"Directives"
#54 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
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