News and Stories from Sister Emmanuel: September Report 2017

Medjugorje, 14 September 2017 Exaltation of the Cross Dear Children of Medjugorje, praise be to Jesus and Mary!                                                                   1 - On September 2, 2017, Mirjana received her monthly apparition at the Blue Cross in the presence of a very large crowd. After the apparition, she conveyed the message that Mary gave us:   "Dear children, who could speak to you about the love and the pain of my Son better than I? I lived with Him; I suffered with Him. Living the earthly life I felt pain because I was a mother. My Son loved the thoughts and the works of the Heavenly Father, the true God. And, as He said to me, He came to redeem you. I hid my pain through love, but you, my children, you have numerous questions. You do not comprehend pain. You do not comprehend that through the love of God you need to accept pain and endure it. Every human being will experience it to a lesser or greater measure. But with peace in the soul and in a state of grace, hope exists; this is my Son, God, born of God. His words are the seed of eternal life. Sown in good souls they bring numerous fruits. My Son bore the pain because He took your sins upon Himself. Therefore, you, my children, apostles of my love, you who suffer, know that your pain will become light and glory. My children, while you are enduring pain, while you are suffering, Heaven enters in you and you give a piece of Heaven and much hope to all those around you. Thank you." Watch the apparition here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=fjcyyjJUOgg&app=desktop 2. Strange events! During this apparition, a rather common phenomenon occurred once again. But on this day, it was on a scale I had never seen before. People in large numbers began to howl blasphemies and yell like animals as soon as the Blessed Mother appeared. This went on for some time, and then everything gradually calmed down. When people who are tormented by demons are in the presence of Our Lady these demons sometimes manifest their anger in this way.   A priest who was there with us told me at the end of the apparition that he had perceived the coming of the Mother of God within his soul, and the luminous cloud on which she stands. This cloud slowly moved downward, pushing the demons down into the abyss, which unleashed their revolt and even prompted them to fight against each other. This priest belongs to a team that works with an exorcist every week, and he has the gift of seeing in spirit what is happening in the invisible realm. These realities are not new; the Gospel reveals a number of them to us. However in our days, with the growing number of harmful practices and the serious sins that are being committed, many people are opening their doors to Satan and his angels without being aware of it. Let us therefore pray a great deal to the Mother of God, because she was chosen by God to crush the head of the serpent. She is the best exorcist after Jesus! The Rosary prayer is a very powerful weapon against the forces of evil. An exorcist from the diocese of Milano, Don Ambrogio Villa, reported what Satan said during a recent exorcism. Summoned to answer the questions which the priest asked him, Satan said: "For us (demons), Medjugorje is our hell on earth!" (See PS 1). No surprise there! Given the intensity of prayers surrounding the daily visits of Our Lady, given the evenings of adoration with people in their thousands, given the many sincere confessions, conversions and reconciliations, it isn't surprising that the enemy of humankind feels awful there. But we must keep watch! He is doing everything he can to oppose the plan of the Mother of God and to destroy it. This is why our Heavenly Mother is counting on us today more than ever. She asked us again this month at the Blue Cross with Ivan, to pray for the plans she has for Medjugorje and for her projects. "I need your prayers to help the world," she said at the very beginning of the apparitions. Let's not let her down, because a lot of what will happen depends on our prayers and our fasting! It actually depends on our good will to live her messages or to ignore them. 3. With whom are you suffering? The Blessed Mother has given us an extraordinary message! Let me try to explain. When we are seized by suffering, a wound opens up within us, and this wound makes us very sensitive and vulnerable. Delighted to see us so vulnerable, Satan takes advantage of this and tries to infect this open wound by injecting his own poisons, his own thoughts. He will make subtle suggestions to our consciences, with twisted words, using the weakness of our nature damaged by sin. He tries to make us believe that these suggestions come from us. For instance, despair: "Considering everything you've already suffered, you just cannot endure this new blow, it's better to kill yourself!" Doubting God's love: "You think God loves you? Not at all! Look at what he's doing to you! Don't bother going to mass or praying anymore, you're wasting your time, this God couldn't care less!" Revolt: "Why did this happen to you? Why did God take away your young husband, while my unbelieving neighbor still has hers? How unfair!" Bitterness: "Well now it's over, I'm shutting myself down, locking myself in. Leave me alone! My life is now meaningless," Hatred: "These people who hurt you so badly, they deserve your hate! Take revenge! They're going to pay for what they did, and it's going to be bloody!" Guilt: "This trial fell on me because I deserved it! It is God's punishment, because I am no good." The list could go on and on... Do not ever listen to any of these suggestions, even if they violently invade your mind! Satan always makes a lot of noise. If we listen to him, we suffer even more and lose peace completely. How can we discern this? By comparing these suggestions with the words of Jesus in the Gospel. Would Jesus say "You need to take revenge?" Or "You need to hate this person"? "You should shut yourself in"? "Kill yourself"? "Doubt the love of the Father"? Of course not! So we need to disconnect with those thoughts and tell Jesus "I don't want these thoughts, they are not mine.  The enemy is after me, but I chose to be with you!"   Jesus himself comes into our wounds, but in a completely different way. In the silence of our heart he whispers "Don't be afraid! I am with you! Your suffering is also mine. Look at my hands, my feet and my side. I too have suffered. Together, you and I, we will make it."  And then Jesus asks us for a favor: "Give me your wound. Offer up your pain!" If we offer up our suffering to Jesus, he receives it with deep gratitude. And then what does he do with it? He puts it onto his own wounds and makes it his own! And what came out of the wounds of Christ? Bitterness, hatred, despair? Definitely not! From his wounds came healing, consolation, peace, forgiveness, all the graces and even the sacraments. His suffering is redemptive. "By his wounds we are healed" says St Paul. Therefore our suffering, when bound to His suffering, becomes co-redemptive, and we take part in the work of Redemption accomplished by Christ. There is only one Redeemer and that is Jesus Christ. But having hidden our sufferings in the wounds of Christ, we help Him to extend the grace of salvation further still! Through Baptism, we really became the body of Christ. "I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I do my share on behalf of His body, which is the Church, in filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions", says St. Paul (Col 1:24). We then become co-redeemers, just as the Mother of God is the co-redemptrix (See PS 2). That is when joy flows through us, not because of a love of suffering (which would be a perversion), but for the love of Christ, seeing the fruits of salvation achieved through our offering. The soul experiences its greatest joy when it is in deep intimate love with Christ and in our participation in His work. All the joys of the world are nothing compared to this joy. Because then indeed, "Heaven enters us!" "Apostles of my love, you who are suffering, be aware that your pain will become light and glory. My children, while you are enduring pain, while you are suffering, heaven is coming into your being, and you are giving a piece of that heaven, as well as a great deal of hope to all those who surround you." This is the real question: when I am suffering, whose voice shall I choose to listen to? Will I suffer with the evil one who wants to destroy me, or with Jesus who wants to save me? 4. On 8 September, for the Nativity of Our Lady, Ivan received an apparition at the Blue Cross and Mary again invited us to pray for families, for young people and for holiness in families. "Dear Children, even today I would like to invite you to pray for families. Pray for holiness in families, pray for young people! My children have gone away. They have moved away from my Son Jesus. Pray, dear children! Know that I pray for all of you and intercede for you before my Son." 5. This month, just before the feast of St Padre Pio, I will be moving up from my 60s to my 70s. On this occasion, I thank my Creator for the gift of life, and for having called me to be consecrated to Him. The Spouse he gave me is my every joy. I ask Him for the ability to serve you, my dear friends, for a long time to come, if that is His will. May I ask you for a wonderful birthday present? Ask a priest to celebrate a mass for Mary's plan to be fully accomplished. May her dream come true: may Medjugorje experience again the fervor of the early days of the apparitions! THANK YOU with all my heart. 6. The next live broadcast in French will be on October 3rd. The September 3rd one can be seen here: http://www.enfantsdemedjugorje.fr/retransmission-du-direct-du-3-septembre-2017/   Dearest Gospa, thank you for revealing a glimpse of your secret about suffering. Yes, your children are suffering! Please come in person to collect our tears and offer them to your Son Jesus. Console us and strengthen us in this spiritual battle against Evil. Be by the side of those who suffer and make us angels of consolation and peace.    Sister Emmanuel + (Translated from French)   NB: We are praying for the stricken people of Florida! Let us remember this key message often given by the Gospa: "Only through fasting and prayer can we: 1 - prevent wars, 2 - stop wars, 3 - suspend the laws of nature! (Tsunamis, avalanches, earthquakes, floods...) LIVE my messages, said Our Lady.  Through prayer and fasting, you can obtain everything." PS1.  This testimony can be found at https://youtu.be/lG8LICKlB_c PS2. From 1945 until 1959, Our Lady appeared in Amsterdam toIda Peerdeman. She asked that a triple dogma be proclaimed by the Church calling her "Co-Redemptrix, Mediatrix, and Advocate." PS3. Vicka's health has improved a little, thank you for your prayers! It is possible that she may resume her meetings with pilgrims in a month. We very much hope so! PS4. Our future missions , the fruits of which will depend very much on your intercession: 12 cities in Spain from 15 to 26 September. Italy in October (Torino, Genoa, Milano and Rome). Argentina, Uruguay and Chile in November. Details are given in the relevant languages. PS5. Experience a virtual pilgrimage! You can't come to Medjugorje? Medjugorje will come to you! At www.IMedj.net, receive the special graces of 11 important places in Medjugorje! (In French) At home, pray the Rosary on Apparition Hill with Sr. Emmanuel (in French)! She is waiting for you on our site http://imedj.net/index.php/2016/02/29/chapelet-les-mysteres-douloureux-sur-la-colline/ PS6. Download MP3s and give them away! Click here to see all that's available! https://sremmanuel.org/product-category/download/ PS7. Check out our FB page  https://www.facebook.com/sr.emmanuelmaillard/   PS8. Follow the evening program of the parish of Medjugorje, translated into English at: http://medjugorje.hr/en/live-streaming/ PS9. Write a letter to Our Lady! Mail it to "Queen of peace", BP 2157, F - 06103 Nice cedex, France. We will deliver it to one of the visionaries, and Mary will answer you in prayer.   PS10. Sister Emmanuel's Newsletter can be received in many languages! Write to the following email addresses to add your name to the list in your language. 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Mary TV: September 13, 2017 Reflection - Give me your hands!

 

(c)Mateo Ivankovic 2016

 

J.M.J.

September 13, 2017
Saint John Chrysostom

Dear Family of Mary! 

 

Jesus speaks to us today in the Gospel, straight talk about what matters:

 

 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: "Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you that hunger now, for you shall be satisfied. Blessed are you that weep now, for you shall laugh. Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they exclude you and revile you, and cast out your name as evil, on account of the Son of man!

 

"Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven; for so their fathers did to the prophets. But woe to you that are rich, for you have received your consolation. Woe to you that are full now, for you shall hunger. Woe to you that laugh now, for you shall mourn and weep. Woe to you, when all men speak well of you, for so their fathers did to the false prophets." (Lk 6:20-26)

 

Our Lady, like her Son, also tells us like it is. She wants us to know what matters:

 

July 2, 2007  "Dear children! In the great love of God, I come to you today to lead you on the way of humility and meekness. The first station on that way, my children, is confession. Reject your arrogance and kneel down before my Son. Comprehend, my children, that you have nothing and you can do nothing. The only thing that you have and that you possess is sin. Be cleansed and accept meekness and humility. My Son could have won with strength, but He chose meekness, humility and love. Follow my Son and give me your hands so that, together, we may climb the mountain* and win. Thank you."*Our Lady referred to this as a spiritual climb. 

 

What matters? Eternity with God in Heaven! How do we get there? By repenting and by imitating Jesus, following Him, walking His way, carrying our crosses, and growing in meekness and humility. We will climb the mountain of holiness, and win!

In Jesus, Mary and Joseph!
Cathy Nolan
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Mary TV: September 12, 2017 Reflection - The most Holy Name of Mary! [Litany]

 

Hail Mary!!

 

J.M.J.

September 12, 2017
The Most Holy Name of Mary!
Dear Family of Mary!
On this special day, we can join all heaven in honoring Mary, by honoring her name! Her name has become for all of us a harbor of safety. We call upon her name whenever we are fearful, lonely, ill, lost or abandoned. We call upon her name when we need help for those we love. We sing out her name when we are filled with joy! And when we are near our own death, we will murmur her name over and over again, as our hope in the journey to heaven.
Our Lady told us on May 2, 2009: "...I will be with you, just call on me: 'Here we are Mother, lead us.'" Mary wants us to call on her, to ask her to come and be with us in these days. We can call out to her day and night, "Mother come, Mary come!" She will answer our call and come immediately to give us courage, wisdom, strength of heart and hope.

 

Let's pray this litany to her Holy Name! She is our Mother, our love, our Mary!

Litany of the Holy Name of Mary  

For private use only.

Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Son of Mary, hear us.
Son of Mary, graciously hear us.

Heavenly Father, of Whom Mary is the Daughter,
Have mercy on us.
Eternal Word, of Whom Mary is the Mother,
Have mercy on us.
Holy Spirit, of Whom Mary is the spouse,
Have mercy on us.
Divine Trinity, of Whom Mary is the Handmaid,
Have mercy on us.
 
Mary, Mother of the Living God, pray for us.
Mary, daughter of the Light Eternal, pray for us.
Mary, our light, etc.
Mary, our sister,
Mary, flower of Jesse,  

Mary, issue of kings,
Mary, chief work of God,
Mary, the beloved of God,
Mary, Immaculate Virgin,
Mary, all fair,
Mary, light in darkness,
Mary, our sure rest,
Mary, house of God,
Mary, sanctuary of the Lord,
Mary, altar of the Divinity,
Mary, Virgin Mother,
Mary, embracing thy Infant God,
Mary, reposing with Eternal Wisdom,
Mary, ocean of bitterness,
Mary, Star of the Sea,
Mary, suffering with thine only Son,
Mary, pierced with a sword of sorrow,
Mary, torn with a cruel wound,
Mary, sorrowful even to death ,
Mary, bereft of all consolation,
Mary, submissive to the law of God,
Mary, standing by the Cross of Jesus,
Mary, Our Lady,
Mary, Our Queen,
Mary, Queen of glory ,
Mary, glory of the Church Triumphant,
Mary, Blessed Queen,
Mary, advocate of the Church Militant,
Mary, Queen of Mercy,
Mary, consoler of the Church Suffering,
Mary, exalted above the Angels,
Mary, crowned with twelve stars,
Mary, fair as the moon,
Mary, bright as the sun,
Mary, distinguished above all,
Mary, seated at the right hand of Jesus,
Mary, our hope,
Mary, our sweetness,
Mary, glory of Jerusalem ,
Mary, joy of Israel,
Mary, honor of our people,
Mary, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception,
Mary, Our Lady of the Assumption,
Mary, Our Lady of Loreto,
Mary, Our Lady of Lourdes,
Mary, Our Lady of Fatima,
Mary, Our Lady of Czestochowa,
Mary, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal,
Mary, Our Lady of Mount Carmel,
Mary, Our Lady of the Angels,
Mary, Our Lady of Dolors,
Mary, Our Lady of Mercy,
Mary, Our Lady of the Rosary,
Mary, Our Lady of Victory ,
Mary, Our Lady of La Trappe,
Mary, Our Lady of Divine Providence,
(Mary, Our Lady of Medjugorje)

 

 

 

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Spare us, O Lord Jesus.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Graciously hear us, O Lord Jesus.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us, O Lord Jesus.
Son of Mary , hear us.
Son of Mary, graciously hear us.
V. I will declare thy name unto my brethren.
R. I will praise thee in the assembly of the faithful.

Let Us Pray.

O Almighty God, Who beholdest Thy servants earnestly desirous of placing themselves under the shadow of the name and protection of the Most Holy Virgin Mary, vouchsafe, we beseech Thee, that by her charitable intercession, we may be delivered from all
evil on earth, and may arrive at everlasting joys in Heaven, through Jesus Christ Our Lord. R. Amen.

In Jesus, Mary and Joseph!
Cathy Nolan

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Mary TV: September 11, 2017 Reflection - A message through Ivan

 (c) Mateo Ivankovic 2017

 

J.M.J.

September 11, 2017

Dear Family of Mary!

Ivan met with his prayer group at the Blue Cross on Friday evening, September 8, 2017.  This was the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  Our Lady appeared to Ivan that evening.  Here is Ivan's report of his encounter with Our Lady that night:

Message from the Queen of Peace, to Ivan, on Friday, September 8, 2017, 21,00 pm to the Blue Cross... 

Even today the Madonna has come to us very joyful and happy, and greeted us all with her motherly greeting, " Praised be Jesus, my dear children!" Then she prayed for a long time here on all of us with her hands extended. She prayed in particular about you sick people. 

Then tonight the Madonna prayed in particular for young people and for families, and she said briefly: 

"Dear children, even today I would like to invite you again to pray for families: to pray for holiness in families and young people. My children have gone away. They have moved away from my Son Jesus. Pray, dear children! Know that I pray for all of you and intercede for all of you before my Son. Thank you, dear children, for having responded today to my call." 

Then Our Lady blessed us all with her motherly blessing and blessed everything you brought to be blessed. Also I recommended all of you, your needs, your intentions, your families. I specifically recommended all of you sick people present and all of you priests here tonight. 

Then the Madonna continued to pray for a period of time on all of us, and in this prayer she left in the sign of the light and the cross, with the greeting: "Go in peace, my dear children."

This is what is most important from tonight's meeting with Our Lady.

In Jesus, Mary and Joseph!
Cathy Nolan
Mary TV

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Mary TV: September 8, 2017 Reflection - Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

 (c) Mateo Ivankovic 2017

 

J.M.J.

September 8, 2017 The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Dear Family of Mary!

Today the Church celebrates the birth of our Mother, Mary, nine months after she was Immaculately Conceived through the prevenient grace of Jesus' redemptive act. Our Mother was conceived, protected from Original sin. And she was born, still free from sin, and she grew from day to day, free from sin, by that grace and her own pure choice.

She is our pure Mother, the one who answered the Angel Gabriel, "Be it done unto me according to your word," and she conceived our Savior, Jesus Christ.

We can celebrate this day without reserve!!! Our Mother, Mary, did it!! She cooperated with the grace of God perfectly, and gave us Jesus, our Savior who died and rose to bring us life!

This litany seems to be just right for today!! Rejoice, everyone! We are the most blessed of people!!


Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Immaculate Conception.

Lord, have mercy on us
Christ, have mercy on us
Lord, have mercy on us
Christ, hear us
Christ, graciously hear us
God the Father of heaven, have mercy on us God the Son, Redeemer of the World, have mercy on us God the Holy Spirit, ...
Holy Trinity, one God, ...
Holy Mary, pray for us
Holy Mother of God, pray for us
Holy Virgin of virgins, ...
Mother of Christ, ...
Mother of Divine Grace, ...
Mother most pure, ...
Mother most chaste, ...
Mother inviolate, ...
Mother undefiled, ...
Mother most amiable, ...
Mother most admirable, ...
Mother of good counsel, ...
Mother of our Creator, ...
Mother of our Savior, ...
Virgin most prudent, ...
Virgin most venerable, ...
Virgin most renowned, ...
Virgin most powerful, ...
Virgin most merciful, ...
Virgin most faithful, ...
Mirror of justice, ...
Seat of wisdom, ...
Cause of our joy, ...
Spiritual vessel, ...
Vessel of honor, ...
Singular vessel of devotion, ...
Mystical rose, ...
Tower of David, ...
Tower of ivory, ...
House of gold, ...
Ark of the covenant, ...
Gate of heaven, ...
Morning star, ...
Health of the sick, ...
Refuge of sinners, ...
Comforter of the afflicted, ...
Help of Christians, ...
Queen of Angels, ...
Queen of Patriarchs, ...
Queen of Prophets, ...
Queen of Apostles, ...
Queen of Martyrs, ...
Queen of Confessors, ...
Queen of Virgins, ...
Queen of all Saints, ...
Queen conceived without original sin, ...
Queen assumed into heaven, ...
Queen of the most holy Rosary, ...
Queen of Peace, ...
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord, Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord, Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Grant we beseech Thee, O Lord God,
that we, Thy servants,  may enjoy perpetual health of mind and body:  and, by the glorious intercession of the blessed Mary, ever Virgin,  be delivered from present sorrow and enjoy eternal gladness.
Through Christ, our Lord. 
Amen.

In Jesus, Mary and Joseph!
Cathy Nolan
©Mary TV 2017
PS. On this wonderful Feast, let us beg Our Lady to do a mighty miracle and turn the hurricane, Irma, out to sea. Mary, Mother of Jesus, hear our prayer, and save us from this calamity.

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Mary TV: September 7, 2017 Reflection - Your pain will become light and glory.

(c) Mateo Ivankovic 2017   J.M.J. September 7, 2017   Dear Family of Mary! "...My Son bore the pain because He took your sins upon Himself. Therefore, you, my children, apostles of my love, you who suffer, know that your pain will become light and glory. My children, while you are enduring pain, while you are suffering, Heaven enters in you and you give a piece of Heaven and much hope to all those around you. Thank you." (September 7, 2017) Our Lady assures us that when we suffer, if we maintain our faith, hope and love in Jesus, we will become vessels of Heaven, carriers of peace and hope for others. We will become blessings, like Jesus. St. Faustina suffered very much, physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. She learned, through her relationship with Jesus, how to maintain her peace and her hope in the future. She became a vessel of God's mercy for others. She wrote a lovely conversation that she had with Jesus about suffering in her diary. Jesus would say all this to us as well. He loves us and will help us in our suffering: Conversation of the Merciful God with a Suffering Soul 1487 Jesus: Poor soul, I see that you suffer much and that you do not have even the strength to converse with me. So I will speak to you. Even though your sufferings were very great, do not lose heart or give in to despondency. But tell Me, my child, who has dared to wound your heart? Tell me about everything, be sincere in dealing with Me, reveal all the wounds of your heart. I will heal them, and your suffering will become a source of your sanctification. Soul: Lord, my sufferings are so great and numerous and have lasted so long that I become discouraged. Jesus: My child, do not be discouraged. I know your boundless trust in Me; I know you are aware of My goodness and mercy. Let us talk in detail about everything that weighs so heavily upon your heart. Soul: There are so many different things that I do not know what to speak about first, nor how to express it. Jesus: Talk to Me simply, as a friend to a friend. Tell Me now, My child, what hinders you from advancing in holiness? Soul: Poor health detains me on the way to holiness. I cannot fulfill my duties. I am as useless as an extra wheel on a wagon. I cannot mortify myself or fast to any extent, as the saints did. Furthermore, nobody believes I am sick, so that mental pain is added to those of the body, and I am often humiliated. Jesus, how can anyone become holy in such circumstances? Jesus: True, My child, all that is painful. But there is no way to heaven except the way of the cross. I followed it first. You must learn that it is the shortest and surest way. Soul: Lord, there is another obstacle on the road to holiness. Because I am faithful to You, I am persecuted and suffer much. Jesus: It is because you are not of this world that the world hates you. First it persecuted Me. Persecution is a sign that you are following in My footsteps faithfully. Soul: My Lord, I am also discouraged because neither my superiors nor my confessor understand my interior trials. A darkness clouds my mind. How can I advance? All this discourages me from striving for the heights of sanctity. Jesus: Well, My child, this time you have told Me a good deal. I realize how painful it is not to be understood, and especially by those whom one loves and with whom one has been very open. But suffice it to know that I understand all your troubles and misery. I am pleased by the deep faith you have, despite everything, in My representatives. Learn from this that no one will understand a soul entirely-that is beyond human ability. Therefore, I have remained on earth to comfort your aching heart and to fortify your soul, so that you will not falter on the way. You say that a dense darkness is obscuring your mind. But why, at such times, do you not come to Me, the light who can in an instant pour into your soul more understanding about holiness than can be found in any books? No confessor is capable of teaching and enlightening a soul in this way. Know, too, that the darkness about which you complain I first endured in the Garden of Olives when My Soul was crushed in mortal anguish. I am giving you a share in those sufferings because of My special love for you and in view of the high degree of holiness I am intending for you in heaven. A suffering soul is closest to My Heart. Soul: One more thing, Lord. What should I do when I am ignored and rejected by people, especially by those on whom I had a right to count in times of greatest need? Jesus: My child, make the resolution never to rely on people. Entrust yourself completely to My will saying, "Not as I want, but according to Your will, O God, let it be done unto me." These words, spoken from the depths of one's heart, can raise a soul to the summit of sanctity in a short time. In such a soul I delight. Such a soul gives Me glory. Such a soul fills heaven with the fragrance of her virtue. But understand that the strength by which you bear sufferings comes from frequent Communions. So approach this fountain of mercy often, to draw with the vessel of trust whatever you need. Soul: Thank You, Lord, for Your goodness in remaining with us in this exile as the God of mercy and blessing us with the radiance of Your compassion and goodness. It is through the light of Your mercy that I have come to understand how much You love me. (Diary, 1487) In Jesus, Mary and Joseph! Cathy Nolan ©Mary TV 2017 PS. Tomorrow is the great feast day: The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary!! Let's pray with the entire Church to Our Lady, in honor of her birth!!

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Mary TV: September 6, 2017 Reflection - With peace in the soul...

 (c) Mateo Ivankovic 2017

 

J.M.J.

September 6, 2017
Dear Family of Mary!

"You do not comprehend pain. You do not comprehend that through the love of God you need to accept pain and endure it. Every human being will experience it to a lesser or greater measure. But with peace in the soul and in a state of grace, hope exists; this is my Son, God, born of God." (September 2, 2017)

 

Our Lady makes it very clear that we do not comprehend pain. Pain, whether physical, mental, or spiritual, is to be avoided. It is something that weighs us down, exhausts us, confuses us. Pain hobbles us, makes us feel unable to cope, frightens us and cripples us.

 

But Our Lady tells us that "through the love of God you need to accept pain and endure it." What does this mean? I take it to mean that if we love God, if we seek Him and His will, and we are focused on serving Him alone, we will see pain in a different way. The God we serve, who leads us through our life, will help us to bear our pain. He will show us how to endure it. He will even use this pain to the benefit of others. He will make our pain part of His plan for redemption. This God we love will help us to pick up our cross and follow Him.
Rather than try to escape a difficulty or cross, even physical pain, we can accept it in faith. Much of the disorder in human society comes from trying to flee from pain. Drugs, alcohol, consumerism, and many other disorders are all attempts to mask and run from pain. They only cause more pain. But what if we could turn to the Lord when pain appears, place our lives in His hands, and quietly trust Him to see us through the pain? What then?
Our Lady tells us that "with peace in the soul" we will have hope, we will have Jesus. This peace comes from our complete trust in Jesus. And she also says that "in a state of grace" we will see that hope exists. If we have confided our lives to Jesus, and we are seeking His forgiveness in confession, we will be in a state of grace. In that state, our hearts are continually nourished and strengthened by the Holy Spirit. We are strong enough to face our suffering because we have the Holy Spirit acting in us. So peace, which comes from surrender, and holiness, which comes from being in a state of grace, will produce hope in our lives, the great gift of God that keeps us focused on eternity.

 

In the lives of the saints, we see many holy ones who have faced incredible pain with the strength and hope that Our Lady describes for us. I think of St. Maximilian Kolbe who chose to die of starvation in the Nazi prison camp in place of another prisoner. He was able to endure incredible pain, because his hope was invincible. He had great peace in his soul, and was in a state of grace. His eyes were on heaven, and his heart was able to love all those around him. This is heavenly strength and endurance. But it was not just from his strong character, it was from the peace and hope that God filled him with.

 

May we all learn from Our Lady this important lesson. Pain is not our enemy. Pain is a fact of life. We are able to endure pain if we are with Jesus, in peace of soul and a state of grace. Then the Father will be able to use our suffering for His glory.

 

In Jesus, Mary and Joseph!
Cathy Nolan

©Mary TV 2017
PS. Please don't get me wrong...I am just learning this stuff myself. I think Our Lady wants us to examine our relationship to pain so that we can triumph over it with peace and holiness of life! I am ready to try!

 

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Mary TV: September 5, 2017 Reflection - Jesus' words

  

 (c) Mateo Ivankovic 2017

 

J.M.J.

September 5, 2017
Dear Family of Mary!

"...His words are the seeds of eternal life. Sown in good souls they bring numerous fruits..." (September 2, 2017)

Jesus' words are power. They come from the Father for us, and have the creative power of God's love. Our Lady tells us the when Jesus was with her on earth he was absorbed with the thoughts and works of the Father:

"My Son loved the thoughts and the works of the Heavenly Father, the true God." (September 2, 2017)

Jesus' words were formed by the thoughts and works of the Heavenly Father. They flowed from all that Jesus knew of His Father. And so His words were from the heart of the Father. And they were, and are, powerful.
Our Gospel today tells of one of those times when Jesus spoke, and His words had authority and power, even over demons:

Jesus went down to Capernaum, a town of Galilee.

He taught them on the Sabbath,

and they were astonished at his teaching

because he spoke with authority.

In the synagogue there was a man with the spirit of an unclean demon,

and he cried out in a loud voice,

"What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth?

Have you come to destroy us?

I know who you are-the Holy One of God!"

Jesus rebuked him and said, "Be quiet! Come out of him!"

Then the demon threw the man down in front of them

and came out of him without doing him any harm.

They were all amazed and said to one another,

"What is there about his word?

For with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits,

and they come out."

And news of him spread everywhere in the surrounding region. (Luke 4: 31-37)

"What is there about his word?" Jesus spoke and demons fled. Jesus spoke and hearts were converted. Jesus spoke and bodies were healed. Jesus' words are the seeds of eternal life. When those seeds are scattered, life springs up and evil vanishes.

 

May we cherish Jesus' words, given to us in our Gospels. They are the seeds of eternal life for each one of us. May we allow them to be planted deeply in the soil of our hearts, where we can cherish them, tend to them, and nurture them through prayer. We will find ourselves delivered of all evil, healed, forgiven, and transformed into people of God!
In Jesus, Mary and Joseph!
Cathy Nolan
©Mary TV 2017

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Mary TV: September 4, 2017 Reflection - The Problem of Pain

 

 (c) Mateo Ivankovic 2017

 

J.M.J.

September 4, 2017
Dear Family of Mary!

Dear children,

Who could speak to you about the love and the pain of my Son better than I? I lived with Him; I suffered with Him. Living the earthly life, I felt pain because I was a mother. My Son loved the thoughts and the works of the Heavenly Father, the true God. And, as He said to me, He came to redeem you.

I hid my pain through love, but you, my children, you have numerous questions. You do not comprehend pain. You do not comprehend that through the love of God you need to accept pain and endure it. Every human being will experience it to a lesser or greater measure.

But with peace in the soul and in a state of grace, hope exists; this is my Son, God, born of God. His words are the seeds of eternal life. Sown in good souls they bring numerous fruits.

My Son bore the pain because He took your sins upon Himself. Therefore, you, my children, apostles of my love, you who suffer, know that your pain will become light and glory. My children, while you are enduring pain, while you are suffering, Heaven enters in you and you give a piece of Heaven and much hope to all those around you. Thank you. (September 2, 2017)

Our Lady speaks to us about a very difficult and intimate problem each of us has to face, the problem of pain. Pain is part of the human condition. We cannot escape it, we cannot ignore it, and we cannot deny it. Each of us experiences pain, probably daily.

 

Why is there pain? We know where pain comes from. We know the physical sources of pain. We also understand the social and psychological causes of inner pain. But we do not know why God would create us in such a way that we have pain, or why He would let us suffer if He is loving.

 

Denis always tells me this story: A pilgrim approached one of the Medjugorje visionaries and asked "Why do we suffer?" The visionary responded, "When you suffer this is what Our Lady says to do..." The pilgrim repeated, "But why do we suffer?" The visionary repeated, "Our Lady says that when you suffer you should..."

 

The point is that Our Lady does not talk about why we suffer. We suffer. That is that. But when we suffer, what should our response be? That is the question! This message is her answer.

I hid my pain through love, but you, my children, you have numerous questions. You do not comprehend pain. You do not comprehend that through the love of God you need to accept pain and endure it. Every human being will experience it to a lesser or greater measure.

I believe this message is meant for this moment in a special way, and that we all need to pray to understand it. This month of September is dedicated to "Our Lady of Sorrows". Let's listen with open hearts to the one who knows suffering in such a deep way. Mary will help us.

 

In Jesus, Mary and Joseph!
Cathy Nolan

©Mary TV 2017

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Mary TV: September 2, 2017 Message from Our Lady, Queen of Peace

 

Mirjana encounters Our Lady, September 2, 2017

 (c) Mateo Ivankovic 2017

 

J.M.J.

September 2, 2017

Dear Family of Mary!

Our Lady's message to Mirjana Soldo of September 2nd, 2017:

Dear children,

Who could speak to you about the love and the pain of my Son better than I? I lived with Him; I suffered with Him. Living the earthly life I felt pain because I was a mother. My Son loved the thoughts and the works of the Heavenly Father, the true God. And, as He said to me, He came to redeem you.

I hid my pain through love, but you, my children, you have numerous questions. You do not comprehend pain. You do not comprehend that through the love of God you need to accept pain and endure it.

Every human being will experience it to a lesser or greater measure. But with peace in the soul and in a state of grace, hope exists; this is my Son, God, born of God. His words are the seed of eternal life. Sown in good souls it brings numerous fruits.

My Son bore the pain because He took your sins upon Himself. Therefore, you, my children, apostles of my love, you who suffer, know that your pain will become light and glory. My children, while you are enduring pain, while you are suffering, Heaven enters in you and you give a piece of Heaven and much hope to all those around you. Thank you.

 

In Jesus, Mary and Joseph!
Cathy Nolan

Mary TV

 

 

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Mary TV: September 1, 2017 Reflection - The Secret Key

 

 (c) Mateo Ivankovic 2017

 

J.M.J.

September 1, 2017

Dear Family of Mary!

"Dear children! Today I am calling you to be people of prayer. Pray until prayer becomes a joy for you and a meeting with the Most High. He will transform your hearts and you will become people of love and peace. Do not forget, little children, that satan is strong and wants to draw you away from prayer. You, do not forget that prayer is the secret key of meeting with God. That is why I am with you to lead you. Do not give up on prayer. Thank you for having responded to my call."

"You, do not forget that prayer is the secret key of meeting with God."

I think that prayer is the secret key of meeting with God, because real prayer happens in secret!! Hear what Jesus says about it:   

"And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.

"But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

"And in praying do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Pray then like this:

"Our Father who art in heaven,

Hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come.

Thy will be done,

On earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread;

And forgive us our debts,

As we also have forgiven our debtors;

And lead us not into temptation,

But deliver us from evil.

For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father also will forgive you;

but if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. (Mt 6: 5-15)

Jesus teaches us to pray in secret, alone and off by ourselves so that we will be in God's presence only. Jesus wants us to have an intimate conversation with the Father. No empty words. If you read the Our Father prayer, it is all about our relationship with the Father. It is a family prayer. "Our Father...Thy will be done... Give us this day... forgive us... lead us... deliver us." It is one of the family members going to the Father to ask for help for the whole family. But it is in secret, one on one. The Father wants to meet us in the secret recesses of our hearts, where He can transform us, forgive us, heal us, encourage us, teach us and feed us. The secret is that it must be secret. Just between God and you or me.
Secret keys unlock secret doors. When we pray in secret, it unlocks the secret door of our heart so that God can enter into our secret inner chamber where we await His coming. In that secret place, prayer happens. Prayer happens in secret!
"That is why I am with you to lead you. Do not give up on prayer. Thank you for having responded to my call." Don't give up on prayer!!! Don't give up!!! Not now! The grace is there for us to truly unlock the secret door of our heart and encounter the One who knocks. Don't give up!!!
In Jesus, Mary and Joseph!
Cathy Nolan
©Mary TV 2017
PS. I will send out the September 2 message as soon as I get it on Saturday. And don't forget the schedule change that happens today in Medjugorje! Here is the new schedule for the evening program:

Evening Rosary:  5:00 pm Medjugorje time (11:00 am EDT)

Evening International Mass: 6:00 pm Medjugorje time (12:00 pm EDT)

And on Sunday's:

Parish climb up Apparition Hill:  Sundays at 2:00 pm Medjugorje time (8:00 am EDT)

"Medjugorje is the spiritual center of the world."
Saint John Paul II
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