SPRINGS OF MERCY Divine Inspirations COCHABAMBA — BOLIVIA SPANISH EDITIONS: 1994, 2000, 2009 ENGLISH 1ST EDITION - 2009 2 SPRINGS OF MERCY Imprimatur: 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. The books reflect traditional Catholic teaching and spirituality. 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The following is a translation from the original Imprimatur written in Spanish: Archbishop of 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. 4 SPRINGS OF MERCY 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 The basis of the book title and cover design: The title of the book was given by the Blessed Mother to Catalina: “Little children of Mine, I will continue to fill you with abundant graces. Let nothing disturb you. I love you deeply… a great deal more than you can imagine... Be silent; offer all suffering to Jesus for the sake of love and gratitude... Hurry with the book which shall be called ‘Springs of Mercy’.” [SM-92 ¶5] And of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, She taught Catalina to pray: “Heart of Jesus, spring of grace, light and holiness, pour into my heart those gifts that You possess in abundance…” [SM-107 ¶5] MESSAGES 5 And of the seven Sacraments She said: “Jesus has made springs of grace for your brothers to drink of these fountains of Living Waters… the Sacraments…” [SM-36 ¶6] Jesus told Catalina: “My child, come to Me; I invite you to take refuge in My heart… I want you to be enriched with the waters from this “Spring of Mercy” which continuously runs and never dries up.” [SM-1 ¶1&3] “For this, some must prepare to give testimony of what it represents in your life this becoming immersed, that surrendering to new “springs” each time when receiving My Body and Blood worthily…” [SM-50 ¶5] “And do you think you would have loved Me in the same way and with the same intensity as you love Me today? You had to dig dry, arid and cracked wells in order to possess this “Spring of living waters” from which you drink today desiring ever more for the thirst of your soul…” [SM-70 ¶5] 6 SPRINGS OF MERCY Table of Contents Prologue .......................................................................................................... 12 Acknowledgements ....................................................................................... 14 The Messages ................................................................................................. 15 I Invite You to Take Refuge in My Heart ................................................ 15 The First Locution of the Blessed Mother to Catalina: Do Not Fear .... 16 My Daughter, Here I Am ........................................................................... 17 Let Nothing Remove You from This Path ............................................... 20 The First Locution of Jesus to Catalina: Pray the Our Father .............. 20 Peace and Light of the Dying .................................................................... 21 Little Daughter, I Came to Give You a Hug ........................................... 22 Love of My Sorrows ................................................................................... 22 How Shrewd Is Satan ................................................................................. 23 Know the Bible ............................................................................................ 24 Conversion of Heart ................................................................................... 24 It Pleases Me When You Are Humble ..................................................... 25 Be Simple ..................................................................................................... 26 … And with Your Spirit ............................................................................. 26 Your Return Makes My Heart Smile ........................................................ 27 Conversion ................................................................................................... 28 All of You Are Completely Mine .............................................................. 30 The Enemy ................................................................................................... 31 I Protect You ............................................................................................... 32 Praise and Pray to the Father .................................................................... 33 I Forgive the Foolishness of My Children Who Play at Being Gods ... 35 Prayer ........................................................................................................... 35 Humility and Patience ............................................................................... 36 I Am Here .................................................................................................... 37 I Cradle You on My Lap ............................................................................ 37 Offer the Rosary .......................................................................................... 38 The Time of the Harvest Draws Near: Fast - Abstain ............................ 39 Being the Axis of the Universe, I Marginalized Myself ......................... 41 Search for the Answer in My Loving Heart ............................................ 43 Leave Your Health in My Hands .............................................................. 44 MESSAGES 7 How Do You Want to Teach Your Children if You Do Not Give the Example? ...................................................................................................... 47 Please Obey ................................................................................................. 48 Console My Suffering ................................................................................ 49 I Suffered Poverty and Persecution .......................................................... 51 For the Priests .............................................................................................. 53 Open Your Hearts ....................................................................................... 53 The Hour Draws Near ............................................................................... 54 What a Beautiful Prayer of Praise ............................................................ 55 Lent ............................................................................................................... 56 I Pour Out My Spirit ................................................................................... 57 I Am Love Incarnate ................................................................................... 59 I Desire to Visit the House of My Elderly Children ............................... 60 Little Children ,You Are Growing............................................................ 61 Pray Much .................................................................................................... 62 Live My Will ................................................................................................ 63 Confess Your Indiscretions ....................................................................... 65 God’s Love ..................................................................................................