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LENT 2024
Dear Friends of MDM,
Many people have had questions about the appropriateness of our publishing the Messages without the approval of our Archbishop. We take that question very seriously, and have responded in a serious manner. "We Must Obey God" is available in video format and text on the homepage of our website: missionofdivinemercy.org.
Jesus, we trust in You.
MDM
My Truth Will Illuminate Their Darkness
"...The Truth that will descend radiant and beautiful into the hearts of My children once more, to illuminate their darkness, to dispel their despair, to crush all the lies that like cobwebs have enmeshed their hearts and their minds.
My sons, I will send My Truth as the great Sign, as the great Light to enlighten the consciences of My children--that they may see how I see them--how I see each of you.
When I act thus--in an instant reaching from one end of the world to the other--your Priesthood will become in that instant a tremendous pillar and refuge for My children, who will come to you in multitude after multitude to receive My forgiveness and Mercy through you.
Do you understand now why I need you so much, why I need all My Priest-sons to be completely united to Me? ***** My sons prepare yourselves for battle.
Yes, We -- you and I-- have been in this battle for a long, long time. Warding off constantly the attacks of the Ancient Serpent, the great Accuser.
But the battle that looms now, My sons, is far greater, far subtler, far, far more dangerous, And it is why I have reserved Grace upon Grace for these times.
My enemy -- our enemy-- thinks he has the victory in his hand, he sees the destruction and deception he had caused and is pleased, so pleased with himself that his pride blinds him. Blinds him to My growing Army, spread throughout the world and kept hidden by Me until this Hour.
He is blind to the Army of My Holy Angles that are drawing ever closer to you to help and protect and fight alongside you. "
DO NOT FORGET THEM. You need their help."
excerpts from "To My Faithful Priests" ( March 1, 2024)
We will NOT be having our monthly gathering after Mass this week.
ATTENDING MASS AT THE MISSION
If you are coming to Mass at the Mission: WELCOME! Please be aware that at this time of the year, our Chapel is essentially open-air. So whether you are seated inside or outside, you need to dress for the weather. In warm weather, please also dress appropriately for coming before Our Lord. You may wish to check our Appropriate Dress policy on our website.
RETREAT CANCELLATION
The publication of the Messages has resulted in the cancellation of our retreat schedule for the immediate future. Some people are upset by this decision, and we are sorry for that. But our retreats were the good fruit of early Messages that were given to the Community. They were shaped by Him. If God's actions now remove this gift, it can only be because He has something even better to give His children.
Even though we will not be offering our Triduum Retreat, we will still have the same Triduum schedule to which all are invited.
GRACES OF A HOLY HOUR
If you are not doing so already, consider offering to Jesus a Holy Hour of Adoration each week during Lent, if your circumstances permit it. Allow Him to speak to your heart in the silence. Many parishes offer the opportunity of Adoration. At the Mission, we have a public Holy Hour every Thursday from 7-8 PM.
A NETWORK OF TRUST
"This is what MDM is called to be: a growing communion of trust in His Mercy for our needy world." ~ Fr. John Mary
MDM started encouraging people to pray "Jesus, I trust in You" ten times a day back in 2011. Recently we felt it was important to remind people to turn to Jesus with this simple, powerful prayer in a world that feels more and more out of control. We are suggesting 20 times, but some people find themselves repeating it hundreds of times. It reminds our troubled souls that GOD IS IN CONTROL.
Many of you have put your name on our growing list and have also left a prayer intention or testimony:
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You're right on target. ~Ben
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God bless you Father for what you are doing, the sheep need to wake up~ Linda
***** Praying for you and your mission. We are in perilous times needing prayer and penances. with lots of rosaries. Our priests especially need our prayer.~Anonymous
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Reconnect with Jesus as you feel the Holy Spirit wash over you as you tread over hallowed grounds. Jesus, I trust in You! ~ Ed
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Praying for you all. Thank you for doing God's will. ~Crystal
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Please pray for many autistic members of my family that their behaviors will improve to allow us time to reflect on trusting Jesus ~Anonymous
