My beloved Jesus ... today we celebrate the day that Mary and Joseph went to the Temple to present you ... I imagine so small ... so helpless ... and yet so safe in the arms of your mother ... they kept the Law of Moses, which said that all the firstborn should be consecrated to the Lord ... and you not only were the firstborn of the Holy Family, but the firstborn of all creation!
I imagine the surprise - and even scary! - When the aged Simeon came to prophesy about you ... I imagine that Mary's heart sank when he heard that You would be a "sign of contradiction for many" ... and "a sword would pierce her soul" ... then she it must be understood ... You were so tiny that she could not imagine what you would suffer for us ... I devoted one day to the Father to become the Lamb who would be offered a ransom for many ... unfathomable mystery that only fully understand when come to be in heaven with you!
Tonight I also want to do as Mary ... and offer what little I am, I have and I want ... I know it's not much ... but my little, I offer a sincere and humble heart ... begging you to accept it in your hands, this poor earthen vessel came to be a beautiful jar where you can save your best wines ...
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I say goodbye tonight with the song of Simeon,
Now, Lord, according to your word
now let your servant depart in peace,
for mine eyes have seen your salvation,
whom you have prepared for all peoples
light for revelation to the Gentiles
and glory of thy people Israel.
Good night, Mr. ...
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My dear Romuald,
I told you that one step at a time. There are times when you want to run and do not even know have you standing. But do not worry, my plans for you will comply completely ... I promise! You just have to let yourself be guided and while sometimes you get difficult, you have learned to be docile to the promptings of the Spirit.
I know you are making an effort to pray more and better ... still persevered and soon I'll let you feel a deep joy in prayer. Read the Word and find time for silence within. Is there, in silence, where you will hear my voice. I know this is costing you more work, but do not worry, soon come.
Before I let you rest thank you for the time we were together. Although he was quietly in the custody, I realized that you fell asleep a few times! But do not worry, I know you were tired and poured out my thanks you in your sleep.
Rest now that I watch over you,
Jesus