The Use Of Natural Goods In The Divine Will

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. (1 Corinthians 10:31)

Volume 11, September 29, 2012

Another day, having read in a book about a female saint who first had almost no need of food, and then needed to feed herself very often – her necessity being such that she reached the point of crying if they would not give her something – I remained concerned, thinking about my state, since once I used to take very little food and I was forced to bring it up, and now I take more and I do not bring it up. And I was saying to myself: ‘Blessed Jesus, what is this? I consider this as my lack of mortification; it is my badness that leads me to these miseries.’ And Jesus, on coming, told me: “My daughter, do you want to know why? Here I am to make you content. At the beginning, in order to make the soul completely my own, to empty her of all that is sensible and to place in her all that is celestial and divine, I detach her even from the necessity of food, in such a way that she almost does not need it. So, finding herself in this condition, she touches with her own hand that Jesus alone is enough, that nothing is necessary for her any more; and the soul rises high, she despises everything, she cares for nothing else – her life is celestial. After I have established her well, for years and years, no longer fearing that what is sensible might cause her even a shadow of an impression – because after the soul has tasted the heavenly it is almost impossible that she might appreciate dregs and dung – I give her back to ordinary life, because I want my children to take part in the things created by Me for love of them, according to my Will, not to their own. And it is only for love of these children that I am forced to feed the others. Not only this, but to see these celestial children take the necessary things with sacrifice, with detachment, and according to my Will, is for Me the most beautiful reparation for all those who use the natural things not according to my Will. How can you say that there is badness in you for this? Not at all. What’s wrong with taking, in my Will, a little more or a little less of dregs? Nothing – nothing. In my Will there can be nothing evil, but always good, even in the most insignificant things.”

In The Arms Of The Angels

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

Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, archangels

In The Arms Of The Angels

I woke up early that morning when I heard my guardian angel saying: “The angels and the saints are looking at you with great admiration.” The angel asked me to increase my profound adoration and praise for the Divine Majesty, “Because rare are those chosen to receive graces to that extent.” (Elizabeth) (November 17, 1962)

Today’s Readings: You will see greater things than this.” And he said to him, “Amen, amen, I say to you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.” (John 1)

Prayer Meditation- Lord today we are reminded that we are surrounded by the Holy Angels who protect us and guide us! Lord may we increase our praise and adoration for You, Lord of Hosts because the Kingdom of Heaven is right here and right now but veiled in this world- in the world to come we will see clearly what eye has not seen for those who love You! (1 Corinthians 2:9). As You told the Apostle Nathaniel- the best is yet to come!

How there can be no imperfections in the Divine Will, and one must enter into It completely naked. One who does not do the Divine Will destroys the Divine Life within himself, and this is a crime which deserves no pity. How the Divine Will alone is rest. Scourges.

 And he said, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return; the Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” (Job 1:21)

Volume 23-September 28, 1927

My daughter, in my Divine Will there can be neither imperfections nor badness. My Will has the purifying virtue, and destroyer of all evils; Its light purifies, Its fire destroys even the root of evil; Its sanctity sanctifies the soul and embellishes her in a way that she must serve to make It happy and to let It take all Its delights with one who lives in It. Nor does It admit to live in my Divine Volition creatures who may bring imperfections and bitternesses within them; those would be things against Its nature, and therefore it could never admit them to live within Itself. Rather, what you say are impressions of uglinesses, of imperfections, of badnesses; and my Will uses them as footstool or as earth which It keeps under Its feet, and without even looking at them, It thinks about enjoying Its little daughter and placing on her lap Its acts, Its joys, Its riches to make her happy, so as to be able to enjoy from her happiness. My Will gives what It has, and does not admit within Itself things, even the slightest, which do not belong to It. Therefore, one who wants to live in It must enter into It completely naked, because the first thing that my Volition does is to clothe the soul with light, embellish her with divine raiments, and impress on her forehead the kiss of perennial peace, of happiness and of firmness. What is human has nothing to do within It – it has neither life nor a place, and the soul herself feels such disgust for what does not belong to my Volition, that she would lay down her life rather than take part in what does not belong to the sanctity of my Divine Will.”

Who Then Is This?

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Thursday of the Twenty Fifth Week of Ordinary Time

Who Then Is This?

Mary: “You have no reason to fear. Although we prepared your soul, you must unceasingly feel that you are an instrument in our hands. Attribute nothing to yourself. Fear is inevitable, it is a reflection of your pride. Do you think you are capable of anything? Devote yourself fully, my little one. Recognize your nothingness. We will lead you.” (Mary) (December 1, 1962)

Today’s Readings: Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening,
and he was greatly perplexed because some were saying,
“John has been raised from the dead”;
others were saying, “Elijah has appeared”;
still others, “One of the ancient prophets has arisen.”
But Herod said, “John I beheaded.
Who then is this about whom I hear such things?”
And he kept trying to see him. (Luke 5)

Prayer Meditation- Lord we praise You today because we read in the Gospel about how Herod is perplexed by who Jesus is. You see, Herod thought he was in control as he had already beheaded John the Baptist. And now there was a new prophet and he was curious. Herod represents the cynicism, corruption and worldliness so present particularly in the last century and today. Lord Jesus, when you were on the Earth You were humble and You attributed everything to the Father. And You are asking us Lord to be instruments of Your Grace in these times- not to fear as we recognize our nothingness as You lead us in Your Most Holy and Divine Will. Others may or may not say about us, who then is this, as we quietly make sacrifices and acts of reparation for the world we are in today, but let us be faithful, totally united to the Holy Trinity in all that we do for Your Glory!

Take Nothing For The Journey

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Memorial of Saint Vincent de Paul

Take Nothing For The Journey

“I grasp your hands. I will go with you. May our feet journey together.” (Jesus) (November 29, 1962)

Today’s Readings: He said to them, “Take nothing for the journey, neither walking stick, nor sack, nor food, nor money, and let no one take a second tunic.(Luke 9)

Prayer Meditation- Lord, on this journey of life we can load ourselves down with so many things- so many props, so many things we think we can’t live without. So many attachments! We all have them- money, food, need for approval, addictions, stuff! But Lord we can’t grasp Your Hands if we don’t fully let go- Lord help us to rid ourselves of whatever baggage is getting in the way of our walk with You! Because only You lead the way to the narrow road of life! (Matthew 7:14).

Our Forever Family

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Tuesday of the Twenty Fifth Week of Ordinary Time

Our Forever Family

My Mother accompanied Me everywhere with her love, her sacrifices and her prayers.  (Jesus) (January 17, 1964)

Today’s Readings: The mother of Jesus and his brothers came to him
but were unable to join him because of the crowd.
He was told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside
and they wish to see you.”
He said to them in reply, “My mother and my brothers
are those who hear the word of God and act on it.” (Luke 8)

Prayer Meditation- Lord God we thank You for the forever family You have given us in the Saints and particularly Our Blessed Mother! She accompanied You everywhere with Her sacrifices and prayers and She does the same for us! Our Mother and brothers and sisters in faith do Your Will-may we imitate them and do the same!

Place Our Lamps On The Lampstand

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

Monday of the Twenty Fifth Week of Ordinary Time

Place Our Lamps On The Lampstand

The Blessed Virgin revealed that the light of her Flame of Love filled not only me, but all my family members, and the Evil One could not lead them into sin. That is why their souls are strengthened and prepared to receive even more graces. (Elizabeth) (February 21, 1963)

Today’s Readings: Jesus said to the crowd: “No one who lights a lamp conceals it with a vessel or sets it under a bed; rather, he places it on a lampstand so that those who enter may see the light. (Luke 8)

Prayer Meditation- Praise You Lord Jesus that in these times in which we live Your Grace abounds even more than the sin that surrounds us! (Romans 5:20). We are living in the time of Divine Mercy, the time of the outpouring of the Flame of Love if we would just receive! Lord let us who are consecrated to You through Mary be ready for the Holy Spirit to fill us with Your Light so that it is not we who live but You through us! (Galatians 2:20). Lord let this light shine brightly in us, this Flame of Love, so that this light would move from heart to heart to heart! Come Lord Jesus into our hearts and fill us with Your Abundant Life which will overflow to all around us! (John 10:10)