Once again, I (Maureen) see a Great Flame that I have come to know as the Heart of God the Father. He says:
“Children, your prayer life is the fruit of your spirituality. If you neglect your relationship with Me, this weakness is reflected in a distant relationship with Me – one that does little to lead you along the path of a deeper personal holiness. Such a weak relationship between us is reflected in lack of trust in My Provision. The weak soul does not comprehend My Strength.”
“When you pray, clear the atmosphere around you, leaving opportunities for distractions at a minimum. It is only then, you can distinctly hear and understand what I desire to communicate to you. When I inspire you towards any action through your prayers, you will have a strong sense of My Direction without doubts. Satan will be unable to confuse you or to take away your impetus.”
“Nonetheless, Satan does try to imitate My Spirit to misdirect you. Ask for the grace of true discernment at the onset of your prayers. Do not take pride in any direction you receive. Humbly accept My Direction. This is the sign of a worthy instrument.”
Read Ephesians 6:10-18+
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we are not contending against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having fastened the belt of Truth around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the equipment of the gospel of peace; besides all these, taking the shield of faith, with which you can quench all the flaming darts of the Evil One. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints.
Scripture verses asked to be read by God the Father. (Please note: all Scripture given by Heaven refers to the Bible used by the visionary. Ignatius Press – Holy Bible – Revised Standard Version – Second Catholic Edition.)
Once again, I (Maureen) see a Great Flame that I have come to know as the Heart of God the Father. He says:
“Children, when you settle down to pray, learn to abandon yourselves completely to Me. This is of necessity a learned behavior which I will teach you. Recognize what distractions or problems are in the way and give them to Me. This allows Me to take over your heart and your spirit. Only then, can I guide you and bring you along the path of purest holiness.”
“When you keep part of your heart attached to worldly concerns, that means you have not surrendered completely to My Divine Will. It is then that Satan moves in and attacks.”
“I am asking for a little booklet to be compiled concerning My Instructions on prayer – how to form in your hearts the best way to pray and how to avoid distractions when at prayer. These Messages* are as yet, not complete.”
Read Philippians 4:4-7+
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let all Men know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand. Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
+ Scripture verses asked to be read by God the Father. (Please note: all Scripture given by Heaven refers to the Bible used by the visionary. Ignatius Press – Holy Bible – Revised Standard Version – Second Catholic Edition.)
* The Messages of Holy and Divine Love given by Heaven to the American Visionary, Maureen Sweeney-Kyle at Maranatha Spring and Shrine.
Once again, I (Maureen) see a Great Flame that I have come to know as the Heart of God the Father. He says:
“Children, when you pray, make your prayers a direct communication between you and Me. Do so by surrendering to Me all your doubts, anxieties and confusion. Leave no obstacles between us which are often distractions Satan places in the way. Ask Me for help in all of this. I will appreciate your efforts and send angels to assist you in this. So often, I wish to inspire you according to My Divine Will, but your spirit is cluttered with worries and doubts.”
“These come to you when your spirit is weak in trust in My Omnipotent Power which is always at your disposal. When you trust the most, your prayers are the most powerful. Guard against Satan’s doubts by praying for trust.”
Read 1 Peter 5:10-11+
And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, establish, and strengthen you. To him be the dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
Scripture verses asked to be read by God the Father. (Please note: all Scripture given by Heaven refers to the Bible used by the visionary. Ignatius Press – Holy Bible – Revised Standard Version – Second Catholic Edition.)
Once again, I (Maureen) see a Great Flame that I have come to know as the Heart of God the Father. He says:
“Children, when in the course of your day you are met with problems and difficulties, depend on the grace that is just around the corner. Never despair of My Heavenly Hand which will guide you and lead you. Often, these problems exist to earn grace for you and for others. Problems are the way of saving other souls.”
“Grace is a difficult thing to trust in. You can’t see it. You cannot place a timeline on it. It all goes back to that one thing – trust. If you know Me and you love Me, you will be able to trust Me. Your trust in Me is commensurate with your love of Me. When troubles arise, just step back. Take a breath. Then, wait to see how I will resolve your difficulties. The more you believe in My Love for you, the easier it is to trust.”
Read Psalm 5:11-12+
But let all who take refuge in you rejoice, let them ever sing for joy; and do defend them, that those who love your name may exult in you. For you bless the righteous, O Lord; You will cover him with favor as with a shield.
Scripture verses asked to be read by God the Father. (Please note: all Scripture given by Heaven refers to the Bible used by the visionary. Ignatius Press – Holy Bible – Revised Standard Version – Second Catholic Edition.)
Once again, I (Maureen) see a Great Flame that I have come to know as the Heart of God the Father. He says:
“Children, in order to pray most fervently from your heart, you must first abandon all your petitions to Me. Then, with a contrite heart, seek My Forgiveness for all your sins as My Heart remembers them. Only then, does My Heart open wide to listen to your needs. It is then, I can open wide the resources of My Paternal Heart and let flow all the benefits I desire you to have.”
“Do not doubt any emotion of My Heart, but steadfastly stand before Me. I desire only the best for each of My children. Be deserving of My Best.”
Read Philippians 4:4-7+
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let all Men know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand. Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Scripture verses asked to be read by God the Father. (Please note: all Scripture given by Heaven refers to the Bible used by the visionary. Ignatius Press – Holy Bible – Revised Standard Version – Second Catholic Edition.)
Once again, I (Maureen) see a Great Flame that I have come to know as the Heart of God the Father. He says:
“In My Eyes, there is no difference between short-term and long-term plans. All needs to be brought under the auspices of My Divine Will. When you try to plan anything without including Me, you will have human error as a partner in your plans. Your decisions will be incomplete and erroneous without inspiration from the Holy Spirit. When you pray about your decisions, they will reflect Divine insight and knowledge beyond your own. You will not be so apt to face disappointment. Always allow Me to be your partner through prayer. In that way, we will make common decisions together.”
Read Galatians 6:7-8+
Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption; but he who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.
Scripture verses asked to be read by God the Father. (Please note: all Scripture given by Heaven refers to the Bible used by the visionary. Ignatius Press – Holy Bible – Revised Standard Version – Second Catholic Edition.)
Once again, I (Maureen) see a Great Flame that I have come to know as the Heart of God the Father. He says:
“Children, every present moment is an opportunity to become more holy or less holy, according to your choices. Become accustomed to accepting My Will in all situations. This requires depth in every virtue. You must be patient enough to see how My Will plays out in the long run. This requires trust in My Love for you. If you believe in My Love for you, then you, at the same time believe that all things which I permit lead to your salvation.”
“Live in this way and you will be at peace. You will trust Me.”
Read Psalm 9:9-10+
The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you.
Read Psalm 11:6-7+
On the wicked he will rain coals of fire and brimstone; a scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup. For the LORD is righteous, he loves righteous deeds; the upright shall behold his face.
Scripture verses asked to be read by God the Father. (Please note: all Scripture given by Heaven refers to the Bible used by the visionary. Ignatius Press – Holy Bible – Revised Standard Version – Second Catholic Edition.)
Once again, I (Maureen) see a Great Flame that I have come to know as the Heart of God the Father. He says:
“Children, once again, I remind you, the path to deep personal holiness is paved with selflessness. The soul who allows himself to be consumed with thoughts of his own personal welfare holds his heart far from Me. For such a one, even his prayers are consumed with personal needs and goals. To advance in holiness, allow your hearts to center on the needs of others – on how you can help others and not so much what you need yourself.”
“This is how My Son* prayed during His Passion – for the welfare of all whom He suffered for – for their conversion of heart and their salvation. Always consider the needs of others ahead of your own – in daily life and in your prayer lives, as well. Avoid focusing on how everything affects you. This is selfishness that every soul struggles with.”
Read Luke 23:34+
And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments.”
+ Scripture verses asked to be read by God the Father. (Please note: all Scripture given by Heaven refers to the Bible used by the visionary. Ignatius Press – Holy Bible – Revised Standard Version – Second Catholic Edition.)
October 15, 2022 Feast of St. Teresa of Avila God The Father
Once again, I (Maureen) see a Great Flame that I have come to know as the Heart of God the Father. He says:
“Children, make your goal today be advancement in the Chambers of Our United Hearts.* Never be satisfied with where you are spiritually. When you go deeper into these Sacred Chambers, the world around you is changed, as well. Your prayers are more powerful and the relationships in your life are more Christ-like. It is up to each one of you to decide what you must do to come deeper into Our Hearts.”
“If you are trying for a deeper relationship with Our United Hearts, then you will be at peace.”
Read 1 John 3:18-20+
Little children, let us not love in word or speech but in deed and in truth. By this we shall know that we are of the truth, and reassure our hearts before him whenever our hearts condemn us; for God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything.
+ Scripture verses asked to be read by God the Father. (Please note: all Scripture given by Heaven refers to the Bible used by the visionary. Ignatius Press – Holy Bible – Revised Standard Version – Second Catholic Edition.)
* See more on the Chambers of the United Hearts here:
Once again, I (Maureen) see a Great Flame that I have come to know as the Heart of God the Father. He says:
“The prayer of the rosary* is comprised of the repetition of the same prayer. Yet, every prayer is distinct in its recitation. The difference between prayers is the involvement of the heart when the prayer is said. Understand then, that some prayers are more fervent than others and therefore more powerful. It is important to pray away from distractions so that grace can consume your heart as you pray. You do not have to concentrate on your many needs as you pray. I know your needs. Sometimes what you think you need is not what you need. I know the difference between your wants and your needs. Leave the decision to Me as to what is best for you and for every particular situation. The outcome of your prayers is My Divine Will for you.”
Read Philippians 4:6-7+
Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
+ Scripture verses asked to be read by God the Father. (Please note: all Scripture given by Heaven refers to the Bible used by the visionary. Ignatius Press – Holy Bible – Revised Standard Version – Second Catholic Edition.)
* The purpose of the Rosary is to help keep in memory certain principal events in the history of our salvation. For Holy Love Meditations on the Mysteries of the Rosary (1986 – 2008 Compiled), please see: https://www.holylove.org/rosary-meditations or the booklet Heaven Gives the World Meditations on the Most Holy Rosary available from Archangel Gabriel Enterprises Inc. For a helpful site that uses Scripture to pray the Mysteries of the Rosary please see: https://www.scripturalrosary.org/BeginningPrayers.html
Once again, I (Maureen) see a Great Flame that I have come to know as the Heart of God the Father. He says:
“Children, be brave in any circumstance that life puts you in. Know that nothing takes place in your day that I am unaware of. My Provision is always upon you. I know the challenges you face. In any circumstance, prayer is your refuge. When you pray, you allow Me to take charge. In so doing, trust that the best outcome is on the way. Your trust is a consolation and never goes unrewarded. The soul who trusts is at peace.”
“Do not allow Satan to agitate you by pointing out all that could go wrong. That is the beginning of fear. Fear is the enemy of trust. Fear is from the enemy of your peaceful surrender.”
Read Romans 8:28+
We know that in everything God works for good with those who love him, who are called according to his purpose.
Read Philippians 4:6-7+
Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
+ Scripture verses asked to be read by God the Father. (Please note: all Scripture given by Heaven refers to the Bible used by the visionary. Ignatius Press – Holy Bible – Revised Standard Version – Second Catholic Edition.)
Once again, I (Maureen) see a Great Flame that I have come to know as the Heart of God the Father. He says:
“These days, many of My children are very proficient in modern forms of communication and can therefore stay close to each other, even when geographically they are far apart. The purpose of these Messages* is to stay close to you, My children, even though time and distance hold us apart. Most do not pray enough to know that prayer is the way to stay close to Me. Therefore, I cannot guide mankind past dangers and beyond. I try speaking to souls in many ways, through other people, through events and more, but most do not listen or do not seek My Input. This poor or lack of communication between Heaven and earth leaves the path open for Satan to misdirect souls on the way to their salvation.”
“Children, take the time daily to speak to Me – to listen to Me. I will listen. I will answer you in many and various ways because I love you.”
Read 1 Timothy 4:7-8+
Have nothing to do with godless and silly myths. Train yourself in godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.
+ Scripture verses asked to be read by God the Father. (Please note: all Scripture given by Heaven refers to the Bible used by the visionary. Ignatius Press – Holy Bible – Revised Standard Version – Second Catholic Edition.)
* The Messages of Holy and Divine Love given by Heaven to the American Visionary, Maureen Sweeney-Kyle at Maranatha Spring and Shrine.
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MARY, OUR LADY OF MEDJUGORJE
March 25, 1990
“Dear children, I am with you even if you are not conscious of it. I want to protect you from everything that satan offers you and through which he wants to destroy you. As I bore Jesus in my womb, so also, dear children, do I wish to bear you unto holiness. God wants to save you and sends you messages through men, nature, and so many things which can only help you to understand that you must change the direction of your life. Therefore, little children, understand also the greatness of the gift which God is giving you through me, so that I may protect you with my mantle and lead you to the joy of life. Thank you for having responded to my call.”
Once again, I (Maureen) see a Great Flame that I have come to know as the Heart of God the Father. He says:
“Children, spiritually it was a successful weekend. Certain spirits were confronted that had not been challenged in the past. I must warn you, however, Satan’s attacks against this Mission (1) are going to increase in strength and numbers. Always be prepared – not just at the time of the events. Understand, that this is a good sign – a sign that you are disturbing his evil plans. This is the age of his final battle. The Ministry (2) is in the way.”
“Do not fear. Your strength is from Me, My Son (3) and the Holy Spirit. In the end, Satan will be stripped of his power and will return to hell forever. He knows his time is limited and so too, his opportunities.”
“Clothe yourselves in courage – the courage that comes from above. Call upon Me in any threatening situation. I will never abandon you in your battles against evil. Holy Love (4) conquers all.”
Read Ephesians 6:10-18+
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we are not contending against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having fastened the belt of Truth around your waist, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the equipment of the gospel of peace; besides all these, taking the shield of faith, with which you can quench all the flaming darts of the Evil One. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints.
+ Scripture verses asked to be read by God the Father. (Please note: all Scripture given by Heaven refers to the Bible used by the visionary. Ignatius Press – Holy Bible – Revised Standard Version – Second Catholic Edition.)
(1) The ecumenical Mission of Holy and Divine Love at Maranatha Spring and Shrine.
(2) The ecumenical Ministry of Holy and Divine Love at Maranatha Spring and Shrine.
Once again, I (Maureen) see a Great Flame that I have come to know as the Heart of God the Father. He says:
“In the world, you are experiencing a change of seasons. A sign of this change is the colors of the leaves on the trees. In life, you do not notice the change of people’s motives for their actions, as they are hidden from sight. Very often, people are not what they seem to be on the outside. This is when you must pray that the Holy Spirit enlightens you, so that in any dealings with others you are dealing with what is Truth in their character and not pretense.”
“Sometimes people have selfish motives for hiding aspects of their past. This is why you must pray to be certain of who or what you are dealing with. In nature, there is no pretense. The seasons change without any selfish motives. They are subject to My Royal Order of time. Humans, however, make up their own agenda to suit their own needs. This is why you must pray when dealing with people in order to deal strictly with the Truth.”
Read 1 Peter 1:22+
Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere love of the brethren, love one another earnestly from the heart.
Read Ephesians 4:11-16+
And his gifts were that some should be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints, for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ; so that we may no longer be children, tossed back and forth and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the cunning of men, by their craftiness in deceitful wiles. Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by every joint with which it is supplied, when each part is working properly, makes bodily growth and upbuilds itself in love.
+ Scripture verses asked to be read by God the Father. (Please note: all Scripture given by Heaven refers to the Bible used by the visionary. Ignatius Press – Holy Bible – Revised Standard Version – Second Catholic Edition.)
Once again, I (Maureen) see a Great Flame that I have come to know as the Heart of God the Father. He says:
“Children, the way to please Me is to obey My Commandments. [1] This is how you earn your salvation. Please know that Holy Love [2] is the embodiment of all the Commandments – Love Me your God above all else and your neighbor as yourself. Do not make false gods of anything in the world. Not even your own survival. Do not be distracted by what is always best for you unless it is best towards your salvation. Pray to be cognizant of My Will for you.”
[1] God the Father provided a full explanation of His Commandments to visionary Maureen Sweeney-Kyle beginning June 24th and ending on July 3rd, 2021. To read or listen to this valuable discourse, please see: https://www.holylove.org/ten/
October 7, 2022 Feast of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary – 3:00 P.M. Service
(This Message was given in multiple parts over several days.)
Blessed Virgin Mary says:
“Praise be to Jesus.”
“Dear children, your rosaries(1) are the encouragement of peace in the world. They hold back the Arm of the Father’s Justice. It is your rosaries which prevent the release of still more virulent germ warfare in a plot which deepens in the heart of man.”
“Recently, this nation was ravaged by a savage hurricane.(2) Many lives and souls were lost. If your rosaries had been picked up and employed as this storm approached, it could have been weakened – even rerouted. As it was, the prayer effort was limited compared to the monster storm.”
“Dear children, your prayers are like the electric power you use in everyday life to make all things work together. When the power is off you lose the ability to do much. It is this way with prayers. Prayers are the power that enlists Heaven’s aid in hearts and in the world around you. Your rosaries have the power to change the future of the world and to mitigate much evil already set in motion. Satan does not want you to know these things. He does much to distract you and to keep you from praying.”
“Unite your hearts to My Immaculate Heart when you arise and I will help you to pray off and on throughout the day.”
“When you pray – trust that your prayers will make a difference. It is your faith that calls upon God’s Power more than fear. Make the path of prayer between your heart and the heart of God well-traveled. Do not wait for some impending disaster to pray.”
“Regard your rosary as the cord that connects you to God’s attentive Ear and His Power.”
“Dear children, today, I pray you will understand in your hearts just how powerful and important your fervent rosaries are. If each soul prayed one ‘Hail Mary'(3) a day, I could reclaim souls Satan is using to spread wars. Think then, the power of a whole rosary! Do you want to stop germ warfare? Pray your rosary. Do you wish to convert souls caught up in the world of pleasure and financial gain? Pray the rosary. Do you wish to convince skeptics of My coming here?(4) Pray your rosary.”
“If you truly believed in the power of My rosary, we could accomplish all of this and more.”
I (Maureen) see a Great Flame that I have come to know as the Heart of God the Father. He says:
“Children, please understand there is nothing more important than your own salvation. For that reason, Moses has come to help you towards your salvation.”
Now Moses is here holding the tablets of the Ten Commandments.(5) He says:
“My dear brothers and sisters, understand that it is your obedience to these Laws that leads to your salvation. Without your obedience, you will never see Heaven. Praise God for this information. Praise God for your obedience.”
He (Moses) is blessing us.
(1) The purpose of the Rosary is to bring souls closer to Jesus Christ by deepening one’s knowledge and love of Him. For the Holy Love Meditations on the Mysteries of the Rosary (1986 – 2008 Compiled) please see: https://www.holylove.org/rosary-meditations or the booklet Heaven Gives the World Meditations on the Most Holy Rosary available from Archangel Gabriel Enterprises Inc. For a helpful site that uses Scripture to pray the Mysteries of the Rosary please see: https://www.scripturalrosary.org/BeginningPrayers.html
(2) Hurricane Ian.
(3) The “Hail Mary” prayer: “Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.”
(4) The apparition site of Maranatha Spring and Shrine located at 37137 Butternut Ridge Rd in North Ridgeville, Ohio 44039
(5) God the Father provided a full explanation of His Commandments to visionary Maureen Sweeney-Kyle beginning June 24th and ending on July 3rd, 2021. To read or listen to this valuable discourse, please see: https://www.holylove.org/ten/
“I have come to draw you back into the reality that there is no time or space in Heaven. This is why, if you miss one day of a novena, you can recite it on the next day.”
“When I appear – not only here, but anywhere – I speak to all the angels of the people present, while I appear and speak to the visionary or visionaries. I guide these angels as to the welfare of those in their charge.”
“It is up to each individual to open his heart to heavenly inspiration during or directly after each apparition. Be open to My Sovereignty.”
“At the same time, realize that during these present moments – during or directly after an apparition – Satan tries to mislead and interfere. This is the reason, My dear, dear children, you should pray for discernment before an apparition and after this grace-filled event.”
October 5, 2022 Feast of St. Faustina Kowalska God The Father
Once again, I (Maureen) see a Great Flame that I have come to know as the Heart of God the Father. He says:
“Children, keep your hearts close to Me throughout the day so that the Holy Spirit can guide you. In this way, My Will is part of your every action and we act together to accomplish every good. When you practice this effort, soon it will always be a part of your every present moment.”
“You will see that the rosary* is a powerful weapon against Satan’s evil plans to destroy your peace. When your heart is in the midst of conflict, it is most difficult to know My Will for you. Remember, in your acceptance of all the present moment offers is your surrender to My Will.”
Read Ephesians 5:15-17+
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
+ Scripture verses asked to be read by God the Father. (Please note: all Scripture given by Heaven refers to the Bible used by the visionary. Ignatius Press – Holy Bible – Revised Standard Version – Second Catholic Edition.)
* The purpose of the Rosary is to bring souls closer to Jesus Christ by deepening one’s knowledge and love of Him. For the Holy Love Meditations on the Mysteries of the Rosary (1986 – 2008 Compiled) please see: https://www.holylove.org/rosary-meditations or the booklet Heaven Gives the World Meditations on the Most Holy Rosary available from Archangel Gabriel Enterprises Inc. For a helpful site that uses Scripture to pray the Mysteries of the Rosary please see: https://www.scripturalrosary.org/BeginningPrayers.html
I, “a soul” of MaryRefugeOfSouls, want to share some Christian (non Catholic) resources with you all, because I believe that they will help everyone in their relationship with God. However, before I introduce these resources to you, I want to share a personal story with you, so you all can be nurtured in the faith. *Note, I have told part of this story before.
Firstly, Catholic and Orthodox Christians are so blessed, because we have the gift of the Seven Sacraments, especially, the Most Holy Eucharist, and the fullness and richness of the Christian faith — 2000 years of Tradition and Holy Scripture — excluding the many hundreds of years that we inherited from Judaism. Yes, we are a blessed people.
However, despite having these many gifts from God for His Church, many of us do not know how to take advantage of these riches, so we can have an authentic, genuine relationship with Our Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. For years, I have spoken about the need for each of us to do Internal Adoration of the Holy Eucharist. This means spending “quality time” with Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. For years, I have spent about 20 to 40 minutes worshipping God in Holy Communion during and after Sunday Mass has ended. And God would bless me often with the gifts of tears and joy just spending alone time with Him in Holy Communion. I would never hear from God during my 40 minute Communions, but over the years, I would grow in God’s Peace in my soul. And I believe all those times I gave of myself in Holy Communion to God, prepared me for when Jesus began to speak privately in my soul to me a few years ago.
Fast forward a few years from when Jesus first spoke to me during prayer time, I want to say, I always felt comfortable knowing Jesus as my friend, because the Holy Bible reveals to us so much of His human-ness, as well as from reading private revelation from the Saints and holy people. For me, it has always been easier to relate to Jesus than to God the Father or the Holy Spirit, whom seemed more distant to me as Divine Persons. I say this, despite the fact, that I always addressed my prayers to The Father and the Holy Spirit is very active in my life, blessing me with graces, especially, in creating this blog, MaryRefugeOfSouls.
Now, one night, I was doing my prayers with tears in my eyes, as I often am emotional with praying — and of course, I addressed them to God the Father as usual. Well, as I was praying, I heard a whisper. I heard the word, “Papa”, spoken clearly and distinctly in my soul. And when I heard the word, “Papa”, I immediately pushed it aside, as I distinctly said to myself, I cannot call God the Father, “Papa” — that is just way too intimate and private. I just felt if I called God the Father, “Papa”, I would disrespect God as the Almighty One and His Majesty.
However, the next night, the whisper came again during my prayers. I heard the name, “Papa”. But again, I was not comfortable. I resisted, as I could not bring myself to call the Father, “Papa”. It just did not seem appropriate in honoring God.
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, for two years, I resisted this nightly whisper to call God the Father, “Papa”, in my nightly prayers. Then, something remarkable happened. As I follow the daily messages at Holy Love Ministry (https://holylove.org), one day, God the Father said to the visionary, “I Am your Papa God”. Then, the next day, the visionary addressed The Father as “Papa God”, and God was pleased by this name. I was completely shocked and stunned. Our Father knew that I needed His permission to call Him, “Papa”, and I cried knowing He heard the cries of my tiny little heart just trying to please Him.
Today, I have a deeply close and loving relationship with both Jesus and Papa God. But, even these days, God will surprise me, as He works on capturing the totality of my heart. Let me explain.
I was very close to my dad — my human dad — when he was alive (he passed away in 2013). My dad was a wonderful influence in my life, from teaching me how to ride a bike to having a love for classical music. I was truly blessed to have a great relationship with my earthly dad.
Well, as often happens, Jesus was speaking to me in my soul and these days, after He speaks to me, oftentimes, Jesus will say to me, “now, Papa wants to speak with you”. There after, Papa will start speaking to me in my soul. However, this night was different. This time, Jesus said, “Dad wants to speak to you”, and upon saying those words to me, it stopped my heart for a beat.
Jesus and Papa had revealed to me a deeply embedded secret within my own heart.
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, up until that moment, I had been unwilling to recognize Papa God with the same love and intimacy that I reserved for my earthly father. And privately, I thought if I simply call the Father, “Papa”, and my earthly father, “dad”, I could maintain the differences between my relationships with my two Fathers, my Heavenly One and my earthly one.
But, Papa God truly wanted the totality of my heart. Yes, there is a recognition and a place for my earthly dad within my heart, but we as Christians are called to love God above all human relationships. So, here, Jesus was exposing a secret area of my heart that I was tightly holding onto. Moreover, Jesus did not say, “My Dad”, but He simply said, “Dad wants to talk to you”, which was an even more intimate way of calling Papa God for me. I was caught in my secret.
Nowadays, I am comfortable with calling Papa God with the names, Dad or even Daddy, because I recognize that I am not diminishing my relationship or respect for my earthly dad, because I love Papa God more. Also, as I have gotten to know better both Papa God and Jesus, I recognize how Jesus and Papa God are splitting images of Each Other. Jesus has led me to His Father, and Papa God has shown me how much He loves His Son, as I have learned how He created everything and every person as a gift for His Son, including me. I am an unique creation with something special to offer Papa and Jesus. We all are.
Meanwhile, God continues to work on capturing the “intimacies” of my heart. Because Papa God surprised me one day, just like Jesus did. One night, Papa spoke briefly to me. Then, Papa said to me, “I want you to speak next to My Spirit”, and this made me pause. For private reasons, I never really thought that God wanted me to have a close relationship with the Holy Spirit. So, I was stunned when Papa God introduced the Holy Spirit to me so intimately, by saying “My” Spirit, not “The” Holy Spirit. So, now, I am working on building up my relationship with the Holy Spirit, so I can be as close to Him as I am with Jesus and Papa God.
Its a work-in-progress.
So, now, how is this personal story of mine, related to the Christian (non-Catholic) resources that I desire to share with you all? It is related because each of us needs to develop an authentic, genuine relationship with God. It is in having a real, on-going relationship with Papa God and Jesus, that we as Catholics and Orthodox can learn a lot from our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ — the Protestants.
Now, I know that there are some traditional Catholics that are unwilling to even recognize Protestants as fellow Christians or that they could even possess legitimate spiritual gifts, like prophecy, healing, deliverance, etc. However, that is simply not the reality. The truth is Protestants are Christians, just as Catholics and Orthodox are Christians. The misunderstanding lies in the fact that God does not require the Seven Sacraments in order to be saved. Salvation is available to all persons who recognize God as the Creator and especially, in their recognition of Jesus as the Messiah. However, being ignorant of Jesus as the Savior, does not close the Gates of Heaven to any person. What matters is having a genuine love of God — even if it just a spark in the last moment of life and remorse for sin (obedience to the Ten Commandments). The difference that the Seven Sacraments make is that they impart graces for higher levels of glory in the Kingdom of Heaven, thus being invitations to love God in a deeper, more intimate relationship.
So, the Jews are not a lost race, and neither are the Protestants. Papa God loves His children even when they do not know His Son, Jesus, or have not been properly baptised. Just as hell never gives up on stealing a soul, Heaven never gives up on a soul’s salvation until the final decision is made at the moment of death. So, never give up on your salvation or the salvation of others. Your prayers may be someone’s saving grace, regardless of their background or faith.
*Note, I will write more on the subject of salvation outside the Catholic Church in a later commentary. Meanwhile, I recommend this earlier commentary by me:
Meantime, a biblical concept that Papa God and Jesus have been teaching me a lot these past few years is that “love covers a multitude of sins”. (1 Peter 4:8). This does not mean grave sins, which we must always strive to avoid and always needs to be confessed to God for forgiveness. But it refers to Holy Love (love of God above all and love of neighbor like self) in the context of obedience to the Ten Commandments.
The reason I bring this biblical concept up is because this is how the Protestants are sometimes able to excel in their relationship with Papa God and Jesus. It is so easy for us Catholics and Orthodox to be caught up in following rules and formalism, that we end up closing up parts of our hearts to God. This then can cause our relationship with God to stagnate, when the answer lies in simply opening up our hearts to deeper, more genuine and fulfilling love of God.
For example, if Papa God truly is my father in every sense of the word, even more so than my earthly dad, why was I closing up part of my heart to His all-encompassing Divine Love?
I have had to grow a lot in this area, which has been a challenge for me. But, honestly, learning more about the Heavenly Kingdom through reading books and watching videos made by Protestant Christians has helped me a lot. Firstly, it has challenged my Catholic faith – in a good way – as I have learned how salvation is a gift available to all people, not simply a privileged few. And secondly, the more that I have learned about God and Heaven, the more reasons I have gained for loving Papa and Jesus even more.
And so, to that end, here are the three Christian resources that I desire to share with you all that have given me glimpses into Heaven and the Mind of God and His Loving Character.
God bless and Much love in Christ, a soul
Book:
Encountering Heaven: 15 Supernatural Visions Of Heaven That Will Change Your Life Forever By Laurie A. Ditto
*Note, for those who cannot get the book, Laurie has done a collection of free videos opening up about her heavenly encounters. They are available on YouTube through Sid Roth’s Its Supernatural Network (ISN).
Book:
The Glory Of God Revealed By Donna Rigney
*Note, for those who cannot get the book, Donna has spoken about her heavenly visitations found in the book on a YouTube video through Sid Roth’s Its Supernatural Network (ISN).
Video:
Description: After his father divorced his family, John Fenn found comfort in a relationship with God. Following learning to forgive, while a pastor, he was given a mind-blowing, detailed tour of Heaven that will keep you wanting to hear more! You’ll hear about the houses, neighborhoods, children, families, etc. But oh, wait until you hear about the “Throne Room of God”–it’s mind-blowing!
*Note, John’s tour of Heaven begins at around 30 minutes into the video. However, I recommend watching the entire video, especially, if you are interested in developing your relationship with Papa God and forgiving past hurts and memories that wound your soul.
October 4, 2022 Feast of St. Francis of Assisi God The Father
Once again, I (Maureen) see a Great Flame that I have come to know as the Heart of God the Father. He says:
“Children, each one of you has just cause to be a victim soul. Divine Victimhood means you offer to My Paternal Heart every hardship and difficulty no matter how small or how great. To surrender to Me these crosses, means you accept them with bravery. Acceptance of your crosses places you in My army of victim souls. The greater My army, the stronger My defense in the world against evil. It is My army that allows Me to expose evil at its inception. If you are not working with Me to expose evil, then you are working against Me.”
“My army of victims souls is an army of souls of Light.”
Read Ephesians 5: 6-13+
Let no one deceive you with empty words, for it is because of these things that the Wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not associate with them, for once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), and try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. For it is a shame even to speak of the things that they do in secret; but when anything is exposed by the light it becomes visible, for anything that becomes visible is light.
+ Scripture verses asked to be read by God the Father. (Please note: all Scripture given by Heaven refers to the Bible used by the visionary. Ignatius Press – Holy Bible – Revised Standard Version – Second Catholic Edition.)
Once again, I (Maureen) see a Great Flame that I have come to know as the Heart of God the Father. He says:
“Always have hope in your hearts – hope in the grace of the present moment – hope in the ultimate decision of My Divine Will. Do not let the peace of your heart rest upon worldly provision but upon My Divine Provision. Depend upon My Intercession, as I always have your best interests at heart.”
“Be at peace, then, with the grace of the present moment. Surrender any discouragement to My Divine Will. That which opposes hope does not come from the Holy Spirit, but from an evil spirit. Always cover your heart each morning with the Precious Blood of My Son* and pray for St. Joseph, Terror of Demons, to protect you.”
Read Romans 5:1-5+
Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in our hope of sharing the glory of God. More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
+ Scripture verses asked to be read by God the Father. (Please note: all Scripture given by Heaven refers to the Bible used by the visionary. Ignatius Press – Holy Bible – Revised Standard Version – Second Catholic Edition.)
Mary Refuge Of Souls 