26th November 2008 (Night Prayer)
My dear children,
Perseverance is the gift you need to embrace in this time of darkness and despair. Cling to your faith. Open your heart to the different ways of your Lord and God. Do not be narrow in your thinking. This was the downfall of the Scribes and Pharisees. They were all show and had no depth to their faith. They wanted to be noticed and expected the best seat at the table. You must be humble and unassuming and not want recognition and praise. Be happy to be the last. Endure the persecutions of those who mock you for the life your lead. Each one will be accountable for how they have lived their lives. Be wise in the choices you make. Let your faith be deep and lasting. You must nourish your faith well by the reading of Scripture, by reception of the Sacraments and by your time of quiet contemplation in prayer and communing with your Lord and God. Do not worry unnecessarily about situations which are outside your control. You must be more trusting and faithful to God’s promise for the coming to birth of a new Heaven and new earth. My children do not give into a sense of hopelessness and despair so easily. Trust and believe in the love of God – a love so deep and lasting it is beyond human understanding – a love which extended to the gift of His son Jesus who suffered, died and rose again to bring to birth the new Covenant of love. Never give up the hope you hold onto. Persevere through the most challenging situations and you will receive eternal rewards. Let the light and love of Lord Jesus burn brightly in your heart and light the path to the many that are lost in the darkness of sin and despair. Your faith must always be constant. Do not say you trust and believe and then be consumed with worldly worries. Cling onto the hem of Jesus garment – cling to the gift of faith, be steadfast in hope and be filled with holy love letting this Divine love flow out in an unending stream to the many in need.