"Humanity Groans with the Effort of Altering its Course"

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 15, 2006 Blessed Mother This is the time of my Son. Dear apostle, how overjoyed I am at the loyalty He receives from this current band of followers. You are like apostles of the past in that you serve with consistency and joy. You are unique, though, given that you serve during a time when the enemy seeks to have a complete hold on this world. This attempt to overcome the world is bold. It insures that you will have to fight, as all apostles are called to fight. The difference for apostles in this time is the consistent level of resistance they face from the enemies of my Son. Consistent with the increased resistance is the increased grace, of course. Heaven and earth work together as in no other time. Yes, this is a time of great saints and great warriors but I speak of warriors not in the traditional sense of those who make and execute wars, but of those who fight and win the battle of the soul, which is the more difficult battle of overcoming self. I am so pleased with you. I am so grateful. A mother's gratitude overflows from her heart in both expected and unexpected gifts. Such graces and blessings I obtain for you, dear little apostle. I am the queen of all apostles and I am your queen. I am not a distant queen, detached and regal. I am the queen of your heart, present and approachable. I work with you continually, in each day, to help you carry out my Son's plan for you. Be quietly joyful on each day because your mother loves you and helps you in every moment. August 17, 2006 Jesus I am with you in each moment and you are listening for My Voice. This is good. This will work both for you and for heaven in terms of your growth and heaven's plan being furthered through you. The world shouts. I speak quietly. My apostles have learned to discern the difference between the voice of the enemy and the voice of the Savior. My apostles have learned to walk steadily despite the rushing of the worldly wind past their face. Such progress you make! Such advances! We are gaining ground in each moment, dear apostles. Be heartened by this and do not allow anyone to convince you otherwise. My renewal of this world is on target. I am at peace. I extend My peace to you, My loyal ones. In this time you will move steadily forward despite any traps or backlashes from My enemy. Forward. Confidence. Trust. It is My plan. I will execute it. You will assist Me in the manner I have revealed to you. You are prepared, have no fear. When you consider whether or not you are ready to execute your part in My plan, ask yourself this question. "Do I believe that Jesus Christ lives in Me?" If the answer is "yes," you are ready. August 18, 2006 Jesus Do not fear the battle, My beloved apostles. You suffer at times from feelings of emptiness. This emptiness is necessary. The more your soul is emptied of the things of this world, the more I can fill it with the things of the next world. This is a process. The word process implies change and change is necessary for the souls of My beloved apostles in order for them to be filled with Me exclusively. As this process advances, as the changes occur, you will find that I flow through you and out from you more freely, without any great effort on your part. My moving from your soul to the souls of others will become natural and effortless. It is this way for all truly dedicated apostles and it will be this way for you. Rejoice in this, even as it costs you some discomfort to abandon the ways of the world for the ways of the Savior. This is an answer to your prayers and an answer to the prayers of other apostles for you. August 21, 2006 Jesus My dear apostles of this time receive great courage from each other. At times you may feel as though you cannot continue in service because of the temptations and difficulties you must confront. At those times, look to others and see how they are proceeding. You will then sigh deeply, rest in My heart, and continue, knowing that others suffer alongside you. Others also struggle. Please believe that heaven is capable of sustaining you in even the harshest conditions. My beloved ones, please believe that heaven chooses to sustain you. It is heaven's choice that you persevere and with your willingness, you will persevere. If you fear that you are suffering too much, or that your path is too difficult, remember that you are surrounded by saints. They felt the same way at times. Remain in the present at each moment and you will find that peace is within you. I, Myself, will sustain you. That is My promise. September 12, 2006 Jesus Changes are coming. Humanity groans with the effort of altering its course. The change comes in the calmness of the souls of the just. Those who follow Me feel the stirring of hope and exhilaration. "Jesus is returning," they say in the silence of their hearts. Beloved ones, it is I who whispers to you. It is I who provides you with calm and peace. You know Me and you know My voice. Many of you dare not hope that your Savior is communicating with you in such intimacy. Be at peace. Trust My voice. You will hear Me in silence, of course, but you will confirm Me in the words that flow from you to others and in the love that moves through you to your brothers and sisters. You are changing. The world around you appears to be distressed, disturbed, and unsteady, but in the souls of My apostles there is a steady bearing that pushes My light across the earth. There is no stopping this renewal, My friend. Assist your Jesus to the fullest possible extent and you will realize your heavenly potential. For further information regarding the Lay Apostolate of Jesus Christ the Returning King, or to purchase Heaven Speaks booklets, please contact Direction for Our Times on the Web at www.directionforourtimes.com, or mail inquiries to the following address: 9000 West 81st St., Justice, IL 60458, U.S.A.