Q1- Dad, I love you so much! I would like to see what I can do for you tomorrow? Tomorrow is Sunday and I don’t have anything on my calendar that needs to be done… except I get to go to church at 5:15. What would you like me to do?
*** Spend some time in the word. I would like you to make it a daily habit to read the bible. I have a lot to tell you in addition to what you read in the Magnificat (daily mass readings). Also, please take some time to practice guitar and try to write a song with the Holy Spirit’s guidance. Have fun with it!
Q2- Love, I have gotten off of the habit of only eating when my stomach growls. I am ok with waiting in the morning for the growl and eat around noon but then later I find I’m eating when not hungry at night. Also, before I play tennis, I eat so that I have enough “energy” to exercise. Is this something I should change? I could bring something in case I get hungry at tennis. The problem is mostly boredom eating or some other kind of emotional eating at night. What do you recommend?
*** I recommend that you ask me before you eat… ask if you should eat and then ask what does my body need? I will help you navigate the waters. I can help you if you only ask me to help in the moment. You’ve done a great job so far! You’re almost down 20 pounds since you started the plant based lifestyle. 4 pounds left to go then it will be 20! That’s awesome! This summer since you’ll be playing tennis, you will see much of the remaining pounds just fall off. (If you continue eating when you’re hungry and keep in touch with what your body needs; with my help it will be so easy for you!)
Q3- Jesus, I love you! Thank you for wiping the slate clean and erasing all traces of my mistakes from the eyes of the Father. Thank you for offering forgiveness to me. Please bless the priests that hear confessions. It is such a huge blessing that you offer to us. It’s been 2 and a half days, and I don’t think I’ve sinned… is that accurate? I’m trying to see how long I can go without sinning. It’s by your grace that I made it this far since Thursday!
*** Yes, you have been without sin since Thursday. It will get easier as you get used to living purely in God’s Love. I am glad you are working on not swearing. Even a few words mistakenly spoken have huge consequences on the cleanliness of the soul. It muddies the connection to the Father. Your prayers are heard, but they are not as beautiful as when you are without sin. Not as powerful in getting answered prayer, when you have sin in your soul. Keep reflecting at the end of the day to look back to see if there is anything that needs reconciling. It is so good that you write down on your phone when you make a mistake, that way you don’t forget. To be totally sure, it is good to also do a check before you go to bed at night. Make sure you aren’t angry at anyone, especially DB.
Q4- Mom, I love you! Would you please help me have a pure heart? I don’t want to judge anyone and I don’t want to have any hate in my being for anyone. Especially, I want to love people that may want to persecute me or even kill me because of my beliefs. Please help me not to be afraid to love all people… especially when I feel their hate towards me for no good reason. Would you please heal anything in me that needs healing in this regard?
***Yes, I would love to offer you the grace needed to grow the love in your heart. It will come over time, for sure, but you must desire it completely and keep asking for new measures of it each day. You will become more and more like Jesus as you pray, read the word of God, and ask for this beautiful grace to shine in your heart. I would love to offer you the grace, Mar. Thank you for asking for this important growth and you will notice a change in your thoughts, words, deeds and heart.
Actions Requested:
Do a review each night before you go to bed.
Consult with Love before I eat. Bless my food, and eat slower.
Keep asking for new measures of love.
Spend time in the word each day.
Closing Remarks: Thank you for your help in all these areas. Please help me know what needs to be done and then give me the grace to follow through with all of it in a timely manner. Thank you for your love and guidance. Thank you for your love, protection, prayers, and friendship. Help me be who you want me to be. Please equip and empower me to be all that you know I can be- for the good of the Heavenly Kingdom… May it come soon! Help me shine the light of God for all to see, and for humanity to return to our Father in Heaven. I love you! Amen! Xo ~Mar