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Medjugorje, January 17, 2024 | | |
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Dear Friends, praise be to Jesus and Mary!
1. On December 25, 2023, for Christmas, visionary Marija received the following monthly message:
“Dear children!
I am carrying my Son Jesus to you to fill your hearts with peace,
because He is peace. Little children, seek Jesus in the silence of your
heart that He be born anew. The world needs Jesus, therefore seek Him
through prayer, because He gives Himself daily to each of you.”
(According to Marija, the Blessed Mother did not say “Thank you for responding to my call”.She
was dressed solemnly and was holding the Child Jesus in her arms. Our
Lady prayed over us in Aramaic, and Jesus stretched out His little hand
towards us as a sign of blessing.)
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That same day, the visionary, Jakov, received his annual apparition, and he conveyed the following message:
“Dear children, today
with my Son in my arms, I desire to call all of you to pray to the
little Jesus for the healing of your heart. Children, often in your
hearts sin rules which destroys your life and you cannot feel God's
presence. That is why, on this day of grace, when grace is spreading
throughout the whole world, surrender your life and your heart to the
Lord, so that the Lord may heal them with His grace. Only with pure
hearts will you be able to experience the birth of Jesus anew in you,
and the light of His birth will illuminate your life. I bless you with
my motherly blessing. Thank you for having responded to my call.”
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2. Our Lady continues to surprise us! To
everyone's amazement, on December 31st, during the daily apparition to
the visionary Marija, which lasted a long time, Our Lady invited us to
go to the hill of Podbrdo, the place of the first apparitions, the next
day, January 1st,
at 3 p.m., and to pray there until the time of the apparition, that is
to say at 5:40 p.m. (winter time). In other words, she asked us to pray
there for 3 consecutive hours. It was unique! The reaction was very
beautiful and immense, not only in Medjugorje, but also abroad! Many
prayer groups, families and parishes decided to join in the prayer that
rose from Podbrdo on the Solemnity of the Mother of God.
Three hours of rain, cold and mud!
Many pilgrims arrived early to ensure they were as close as possible to
the statue of Our Lady. At that time, the weather was clear. But at 3
p.m. sharp, the rain began to fall, only to stop a few minutes before
the apparition, which was the just the amount of time it took to pray
10 Hail Marys... Climbing down the hill took a long time for this huge crowd, because the stones were slippery and it was already dark.
And
yet, during all those hours of discomfort, whether standing or sitting
uncomfortably, soaked by the rain, the wonder of wonders was that no one uttered a single complaint! On
the contrary, joy could be seen on their faces. This was the joy of the
sacrifice requested by Mary and generously performed together. An
unforgettable experience!
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7 minutes of Heavenly joy! In
the evening, at 5:40 p.m., Marija went into ecstasy and her voice was
suddenly inaudible, as Our Lady appeared to her. The crowd then fell
completely silent. The Blessed Mother was joyful and remained for 7
minutes. With her hands outstretched she prayed at length over the
thousands of people gathered around her and Marija entrusted to her all
of our petitions, and especially those who are sick.
Then she said, “Thank you for answering my call and praying for my intentions. You will not regret it, not you, nor your children, nor your children's children.” This
message was the gift she promised, because in these troubled times, it
has comforted many people who anxiously wonder about their future, about
that of their children and their grandchildren. Mary enables us to
understand that our future is in her Motherly Heart, the best refuge
ever, along with that of Jesus, her Son. She invites us to trust, and
not fear.
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These are the facts, but let us try to look deeper, as this message has a precedent!
On October 27, 2001, in Syracuse (Sicily), in the presence of the
religious authorities and the Governor, Mr. Cuffaro, Sicily responded to
Mary's call given at Fatima and, during a large gathering, the island
was consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. (PS1) The visionary
Marija had gone especially for the event and, during the apparition that
followed the consecration, Our Lady gave the same message. She thanked
those present for doing this consecration, and then added, “You will not
regret it, nor you, nor your children, nor the children of your
children!”
Less than a year later, on September 6th, 2002, a devastating earthquake raged in the Province of Palermo
(magnitude 5.6), but it was confined to the sea, so that the city was
spared. The very holy priest, Father Matteo La Grua, a prophet who also
performed miracles, soon-to-be-beatified, had received in prayer that the Blessed Mother had moved the epicenter of the earthquake towards the sea.
The sea was literally boiling! Without this special protection from
Mary, the entire city of Palermo would have been destroyed as well as
most of the province (PS2). Yes indeed, the Sicilians did not regret
consecrating their island to the Immaculate Heart of Mary!
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Another precedent, more hidden: A
French couple decided to consecrate themselves as a family to the
Immaculate Heart of Mary after a long preparation of 33 days. This
preparation was to be completed in Medjugorje. On the 33rd day, they
were able to visit the visionary Marija and during the apparition, they
prayed their consecration. After the apparition, Marija turned to them
and told them that the Gospa was happy about their consecration, that
she thanked them and that they would not regret having done it, neither
they, nor their children nor their children's children. No need to
describe their joy!
This testimony may be less spectacular than that of Sicily, but it will certainly inspire many other families!
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In
Medjugorje, in more than 42 years of apparitions, Our Lady has never
made such a surprise summons, engaging thousands of her children in a
long prayer lasting 3 hours, under very uncomfortable weather
conditions.
Why did she ask for that? Shall
we get the answer before we see her in heaven? What great disaster did
she want to avoid? What destructive plan of the enemy was cancelled
thanks to the prayer and sacrifice of her children who, on this 1st of
January, celebrated her as the Mother of God? She did not hesitate to
ask for a lot, so one might think that she gave a lot, given the immense
power of prayer! Let us recall here this often-repeated message: "Dear children, only through prayer and fasting can you prevent wars, stop wars and suspend the laws of nature (Example: natural disasters ).
In
her various apparitions - think of Lourdes or Fatima - the Virgin Mary
always asks for penance, sacrifice, offering, in connection with prayer
because there is no true love without self-giving.
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3. Is your home blessed? In
January, the Franciscans keep this beautiful tradition of blessing
parishioners' homes. They go from house to house, greet families, recite
certain prayers, and sprinkle holy water around the family home. From
the beginning of the apparitions, Our Lady recommended the use of holy
water and asked that we carry on ourselves blessed objects, small
crosses, medals or other Christian objects blessed by a priest. These
simple articles are signs of our faith and also a protection against
evil and the influences of evil. They are neither good luck charms, no amulets or talismans. It is important to stress that, because many people are not aware of the danger of harmful superstitions. (PS3)
In
addition, every Saturday, many Croatian mothers go around the house and
property to sprinkle holy water. I asked Vicka the reason for this, and
she said, “But because we are Christians!” Yes, in an anti-Christian or
Christianophobic context, Christians need these signs, as constant
reminders of their belonging to Christ and the Virgin Mary.
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4. He's come a long way! In
his teenage years, Vittorio, from Italy made the typical kinds of bad
choices. It would take too long to describe them all. His father was
quite cold, indifferent, and absent. He did not listen to his son, and
Vittorio suffered deeply from this emotional emptiness. Feeling unloved, he had left his parents’ house and started taking drugs
to help him forget his pain. Without fully realizing the seriousness of
his choices and their dangers, he connected with a group of Satanists
who practiced black masses, drugs, alcohol, pornography, orgies, etc.
This group had a kind of headquarters in an apartment, where Vittorio
went often because there he could meet up with women and get drugged up
with Marijuana, hashish, cocaine… This life lasted several years.
But one day, on the street, he met a childhood friend, a girl, who asked him, “Vittorio, how are you doing?”
This friend was praying a great deal, and was living Mary's Medjugorje
messages. She continued, “I see you're not well; I'm going to pray for
you!” This word touched Vittorio at the time, but he did not lend it
much importance. He did not see this friend again for 4 months.
Then one morning, as he woke up, he said to himself: "I'm tired of taking drugs, that's enough, I’m done! He
said it and he did it: he stopped taking drugs that very day. The most
surprising thing is that he did not have to suffer the pains of
withdrawal that usually follow when you suddenly stop taking drugs. This
was an immense grace. He later explained that he had an inner strength
that he had not known before. He stopped hanging out with this group at
its HQ. When he went out into the city again, he met the same friend who
told him clearly:
“Since we met, I have been praying the Rosary for you every day.”
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Vittorio
then remembered their meeting and this promise of prayer. On that day, a
new life began for him. He found a priest who helped him in his journey
of conversion and who supported him in difficult times. Vittorio now
works in his father's business and is very good at computers.
He
has been doing well for four years now. His beautiful journey of faith
includes daily Mass and regular confession. He lives in chastity and is
rebuilding himself by following Jesus as best he can. He was recently in
Medjugorje, for the New Year, so he was on the Podbrdo on January 1st
in order to respond to Our Lady's invitation.
However, despite this life change, Vittorio
still harbored a deep anger towards his father, and this anger caused
him anxiety and insomnia. He was going to an exorcist, hoping to be
cured of this. But it was to no avail because nothing changed.
Forgiving your father?
In Medjugorje, he met a layman, Francesco, who had experienced a deep
liberation after years of suffering (PS4). Francesco said to him, “There
is no point in receiving further prayers of liberation, for you must
first forgive yourself and forgive your father!”
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Vittorio
did not expect this answer and he remained silent for a few seconds to
think. Francesco seized this opportunity to tell him, “With sincere
forgiveness on your part, you will find peace of heart, because in
forgiveness, it is the Lord who acts. This is the key to your inner
healing. Satan does not want you to forgive, because then he will no longer be able to torment you.”
Vittorio
trusted this word and understood that he had to forgive his father. But
it was very difficult for him, like a huge mountain to move! The
solution was found: “Go back home,” Francesco told him, “and first try
not to judge your father. Try to be close to him and try to make
yourself useful in the little details, also with your smile and your way
of doing things. Don't expect a good answer right away from your dad.
He'll need to understand your change.”
Vittorio decided to follow this advice. This simple and firm decision to forgive his father brought him great inner serenity,
as if this old conflict were beginning to melt into his heart. In
Medjugorje, Vittorio opened a new door to Jesus, he is ready to live in
harmony with this extraordinary divine Host, in accordance with the
Gospel.
We
will pray for Vittorio and for all those who, like him, fight with
courage to choose life, at all costs! To testify that Jesus is alive and
ready for all miracles in order to save us!
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Dearest Gospa,
what would we do without you!? What a wonderful Mother your Son Jesus
gave us from the Cross! O dearest Queen of Peace, may all men come to
know you, love you and live with you! May they receive through you that
special peace that only your Son Jesus can give, the divine peace, so
rare today and yet so desired!
Sister Emmanuel, Community of the Beatitudes
Translated from French
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Above all, do not carry any Zodiac signs on you! They
are snares! This type of object cannot be blessed by a priest, nor can
it provide spiritual or temporal benefit because it is related to pagan
practices that displease God (Deut. 18:11).
PS 4. Francesco Vaiasuso (Sicily) is the author of a very interesting book that tells about his long lasting possession and his liberation: "La mia possessione "
(My Possession), not yet translated into English nor French, it exists
in Italian, Polish, Slovak, Spanish and Croatian. Please connect with
+39 333 849 5380.
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PS 5. The former US Bishop of Tyler Texas, Bishop Strickland, is in Medjugorje with a group of pilgrims. He has been warmly welcomed! Here are a few words that I took from his homily today:
“Medjugorje is a story between David and Goliath!” (So right!!)
“Life is a climb on a rocky path!” (As he is planning to climb both Podbrdo and Krizevac with his pilgrims, he said he has some good shoes for it…!)
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PS7. Good news about my CDS! Many of my CDs are now available for you to listen to free of charge on my website, www.sremmanuel.org
The
Amazing Secret of Purgatory part 1 &2; Maryam of Bethlehem Part 1
Part 2; Make Friends with Your Angel; In Medjugorje, he told me the
secret; Fasting Door to God's Power; Adoration; Prayer Obtains
everything ; Stressed? Oppressed? Bless!; Mother, Who Are You?; How
Wonderfully You Made Me!; Choose Your Future; Touch Your Heavenly
Mother; The Incredible Mercy of God; When Death Separates Us From
Those We Love; The Miracle of the Rosay: The Joyful Mysteries; Take
Baby Jesus Home; The Most Beautiful Mass of My Life; True Consecration
to Mary; The Divine Mercy Chaplet Part 1; The Divine Mercy Chaplet
Part 2
Just click on ‘videos’. Here is the link to them: https://sremmanuel.org/video/
PS8. Good news for our Polish readers! My book on Maryam of Bethlehem is now available in Polish. Here is where you can buy it:
Click HERE
Click HERE
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PS12. "Jesus today". Here
is some excellent daily nourishment to grow in the love of Christ! On
the website Mary of Nazareth you will find the gospel of the day with a
very interesting comment to "Jesus today".
https://www.mariedenazareth.com/en/our-activities/
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