I passed by you again and looked on you; you were at the age for love. I spread the edge of my cloak over you, and covered your nakedness: I pledged myself to you and entered into a covenant with you, says the Lord God, and you became mine. Then I bathed you with water and washed off the blood from you, and anointed you with oil. I clothed you with embroidered cloth and with sandals of fine leather; I bound you in fine linen and covered you with rich fabric. I adorned you with ornaments: I put bracelets on your arms, a chain on your neck, a ring on your nose, earrings in your ears, and a beautiful crown upon your head. You were adorned with gold and silver, while your clothing was of fine linen, rich fabric, and embroidered cloth. You had choice flour and honey and oil for food. You grew exceedingly beautiful, fit to be a queen. Your fame spread among the nations on account of your beauty, for it was perfect because of my splendor that I had bestowed on you, says the Lord God.
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I who created you, love you. You were created by Love for love. I claimed you for Myself. I, who am the Lord and giver of all that is holy, good, true, and beautiful, have lavished My most precious gifts over you. I washed you in the life-giving waters of Baptism, and I have cleansed your sins with My Blood that flows from My pierced Side. By My wounds you are healed of every sin, infirmity, weakness, and frailty. I, the Lord your God, have called you by your name. I have declared you to be Mine. I have not only cleansed you of original sin, but I strengthen you through the Sacraments. I feed you with My Flesh and adorn you with virtues, and the Holy Spirit is given to you to abide in you and help you to strive after holiness and perfection to be pleasing to God, your Father, who is sublime holiness and perfection. I have covered you with My goodness and mercy, and I have drawn you in the intimacy of a bridegroom for his bride. I AM espoused to you, and I desire that you walk in the Way that I have marked for you, in the Way of the Cross. Place your steps in Mine, and you will walk without fear in the valley of the shadow of death until you reach the place that My Father has created for you in the Kingdom. Do not permit the world to beguile you and lure you from the path that I have mapped out for you. Keep your soul free of sin and strive to never give in, even to the smallest imperfection. As you walk in this valley of tears, preserve your soul and remain faithful to Me, the Bridegroom of your soul. Fear nothing, I will provide all the help you need if you cling to Me and never let go of My right hand, which holds you fast. Trust Me to lead you through the trials and all the temptations that will assail you, and I will preserve you and carry you until you reach the end of your pilgrim journey on earth. Trust Me and have faith, the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are children of God, and you are a daughter of the Most High and coheir with Me to the Kingdom of Heaven.
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