Restore us, Lord God Almighty;
make your face shine on us, that
we may be saved.
‐ Psalm 80:19
Lately, I've been extra-focused on the Holy Face Devotion. After the November 2024 election ended, I committed myself to praying more diligently for my country: for blessings on the incoming presidential administration and for the defeat of radical politicians, especially those with Communistic/Socialistic-leanings, who push their erroneous and atheistic ideologies in the US. I've come to understand more clearly that their growing influence is a root problem in our present society and is actually the fulfillment of one of the Virgin Mary's predictions given at Fatima in which she stated that Russia will spread her errors [Communism] throughout the world if her requests weren't heeded; apparently, not enough people responded to Our Lady of Fatima and, as a result, history has abundant examples of how Communism has left a wake of misery in its path; America, too, despite professing to be a staunch democratic government, has not been immune from the infection of Marxist teachings.
But even way before Fatima, in the mid-1800s, our Lord had already warned us of the advent of Communism and its evils through the French Carmelite mystic, Sr. Marie of St. Peter (d. 1848). In October 1846 she recorded this:
"What filled my soul with sadness was an interior light which Our Lord granted me, by which I saw that God’s justice was preparing to send us still other chastisements. Our Lord communicated to me that this time he would use as the instruments of punishment, not the elements, but the malice of revolutionary men."
On March 27, 1847, the nun documented yet another encounter with Jesus:
"Our Lord commanded me to make war on Communists because he said they were the enemies of the Church and of her Christ. He told me also that most of these wolfish men who are now Communists had been born in the Church whose bitter enemies they now openly declare themselves to be."
As a way of combating this godless philosophy and its adherents, Jesus revealed the Holy Face Devotion to Sr. Marie, along with the "Golden Arrow" prayer, as a means of spiritual combat. So following Sr. Marie's lead, I am now saying the prayer daily - specifically during the Elevation at Mass - for the express intention of having the USA experience a renewed spirit of morality and for all our government leaders, especially the Marxist, to be given the grace of conversion and to peacefully work for the common good of all Americans.
Heavenly affirmations have since followed.
For example, just yesterday - Saturday, 11/23/2024 - I received a remarkable sign directly related to the Holy Face Devotion. It was in the form of a photo I snapped after again spending time in prayer at the outdoor Marian Shrine on the grounds of St. John Vianney Church in Kailua.
For me, the Holy Face is clearly discerned in the clouds. I didn't initially see the image at the time I aimed my cellphone towards the sky, but only noticed the face after. How personally relevant and also encouraging for all of us to know that Jesus pays attention to our prayers!
This ministry invites all readers to also invoke the power of the Holy Face Devotion against the forces of darkness operating in our/your country; to frequently utilize the Golden Arrow Prayer to combat their destructive works. As the US transitions from one administration to another in January 2025, there will undoubtedly be challenges but I firmly believe that if more people practice this devotion, our country will ultimately be better off.
Look to the Lord and his strength;
seek his face always.
- Psalm 105:4
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