Feb 12, 2008 Message From The Mail

This message was posted just two days before the recent massacre at Northern Illinois University. The next day, newspapers were flooded with photos of desperate people praying for help.

What would have been the outcome if there had been a moment of private prayer/reflection BEFORE the class began?

Jesus said: “My people, people are social beings and you need to help each other to survive in this world. This message is about being open to share with each other both in your physical and spiritual needs.

How can you sit back with your wealth and possessions while your neighbor is poor and starving? You are called to help your neighbor in their needs.

In the same way you cannot hide your knowledge of the faith under a bushel basket, but you must be open and share your faith with others in conversions. In a different way I want you to be open with Me as well in the way that you pray.

Some only come to Me as a last resort when you cannot handle something on your own. Instead of coming to Me only out of desperation, you should ask Me to help you in everything every day. You should give Me praise, adoration, seek My forgiveness, and give thanks in addition to your prayers of petition.


As the priest mentioned in his homily, you can even be open to Me by being silent so you can give Me time to speak to your heart. This contemplative prayer allows Me to have a working relationship with you, so I can direct you on your mission to follow My ways instead of your ways. So instead of keeping to yourself, and depending only on your means, you need to be open with Me and your neighbor so you can receive help from Me and those around you.

Sharing yourself with Me and others will give you a joy and a rest that your soul is seeking.”