"Be at Peace in the Sufferings that I Send"

By "Anne," a Lay Apostle

Serving in Clarity: A Guide for Lay Apostles of Jesus Christ the Returning King is the latest writing by "Anne," a lay apostle. local ordinary, Bishop Leo O'Reilly, for the distribution of messages which she receives from Jesus, God the Father, Our Blessed Mother, the angels and saints (see article, "Discernment of Lay Apostolate of Jesus Christ the Returning King," Marian Private Revelation section). In Part I of Serving in Clarity, the messages of Jesus describe the "new time" and the responsibility of the Lay Apostolate of Jesus in bringing forth this time through their generous service and docility to the extraordinary graces that Jesus makes available at the present time of human history. – Ed. August 7, 2006 Jesus Be at peace in the sufferings that I send. My apostles in this time will carry crosses with Me, in all resignation. Through your docile acceptance of the cross, I will draw two things. One, I will make you a saint. Two, I will flow rich and constant graces through you into the world. You will be allowed to glimpse the fruit of your suffering at times. This will be a gift from Me, this knowledge of the connection between your offering and the fruits I send to the world. You will know that the peace and conversion of your family members and loved ones is connected to the crosses you carry in quietness. As grace flows into the world, through your souls and homes, those around you will begin to become holy, also. Their holiness will assist you and your holiness will continue to assist them and between us all we will have God's kingdom on earth. This is a summary of the new time and this time now is the beginning of the new time. The new time begins with a birth and that is the birth of great unity between God and man. Most births are joyous, it is true, but birth can also include some apprehension because birth is a beginning, something new. So it is with this time. Enhanced unity between God and His created ones is different in this time. It is new. There are always those saints who align their will to Mine and walk with Me but in this new time, most souls will live this way. We are not there yet, as you know, but we begin and we begin with you, My beloved apostles. August 8, 2006 Jesus Like heavenly ushers, My apostles escort Me into the world. I am the Returning King, after all, and all kings have their guards of honor. Will you join My guard, dear apostle? Will you walk closely alongside Me as I return to the world? Those who walk with the King are very close to His heart, of course. Because He spends so much time with these souls, there is familiarity between them. When one is familiar with another, in love, there is an easiness, a feeling of comfort in each other's company. That is what we have. We are comfortable together, are we not? We see each other's pain. We have also come to know what gives each other joy. I know what lifts your heart, My beloved one. I know what consoles you and gives you comfort. In the same way, you understand what consoles Me, what lifts Me and gives Me comfort. Shall I remind you? Love. Love gives Me solace in a time when there is great hatred. I look to you and I see suffering, yes, pain, of course, but also love. I see that you suffer for Me and this sustains Me. I see your sacrifices and I see your wounds, and yet, you continue to serve your King. You do not melt away into the world as others have. You do not allow your heart to be hardened as some do. You work constantly to allow Me access as the Divine Healer. I require constant access to your little heart, it is true, but you give that to Me through your time in prayer and your willingness to be honest in assessing your actions and motives. Dearest apostle, walk with Me as one of My guards of honor. I love you immeasurably. I will care for everything and I will never fail to sustain you. Bring Me your fears constantly, in every moment. I will eradicate them. If you walk closely with Me, you will exert less effort and I will sow a heavenly garden in your soul as we proceed. August 11, 2006 Jesus The link between the Creator and the created must be intact. In this time, I intend to invite every soul to be connected personally with Me. You say, "This is so in every time. Why is this time different?" I will answer you in this way, My beloved apostles. The graces given now are unique to this time. There is a bond between us that insures our union. This is the result of grace from heaven and not from any extraordinary goodness on the part of humanity that is distinct from the goodness of souls in another time. Souls in other times possessed the graces necessary to serve in their time. Souls in this time will possess the graces necessary to serve in this time, if they desire these graces and if they desire to serve. I am responding to the time of darkness by initiating a time of great light. My apostles will have more direct contact with Me in their souls. I will manifest Myself differently to souls in this, the Advent of the Age of Obedience. This is another manifestation of My mercy, of course, and represents a heavenly concession to a humanity who has been badly confused by My enemy. My children were misdirected and allowed themselves to be moved from the heavenly course in the greatest numbers. Souls followed poor leaders and negative influences. Some souls remained true to My course. How I celebrate each and every one of you. How I rejoice for each of you. How the Trinity rushes to make a home in your little souls, so honest and true. Falseness can not take root in you because you provide no home for the enemy's arrogance. Your Jesus will make you a great saint in return. Be assured that I am moving many souls in your direction now. You will be at home in heaven and you will be at home during your time on earth because I am in you and I will remain in you if you allow Me. Have courage. You are not alone in your faithfulness. Souls in great numbers join your ranks each day. August 11, 2006 Jesus There is quiet joy in service when this service is united to the Creator. There is steadiness of purpose and direction in the soul who toils alongside the King. This steady bearing is notable because it is a contrast to the inspirations that come from My enemy. When a soul is not linked to Me, that soul often lacks this steady bearing and the service of that soul is sporadic. When a soul lacks unity with Me, you will note bursts of heavenly service, followed by lapses of piety. This can be the way a soul behaves when that soul is new in service to the King. We must show compassion and love, but it is important that My beloved apostles who are experienced in service illustrate consistency. Always consider My will. In each moment look to your Returning King for instruction. I will have a purpose to each moment of your time on earth and it is necessary only for you to trust Me. There are many times when My purpose is obscured from you. Be at peace in this. You do not have to know what is in the King's mind once you know what is in the King's heart. I have only what is good in My heart. I have only what is best for you and for all those around you in My heart. Be at peace in each moment, relying on this truth. I hold the most perfect benevolence and compassion for each of My children on the earth. I have pledged to protect you in your service to Me. What should make you anxious? Nothing, My little one. Work steadily for heaven in service to Me and you will see My kingdom come through a steady effort. August 14, 2006 Jesus Listen to My words, beloved ones. You are special friends of the Savior. You are privileged to share My view of the world. Do not hold yourselves above others because of this, rather, accept your role as the servant of others. You are My servant, are you not? You seek to further My goals? Then you must understand that you go out into the world as I went out into the world, as a humble truth-teller. I did not shout. I spoke gently and in the greatest love. You must do the same. Consider the knowledge you hold in your heart, where I have allowed the grace for understanding. Do others have the same graces? Do others benefit from the same understanding? Perhaps they do not. Perhaps they are not called to serve as you are called to serve so they are beginning and proceeding from a different point. Do not seek to be the master. I am the Master. Seek always to serve the Master and your struggle will be less. 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