"Directives"
#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
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