Monday, September 17, 2007

Monday, September 17, 2007

(St. Robert Bellarmine)

Jesus said: “My people, you have many needs in your daily lives on earth. Before you ask Me for anything, I know all of your needs. Many times you petition Me for jobs, for healing sicknesses, and in some cases for food or other necessities. I have told you in the Gospels: (Matt. 7:8) ‘For everyone who asks, receives; and he who seeks, finds; and to him who knocks, it shall be opened.’ Just as the centurion had faith that I could heal his sick servant, so My faithful need to have faith that I will answer your petitions. So do not worry about whether you will have food to eat, clothes to wear, or a shelter to stay. If I feed the birds of the air and dress the lilies of the field with color, surely you are worth more to Me than these. Call on My Name in faith for all of your needs, and I will provide for all of your necessities. By faith and seeking out employment with My help, you will be able to provide for yourself and your family. You will face many trials and testings in your life, but by patient endurance you will be given the grace to endure them. Keep trust and faith in Me in your prayers, and you will have nothing to fear or worry about.”

Jesus said: “My people, no matter how much you try to avoid your responsibilities, the shadow of My cross will always be upon you. It is not easy to follow the restraints of a holy life when you are faced with so many worldly temptations. If you are to gain eternal life in heaven, you must pick up your cross daily and follow My Will in obeying My Commandments. You should be subject to obedience to Me and your spiritual advisor, instead of doing only your own will. Those, who only follow what they desire, are not opening their hearts to My love or following My ways, but they are only following earthly ways. This earthly life will pass away,

but your spiritual life lives on forever. Your soul craves to be with Me in order to find true peace. Better to satisfy the desires of the soul over the desires of the body. Consecrate everything over to Me every day so I can use you in following your mission. Do not run from your cross, but take it up freely and lovingly so you can grow in your faith closer to being a saint to enter heaven.”