27th May 2008 (Night Prayer)
My children,
Do not be afraid to face persecution and alienation from those within your church community. Look to Scriptures to the journey of my Son Jesus and the words which stated “a prophet is not recognized in his own hometown”. Look also to my beloved Consecrated Son Pio and the suffering and hardship he endured for the salvation of many souls. He followed the little way by his obedience and is an inspiring example of endurance under incredible hardship. Look to him for guidance. Pray through his intercession for his help. He was a man who was mocked and treated with distain by those within his own community but he did not give into despair but endured these hardships for the salvation of souls. He was disciplined in his prayer life and suffered to wounds of Christ in full union with his Lord and Saviour to help in the salvation of countless souls. The fruits of his labour continue to be made manifest because of his commitment to serve God with a humble and giving love. I ask you to follow this path of littleness. Do not become weighed down with the heaviness of the cross you carry. Be filled with joy. Read 1 Peter 2:” 18-25 and 1 Peter 4: 12-16. Let your heart be filled with joy as you unite your little crosses to the cross of salvation which Christ Jesus carried to bring about the redemption of the sins of all humanity and to give a precious gift from your Heavenly Father of a new life lived in the fullness of His love through the grace of the Holy Spirit. Courage my little ones, will you endure these inconveniences for the salvation of the many lost and forsaken souls? This work you are asked to undertake is plentiful and few have the stamina and courage to last the long distance. Walk moment by moment with your Lord and God as His instrument of peace and love to all in need.