Thursday, February 8, 2018

Thursday, February 8, 2018

Thursday, February 8, 2018:

Jesus said: “My people, in today’s first reading King Solomon had many foreign wives, and in his old age he worshiped foreign gods and even erected altars for them. My First Commandment is Thou shalt love God only, and have no other gods before Me. King Solomon knew about not worshiping other gods, but he did it anyways. For this sin, his son would suffer. In today’s world your people also know My Commandments, but they continue to worship idols of lust, money, fame, and sports to name a few. When you offend Me by worshiping other gods or idols, you will suffer punishments just like King David and King Solomon. You can regain My graces by repenting and seeking My forgiveness in Confession. If you do not repent, you will be bringing My punishments down on you and your family. I gave Moses and all the people My Commandments as guides to how you should live. I want all of you to love Me and your neighbor by obeying My Commandments every day of your life.”

Jesus said: “My people, when the Jewish people come close to the Passover time, they made a journey to the Temple in Jerusalem. In a week you will be starting the Lenten Season with Ash Wednesday. You have read the account of Jonah where he warned the people that in forty days, Nineveh would be destroyed. As a result, the king declared a fast and he sat in the ashes. The people changed their evil ways, and because they repented, I spared their city. So now you all will soon receive your ashes on the forehead, and you will be fasting from food between meals and not eating meat on Ash Wednesday and the Fridays of Lent. During Lent, you usually give up something as a sacrifice or penance for Lent. You can also offer your prayers and alms for the poor. Take some extra time to come to Me in Adoration of My Blessed Sacrament. Lent is a beautiful time to meditate on how to improve your spiritual life. The closer you come to Me, the more you will be assured of sharing eternity with Me in heaven.”

For Rosalie: Jesus said: “I am pleased with your efforts to start a refuge. Not everyone says ‘yes’ to My call. You had Fr. Michel exorcize your grounds, and you have made an effort to provide a place for people to stay. I bless you for all that you are doing to help save souls.”