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Jesus calls out to us from the depths of His Eucharistic heart which is bursting with love for us. He calls us back to him and gives specific direction on how to grow closer to Him. He helps us to begin working on critical changes in our actions, thoughts and intentions. He also shares glimpses of heaven and of the great rewards awaiting us so that we know where we are going and so that we know how to prepare for heaven. Jesus encourages us to grow in holiness with his calm, practical advice. He emphasizes that He is truly with us always through everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"My children, would you like to know how to please Me?\"\u003cbr\u003e Jesus\u003cbr\u003e August 29, 2003\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I was a humble man, who walked your paths of difficulty, want and hardship. Many treated Me badly, so I understand the pain of hurt. We had little money, so I understand the pain of hunger. I was different, so I understand the pain of isolation. Little ones, I am with you. I want to teach you things that souls of past times did not learn until they came to heaven.\"\u003cbr\u003e Jesus\u003cbr\u003e August 17, 2003\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I wish to tell My souls about the joys of heaven. My children, there is no bitterness in heaven. Bitterness and distress are not intended for you, even on earth. These are experienced by every soul at some point during their earthly time, but souls should not see bitterness and distress as the defining characteristics of their life. My child, if you feel you struggle often with these destructive patterns, you must spend time with Me. I am the Divine Healer.\"\u003cbr\u003e Jesus\u003cbr\u003e September 3, 2003\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Direction for Our Times","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7936041413,"sku":"978-0976684114","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2019\/products\/Volume_2.jpg?v=1452789012"},{"product_id":"volume-three-god-the-father-speaks-to-his-children-the-blessed-mother-speaks-to-her-bishops-and-priests","title":"Volume Three - God the Father Speaks to His Children, The Blessed Mother Speaks to Her Bishops and Priests","description":"\u003cp\u003ePart One: God the Father Speaks to His Children\u003cbr\u003e These messages were recorded by Anne, a lay apostle in December 2003. God the Father communicates to all of us, His children. He addresses those who are with Him, and those who are against Him. Readers recognize in His messages the unquestionable authority He carries. Truly, He is Our Father. He gives specific instruction for us to come back to Him and how to grow closer to Him. He also reveals glimpses of heaven and calls us firmly to the path that leads there. He communicates in all majesty as a merciful Father who wants to preserve and protect our soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart Two: The Blessed Mother Speaks to Her Bishops and Priests\u003cbr\u003e These messages were recorded by Anne, a lay apostle, in August 2003. Mary speaks to her bishops and priests about the need to prepare for coming events and she gives them practical advice on how to do so. She advises them to be disciplined in a daily prayer regime and to encourage others to attend daily Mass, pray the family rosary and to use the Sacrament of Confession. She encourages them in their priesthood and helps them with various struggles they encounter in their vocation. She calls them strongly to participate in the mission of mercy God has begun to help renew the earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Children of God, children of the light, you are Mine. All that occurs in your life has a heavenly purpose. If you do not see the purpose in what you are experiencing now, it is a good sign that you are far from Me and not in communication with Me. Come back to Me and I will explain all of these experiences for you. I want you to have faith, it is true. But I will reveal Myself to you in such a way as to help you understand what I am attempting to do through you. I am a fair and just God. I will treat all with divine wisdom and mercy if I am asked.\"\u003cbr\u003e God the Father\u003cbr\u003e December 20, 2003\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"If you see something in your life that is not consistent with your vocation, you must move away from this threat to the perfection of your soul. And remember, my dear ones, that the perfecting of your soul is your base mission. You must always be moving closer to the Risen Christ or you will begin to move away.\"\u003cbr\u003e Mary, Our Blessed Mother\u003cbr\u003e August 13, 2003\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Direction for Our Times","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7936041605,"sku":"978-0976684121","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2019\/products\/Volume_3.jpg?v=1452789012"},{"product_id":"volume-four-jesus-the-king-heaven-speaks-to-priests-jesus-speaks-to-sinners","title":"Volume Four - Jesus the King, Heaven Speaks to Priests, Jesus Speaks to Sinners","description":"\u003cp\u003ePart One: Jesus the King\u003cbr\u003e These messages were recorded by Anne, a lay apostle, in January 2004. They contain messages from Jesus the King and God the Father. Jesus and God the Father speak about Jesus coming as King to lead us. They speak about the time of darkness ending and the coming of the New Time, a period of peace on earth where most souls will choose to be obedient to God, rather than disobedient. We are to help prepare the world for the return of God's Son. Jesus and God the Father show us how we are to do this. They teach us how to detach from material possessions and become totally dependent on God. They teach us how to conduct ourselves during the difficulties we experience during this time. Jesus the King and God the Father reveal their plan of bringing peace and joy back to our hearts and homes on earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart Two: Heaven Speaks to Priests\u003cbr\u003e These messages were recorded by Anne, a lay apostle, in January and February 2004. They contain messages from Jesus and God the Father to priests. They encourage priests to be united totally to Jesus in their vocation, to be infused by the Holy Spirit. They give priests practical advice in the difficulties they encounter in their vocation. They offer encouragement and understanding. They speak with great love and offer divine wisdom in all the struggles that priests experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart Three: Jesus Speaks to Sinners\u003cbr\u003e These messages were recorded by Anne, a lay apostle, in February 2004. They contain messages from Jesus to people who are living a life away from God. In these messages Jesus calls out strongly and lovingly to those away from Him, urging them to come back to Him. He explains who He is and why they should return to Him. Jesus is not afraid to answer the questions that they would have about God. He in turn challenges them to give Him a chance to reveal Himself to them. Jesus explains to them why they are not experiencing peace and joy that they should experience. He tells them that He will give that to them, if they return to Him. He expresses His perfect love for them, and calls them home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Part Three can, at times, be difficult to give to people living away from God under the title \"Jesus Speaks to Sinners\" and also placed at the end of a Volume that also contains messages to priests and followers of Christ. So we have made the messages in Part Three available in a small booklet entitled \"Jesus Speaks to You\". To purchase this booklet, click here.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"My children, you are participating in a time of change. The saints in heaven only wished they could have lived in this time. It is similar to the time when Jesus was born in Bethlehem. You might say the world is with child again because the world is awaiting the return of the Savior.\"\u003cbr\u003e God the Father\u003cbr\u003e January 10, 2004\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"My sons, you are heaven's treasures. I am consoled by you more than your humanity can imagine. If you understand how much consolation I take from your vocation, you might indeed feel overwhelmed with responsibility, so I shield you from such a burden. I do not, however, shield you from the reality of your role in the coming of My Kingdom. Be alert during this time as I am returning.\"\u003cbr\u003e Jesus\u003cbr\u003e January 28, 2004\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Listen to My voice as I call to you. Dear soul, entangled in the darkness of this world, it is to you I cry out. I am your Savior. I am calling to you loudly now because the time for you to hear My voice has arrived. No longer should you turn away from Me. Dear soul of the Kingdom, you belong with your family. Who is your family, you ask. We are your family. You have a great many souls here on earth who will love you but you must come back to Christianity.\"\u003cbr\u003e Jesus\u003cbr\u003e February 16, 2004\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Direction for Our Times","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7936041669,"sku":"978-0976684138","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2019\/products\/Volume_4.jpg?v=1452789007"},{"product_id":"volume-five-jesus-the-redeemer","title":"Volume Five - Jesus the Redeemer","description":"\u003cp\u003eVolume Five, as given to Anne, a lay apostle, contains messages recorded in May and June 2004 from Jesus the Redeemer and from many saints.  Jesus continues to draw us closer to Him.  He encourages trust in Him and to be focused on Him.  Additionally, He gives us warning of things to come so that we may prepare ourselves spiritually by relying more and more on Jesus.  Through the messages He provides understanding and divine calm to our souls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are numerous messages from the saints including St. Therese, the Little Flower and St. Joan of Arc, among several others.  They give very practical advice on growing in holiness and encourage us to rely on them for their heavenly intercession.  They cover a variety of spiritual topics including detachment, discouragement, trust in God, courage, duties in family life, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"My dear earthly souls must fix their gaze on Me, much as a sailor will use the North Star to navigate his direction.  If your gaze is fixed on Me, you will always be sailing towards heaven.  There will be small diversions in your course, but generally you will be moving nearer.  I speak now with firmness because I am certain there is no other way for you.  If you take your eyes from Me for even the shortest period you will be swept away from your course, such are the winds of the world.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMay 5, 2004\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"...a great many of you are having difficulty with material possessions and the wish to overeat and overdrink. You have difficulty with the idea that these comforts and pleasures might be withdrawn from you. As one who had to do without those things in my service to God, I assure you, they are only a burden. You will be liberated without them. Now this is not to say you should wear no clothes and abandon your homes. I am not saying that. 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They contain messages from Mary, an unknown saint, to mothers. Mary is not a canonized saint of the church, but is a woman, who lived out her vocation of wife and mother on earth and now lives in heaven. She gives very beautiful and practical advice to mothers on living their vocation. She helps mothers giving heavenly wisdom with the greatest understanding and compassion. She includes specific messages to single mothers as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart Two: St. Joseph Speaks to Fathers\u003cbr\u003e These messages were recorded by Anne, a lay apostle, in June 2004. They contain messages from St. Joseph to fathers. St. Joseph explains the importance and beauty of their vocations as husbands and fathers. He speaks about all the struggles fathers face in their vocation and gives beautiful practical advice and encouragement to them. He offers powerful direction with the love and compassion of heaven of how fathers can live out their beautiful vocation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart Three and Four: Jesus and Mary, Our Blessed Mother, Speak to Children\u003cbr\u003e These messages were recorded by Anne, a lay apostle, in June, July and August 2004. These are beautiful messages from Jesus and Mary, Our Blessed Mother, to children. They speak perfectly to children in the most loving way, helping them to understand heavenly concepts and encouraging them to continue to grow closer to God. They give them beautiful simple lessons on how to do these things. They help them to understand how heaven loves them, is always with them, and will help them with everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Part Three and Four have also been made into two separate books with illustrations for children. Jesus Speaks to Children and Mary, Our Blessed Mother, Speaks to Children. These are beautiful books that children will love.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Mothers, you are the cornerstone of the home and the home is the place where the person's soul begins his or her critical formation.\"\u003cbr\u003e Mary, an unknown saint\u003cbr\u003e June 7, 2004\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Your family can be another pocket of holiness, as we were. I will show you how. Remember that you have great and limitless help in heaven. Do not be discouraged if your family is struggling with worldly influences. Together we will move toward the example that our little Holy Family has set for you. All is well. Let us begin.\"\u003cbr\u003e St. Joseph\u003cbr\u003e June 14, 2004\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I am with you, dear children of the world. Do not be afraid because I am all powerful and I am your friend. When you are finished in the world, you will come to My home. My home is heaven. 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The saints give very practical advice and wisdom on how we are to conduct ourselves during these times and how to deal with the daily struggles of holiness. The saints also give us advanced warning of the difficult times of upheaval we will experience during the time of transition that we have entered. They give us guidance and encourage us to use them to intercede for us. There are a variety of topics covered including duty, unity with heaven, fasting, joy, heaven, death, detachment, dealing with fear, humility, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Jesus, in His merciful goodness, has willed that many saints in heaven will come to the assistance of souls on earth...What our Lord wills at this time is that we, your heavenly brothers and sisters, provide you with specific information and guidelines. Pray for discernment and you will see that there is no other path than the path that leads to heaven and to Jesus Christ.\"\u003cbr\u003e St. Therese, the Little Flower\u003cbr\u003e July 5, 2004\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Think of your current problems. What does Jesus say about these problems? What is His opinion? What does He want you to do about these struggles or conflicts? If you do not know the answer, you are not doing it right. Spend time in silence with Him, and ask Him. I lived like this. All day long I said, 'Jesus, what would You like me to do?'\"\u003cbr\u003e St. Matthew the Apostle\u003cbr\u003e July 16, 2004\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The graces are there, my friends. Heaven needs only a willing spirit who will put herself in silence so that these graces can take root. Do not let these graces be wasted. Sometimes souls take the graces and admire their beauty. They correctly assess the worth of these heavenly gifts. But it is one thing to admire the work of a beautiful blanket or quilt. It is another to wrap yourself in it and allow it to warm you, which is its true function. 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In this Volume Jesus seeks to pull us close to His heart. But in this time, Jesus is suffering with so many souls living their lives far away from Him, so those close to Him will suffer as well with Jesus. He invites us to rest in His heart so that He may show us His pain and His joy. He does this through His messages in this Volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe also gave Anne glimpses of real people during this time. Anne records what she sees and then Jesus let's her and us know what He experiences when looking on this person and this situation. These experiences contain a mix of both positive and negative situations, but always Jesus shows us the heavenly perspective. He calls us strongly to reach out to our brothers and sisters living away from Him to help draw them back into the safety of His heart. He also gives us warning of things to come through messages and visions He gives Anne, so that we may be prepared by drawing closer to Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I show this to the world because I want the world to have hope. Yes, I am suffering. Yes, many souls are in darkness. But this is one example of how a soul can be rescued. How many souls are there like her? That is up to you, My little apostles. You must seek out those who are wounded and give them my words. These words are heavenly balm for the wounds that this current darkness has inflicted on My beloved children. I am showing you My heart so it is only fair that I show you the joy in My heart when I consider the return and the healing of a soul who has suffered. Share in My joy. 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The advice given to us in this volume can truly change the way we live each day with a new awareness of the beautiful heavenly beings that surround us and help us with everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"My children who seek the light are surrounded by heavenly beings. These beings, My angels, seek My will. There is no darkness in them. They do not sin. They do not serve one day and abandon the divine will the next day. They know Me and worship Me. Because they have a great depth of heavenly knowledge, they can anticipate heaven's wishes and heaven's designs. They know what I am seeking in each situation. They know exactly what will bring a soul closer to perfection in each moment. As such, My dear children, they are the perfect companions for you.\"\u003cbr\u003e Jesus\u003cbr\u003e August 25, 2004\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"My children, there is so much talk of the enemy and the enemy is so glorified in your world, that many souls forget that heaven is far and away more powerful than the pitiful band of bitter ones who serve darkness. These want only your misery. We, My unlimited number of good and holy servants, want only your joy and safety. 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