This was so awesome, to have this gift given to me.

[Maryschild]

After a prayerful time of praying I had a peaceful night of sleep.
Then on Pentecost Sunday, 2008, upon awakening. ( I heard a man's voice...
I heard these words...
I am the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, said the Lord God,
who is, who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.

And, I remember thinking, the words weren't,
who was, who is and who is to come.
But,who is, who was and who is to come ....

This was so awesome, to have this gift given to me.
There aren't words to be able to describe this happening or this experience
I was feeling. The next day I found those same words in my Bible.

Yesterday, I looked up these words that I heard, on the
on-line Bible to share with you, from the Douay-Rheims Bible.

Apocalypse 1:8
The Apocalypse Of Saint John
8. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, saith the Lord God, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty

Chapter 1
"Things which must shortly come to pass"... and again it is said, ver. 3, The time is at hand-- This cannot be meant of all the things prophesied in the Apocalypse, where mention is made also of the day of judgment, and of the glory of heaven at the end of the world. That some things were to come to pass shortly, is evident, by what is said to the Seven Churches, chap. 2 and 3, Or that the persecutions foretold should begin shortly. Or that these words signified, that all time is short, and that from the coming of Christ, we are now in the last age or last hour. See 1 John 2. 18.

6. And hath made us a kingdom, and priests to God and his Father, to him be glory and empire for ever and ever. Amen. 7 Behold, he cometh with the clouds, and every eye shall see him, and they also that pierced him. And all the tribes of the earth shall bewail themselves because of him. Even so. Amen.

8. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, saith the Lord God, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty

9. I John, your brother and your partner in tribulation, and in the kingdom, and patience in Christ Jesus, was in the island, which is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus.

10. I was in the spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,

8. "I am Alpha and Omega"... These are the names of the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, and signify the same as what follows: The beginning and the end: the first cause and last end of all beings: who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty-- These words signify the true God only, and are here applied to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who is to come again to judge the living and the dead.
http://www.drbo.org/cgi-bin/d?b=drb&bk= ... &l=8&f=s#x

http://www.drbo.org/chapter/73008.htm

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also
1 John 2:7 found 9
Dearly beloved, I write not a new commandment to you, but an old commandment which
you had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which you have heard.

References:

http://www.drbo.org/cgi-bin/s?t=0&q=+I+ ... ...+&b=drb


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After this experience, this came to mind, I remembered;
At a Charismatic prayer meeting, I read a verse from the Bible and I was asked
to explain what it meant...
I said ,
"In olden times, we had the prophets, today, we have 'His Word,' and those that hear It, speak It."


I believe Our Lady wants us to read the Bible "the Book of Revelations" for us to have a better
understanding of God's desire that we have knowledge of Divine Truth and the judgement of mankind,
with the Second coming of Jesus.



I often wonder if I will hear that voice again. Remembering this most precious gift
bring tears to my eyes and all I can do is remain silent in God's grace...



Sandy (Maryschild)

[pippy-sue]

Sandy, just listening to you marvel at the gift given you is enough for me to know just how truly pleasing you must be to Heaven

I am sure that one day, again, you will hear that voice...revealing more beautiful things to you.

Truly you are so lovely...

Love, Pippy

[Mt. Carmel]

Sandy, the footprint/message that Heaven always gives is one that transcends our earthly 'Tree of Knowledge'.

When my mother spoke to me from Heaven about the problems my wife [and our marriage] has had because of her 'dysfunctional' childhood. She said things are not as she 'would have had happen' - in other words, in the light of the knowledge of the Will [and purpose] of God, she now sees and feels things from a totally different perspective.

Indeed God is awesome - the ultimate in awesomeness!


Peace and Love.

[marylover]

that is wonderful Sandy.

[Maryschild]

Judy,
Thank you for your reply.

Sandy
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Mt. Carmel,

When my mother spoke to me from Heaven about the problems my wife [and our marriage]

O, how I wish you would share about your mother speaking to you from heaven.
Sandy
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Thank you pippy-sue,

You are very kind, but you think too much of me. You
must remember that I am on a journey just like every
one else. Sometimes it is so hard to be good. I see
my faults and I am working hard to improve. I know that
confession is a wonderful help in our faith, but it is difficul
getting to confession. There are things that happen, that
I just don't understand and I try very hard not to let it bother
me. I get frustrated with those who are unfair to me and I
question God, why? and, the thoughts that come into my
head are, yes, offer up for souls.

Truthfully, Pippy, some disappointments really have surprised me,
and I say to myself, I just can't be bothered with this nonsense.
I pray and I ask God to forgive me and for those who should know
better.
I know that I will feel much better when I bless myself with holy water
and pray my Rosary and Chaplet. Conversion is an ongoing experience.
I tell myself I must turn to the Lord in prayer, for He will comfort me
when I call to Him. Heavenly Father, You are my strength when I am weak.
Hear Lord, hear the prayers of my heart I pray not only for myself, but for
all those who are dear to me. Your love is so powerful, so great for all
Your children. Thank you Lord God for all your Goodness, Mercy and Love.


Sandy
(Maryschild)

[mcikath]

Hi Sandy, that must have been a comfort to you, and God was blessing you, and He will give you the strength to bear your crosses, and dont forget--He loves you with your faults too.
Hope you are feeling better , and i will be in touch soon, love mcikath xxx

[medj_pilgrim]

This theme is so special: sometimes it is impossible to find out why something is given to us, why at this time, why for this purpose.

I have been given stories, reflections and prayers since 1988. It is impossible to explain why: I am sure that there are much better people around, who I am sure would do a much better job and not be such a broken vessel as me (this is not false modesty I'm afraid; I really am such a sinner). I am now given prayers for a Eucharistic Adoration service every six weeks or so, and I cannot tell what they are to be about until they come.

One story I was given, as an example, was on Easter Sunday in the 1990's . I woke early with this story banging in my head. I said 'Lord, can you give this to me later, so that I can write it down '? and it was done so. This is what happened. :

A group of parishoners gathered in the church hall to discuss their faith and the church in general. With them were one or two priests, a number of nuns, and, as it was near to his house, their bishop had come along to the meeting as well. It was just after Easter, and the weather was cold and wet - a typical Easter.

All at once Jesus stood in the middle of them. After they had recovered from the shock, they knelt down in silence. Jesus said to them " Do not be afraid ; do you not remember that I said that when two or three are gathered together, I will be with them ? Here I am. Why are you so sad, so worried, so downcast ? Have you not just celebrated Holy week, when the powers of Hell were defeated, when I banished for ever the barrier to heaven ? Why are you so sad ?"

It took some time before anyone had the courage to reply. Eventually a young priest plucked up courage and said, "Lord, we are so sad when we look at your Church. So many no longer believe, so many no longer come to Mass, there seems to be so much apathy everywhere. We try to do our best, but we do not seem to be getting anywhere." The Bishop then said "Lord, there are few coming forward to train as priests, deacons, or for the reilgious life. So many of our priests are getting old, and we cannot find replacements for them." A young woman, a teacher at a church primary school added " Lord, our schools no longer find enough Catholic teachers, and it is very difficult to live out our faith in a school setting, when so many homes do not seem to take it seriously".

Jesus looked at them so kindly with His beautiful eyes, then after a pause, He went to the centre of the room and spoke to them.

"My dear friends, so much of what you are concerned about has distressed so many people in My Church ; Popes, bishops and priests over many years and places have all said 'Our Church is dying ', and have prayed for help. All the teaching I gave you in the Gospel, all those teachings which have been passed on, these are the Way to God the Father, but perhaps there is something I can explain to you.

The Good News of Redemption, which you have only just been celebrating, can be summed up in just one word - LOVE. The Love which I have for you and all mankind is so great, but the greatest gift God gave man was the gift of free will. You must be able to choose, in order to gain heaven, but how much love you can perceive if you come closer to the Father !

How can you pass on this Gospel of Love if you do not know this Love yourselves ? My first plea to you is to open yourselves to God. This can only be attained through prayer, communication, walking with your Creator ! Just imagine ! Your Father, who loves you more than you could ever know, wants to walk, talk, and be with you ! Prayer is so much a link in this way, that those who do not pray are not only missing this loving link, they are spiritually starving ! Prayer is also listening ; how much of your world wishes to drown out the quiet messages of peace which you are given ; so often it is a case of planning your time, and forgetting that you are loved. If you live your life completely at one with the Father, your lives will become changed.

My priests, you who call Me, your High Priest and Victim, to your alters each day, how much of your lives must be in prayer ! How much of My Love must be shown in your lives in all that you do, to the point of following Me in your way of the Cross, if you are called to it. How much of your time spent in the confessional must be with Me, to advise and comfort those who come to you, broken with sin, and are healed by Me through your presence! I remind you of the Cure of Ars, a priest who spent much of his time in the confessional, and the effect this had on the lives of so many sinners !

My Deacons, you who are called to be servants of all in your parishes, remember how much you can give, if only you allow Me to use you through your parishes ! Remember, to, that the first to give his life as a martyr for My sake was a deacon.

My sisters, and brother consecrated wholly to me, remember your vows, live lives of prayer and renunciation, take out anything which comes between you and your Father - you will know these things. I do not need to tell you.

Those who are in families, How blessed is your calling, and how much you have to do ! A family can only be truly united if it prays, and I am sad at so many disunited families I see ..... Pray for those who do not want to be with Me, and love them ; do not drive them away, but always wait in prayer for their return. Those who are in work in the world, be honest, be prayerful, be kind. There are many who will only be able to see Me in you and your lives. Those out of work, lonely, sick, and unsure of their way, pray and wait, God My Father hears all prayers, but especially those in trouble. He is near to all who need Him. Children, be good, listen and obey your parents. Your prayers are very special. Those who are about to become adult, you are so tempted in so many difficult ways, pray, and live your faith with courage, for you are the future priests and people of My Church.

It is only by prayer and living the Good News that you will renew the Church, encourage others to come and follow Me, encourage the growth of vocations, and bring the Kingdom to all."

Let us finish with a prayer which you know. Come Holy Spirit, and renew the hearts of your faithful. Enkindle in them the fire of your Love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And Thou wilt renew the face of the Earth."

As He said this He became so bright that none could look at Him. When the prayer was finished, He had gone, leaving the group in wonder and prayer.

(Note. As I checked this story, when I reached the phrase 'His beautiful eyes' I could see them. He was looking at someone behind me - I could not have looked at His eyes if He had been looking at me - so blue, so full of love, power and awe ! What a beautiful gift Lord ! Thank You !)

A truly special Easter gift !

[OnASpiritualJourney2]

Sandy what a beautiful gift you were given. And what beautiful reflections.

[Maryschild]

Thank you everyone for your replies and as Spirit wrote "beautiful reflections."

I believe it is uplifting for us all when we read about our spiritual feelings, experiences,
anything that you feel you are being called to share. It is sharing God's love for His
children. And, being very prayerful does bring us closer to our Heavenly Father. I am
sure that we have been touched, blessed in our quite times of prayer, but while sleeping
after praying or even falling asleep while praying is as if we are brought into God's presence
, sleeping in His arms. I am having a hard time explaining what I feel in my heart happens
to those who Love Him. Even if we do not remember our dream, our blessing, our nearness
to the spiritual world while in the state of grace, it is a proof to us if we are in a state of
extreme peace and love upon our awakening...