August 17, 2019
R. Dear God,
Thank You for all You have
given us in the Shepherds of Christ.
Friendship is such a gift. All the teachings
You have given us. Thank You
God for Fr. Carter and Fr. Joe
and for our priests. Thank You
for the servants and handmaids,
the members and donors –
Thank You God for taking care
of us.
God gives and God takes away –
We must keep - keeping on – live for
the building of His Kingdom –
Thank You God for Your love and
faithfulness to us even when
we were not as we should have
been many times – Please forgive
our selfishness and short-comings
and grant us forgiveness and
mercy.
We pray for our country and
leaders to do Your will – God
help us –
Prayer for Grace for 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.
R. We thank You God for all Your
blessings and gifts, please
help us to live by Your laws
and precepts – help us to spread
this Movement to pray for the
priests, the Church and the
world – we need help –
25 Years Ago
July 31, 1994
Words of Jesus to
Members of
Shepherds of Christ Associates:
"My beloved
priest-companion, I intend to use the priestly newsletter, Shepherds
of Christ, and the movement, Shepherds of Christ Associates,
in a powerful way for the renewal of My Church and the world.
"I will use the newsletter
and the chapters of Shepherds of Christ Associates as a powerful
instrument for spreading devotion to My Heart and My Mother's Heart.
"I am calling many to
become members of Shepherds of Christ Associates. To all of them
I will give great blessings. I will use them as instruments to help
bring about the triumph of the Immaculate Heart and the reign of My
Sacred Heart. I will give great graces to the members of Shepherds of
Christ Associates. I will call them to be deeply united to My Heart
and to Mary's Heart as I lead them ever closer to My Father in the Holy
Spirit."
- Message from
Jesus to Father Edward J. Carter, S.J., Founder, as given on July 31,
1994,
feast of Saint Ignatius Loyola, Founder of the Society of Jesus
(The Jesuits)
Today's Readings
Job 24: 14-29
When all is dark
the murderer leaves his bed to kill the poor
and needy. During the night the thief goes
on the prowl, breaking into houses while the
darkness lasts.
The eye of the
adulterer watches for twilight, 'No one
will see
me,' he mutters as he masks his face. In the
daytime they keep out of sight, these people
who do not want to know the light. For all
of them, morning is a
time of
shadow dark as death, since that is when
they know what fear is. Is this not so? Who
can prove me a liar or show that my words
have no substance?
He is no more
than a straw floating on the water, his
estate is accursed throughout the land,
nobody goes near his vineyard. As drought
and heat make snow disappear, so does Sheol
anyone who has sinned. The womb that shaped
him forgets him and his name is recalled no
longer. Thus wickedness is blasted as a tree
is struck. He used to ill-treat the
childless woman and show no kindness to the
widow. But he who lays mighty hold on
tyrants rises up to take away a life that
seemed secure. He let him build his hopes on
false security, but kept his eyes on every
step he took. He had his time of glory, now
he vanishes, wilting like the saltwort once
it is picked, and withering like an ear of
corn.
Psalm 16: 1-2, 5, 7-8, 11
[In a quiet voice Of David]
Protect me, O God, in
you is my refuge.
To
Yahweh I say, 'You are my Lord,
my
happiness is in none
My birthright, my
cup is Yahweh;
you, you alone, hold my lot secure.
I bless
Yahweh who is my counsellor,
even at night my heart instructs me.
I keep Yahweh before me always,
for with him at my right hand, nothing can shake me.
You
will teach me the path of life,
unbounded joy in your presence,
at your
right hand delight for ever.
Matthew 11:
25
At that time
Jesus exclaimed, 'I bless you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for
hiding these things from the learned and the clever and revealing
them to little children.
Matthew 19: 13-15
Then people brought little children to him, for him
to lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples scolded them, but
Jesus said, ‘Let the little children alone, and do not stop them
from coming to me; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of
Heaven belongs.’ Then he laid his hands on them and went on his way.
R. We are His little ones –
Excerpt from God's Pre-Blue Book
From January 1992
Jesus: ... I am your
God, I am alive. I
neither slumber or sleep. I know
your sadness deep in your heart.
I am He who comforts you and I say again,
be not afraid, I love your every cell and I
am forever within you – Cry out to
Me and I hear each cry and I free you
from your loneliness and pain. Don’t
be afraid and lonely, I am here with you.
I love you.
Joyful Mysteries
The Annunciation
(1) Mary said "yes".
(2) Mary always did the Father's will.
(3) Mary loved the Father's will.
(4) Mary is perfect handmaid of
the Lord.
(5) Mary was conceived without sin.
(6) Mary is Mother.
(7) We are children.
(8) We should learn from Mary's "yes".
(9) Mary is the Spouse of the Holy Spirit.
(10) Mary teaches us about being
obedient.
The Visitation
(1) My soul doth magnify the
Lord and my spirit rejoices
in God my Savior.
(2)
(3) Mary went to help her cousin
Elizabeth –
(4) Mary stayed with her cousin
Elizabeth –
this gives us a special
sense of family bonds –
(5) John the Baptist was to
prepare the way for Jesus.
(6) John was Jesus' cousin.
(7) John baptized Jesus in the Jordon.
(8) God has a Plan for our lives –
many years before we
even know it –
(9) God created us for a special
purpose.
(10) We must seek God's will for
our lives –
We are servants – like Mary,
we are to be humble.
The Birth of Jesus
(1) Song: See the Eyes That Look at Mary
(2) Song: A Song from Jesus
(3) Song: The Rosary Song
(4) Song: Silent Night
(5) Song: Oh Holy Night
(6) Song: Angels We Have Heard on High
(7) Song: Away in a Manger
(8) Song: Oh Come All You Faithful
(9) Song: We Three Kings
(10)
A Prayer for Intimacy with the Lamb, the Bridegroom of the Soul
Oh Lamb of God, Who take away the sins of the
world, come and act on my soul most intimately. I surrender myself, as I ask for the grace
to let go, to just be as I exist in You and You act most intimately on my soul. You are
the Initiator. I am the soul waiting Your favors as You act in me. I love You. I adore
You. I worship You. Come and possess my soul with Your Divine Grace, as I experience You
most intimately.
The Presentation
(1) Song: Little Baby Hands and Feet
(2) Song: Mary Did You Know
(3) Song: Mary's Song
(4)
Seven Sorrows
of the Blessed Virgin Mary - February 22, 1995
1. The Prophecy of Simeon
Mary, Joseph and the child Jesus went to the temple. Simeon, the prophet,
inspired by the Holy Spirit, met them and told Joseph and Mary of the great
sufferings of Jesus and Mary. He told Mary that a sword would pierce her
heart. From that point on, Mary ever remembered the prophecy of Simeon
whenever she beheld her child. When she looked at His little body, even as
an infant, she knew He would suffer. Every time she clothed Him and watched
Him at play, her heart was torn in her chest as she knew what He would
suffer. And a sword,
too, shall pierce your Heart, O Mary!
(5)
Seven Sorrows
of the Blessed Virgin Mary - February 22, 1995
2. The Flight into Egypt
Joseph was told by the angel to flee. Joseph, Mary and the child Jesus
had to flee because of what might happen to Jesus. They had to pack for
a long stay. The child Jesus was so small! They left on their journey,
hearts full of fear, trying to protect Jesus. They were forced to flee
into Egypt.
(6)
Seven Sorrows
of the Blessed Virgin Mary - February 22, 1995
3. Jesus Is Lost,
In the Temple
Imagine the sufferings in Mary's heart when she
realized the child Jesus was not with them. Think of how it would be to
lose your child and not know where he was or if anything happened to
him. With sorrow in their hearts, Mary and Joseph returned to Jerusalem
to look for the child Jesus. And a sword, too, shall pierce your heart,
O Mary!
(7)
Seven Sorrows
of the Blessed Virgin Mary - February 22, 1995
4.
Jesus Carries His Cross
Song: See the eyes that look at Mary, her tender infant child.
See the child's Heart beat so tenderly, the Savior of the world!
See
the eyes of Jesus and Mary as they met on Calvary. Mary's Heart knew
Jesus' Heart so well! From the first moment of conception and throughout
His life, Mary was so connected with Jesus and now she peered into His
eyes. The crown of thorns adorned His Head! Blood ran down His face! A
heavy cross on His back! Wounded, His whole body covered with bleeding
wounds! And her whole life flashed before her, the life that she had
spent with Jesus. This was the beloved child that she had held in her
arms when Simeon told Mary that 'a sword, too, shall pierce your Heart,
O Mary!'
(8)
Seven Sorrows
of the Blessed Virgin Mary - February 22, 1995
5.
Jesus Dies on the Cross
Mary stood under Jesus' cross as He was
put to death. The child that she had held in her arms as Simeon
prophesied, And a sword, too, shall pierce your Heart, O Mary! Now Jesus
is dead on the cross! He gave His flesh, He gave His blood so that we
might be with Him forever in heaven. He held not back. He gave His all.
He calls out to us this day to see through the eyes of His mother as she
appears and calls out with a Heart of great love, "Return to the love of
my Son! He is with you this day. He remains with you, no less present
than the day that He hung on the cross, in the Eucharist. He longs for
you to come and be with Him. He is in your brother. How can you not love
your brother when Jesus died for your brother?"
Her Heart was
pierced with a sword. His Heart was pierced with a lance. What came
forth was blood and water, the sacramental life of the church. He lives
with us this day in the Church. He gives to us His sacraments, the
source of His life! He gives to us the Sacrament of Penance whereby any
sin that we commit can be taken away through the priest. He wants us to
be so close to Him! He gives us everything to be close to Him. But we
see with such limited vision only those things that are right before our
face, when the true reality is that which we don't see with our eyes,
the reality of the invisible divinity of Jesus Christ, the Son of God,
in the consecrated Host! This is reality! This is our life! This is our
power! This is God! And a sword, too, shall pierce your Heart, O Mary!
(9)
Seven Sorrows
of the Blessed Virgin Mary - February 22, 1995
6.
Jesus Is Taken Down from the Cross
If we ever doubted for one second that we were loved, we could visualize
the picture of Mary as she sat beneath the cross with the lifeless,
battered, bruised and bloodied body of her Son in her arms, the same
child that she held when Simeon prophesied her suffering. He gave His
last breath. He gave the last beat of His Heart. He gave His all! This
is the way He complied with the Will of the Father. He came to show us
the way. He died in perfect peace. To His death He was in peace because
He knew the Father's love. The Father loves us so much that He gave His
only begotten Son for love of us! The Spirit descended upon the Virgin
Mary and the Word was made flesh! The love of the Two Hearts! Such
immense love beating for us!
In all love there is suffering. Her
Heart was pierced with a sword. His Heart was pierced with a lance. And
a sword, too, shall pierce your Heart, O Mary!
(10)
Seven Sorrows
of the Blessed Virgin Mary - February 22, 1995
7.
Jesus Is Locked in the Tomb
And now Jesus, His body lifeless, is
locked in a tomb! What cold reality for Mary to realize that His body is
now gone! A stone separated her from her Son!
He gave His last
breath! He gave the last beat of His Heart for love of each one of us!
And she comes to us this day with her sweet, beautiful voice and she
asks us to go to her Son and love Him! How can we refuse Jesus who
spread His arms and gave His life for each and every one of us? How can
we not trust Him when He loved us so much that He allowed them to tear
His flesh, to crown Him with piercing thorns and, lastly, to hang Him on
a cross? He truly gave His life for us! He, truly God, is with us this
day, the same as the day He died on the cross, in the tabernacle! And we
take it so lightly! Death has no power over Him! Locked in the tomb for
three days, He rose triumphant on the third day as He had foretold. He
comes to give us life. He gives us the sacrament of Baptism that
initiates us into His life, that makes us children of God and heirs of
heaven if we remain in the state of grace. He asks two things: love of
God and love of one another! He came to show us the way and His way is
love. To His death on the cross He loved each one of us! He calls out to
each one of us here today to be His soldiers, to march on a world that
has forgotten God, that has forgotten what it is like to love! It is a
battle to live in this world. But the battle is won with hearts that are
filled with His love, empowered by the grace and might that He pours out
in the Eucharist. He calls out for us to come to the Eucharist and to
the tabernacle and be fed with His very flesh and blood. To feed on
Divine Life, the greatest nourishment, the Body and Blood of Jesus
Christ, the Son of God! This is the love He gives. This is the love He
asks us to share.
Finding 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)
(3) Excerpt from God's Pre-Blue Book
December 17, 1991
R.
On December 17, 1991, I saw
a vision of
Jesus’ Heart on fire after communion. He said – I didn’t know how this Heart would lead people to His Sacred Heart.
(4)
Excerpt from God's Pre-Blue Book
December 17, 1991
Jesus:
I am Jesus. I have spoken as
never
before, you will spread My love to all souls on this earth.
R.
The vision of Jesus’ Heart
on fire I had in
the same pew at All Saints Church, December 17, 1991. The heart that is on the Second Blue Book. March 26, 1996, I had in the same pew on the other end of the pew toward the center aisle, the first pew on the right side of the church as I faced the altar.
(5)
Excerpt from God's Pre-Blue Book
His Burning Heart
R.
I was alone
in All Saints Church after Mass
and Communion, in front of the tabernacle, when I saw the Sacred Heart. It
was red around the outside, then a layer of yellow and then the brightest light in the center. I felt heat and it looked like an open furnace.
I thought about it all day and it instantly gave me peace and warmth in my heart. This is the purpose of these letters – to draw hearts to the ardent on-fire love of Jesus. I received the following message that day:
“Open your heart to the fire of God’s love. He is ablaze in your heart. He wants to dwell in you and love you and others through you. Love God, yourself and one another and experience the fire set aglow in your heart and experience the warmth of His love.”
(6)
Excerpt from God's Pre-Blue Book
About December 31, 1991
R.
Please help me my God to
know Thy holy
will, now Lord Jesus, I am Your child, You know my hurts, You are my God and I place my trust in You, I will follow Your law, show
me Your way, nothing is too great for You, I my Lord, place my Trust and my heart in You, You have created me in Your image and likeness. You have lavished me in Your love, with dignity and honor You clothed me, given me rule over all, Your sun and Your moon give me light and guide me in this very night and I am indeed alive with Thy holy presence which I would not have experienced except for this conflict. Thank You for Your love and Your peace. I am Your child, I am blessed and gifted by You. My children are indeed great gifts. You are my light, You are my strength when I am bowed down, You are my hope and my rock, Your sun and Your moon give me light this very night, I will love because others need me. You are indeed my shield, my fortress, my army against the wicked one and You will not be shattered by any attempts to tear me down I will be fortified and strengthened by You and filled. God is as alive in me as me sitting here. I feel His presence, seeing God all in white in eternity His arms outstretched and saying, “My child come to Me for I will give you rest”, I see God and feel His presence in my heart – He is as alive. I see Jesus standing His arms outstretched – saying “Come to Me, come to Me, all who are weary of heart, place your yoke upon My
shoulder and I will give you rest” weed out my unrest and when asked, fill me with the peace and joy that only You can give, why go there I know my undying source comes from You my God – my Father, my Savior, my sanctifier and You live in me now – I am Your child, I am blessed, You have carved me in the palm of Your hand. You have called me blessed and holy and You dwell in my heart because I asked You and You come, I am Your servant, I am Yours, God. Bless and keep Your servant forever. I want to love others through You, I want to do Your will, I love You, God.
(7)
Excerpt from God's Pre-Blue Book
January 1992
R.
I called and He answered me,
He comforted me and hugged me with
the warmth of His love, He heard
and listened and answered me.
He gave me His strength to
wash my soul to fill my heart –
And I come to You and You heard the pleas
of my heart, You gave me a clean heart and
renewed my spirit and I was made whole.
You washed me of my pain and entered
my heart with a thundering bolt and
washed me from
my sins. I am sorry
for my offenses against You and I ask
Your pardon for my sins. With love
and dignity You washed my
heart and gave me Your forgiveness
that I may ask the Lord for His
blessings on my soul and heal me
of my offense.
(8)
Excerpt from God's Pre-Blue Book
January 8, 1992
R.
Dear Jesus,
My heart cries out to You, Oh Lord hear my prayer, for I was hungry and You gave me to eat, naked and You clothed me, for in my desperation, I cried out and the Lord heard my pleas, He made my enemies my footstool and gave me love and peace and joy.
(9) Excerpt from God's Pre-Blue Book
January 1992
R.
Dear Jesus,
Jesus:
Come to Me, come to Me, all
of you
who are weary. Put your yoke upon
My shoulder, for My Heart is merciful, My
burden light. I have heard your prayer
and am working with My light in their
heart, My light to dispel the darkness and
cast out fear and wash the pain away,
to just let it go.
I am your God and you are My most precious
child, I love you in your suffering and your
pain and I am close to you. I am the God of
your children, they are My children, you
needn’t worry, I am there for them. I am
their Father and brother and I love them as
much as I love you and I am watching out
for them. They will be okay. You are
not their sole responsibility. I am
working in you, make yourself
putty, make yourself able to be
molded and I will do the work. I am
your most merciful Jesus, in My
merciful Heart, I see their pain,
I will guide you – be loose, be
attentive, listen and pray. Your life
is unfolding and I am your God, I
am with you and your children every
step of the way. I created all My children,
I love them all, you do not have to be god to
anyone, live your life, I am watching out and
caring for you, I want to carry you, to
nurture, love and work My light in you
to dispel any darkness and your fear –
My light is a beam in your heart –
feel its warmth and love and in ever
surrounding closeness, you are indeed
not alone. I go with you with My
light and My rod and staff, savor the moments
of your life with the joy, as I intend you
to do. I love you. I am with you,
a voice cries out in the wilderness prepare
ye the way of the Lord.
You are on the lighted path – follow it –
surrender to its beauty – it is there for you.
I love you. Jesus
(10)
Excerpt from God's Pre-Blue Book
January 17, 1992
Come to Me in Your Pain
Jesus:
Do not go only to man, most
especially
come to Me. I am the only One Who can completely minister to you when your heart is broken. The worst pains are the pains of the
heart. Stay plugged into My source. Know I am here with you every minute, every second of your life, and I will be there always.
Come unto Me all who are weary and I will comfort you. Do not be afraid for I will gently show you the way of the Lord.
I will be your rock. I will be your fortress. I will not leave you ever. I am there. My Heart is an undying source of fire and warmth and power.
I am your power. I am your strength. I am your God. I am there every instant of your life.
R.
I can never live the moments
of this day
again. When I go to bed, today is gone forever. I must choose to treasure each moment because it is the only moment I have and it only lasts one moment.
Given
October 29, 2016
R.
Please spread blessed holy water
(You can also mix Jesus and Mary water
with your blessed Holy Water if you have it.)
in your yard, around your house,
in the state you live in.
And ask God to bless your state
Ask God to bless the United States
Pray all prayers through the intercession of
Our Lady of CLEAR – WATER.
Ask the Lady of CLEAR - WATER
to help with the blessed water.
Mary has appeared to me for 22 years,
in Ohio and Florida.
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