“But I do not want My people to be distraught by these sentiments but instead rejoice, be glad and have hope. The pride must be stripped in
order that humility can replace it. It takes time to grow in holiness,
charity and love because of human weakness, sinfulness and vices
of the flesh. My mercy soothes the pain when My truth lances the
flesh of its many vices.”(From Gianna below)
How do we stay in the light when there are factions everywhere generating needless fear and worry? How do we love people who don’t play well with others, or judge us without knowing what it is that they judge? Why is it that we(I) can go from a state of prayerful bliss to a state of torment just by leaving the quiet and peacefulness of prayer and ending up at the mercy of rude drivers or allowing our mind to stray into a place of darkness caused by others? I think the greatest hint comes from Our Lord when He tells us to “strip ourselves of pride in order that humility replace it.” We know that pride is a “deadly sin,” yet it lurks in the eaves, waiting to rear its ugly head every time we’re settled in a place of peace. Sometimes when prayer otherwise wants to elude me, I find a mantra to fall back on, whether it be the “Our Father” prayer,(The Lord’s Prayer) or beautiful music created by one of God’s servants. There’s a song by Ken Canedo that’s in the Catholic liturgy that I use a lot that goes; “For the sake of Christ, I willingly accept my weakness and my trials, for when I am powerless, then I am strong.” When I sing that beautiful chorus over in my head, it can bring me back to that place, whether I’m in prayer or in traffic. I just have to catch myself and remember to bring myself back to His peace. To turn off the world and to keep God at the center of my heart, soul, and mind. There are plenty of other songs that will do that as well, as the gift of music through others is a gift from God to us to help keep us in His light. He has so many tools and resources that we can keep close to us, to draw on in those moments when we might otherwise allow our hearts to be troubled. We just have to remember to keep them close. And to be humble. “For when I am powerless, then I am strong. In perfect love. Totus Tuus.❤️🙏
As told to Gianna Talone Sullivan, I am your Jesus of Mercy Vol V
In private chapel at home
April 30, 1995
REJOICE
“My little one, peace be with you. I your Lord God bring you peace
for I am Peace. I do not wish for My people to be distraught but to be
filled with joy in the Lamb of God. REJOICE and be filled with joy!
I am with you. My mercy is upon you and I shall not abandon you.
Be at peace. Live in My love. Receive My joy. I tell you that not one
shall be lost for all are accounted for by My Father. All My chosen
little ones belong to Him. Not one will stray away that My Father will
not bring back to Him. Be at peace. Live in charity and love for one
another. Rejoice, I am your Lord God, your merciful Savior. Only you
can deny yourself My glory by not allowing Me to be merciful. But,
all My people have until their last breath to ask for My mercy.
Very few of My people have joy in their Savior. I desire all to
come to Me in praise and rejoicing. I do not desire My people to be
filled with sorrow or sadness. As I purify and cleanse My people
there are emotions and sentiments of self-pity, sadness and sorrow.
But I do not want My people to be distraught by these sentiments but
instead rejoice, be glad and have hope. The pride must be stripped in
order that humility can replace it. It takes time to grow in holiness,
charity and love because of human weakness, sinfulness and vices
of the flesh. My mercy soothes the pain when My truth lances the
flesh of its many vices. Therefore, rejoice in gratitude that you are
loved by Me and that you are being purified in order for you to share
eternal glory with Me. I love My people beyond their comprehen-
sion. Allow your hearts to rest in My love and in My peace, for I
am with you. Trust with confidence in My love. Rejoice when you
receive ill-treatment for the sake of My Name. You belong to Me.
What I have so shall you have. As I have suffered so shall you share
in My suffering. Where I am in glory so too shall you share in My
glory. Be at peace and rejoice in your Savior’s MERCY! Peace to
you. AD DEUM.”