January 5, 2022 Reflection – He who prays is not afraid of the future…
He who prays is not afraid of the future… January 5, 2022 St. John Neumann Dear Family of Mary! In prayer I have been feeling called to renounce fear. Our Lady seems to be showing me that fear is a great impediment to grace. If I am embracing fear in my life, I am closing myself off from the love and guidance of Jesus and Mary. They have a plan for each one of us, but if we are encased in our fears, we cannot respond to their call. Fear separates us from God and His plan for our lives. Our Lady has spoken about fear many times. She speaks with great wisdom about fear. Here are 5 messages in which Our Lady spoke about fear and what we should do when fear tries to get control of us. Please take these messages to heart and let Our Mother teach you how to be free of fear. I think the enemy is using fear to subdue humanity. We must be children of the light and of love, not of fear. Maybe you can use these messages for your Rosary today. Read them slowly and let Our Lady’s words into your hearts: December 25, 2018 – “Dear children, on this day of grace, I am calling you to love. Little children, God loves you immeasurably and that is why, little children, full of trust and without looking back and without fear, completely surrender your hearts to Him so that God may fill them with His love. Do not be afraid to believe in His love and mercy, because His love is stronger than every one of your weaknesses and fears. Therefore, my children, full of love in your hearts, trust in Jesus and say your ‘yes’ to Him, because He is the only way which leads you to the Eternal Father.” (Jakov) April 25, 1998 “Dear children! Today I call you, through prayer, to open yourselves to God as a flower opens itself to the rays of the morning sun. Little children, do not be afraid. I am with you and I intercede before God for each of you so that your heart receives the gift of conversion. Only in this way, little children, will you comprehend the importance of grace in these times and God will become nearer to you. Thank you for having responded to my call.” December 25, 2017 “Dear children! Today I am bringing to you my Son Jesus for Him to give you His peace and blessing. I am calling all of you, little children, to live and witness the graces and the gifts which you have received. Do not be afraid. Pray for the Holy Spirit to give you the strength to be joyful witnesses and people of peace and hope. Thank you for having responded to my call.” January 25, 2001 “Dear children! Today I call you to renew prayer and fasting with even greater enthusiasm until prayer becomes a joy for you. Little children, the one who prays is not afraid of the future and the one who fasts is not afraid of evil. Once again, I repeat to you: only through prayer and fasting also wars can be stopped – wars of your unbelief and fear for the future. I am with you and am teaching you little children: your peace and hope are in God. That is why draw closer to God and put Him in the first place in your life. Thank you for having responded to my call.” October 25, 2021 “Dear children! Return to prayer because he who prays is not afraid of the future; he who prays is open to life and respects the life of others; he who prays, little children, feels the freedom of the children of God and in joy of heart serves for the good for his brother-man. Because God is love and freedom, therefore, little children, when they want to put you in bonds and to use you, it is not from God. Because God loves and gives His peace to every creature; and that is why He sent me to you to help you to grow in holiness. Thank you for having responded to my call.” In Jesus, Mary and Joseph! Cathy Nolan (c)Mary TV 2022