WORD OF GOD - MK 13:31

MARK 13:31

Heaven and earth will pass away, 

but my words will not pass away.

---- Mine,

In a world that is constantly changing, that is constantly evolving, where nothing lasts, this truth is eternal, the Word of God is alive and unchanging. It is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Hold fast to the Word, let it live in you, come alive in you, and guide your steps for as long as you live. It is the Light on the mountaintop that leads all who believe in Me safely home to the place of holy rest. 

WORD OF GOD - PS 107:20-21

PSALM 107:20-21

He sent out his word and healed them,
and delivered them from destruction.
Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love,
for his wonderful works to humankind.

---- Mine,

I AM the Living Word, the Eternal Word, the Word that issued forth from My Father and was sent into the world to reveal the Face of God to every human being. I AM the Word that saves, that redeems, that is life-giving, that is love-giving. Keep the Eternal Word in your heart, meditate on it, allow it to speak to you, to guide you, to encourage you, to give you strength and comfort, and to heal you in every way. It is the Word that sustains and upholds you. You do not belong to yourself but to the God of love who created you for Himself. Praise Him and thank Him while you have breath in your body.

WORD OF GOD - JER 32:40

JEREMIAH 32:40

I will forge an eternal Covenant with them by which I shall never cease to do them good; and I shall place my fear in their heart so that they may never turn away from me.

---- Mine,

I AM the eternal Covenant that My Father has made with all who are grafted to Me. In Me, you are invincible against the Enemy. Remain in Me and I will give you all you need to remain faithful and to live a life of grace. Make your home in Me and you will find peace and rest for your soul.

WORD OF GOD - JER 51:46

JEREMIAH 51:46

Do not lose heart or be afraid when rumors are heard, when rumors come year after year, rumors of violence and disaster, intrigues of ruler against ruler.

---- Mine,

Do not be anxious when you look at the world, it has been so from the time Adam sinned and death entered the world. Discord is the fruit of disobedience to God's law. Chaos rules because the world refuses to listen to the voice of wisdom. But I have overcome the world. I have won the victory. I AM Lord, My Father has given Me the Name that is above every other name. It is a Name before which demons tremble. This is why I say, trust in Me, believe in Me, place all your hope in Me for there is no name under heaven but Mine by which you can be saved.

WORD OF GOD - LK 5:4-7

LUKE 5:4-7

When Jesus had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.” Simon replied, “Master, we worked hard all night and caught nothing. But if you say so, I will lower the nets.” This they did, and caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. They signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them. They came, and they filled both boats almost to the point of sinking.

---- Mine,

Bear in mind always that the Church is My Body and Peter and his successors its visible head. All the members have the responsibility to varying degrees, and according to their vocation in life, to help Peter to put out into deep water and lower the nets for a catch. You are invited to build up not tear down. Only by working together, in humility, obedience, and harmony will the Bark of Peter haul in the large catch. The harvest is ready but the laborers are too busy bickering and sowing division rather than working together with a singleness of purpose. Now is the time, the hour is here.

WORD OF GOD - PS 92:13-16

PSALM 92:13-16

The virtuous will flourish, like palm trees, they will thrive, like the cedars of Lebanon. Planted in the house of the Lord, they will prosper, in the courts of our God. In old age, they will still bear fruit; they will stay fresh and green, to proclaim that the Lord is upright, “He is my Rock,” they say, “he never fails.” 

---- Mine,

Everyone who is baptized and is faithful will flourish, thrive, and prosper for their home is in Me. In old age, they will continue to bear good fruit that will last. In every storm of life, they are safe and secure for they know I AM their Rock who never fails.  

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WORD OF GOD - JER 51:46

JEREMIAH 51:46

Do not lose heart or be afraid when rumors are heard, when rumors come year after year, rumors of violence and disaster, intrigues of ruler against ruler.

---- Mine,

The more you listen to the noise of the world the more will you be filled with confusion, terror, anxiety, and fear. There are a cacophony of voices causing great turmoil in the world and in the hearts of people. Be still, listen to My Voice, ponder on My Word, meditate on it. Allow My Spirit to speak to Your spirit and teach You the Truth about the will of God and the plan of God. Be not afraid! No plan forged against you and all that is Mine will succeed for the earth and its fullness belong to Me. Be still! Believe in faith that I AM in control for I AM above all and over all. 

WORD OF GOD - MK 8:34-35

MARK 8:34-35

Then Jesus called the people and his disciples, and said, “If you want to follow me, deny yourself; take up your cross and follow me. For if you choose to save your life, you will lose it; and if you lose your life for my sake, and for the sake of the gospel, you will save it.

---- Mine,

There can be no half measures in following Me. Your commitment in being My disciple involves giving all of yourself unreservedly. Many refuse believing the cost too high. What are you clinging to and are fearful of being asked to give up and let go? All worldly things eventually decay and die, only the things of the Spirit are eternal. Today I invite you to have a share in the paradox of the Kingdom of God to experience joy in the midst of sorrow, plenty in the time of want, to give in order to receive and to lose your life for My sake in order to find it.

WORD OF GOD - IS 33:15-16

ISAIAH 33:15-16

He who walks uprightly and speaks righteously, spurns profit from oppression, shakes his fists at graft and corruption, stops his ears against suggestions of bloodshed and averts his eyes from evil plans. This is the one who will dwell on the heights, his stronghold a fortress of rocks; bread is given to him, his water will not fail.

---- Mine,

Guard yourself from committing sin, shun evil, seek good, avoid anything that will seduce you from the Way that leads to Life. Let Truth be your guide and let the voice of the Holy Spirit instruct you. Be attentive to your conscience and do nothing that would grieve the Holy Spirit. Pray constantly. Surround yourself and occupy your mind on that which is true, good, holy, uplifting beautiful and noble so you may feed on life giving Bread and drink from the springs of living water. 

WORD OF GOD - LK 17:10

LUKE 17:10

And therefore, when you have done all that you have been told to do, you should say, ‘We are no more than servants; we have only done our duty.’

---- Mine,

The life of a disciple is one of ceaseless labor. Your whole life must be caught up in discerning God's will and doing it.This means that asleep or awake, in prayer, at work, or while you rest, your whole being must be caught up in doing what is pleasing to Me. Do not seek to be noticed and praised you will be disappointed and dejected; rather keep your focus on doing what God desires in all things. To labor in the vineyard and bring in the harvest is its own reward. 

WORD OF GOD - JN 1:1 & 14

JOHN 1:1 & 14

In the beginning was the Word. And the Word was with God and the Word was God; And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us; and we have seen his glory, the glory of the only Son of the Father: fullness of truth and loving-kindness.

---- Mine,

I Am God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God made incarnate through the power of God, the will of God and the love of God. I Am the expression of all that My Father has to say to the world. Anyone who sees Me sees My Father. All who know Me know My Father as well for I Am the Face of the invisible God. Believe in Me and You will be saved for in Me is the fullness of Truth that sets you free to experience the loving kindness of My Father.

WORD OF GOD - PS 72:12-14

PSALM 72:12-14

He delivers the needy who call on him,
the afflicted, with no one to help them.
His mercy is upon the weak and the poor;
he saves the lives of the poor.
He rescues them from oppression and strife,
for their life is precious to him.

---- Mine,

Do not be discouraged, do not lose hope, do not  look at the world and conclude that all is misery, chaos, and evil. The world has always been so; there are the good and there are the not so good. Within a person there is much that is praiseworthy and much to condemn. My Father is constantly at work and so is the Holy Spirit. The work of redemption and salvation is accomplished and the victory is won. Do your part, remain faithful and pray always. Keep your eyes fixed on Me and be at peace for I have conquered the world.

WORD OF GOD - HOSEA 2:21-22

HOSEA 2:21-22

You will be my spouse forever, betrothed in justice and integrity; we will be united in love and tenderness. I will espouse you in faithfulness; and you will come to know the Lord.   

---- Mine,

Receive My Spirit, He will draw you to Me and bind you to Me with chords of love. He will teach you to listen and to yield to the will of of One who created you for Himself. He will help you grow in your knowledge of Me and your love for Me. You will know that I, your Lord, your God, your Master, your Savior, your Redeemer, am also your Bridegroom. You are Mine. Do not be afraid - perfect love casts out fear. In the midst of the storm withdraw into that still, sacred space in your soul and there you will find peace, calm, and rest - you will find Me.

WORD OF GOD - 94:17-19

PSALM 94:17-19

Had the Lord not helped me, I would have fallen into the silence of death. No sooner did I say, “My foot is slipping,” your kindness, O Lord, held me up. The more worries and trouble assailed me, the more you consoled me.

---- Mine,

Never doubt that I am right beside you, around you, above and below you. My Presence surrounds you and I make my home in you. I, the Lord your God, assure you that I will never leave you I will not separate myself from you. You are mine, My right hand holds you fast. When you stumble you will not fall. Should you fall I will raise you up. I AM your shelter and your shade. Do not be afraid of those who can kill the body for the one who has the power to kill both body and soul is your Beloved, your help and your Deliverer. 

WORD OF GOD - MT 25:29

MATTHEW 25:29

For to all those who have, more will be given, and they will have an abundance; but from those who are unproductive, even what they have will be taken from them.

---- Mine,

Be faithful in the little things. Use what you have been given generously with no thought of receiving anything in return. Open your entire being, heart, mind, and soul, generously and I will fill you with all that is good in order that you can give all away. Do not get closed in on yourself, rather give and you will receive in full measure pressed down shaken together and running over for in the measure that you give you will receive.

WORD OF GOD - MK 8:2-3

MARK 8:2-3

“I feel sorry for these people, because they have been with me for three days and now have nothing to eat. If I send them to their homes hungry, they will faint on the way; some of them have come a long way".

---- Mine,

No one who comes to Me will ever go away hungry or thirsty. My Flesh is the true Bread that came down from heaven. If you eat My Flesh and drink My Blood you will live in Me and I in you and You will receive all the help and strength You need as You journey to the Kingdom of God.

WORD OF GOD - LK 21:34-36

LUKE 21:34-36

Be on your guard: don’t immerse yourselves in a life of pleasure, drunkenness and worldly cares, lest that day catch you unaware, like a trap! For, like a snare, will that day come upon all the inhabitants of the earth. But watch at all times and pray, that you may be able to escape all that is going to happen, and to stand before the Son of Man.”

---- Mine,

You know from past experience how very easy it is for you to slide down the slippery slope of self-indulgence, self will, and selfishness. You know that once you give into temptation your conscience beguiles you into believing your actions are harmless and innocent yet all the while My Spirit warns you that you are treading dangerous ground. Watch and pray. You have seen how the world you know and are familiar with is changing dramatically and so I ask you again to watch and pray.

WORD OF GOD - JN 10:26-28

JOHN 10:26-28

The works I do in my Father’s name proclaim who I am, but you don’t believe because, as I said, you are not my sheep. My sheep hear my voice and I know them; they follow me and I give them eternal life. They shall never perish, and no one will ever steal them from me. 

---- Mine,

I have said and done nothing in secret. Nothing is hidden. The Good News of salvation has been proclaimed from the rooftops. There are many in the world who ought to believe but choose not to. They know Me but have rejected Me, preferring human wisdom to divine wisdom. It is to these that I say, "You do not belong to Me." Were they  Mine they would hear my voice and follow Me. My sheep know Me. They hear My voice and follow Me. No one will steal them from Me nor will they perish and I will give them eternal life.

WORD OF GOD - MK 13:34-37

MARK 13:34-37

When a man goes abroad and leaves his home, he puts his servants in charge, giving to each one some responsibility; and he orders the doorkeeper to stay awake. So stay awake, for you don’t know when the Lord of the house will come, in the evening or at midnight, when the cock crows or before dawn. If he comes suddenly, do not let him catch you asleep. And what I say to you, I say to all: Stay awake!”

---- Mine,

Listen! Pay attention! The time of salvation is now. What I say is not just to you but to ALL. Stay awake! Rise up from your slumber. This is time of divine intervention. Be attentive to the work of the Holy Spirit. This is a time of grace. Draw closer to Me. Purify your heart. Pray constantly for yourself and the world. This is the time of my mercy, today is the day of salvation; harden not your heart. But will I find faith on earth when I return?

WORD OF GOD - 2 COR 6:16

2 CORINTHIANS 6:16

God’s temple must have no room for idols, and we are the temple of the living God. As Scripture says; I will dwell and live in their midst, I will be their God and they shall be my people.

---- Mine,

You are mine. Your body is my temple, it is my sanctuary, it is where I choose to my dwelling since the day of your baptism. My Holy Spirit makes His home in you. Where I AM there My Father is also. Now do you understand why you cannot make an idol of anything. Reflect on your life and see if you have any inordinate attachment to any thing or any one. You cannot serve two masters. You must choose I will have nothing to do with one who has a divided heart. Be on your guard and root out anything that sets itself before Me. I AM the Lord Your God, You shall have no other gods before Me. 

WORD OF GOD - MK 3:35

MARK 3:35

"Whoever does the will of God is brother and sister and mother to me.”

---- Mine,

Align your will to Mine and you will grow in holiness and perfection. Discern God's will and do it, and you will be children of My Father and members of the household of God. The most perfect disciple, matchless in grace and virtue, is My Mother. All her life she said yes to all God asked of her even when she did not fully understand. Imitate her, accept her as your Mother, ask her to intercede for you and she will lead you to Me. It's what she always does. 

WORD OF GOD - RM 8:31-32

ROMANS 8:31-32

If God is with us, who shall be against us? 

If he did not spare his own Son, 

but gave him up for us all, 

how will he not give us all things with him?

---- Mine,

If only you truly understood how great is your heavenly Father's love for you. It is imperative that you spend time in silence and prayer everyday. Make room in your heart for the Holy Spirit and He will lead you, teach you, guide you, inspire you, and help you to love God the way you ought. Make time to read Scripture daily and ask the Holy Spirit to  help You to know God. Knowing Him you will fall in love with Him because you will begin to understand what it means to be loved so completely and magnanimously by your Father in heaven. 

WORD OF GOD - MK 6:49-52

MARK 6:49-52

When they saw him walking on the lake, they thought it was a ghost and cried out; for they all saw him and were terrified. But, at once, he called to them, “Courage! It is I; don’t be afraid!” Then Jesus got in - to the boat with them, and the wind died down. They were completely astonished, for they had not really grasped the fact of the loaves; their minds were dull.

---- Mine,

I walk with you and when you are most terrified I am closest to you yet you do not recognize Me. You refuse to be consoled, you refuse to let My peace enter into your heart and calm your troubled spirit. I speak to you constantly and encourage you to have faith in Me but you have yet not understood that I Am who Am, is Emmanuel, God with you. Grasp this truth, ---- my own, you never walk alone.

WORD OF GOD - JN 15:18-19

JOHN 15:18-19

If the world hates you, remember that the world hated me before you. This would not be so if you belonged to the world, because the world loves its own. But you are not of the world, since I have chosen you from the world; because of this the world hates you. 

---- Mine,

Do not conform to the world, do not seek the approval of the world. You are created for God and for heaven. Live as a stranger and pilgrim whose final goal and destination is with Me, eternally. The world loves its own and hates those who are a sign of contradiction - you are a sign of contradiction as are all who are called by My Name. Be not afraid for I AM with you always. You are Mine.

WORD OF GOD - MT 20:13-14

MATTHEW 20:13-14

‘Friend, I have not been unjust to you. Did we not agree on one silver coin per day? So, take what is yours and go. I want to give to the last the same as I give to you. Don’t I have the right to do as I please with what is mine? Why are you envious when I am kind?’ 

---- Mine,

Your heavenly Father created you, He has a plan for you, He knows what you need even before you make your needs known to Him. It may sometimes seem to you that He deals more gently with some than with others, some people seem happier than others because they receive more than others do. Some live with constant suffering, and struggle all their lives. The Father alone knows what is best, He knit you together, He formed you, and He knows which of His children are stronger, built more sturdily, and hence greater demands are made on them. Discern what Your Father desires of you and do it, do not concern yourself with anyone else. 

WORD OF GOD - ZECH 2:12b

ZECHARIAH 2:12b

“Whoever touches you touches the apple of my eye."

---- Mine,

You are precious to Me. I have called you by your name, you are Mine, Before the foundations of the earth were laid, before anything was, I conceived you in My will, mind, and heart.You were born for an eternal destiny - to know Me, love Me, belong to Me, in time and when time shall cease. Be not afraid. My love surrounds you, imbues you, and sustains you always. Love never fails.

WORD OF GOD - JN 18:11

JOHN 18:11

"Put your sword into its sheath! 
Shall I not drink the cup 
which the Father has given me?”

---- Mine,

It is the easiest thing in the world to retaliate when someone does you wrong and oftentimes the reaction is much greater than the offence. It takes courage to be silent, to say nothing, to turn the other cheek. Meekness is mistaken for timidity yet anyone who has tried it will know that it takes great strength of character to be gentle in the face of violence. To those who are My disciples I say, "Peace be with you! My peace I give to you; not as the world gives peace do I give it to you. Do not be troubled! Do not be afraid!" Put your faith, hope and trust in Me; love never disappoints.

WORD OF GOD - TB 12:6

TOBIT 12:6

Bless God and acknowledge him in the presence of all the living for the good things he has done for you. Bless and sing praise to his name. With fitting honor declare to all people the deeds of God.

---- Mine,

Bless My Father and acknowledge all that He has done for you, how He saved you, blessed you, wiped the tears from your eyes and consoled you. He has poured grace upon grace on you through the life-giving Sacraments that He ordained I institute. My Father so loved you that He sent Me into the world not to condemn but to redeem you and to pay the price for your salvation. The Father and I are one, when you praise and honor My Father, you glorify Me.

WORD OF GOD - MT 23:37-39

MATTHEW 23:37-39

Jerusalem, Jerusalem! You murder the prophets and stone those sent to you by God. How often would I have gathered your children together, just as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings; but you refused! Look! your house shall be left to you, deserted! I tell you, that you will no longer see me, until you say: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!

---- Mine,

How often in the past you have heard Me calling you and inviting you to come to Me, to know Me, to give your life to Me, and you refused. I tried to get your attention through the joys and sorrows I sent your way. In times of joy you drifted even further away from Me. It took grief and a broken heart for you to come to Me and find rest, comfort and refuge than in Me. Stay faithful. Continue to pray not only for yourself and those you love, but for the whole world. Sometimes it takes grief and a broken heart before my children discover and understand that in Me alone life has true meaning and purpose. 

WORD OF GOD - LK 5:4-6, 8

LUKE 5:4-6, 8

He said to Simon, “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.” Simon replied, “Master, we worked hard all night and caught nothing. But if you say so, I will lower the nets.” This they did, and caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. Upon seeing this, Simon Peter fell at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Leave me, Lord, for I am a sinful man!”

---- Mine,

Trust Me! Obey My word. Even when you are exhausted, unbelieving, when you think what I ask of you is absurd, or you believe you lack the ability to do as I ask; do it anyway. Nothing is more pleasing in God's sight as humility and obedience for these two virtues displayed in their perfection in the Godhead. Do as I command and you will never cease to be amazed. Also, never forget that I came to seek and save the lost. 

WORD OF GOD - COL 4:2

COLOSSIANS 4:2

Be steadfast in prayer,
and even spend the night praying
and giving thanks.

---- Mine,

Weak willed people do not pray consistently. Unless you pray daily and constantly, unless you make known all your needs to Me, unless you come like a child who desires to stay always in the comforting presence of its parents, how will you grow in faith, hope, and love? Unless you know Me by spending time with Me, listening to Me, being guided by Me, spending time with My Word, and being filled with My Spirit, how can you possible grow in holiness and perfection? How can you weed away the imperfections in your life? How will you find rest for your soul? How can you learn from Me to be meek and humble in heart unless you walk with Me daily?