My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,<\/p>\n
It has been difficult for me to post anything for a while as I am dealing with permanent disability. \u00a0I thank all of you who are always so kind for your understanding. \u00a0Sometimes it is difficult to even get out of bed, but God provides and in the midst of suffering He gives His tender mercies. \u00a0If we unite our sufferings with those of Christ upon the Cross of Calvary, in every true Sacrifice of the Mass being celebrated throughout the world this day and every day until the end of time, all our sufferings become meritorious. \u00a0We must remember not to waste them. \u00a0By entering ourselves and emptying ourselves in the Sacred Heart of Jesus we are allowed glimpses of the eternal meaning of the Cross, of the glories of resurrection and restoration He intends for those who love Him.<\/p>\n
This lent, this “losing every negative thought,” let us suffer in our small way for those who are in horrific circumstances in other parts of the earth- Ukraine, Syria, Afghanistan and all the nations who are in the hold of terror and its servants. \u00a0We who live in the USA and the free nations of the world, those of the west that are on the brink of falling, we must be grateful for every day of liberty we enjoy. \u00a0We must also prepare for those days that are coming- those days of final tribulation that are being lived already by our brothers and sisters in the persecuted nations. \u00a0Take up your cross and follow Him. \u00a0Grace will be given when it is asked for. \u00a0May your lenten journey give you strength for the road ahead. \u00a0Without the cross there is no crown. \u00a0Without the Crown of Thorns there is no halo of light. \u00a0If there is no Good Friday in your life, there will never be an Easter Sunday.<\/p>\n
Almighty and Ever Living God, send us Your Holy Spirit that we may journey in this lenten season in the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Your only Son and Our Lord and Saviour. \u00a0Keep us in continual remembrance of those who suffer for Your Name’s sake and for Your Holy Church. For all those who endure tribulation for love of You. \u00a0Be merciful to us and thank you for calling us to serve You in joy and gratitude. \u00a0Amen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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