8th May 2009 (Night Prayer)
My dear children,
There are many lessons you have been given to help you grow deeper in your spiritual journey. You have been asked to walk through the desert as part of your purification process. Many graces are received for those who accept the desert experience and learn to rely more on God and less on themselves. Do not avoid the time alone with your Lord and Saviour. He too, was sent by the Spirit into the wilderness where he was tempted by satan. You must be tested in your faith. Your faith must be planted in deep rich soil if it is to flourish and bear fruit which is lasting. I remind you once more that God your loving Father does not judge from outer appearances but from the heart within. Let your thoughts, words and deeds be pure and holy. Be careful my children as you too will be tempted. Do not fall into the traps which satan sets. Avoid those who gossip and speak ill of others. Your tongue is a small organ but it is dangerous when used for evil purposes. Put on your spiritual armour to protect you from the snares of the evil one. You are told in Scripture to be gentle as the lamb but as cunning as the fox. Be prudent and wise. Discern first and pray to know your Lord and God’s Will before speaking words which may course damage to the body of Christ. It is better to stay silent and to reach out in holy love than to rush foolishly ahead with words which are condemning or make a false judgment on those who cannot defend their actions. If you have a problem, take someone who can help you and approach the person whom you have the problem with. Seek always to forgive and to ask others to forgive you. Read Matthew 7: 1-5. Be reconciled with your Lord and God through the Sacrament of Penance and receive the grace to live your life anew. Learn to be holy as your Lord and God is holy.