Thursday, February 23, 2023

Thursday, February 23, 2023

Thursday, February 23, 2023:

Jesus said: “My people, the freezing rain makes ice all over everything. It is a sign of the cold hearts to Me that need to get warmed up so you can let Me come into your hearts. Lent is a time of prayer and fasting so you can focus more on loving Me and loving your neighbor. You are continuing to see weather disasters, and some places are experiencing power outages where the ice weighed down on the power lines. Pray for your people so they have the means to stay warm during these ice storms.”

Prayer Group:

Jesus said: “My people, you know how difficult it is to have ice storms when you see thousands of people without electricity in a power outage. You are seeing many iced up driveways that makes it hard to walk on the ice. People, who do not have power, could have problems keeping warm in the winter. You, My son, have used kerosene heaters and wood fires to keep warm. You need to pray for people in the ice storm without power that they can keep warm with food to eat.”

Jesus said: “My people, your friend is brave to invite people to have a refuge practice run in Erie, Pa. The refuge builders learn many ways to provide heat, prepare the meals, and organize a perpetual Adoration when they have a practice run. I have directed some faithful people to set up refuges. It takes some thoughtful planning to prepare a refuge for what is needed. When you have an overnight practice run, this is what I desire that each refuge should try, so you are prepared for what you need.”

Jesus said: “My people, use this Lent to make fasting a part of your prayer life. Some days you can refrain from eating between meals. Maybe one or two days of the week you could fast from supper to supper. There are several ways to fast. You may want to make donations to your local food shelf as an example of almsgiving to help those people who are hungry. You can also pray your rosaries for a special intention. You can also spend some time with Me at a place of Adoration. When you have your Lenten devotions, you can improve your spiritual life.”

Jesus said: “My people, wars bring destruction and death wherever they are occurring, as in the Ukraine war. My people need to pray for peace to stop the killing and the destruction. There are evil people who want to take advantage of wars by making a profit in selling arms to both sides of a conflict. This is why some people want wars to lag on so they could profit from making the weapons. It is better to have peace than to cause or prolong wars.”

Jesus said: “My people, these are two means to help people, by coming to a funeral Mass or bringing food to the hungry people. When you come to a funeral, you are giving support to the family for their lost loved one. By honoring the deceased, you are giving respect to the life of that person who died. Bringing food to the hungry involves your effort to buy the food and share your gift with the poor and needy. There are many hungry people, who would appreciate your gift. Some people help the poor by helping with giving out soup at the soup kitchens. All of your good deeds will be rewarded with My graces.”

Jesus said: “My people, you are giving alms to people, but you can also pray for people as your gift to your neighbor. There are many people who are suffering for various reasons, so you could pray for a healing of a sick person or someone who is disabled. You could also visit people to share your prayers with them at a hospital or even in a jail ministry. People will appreciate your offer to help them both physically and spiritually. I love all of you and these ways are how you could show your love for your neighbor.”

Jesus said: “My people, during Lent you could show Me how much you love Me by coming to daily Mass and even making some visits to My Blessed Sacrament in My tabernacle or in Adoration of My Blessed Sacrament in the monstrance. When you come and pray quietly in front of Me, I can talk to your heart and help you in any of your needs or troubles. I am always willing to assist you in your prayer requests because I know how difficult it is to suffer through your human experiences. You know how I suffered death to bring salvation to your souls. Make an extra effort this week to make time to come to Confession, so you can cleanse your soul, and I can heal your spiritual wounds. Keep your soul clean of sin and you will be ready for when I will call you to your judgment.”