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SUFFERING (PART II)
"IF
THOU WILT REIGN with Me, bear the cross with Me.
For none but the servants of the cross find the way of bliss and
true light. "
-THOMAS A KEMPIS, THE IMITATION OF CHRIST, BOOK 3, CH 56
THE ROAD
"Accept all trial and suffering, knowing that the road in
this way will lead directly to the Kingdom of Heaven."
-Jesus, November 20, 1979
PARADISE
"Accept all suffering as My Son partook of the final dregs
of the chalice of suffering, to open unto all mankind the
treasures to be found in the spiritual Kingdom. Your reward shall
not be found on earth but in Paradise - the epitome of glory,
with the angels. It is the only reward that man should strive for
- all else is vanity, and passing." -Our Lady, November 21,
1981
GREAT VALUE
"The Eternal Father is most merciful, My children, and He
will chastise those He loves. There is great value in suffering. Many
will carry heavy crosses, My children, in the days ahead."
-Our Lady, December 6, 1975
THORNS THEN ROSES
"The good must suffer, for the thorns will be long, and they
will become abundant in the days ahead. But always remember, My
children: you must pass through these thorns to gather the roses.
And I say unto you as your Mother, I send upon you a full garden
of roses in graces." -Our Lady, December 7, 1978
JOY OF HEART
"Accept the trials and the sufferings of your daily life on
earth; and when the time comes, you will fully understand why
your cross was made heavy. And I assure you, My children, at that
time you will rise with joy of heart to know that you were given the
opportunity for your salvation." -Our Lady, December 24,1972
FORCED BACK
"The Father has found it necessary to send upon the world an
intervention. In this manner He plans to bring many back to their
senses. They have lost their way, having surrendered themselves
to the pleasures of the world. Many will return when they are
forced back by suffering." -Jesus, December 24, 1973
WISDOM
"Yes, My children, many times you must suffer, for in this
manner will you learn wisdom. Some decisions that you make upon
your own shall not bear good fruit." -Our Lady, December 24,
1979
PHYSICAL ILLNESS
"Many who suffer physical illness, be consoled that many
will be cured. But many will be asked to accept this suffering
for the release of souls incarcerated in purgatory. Your
suffering can be the instrument for the salvation of a fallen
soul." -Our Lady, December 25, 1971
TESTED
"You are all being tested like the metals in the fire. Only
those who are willing to suffer for My Son and accept the trials
that standing before My Son will bring them, will enter the
Kingdom. The numbers after the final count will be in the
few." -Our Lady, August 14, 1972
STARS
"The brightest stars in Heaven won their crowns through
suffering." -Our Lady, August 21, 1970
GOOD MUST SUFFER
"You ask, My child and My children, why must also the good
suffer? As it was in the beginning of time, so it will be now,
that no one shall be above the crucifixion or beyond it. In order
to reach the eternal life of Heaven, you must take up your cross and
follow My path." -Jesus, August 21, 1985
GREAT STRENGTH
"You will not understand the value of suffering. It is a
source of great strength of spirit." -Our Lady, September 6,
1975
THE CROSS BENEATH THE POSES
Hidden from all eyes
but only known to thee,
A treasure bought with suffering,
with sorrow and with glee.
Covered with the fragrance of heavenly perfume,
Nurtured with a confidence that Heaven would be soon.
Carried through the years along with care and grace,
Fostered by the memory
of His beloved face.
Lighter than a cloud,
softer than a flower,
The cross beneath the roses was surely Heaven's power.
-St. Theresa, May 20,
1969 Occulations from Heaven
OBEDIENCE
"For to whom much is given, much is expected; and discipline
and obedience means suffering and sacrifice. Unquestioning love,
unquestioning obedience, that is the only way to Heaven.
Accepting all suffering, and offering this for good cause." -Jesus,
May 30, 1981
CROSS WITHOUT CORPUS
"My child, many have asked about this cross without the
corpus. It is a symbol of the suffering that will be allowed to a
victim soul." -Jesus, June 5, 1975
NEVER WASTED
"My child, make it known that no suffering is ever wasted,
for there are graces following behind these crucibles."
-Jesus, June 8, 1973
BIBLE
"But you must remember, My child, for all the suffering that
is received, think and read your Book of life and love, the
Bible. Know that all who followed My Son had suffering, whether
of mind, spirit, or body." -Our Lady, June 18, 1992
FORGOTTEN
"My Son gave you a perfect example of His love. In His time
of suffering many also rejected Him, My child, and many now have
forgotten His suffering." -Our Lady, July 25, 1975
RESCUE
"Your acts of sacrifice and sufferings may also rescue your
brothers and sisters who otherwise would fall fast into the
abyss, for they have no one to sacrifice or do penance for them,
My child. We ask for many victim souls, My child, victims for the merciful
heart of My Son, victims who will offer themselves for the
balance to mankind." -Our Lady, February 10, 1975
PATIENCE
"You will listen to My Mother and accept Her counsel. For
all of the sufferings endured with patience, My children, graces
in abundance shall be given to you." -Jesus, February 10,
1977
SMALL CROSSES
"All of the sufferings you must endure are but short and
small crosses, My children, in comparison to everlasting life
over the veil." -Our Lady, April 9, 1977
PERSEVERANCE
"The children of light shall go forward with great
perseverance, knowing that they will carry a heavy cross. For no
man shall enter the Kingdom of Heaven unless he picks up his
cross and follows My Son. The road shall not be an easy one, My children.
It will be filled with thorns amid the roses. However, as you
progress in sanctity, you will find, My children, that you will
relish this opportunity through suffering to gain another soul.
When many graces are given to a human being much is expected of
him." -Our Lady, May 3, 1978
EARN THEM
"Our graces are not given lightly. You must earn them, My
child, and these will come to you with great suffering."
-Jesus, May 10, 1972
GREAT JOY
"Penance is severe, My child, but at the end of penance
there is a great joy." -Our Lady, May 13, 1978
NO MORE, NO LESS
"My child, you have to understand that the human body is
frail; but you will suffer no more, no less than the Father
expects of you. We have asked for very many victim souls in the
world. They are necessary in the plan for man's redemption. I
would not question, My child, the reasoning of the Eternal
Father, for He is your God, and knows all, sees all, and will do
what is best for you and mankind." -Jesus, May 17, 1986