18. I will do everything for you
September 24, 1973
“At the end of these spiritual exercises, which you have made with Me, let this be your resolution: ‘Remain always, at every moment, in my Immaculate Heart in prayer, so as to be my joy, to console Me for so many sorrows caused by the sins that every day are multiplied in the world.’
Be afraid of nothing, do not be worried about anything: I will do everything for you and with you, because I love you with a greater love than you could ever imagine. Offer Me the most beautiful fruit: the Marian Movement of Priests! I accept it, I bless it, I guard it jealously.
Do not be worried about the first meeting tomorrow: I will arrange everything; the Priests whom I want here (…) are already on their way and the meeting will be a wonderful occasion for all, and I will give so very much joy to each one. My Priests will receive a special grace which will transform their whole lives. (…)”
Some Thoughts:
Living life as our Creator meant it to be lived, is the most joyful and serene experience we can have. We are to seek Him simply for who He is, and not for these gifts. But it’s good to be aware that there indeed is joy in the Lord, especially in these times of so much darkness and sadness. True Joy comes from within and is not dependent on current situation. It is a gift of the Holy Spirit. The Lyrics from the famous Christmas Carol Joy to the World are beautiful to contemplate.
Joy to the world, the Lord is come (not just on December 25th but every time you call on Him)
Let earth receive her King (He needs to be king and Lord of all)
Let every heart prepare Him room (This is where Mary comes in, she helps us to receive Him just as she received Him at His first coming).
And Heaven and nature sing (The Communion of saints rejoice together, the Church triumphant, which are the saints in heaven, and those of us still part of nature, the church militant.)
12 New Testament Scriptures about Joy
John 15:11,
“I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.”
Romans 15:13,
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
James 1:2,
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,”
Galatians 5:22,
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,”
Philemon 1:7,
“Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people.”
Acts 2:28,
“You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence.”
Romans 12:12,
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
3 John 1:3-4,
“It gave me great joy when some believers came and testified about your faithfulness to the truth, telling how you continue to walk in it. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.”
Hebrews 12:1-3,
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.”
John 16:24,
“Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.”
1 Thessalonians 2:17-20,
“But, brothers and sisters, when we were orphaned by being separated from you for a short time (in person, not in thought), out of our intense longing we made every effort to see you. For we wanted to come to you—certainly I, Paul, did, again and again—but Satan blocked our way. For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord Jesus when he comes? Is it not you? Indeed, you are our glory and joy.”
Romans 14:17,
“For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit,”
Catechism of the Catholic Church
30 “Let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.”5 Although man can forget God or reject him, He never ceases to call every man to seek him, so as to find life and happiness. But this search for God demands of man every effort of intellect, a sound will, “an upright heart”, as well as the witness of others who teach him to seek God.