OUR LADY OF THE SIERRAS     MESSAGE OF JULY 19th, 2002

                    Our Lord speaks



The following message was received at approximately 7:00p.m. just prior
to
going to the Friday night Canyon Rosary.  It was quite unexpected but
He was
very emphatic that it was to be transcribed before attending the
Rosary.  As
Our Lady has mentioned in the last two previous messages, Her
visitations
will become less frequent; however, tonight Our Lord desired to express
His
comments regarding His children and the direction they are taking in
life.
As with all messages, we urge you to pray to the Holy Spirit for
discernment
as you read the following:



"My children,



          You My children who have come to understand the splendor in
surrender and abandonment have grown in harmony with My Divine Will.
The
fragrance of your offerings rises sweetly before Me bringing Me
consolation
for the many who neglect and ignore My call of urgency.



          Speak to Me of your needs and with a heart seeking union with
your
Saviour tell Me everything as you would your best friend....for I am
your
very best friend...always there in your time of greatest need. Yes, I
know
you grow tired and wary; however, you must condition yourself through
patience and much prayer for then We communicate one heart to another.



          I have known you from the beginning of time...a child
predestined
with a great mission of charity and love.  It is in times of self-love
you
fail to realize the magnitude of such damage to the soul and thus you
become
preoccupied with unnecessary worldly matters which distract you from
the
purpose for which you were created.



          Love, My children, is in itself holy, but directed in
improper
ways destroys its true purpose...that of drawing souls to Me where I
will
fill and refresh them with holiness. Persevere in times of trial and
you,
too, will emit the sweet aroma which rises to My Throne and brings joy
to
your Saviour.



  Never despair for I have great plans for you, My precious children!"

  Patricia  is a convert  Pat began receiving messages from our Blessed
Mother and Jesus in 1997.  Our lady has told us that this is a holy
mountain
protected by St Michale the Arc Angel who always accompanies our
Blessed
Mother when she comes.  Our Lady  has said there would be many miracles
,
healings and conversions on this holy mountain. A statue of St.
Philomena
was donated  in 1998 and Father Giovanni Braschi the care taker of her
relics in Mugnano Italy has made the Shrine a St. Philomena Center
also.

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