Thursday, September 4, 2014

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Thursday, September 4, 2014:

Jesus said: “My people, in today’s readings there is a call for humility, instead of letting yourself be prideful of your being smart or rich. I have given you all of your gifts, so you need to be thankful, and not boasting of your accomplishments. If you must boast, then boast only about Me. All that you have in this world is passing away, and soon even your very life will be taken from all of you when you die. This is why saving souls is so important, because your soul lives on forever. When I asked My apostles to lower the nets for a catch of fish, St. Peter did so reluctantly. He had fished all night, and he caught nothing. It was his skill as a good fisherman that thought lowering the net would not catch any fish. When My apostles caught enough fish to nearly sink two boats, St. Peter realized that he was a sinful man because of his pride as a fisherman. Now, when My apostles followed Me, they would be fishers of men and women. Many of you have had prideful moments, but just like St. Peter, you should confess your sins, and recognize that My ways are better than your ways. When I ask you to do something, be willing to do it, and have no reservations to follow My Will. You need to be in quiet meditation each day in prayer, so you can hear My voice in your heart and soul. It is hard to be humble, because your body craves fame and fortune. So pray to be humble as part of your desire to follow Me in obedience and holiness.”

Prayer Group:

Jesus said: “My son, I know you had to suffer some pain in your throat with the third stretching of your esophagus. Offer up any pain for the souls in purgatory. You will have to follow your doctor’s advice to prevent another procedure. You all have to suffer some pain in this life, and it is how you accept it that could help souls.”

Jesus said: “My people of Holy Name, you have been coming to this church for almost fifty years. Now, in a few weeks you will see your last weekend Mass at this church, and the Blessed Sacrament will be removed. You also will have only two more prayer group meetings here, until you will move to St. Charles Borromeo Church. I understand your sadness in this closing.”

Jesus said: “My people, up to now all you have seen is sanctions and diplomatic efforts to stop the war in Iraq and the Ukraine. NATO is now preparing to move troops in defense of the Kurds and the Ukraine. The terrorists and Russian troops will test the resolve of these plans. Without some threat of retaliation, these countries could be lost. Keep praying for peace there, but this could be the beginning of a major war.”

Jesus said: “My people, thank you for revisiting this Shrine of the North American Martyrs in Midland, Canada. I know you are shouldering the costs of this trip for My Name’s sake. You all will gain graces for yourselves and your intentions for making this walk. You are an inspiration for others to walk in your footsteps.”

Jesus said: “My people, I know how hard it is for your workers to suffer the stress of your work places. Very few truly understand this daily grind that your workers must endure. You worked thirty-four years under the threats of layoffs and hard to gain raises in order to support your family. Other workers are still struggling to keep jobs, and even some need a second job to provide a living income. Pray for all of your workers, and all the trials that they have to put up with.”

Jesus said: “My son, I am grateful for My messengers who are willing to go to different places all over the earth to bring My Word to My people. Many times I send you out to evangelize souls, without knowing what you will be facing. Still you go out in faith and trust in My protection, even when the evil ones were throwing many roadblocks in your way. You may have had trials, but I provided you with angels and My graces so you could endure everything.”

Jesus said: “My people, you have seen priest shortages and lower attendance of My faithful at Sunday Mass. You need to pray for the priests, and for the lukewarm souls to come back to church. The devil is testing all of you every day with his temptations. Do not be lazy in your spiritual lives, and do not let the devil stop you from coming to Mass. You need your daily prayers, Sunday Mass, and frequent Confession to keep strong in your faith. Call on My angel power to keep you focused on Me in loving Me and loving your neighbors.”