Please pray for Sheila.
Sheila died Monday night. 

Sheila W.

Written January 14, 2000

Jesus has led me gently and gradually into closer union with Him through Shepherds of Christ. From the Prayer for Union that I found in church, to the first time I read a Blue Book, to my first 13th meeting, to starting a prayer chapter in my parish, He has patiently led me into doing things I didn’t know I could do.

I have loved Shepherds of Christ from the beginning because I have experienced Jesus' guidance in a special way.

And here I am, a Handmaid of the Good Shepherd, being a spouse of Jesus, loving and serving Him here in China, Indiana. For many years, I wanted to work for Jesus in the Church, but didn’t know how.

The daily Mass and holy hour were a part of my life before I knew about Shepherds of Christ or the Blue Books. Reading the Blue Book for the first time confirmed what I was already doing and gave me the direction on how to spend that hour with Jesus before the tabernacle.

During the last few years of my working days, I looked forward to the time off so I could spend it with Jesus before the tabernacle. I purposely did my housework during the weeknights so I could have Saturday totally free to spend with Him before the tabernacle.

So, to be here in China, where I can focus totally on Jesus, loving and adoring Him in the Eucharist, and helping to send out His newsletters and filling the orders, is a dream come true for me.

Being a handmaid has been a joy and a challenge. A joy to know this is God’s will for me and a challenge to change myself and to let go of the things I am attached to.

I am now sitting before Jesus, in the exposed Blessed Sacrament, and I am thankful to Him that He has fulfilled my heartfelt wish to be able to love and serve Him 24 hours a day and to adore Him in the Eucharist.

I am also grateful to Jesus for letting me work with the most selfless people who are in Shepherds of Christ. They are always willing to help me out when I need them and go the extra mile to make things easier for me. It is a blessing to be in this family called Shepherds of Christ.

I am also thankful for my friends back home who have been a great support to me, who have prayed for me and helped me to move to China.

On the 13ths, when everyone is gathered for the rosary here in China, I look at the people and I feel a connection in my heart to all of them, to my friends from Jasper and my Shepherds of Christ family and I thank Jesus for loving me through these beautiful people.

And I thank Jesus for leading me to the Shepherds of Christ and for teaching me so many things, especially how to be a better spouse of the Lamb. It is my heartfelt desire to be united with Him forever and He is continuing to lead me there a step at a time. I love Him with all my heart and I love the Shepherds of Christ Movement.

Sheila W. 

 

November 20, 2024

R. Jesus with a Heart of Divine Love,
Jesus who is love,
came among men to teach them His
way of love,
and the men of the earth did not
recognize what His message was.

So many today miss the message
of the Lord.

God is love and He emptied Himself
to His death on the cross to teach us 
that love is not selfish, love gives.

Love puts God first, even when the
sacrifice is very great and hard on us.

Love looks to Jesus as the guide, the
teacher.
God is Mighty.
We must keep our eyes always on the
prize - that is Jesus - life eternal with
Jesus.

Jesus came with a kind and generous
Heart to show us how much He loves
us.
Love is giving and receiving.
Do we really receive this on-fire love
Jesus gives us?
This is what fills us when the world
is cold.

Jesus is the source, so we can love with
His Heart, see with His Heart and give
His love to others, so they know Him
and His generous love.

Jesus will never be outdone in generosity,
God is love.

Jesus came with a kind and generous
Heart to teach us how to love and to
bring this love to others.

We were created in the image and
likeness of Jesus. We were created by
God the Father, so unique, to bring
Jesus to the world.

Jesus is the source of our love.
This Christmas let us pray:

God I love You so much, dwell in me,
give me the grace I need most, so I
can be Your love working in me to
others and the Church and the world.

When the world is cold and uncaring,
selfish and what seems empty of love,
we are living more and more one with
Jesus - who fills us with burning love
to let His love shine through our
troubled souls, when we feel weary.

Come to me Lord, fill me now and
possess my soul, help me to pray and
love those in my life and in the world.

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, I love
You so much, teach me to love.

Song: Teach Me to Love with Your Heart

R. A lesson to learn:
To give and to learn to receive Love.
Receive the love God gives us, so we
can more perfectly love as we should.
God is the source of love - open your
hearts to Him and be filled by the source.
God is Divine, All-Perfect love.
Jesus emptied Himself to teach us this
lesson.
Jesus gives us Divine love.
Jesus is the way, the truth and the life.
God is love, go to Him to be filled
more and more.

I love You, most Sacred Heart of Jesus
and place my trust in Thee.

Amen.

November 18, 2024

Jesus: My love is ablaze for you.
My love is eternal.

R. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place my
trust in Thee.
Come to me Lord and possess my soul.
I want to dwell in Thee.

 

November 19, 2024

R. Sheila prayed 26 and 1/2 years
in the Church in China for the priests,
the Church and the world.

Over 20 years 12 am - 3 am
before the exposed Eucharist.

Please pray for her and all of this
Thanks.

 

Pray for the mailing of Fr. Joe's homily book. 

Please Pray for Bob & special intentions.
 

Consecration Prayer for Peace

I consecrate Russia and the Ukraine to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

I further consecrate the priests, the Church and the world to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary.

I do this in the name of Jesus in as far as I am able, united to the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, praying to the Father, in the Holy Spirit, with all the angels and saints and the souls in purgatory through the powerful intercession of Mary, Queen of Peace. Amen.

I further consecrate myself, all members of my family and ask the Holy Spirit to fill us. I spread the Blood of Jesus on all above, I cast the devil into hell away from all of us and consecrate all persons, in as far as I am able,  to the Sacred Heart and Immaculate Heart.

Prayer for Grace for Election and our Country

Dear Father united to Jesus in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, the Sacrifice of Calvary sacramentally made present, celebrated around the world, in the Holy Spirit. We offer up all we do united to the Mass. We unite in one mind and one heart as members of the mystical body of Christ, with Christ our head in the pure and holy Hearts of Jesus and Mary, through the powerful intercession of Mary with all the angels and saints and souls in purgatory, and we beg for the saving grace, for our country, the United States. Please help us. We further pray for unity to always do the will of God in love. We spread the Blood of Jesus on the leaders and people of the United States and cast the devil into hell. We consecrate our country to the Sacred Heart and Immaculate Heart and all our dioceses, and beg for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit. God help us. We pray for our families, the priests, the Church and the world. In the Name of Jesus please hear us, we pray. We pray for our president and leaders. We pray that we are united as one nation under God to work together in love as God wants. We pray for the upcoming election.

 

                    Morning Offering

    Dear Father,
    I offer up all I do all day united to Jesus
    in the Mass, in the Holy Spirit, through
    the powerful intercession of Mary, our
    spiritual Mother, with all the angels and
    saints, and the souls in purgatory, for
    the priest, the Church, and the world.

    We love You God so much.
    We thank You and adore You and
    petition You for our needs. Amen.

    

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March 26, 1992

Jesus: Your door is open – I will
watch over you, haven’t I always
done that? When you walk through
raging waters, you My child
I will hold your hand, don’t be
afraid, you are precious to Me.

 

April 2, 1992

R. Dear Jesus,

I am so happy to have You in my heart.
Thank You for this day and the sunshine,
thank You for helping me give my life
to You and bringing me to this point in
my life. Thank You for the trials that
has brought me closer to You and
teaching me how to love more.
Jesus, I give You my will and my life,
I give You what I am and I ask You
to run my life, please what ever happens
I surrender to You running my life.
Please Jesus help me to know the way
of life You call me to. Help me surrender
to what ever You want me to do. I will
let You run the show. I am going to do
what You want, I know today I was to go
to All Saints and spend this time with You.

Thank you for Your relationship,
thank You for the Holy Spirit and my
heavenly Mother, thank You for real
joy which I now feel in my heart.
Thank You for the image of the
wall of rocks and the door for me
to walk through.

R. That was my image from You, at that
point seeing the gray rocks oh so close
like a wall and a door, You were taking
me to a new beginning in my life – a life
of surrendering and realizing that You are
running my life. What is for today? I do
Your will. That is what is to be. I am
filled with Your love and Your joy as I
walk through this door into surrender
with You – on the other side there are
still rocks, but they are not closing in
they are opening up and the light, as
the warm sun is now seen atop the
rocks and my body is warm and secure
in Your love. You oh my Lord are in
the driver's seat. I walk through that
door. My relationship with You is alive
and new, and I surrender and walk
through the door. I have a deep relationship
with my children and my close
friends – they are there, all around me –
I, Lord Jesus walk through the door –
the rocks open up and I am not closed
in anymore, but I can always look up
and see the opening and the sky. You are
in the driver’s seat, You are rowing my
boat and driving my car, though I
tread in raging waters, I do not
need to be afraid, You are there with
Your rod and Your staff and You
comfort me, I am not afraid, Your
warmth and Your love is always there,
I am secure, I am Your child, I am
protected and held and You will stand
for me, You will say, ‘she is indeed
My child, I love her, she is Mine.
She is My child.’

Jesus: I will never forget you,
I will not leave you orphaned, I
will hold your hand and lead you.
You dwell in My Heart at this moment.
Die to the old ways not likened to
Me – to live a deeper life of resurrection
in Me. I am here and I am still in your
heart. My love for you is
real, I will not abandon you. I
will nurture you and prune you and
watch you grow in My light, I
will be your light, you will not
flicker or fade, but be constantly
aglow with the light of My love, I am
ever present in your heart. Reach out
and touch My heart, it is warm and alive
and beating for you, know you are
loved child. No earthly person can give
this love to you. Look up and see the
heavens and count the stars if you can,
your life will be even brighter, brighter
than all the stars. Bathe yourself
in My love and know it is constant and
there for you, I am your God – you
shall have no gods before Me, nothing
can compare to this love, I give to you.
Do not turn to the world, I will provide
you with nurturing and love, with
peace and joy, do My work and be attentive
to the voice within you, it is there and
you must constantly listen, you will
know when I am talking to you –
listen My child, I do not slumber or
sleep, I am attentive to your needs
and I love you, I will strengthen and
protect you always. Jesus died
upon the Cross, Christ arose from
the dead and you too will live a deeper
life of resurrection in Me. You are
through the door, surrender to Me.

Listen to My directions and carry them
out, I am in your life, I am in your heart,
I am He who comforts you, do not,
My child, be afraid, walk in the confidence
of knowing I, your God walk
before and with you every step
of the way. I am He who comforts
and walks with you. I love you,
I love you, Jesus.

 

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March 23, 2024

Prayer for Sick and Caregivers at Home

R. Dear God,
I pray Heavenly Father with all my heart,
in the Name of Jesus, united to the Holy
Sacrifice of the Mass, in the Holy Spirit,
with all the angels and saints and souls
in purgatory, through the powerful
intercession of Our Lady of Clearwater
to come to my aid now.

My loved one is very sick and he (she)
needs your help, God.
Outpour Your grace for me in this time
of need to have patience and wisdom to
deal with this now.

I give this sickness up to You, my God.
Please help me in dealing with this and
helping them in doing the right thing
and dealing with this.

I surrender this problem to You, my
Divine God.

Please send Your angels to help me.
Spread us all with the Precious Blood of
Jesus, cast the devil into the fires of hell,
dear Holy Spirit come to my aid.

I consecrate my home, ourselves to the
Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate
Heart of Mary, Thank You.
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus I place my
trust in Thee.
Child Jesus of Good Health, help us.
St. Joseph, Patron of a Holy Death
come to our aid.
Amen.

 

November 11, 2024

Joyful Mysteries

The Annunciation

1. Luke 1: 26-38

In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the House of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. He went in and said to her, ‘Rejoice, you who enjoy God’s favour! The Lord is with you.’ She was deeply disturbed by these words and asked herself what this greeting could mean, but the angel said to her, ‘Mary, do not be afraid; you have won God’s favour. Look! You are to conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you must name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his ancestor David; he will rule over the House of Jacob for ever and his reign will have no end.’ Mary said to the angel, ‘But how can this come about, since I have no knowledge of man?’ The angel answered, ‘The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will cover you with its shadow. And so the child will be holy and will be called Son of God. And I tell you this too: your cousin Elizabeth also, in her old age, has conceived a son, and she whom people called barren is now in her sixth month, for nothing is impossible to God.’ Mary said, ‘You see before you the Lord’s servant, let it happen to me as you have said.’ And the angel left her. 

2. Mary was called by God.
3. Mary is the Immaculate Conception.
4. Mary conceived the child Jesus, through
    the power of the Holy Spirit
5. Mary gave birth to Jesus.
6. Mary is really a Virgin.
7. Mary loved the Father’s will.
8. Thank You God!

9. John 3:16

For this is how God loved the world:
he gave his only Son,
so that everyone who believes in him 
    may not perish
but may have eternal life.

10. Sing: See the Eyes That Look at Mary

 

The Visitation

1. Luke 1: 39-45

Mary set out at that time and went as quickly as she could into the hill country to a town in Judah. She went into Zechariah’s house and greeted Elizabeth. Now it happened that as soon as Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leapt in her womb and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. She gave a loud cry and said, ‘Of all women you are the most blessed, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. Why should I be honoured with a visit from the mother of my Lord? Look, the moment your greeting reached my ears, the child in my womb leapt for joy. Yes, blessed is she who believed that the promise made her by the Lord would be fulfilled.’ 

2. “My soul doth Magnify the Lord.”
3. “The Almighty One has done great things to me.”
4. Mary loves us more than any earthly mother can.
5. Surrender to Jesus.
6. Tell God you love Him.

7. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

but he has answered me, 'My grace is enough for you: for power is at full stretch in weakness.' It is, then, about my weaknesses that I am happiest of all to boast, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me; and that is why I am glad of weaknesses, insults, constraints, persecutions and distress for Christ's sake. For it is when I am weak that I am strong.

8. Matthew 10:27

    What I say to you in the dark, tell in the daylight; what you hear in whispers, proclaim from the housetops.

9. Mary teach us the ways of Your love.
10. Mary is Mother of the Christ-life.

 

The Birth of Jesus

1. Luke 2: 8-14

In the countryside close by there were shepherds out in the fields keeping guard over their sheep during the watches of the night. An angel of the Lord stood over them and the glory of the Lord shone round them. They were terrified, but the angel said, ‘Do not be afraid. Look, I bring you news of great joy, a joy to be shared by the whole people. Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. And here is a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.’ And all at once with the angel there was a great throng of the hosts of heaven, praising God with the words:

    Glory to God in the highest heaven,

2. Jesus was born in a stable.
3. Jesus came a little tender baby.
4. Sing: Silent Night
5. Sing: O Holy Night
6. Think of Mary’s tender love for us.
7. Sing: Angels we Have Heard on High
8. Sing: Away in a Manger
9. Sing: Do you Hear What I Hear?
10. Sing: The Little Drummer Boy

 

The Presentation in the Temple

1. Luke 2: 25-35

Now in Jerusalem there was a man named Simeon. He was an upright and devout man; he looked forward to the restoration of Israel and the Holy Spirit rested on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death until he had set eyes on the Christ of the Lord. Prompted by the Spirit he came to the Temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the Law required, he took him into his arms and blessed God; and he said:

    Now, Master, you are letting 
        your servant go in peace 
    as you promised; 
    for my eyes have seen the salvation 
    which you have made ready 
        in the sight of the nations; 
    a light of revelation for the gentiles 
    and glory for your people Israel.

As the child’s father and mother were wondering at the things that were being said about him, Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, ‘Look, he is destined for the fall and for the rise of many in Israel, destined to be a sign that is opposed—and a sword will pierce your soul too — so that the secret thoughts of many may be laid bare.'   

2. Sing: Little Baby Hands and Feet

3. Mary is Mother and Model of the Church.
4. From the pierced Heart of Jesus, the
    Church was born.
5. A sword too will pierce your heart, O Mary.

6. Mary’s Message from the Rosary of August 27, 1996

Mary:  I stood beneath the cross of my Son, and my Heart was in such pain for I saw Him before my eyes. I saw Him covered with blood. I saw Him die. My Heart, my children, my Heart to watch my Son, but my Heart, my Heart, how I suffered for my little children of the world that give in to this world and give up the love of my Son. O my little children of light, I give you this message. Carry this light into the darkness for your Mother Mary, for I stood beneath the cross and I cried. I cried for the little ones. I cried for the young ones, the ones that do not care and will lose their souls. How do I make you see for you will not listen to me? What can I do? I come. I appear. I beg. I plead. I give you these gifts from my Son, and you reject me. I do not deliver messages very often anymore for I have been ignored. The message is the same. You do not read the messages I have given to you. Please help me. Help the little children. I appear. I appear. I appear, and I am ignored. I stood beneath the cross, and I cried. I cried, and my Heart was in such anguish for my little children, for I am searching for them this day as I searched for the Child Jesus. Please, please help me. I cannot hold back the hand of my Son any longer. I am Mary, your Mother. I ask you to help my children. You are my children of light.

7. The prophecy of Simeon
    The flight into Egypt
8. The loss of the Child Jesus in the temple
    Jesus and Mary meet on the way to the cross
9. Jesus dies on the cross
    Jesus is taken down from the cross and laid
    in Mary's arms
10.The burial of Jesus

 

The Finding of Child Jesus in the Temple

1. Luke 2: 41-52

Every year his parents used to go to Jerusalem for the feast of the Passover. When he was twelve years old, they went up for the feast as usual. When the days of the feast were over and they set off home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem without his parents knowing it. They assumed he was somewhere in the party, and it was only after a day’s journey that they went to look for him among their relations and acquaintances. When they failed to find him they went back to Jerusalem looking for him everywhere. 

   It happened that, three days later, they found him in the Temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them, and asking them questions; and all those who heard him were astounded at his intelligence and his replies. They were overcome when they saw him, and his mother said to him, ‘My child, why have you done this to us? See how worried your father and I have been, looking for you.’ He replied, ‘Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?’ But they did not understand what he meant. He went down with them then and came to Nazareth and lived under their authority. His mother stored up all these things in her heart. And Jesus increased in wisdom, in stature, and in favour with God and with people.

2. Sing: Our Lady of Clearwater

3. Mary, Queen of peace.
4. Heart of Jesus we place our trust in Thee.
5. Speak Lord Your servant is listening.
6. Please Holy Spirit give me the Gifts of the
    Holy Spirit.
7. Sing: Come Holy Ghost
8. If we are ever lost, lead us back.
9. Give us the grace not to get lost in our
    spiritual life.
10. Sing: Little Child

 

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