through Gianna Talone Sullivan
Message 179
My dear little children, praise be Jesus!
Little ones, there is no one who does not have some weakness which
needs to be purged in order to prevent him from falling into sin.
You
are human, and weaknesses of the flesh from original sin exists.
However
you can consciously and willingly cooperate with the grace of God to
suppress the appetites of the flesh so that you can attain a closer
union with God.
God knows there are necessities and pleasures necessary
for you.
He does not deny you these pleasures.
He wants you to realize
that He desires to share your thoughts, strengthen your character and
personality.
There are various passions which can be purified by an interior
mortification, which through humility, will unite you to Jesus.
These
sufferings glorify you in His name and lead you to freedom and
happiness.
You will rise to a new level of dignity.
This mortification
is not meant to cause frustration or self-deprivation.
It is a joyful
union with God so that your words, thoughts and actions are those which
Jesus can share.
It corresponds to some attachment you may have, such as
admiration, material pleasures, achievements, praises or pointed
attention to yourself.
Jesus does not desire you to take on a suffering
which is not intended to purify your soul or which causes fear.
Jesus is merciful and loving, and His kingdom is designed so that you
can share in His glory.
He desires you to be consumed with His love and
for you not to be afraid.
A proper attitude is necessary for you to
share in His cross.
You cannot deny yourself unless you love God with
all of your heart, your whole soul, your mind and your whole strength.
Jesus is not looking for you to love suffering but to love the one who
suffered.
With that proper attitude, interior mortification can be
mastered with joy, for you will be doing it to live in perfect union
with Him.
You will not need to rationalize your suffering because Jesus'
suffering for you would suffice.
I bless you, little ones, in the name of your Savior, and with joy I
encourage you to hope in Jesus.
Do not blame Him for your short comings,
failures or problems.
Instead love Him, for He desires you to be happy.
Every soul must be purified before it can see God.
Whether it is done in
this life or in the next depends on your cooperation.
Peace to you.
I take your petitions to the Father in the name of Jesus.
Thank you for responding to My call.
AD DEUM.