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In Recent Apparitions Our Lady Is Saying: The 101 Times # 55 “MAKE MY MESSAGES KNOWN” “The 1879 Apparition in Not everyone is aware that the pilgrims from Ireland and overseas coun- marvelous appearance on the gable tries. Knock, Ireland” of the Knock Church came on the In 1976, a new church was built, day when the parish priest, Arch- which was essential, to accommo- by Bill Matthews deacon Cavanagh, had finished offering, as date the tens of thousands of pilgrims from The Medjugorje Sentinel he had promised, 100 consecutive Masses traveling to Knock each year. Pope #50, June, 2001 for the suffering souls in Purgatory. Surely John Paul II’s visit to Ireland in 1979 that extraordinary devotion to the Holy gave a sense of ecclesial sanction, Around 7 o’clock on the evening Souls had a part to play in the gift of the when he said: “It has been my cus- of August 21, 1879, the house- vision from Heaven. If such a response tom to make pilgrimages to the shrines keeper of the parish priest, Mary came to Archdeacon Cavanagh, then Our of Our Lady starting with my earliest O’Loughlin, was on her way to visit Lord and Our Lady must want to encourage youth. I know very well that every people, the Byrne’s family when she noticed all of us to remove the torment of our dead every country, has its holy places…places the south gable of the church awash and to seek their help. of special encounter between God and with an unusual glow, but in the The reason the parish priest turned human beings …places in which Christ driving rain she did not investigate. in this way to the holy souls, was dwells in a special way in our midst. If About 7:30 p.m., Margaret Byrne that a secret organization resorting these places are so often dedicated to left home to lock the parish church to violence had threatened the priest His Mother, it reveals all the more fully and saw a light at the southern end for preaching against their tactics. to us the nature of His Church.” +++ of the church, and thought she saw They resented his condemnation of three large figures standing against violence, which prevented them from the gable, silhouetted with light. She gaining recruits in Knock parish. In thought the figures were the statues his distress, he turned to the suffering purchased to replace those smashed, souls and called on his parishioners in a storm, the previous year. to pray for and to the souls with 100 days Sweet Surprise When Mary O’Loughlin was leav- of Masses. They triumphed! ing the Byrne’s home, Margaret’s A commission was appointed to by Helen Steiner Rice sister, Mary offered to accompany investigate the event, and original her, and about 300 yards from documentation revealed a negative Thank you God, for little things the church she noticed three figures response. Nevertheless the villagers that often come our way — resembling those of the Blessed and those from surrounding districts The things we take for granted Virgin, St. Joseph, and St. John. The put their trust in the witnesses and but don’t mention when we pray... Virgin wore a white cloak which the apparition. Although there was hung in folds and fastened at the no message, many believed it was The unexpected courtesy, neck. She also wore a large crown. Our Lady’s way of saying: “I am with the thoughtful, kindly deed — St. Joseph had grey hair and beard, you!” A hand reached out to help us and stood on the Virgin’s right, while The lamb on the altar represent- in the time of sudden need. St. John was attired as a bishop and ed the “Sacrificial Lamb.” Around this carried a book in his left hand. period, the Irish experienced many Oh, make us more aware, dear Lord, Behind the figures was an altar sacrifices, the starvation caused by of little daily graces with a cross, and a lamb. Mary the potato famine, the religious That come to us with “sweet surprise” ran home to tell other family mem- persecution, and the poverty which from never-dreamed-of places. bers while their 18-year-old brother saw the break-up of families result- alerted the dozen or so families ing in thousands being forced to residing in the town. Many came in emigrate to other countries. St. John the driving rain, and at least 22 saw in his bishop’s attire, was, they say, larification: Mrs. Pat Haffert wishes the “living” figures of the Virgin, a visual reinforcement of the role it to be known that she gave her St. Joseph, and St. John. of the priest, while St. Joseph’s husband’s clothing to friends and was Some attempted to get closer, but appearance, and role, was to comfort the unaware that the 101 Foundation would use in doing so the figures receded out Irish families. it. After we received a number of requests of reach while still remaining in The first pilgrimage to Knock for a remembrance of John, in his honor sight. The apparition lasted over took place the following year. As and to promote the construction of the two hours, and during this time these increased, the church was St. Joseph Great Room, a cause very dear no words were spoken or message widened but this proved inadequate to his heart, we made up prayer cards. written. to accommodate the number of You may call for more information. +++ 2.

Victim Souls for Sinners,” was discovered by the Sisters of the Precious Blood In 1923, Our Lord appeared to “Little Rose” in Montreal, who found it quite Sr. Josefa Menedez of the Society by Eugene Szynkowski mysteriously one morning, lying on of the Sacred Heart of and a table in the convent parlor: revealed the overwhelming impor-tance of Marie Rose Ferron was born to “Oh Lord Jesus, when I reflect victim souls: devout Catholic parents on May upon the words which Thou hast “I will shower My mercies on the 24, 1902, in the countryside near uttered: ‘Many are called, but few world to wipe out its ingratitude. To make Quebec. Rose’s mother was seized are chosen,’ I fear and tremble for those I love, reparation for its crimes, I will choose by labor pains as she toiled the and I beg Thee to look upon them with mercy; victims who will obtain pardon...for there fields, and sought refuge in a nearby dwell- and behold, with an infinite tenderness, Thou are in the world many whose desire is ing. And so, like her Jesus, Rose was born dost place their salvation in my to please Me. And there are, moreover, in a stable. hands, for everything is assured to generous souls who will sacrifice every- Although she never discussed it openly, him who knows how to suffer with Thee thing they possess that I may use them Mrs. Ferron had dedicated each of her 15 and for Thee. according to My Will.” children to the Mysteries of the Rosary. As “My heart bleeds under the As a victim soul, Rose suffered the tenth child, Marie Rose honored the weight of affliction, but my will to make reparation for the sins of Crucifixion. These extraordinary circum- remains united to Thine, and I cry others. Through her suffering she stances surrounding Rose’s birth seemed to out to Thee: ‘Lord, it is for them attained healing—physical, mental, foreshadow her destiny as a victim soul. that I want to suffer!’ I wish to and spiritual—for those in need, mingle my tears with Thy Pre- regardless of their station in life. Mystical Life Begins At Four cious Blood for the salvation of those Despite the pain, alienation, and I love! Thou wilt not turn a deaf chastisement she endured, Rose Rose’s mystical life began at ear to my sorrowful cry... And Thou wilt embraced her mission joyfully, with- the age of four, when she exper- save them.’” out an ounce of bitterness. In her ienced a vision of the Child Jesus “spiritual recipe” she expressed her carrying a cross. His sorrowful She Bore The philosophy of life, and her ability expression touched her deeply, and to endure the afflictions of others: the image remained seared in her mem- Though Rose bore the wounds of ory. the stigmata, this mystical quality, “Spiritual Recipe” One might consider it uncom- in and of itself, is not absolute proof l ripe” mon for such a young child to have of sanctity. Rather, the true evidence “Grind up all your sufferings in mystical experiences, but histo- of Rose’s saintliness is to be found the mill of patience and silence; ry proves otherwise. Saint Therese of in the virtues she embodied. mix them with the balsam of the the Child Jesus wrote: “The good God Those who knew Rose marveled Passion of the Savior; make them blessed me by opening my intel-ligence at a at her childlike simplicity and pro- into a small pill and swallow it with faith very early age.” And so it was with Rose. found humility. She was at all times and love, and the fire of Charity will digest In childhood, Rose communed charming and sincere. Despite suffering it.” with Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary, intensely for her Jesus, Rose never sacri- St. Gerard Majella, and St. Anthony ficed her radiant smile. Throughout her life, Suffered Others Pain of Padua. Profoundly humble, she she practiced the virtues of charity, patience, always referred to these ecstasies hope, and trust, and never abandoned her On numerous occasions, Rose as “dreams” and was reluctant to faith in God and His Divine Will. endured the pains of childbirth of discuss them. her sisters and many women she “To suffer in silence!” was her Submission Of Will To Save Souls never knew. As one of her sisters motto, and vanity was her greatest was giving birth, she experienced fear. A true victim like her For Rose, submission to the Will great distress, and cried out to Rose Jesus, Rose endured the slanderous of Jesus and saving souls were all for help. At that moment, Rose remarks of those who considered that mattered. “I will pray hard and appeared in the delivery room and her a fraud, and never defended my suffering will always be for her sister’s pain instantly vanished. herself. souls,” she vowed to a close friend. At home in Woonsocket, confined to At the age of seven, Rose had “I give myself to our dear Jesus to her bed, Rose suffered the anguish of labor in already begun to plead on behalf do with me just as He pleases... silence, with a glad heart. of souls. Jesus taught her the follow- I must ask you to pray for a very During her life, Rose also bore ing prayer which she recited every important intention. It is for souls, the suffering of those afflict - day for the rest of her life. This and at any price I must have these. They are ed with cancer, heart disease, blind- simple prayer, the “Supplication so dear to God. Pray, pray, pray!” ness, asthma, paralysis, and countless other maladies. Rose clearly under- 3. stood the nature of spiritual suffering, MARIE ROSE FERRON In fact, God permitted him to and cherished her mission SITMATISEE “fly” to their side and even to save of winning souls for Christ. NEE 24 MAI 1902 a soul and a life. This is how it On one occasion, a man from DEC. 11 MAI 1936 happened. Michigan, whom Rose had never A L’AGE DE 33 ANS The supreme commander of met before, accompanied his friend the Italian army, Luigi Cador- to her bedside. As he observed this From her place in heaven, Marie na, was removed and replaced by young woman, imprisoned in her bed Rose Ferron continues to intercede General Armando Diaz, after the and wracked with pain, he began to in the lives of those who seek her Italians suffered an overwhelm- weep. help. Favors have been granted, and ing defeat in the battle of Rose gazed up at him and ad cures have been reported from all Caporetto (November, 1917). One monished: “Don’t cry for me; you are over the world. Many have also evening, when he was suffer- sicker than I am. You’ve been away testified to an exquisite fragrance ing from depression, he gave or- from Jesus for thirty-five years.” of roses emanating from objects ders that he was not to be disturbed How could she be aware of this associated with Rose. under any circumstances. intimate detail of his life? Deeply Rose’s mother once testified to Unable to sleep, his mind was impressed, he went to confession the divine origin of these fragranc- crowded with deep, dark thoughts. immediately afterward, and began es. “They are perfumes from heaven. It was raining heavily and the to attend daily Mass. With Rose’s You can be sure that when you have claps of thunder reminded him of intercession, he was reconciled to a fragrance, Rose is close to you,” the firing of the Austrian cannons Jesus and the Church, and died a she affirmed. in that infamous battle. Going to his peaceful Christian death many years In a homily given at the time of desk, he took his pistol out of the later. Rose’s death, Rev. Norman Meuni- drawer and loaded it. Throughout her life, Rose pro- er, a local priest, made an astounding fessed a deep affection for priests, prediction: “You will see, not to- Intent on Suicide whom she referred to as “other day, not tomorrow, but in years to Christs.” On one occasion, a pastor come, you will have a little Saint He was fully intent on the asked his friend to appeal to Rose on in Woonsocket.” Her devotees continue to desperate act of suicide. Looking his behalf. “Ask her prayers for two pray for this recognition she so deserves. up at that very instant, he saw or three persons of this parish. They For more information about standing before him the solitary are hard cases,” he entreated. The Rose, contact Eugene N. Szynkowski, figure of a Capuchin friar. He also friend called Rose and relayed the 3421 East Edsel Ford, Detroit, MI, 48211. perceived the aroma of roses and pastor’s request. On his way to say +++ violets. Before he could ask the Mass a few days later, the priest was friar who he was and who had let startled to find the very parishioners him in, he felt someone embrace Rose had prayed for awaiting his him. arrival on the church steps. Then he heard a voice speak to him in the name of God, telling She Dies at 33 A Nasty Night him to have courage and to put aside the pistol. Immediately Gen- After a lifetime of suffering eral Cadorna came to his senses, for souls, she died on May 11, 1936, with and, ashamed of his momentary with a beatific smile on her lips. Her from The Life of Padre Pio, weakness, he wanted to speak to death came as no surprise, since by Gennaro Preziuso, pp. 98-99 the friar, but he had vanished. Rose herself foretold it at age The General frequently thought 26. “How long will I have to live Although Padre Pio was un- about the strange incident, but it away from You?” she asked Our dergoing physical and spiritual was only after the war, when he Lord. “Seven years,” He answered. trials at the time he left military saw a photo of Padre Pio in the And so Rose died, like Her Jesus, service for medical reasons, he newspaper, that he recognized him at the age of 33. nevertheless remained calm and as the friar who had mysteriously Marie Rose Ferron lies buried serene. He was anticipating the appeared and vanished. in the Precious Blood Cemetery joy of spending Christmas with He wasted no time in going in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. A the community of San Giovanni Ro- to San Giovanni Rotondo. There, cross crowned with thorns is etched tondo. dressed in civilian clothes, the on her gravestone; beneath it rests General waited in the midst of the a dove with outstretched wings, How It Happened crowd. When Padre Pio passed surrounded by sprays of roses. On by, he felt a sudden throb in his the white marble headstone, a sim- But, he had not forgotten his heart, as he heard him say: “General, ple epitaph inscribed in French befits companions from the military, that was a nasty night we spent to- the woman it memorializes: who at that time were at the front. gether.” +++ 4.

in 1973 in Akita, Japan: “As I told Penance, Penance!” And so, thrice Penance you, if men do not repent and better the angel called for “Penance.” But, themselves, the Father would inflict a to appreciate and fully understand and the Third Secret terrible punishment on all humanity. the angel’s cry, I believe that it is It would be a punishment greater than necessary to detail the full meaning of Fatima the flood, such as one would never of the word “Penance.” by Prof. Courtenay Bartholomew, M.D. have seen before. Fire will fall from from Her Majesty Mary, p. 235 the sky and will wipe out a great part Confessing One’s Sins of humanity, the good as well as Now, the third part of the secret the bad, sparing neither priests nor- Section Two, Chapter Two, Article of Fatima begins with the vision: faithful. The survivors will find Four of the Catechism of the Catho- “We saw, at the left of Our Lady and themselves so desolate that they lic Church does so: “Those who ap- a little above, an angel with a flam- will envy the dead. The only armor proach the sacrament of Penance obtain ing sword in his left hand; flashing, it which would remain for you will be pardon from God’s mercy for the gave out flames that looked as though the Rosary and the sign left by My offenses committed against Him, and they would set the world on fire, Son. Each day, recite the prayers are, at the same time, reconciled with but they died out in contact with the of the Rosary. With the Rosary, pray the Church which they have wounded splendor that Our Lady radiated to- for the Pope, the bishops, and the by their sins… wards him from Her right hand.” priests…” It is called the sacrament of In concert with Sr. Lucia’s paral- Undoubtedly, a heavy nuclear conversion, the first step in reunit- lel of this part of the secret with the exchange would certainly “set the ing with the Father from Whom one Book of the Apocalypse, John Haf- world on fire.” That Akita warning has strayed by sin… It is called the fert, the co-founder of the Blue Army was given on October 13, 1973, the sacrament of confession, since the and a great American ambassador of anniversary date of the “miracle of disclosure or confession of sins to the messages of Our Lady of Fatima, the sun” in Fatima on October 13, a priest is an essential element of recently wrote before he died: “The 1917 when the nuclear reactor this sacrament…a confession of the angel with the flaming sword recalls which we call the sun retreated to its holiness of God and of His mercy the images in the Book of Revelations. celestial abode, as it were, in con- toward sinful man. It is called the This represents the threat of Judgment tact with “the splendor of Our Lady.” sacrament of forgiveness, since by over the world. This was symbolically akin to the the priest’s sacramental absolution, “Today the prospect that the world Jewish Queen Esther of the Old God grants the penitent ‘pardon and might be reduced to ashes by a sea of Testament who saved her people peace.’” fire is no longer pure fantasy. Man from annihilation on the 13th day This then is about what the an- himself, with his inventions, has of the month (Esther 9:17). gel was calling. It is all about God’s forged the flaming sword. The angel Now, the third part of the secret merciful response to penance and of God’s justice was about to strike should also be placed in the context repentance. It is all about confession the world with fire, but the Mother of the first two parts of the secret. of one’s sins which is being practiced of God (the Mother of Mercy), stand- So said, on July 13, 1917, the Lady less and less by more and more of ing beside the angel prevents the of the Rosary of Fatima warned: the faithful. strike. However, the interpretation “The war is going to end soon. But, if But, it was not only “the angel by Sr. Lucia would seem to indicate people will not stop offending God, of the third secret” who has thrice that we are nearing a deadline, after another and more terrible war will called for “Penance.” In one of Her which it could be too late.” begin during the reign of Pius XI.” apparitions to Indeed, I see the “angel with the People did not stop offending in Lourdes on Friday, February flaming sword in his left hand” as God, and World War II came to pass. 26, 1858, Our Lady said three times representing God’s left hand of Later on in the warning, mention was to Bernadette: “Penance! Penance! justice and “the splendor that Our made of “the annihilation of various Penance!” She then made this request Lady radiated towards him from Her nations.” Fifty million people died to her: “You will kiss the ground for right hand” as representing God’s in World War II, but there was no sinners.” In his book, We Saw Her, right hand of mercy. And so, mercy annihilation of various nations. In fact, I B.E. Sandhurst wrote: “We knew later tempered justice! believe that this word “annihilation” should that it was an act of penance asked be taken literally, as it implies a much for by the Lady on behalf of sinners.” Pertinent to Message of Akita greater cataclysmic “fire” to come. Impos- The angel, therefore, was sim- sible in 1917, this tragic threat is no longer ply repeating the call sixty years ear- Probably pertinent to all of this, far-fetched for us in today’s nuclear age. lier, of his Queen, Her Majesty. The in the land where the first atom bomb The third part of the secret Church recognizes Mary as the Queen was dropped in 1945, the Blessed continued: “Pointing to the earth of the angels because Her mission Virgin is said to have given this with his right hand, the angel called is higher than theirs. They are God’s ser- warning to the world 28 years later, out in a loud voice: “Penance, vants, whereas, She is the Mother of God. +++ 5.

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Consecration to Mary.” I immediately his wife prays so much that he cannot ordered the tape. keep up with her! The Swap Sister Emmanuel reveals on the In a later note, Christine told me by June Kilns tape how the idea of the “swap” origi- that there was also a reference to the from The Spirit Of Medjugorje nated. She was with Ivan’s prayer “swap” in Sister Emmanuel’s book, Vol. 15, # 5, May 2002, pp 4-5 group on the mountain one night Medjugorje in the 90’s, which my when Our Lady’s message was, “Dear son had bought in Medjugorje last Keep making the swap with children, give Me all your worries, summer. It was easy to find the story Our Lady. She will take care of all your problems. Then your heart because it was titled, “Theresa’s everything. I made the swap about will be free to pray. And pray for Swap.” my job last week. Today I got a My intentions.” This story was about a wom- promotion. Wahooooo! It works!” As Sister reflected on this message, an named Theresa who was worried After reading this note from my friend she thought Our Lady was suggest- about her daughter Vera’s family. Her Christine, I wrote back to her and asked, ing that we make a trade with Her. We son-in-law, an atheist, was constant- “Did I miss something? What is ‘the give Her our worries and we pick up ly fighting with and criticizing Vera. swap?’” Her worries. A similar message was On the same day that Theresa left for Christine wrote back and told given to Mirjana in March of 1991, Medjugorje, Vera made an appointment me that “the swap” is giving your when Our Lady said to her, “Help Me, to file for divorce. troubles, worries, and intentions to and I will pray to My Son for you.” In Medjugorje, Theresa heard our Heavenly Mother, while you pray about the “swap,” and decided to try for Her intentions—the conversion “You Take Care of My business; it. She went to the Blue Cross and of unbelievers, peace in the world, I’ll Handle Yours.” prayed for unbelievers, young people, priests, youth, healing of the sick, families, priests, those without peace etc. Christine told me that she had 3 The idea of a “swap” is hardly a in their hearts, etc. On that very night, “swaps” taken care of in 2 days. new one though. Over 600 years ago, she found out that Vera canceled her “I can not believe how fast She Jesus said to St. , meeting with the lawyer. handles things,” Christine said. “You take care of My business; I’ll Theresa returned each night to the “Sister Emmanuel taught this to me. It is handle yours.” Blue Cross to pray. When she returned so easy, and it works!” Sister Emmanuel tried the swap home, she found that her son-in-law Christine gave me permission to herself and said it worked perfectly. was a totally changed man. Vera and share another of the “swaps” she made Soon after, Sister met a man named her husband have converted, and with Our Lady that week. This one Albert who came to Medjugorje and with their daughter Harmony (no involved her husband, who she said had been had a conversion. On his last day coincidence in that name!) the family displaying a grouchy and mean temperament there, he was very dejected and began to pray together every day. at the time. She said, “Thankfully, he has a Sister asked him why. He said that spiritual life and that is what kept me from he was sad because he would not be She Wants Your Problems digging a hole out back and throwing him able to live the message Our Lady into it. I gave him to Mary and really wished gave about praying in the family. In further explaining the “swap,” Her the best of luck!” His wife, at home in France, Sister Emmanuel said that Mary, in Not long after she made the swap, was an atheist, and had even threat- the role of our Heavenly Mother, Christine and her husband went to a ened him when he left for Medjugorje. wants to help you, to make your life talk about Saint Padre Pio and had He also had hoped to return to Med- peaceful and joyful. She wants to the opportunity to have religious jugorje, but said he would have to take all the pressures and crosses in your items blessed with Padre Pio’s glove. save for many years for that. Sis- life. Christine’s husband surprised her by tak- ter Emmanuel suggested to Albert, She wants to pick up your prob- ing off his wedding ring and laying it on “Let’s make a deal with Our Lady.” lems—all those things that prevent the glove. Then he asked the priest to give So, Albert did. you from being peaceful with God their marriage a special blessing. He was and peaceful with other people. She transformed! A New Problem! wants you to give the problems to Her so that She can take care of Origin of the Swap He said, “I give You my wife, and them. I wish You all the best. And I will She knows much better than you I was intrigued. I wanted to know pray for Your intentions instead do how to take care of your problems. more. So I wrote to “Children of of worrying about my wife.” Three After all, She has been a Mother for Medjugorje,” the organization with months later Albert was back in a very long time! So, once She picks which Sister Emmanuel is affiliated, Medjugorje, but this time his wife up that problem, you will be free of and asked how I could learn more was with him! He said, “She forced it. Instead of your heart being focused about the “swap.” I was informed me to come to Medjugorje. That deal on a problem which will obsess you that I could learn more about it on works tremendously.” Albert said that all the time, you will be able to open one of Sister’s audio tapes, “True now he had a new problem though… up your heart to the whole world. 7. Your Heart Becomes Like Hers adoration, contrition, and thanksgiv- ing. It frees you up to listen to what No One Needs For instance, if you are praying God wants to say to you, too. That Thee for the conversion of one of your is an important part of prayer often children, and make the “swap” with overlooked. More Than I! Her, then instead of your heart be- ing focused on your child alone, your POWERFUL SOLUTION: Dearest Jesus, all Thy creatures heart will become like Her Motherly Heart, Everytime You Think About Are more worthy of Thy grace, taking care of all the children of God. You the Problem, Say a Hail Mary Than the vile and wretched sinner enlarge your heart to the dimensions of For Mary’s Intentions Who now kneels before Thy face. God’s Heart! Yet one claim I have upon Thee, But, it is not as if you have stopped A few months ago I decided to try Which Thou never will deny; praying for your own intention a “swap.” This may seem like a In the bounds of Thy creation either, because your intention will be trivial intention, but I was having No one needs Thee more than I! included in Our Lady’s intentions. trouble with my computer. It looked If you think about it, almost every like it was a lost cause, so I told Our Other souls have been more faithful intention that you pray for can be Lady, “You get my computer fixed so And have served Thee better far, included in any one of Our Lady’s I can continue to do Your work, and Many spotless hearts more fitting intentions. Perhaps you are praying I will pray for Your intentions.” For Thy gracious presence are; for a friend who is very ill. Our Everytime I would start to think Many lips devout a greeting Lady’s intentions include prayers about my problem with the computer, Far more fervent can supply, for the sick. I would say a “Hail Mary” for Our But, dear Master, well Thou knowest, So, when you pray for Her inten- Lady’s intentions. No one needs Thee more than I! tions of the sick, you are praying for That night, my husband worked your friend as well. Maybe you are diligently on the computer and was Many loving hearts have carried praying for your teenagers. Our able to fix it. As of this writing, it is Richer offerings to Thy shrine, Lady’s intentions include prayers for working better than it has ever Many generous hearts have loved Thee young people. Maybe you are pray- worked before! Our Lady is a pow- With a purer love than mine. ing for a job situation. Chances are that erful intercessor! So, you can bet These, Thy choicest ones, approach Thee the people causing you grief at your I will be giving Her some more As the doves to covert fly, job are unbelievers, so when you pray challenging projects in the future. Although utterly unworthy, for unbelievers, you are in essence, An added benefit of the “swap” No one needs Thee more than I! praying for your own job situation. that Sister Emmanuel did not The list goes on. mention, is that you become more Sins unnumbered unatoned for youthful looking and also healthier. Have made havoc in my soul Covers Every Good Thing Think about it. It makes sense. It is And against me stands as witness no secret that stress causes lines in The recording angel’s roll. In my Medjugorje prayer group, your face and causes damage to your All untilled has been my vineyard, when we our intentions before body. So, if you give your prob- And its soil is hard and dry, we start our Rosaries, one of our lems to our Heavenly Mother, it is O my God!…my only refuge, members always says, “I pray for OK because her glorified body can No one needs Thee more than I! Mary’s intentions, which covers handle it. every good thing.” And she is right. The visionaries say that She is For without Thee, I am helpless, Sister Emmanuel says that when so beautiful because She loves, Fast in sin’s strong fetters caught, you enlarge your heart to the dimen- and She would love to have your Blinded by my evil passions, sions of God’s Heart, you feel the problem. Don’t be surprised if your Swayed by impulses untaught. love of God penetrate you in a new problem is solved in a way different I could do no good unaided, way, a deep and strong way. You than what you had planned though, It were worse than vain to try, become like Mother Teresa, whose because She and Her Son always Come Thyself to me, sweet Jesus, heart was open to the whole world. know what is best. No one needs Thee more than I! Everybody you meet becomes very dear to you because you have God’s We Could Change The World Thou didst leave the Father’s bosom Heart in your heart instead of being To reclaim and save the lost. focused on your own problems. As my friend Christine says, Thou didst take upon Thee freely “Imagine if we were all praying Our redemption’s awful cost. Freedom Alleviates Worries for our Blessed Mother’s intentions Thou Thyself hast called me to Thee, instead of worrying about our own Thou will harken to my cry; Not only does this freedom alle- problems! 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