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October Warnings

My Garabandal Rosary (Rome, Renewing our Wedding Vows) in a previous Blog

After viewing several prophecies from well known seers, I wanted to stay home and crawl back into bed. One of the videos that I saw on YouTube was “Garabandal Warning, Our Ladys Message and Prophecies” along with “October Warning” by Mark Mallet.

From: St. Joseph’s Publications

The Warning
(The first of the Great Events prophesied at Garabandal)

The main visionary Conchita has declared:

  • The Warning is a thing that comes directly from God and will be visible throughout the entire world in whatever place anyone might be.
  • The Warning will be like a revelation of our sins and it will be seen and experienced equally by believers and non-believers and people of any religion whatsoever.
  • The Warning is like a purification for the Miracle.
  • And it is a sort of a catastrophe. It will make us think of the dead, that is, we would prefer to be dead rather than to experience the Warning.
  • The Warning is something supernatural and will not be explained by science.
  • It will be seen and felt.
  • The Warning will be a correction of the conscience of the world.
  • For those who do not know Christ, they will believe it is a Warning from God.
  • The most important thing about that day is that everyone in the whole world will see a sign, a grace, or a punishment within themselves, in other words, a Warning.
  • They will find themselves all alone in the world no matter where they are at the time, alone with their conscience right before God.
  • They will then see all their sins and what their sins have caused.
  • We will all feel it differently because it will depend on our conscience. The Warning will be very personal, therefore, we will all react differently to it.
  • The most important thing will be to recognize our own sins and the bad consequences of them.
  • Your experience of the Warning will be different from mine because your sins are different from mine.
  • This will be a Warning to see what you have done with your sins.
  • It will be like a purification before the Miracle to see if with the Warning and Miracle we will be converted.
  • The Virgin told me that before the Miracle, God will be sending us a Warning so as to purify us or prepare us to see the Miracle and in this way we may draw enough grace to change our lives toward God.
  • It is a phenomenon which will be seen and felt in all the world and everywhere; I have always given as an example that of two stars that collide.
  • This phenomenon will not cause physical damage, but it will horrify us because at that very moment we will see our souls and the harm we have done.
  • It will be as though we were in agony but we will not die by its effects but perhaps we will die of fright or shock to see ourselves.
  • No one will have doubts of it being from God, and of its not being human.
  • I who know what it is, am very much afraid of that day.
  • The Virgin told us that the Warning and Miracle will be the last warnings or public manifestations that God will give us. This is why I believe that after them we will be near the end of time.

Under Investigation

The Catholic Church does not take these prophecies lightly, so the apparitions of Our Lady of Garabandal are still under investigation.  Please watch the videos and decide for yourself.

Occupy Until He Comes (Luke 19:13)

Some of these events were to take place in mid-October. In spite of this, we kept our plans to visit our granddaughter Maddie in Phoenix, Arizona, this past weekend. Our youngest grandson, Jacob, was leaving for his Outdoor Education trip on October 10th. Our son Mikos and his family were traveling to Las Vegas on the same weekend. So if anything had occurred, we would have been scattered hundreds of miles away from each other.

What is the Miraculous Medal?

The Miraculous Medal

I was not about to tell our daughter Sonja to keep Jacob home from his scheduled trip, so I did the next best thing: I pulled Jacob aside and handed him a Miraculous medal, explaining to him that it must be on his person at all times. Jacob safely pinned the medal on a blue band that he had around his wrist. I prayed for the Lord to guard Jacob and his sixth-grade classmates with traveling mercies. I gave Sonja three additional medals for the rest of the family.

I added the Miraculous medal to the cross that I wear around my neck. I gave one to Mike and told him to place it in his wallet. I had already given one to Maddie before she left for college, and when I see Mikos, Jenny and Will, they will be receiving the same medals.

The Promises of the Miraculous Medal

During Our Lady’s visit to Catherine Laboure on November 27,1830, rays of light flowed from rings on her fingers that were made of precious stones; however, some of the stones on the ring did not shine.

Mary explained:

“These rays symbolize the graces I shed upon those who ask for them. The gems from which rays do not fall are the graces for which souls forget to ask.”

Mary then spoke of the medal with these words:

“All who wear it will receive great graces; they should wear it around the neck. Graces will abound for persons who wear it with confidence.”

The medal is simply a visible sign of the inner devotion the wearer has for Mary and  her Son, Jesus.

Global Warning

The Enemy has us so caught up on Global Warming to distract us from what we should really be concerned about. God wants us to live in peace but its inhabitance are at war with one another. We need to be in a state of grace to be able to discern what is expected of us. Stop using the Lord’s name in vain, attend church services, pray for world leaders to open their eyes to truth and to operate in the love of God. Ask the Lord to deliver you of all addictions, fast and pray! If you are Catholic, attend Mass more regularly, pray the Rosary and go to Confession!

Do Not Fear

If we are in a state of fear, we are vulnerable, and the Enemy can easily attack. With that said, remain vigilant and pray for those who do not believe. Ask to be used of God. Know that the Enemy is at our doorstep but he will never prevail.

Those of us who understand the Word of God know that God will always favor Israel. They will have victory.

Regardless of what’s being reported, the world will witness the sloppy overflow of students protesting in favor of the terrorists. Granted this is due to the years of erroneous teaching by their universities’ instructors. The effect on their confused minds has led to the indoctrination of their students.

What about Hollywood? Will the scales finally fall off of their eyes? We shall see.

So much truth will be exposed, and we will see with our own eyes what Mary has been sent to warn us about. Evil will have no recourse with what is taking place because God will intervene.

My Prayer

Dear Lord, We stand in the gap and bombard heaven for this war in Israel to end. We ask Your Holy Hand of favor for our Jewish brothers and sisters. Guide them to victory. I pray also for the innocent victims in Gaza who are caught in the crossfire. Save those who call upon Your Name. Amen.

 

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Fifty-Two Years of Marriage

You would think that after 52 years of marriage we have figured out our discrepancies; but we are both stick-to-our-guns personalities, so that will never happen. Nevertheless, our arguments are quick and easily resolved.

Arguing In Our Sleep

Believe it or not, these arguments are frequent because of Prudie, our cat who’s crying  for water three or four times in the middle of the night. I wake up from a deep sleep to lift up the old girl onto the counter so she can drink water. This could take as long as five minutes. I’ve reverted to being the mother of a newborn baby by tending to the needs of my cat. Most of the time I can fall back asleep, but sometimes it’s nearly impossible.

Friday Night

Prudie and St. Francis
The nightmare I created

Prudie woke us up five times and Mike was really upset after the third time. Mike loudly announced, “I can’t take this anymore! I’m sleeping in the guest room!” I answered, “No, you can’t because I was cleaning our drawers and everything is still on the bed.”  Mike grabbed his pillow, fluffed it a bit and said, “You need to take care of that cat!” “What do you think I’m doing? I’m the one who gets up and makes sure the cat is getting her water.” “You’ve spoiled that cat and now she runs our life!” So instead of sleep walking, we are sleep arguing.

Prudie

I have mentioned in past Blogs about our 17-year-old cat Prudie. Our vet informed us that she is suffering from kidney failure. The vet also suggested that I bring Prudie in twice a week for saline infusions. It takes me over a half an hour to get her into the cat carrier, and the cost for infusions is $45 each. Even a trip to the vet is  a traumatic experience for this cat. So the next best thing was to purchase an electric water fountain. But Prudie was not buying it – she wants water from the faucet! If you are a cat owner, you know what a pain in the butt this is.

COVID  Purchasing

COVID changed our shopping habits, and I finally joined the online purchasing club. Even though I prefer the conventional method of shopping, I gave in to the masses. While the rest of the world is enjoying their online purchases, I end up returning almost everything.

On Saturday I received two packages. The purse pouches that I ordered for my new larger handbag were larger than the bag. I checked  the return policy, which stated that the merchandise had to be returned in the same package that it was delivered in.

Mike’s Cleaning Habits

Mike loves to clean up and throw things in the trash, so I distinctly remember telling  him not to throw away the boxes. There were two deliveries that same day, and both are going to be returned. After another sleepless night, I woke up and started calling for Mike. “Did you throw out the boxes from yesterday’s delivery?” “Yes, they’re in the trash, why?” “What do you mean why? I need to return the package in the same box!” I was heading out the back door half asleep when Mike stopped me. In a stern voice he said, “Really? Go back inside. I’ll get the box out of the trash.”  Poor Mike, I’d forgotten that I put this particular  box aside so that he would not think it was trash.

 

The Yeti

The Oversized Water Bottle

Our son Mikos gifted me a beautiful Yeti bottle. I love it and use it every day; however, that darn bottle does not fit into the cup holders of any of our cars. I force it into place, but every time I make a turn the heavy bottle hits me or the passenger. When Mike sees me coming with the bottle, he gets upset. First of all, he will never let me place it into the cup holder. He starts with, “Do you have to bring that big bottle, please grab a bottle of water instead.” “No, because I need to drink a lot of water, I’ll keep it by my feet.” I answer. That bottle, filled with iced water, becomes a weapon banging at my ankles; and it’s very noisy as it rolls around.

Arguing Over Street Vendors

First of all, I want to explain that I have made peace in my spirit about all street vendors. But before that it would really bother me that street vendors could sell tacos with meat. Why does it bother me so much? We owned a tortilla factory back in the day, and whenever the Food and Drug Administration would pay us a visit we were written up for trivial matters, like failing to empty a trash can, etc. But  are there regulations for street vendors? How does the FDA inspect these small entrepreneurs? How are they monitored?

Well, you guessed it.  Mike and I got into a huge argument over this. Mike started with “Did you forget where you came  from? They’re just trying to make a living.” Where I came from? The last time I checked, I was born in the United States of America!” I answered. “Don’t you remember all the hard times the FDA gave us for the smallest of infringements?” I added. Thank the good Lord, it was a short ride home. The argument quickly fizzled and we were fine.

How I Made Peace With the Street Vendors

I will purchase fruits and vegetables from a street vendor but never any meat because of sanitary reasons. I respect anyone who is trying to make a living,  especially in California, where it’s nearly impossible to get by.

The street vendors are hard-working and humble, in contrast to the shipload of homeless people who are either mental or drugged out of their minds. The vendors are making a meager living. God bless them for that.

Good Night and Good Morning

Both Mike and I know the dangers of letting the sun go down on our anger. We work very hard to resolve our differences before going to bed. It’s so important to start the day with peace in our hearts.

Dear Lord, I thank You for our wonderful, and at times flawed life. I would not have it any other way. You created us opposite to each other, and You always know what is right for us. I pray for all of our grandchildren, that they would meet the helpmates You have chosen for them and that they live long, happy lives. I pray that all married couples remain steadfast in their love for one another. Lord, protect all married couples, especially those who are contemplating a separation or divorce, I pray that God will heal their relationships. Amen.

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Bible Symbols

We live in a tri-level home. The older we get the more challenging the stairway  has become. Aside from that, our grandson plays basketball for his high school. The bleachers at some older gyms are rickety, and in some schools there are no rails to aid in guiding your steps. Even with railing, I have to be very careful and sometimes need some assistance getting to my seat. It’s not that I’m out of shape; but fear has set in from climbing up the older bleachers and almost losing my footing.

The Bible mentions stairways many times as an allegory. Going up represents reaching a higher level of spirituality. When Jacob woke up from his dream, he realized that he had had a holy encounter with God. He took the stone that he used as a pillow and anointed it with oil. He named it Bethel, which means “the house of God.” The Lord reassured him in the dream that He would be with him and protect him wherever he would go. (Gen 28:10-17)

The Dove
By far the dove is the most frequently mentioned bird in the Bible. Compared to other birds, this unique fowl represents both weakness and peace.
Weakness because metaphorically speaking, a dove is prone to attacks from other prey,  and like, us we are weak without God’s protection.
Old Testament Doves
In the Old Testament  narrative of Noah, a dove was sent out and returned with an olive leaf in its beak. This was a sign of hope and peace for the future of mankind. Also in the Old Testament doves were given as an offering for the repentance of sin. (Lev 1:14)
New Testament Doves
In the New Testament the dove first appeared during the baptism of Jesus. When the dove came down from heaven it represented the Holy Spirit.
The baptism of Jesus initiated his ministry as the Messiah. So at the same time the dove symbolizes faith, rebirth, purity and the presence of the Holy Spirit.
Homing Doves
I have been to several funerals where doves are released at the gravesite. It is a beautiful send-off to see these glorious white doves fly high into the sky. It offers us all a sense of peace in knowing that our loved ones are part of this celebration of going home to be with their Creator.
My Poem
When I see the white dove in a clear blue sky.
It opens my eyes to glorify.
To know that hope is around and at a glance profound.
Fly high into the clouds, little bird.
Send the message of peace and hope.
Open the portals of heaven and give us a glimpse.
With a wink and a smile, we will wait for a while.
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