Today’s Consuming Fire Meditation- – A Daily Dose of the Flame of Love Diary Served Up with Today’s Scriptures

Friday of the Thirty Fourth Week of Ordinary Time

The Kingdom of God Is Near

Wherever you go,

let it be felt that you partake every day in the heavenly banquet. Desire

that everyone have this same yearning. Let the coming of My

Kingdom be the only object of prime importance in your life. (August 16, 1962)

Today’s Readings: Jesus told his disciples a parable.
“Consider the fig tree and all the other trees.
When their buds burst open,
you see for yourselves and know that summer is now near;
in the same way, when you see these things happening,
know that the Kingdom of God is near. (Luke 21)

Prayer Meditation- Lord the Kingdom is here now but not yet. Because Your Kingdom has not come in its fullness as it will at the end of time. And yet You told us that the Kingdom of God is within us (Luke 17:21). And do we live like we are already in the Kingdom? Is it apparent wherever we go that we partake in the heavenly banquet of the Mass? Do we live Spirit filled lives? Let the coming of the Kingdom right now in our hearts as well as when it comes on Earth as it i

s in Heaven be our purpose and may we desire that everyone has the same yearning for the God who yearns for us!

Today’s Consuming Fire Meditation- – A Daily Dose of the Flame of Love Diary Served Up with Today’s Scriptures

Thanksgiving Day

Fashioned According to His Will

He told me to live a life pleasing to God and that His Will will become clear for me. With this advice, peace returned to my soul and I experienced a day of great joy. (Elizabeth) (January 18-19 1963)

Today’s Readings: And now, bless the God of all,
who has done wondrous things on earth;
Who fosters people’s growth from their mother’s womb,
and fashions them according to his will!
(Sirach 50)

Prayer Meditation- Lord, today we come to You with thanksgiving! With gratitude in our hearts, we thank You most of all for being a God who cares for us and fosters our growth from our mother’s womb and fashions us, if we cooperate, according to Your Will. To live a life pleasing to God with peace and joy we must first of all be grateful for all that You have given us. Let us count our blessings not only today but every day and surrender each day with gratitude to Your Holy Will which is Love and Mercy itself!

Today’s Consuming Fire Meditation- – A Daily Dose of the Flame of Love Diary Served Up with Today’s Scriptures

Wednesday of the Thirty Fourth Week of Ordinary Time

Great and Wonderful

With His enlightened words, He poured out the wonderful grace of the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of

Power, and the wonderful light of the Holy Spirit enlightened my soul. (Elizabeth) (March 24, 1963)

Today’s Readings: “Great and wonderful are your works,

Lord God almighty. (Revelation 15)

Prayer Meditation- Lord as we come to the end of the liturgical year and meditate in the daily readings on when You will come back in glory let us take this time just to praise You Lord for all of the graces that You continue to pour out on us! No matter what circumstances we may be in we know that Your works are great and wonderful- may the light of Your Holy Spirit enlighten our hearts, minds, and souls today! Let us sing to You a new song each day in thanksgiving and in praise!

Today’s Consuming Fire Meditation- – A Daily Dose of the Flame of Love Diary Served Up with Today’s Scriptures

Memorial of Saint Cecilia

All Things Are Passing

Jesus: “You know, do you not, that I invited you to My private

war camp? Do not be attracted by the passing comfort of this

world. The coming of My Kingdom must be your only purpose in

life. My words will reach a multitude of souls consecrated to Me.

Trust! My grace will be with you and I will help all of you in a miraculous

way.” (August 8, 1962)

Today’s Readings: While some people were speaking about
how the temple was adorned with costly stones and votive offerings,
Jesus said, “All that you see here–
the days will come when there will not be left
a stone upon another stone that will not be thrown down.” (Luke 21)

Prayer Meditation- Lord, we have come to understand that nothing is permanent and all things are passing. We will not always be able to count on the things we thought were so solid in this world. And yet Lord, we know that we can count on Your Kingdom which will come on Earth as it is in Heaven and that even now reigns in our hearts. So let us not be worried about the passing comforts of this world but dedicate ourselves in trust to Your Grace and Mercy which will never leave us or forsake us (Deuteronomy 31:8)  no matter how uncertain life may seem.

Today’s Consuming Fire Meditation- – A Daily Dose of the Flame of Love Diary Served Up with Today’s Scriptures

Memorial of The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Sing and Rejoice O Daughter Zion

Human words cannot express what I have prepared for all of

you. I await your arrival with a rich gift. My Heart will rejoice at

your arrival. (Jesus) (October 4, 1962)

Today’s Readings: Sing and rejoice, O daughter Zion!
See, I am coming to dwell among you, says the LORD.
Many nations shall join themselves to the LORD on that day,
and they shall be his people,
and he will dwell among you,
and you shall know that the LORD of hosts has sent me to you. (Zechariah 2)

Prayer Meditation- Today we celebrate the presentation of Our Lady in the Temple! Our Lady by tradition lived in the Temple from the age of three years old and she entered the Temple with joy united to Your Holy and Divine Will! Our Lady can indeed sing and rejoice because with Her prayers in the Temple she yearned and longed for the coming Messiah, having no idea She would be the Mother of God! And with Our Blessed Mother we can long and pray for the coming of Your Kingdom through the Flame of Love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Let us present ourselves today to You in prayer and thanksgiving because human words cannot express what You have prepared for those who love You! (1 Corinthians 2:9)

Today’s Consuming Fire Meditation- – A Daily Dose of the Flame of Love Diary Served Up with Today’s Scriptures

The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Coming of the Kingdom

“Each night, My little one, ask yourself what you have done for the coming of My Kingdom. Never be content with yourself. There is no room on earth for self-satisfaction. (Jesus) (August 28, 1962)

Today’s Readings: Then he said,
“Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”
He replied to him,
“Amen, I say to you,
today you will be with me in Paradise.” (Luke 23)

Prayer Meditation- Lord, today we honor You in this beautiful and Holy Solemnity as Christ the King. But Lord, You came not as an earthly King in power and might but as our humble suffering servant who laid down Your Life for us that we would also be in Your Kingdom. Your Kingdom is meant to reign in all hearts! Yet we know that at this time in our world that You do not in so many. There are many “good thieves” out there that with just a little bit of good will are ready to open their hearts to Your Lordship. Lord, let us ask ourselves, what are we doing to bring Your Kingdom into all hearts- even if we think we are doing a lot, we are just unprofitable servants! Let us never be content with ourselves but let us each day ask ourselves what are we doing to bring Your Kingdom here right here right now in our own hearts and in the hearts of others. Let us surrender to You any territory in our hearts where You are not yet reigning- Thy Will be done, Thy Kingdom come- Fiat!

Today’s Consuming Fire Meditation- – A Daily Dose of the Flame of Love Diary Served Up with Today’s Scriptures

Saturday of the Thirty Third Week of Ordinary Time

This Is How I Fight My Battles

I see your perseverance and I am rewarding you in advance for that.

Just so you not be distressed, I will mention a little detail which

pleases me and is for your merit. Many people in your neighborhood

have known you for years. You have fought your great battles

before their eyes. Many admire you and even your enemies speak

of you with respect. I am pleased to hear that. A mother is pleased

to hear one of her children is recognized as being good. And you

are my daughter, twice over. (Mary) (November 19, 1962)

Today’s Readings: Blessed be the LORD, my rock,
who trains my hands for battle, my fingers for war. (Psalm 144)

Prayer Meditation: Lord why is it that everyday is just a battle! Life on earth is just a battlefield. Every day it is always something- family difficulties, work problems, financial concerns, illness, and just feeling down and discouraged if we take it all in without Your Help. And we wonder where You are!  But Lord You promise us in today’s Psalm that You train our hands for battle, our fingers for war! And You see us, fighting our great battles even if nobody else sees. Lord, there is a song called Surrounded by Michael W. Smith which goes like this over and over-  this is how I fight my battles!  And the song starts with Isaiah 61:3- that we are to put on the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. So let us praise You in all circumstances and pick up our weapons, The Holy Rosary because our fingers are indeed trained for war when we unite ourselves with You and the Blessed Mother! Because the battle belongs to You! (1 Samuel 17:47)

Today’s Consuming Fire Meditation- – A Daily Dose of the Flame of Love Diary Served Up with Today’s Scriptures

Friday of the Thirty Third Week of Ordinary Time

Hanging on His Word

“If I see your confidence, I am obliged to you, and you can have

anything from Me. I do not restrain Myself. I stay right before you with the love of My Heart to

make you happy.” (Jesus) (August 6, 1963)

Today’s Readings: How sweet to my palate are your promises,

sweeter than honey to my mouth! (Psalm 119)

Prayer Meditation- Lord, we stand on Your Promises, the Promises that are in Your Word! Each day Lord, rather than give in to feelings, anxiety, worries and even despair- let us pick up Your Word and say Your Promises out loud! Let us with confidence and trust hang on Your Every Word because You have promised that You will never leave or forsake us! (Matthew 28:20). Let us hang onto to Your Words (Luke 19:48) as they did in Today’s Gospel!

Today’s Consuming Fire Meditation- – A Daily Dose of the Flame of Love Diary Served Up with Today’s Scriptures

Memorial of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary

Don’t Miss the Time of Your Visitation

You can now recognize that I gave you peace not because the absolution was truly valid, but rather through a command of your confessor. If you had not accepted this command, your soul would have been shipwrecked once and for all.” (Jesus) (July 17, 1965)

Today’s Readings:

For the days are coming upon you
when your enemies will raise a palisade against you;
they will encircle you and hem you in on all sides.
They will smash you to the ground and your children within you,
and they will not leave one stone upon another within you
because you did not recognize the time of your visitation.” (Luke 19)

Prayer Meditation- O Lord, Your Love is here, Your Love is now! We have only today to love and worship You! To trust and obey! To listen to Your Voice through Your Word and through Your Sacraments including through our confessors. O Lord let us not miss the time of our visitation- protect us from all of our enemies including our own selves that would hem us in and encircle us and would put a wall between our souls and Your Grace!

Today’s Consuming Fire Meditation- – A Daily Dose of the Flame of Love Diary Served Up with Today’s Scriptures

Wednesday of the Thirty Third Week of Ordinary Time

Thirty Third Wednesday of Ordinary Time

Faithful In Small Things

You are a small instrument, just like the little match that you hold in your hand. Do not be surprised by what I tell you. With one strike of the match, I will enkindle in millions of souls the Flame of Love of My Mother.” (Jesus) (January 16, 1966)

Today’s Readings: The first came forward and said,
‘Sir, your gold coin has earned ten additional ones.’
He replied, ‘Well done, good servant!
You have been faithful in this very small matter;
take charge of ten cities.’ (Luke 19)

Prayer Meditation- O Lord, we are the smallest of Your instruments and yet if we are faithful and trustworthy You will grow Your Kingdom through us! Let us not bury our talents in the ground but let us leave nothing on the table as we use the gifts You have given us for Your Glory! Let us be the little match knowing that we have no talents that do not come from You to

enkindle the fire of Your Flame of Love in millions of souls! All we have to do is be faithful, one “yes” to Your Will at a time.