Convert, it's urgent! “I don't get tired as long as I have life, as long as Christ keeps me alive, I will shout, I will always shout: Brothers, please convert! Brothers, please convert, it's urgent! Don't waste time, it's urgent! Because many are waiting for great events little by little. No! The great events are going to happen in a short period, of days! All of them! And the Warning will come! [...] Let's trust in the word of Christ, and let's ask the Holy Spirit for discernment so as not to make wrong decisions" –Luz de Maria.

From the messages of Our Lady of Emmitsburg to Gianna Talone, USA

Spiritual Preparation ~ 8

Course of preparation of Our Lady of Emmitsburg to strengthen the faith of those who will face the events of the Tribulation, which will soon devastate our planet.

1. Practice love and forgiveness
2. You are safest when you trust in God
3. What constitutes a true friendship
4. Rescue your own souls from the jaws of sin
5. Do not give your attention to what seems unnecessary
6. Stand firm in your love during times of conflict, afflictions, tribulations or persecutions
7. Persevere as each circumstance arises each day
8. Each day you have the opportunity to grow in God’s Love
9. Pray with all your hearts and strength for peace in the world
10. Good will always prevail for all who pray, hope and work for tomorrow

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Reading: 7-8 mins (that can change the direction of your life)

1. Practice love and forgiveness

“My dear little children praised be Jesus!”

(A225) God is so good. He wants you to love Him and to lift one another with His Love. Support one another and be kind. There are many issues of concern in today’s world, and My Son does not want you to be afraid or anxious. Place your Hope in Him, the God of Jacob.

Those who put their hope in My Son are happy and rejoice in Him. If you knew the all-encompassing Love He has for you, you would want to learn, be educated, and study His Life and Ways. Your hearts would hunger to be filled with His Knowledge. He will instruct you in Divine Justice, and you will want to receive more and more. The more He gives, the more you will desire. There is so much to learn about His Divine Will and His Divine Mercy.

To be like Him, love everyone, even those who do not like you or have even harmed you. Treat one another as you would like to be treated. You do not always have to have the last word. You are invited to forgive.

There are many people from diverse backgrounds. Many are seeking His Truth, and many have chosen evil paths or walk with indifference. Pray, love, and study His Word to be able to discern the path you are to walk.

Practice love and forgiveness this Lenten Season. Pray for Peace. God will preside. Even if it seems that evil is prevailing across the world, God will be victorious and reign for all eternity. My Immaculate Heart WILL Triumph. Evil has no power over God. Remain focused on what Jesus has told you. Have hope for His next coming. You will be with Him. Peace to you, my little children. Peace.”

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2. You are safest when you trust in God

(J496) “Little ones, reflect on God’s Love for you and see how all things are orchestrated to fulfill His most perfect Plan. If you seek His Will and not your own, you will be satisfied in this time period of your life where God has placed you. God blesses each person according to the Plan He has destined for that person.

He graces each person in order to fulfill each responsibility. This is how you grow in holiness and how God blesses you as you travel His path. Whatever circumstance or state of mood you find yourself, remember you are safest when you trust in God and remain faithful to Him.

Holiness is not related to place, state of emotion or occupation. It is related to yourself. Holiness is not serving God as you would like, but as He desires. You can change your current situation by changing your occupation or vocation, but your flaws will follow you wherever you go unless you change your self. Give all of yourself to God, and allow Him to purify you.

• Trust: He has placed you where He desires you to be in order to grow in holiness.
• Trust: He has a plan for you.”

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3. What constitutes a true friendship

(J2596) “The delight of a true friendship is when there is a holy friendship. Little children, use prudence in your selection of friends. Seek those whom you know you can rely on by the virtues of their religious spirit. Many friendships may seem to be sincere in the beginning, but fade because faults are the only common bond. Be aware, little children, of what constitutes a true friendship. Look to choose friends of virtue.

• Seek those who live by examples of love.
• Seek those who comfort, guide and counsel.
• Seek those who live a life of SOLID PRAYER and those whose tongues fall silent to evil speech and indecent gossip.

It is far better to be quiet and live a life of solitude than to partake in worldly humor exposing yourself to the danger of sin. It is not how cordial or friendly you are which connotes a sincere friendship. A life of prayer, honesty, commitment, and actions of love are proof to a virtuous and long-lasting friendship. Love virtue itself by loving Jesus. Little ones, measure friendship with prudence by looking for the virtues of solid prayer. You will find that the fruits of solid prayer have no special regard for any person in particular. All are friends to that person. A person of prayer grows in practical goodness and the warmth of his love reaches out to all people, friend, enemy or stranger.”

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4. Rescue your own souls from the jaws of sin

(F196) “Little ones, Jesus died to save all people who repent of their sins and seek the Mercy of God. Your primary focus in this life should be centered on God. Do not dwell on any circumstance in particular, or on any person, friend, stranger or even enemy. Focus on God alone, and He will give you the grace to grow in practical goodness and love. In this way all people will be equally dear to you, for the warmth of your love will extend out to all people whether they be friend, stranger or enemy.

Do not focus on your prestige, material goods, success or self-image, for they will have no value when you go before the Throne of God and see Him face to face. It is the state of your soul that is of an urgent matter and needs to be nurtured. In this life only love can touch God, as He is Love, not your material goods, knowledge or status. This is why I urge you, little ones, to work with fervent love on rescuing your own souls from the jaws of sin.

Ask God to purify you from the effects of your own personal sins. Do not give up or become anxious about failing. God will have recourse to you because He wants you to realize that He is all Merciful and Almighty.”

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5. Do not give your attention to what seems unnecessary

(F896) “Little children, examine what comes between you and Jesus. There are many distractions you concentrate on instead of focusing your attention on Jesus. Many times, you go before My Son, or begin to think about Him, and you find yourself thinking of other things.

Distractions are thoughts, desires and feelings which captivate your attention. If you allow your imagination to wander, you will be bound by the grip of distractions. These distractions can be diminished by eliminating many aspects in your life without neglecting your duties and responsibilities.

As you attend to various people and duties throughout your day, restrain the amount of attention that is given to only what is necessary. This will allow you to be closer to My Son by allowing you to concentrate your attention on Him. This does not mean that you are to love less. This means to give all your love and attention to each person and circumstance as is necessary and to make a determined effort on concentrating on My Son. Do not give your attention to what seems unnecessary. Examine now how many things in your life that can be eliminated without neglecting your responsibilities and daily duties.”

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6. Stand firm in your love during times of conflict, afflictions, tribulations or persecutions

(F1596) “Little ones, be generous with one another in the Spirit of Love. Be generous when God asks anything of you. Do not love only when it suits your interests, for to serve God is to serve Him without conditions and with a sincere heart. Be willing to give all of yourself to every wish from My Son.

Jesus loves you and has given to you all that is good. Your generosity to My Son is proof of your love for Him. Even in times of difficulty, be willing to give to My Son. Do not lose heart, but have hope in Him. A true lover loves whether there is pain or comfort. Stand firm in your love during times of conflict and afflictions, tribulations or persecutions.

God is never outdone in generosity, and He infinitely loves you. But He asks those who desire to love, to love, persevere and be generous in all circumstances. Love one another and submit to God’s wishes with an unconditional heart.

God wants all your love. Always give to Him whatever He asks, and do whatever He tells you to do, without worrying whether it is too much. The more you give, the greater favors and rewards you will receive; for He is preparing you to do great works for His Glory.”

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7. Persevere as each circumstance arises each day

(F2296) “During this season, take time to reflect on how you can be more merciful, loving and kind. Little offerings to God are graciously received. In times of difficulty, acts of patience, self-composure and prayer will help you rise above whatever ailment stresses you. Offer each sacrifice up to God with love. Persevere as each circumstance arises each day.

Be patient with yourself and love yourself, knowing that this too shall pass. There is nothing in this world that lasts forever, but in the next all remains. There is joy, happiness and Peace in eternal life. Pray for tranquility of heart. God is with you. God knows you and will help you.

There is a great deal of pain which afflicts many people in different forms, for this is the way of the present world. Yet those who hope in the Joy of Jesus will rise to live in His Joy. Jesus will never abandon you. Be at peace knowing He is with you. Calm your anxieties through love and acceptance of yourself, and meet each frustrating circumstance with an open heart. See each element of your life’s experience as an opportunity to grow in love and humility. You will master your difficulties through a resigned and contrite heart.

I love you, little children, and desire you to grow in love and live in unity. It is important that each of you work at striving to be patient and loving yourself and with each other. God graciously receives these little offerings of sacrifice, and He will grace you in your efforts. Only God can grace you to grow in love and is pleased with your sincere effort.”

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8. Each day you have the opportunity to grow in God’s Love

(F2996) “Little ones, offer to God a blind awareness of your own being. This will enrich your interior life with a loving and delicate spiritual knowledge. This will allow you to offer God a precious gift. It unites yourself to God continually in the midst of your daily activities.

Adsorb yourself in His Love, and you will be secure, gentle and fearless. You will rest quietly in the loving contemplation of God and be wonderfully nourished. You will gain strength and forget the concerns of the flesh. You will grow in loving confidence of His Truth, and you will realize how much God loves you as you are in your weakness.

Each day you have the opportunity to grow in His Love. Each opportunity to love is unique in itself and passes by once. Be inspired by this wisdom and glorious gift of love. Love yourself as you are in your weakness. Go about your daily activities continually offering to God your entire being, and share an outward expression of love to others. You will be made perfect both interiorly and exteriorly through His grace. A blind offering of yourself unites you to God and allows you to fulfill the designs of His plans for you. I bless you, little ones, with His Peace.”

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9. Pray with all your hearts and strength for peace in the world

(M796) “Little ones, pray with all your hearts and all your strength for peace in the world. If the people would heed My Son’s call He would subdue their foes. There is a great deal of division in the world from vices of bitterness, hatred and the desire for power. Nation is turning against nation, and the people are following their own designs instead of following God. They have become stubborn and have closed their hearts to receive love. They have placed contingencies on living peacefully with their fellow countrymen.

Peace can only exist when the desire for self-gain is set aside and openness to live in harmony supersedes the desire to gain power. If mankind continues to reject God’s Love and block His assistance by closing their hearts, then God will allow the people to live in their own designs.

God is patient and will wait for His people to return to Him. It is the people who have chosen not to allow God to free them from their own slavery. My little ones, it is necessary to put aside your pride and forgive those who have caused you pain. Do not seek revenge or justice, for evil begets evil. Ask God to change YOU. Forget the past. Do not harbor feelings of bitterness and resentments. Strive to live in unity. Ask God to help you and restore peace within you and the world. I desire Peace for you and this world. Pray, little ones, pray…”

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10. Good will always prevail for all who pray, hope and work for tomorrow

(M796) “Little ones, I desire that peace exist, but I cannot stop things from happening. Only God can. I have come to you inviting you to return to God and to join Me in prayer. You must change and take seriously my messages, if peace is to exist. 

Gentleness is what is needed to meet challenges. It is necessary to meet all challenges with love in order to move ahead valiantly and with courage. Love and gentleness of yourself will allow you to be gentle with others. Love and gentleness will allow you to meet failures and vices of your own flesh and make them victorious in God’s Love.

Be patient and confident; persevere and have hope for tomorrow. Work diligently both interiorly and exteriorly to grow in God’s Love and Mercy. Seek to be like Jesus. Good will always prevail for all who pray, hope and work for tomorrow.

Help all people who seem lost and confused through actions of love. They will be encouraged and regain their hope when they look to you as an example of love and gentleness. All those who persevere and hope will bring a new day of goodness. You can rise above hatred, difficulties and all challenges with love, gentleness and perseverance.

Join Me in prayer, little children, and endure your challenges. God will brighten your horizon with the wonders of His Love. I love you and bless you, little children.

Thank you for responding to my call. Ad Deum.”

Comprehensive preparation course

Source: Our Lady of Emmitsburg