“There are many who love Me, yet are accustomed to their way and try to persuade others to live the same. They forget that daily you must die to yourself in order that I may live in you and accomplish far greater works.”(From Gianna below)

Our parish lost an amazing person in body this past week. Her name is Franci. In the last two years and change she lost a husband and son, and knew she had stage 4 cancer, yet she poured every ounce of the rest of her physical being into service in a way that raised the bar for all of us. She not only kept our struggling church ladies auxiliary alive, she called and ran meetings while in hospice. She was getting more done than about ten of the rest of us in any given day. As long as her body could move, she was giving every ounce of what she had to service to Our Lord, and to humanity at large. She was the epitome of what we like to call an “energizer bunny,“ and her example was one for the books. One that truly showed us what it is to “die so that others may live.”
So what about the rest of us? Is there a miracle or tragedy we have to endure before we decide to give ourselves wholly and truly to Him? Or will we reflect on Franci’s example of service to Him and allow Him into our hearts and souls that we might help others to live greater lives through that example? Are we willing to die like that that “others might live?” Or is there money to be made, or soccer practice we need to get our kids to? Where do we want to put our priorities in our limited time on Earth? The ways of the world? Or The Way, the Truth, and the Life? I pray that myself, and the rest of us ponder how Franci not only lived, but died unto herself so that we might live. I pray that we strive to not only live by her amazing example, but carry her work forth that she might live in us. In perfect love. Totus Tuus.❤️🙏

As told to Gianna Talone Sullivan, July 18, 1992, I am your Jesus of Mercy Vol IV
Infinite Love
“My dear one, My Mother and I are grateful for the work
you do according to Our instructions, but ask now that
you dive deeper into prayer. She will take you into My Most
Sacred Heart. She takes all My people into My Sacred Heart,
where My merciful love flows, who will allow Her and who
are willing to give to Me all of their being.
Today I wish to express to My people My infinite love for
them. I wish for them not to be discouraged with people who
dictate through their authoritative manner and commands.
Be loving anyway! Do not follow their error, but follow the
way of My Mother. Listen more than speaking. Love, assist
others, and pray for them. Do not attempt to debate or be
combative if you disagree, but do not allow yourself to be
influenced. Follow the way of My Mother.
There are many who love Me, yet are accustomed to their
way and try to persuade others to live the same. They forget
that daily you must die to yourself in order that I may live in
you and accomplish far greater works. Be open to the dictates
of command, but do not allow it to influence you negatively.
Focus always on Me and follow the way of My Mother.
No matter who is difficult with you, exchanging harsh
words or instructing you in a selfish, authoritative command,
you can maintain peace and harmony within yourself, if you
dive into a quiet prayer and never lose your focus. Do not
allow people to influence you, even if you admire their ways.
Be yourself by following only Me! This way I can mold you
into a beautiful creation in the eyes of My Father.
I love you, My dear one. I love you, My chosen people! I
love you now and I will always love you. Never lose sight of
the truth. Keep your eyes and heart fixed on Me. Follow the
Way outlined in My gospel words. Remember, you live in a
world of defect through sin and evilness, but I have conquered
the world and died for your salvation.
In order that you follow a peaceful and harmonious life
in Me, you need only to follow My simple instructions. That
is to follow the way of My Mother. Listen to your fellow
companions. Love them and assist them in need and pray for
them. LISTEN, LOVE, ASSIST AND PRAY. And if you see
error, do not be influenced. Yield to My love, My correction
and receive My mercy through My Sacred Heart.
My Mother is the one who can lead you into this depth of
My Merciful Heart. Pray for this grace so that you can dive
into a deeper contemplative life. No matter what errand or
job you do, you can focus in prayer, in love of Me; and live
a life of forgiveness of others and harmony through mercy;
following the steps through the grace bestowed upon you to
listen, love, assist and pray for all. It will relieve your mind
of business, and will inflame your heart with a greater desire
to serve and live in joy and unity.
My blessings and My peace. Allow Me now to rest in your
heart of love for Me. Ad Deum.”