Jesus presents Himself as He desires to be known and what He expects from us. THE CRUSADE OF MERCY Jesus presents Himself as He desires to be known and what He expects from us. COCHABAMBA — BOLIVIA SPANISH EDITION: 1997 ENGLISH EDITION: 2009 Imprimatur for the original Spanish text: Mons. René Fernández Apaza Archbishop of Cochabamba, Bolivia, April 2, 1998 Copyright © 2009. All rights reserved. Published in the United States of America by Love and Mercy Publications in coordination with the Apostolate of the New Evangelization. In conformance with the decree of Pope Urban VII, the Publisher recognizes and accepts that the Holy See of the Roman Catholic Church in Rome is the final authority regarding the authenticity of the private revelations referenced in this book. This publication was translated by Love and Mercy Publications from the original Spanish text and is part of a larger collection of books given to Catalina (Katya) Rivas from Jesus and the Virgin Mary. 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Box 1160, Hampstead, NC 28443 Please Share this Gift ! The following is a translation from the original Imprimatur written in Spanish: Arzobispado de Cochabamba Casilia 129 Cochabamba - Bolivia IMPRIMATUR: We have read Catalina's books and we are certain that their only objective is to lead us all on a journey of authentic spirituality that is based on the Gospel of Christ. The books highlight as well the special place the Blessed Virgin Mary, our Mother to whom we should offer our complete trust and love, as her children that we are, and our role model in how to love and follow Jesus Christ. At the same time as they renew our love and devotion to the Holy Catholic Church, the books enlighten us on the actions that should characterize a truly committed Christian. For these reasons, I authorize their printing and distribution, and recommend them as texts of meditation and spiritual orientation, so as to yield much fruit for Our Lord who is calling us to save many souls, showing them that He is a living God, full of love and mercy. + Mons. Rene Fernandez Apaza Archbishop of Cochabamba April 2, l998 DEDICATION + To the memory of the priest, my baptismal godfather, who consecrated me to the Immaculate Heart of the Virgin Mary. + To the memory of my father, a man of faith, devoted to the Crucified Jesus. + To my husband, who supports every hour of my life with his prayer and patience. +To my spiritual father, an indefatigable teacher, guide and friend, with immense gratitude and affection. All of them instruments of the Will of God in helping me reach the world through this Great Crusade. Catalina Table of Contents Preface ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 2 The Messages ............................................................................................................................................... 5 Time of Mercy .......................................................................................................................................... 5 You Are Free to Choose .......................................................................................................................... 5 Identify Yourself with Me ...................................................................................................................... 5 Be Merciful and Love .............................................................................................................................. 6 Contemplation: the Life of the Soul ...................................................................................................... 7 Acknowledge Your Sin to Obtain Mercy ............................................................................................. 7 The Medal of the Apostolate of the New Covenant ........................................................................... 8 I Ask You to Consecrate Yourselves to the Sacred Hearts ................................................................ 9 I Know the Deepest Motives of Every Human Heart ...................................................................... 10 Wives, Mothers, Save Your Families .................................................................................................. 10 Apostles of the New Covenant: Love ................................................................................................. 11 New Evangelization .............................................................................................................................. 12 I Give You My Love .............................................................................................................................. 12 Seek First the Kingdom of God ........................................................................................................... 13 Stay Close to Me .................................................................................................................................... 14 Transform Your Suffering into Joy ..................................................................................................... 14 Prayer Makes My Heart Tremble ....................................................................................................... 15 Do Not Become Discouraged in Times of Hardship ........................................................................ 15 Be Patient and Humble ......................................................................................................................... 15 Be Obedient ............................................................................................................................................ 15 Everything Is Possible for the One Who Believes ............................................................................ 16 Recognize Genuine Love ...................................................................................................................... 17 Love Me above All Else ........................................................................................................................ 18 Unite Yourselves to My Eucharistic Heart ........................................................................................ 20 All Who Have Received My Forgiveness, Forget Your Sins .......................................................... 20 God Is Inserted into Humanity through Mary ................................................................................. 20 The Indestructible Seed of My Word ................................................................................................. 26 Listen to My Church and Obey Her ................................................................................................... 29 Joseph, Patron of a Good Death .......................................................................................................... 29 Jesus, the Gardener ............................................................................................................................... 33 Renounce the World ............................................................................................................................. 33 Be My Samaritan ................................................................................................................................... 34 Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit .............................................................................................................. 35 Vanquish the Tempter .......................................................................................................................... 35 Our Lord to His Mother ....................................................................................................................... 36 Be True .................................................................................................................................................... 37 The Dignity That I Confer on You ...................................................................................................... 37 Thorns Are Part of the Flower and the Fruit ..................................................................................... 38 Learn to Do My Will ............................................................................................................................. 39 My Mother’s Name ..............................................................................................................................