Integrate a Holy Hour, Sacramental Confession, the Work of Reparation to the Holy Face of Jesus, and the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary into the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass as you travel along the Way of Sacrificial Love with a very special and very small Companion.
God is so in love with you!
PREPARE YOUR HEART TO ENTER INTO A MYSTERY
"Trust all things to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and to Mary, Help of Christians, and you will see what miracles are." ~ Saint John BoscoAs you enter the church, you see the Christ Child standing on Calvary just prior to the arrival of a Sacred Procession.
The Divine Child is there to welcome you before beginning a Holy Hour prior to the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
Jesus has a very special lesson planned for you today.
It involves sensitive matters of the heart, and so He has come to lead you through it and He is very little.
After genuflecting before the Blessed Sacrament, you hug the joyful little Boy.
How happy He is to see you!
How comforted you are by His presence and holiness.
PRAYING THE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES OF THE HOLY ROSARY WITH THE OPENNESS OF THE CHRIST CHILD WHILE MAKING REPARATION TO HIS MOST HOLY FACE
Little Jesus takes you by the hand and leads you from Calvary into a Garden.
He leads by example.
Ask little Jesus to help you be completely honest and open while you pray.
Look into His small Holy Face and tell Him that you love Him. Be sure to thank Him.
What did you say?
As the Divine Child leads you into the Garden, He pauses and gives you one more hug while saying in His little voice but with great love, "I'm going to grow up and die on a Cross for you, because I love you that much."
THE AGONY IN THE GARDEN
Jesus begins pouring forth everything for our Redemption as His passion begins. He is about to empty Himself one final time, this time of everything, following a lifetime of preparation. From the time of His conception, everything Jesus did, He did for us.
May we live, love, serve, and suffer in imitation of Christ.
The arms of adult Jesus are open wide; He has been waiting for you, and so lovingly welcomes You into His arms.
The two of you embrace and it's not a casual hug, it is intimate, very meaningful, powerfully unifying, and incredibly loving. What preparation as you embark upon the journey with Jesus through His Passion and Crucifixion for our Redemption.
Really savor that moment in His arms.
Jesus is so happy that you have joined Him and as He holds you so close to His Sacred Body, you understand and feel how much Jesus loves and values you and your eternal salvation.
Praying the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary with Jesus reminds us that our Savior loves us Passionately. Love Him with great passion in return.
PRAYING WITH OPENNESS AND HONESTY, STRIPPED OF EVERYTHING
Kneel by Jesus' side, remaining so close to Him you actually touch Him, and join hands with Jesus and pray as if you are one. Your intentions are the same: the salvation and sanctification of every single precious, immortal soul through all time.As you pray in the Garden prior to our Lord's arrest, make reparation to the Holy Face of Jesus.
Kiss His Holy Face and then pray, making reparation for all souls through all time with a heart completely open, and with honesty, stripped of everything.
Pray throughout the entire Holy Rosary with great devotion after having emptied yourself of everything that is worldly and unholy.
The Lord is absolutely delighted when we are completely open and honest with Him. So much more could be written about it.
It is also vital that you hold no bitterness in your heart against anyone.
DIVINE INTIMACY
Reveal something very personal and meaningful about yourself to Jesus while concluding this mystery.
Share one thing with Him that you have been holding back. Keep in mind that nothing is hidden from our Savior anyway; Jesus wants to help you grow in holiness. He wants your relationship with Him to deepen. Our Lord wants you to allow Him to use you as a majestic channel of love and grace for others.
God always wants what is best for us. Trust Him.
THE SCOURGING AT THE PILLAR
Little Jesus brings you to the pillar. You pick up the Divine Child and hold Him in your arms while praying this very powerful mystery.
While holding the Divine Child close, and as Jesus at the pillar prepares Himself for the first strike to His Sacred Body, you whisper in the Child's hear, "Jesus, unite all that I am with all that you are."
As you pray, your words travel to Jesus at the pillar during the terrible scourging and enter into His wounds, making reparation to God the Father for the sins of all mankind.
A Prayer During Holy Communion While Unified With Christ at the Pillar.
Venerate Jesus' Holy Face. Kiss His little Face, tell Him you love Him, and be sure to thank Him.
THE CROWNING WITH THORNS, THE CARRYING OF THE CROSS, AND THE CRUCIFIXION
Try it now on your own. Be led by the Divine Child through the final three Sorrowful Mysteries.Hold His little Hand, or hold Him close in your arms.
Pray with openness and devotion, offering reparation to the Holy Face of Jesus. Kiss His little Face, tell Him you love Him, and thank Him for loving us all so much.
At the conclusion of each mystery, little Jesus gently reminds you, "Don't hide yourself from Me. I love you!"
Reveal something to Jesus that you had been hesitating to share with Him. The Christ Child knows what it is, and wants you to come to Him with it.
The Lord longs to help us, but we must be humble, willing, and have courage.
Through these very powerful interactions, your relationship with Him will grow much deeper, more meaningful, and incredibly powerful. And with great love, it can happen in a hurry.
You won't ever regret opening your heart to Jesus. You can trust Him with it, and He is so kind and gentle.
SACRAMENTAL CONFESSION PRIOR TO HOLY MASS
To encourage you further in this very important lesson, little Jesus shows Himself to you standing outside the confessional door. He is wearing a crown of thorns signifying submission to the will of God the Father. Our little Savior is waving for you to come to Him, go in, and submit your will to God the Father like He did.
When you go to little Jesus, He takes you by the hand and leads you in. Then, He helps you make an open and honest sacramental confession from the heart of a child.
"In failing to confess, Lord, I would only hide You from myself, not myself from You." ~ Saint Augustine
So many graces are obtained by our openness and honesty with God.
As little Jesus leads you to the foot of the Cross where His love, mercy, and peace are granted to all, He reminds you,"Don't hide from Me; I love you!"
THE HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS
Travel with the Divine Child along the Way of Sacrificial Love throughout Holy Mass when the Passion and Crucifixion of our Lord is re-presented as we join Him on Calvary from our places in church.
Having arrived early your heart is well prepared to enter into this mystery. The Lord rewards your devotion and continues the lesson.
The Divine Child remains with you throughout. You hold Him in your arms during the readings.
Little Jesus is so trusting, so honest, so open, so pure, so caring. Absorb these qualities from Him as you hold the Sacred Body of Jesus in your arms.
Hold Him close as Christ is scourged at the pillar, and as the Sacred Procession travels by your place in church.
Jesus, catastrophically injured, insulted, exhausted, stripped, and crowned with thorns, stops and says to you, "Soul, help Me!" as He is scorned, beaten, ridiculed, hated, spit upon.
Through it all, Jesus focuses not on the personal cost but on our eternal salvation.
What do you say to Him in response?
Perhaps you hold the Divine Child even closer to you. Kiss Him during the homily, accept His love which is manifested continuously and in so many ways throughout the entire Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
Love Him in return; love Him for others. Accept His graces, and accept them for others. Offer reparation to His Most Holy Face.
During the prayer intentions, look into His little eyes and petition Him for the needs of others. Thank Him, and then ask Jesus what you can do for Him.
Perhaps little Jesus scampers off to join the procession bringing the gifts up to the altar. Jesus is like all little children; He loves gifts, surprises, and receiving our love!
He loves to be among us; He is our gift, and we are His treasures.
Jesus returns to you during the Last Supper; kneel next to the little Child during the consecration and Kiss His Holy Face.
Thank Him, and offer yourself to Him completely in return.
"Lord," you say to someone so little in such a big, big way by your genuineness, openness, and complete honesty, "I am not worthy that You should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed."
Little Jesus accompanies you to the altar during Holy Communion.
Are you holding His Sacred little Hand, or carrying Him in your arms?
If the Divine Child walks by your side, then He will kneel next to you as You are unified with Him in the Sacrament of Love.
DIVINE UNION AND CREATION
Little Jesus accompanies you back to your place in church and kneels by your side as you ask Him to create something very special through your union."Jesus," you say to Him silently with great love and longing, "I have the faith the size of a mustard seed. I have faith the size of a basketball!"
Little Jesus puts His Hand to His mouth and giggles; He found that so delightful because it sounds like something a child would say.
Love Jesus in return, with the heart of a child. And don't ever hide from Jesus. He is so in love with you!
RENEW YOUR VOWS TO JESUS
Conclude a very powerful morning by renewing your vows:
"Jesus, I give myself to You completely, without holding anything back. I promise to remain obedient to you in good times in bad, for poorer, in sickness and in health, never to be parted, and promise to love and honor You, all the days of my life."
You have just made the Divine Child one very happy little Boy.
MEDITATE ON CHRIST'S PASSION EVERY SINGLE DAY
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"...I assure thee that the mere memory and contemplation of these mysteries are terrible to hell, torment and drive away the demons, and that they avoid and fly those who thankfully remember the life and passion of my divine Son." 1 ~ Blessed Mother to Venerable Mary of Agreda
ONE FINAL THOUGHT
In matters pertaining to the heart, may we always strive to be gentle and loving with others in imitation of our merciful, compassionate, and mighty little Teacher and His Most Holy Mother.
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Source:
1. City of God: The Divine History and Life of the Virgin Mother of God, as manifested to Venerable Mary of Agreda for the Encouragement of Men (Washington, New Jersey: Ave Maria Institute, 1971), p. 698.
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THE POWERFUL DEVOTION TO THE HOLY FACE OF JESUS
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