The Immaculate Conception and Mercy

As we approach the year of Mercy starting on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception it is important to keep the focus on the request of Jesus. He is asking for Lay women to be espoused to Purity.  He is asking for prayer, penance and loving truth to be given to all who are in need of it.  If you look around at the world this mission seems not only daunting but impossible.  "Nothing is impossible for God." 

My prayer today before I began the Liturgy of the hours, Morning Prayer was to ask the Mother of God to inspire me as to how to approach the subject of Purification and the year of Mercy.

Today's readings make many references to Zion our Mighty Citadel, our saving Lord its walls and its defense; throw open the gates, for our God is here among us, Psalm 118 Song of Joy for Salvation. 

Our Pope is reinforcing an age old truth. Our God is here among us, to save us from the fires of Hell. All through the readings we are reminded of our need for God and His never ending love for us. His Mercy endures forever. 

As a Catholic woman who has been drawn by Jesus to His truth. The need to bring back PURITY to our world so hurting and distorted by decades of lies and half truths is absolute. I urge all sisters in the name of Christ and God's plan to Purify the world, to pray and sacrifice for this most necessary cause. 

We must first ask for the gift of Purity. Purify our intentions, our will, "Make my heart, like unto thine." When you are willing to let go of all that is stored up inside, the guilt, shame and pain that is keeping you from Jesus you will be much more apt to find the confessional a place of peace, healing and holiness. If you really want to please the Son of God ask His Mother to help you with this purification. This is difficult to admit but I have gone to confession almost once a week for over four years now. 

The doors are open, Jesus is waiting behind the black suit and the white collar to hear you, and to heal you. Jesus is acting in that priest to draw your soul to His. There is no greater love, as He has laid down His life for you.  

The two women Jesus has asked to be our Patron Saints are St. Mary Magdalene and St. Joan of Arc. Mary who stayed with him through his death and resurrection. 

St. Joan of Arc who understands the battle being waged against all women and children of our times, in spite of those around us who are not really interested in pleasing our Savior we need to fight the battle anyway.  We must look at the bloodied face of Jesus and say, I do, and I will.

         I do, to the invitation to become a Daughter of Zion, Bride of His church. I will, do your will, not mine or that of the world around me.