✞ Jesus never goes to the soul uselessly. Temporizing gives time and space to the enemies to wage battle.
Like a sapling he grew up before him, like a root in arid ground. He had no form or charm to attract us, no beauty to win our hearts; he was despised, the lowest of men, a man of sorrows, familiar with suffering, one from whom, as it were, we averted our gaze, despised, for whom we had no regard.
Yet ours were the sufferings he was bearing, ours the sorrows he was carrying, while we thought of him as someone being punished and struck with affliction by God; whereas he was being wounded for our rebellions, crushed because of our guilt; the punishment reconciling us fell on him, and we have been healed by his bruises.
We had all gone astray like sheep, each taking his own way, and Yahweh brought the acts of rebellion of all of us to bear on him. Ill-treated and afflicted, he never opened his mouth, like a lamb led to the slaughter-house, like a sheep dumb before its shearers he never opened his mouth. Forcibly, after sentence, he was taken. Which of his contemporaries was concerned at his having been cut off from the land of the living, at his having been struck dead for his people's rebellion?
He was given a grave with the wicked, and his tomb is with the rich, although he had done no violence, had spoken no deceit. It was Yahweh's good pleasure to crush him with pain; if he gives his life as a sin offering, he will see his offspring and prolong his life, and through him Yahweh's good pleasure will be done. After the ordeal he has endured, he will see the light and be content. By his knowledge, the upright one, my servant will justify many by taking their guilt on himself.
Hence I shall give him a portion with the many, and he will share the booty with the mighty, for having exposed himself to death and for being counted as one of the rebellious, whereas he was bearing the sin of many and interceding for the rebellious. Isaiah1: 1-12
"He was treated harshly, but endured it humbly; he never said a word. Like a lamb about to be slaughtered, like a sheep about to be sheared, he never said a word. Isaiah 53:5
All we like sheep have gone astray, everyone hath turned aside into his …
What will separate us from the love of Christ? Will anguish, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or the sword?
As it is written: “For your sake we are being slain all the day; we are looked upon as sheep to be slaughtered.” No, in all these things we conquer overwhelmingly through him who loved For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor present things,* nor future things, nor powers, nor height, nor depth,* nor any other creature will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8: 35-39
The Birth of the Baby Jesus
There were tears of Joy in the Heart of God the Father when a young woman named Mary who had been chosen before her conception responded to God’s Word…"Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me according to your word." And the Angel departed from her.
There were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in clothes and lying in a manger'."
And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. Mary and Joseph settled on the hay in a stable with animals sleeping. Mary went into labor, and Jesus was born in the stable.
On the eighth day Jesus was taken to the temple for circumcision, naming and dedication. Mary also underwent a purification ceremony.
This was because a woman was considered to be unclean after giving birth. It was also in line with God’s command to the Israelites that all the male born that opened the wombs would be dedicated to God. They were to bring a pair of doves or two young pigeons according to the Law of Moses
In Jerusalem, there was a man named Simeon. He had been told by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before seeing the Messiah.
He was righteous before the Lord. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, he came into the temple where the parents of Jesus had brought him. He took him up in his arms and said:
Message from God the Father:
My beloved children it is difficult to understand the sorrow I endured during the passion of My beloved Pure sinless Son. When Jesus was in the Garden before His passion My eyes were tearful of what my creation was doing to my Jesus. I created man in My Own Image. I was seeing the evil the demon had prepared for vengeance for his downfall. I was at the point of anger ready to destroy the world. How can My creation do this to My Son? Jesus reached out to Me in the agony of His prayer and spoke His words ““My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet, not as I will, but as you will.”
Judas arrived, accompanied by a large crowd. Judas words to his betrayal “The man I kiss is the one; arrest him.” His words brought fury and sorrow to my Heart. I love my Son and the pain He was enduring was very awful and horrific. I was ready to destroy mankind. Jesus cried out to me with tears and pain and cried out to Me and told Me “Father do not look at what they are doing….. Please Look at Me I am giving myself for each one of them”
It was difficult to see my Son who is the Savior of all humanity and what was being done to Him. When Pilate asked Him if He was God, Jesus replied in Love and responded, “I am”. My son was sinless and King of Kings. He was enduring the painful scourging and harassment, My eyes became tearful. It was difficult to see what Jesus was about to embrace His Love for humanity. He was the Lamb taken to the slaughter.
He was blameless and falsely accused of doing my Will for the salvation of all souls. They mocked and treated Him like a common criminal. He did not udder a word. As He carried His Cross, the demon, was using the crowed to mock and cursed My Son.
As He reach the top of the hill “Golgotha” the crowed infected by the evil of the demon continue to curse and torment My Son. As Jesus reach the top of the hill the Cross was thrown to the ground. My Son was hurled on the wood cross as His weak body trembled with blood and pain, He never udder anger but asked for my forgiveness. His Love and horrific suffering was extremely painful. He endured this willingly for His love of my creation. The demons false accusers relentlessly continue to curse and spat upon Him.
As His Hand were stretched and the nails were thrust into His Holy Hands and Feet. He was erected vertically … Jesus cried out to Me “Father forgive them for what they do”. The wind began to increase in coldness and His Body was shaking and trembling.
As the afternoon continue, He spoke to His Mother and looked into Her heart and utter the words “Woman behold your Son then turned to John and udder the words “son behold your Mother”. It was at this moment in time that the Blessed Virgin Mary became the mother of all mankind.
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
It was at this moment of Jesus love that My Heart was broken by My creation. I was ready to destroy the world. My Son Jesus looked at me and stopped Me… He cried out to Me and said Father look at Me. I am taking all the Sin of mankind, Their sinful past, the present and their future sinfulness upon myself. They belong to me now. Please do not forsake me. I am giving my life for their Salvation for Eternal Life with Us.
It was at this moment in time that My Son Jesus the Christ became SIN.
As I turned away from my Son My tearful eyes dropped a Tear upon My beloved Son Jesus.
He took upon Himself all SIN of man that had offended me since the disobedience of Adam and Eve. He offered himself to me for all humanity.
I say to the whole world that Salvation is only through My Son Jesus the Christ, and you will only find favor with me through His Sacrifice on the Cross. Jesus is to only answer for Eternal Joy and Happiness in Heaven. Jesus is the only answer.
The world is in turmoil, it is the demon behind all havoc and his stronghold of deception, lies and evil will be destroyed. I have chosen many of my End Time Warriors that will help you prepare for what is coming to mankind, A great Spiritual Awaking is taking place. I will release the complete love of the Holy Spirit upon all of mankind because of My Son’s Sacrifice on the Cross. A Great terrible Battle and Storm is upon the horizon. All humanity will be affected. No one will escape for what is coming.
I am asking many of my Chosen ones to prepare and teach my children, Fear not my son. I am in control of all things. At the Second Coming of My Son Jesus… will defeat all evil and destroy the demon and all his followers.
Continue the spiritual battle. I am with all of you and in the end the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Mother will Triumph. Then the Era of Peace will begin.
I have shared this with you my son so that the world will never forget the Gift of my beloved Son and always remember His Love for all of humanity. My Son Jesus and I with the Holy Spirit will bless all of you who are ready and preparing the way for the Second Coming of my Son Jesus. The Battle has just started.
As your Father My children: this Christmas season I give to you and your families “My greatest Gift as your Father”, I give you My Baby Jesus and His love and Sacrifice for the Redemption and Salvation of all My children. He will shower you with Peace, Love and Eternal life.
Message from Our Lady of Guadalupe
My beloved Juanito, I am so happy with your pilgrimage to Medjugorje to visit me in these times of evil and darkness. I was very happy that some of your friends made it possible for you to visit me in this Holy Portal of Heaven. I am very proud of you as you continue your Mission given by God the Father. I was very happy when you accepted the invitation to Speak at the conference Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania. There were many of the attendees that were blessed, heal and made their commitment to my Son.
You will be called to many cities and places to share the love of my Son and continue as Almighty God speaks through you. It is Jesus who will bring Joy, Peace and Love to all My children who seek God’s love. Maria, your wife should always be at your side when you are asked to share the Love of God.
Continue to seek help to the task of completing the Holy Family Apostolic Teaching Sanctuary. Many of my children need help and direction in preparing for these days of darkness and evil.
In the End My Immaculate Heart will triumph.
Reflection:
Suggested Meditate on Our Lord's words as Lenten preparation, especially during Holy Week.
"To many, the Passion of Jesus Christ is a lesson in history where we sympathize with Christ for the sufferings he went through before he died. We find it hard to believe how people can be so cruel as to inflict the most severe form of pain on a man who we know was innocent. For Christians the Passion should be more than a lesson in history. It should become a lesson in life, teaching us how to stand up for truth and justice." - Pope Francis
Last Seven Words of Jesus on the Cross:
FIRST WORD
"Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." Luke 23: 34
The first words that Jesus spoke after being nailed to the cross were ones of forgiveness. The timing of this suggests that Jesus was referring to those enemies - the soldiers, those who mocked, scourged, tortured, and nailed him to the cross. Even though his enemies did not recognize Him as the Messiah, Christ displays his limitless compassion.
SECOND WORD
"Amen I say to thee, this day thou shalt be with me in paradise." Luke 23: 43
Christ says these words to a man who is being crucified next to him. Just like the first word, His second is that of forgiveness. God generously opens the door to heaven for those who will to repent of their sins. The sinner recognized Christ for who he was. The mercy of God is always ready to reach out to and save a soul, even at the last minute.
THIRD WORD
"When Jesus therefore had seen his mother and the disciple standing whom he loved, he said to his mother: Woman, behold thy son. After that, he said to the disciple: Behold thy mother." John 19: 26-27
Yet again Jesus is continuously compassionate to those around him, making sure that his Mother is cared for after his death. Most scholars speculate that Mary was a widow at the time of the crucifixion. Since there was no husband or child to look after His Mother, Jesus asked John to care for her. Just as Christ gave His mother to John, he gives Mother Mary to us.
FOURTH WORD
"And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying: Eli, Eli, lamma sabacthani? that is, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?" Matt 27:46
These four words were uttered shortly before His death. Jesus was expressing His feelings of abandonment by praying the opening verse of Psalm 22. God placed the sins of the entire world on Him, which fall heavy on the humanity of Jesus. His other eleven disciples, once at His side, are nowhere to be found. However, Jesus' reciting of Psalm 22 also brings the reader to remember the ending of that same Psalm: "Then I will proclaim your name to my brethren; in the assembly I will praise you...For he has not spurned or disdained the misery of this poor wretch...All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD"
FIFTH WORD
"Afterwards, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, said: I thirst." John 19:28
Among His seven last words, this is the only verbal expression of his physical suffering, even though he was scourged, crowned with thorns, walked the Way of the Cross, and was nailed to the Cross. However, Jesus' thirst on the cross was more than a physical thirst; it was a thirst for souls for whom love compelled him to redeem.
SIXTH WORD
"Jesus therefore, when he had taken the vinegar, said: It is consummated." John 19:30
Jesus is still conscious after hours of being on the cross. This expression, "It is finished", did not simply mean that death was upon him, but rather that He fulfilled his mission, and, because he was God, willingly laid down his own life. His preaching, miracles, and finally His earthly suffering would soon be over. His ministry and resulting death would pay the debt of sin for all humanity.
SEVENTH WORD
"And Jesus crying with a loud voice, said: Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit. And saying this, he gave up the ghost." Luke 23:46
These are the very last words Jesus spoke on the Cross before His final breath. Jesus is willingly giving up His soul to His Father in Heaven. Jesus has been perfectly obedient to His father's will. It is here that the Lamb of God has been slain for our sins. By contemplating this, and all the last words of Jesus, we can better appreciate Christ's sacrifice on the cross.
Comment: I felt that we must know and understand the love of God and the sacrifice. It is important that we never forget the Love of God as He gave us His only begotten Son.
There is much more to share, and I hope that this Message and Reflection touches your heart and place all your Trust, Love and Protection in God and Our Holy Blessed Mother.