[maryannlucy]

“Dear children, great are the works that the Heavenly Father has done in me, as He does in all those who love Him tenderly and who faithfully and devoutly serve Him. My children, the Heavenly Father loves you, and it is through His love that I am here with you. He is speaking to you. Why do you not desire to see the signs? Everything is easier alongside Him. Also pain lived with Him is easier because faith exists. Faith helps in the pain, and pain without faith leads to despair. Pain lived and offered to God raises up. Did my Son not redeem the world through His painful sacrifice? As His mother I was with Him in the pain and suffering, as I am with all of you. My children, I am with you in life, in suffering, in pain, in joy and in love. Therefore, have hope. It is hope that makes you comprehend that life is there. My children, I am speaking to you, my voice is speaking to your soul, my heart is speaking to your heart. Oh, apostles of my love, how much my motherly heart loves you. How many things I desire to teach you. How my motherly heart desires that you be complete, and you can be complete only when your soul, body and love are united within you. I implore you as my children, pray much for the Church and her servants - your shepherds; that the Church may be such as my Son desires - clear as spring water and full of love. Thank you.”

Her words are lovely as always.....'Everything is easier alongside Him' 'how many things I desire to teach you' 'pray that the Church may be'...clear as spring water....

[Maryh]

Pain lived and offered to God raises up.

This message is really encouraging. Thanks for posting it MaryAnnLucy.

I found a lovely song whose words reminds me of this month's message!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZx35DP0WHc

Rising~ Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
I believe there’s a morning not followed by night
When all the blind that are calling will be given new sight
I believe that all children who come to You Christ
Are free cos You heal them, You hear all our cries

I believe in Your Love
I believe in Your Love
And that You heal all the fallen
And with You we’re rising

I believe in Your mercy, like oceans it flows
For all who are thirsty, for all our sorrows
I believe we’ll rise higher with hearts made low
And that Your heart is a fire when it’s dark and it’s cold

And it is well with my soul
And it is well with my soul
And You heal all the fallen
And with You we’re rising

I believe in Your Love
I believe in Your Love
And that You heal all the fallen
And with You we’re rising

And You heal all the fallen
And with You we’re rising

[maryannlucy]

That is a very beautiful hymn, Maryh! Consoling words for troubled times. I like how the Blessed Mother tells us that everything is better with Jesus close to us...so true and good to hear again and again. May you have a fruitful lent and feel the LORD's presence so close to you and your loved ones.

[Maryh]

Thanks MaryAnnLucy; Trying to take a different approach to lent this year!
No shortage of ideas for penance anyway!