The Crown, the Keys, Profound Catholicism, and You

Discover and then keep rediscovering deeply meaningful, intimate, and powerful union with God.  

He is so in love with you!!

HOW DO I GET STARTED?

Very good question! 

KNOW THE ONE TRUE FAITH WELL, BY LEARNING IT CORRECTLY

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LIVE A SACRAMENTAL LIFE

Assist at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass every day and receive the Blessed Sacrament and the Sacrament of Reconciliation often.  They are absolutely inseparable and necessary for every soul.

Living a sacramental life takes real work, fortitude, great courage, and many graces!

However, you will soon discover that the Divine union you experience, and the vital graces you receive from God, through the loving hands of His most holy Mother, will make everything well worth it.

Accomplish God's will by submitting yours to His.

Holiness is your destiny, and "heaven is rich enough to reward you" (Saint John Vianney).

UNDERSTAND THAT WITH GOD, ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE

Don't set limits on God.  His love for mankind defies human understanding, and He is very lavish with His love.

What follows is a PROFOUNDLY Catholic example of what is possible, to inspire and encourage you on your journey toward union with God.

SEE LOVE STREAMING FROM JESUS’ SACRED BODY

Perhaps you will be assisting at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and "see" God's love absolutely pouring forth, streaming in torrents from Jesus' Sacred Body during His Passion. Perhaps you will also "see" this same phenomenon as God's love streams from the Eucharist during a Holy Hour, or from the crucifix as you visit the Blessed Sacrament in the afternoon when the church is empty.

God loves us constantly.  Constantly.  Recognize His love for you, accept It, return It, and then share It with others.

You will discover such supernatural joy, and also contentment, peace, and consolation in times of great trial.

God loves you!   

VENERATE THE WOUND IN CHRIST’S LEG

Perhaps the Lord shows you His left leg as He hangs crucified on the Cross.  Remember, with God all things are possible.  

You are shown one wound in particular on His left leg, on the left side of His knee.


You see Christ's Sacred Blood flowing down His leg, but are shown  one drop of His Sacred Blood in particular as it flows from the open wound. 

You ask the Lord to explain to you the significance of that  particular wound.  You remain with Jesus after Holy Mass to delight and thank Him, and at that time He explains that the wound was caused by all those who would not or will not  kneel down (honor God as they should).

He tells you that when the devout faithful submit to His will, and when they suffer patiently, they accept His Crown of Thorns: Jesus' Crown of Thorns and Living in Imitation of Christ and Blessed Mother.

The Lord explains that the thorns in His Crown work like keys to obtain graces for other sinners: Very Special Keys that Open the Hardest of Hearts.

MAKE A HOLY HOUR IN THE CHAPEL

Being profoundly Catholic, the Lord has requested that you hold vigil and pray by the confessionals every time you have the opportunity, to help guide precious "fish" to the right "nets."

What's up with all the references to fishing? Learn more:  Saint John Vianney, the Big Fish, and You.

Jesus shows you how the teamwork of His devout faithful creates a mystical pathway for others that leads into the confessional.

Jesus shows you an image which illustrates this point:  you see yourself face down on the floor in the shape of a cross outside the confessional, and also see your confessor face down on the floor in the shape of a cross inside the confessional.

The two of you make up the path others will travel on to get to the foot of the Cross.
 
All confessors and all the devout faithful have their place in this image as well;  this is how everyone works together as a team as the Good Shepherd gathers His sheep to Himself.

EXPERIENCE UNION WITH THE DIVINE

Experience the mystical union of Christ's Soul with yours as you pray, and contemplate how the souls of God's people also experience this mystical union with one another.

He illustrates this to you by showing confessor and penitent praying at the same time in the confessional…it is very, very beautiful, this interconnectedness we share with one another, and also share with the Holy Souls in Purgatory and all the occupants of heaven.

RECEIVE HOLY COMMUNION FROM THE HIGH PRIEST

You ask Jesus and Saint Pio (or another saint/priest of your choosing) to bring you Holy Communion in the chapel, and they do!  Jesus stands right in front of you, and He was wearing the Crown of Thorns.  Saint Pio stands on His left, and he is also wearing a crown of thorns. 

You are also wearing a crown of thorns for having submitted to God's will throughout the week and for your patient suffering in imitation of Christ.


Patient suffering is so immeasurably valuable. 

All this occurs as you pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary.  You ask Jesus to allow you to receive a piece of His Sacred Body that had been ripped off during the scourging at the pillar and landed on the ground. 

Sweet, patient, humble, and gentle Jesus, how much You love us!

Then, as Jesus holds up His Sacred Body, Saint Pio lovingly takes your right hand and holds it in his hand.  What a touching gesture, it is so beautiful…then you wonder what to do with your left hand.  You would very much like to hold Jesus’ Hand, but His Hands are holding the chalice and the Sacred Host.

Things do not seem complete to you, but you are so very grateful for this expression of love…

Then, Blessed Mother appears to the right of her Son, and she is wearing a crown of thorns.  She takes your left hand in her hand.

So there you are kneeling before Jesus in the middle, Saint Pio to your right, Blessed Mother to your left, the three of you holding hands as our Savior holds up His Sacred Body and Blood in His Sacred Hands, as all of you wear a crown of thorns.

(silence)

Then, all the occupants of heaven begin joining you.  They take a place in front of you, behind Jesus, Blessed Mother, and Saint Pio and form a half circle that fills the entire space behind them and extends into eternity.
 
RECEIVE A SPECIAL DROP OF CHRIST’S BLOOD

Just one drop of Christ's Precious Blood was, and remains, enough to redeem the entire human race.  

Jesus takes the Sacred Host and dips it in the chalice containing His Sacred Blood.  You look up as He holds the Eucharist before you, and see one drop of His Sacred Blood running down the front of the Host.

He makes known to you that this is the very same drop of His Blood that you were shown the other day in church.  It is the same drop of His Blood that flowed from the wound in His knee, which was created by mankind's defiance and selfishness.
 
You are told that the obedience of the devout faithful obtains graces for precious, immortal souls who refuse to submit to God's will, and that all of heaven is here to help us accomplish the will of our Good Shepherd.

"Trust all things to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and to Mary, Help of Christians, 

and you will see what miracles are." 

~ Saint John Bosco 

   
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    Images taken at Ss. Cyril and Methodius Slovak Catholic Church,  
Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S.A. Parish Website

  

  
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How is God at work in you?  

THE POWERFUL DEVOTION TO THE HOLY FACE OF JESUS

To learn more about the Work of Reparation through the Devotion to the Holy Face, which our Lord, Jesus Christ called  "the most beautiful work under the sun,"  visit:  
Work of Reparation Through the Devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus

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