mary for Regina’s healing and for all her motherly love.Read more…

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Satan And His Attributes – Know Your Enemy

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Satan And His Attributes By Bella Francis The Bible teaches that Satan is a fallen angel tempted by pride. He is said to be a seducer originally created as good and whose rebellion against the divine will is reflected in the temptation that he offered to Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.The scene is the garden of Eden. The characters are God, the serpent, Adam, and Eve. The devil has just deceived Eve, and through her, Adam. With demonic pride in destruction, he has successfully marred God’s handiwork of creation, and dragged human beings—for whom God has a special love—into death and misery. God starts by addressing Satan, telling him he is going to eat dirt for the rest of his days. Then he reveals something that makes Satan cringe in horror—his ultimate defeat will come at the hands of a woman. God said ” I will establish a feud between thee and the woman, between thy offspring and hers; she is to crush thy head, while thou dost lie in ambush at her heels” Satan is a master theologian. He’s talked to God, interacted with God, believes in God’s existence, and knows more about God’s attributes and abilities than most…and yet Satan doesn’t love God.  Very few people believe in the devil these days,” stated Fulton Sheen in 1958, “which suits the devil very well. Do not be deceived. Satan is real and we must resist him, strong in our faith. However, do not be so terrified that you forget that God, His angels, and the grace He bestows on us are more powerful and that God limits what demons can do. Trust God; call to Him; frequently recite the 91st Psalm. Be sober and watchful and stay distant from the once-glorious fallen angels we rightly call demons. Let us ask St. Michael, the Archangel for protection St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.Amen. More on Mother of Refuge of the End Times Warning in May 2024? Luz de Maria Novena to Holy Spirit🕊️DAY 02-Pray With Us! Pentecost Novena begins today🕊️DAY 01-Pray With Us! Load More Go to Mother and Refuge Homepage Pieta of the Apocalypse: Essential End Time Prayers and Promises BUY NOW! Happiness and the Path of Spiritual Abundance (A Living Spring Book) BUY NOW! Live Prayers with Mother and Refuge:    Join us on Youtube and Telegram.

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Warning in May 2024? Luz de Maria

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Checkout St Michael’s and Our Lady’s recent message to Luz de Maria about May 2024.   They both said this May 2024 will be a test for every human being on the planet. Our Lady said she is not allowed to reveal what this test will be.  Will it be the Warning? St Michael mentions; Italy invaded (which is the Garabandal prophecy), England suffering due to the war and drought, the USA will hit by an earthquake, war will spread, supervolcanoes will awaken, the sea willflood certain countries,  Message of Saint Michael The Archangel to Luz de Maria de Bonilla on May 1, 2024: Beloved children of Our King and Lord Jesus Christ, I come to you by Trinitarian Will, in command of the heavenly legions. I protect you with my heavenly legions. Humanity is being persecuted by the legions of evil in their desire to steal souls as their spoils. Our struggle does not let up, being continual in the defence of souls. You are beginning the month of May dedicated to Our Queen and Most Holy Mother; a month of fierce trials for humanity. The forces of evil will test human beings, children of our Queen and Mother, whom the Devil from hell is persecuting without admitting defeat. (cf. Gen 3:15; Rev. 12:1-9) In this month of special prayer to Our Queen and Mother, the Devil’s plan is to bring down the greatest possible number of souls, and with his pride and arrogance, he will tempt the human race as never before, in order to take with him souls that are lukewarm and weak in faith. Faced with this constant threat, I call you to remain firm in your faith, being humble. (James 4:6-10) So many of you are wondering, how do I stay firm in the faith? And I say to you, by being humble and continuing to give pride of place to your love for God and neighbour. (cf. Mt. 22:37-39) So many of God’s creatures have filled themselves with envy and hatred and are losing everything that Our King and Lord Jesus Christ gave them in order that they would testify to Our King and Lord Jesus Christ. They are losing the opportunity that they had in being chosen, due to the pride that feeds on their arrogance. How Heaven grieves over this, how it grieves! Children of Our King and Lord Jesus Christ, how much will be fulfilled in this race towards disaster for humanity! Pain and betrayal will lead to the invasion of Italy in this time of war. From there pain and blood will flow to other countries. I call on you not to forget what has been announced to you and to keep watching the Balkans. Now is the time when the Devil will succeed in removing from the Divine plans some people called to be part of those plans, due to their works and behaviour, which are almost unconscious, and their hardness of heart. They will suffer when they see what they have done with their hardened free will. This is why Our King and Lord Jesus Christ calls you to be children with a heart of flesh and to be creatures of faith. In the midst of the war, an unthinkable catastrophe will occur that will weaken the war itself. I am warning you by Divine Order. Paris will rise up in revolution and will be without the attraction for which humanity used to come to this country. As the war between nations will lead to a religious war, Our Queen and Mother is attentive to all her children, being the Mother who will defend the children of her Son. England will suffer in the midst of the war; it will suffer what it did not even imagine and will be affected by the lack of water. Pray, children of Our King and Lord Jesus Christ, pray for your brothers and sisters in Puerto Rico; they will suffer due to an earthquake. Pray, children of Our King and Lord Jesus Christ, pray for your brothers and sisters in the United States; the earthquake is approaching. Pray, children of Our King and Lord Jesus Christ; pray for hearts of stone that are incapable of asking for forgiveness. Pray, children of Our King and Lord Jesus Christ; pray for your brothers and sisters who do not believe in or obey Our King and Lord Jesus Christ. Pray, children of Our King and Lord Jesus Christ, pray for your brothers and sisters in Haiti and Jamaica; they will be flooded. Pray, children of Our King and Lord Jesus Christ, pray for your brothers and sisters in Brazil and Argentina; people will rise up in revolts. Pray to Our Queen and Mother; pray with strength, not forgetting that prayer achieves what the human race considers impossible. The prophecies are subject to humanity’s response. You are heard if you respond as Heaven asks. Keep in mind that when men think that they have the strength and power to dominate the greater part of humanity by force, the Most Holy Trinity will “disarm the powerful and exalt the humble” (Lk. 1:51- 52) with a single glance. Our Queen and Mother is Mother of all humanity: welcome her with love. Our Queen is the intercessor of humanity, which is why from this month onwards, greater action by evil against humanity is to be anticipated. Pay attention, pay attention, pay attention! With my sword raised in defense of God’s children. Saint Michael the Archangel   Hail Mary most pure, conceived without sin Hail Mary most pure, conceived without sin Hail Mary most pure, conceived without sin (countdowntothekingdom.com) This weekend Europe (Ireland and England) and parts of America are seeing the Northern Lights in stunning displays.  Last time the Northern Lights came down over various parts of Europe and America, world war 2 happened almost immediately afterwards, which was Our Lady’s prophecy.  Is this now repeating itself? My uncle took this photo of the Northern Lights in Ireland last night. We live near the centre of Ireland and have never ever seen the…

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