+JMJ
Dear family,
I don't think we truly realize the magnitude of what is about to unfold in our nation and around the world.
There is a heaviness in the air, a sense of urgency that’s hard to ignore.
Look around...our world is changing at a rapid pace.
And while the news may focus on political unrest, economic instability, or environmental crises, what’s happening beneath the surface is far more spiritual.
Now, more than ever, we are being called to pray.
The truth is, we are standing on the brink of something monumental.
But do we see it?
Do we feel it in our souls?
It’s not just about events or headlines.
This is a spiritual battle, and the forces of darkness are real.
Scripture tells us that "we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age" (Ephesians 6:12).
And yet, how many of us are responding to this call to spiritual arms?
***Pray Without Ceasing!***
We cannot afford to be passive right now.
If you feel overwhelmed by the state of the world, the answer is clear... pray.
Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17).
This is not the time for complacency or despair...it’s the time to fall on our knees and call upon the power of God.
Think of Our Blessed Mother at Fatima, how urgently she pleaded with us to pray the Rosary, to fast, to repent.
We are living in those times now.
The battle is fierce, and our prayers are not just important...they are essential.
Through prayer, we open the door for God’s grace to flood the world, for hearts to be converted, for evil to be thwarted.
Yes, it's all too easy to feel helpless in the face of so much evil & turmoil, but we must remember that prayer is not a last resort...it’s our greatest weapon!
When we pray, we invoke the power of Heaven!
We invite God to intervene in our lives, in our nation, and in the world.
But are we taking that seriously enough?
Are we truly realizing the magnitude of what our prayers can do?
***This is a Wake-Up Call***
We cannot afford to be asleep at the wheel...this is a wake-up call, and it’s urgent!
The world is at a spiritual tipping point, and we are being asked to respond with everything we have...our faith, our hope, and most of all, our prayers.
We must turn to God with urgency, with hearts full of repentance and trust.
Don’t wait.
Don’t assume that someone else’s prayers will be enough.
Each one of us is called to be a prayer warrior in this battle!
And yes, this is a battle...a spiritual one, one that will shape the future of our world!
But we are not fighting alone... God is with us.
He hears our prayers.
He is waiting for us to turn to Him.
Even in this urgency, there is hope!
We are not abandoned.
God’s love and mercy are greater than any darkness we face.
But we must respond to His call.
We must pray, and we must pray with all our hearts.
As Catholics, we know the power of the sacraments, of the Rosary, of intercession through the saints.
Let’s use these gifts.
Pray for your family... Pray for your nation...Pray for the world... Pray for the conversion of souls... Pray for peace... Pray for strength to face whatever lies ahead with faith, hope, and love!
This is our moment to rise up as a Church, as a people of prayer...let us unite!
Can I get an AMEN?