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April, 2007
Dear Friends I am sorry it has taken so long to get this newsletter out to you. The last time I wrote was in January. Unfortunately I lost my D drive on my computer which held my data base for all my names and addresses. It has taken me this long to get as many names together as possible. If you are receiving this newsletter for the first time that is the reason why.
On Easter Sunday and the following weekend a series of articles was printed in the Sunday Times and then on Spirit Daily on the internet trying to discredit the Holy Family House of Prayer. I read the first article but refused to read any more because I knew that it disturbed my peace and stopped me from doing the work of God. I am asking people who have read these articles to discern what you read. Even with the messages we have sent you we ask you to discern everything through prayer. If you feel at peace with what is written then accept it if you do not feel at peace then discard it. Do not blindly believe all that is written in the paper because sometimes they talk in half truths and innuendo. I was phoned by several journalists and declined to give an interview as many of the messages around that time told us to stay silent because through your Christ like love you will change the hearts of others. The article should not have gone to press as it was a personal issue between the priest and the person concerned. The Archbishop in the article said the same it did not have anything to do with the shrine and apparitions. I had a meeting with the Archbishop and he has given us permission to carry on doing the work we are called to do. I thank the people who have phoned us and told us that they are praying for us at this time. Some people phoned because they felt confused with the article. I was able to talk to them about discerning what they hear or read and looking to the experience of their visit to The Holy Family House of Prayer as to whether they felt at peace when they visited. The tongue is a powerful weapon and we should challenge those who use it maliciously. In St. Paul’s writings he tells us to go directly to the person who you have a problem with not to others.
The following reading says it all I think:-
Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not repay evil for evil or abuse for abuse; but, on the contrary, repay with a blessing. It is for this that you were called--that you might inherit a blessing. For "Those who desire life and desire to see good days, let them keep their tongues from evil and their lips from speaking deceit; let them turn away from evil and do good; let them seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil." Now who will harm you if you are eager to do what is good? But even if you do suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear, and do not be intimidated, but in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make your defence to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and reverence. Keep your conscience clear, so that, when you are maligned, those who abuse you for your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame. For it is better to suffer for doing good, if suffering should be God's will, than to suffer for doing evil.
1 Peter 3 8:17
Last night Eileen received a message from Our Lady and I have printed it below
25th April 2007 (Night Prayer)
My children, I am your guiding star. Look to the Heavens above and see that I am the pointer star which leads to the cross. Listen and learn from me. The only way to life eternal comes through the cross. Do not avoid the crosses in your every day life. Embrace the crosses given to you and grow stronger spiritually. Long ago the people of the world led a simple life. They used the stars in the sky to guide them. The world today has become so sophisticated that you have forgotten the simplicity of life. Go back to a simple faith filled life. Let go of the many encumbrances which drag you down and distract you from your spiritual life. I am your Heavenly Mother. One of my titles is “Our Lady of the Southern Cross”. I wait with motherly concern to guide all of God’s children to my Son Jesus and the cross He bore to give to you a new life. I am patroness of your country as “Our Lady Help of Christians”. Your country is materially rich but spiritually so poor. Many who strive for more and more wealth forget completely about who has provided for them. They no longer make time for God to give praise and thanks and to receive His love. There is a dryness of faith and a aridness of the land. You must pray hard for the conversion of the hearts of many so that your people turn back to God and place Him rightfully as first in their lives. Do not be afraid to give to me many acts of love and self sacrifice for the conversion of the people of your land. Pray for all hearts to be opened to the graces of the Holy Spirit so that God’s people once more go back to a life of simplicity based around their families and loved ones. Pray hard, my little one, for the conversion of Australia. Your work is plentiful. Reach out and show to all you meet the way to life eternal. Show them the love of Christ Jesus give to you by your Heavenly Father through His Son in the grace of the Holy Spirit. Turn away from sin and despair and embrace this freedom of the Spirit. Embrace your Lord and God’s love given to you freely so that you can live your life anew in the gifts and graces of the Holy Spirit. Let me point you in the way you need to go.
During the week Prime Minister John Howard asked the people of Australia to pray that the drought would be broken. I have felt on my heart that we need to pray a novena starting on 16th May and finishing on 24th May through the intercession of Our Lady Help of Christians, patroness of Australia for the breaking of the drought in both the physical and spiritual sense in Australia. This land of ours was first called the Great Southland of the Holy Spirit. Let us lift our voices as one and go back to being lead by the Holy Spirit and in the true Australian way reaching out in love to our neighbour and placing God first in our lives.
Below is a quote taken from "Honouring Australia's Christian Heritage" by Col Stringer
THE PROCLAMATION BY PEDRO FERDINAND DE QUIROS
Day of Pentecost, 14th May, 1606
Let the heavens, the earth, the waters with all their creatures, and those present, witness that I, Captain Pedro Ferdinand de Quiros...in the name of Jesus Christ... hoist this emblem of the holy cross on which His person was crucified and whereon He gave His life for the ransom and remedy of all the human race...on this day of Pentecost, 14th May....I take possession of all this part of the south as far as the pole in the name of Jesus...which from now on shall be called the southern land of the Holy Ghost...and this always and forever...and to the end that to all natives, in all the said lands, the holy and sacred evangel may be preached zealously and openly.
8th April 2007 (Night Prayer)
My children
Turn away from the lures of satan. Do not be fooled by his smoke screen and deception. I ask you to pray and ask for the wisdom of God to discern each situation you face. God is love and His Son Jesus is your Prince of peace. All that comes from God comes through the Holy Spirit of Love. If you hear or read something and do not feel peace and it seems to create havoc and disharmony then tread very warily. Pray and ask for the help from your Heavenly Father through the prayers offered to His Son Jesus. When you feel peace flood your soul then you know that God is with you. Use the graces of the Holy Spirit to inspire you to lead a faith filled life with a heart full of trust and God’s love. Do not be an instrument of disharmony and destruction but always an instrument of peace and love. You must use your own judgment on matters relating to God and not rely on the words of others. Step out in faith and trust more fully in God’s love for you. Turn away from those who gossip and cause disharmony. Stay silent when they try and draw you into this malicious talk. You will need to have courage to withstand the persecutions which may come against you. Never fear this journey of trust you take. Be brave and fearless in your service of your Lord. You must learn to be disciplined in your prayers to understand more fully the Will of your Heavenly Father. Courage my little ones learn the ways how your brothers and sisters in Christ the saints led their lives. They faced many adversities but always foremost in their thought was “all for the glory of God”. Let the layers of self be slowly stripped back so that you continue to trust regardless of the circumstances. There is much work for you to do so put on your armour of faith to fight the good fight for the love of your Lord and God. If you lead a righteous life always with the love of God utmost in your mind you have nothing to fear. Pray your prayers each day of protection then step out fearlessly in faith and meet the challenges of each new day. I am your Mother of Perpetual Help and I will give you the guidance you need. Stay close to me and together through your prayers and charitable works of love we will defeat the rule of satan. Be prepared to fight this battle for the salvation of souls. I am with you always. Do not fear but instead trust completely.
8th April 2007
Be on guard against the distractions which come to you. Anything which takes you away from the work of holy love which you perform is not ordained by our Eternal Father. You do enjoy a time of grace in which your efforts and prayers can do so much to help in the salvation of souls. The more you achieve then the more Satan will try to unsettle and minimise that effect. Many will come and some will go and each will be given what they seek if they will accept it. Pray for those who still search so they may be guided to find the truth within the Most sacred Heart of my adored Son, The risen Christ. Be renewed this day by the glory of His resurrection and be armed for the battle which comes. Many will support your work and more will not but do not despair for this has been the way of things since my Son left His bride. If it were not so then there would not be such difference in faith and so much dissent and rebellion. The faithful remnant hold the truth and carry forward the light of that truth and it is a simple truth. God is love and He became incarnate in order to suffer and die and show you the way to His mercy and forgiveness. His mercy and forgiveness are still yours for the asking if you will just accept and repent of sin. Forgive those who wrong you and pray that their hearts are softened and renewed. Always work with kindness and compassion and give to others as you would wish to receive. Do not despair for the great time is still with you and with faith and hope then you will be prepared for the moments of rejection and anguish. Do not waste time on anything which is trivial and does not serve God’s purpose. Cast aside worry and anxiety by placing your cares and troubles before The Christ and allowing Him to lighten the load through His saving grace. Be at peace and be peace and love and direction for others.