January 4, 2023 Reflection – Rejoice in the Lord always!

Rejoice in the Lord always!

January 4, 2023
Dear Family of Mary!

As we enter a New Year the key word for us is “Rejoice”! There is no better gift to give to our Great God than to rejoice in His love and providence for us. St. Paul said it so well in his letter to the Philippians:

“Rejoice in the Lord always;
again I will say, Rejoice.

Let all men know your forbearance.
The Lord is at hand.

Have no anxiety about anything,
but in everything by prayer
and supplication with thanksgiving
let your requests be made known to God.

And the peace of God,
which passes all understanding,
will keep your hearts
and your minds
in Christ Jesus.

Finally, brethren,
whatever is true,
whatever is honorable,
whatever is just,
whatever is pure,
whatever is lovely,
whatever is gracious,
if there is any excellence,
if there is anything worthy of praise,
think about these things.

What you have learned and received
and heard and seen in me, do;
and the God of peace will be with you.” (Philippians 4:4-9)

Our Lady says it this way:

August 25, 1988
“Dear children!
Today I invite you all to rejoice
in the life which God gives you.

Little children,
rejoice in God, the Creator,
because He has created you so wonderfully.

Pray that your life be joyful thanksgiving
which flows out of your heart
like a river of joy.

Little children,
give thanks unceasingly
for all that you possess,
for each little gift
which God has given you,
so that a joyful blessing
always comes down from God
upon your life.

Thank you for having responded to my call.”

And in this message as well:

April 25, 1989
“Dear children!
I am calling you
to a complete surrender to God.

Let everything that you possess
be in the hands of God.

Only in that way
shall you have joy in your heart.

Little children,
rejoice in everything that you have.
Give thanks to God
because everything is God’s gift to you.

That way in your life
you shall be able
to give thanks for everything
and discover God in everything
even in the smallest flower.

Thank you for having responded to my call.”

What a good way to begin 2023!

In Jesus, Mary and Joseph!
Cathy Nolan
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