I prayed to God through His Son Jesus Christ that I would know the Truth. I prayed to know of His existence. I prayed to understand the relevancy of Christianity today? What religion do I follow or practice given the choice of so many and if I consider myself a Christian; what denomination is in keeping with Your Will? How are we to have faith in Christ after 2000 years? Do You love me God? After a couple of weeks I received the answer, the proof I was looking for. Yes, God does exist. When he sent His son 2000 years ago, He performed miracles as proof of His existence. I did some research and discovered more recent miracles. Church approved miracles. I learned about Juan Diego, Lourdes, Fatima and many more. "Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed." John 20:29
I have learned that today, the Blessed Virgin Mary who is Queen of Heaven, intercedes on our behalf to God the Father and her son Jesus Christ. Over the centuries she has appeared to many people and has given them proof of her existence and messages to convey to the world. Her messages usually contain the same elements: prayer, conversion, penance, fasting and love of thy neighbour. It's utterly amazing and miraculous!!
Yes, Christianity is relevant today. The Blessed Virgin Mary's messages to the seers of Fatima accurately predicted the most crucial events of the 20th century. By following the instructions in her messages we can even avoid war.
I thank God that I am a Christian. Keep in mind this is not an exclusive club. The Blessed Virgin Mary considers all people to be her beloved children and wishes not to lose any of us. She is calling all people to her Immaculate Heart.
We have been given conclusive proof which has been well documented and witnessed (in some cases by over 70,000 people at one time as well as the illuminated sky in Europe appearing like a blood red aurora borealis which was seen by millions all over Europe and foreshadowing the beginning of World War II and predicted by Our Lady).
The image above is that of the Blessed Virgin Mary ( Our Lady of Guadalupe). It is the only image in existence that we have of Blessed Mary. In 1531, a Mexican peasant named Juan Diego was given flowers by Our Lady to bring to the Bishop. When Juan opened his Tilma (cloak) in front of the Bishop, a miraculous image was imprinted on it. Over 470 years later, the image is still as fresh as it was when it happened. Its had acid spilled on it; a bomb blowing up under it; left in the open air, not to mention the fact that the normal life span of the fabric is only 20 years! Today scientists are baffled. Analysis reveals that the paint used is not animal, mineral or vegetable (not of this world!). Further scientific analysis reveals in the eyes of the miraculous image, one can see, if magnified, that at the moment the image was captured, the people present at the time of the miracle are captured in the eyes! Further analysis reveals that the picture is not a painting (no brush strokes present). The more tests done on the Tilma, the more baffled scientists are. Its a miracle for the ages because the images present in the eyes were not discovered until recently. In His infinite wisdom, God knew that there would be scientists centuries later discovering the images, bewildering them all the more. As of today science cannot explain this image on the Tilma nor has the Tilma or the image deteriorated in any way. Scientists claim it is of supernatural origin. You can see this miraculous image at the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico.
Why did She appear? The image was in answer to the Bishop's prayers and also to convert the pagan Indians in Mexico who at the time were practicing human sacrifice.
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Her message to Juan Diego: "Let not your heart be disturbed. Do not fear that sickness, nor any other sickness or anguish. Am I not here, who am your Mother? Are you not under my protection? Am I not your health? Are you not happily within my fold? What else do you wish? Do not grieve nor be disturbed by anything."
The image on the Tilma is just one miracle of thousands that God has given to us to help our unbelief.
Alleluia! There is a God! Jesus is His Son! Mary His Mother and She will intercede on my behalf. They all love me!!!
But wait. There's danger. That means there is a devil! The devil likes to create confusion. The devil loves deception. He loves to cause strife, calamity and wars. The devil is at work chipping away at my faith. He uses people to do his dirty work by normalizing all types of sinful behaviour including abortion. The devil's hand-maids! He and they are out there and even on the net spreading lies about Christianity. Spreading pornography, hate and deceit. Seeping into the media and conveying messages and images contrary to the Gospel. Flowing into television and propagating hatred, violence, adultery, killing and promoting the breaking of every commandment. Our Society is becoming more secular and denial of the devil is one of the greatest deceptions. Wait a minute; I have Holy Mary, Mother of God on my side. She said she would protect me from the devil and stamp the serpent under foot. I am under Mary's protection and Jesus is my Brother, my Lord, my Saviour. Praise to You Lord Jesus Christ!! Christianity is not an exclusive club. Its not about pride. Its not about a Christian thinking they are better than anyone else. Blessed Mary is calling everyone (Man, Woman, Child, Christian, Muslim, Jew, Buddhist, Hindu, Atheist....) to Her Immaculate Heart. The time is now, you must consecrate your heart to the Blessed Virgin Mary today! "But I feel that the greatest destroyer of peace today is abortion..." Mother Theresa
Why Christianity? Why not one of the other 2 monotheistic religions like Judaism or Islam? What about Buddhism?
Jesus is the perfect fulfillment of the Jewish law and the Jewish prophets Jesus is the direct descendant of Abraham's Isaac and not Ishmael (progenitor of the muslims) Buddha died still searching for the truth
Jesus is the way and the truth and the life
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Everything we need to live a faith filled life can be found in the bible. Miracles and Apparitions are an added bonus!
Notes: "Buddha died still searching for the truth." Billy Graham © mdbys.com |
