Apr 20, 1999
4/20/99
11. Our Life in Egypt
The journey to Egypt was long and uncomfortable, but the peace of God dwelled within our hearts. My parents did not find out about the massacre of the Holy Innocence for a long while. Had My father known, he would have been tormented by such an atrocity. On our flight into Egypt we, on several occasions, did not have any food to eat. Many times we stayed with the Bedouins who lived out in the desert under the stars. My parents sang their hymns of praise to God and remained calm during their journey. They did not want to show Me any signs of concern. They were truly honorable, loving parents. We covered long distances every day making several stops along the way .
My parents did not know what the future held in store for them, but they trusted in the Father’s Will. With confidence they proceeded in haste to Egypt. We traveled a little while along the Mediterranean Sea, but then went inland. The terrain began to change, with more hills and sand as we drew closer to Egypt. We passed Raamses and Goshen, the sight of the pyramids, which indicated the nearing of our destination.
When we arrived in Cairo, My father looked for housing. He registered the family name and was introduced to the surroundings. My father was given the name of someone who lived in the area by one of the three Wise Men (the King from Saudi Arabia), whose name My father had kept. The man’s name was Elam. St. Joseph found Elam in a humble dwelling and revealed to him our circumstances and the meeting with the three Wise Men. At once Elam bowed to My father in loving humility and invited us to stay as his guests in his house for a while until we acquired our own housing. My father accepted in joy and gratitude.
Let us stop at this point now, My child. We will continue at another time a little later. Peace to you. My Love is in your heart. Rest in My Love now.
Apr 1, 1999
4/1/99
9. Our Flight into Egypt
When the Wise Men had come to Bethlehem, I was at the end of my 8th month of life. The Kings stayed for 2 months and left when I was almost 11 months old. They did not return to Jerusalem to report back to King Herod of My whereabouts. An angel appeared to the eldest King in a dream and advised them of King Herod’s plot against Me. The Wise Men discussed the dream and discerned that they would simply return to their countries by another route.. They also entrusted the dream to St. Joseph, who being a king himself in the eyes of God, gave confirmation to their discussion to avoid King Herod. The Three Wise Men saw My father, St. Joseph, as a just man and a guardian of purity and holiness. My father’s riches were in God, and his manners were those of a great king; and the Wise Men knew of his wisdom.
When King Herod realized the Wise Men were not returning and his intentions were discovered by the three Kings, he became furious. I was 12 months old by the time King Herod realized the Kings were not returning to report to him. I had just celebrated My first birthday. Daddy, (St. Joseph) had made me a wooden lamb and My mother had woven Me a special quilt- like blanket to keep Me warm. She prepared some special wheat cakes with honey, and the shepherds came to celebrate with us. They sang songs and we all played little games. That night I was sleeping calmly in My cradle when My father was awaken by his dream.
God the Father sent His angel to tell My guardian father to take flight to Egypt immediately. We had to escape quickly because King Herod was afraid of My innocence and power. King Herod wanted to see My death. St. Joseph arose calmly but quickly, and went to tell My mother who was by My cradle that we had to gather our belongings and leave by the dawn of the morning for Egypt. She prepared all she could in an orderly fashion because the trip would be cold and long, and she knew that we might not be returning. What was left behind could be lost forever.
St. Joseph then left to tell the shepherds we had to leave, and made arrangements for our humble house. The shepherds helped my guardian father gather the necessary livestock and donkeys for the trip. How gracious the shepherds, My friends, to come to his assistance. Their loyalty remained embedded in My Heart forever.
10. The Holy Innocents
We did not have much time. King Herod had ordered the slaughter of all 32 male children, 2 years-old and younger. By the time he organized and ordered the troops, we were leaving by donkey for Egypt. One donkey was loaded with tools, another donkey with our necessary items, and the third donkey was for My mother and Me. We said good-bye too our friends as My father continued to strap all our belongings we could take with us onto the donkeys, The dawn was nearing as we left Bethlehem, and My mother with tears in her eyes said good-bye to the fond memories in our little modest home.
(Special note: It was the Child Jesus who came today to tell Gianna this and visit with her.)
Mar 31, 1999
3-31-99
8. The Three Kings
After the Presentation in the Temple we made our return back to our modest home in Bethlehem. A typical day of my infancy consisted of laying nestled in the arms of My Mother sucking my nourishment from the splendor of her beauty. My Mother would sing to me, talk to me, and rock me in my cradle, handcrafted by my father. I was an infant who was well cared for by two loving parents whose love and charm made me very happy. My father was very childlike and made me many stimulating objects to learn fundamental coordination and development skills.
During the initial months of My life when the Holy Family was living in peace, the three Wise Men joined and met one another beyond the Dead Sea. They could all understand each other’s language and sought out the Star together. They journeyed together from that point to Jerusalem. When they entered Jerusalem they lost track of the Star which so brilliantly was guiding them.
They ventured to King Herod’s residence in the upper city, whom they thought would surely direct them to their Messiah. Upon hearing the three Wise Men’s request, King Herod summoned the royal palace’s chief priests to ask them from where the Messiah would come forth. Their reply indicated that Scripture foretold the King Messiah of the world would blossom from Bethlehem. Upon hearing this, King Herod instructed the Three Kings to notify him where the newborn “king” could be found so that he too could pay tribute to Him.
As soon as the Three Wise Men left the gates of Jerusalem, once again did the Star reappear, more brilliant in bluish color than ever before. The closer they traveled to Bethlehem, the more brilliant the light. The Wise Men arrived in Bethlehem when I was 8 months of age. They arrived in the late of night and rested in the Inn. Upon break of day, news across town traveled that three Kings of different appearance and from different countries were visitors.
The angel of God, Gabriel, was sent to the youngest, most childlike shepherd once again to announce the arrival of the Kings, and to send the shepherds to gather the Kings and escort them to the Holy Family. At the same time, Mirna, the servant from the Inn, was the first to rest eyes upon the three Kings. As the shepherds came to the town center where the Inn was located, Mirna directed them to the servant’s quarters of the Wise Men. The Wise Men’s servants went to gather the Kings, and they all followed the shepherds to the simple house down one of the adjacent roads a ways from the Inn.
I was sitting on My mother’s lap in the kitchen when My mother’s eyes glanced up and saw the visitors. My father was eating a piece of goat cheese and bread at the table. He also looked up at the noticeably different people of nobility. He stood up. My mother said, “Peace be with you. Please come in.” I sat on her lap and clapped my hands! For me, it was the first time I had seen the shining gems on the heads of the Kings and the rich colors of their clothing.
The elder of the Kings explained the appearance of the Star and how their calculations and astronomical mapping had unveiled the birth of the Messiah. They explained their long journey across the mountains and how each one had met each other beyond the Dead Sea and traveled to Jerusalem, and then to King Herod when the Star lots its brilliance.
In awe my father listened and was moved in humility. It was then that my father invited them into our house. Before that, even though my mother had invited them into our house, the Kings, out of respect for her and My father, would not enter until they explained their journey. The Wise Men then entered, and bowing their heads, knelt at the feet of My mother as I continued to clap My hands. They looked in awe as they venerated My glory.
I was so happy to see them. I tried to grab their chains. I wanted to play with them. Their bright clothing and tassels drew My attention. The Kings’ servants brought in the gifts. Each King presented his gift: one of gold to be given to a King; one of incense indicating God; and one of myrrh indicating both the “human” man as well as God, and the bitterness of the flesh and the sting of death. The gifts were explained to My mother and father as I inquisitively looked on, smiling and wanting to investigate.
My mother invited them to sit down with us, but they would not. They continued on bended knee with tears of joy in their eyes to contemplate the goodness of God. Finally, My mother gave Me to the Kings to be held. I liked that very much. I could play with their chains, touch their sparkling hats, and feel their soft silk tunics. It was quite an event. The Kings did not leave Bethlehem right away. They stayed two months in order to make their preparations to return back to their homelands and give their animals a rest.
By the time they left I was walking, not very well, but none the less walking. In fact I would like to tell you of my very first steps. It was on an evening when the weather was delightful. We, the Holy Family, had finished our humble meal and I was sitting on the floor in the gathering social room, part of the living quarters, and where the three Wise Men actually would come again to visit. I was with My father; and as My mother came in and kneeled almost next to me, I in My joy to see her, pushed Myself up with My two hands, bent over onto My hind feet, smiled at her, and took one step towards her before I came tumbling down. It was quite a joy to see Me stand up and the plop down. These were happy, peaceful times.
But let us now continue about the three Wise Men.
The time came when they had to return to their countries. They came to say good-bye; and although they did not want to depart from Me, they knew their mission was complete. With tears in their eyes, they kissed My precious forehead, hands and feet, and bowed in humility. My mother and father and I walked the three Kings outside. I held the eldest King’s hand. My mother said, “May God be with you.” My father bowed to the Kings. My mother bowed her head also and then took my hand to wave a blessing and good-bye to the guests. Then the three Wise Men bowed to one another and left the house to mount their animals and return to their homelands.
Mar 29, 1999
3/29/99
7. My Presentation in the Temple
My dear little child, let us now commence with the Presentation in the Holy Temple.
The shepherds assisted My father in finding a humble home in the area of Bethlehem. For two months the shepherds came to rest their eyes on Me, paying tribute to their Savior with songs of praise and adoration. They introduced My father Joseph to the merchants in the market place where he could make his livelihood, trading in the field of carpentry.
During this time period, in a far away land, the 3 Magi rested their eyes on a new star in the heavens. An unidentified star, when decoded, revealed the Messiah. The announcement of the Savior of the world was secretly presented in the stars of the sky. At this time each Wise Man, unknown to each other in different lands, decoded the message from Heaven and gathered their belongings to seek out the Messiah in what would be a long journey. They each brought their own servants to attend to their own animals and belongings. Unknown to them was the fact that they would all gather and meet beyond the Dead Sea and join together in their quest.
As the Wise Men were making their journey, it was time for My father and mother to make their journey to Jerusalem for My formal Presentation in the Holy Temple. The trip was not an easy one, long winding roads and an uncomfortable ride on a donkey for My mother who desired comfort for her new young babe of 4 months. As they neared Jerusalem, the passage became more crowded and there were more frequent jerking stops by the donkey. None the less, with peace and tranquility in their hearts, the eyes of the Holy Family gazed upon the gates of Jerusalem and they entered.
My father found a place to keep the donkey and My mother dismounted with Me cradled in her arms. She purchased 2 white turtle doves from the merchants along with My father. They went to the magnificent Holy Temple and proceeded to climb the stairway. As they entered, they were directed to the High Priest who gazed on My omnipotence, and who, in order to examine Me, unwrapped my clothing. In splendor and praise, He raised Me up to the Heavenly Father with both of his arms extended high toward the heavens, He prayed aloud as My mother was filled with tears of joy and My father filled with ecstatic happiness. The priest blessed the Holy Family and accepted the proper gift on behalf of the judicial law. It was done!
Upon leaving the Temple, a man of age named Simeon approached My mother and asked her if he could rest his eyes on her beloved One. Upon doing this, His eyes were opened; and the Holy Spirit filled his tongue with wisdom and praise. In his old age, he now could rest in peace because he had seen the Savior of the world. But then, Wisdom continued to speak through him and he said, “He will be the rising and falling of many, and that a sword shall pierce your heart too”; O’ the words of sorrow indicating My future. My mother desired Me to be honored, although she knew already the sorrow to come forth upon the Savior; but in her humility, she bowed her head in silence as tears welled up in her eyes to think of her beloved One, her gentle, innocent, pure Babe, having to bear the sorrow of the world. My father looked on in awe and somewhat troubled when he heard those words prayed for My mother and was filled with sorrow.
But then came the prophet Anna who revealed to them the great Mercy of God the Father. In His Love He would bestow on my Mother the grace to endure the pain and hardships, and that she would be the greatest among women for all creation. In silence did My Mother Mary respond, accepting in all gentleness all the words with great humility.
My stepfather gathered us together and slowly did we proceed back to the shed where our donkey rested, where we once again mounted it and made our return home to Bethlehem.
This ends, dear one, the Presentation. Just note one thing here. It only takes one single glance upon the Savior to change a person for all eternity. Simeon waited years for a moment’s glance. One breath from heaven, and goodness is restored. Mercy from Heaven, Mercy has arrived!
Mar 9, 1999
3/9/99
6. More on the Shepherds
My little child from heaven, I told you that the shepherds from the distant fields were My first visitors. On the second day of the celebration of My birth into the world, the shepherds received their calling, initially in their hearts. From the eldest to the youngest, the shepherds were drawn together. An unexplainable yearning, a burning with love in their hearts, moved them to gather together. There together the star of Bethlehem shone with brilliance revealing an historical event.
From the heavens descended My angel who announced the birth of the Savior of the world. Stricken with joy and holy fear, and dumbfounded by the awesome beauty of My angel, they prostrated themselves like little lambs. There were 12 shepherds who gathered together, but the one who was most childlike was granted the privilege of first seeing the angel and later resting his eyes on your Savior.
Cautiously and reverently, yet in haste, did they make their way to pay homage to their Savior, wrapped in swaddling clothes in the manger. They found My mother and father enraptured in joy. Upon hearing the rustling sound of people, My father in his gentle yet protective manner asked for the identification of the visitors. The youngest shepherd entered first and explained their encounter with the angel who had led them to their Savior in the manger. My father allowed the shepherds entrance, and my Mother, who knew the others were outside, invited all to come and see her innocent babe. There did they feast their eyes on Simplicity and Humility Itself, Whose gracious lips would one day speak words of peace and in Whose authority rested the judgment of the world.
The shepherds played an important role in assisting My father in finding a modest home and brought food and drink for our nourishment. On the 8th day, due to the proclamation of the Jewish law, every first born son was to be consecrated to God. Bethlehem, being a crowded place where many people had journeyed to register their children in accordance with the Roman law, had also a synagogue. The Presentation in the Temple was forthcoming, but the journey and the climate at that time of year was too long and harsh, and not for a newborn. The journey to Jerusalem would be made when the weather would be more conducive to travel several months later. My circumcision and consecration were performed on the 8th day in a synagogue in Bethlehem. My Precious Blood was then for the first time shed for the salvation of the world. Several months later in the Temple of Jerusalem, My honor and glory were offered to God for the world’s eternal salvation, when Simeon saw all the virtues of ”the” Child Jesus. O’ that the world could ponder the virtues of Me as the Child Jesus: humility, charity, patience, simplicity innocence and mortification. Omnipotent and merciful, righteous and Divine, sinless and pure, the hidden Godhead breathed goodness on the world.
This is all I shall say for now, little one. Ponder this and be enraptured in My joy. We will continue later. Peace to you.
Mar 4, 1999
3/4/99
5. Mirna and the Shepherds
My little one, after My birth a servant from the Inn came to assist My mother in caring for her female needs, hygiene and health precautions as was protocol for that time period. My stepfather was relieved upon seeing the presence of the servant, and upon her arrival he graciously made accommodations for the time she spent with My mother. Serving the needs of My mother changed her life forever. Her name was Mirna.
The first week of My human life I received the necessary nutrients from My mother’s breast for my immune system, as the odiferous animals kept the area warm. I continued to feed from her breasts until I was 9 months old, and then I began to be weaned from her and gradually introduced to pureed foods. My favorite foods as I grew older were goat cheese and honey.
The shepherds from the field were the first to pay tribute to me after Mirna returned to her duties at the Inn. They knew then that the Savior of the world did not come for the righteous but for the lowly. Their hearts were filled with joy and wonder as they gazed upon My innocence and purity. When the Kings arrived, they remained with us for 2 months before they returned to their homelands, but we will talk about that scene later. The shepherds provided My mother and stepfather with food and drink. They visited daily and made every effort to provide things to make Me and My parents comfortable. They introduced My stepfather to the area in which he could later make known his trade.
However, the first week was a very intimate ecstasy and elation of joy for the Holy Family, one of the great awe, adoration and thanksgiving. God was born! The Son of Man had entered the world and was sustained by grace from the Eternal Father.
