In times of tribulation, look at the cross

Saint Padre Pio comes to us and says:

“In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. You are beloved children of God. Do not let this dignity be taken from you! Look what I have for you.”

The Padre gives me His cross and places it in my hands. The cross is made of gold and is about 12 cm tall with a golden corpus attached to it.

Then the Padre continues to speak to us:

"There is no greater love than that of our Lord Jesus Christ! In times of tribulation, your love for the Lord will be tested. But He loves you infinitely, because He has always loved you! He is your Savior, your Redeemer! Many people see the Catholic faith as a risk. Faith is not a risk: it leads you to heaven, and heaven, children of God, is your home! In times of tribulation, look at the cross and you will see the Lord who loved you and loves you for all eternity! His love never ends! Truly, your love, your faith, and your steadfastness will be tested, but you know this because heaven is opening in many places on earth and God does not leave His children alone. I pray for you, with my Lord Jesus Christ. If you open your hearts to Him and to the Most Holy Mother of God, it is an invitation to Him, Jesus, and He will gladly come to you. What is the spirit of the times compared to an eternity full of love and bliss? Pray, repent, live in the Holy Sacraments, in sanctifying grace, set out, and you will be spared a time of great suffering. The spirit of the times confuses you and takes away your heavenly home. It is the Holy Spirit who leads you to heaven, who renews you. So I also say to you: Deus est!

Padre Pio points to the cross he has placed in my hands and says:

“Place this cross in your heart and be assured: you do not carry it for yourself alone, you carry it for many.”