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!
Imagine the surprise - and even scary! - Where the aged Simeon came to prophesy about You ... 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" ... and so she did not it must be understood ... You were so small that she could not imagine what you would have 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 we would be in heaven with you!
Tonight I also want to do as Mary ... and offer what little I am, I have and I know ... 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, Sir, as you promised,
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 evening, Lord ...
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My dear Romuald,
I told you advance one step at a time. There are times when you want to run and do not even know have you on foot. But do not worry, my plans for you will be met fully ... I promise! You just have to let yourself be guided and although sometimes you get hard, you have learned to be docile to the inspirations of the Spirit.
I know you are making an effort to pray more and better ... keep plugging away and soon I'll let you feel a deep joy in prayer. Read the Word and seek times to be silent 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 custody, I realized that you fell asleep a few times! But do not worry, I know you were tired and my thanks poured over you while you slept.
Rest now that I watch over you,
Jesus