APPARITIONS
OF JESUS AND MARY


DEAR FAMILY NEWSLETTER

***MAY, 1996***

from Ginny Lopez in APPARITIONS LIST ARCHIVES


CONTENTS:

MEDJUGORJE MESSAGE & COMMENTARY, MAY 25, 1996

"Dear little children, Today I wish to thank you for all your prayers and sacrifices that you, during this month which is dedicated to me, have offered to me. Little children, I also wish that you all become active during this time, that is through me connected to heaven in a special way. Pray in order to understand that you all, through your life and your example, ought to collaborate in the work of salvation. Little children, I wish that all people convert and see me and my son, Jesus, in you. I will intercede for you and help you to become the light. In helping the other, your soul will also find salvation. Thank you for having responded to my call."
COMMENTARY: These messages are very brief compared to those given to other visionaries. But don't let that throw you because the words are packed with meaning by the Mother of God; for instance, "Dear children." You ARE my children, for when I stood at the foot of my Son's cross, He gave me to you as your Mother, just as He gave you to me as my children. " . . . I wish to thank you for all your prayers and sacrifices . . . .." Traditionally in the Church, the month of May is dedicated to me. Do you remember the May crownings of your childhood? I thank you as your Mother for the many prayers, Masses, Rosaries and penances that you have offered during this month of May for my intentions. " . . . I also wish that you all become active during this time, that is through me connected to heaven in a special way." I am coming all over the world during this time. This time is a special time for you to live in grace, changing your lives and giving yourselves to God. That is why He is allowing me to come to you so often. "Pray in order to understand that you all, through your life and your example, ought to collaborate in the work of salvation." You, my little children, are missionaries. Yes, missionaries. The way in which you live your daily lives can actually save the souls of others. Example is a powerful teacher, more powerful even than words. Remember this the next time you want to lash out at someone. " . . . I wish that all people convert and see me and my Son, Jesus, in you." This is what the Father wants and what I want: if you live the messages that I am bringing to you from Heaven, if you change your lives accordingly, then you will see my Son and me in one another because this is the way He and I would live if we were living in Nazareth today. "I will intercede foryou and help you . . . .." If you truly want to do this, to reflect the light of my Son, I, your Mother who loves you, will help you through my prayers, which are powerful. "In helping the other, your soul will also find salvation." I will beg the Father to allow me to give you the graces that are necessary for you to convert yourselves and one another. It is the way of life for each and every day. "Thank you for having responded to my call." Although I am Queen of Angels and Saints, the chosen daughter of God the Father, who bore His Son, Jesus, I am one of you. I thank you, my children, for welcoming me into your hearts and for listening to what I have to tell you. These are just a few ideas that come to mind when I read Our Mother's words. If you take a few moments to read carefully, her words will speak to your heart, too.
MESSAGE GIVEN BY OUR LADY TO GIANNA TALONE SULLIVAN AT ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, EMMITSBURG, MARYLAND, ON MAY 9, 1996
"My dear little children, praise be Jesus! Little ones, in these days where evil forces are trying to cause confusion and division it is My desire to help you. I come to you to proclaim the truth of Jesus your Savior. Your focus and attention needs to be fully on God. You need to pray daily and be aware of His merciful love in all you do. God must be at the center of your life, in all your activities, in your plans, in your thought process and in your heart. "Beware the evil subtleties currently in your midst. Your future is being molded to surround a monetary system. Be alert to a cashless society developing around the world and the forces of power which will manipulate and ultimately restrict your freedom. If you pray you will be able to discern what is of God with a clear mind. "If you do not return to God now and allow Him to open the vessels of your heart clogged by deceit and self-righteousness you will not be able to avoid the traps of evil. "Do not wait until God's warning strikes the souls of every person in this world for it will be very difficult to respond and change. Please respond now to God's call. There will not be much time after God's warning for the fire of purification to befall you. Some events are inevitable. Pray with all your hearts that you will be able to persevere in your faith and not turn from God. Receive the sacraments while they are available. Pray. Pray. Pray little children and ponder God's mercy. "I bless you and take your petitions to God. Peace is what I desire for you. Thank you for responding to My call. AD DEUM."

PRAYERS & PETITIONS Please pray for healings for: thanksgiving for: conversion for: consolation for: pray for the repose of the soul of: the special intentions of: pray for: