#53 SUFFERING (PART I)
"FOR
I RECKON that the sufferings of this time are not worthy to
be compared with the glory to come, that shall be revealed in us.
"
-Romans 8:18
EXPERIENCE
"Remember, My child, I, as your Mother, fully understand the
great sorrow in your heart, for did I not give My Son to the Eternal
Father? Did I not have My heart torn asunder by this loss? Yes, My
child, I also had a human nature. I could cry; I could be
sorrowful. I felt a great sadness, My child. I feel, and I give
to you the simple lesson: It is only through experience, My
child, that can we have true compassion for the sufferer."
-Our Lady, September 14, 1976
ADAM AND EVE
"Yes, My child and My children, My Mother has meant to
preserve you upon earth without hurt, without suffering, but this cannot
be. The sin of Adam and Eve was so great that it has placed man
upon the earth to suffer. But once you have learned, My child and
My children, the true value of suffering you will understand that
through this suffering, accepted in good spirit and with firm
meaning as reparation for the souls in purgatory, the Eternal
Father shall bless anew those who have given themselves as
victims, victims offered to the Immaculate Heart of My
Mother." -Jesus, May 28, 1983
NEVER WASTED
"Yes, my sister, no suffering is ever wasted. For you must
accept it in the right light, knowing that even our dear Jesus suffered
upon earth at the hands of those He loved." -St. Theresa,
October 2, 1989
SMALLEST ACT
"You must all understand and practice penance. You must
understand the value of suffering; for each and every act of suffering,
discomfort, can be offered for the sins of mankind. Even the smallest
act of penance can save another." -Jesus, October 6, 1979
HOLY FATHER
"Yes, my child and my children, tell the world immediately
that the Holy Father suffers greatly, for he, too, has been given insights
in visions to know what lies ahead for him. But he is willing to suffer
all for the salvation of souls and the good of the Holy
Church." -St. Michael, November 1, 1985
MARTYRDOM
"My children, are there so few who will suffer for the
Faith? Are My children lost to the need for suffering and
martyrdom for the Faith? Do you not understand, My children, that
martyrdom means immediate entrance into Heaven. Is this not worth fighting
for?" -Our Lady, November 20, 1978
ASK FOR MORE
"Pray more and ask for more suffering, and the Father will
give you less. You see, the Father is most gentle,
Veronica." -St. Theresa, September 6, 19?5
PERFECTION
"It is through suffering that you will gain a measure of
perfection." -Our Lady, September 28, 1974
DESPAIR
"My children, remember, in the days ahead, for they will be
days of great trial and suffering; whenever you feel you despair, you
will say, My Jesus, My confidence!" -Our Lady, June 4, 1977
A REASON
"Many graces are given through suffering, My child. Many
souls can be recovered if you will accept in good spirit the
crosses and trials upon you. Offer them in abundance for the
recovery of your sisters and brothers. You will find the road
filled with roses. The cross will not hurt when you have a reason
for the suffering." -Jesus, June 8, 1972
PHYSICAL
"The graces gained from physical suffering when offered for
a just cause, a meritable cause, for those in purgatory the
graces are threefold." -Jesus, February I, 1978
VERONICA
"You, My child, were not chosen by accident. You were chosen
for your strength in suffering." -Our Lady, March 18, 1973
A PRICE
"Do not be affrighted, My child. For all who receive great
graces, much is expected of them. There is a price, My child, to
pay for Heaven. This price We ask of all is suffering, the way of
the cross. No man shall ever be greater than his Master."
-Jesus, November 20, 1978
THE SECRET
"Each time that you spot your soul, We shall have to send
severe penance.... We do not wish for you to do penance across
the veil; therefore, in your human state you must suffer much. It
is this manner that is used by the Father to prepare you when you
come over the veil. That is the secret, My child, of suffering.
For We keep, as you would say in your human language, a sheet for scoring:
those of merit, and those that do not add to merit. Each side
with non-merit We cleanse by suffering, trials. Learn, My
children, the value of suffering. They are sent to you for
reason, for much of your suffering is your salvation. Our Lady,
April 13, 1974
LIVES OF THE SAINTS
"The greatest trials are given, My children, to those who
are on the narrow road to the Kingdom.... If you will study the
past lives of your saints, My children, you will understand why I
say that penance and suffering are truly the way of the
cross." -Our Lady, October 2, 1976
PARENTS
"Do not be concerned of the sufferings of parents, for the
children shall bring many crosses to the households. This
suffering endured by the parents, My children, will make you more compassionate
to others. You will become companionable spirits through
suffering." -Our Lady, October 6, 197S
ONE GLIMPSE
"I assure you, My child, could man look into purgatory, he
would beg to find - he would search out every moment of his life upon
earth a manner to purge himself by penance and suffering. The years
are few upon your earth; time beyond the veil is forever and
endless." -Our Lady, May 22, 1974
PRIESTHOOD
"Remember, My child, and you will find your suffering much
easier to take if you will remember that each pain and each sorrow
means that you will offer it up for the priesthood." -Our
Lady, September 27, 1986
THREE PLAGUES
"However, these diseases [Legionnaires', Herpes, AIDS] that
came upon mankind originated through the merciful heart of the Eternal
Father. Sufferings were brought upon those who must cleanse their
souls to avoid hell." -Jesus, August 21, 1985