Holy Relic Visitation: Our Lady of Fatima Prayer Group, 9/27/2014

In just six days, the USA will have a new Blessed; one of the few American-born Servants of God to reach this significant stage in the Canonization Process.  The Blessed's name is Sr. Miriam Teresa Demjanovich... and our group celebrated her, venerated her, and reflected on the message of her life and writings: Holiness is possible for all!

  

Our group especially invokes the help of

Our Lady and Bl. Alexandrina of Balazar

during our prayer time.  Last night, we

also invoked Sr. Miriam Demjanovich,

whose clothing relic was displayed on

our host's home shrine.

For those not familiar with Sr. Miriam Teresa, she was a member of the Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth in New Jersey who died in 1927 at the tender age of 26-years-old.  She was, apparently, a mystic-soul who suffered invisible stigmata, and her edifying and practical spiritual writings are compiled under the title of Greater Perfection.  I encourage readers out there to get to know Sr. Miriam Teresa - click here to start learning more about her.

We also had the joy of hosting two young adults last night - brother and sister - who came with their parents who are regular participants of our monthly prayer.  The siblings participated actively as one read the day's Scripture Passage (Ecclesiastes 11:9-10) and its accompanying reflection; the other read the September 25th Medjugorje Message.  Coincidentally (or more like providentially), everything - Sr. Miriam Teresa, the Scripture Reading, and the Medjugorje Message - all came together harmoniously as a message aimed primarily at the youth... so it wasn't surprising that our Lord lead these two young people to our prayer meeting last night.  Hopefully, they got His message.

Reaching out to our youth through Love,

Respect, Prayer, & Christian Fellowship.

Let us always remember to include the spiritual well-being of our young people in our prayers and devotions.  The youth will one day be running the show so we really need godly ones.

The rest of the evening was topped off by a beautiful Rosary Prayer, meaningful petitions, and of course... an awesome potluck - thank you, Jesus!

Rosa Mystica Pilgrim Visitation & Speaking Presentation3: Young Residence, 9/25/2014

 

Last night, I was re-invited to the Young Residence in Hawaii Kai to give another faith-sharing presentation to their Basic Christian Community (BCC) cell group.  The topic was on the Rosa Mystica Devotion - as revealed in the Montichiari-Fontanelle apparitions - since it was their group's turn to host the BCC Rosa Mystica pilgrim statue (the smaller image pictured at right).  The evening turned out to be a great night of grace and  spiritual edification, as  participants welcomed Our Lady's message with enthusiasm, faith, and their own personal insights into Marian Apparitions.

 

For those not familiar with the Rosa Mystica apparitions, which occurred in Italy from 1947 to the 1980s, Our Lady delivered a series of messages to a woman named, Pierina Gilli, that were heavily focused on praying and making sacrifices for priests and other consecrated religious.  It was a message that was highly prophetic in light of what's happened in past years concerning decreased vocations and the many priest-abuse scandals.  The devout audience easily understood the urgency of the message and seemed to take it to heart, too, which left me with a sense of satisfaction knowing that I had successfully passed on Mary's requests.

 

Before concluding this posting, I have one quick testimonial to share in regards to the evening... and it concerns me, personally.  I had fractured a toe on my right foot almost two weeks ago and it's been a painful healing process, but throughout yesterday I felt spiritually urged to bring my own large Rosa Mystica statue to the presentation.  So prior to leaving my home, I debated on whether, or not, I would bring the heavy statue (pictured above) since I would have to hand-carry it, and my foot was giving me problems.  In the end, I followed my soul's promptings, and I'm glad I did, because many people were very touched by Our Lady's aura of presence through the statue.  But that wasn't the end of it...

 

During the talk, I was unexpectedly "slain in the spirit" and awoke from it to find myself lying on the floor.  I picked myself up and continued with the presentation with no other apparent manifestations from the Holy Spirit.  What I did realize after the talk ended was that the pain in my foot had gone!  I was able to pack-up my electronic equipment and carry my statue with no discomfort.  It was a remarkable blessing and I give complete credit to our dear Blessed Mother, the Rosa Mystica.  It all just goes to show what a loving and caring mother we have in Our Lady.  Thanks and praises be to God for her!

 

With that said, my gratitude and prayers also goes out to the Young's and their BCC members.  God bless them all... and may the Rosa Mystica continue to guide, bless, and inspire them.

 

Monthly Messages from the Queen of Peace of Medjugorje: September 2014

O Mary, Queen f Peace, pray for us who have recourse to thee.

Our Lady's Monthly Message to the World on September 25th:
   "Dear children! Also today I call you to also be like the stars, which by their light give light and beauty to others so they may rejoice. Little children, also you be the radiance, beauty, joy and peace – and especially prayer – for all those who are far from my love and the love of my Son Jesus. Little children, witness your faith and prayer in joy, in the joy of faith that is in your hearts; and pray for peace, which is a precious gift from God. Thank you for having responded to my call."

Our Ladys' Special Message to Mirjana Dragicevic-Soldo on September 2nd:
   "Dear children, I, your mother, am coming anew among you out of love which has no end, from endless love of the endless Heavenly Father. And as I am looking into your hearts I see that many of you accept me as a mother and, with sincere and pure hearts, you desire to be my apostles. But, I am also the mother of those of you who do not accept me and who, in the hardness of your hearts, do not desire to come to know the love of my Son. And you do not know how much my heart suffers and how much I pray to my Son for you. I pray to Him to heal your souls because He can do so. I pray to Him to illuminate you with the miracle of the Holy Spirit so that you may stop, always anew, betraying, cursing and wounding Him. With all my heart I pray for you to understand that only my Son is the salvation and the light of the world. And you, my children, my dear apostles, always carry my Son in your hearts and thoughts. In this way you are carrying love. All those who do not know Him will recognize Him in your love. I am always beside you. In a special way I am beside your shepherds because my Son has called them to lead you on the way to eternity. Thank you, my apostles, for your sacrifice and love."