July 19, 2004
St. Christopher to Anne, a lay apostle, Ireland
I send heartfelt greetings to all of my brothers and sisters on earth. I pray that you will thank God often for these beautiful graces. Souls embracing these words understand how great a gift is offered to the world in these humble little Volumes. We in heaven thank Him constantly, all the while asking for even greater and more numerous gifts of grace for you. Earthly souls, we understand how difficult it can be to serve steadily while you are in a body that is demanding from you constantly. Practice disciplining your body. Say “no” to your body on occasion so that your body will understand that your soul is in charge. If your body is directing, your soul will not be honored as much as it should be. For your soul to breathe, to grow, and to flourish, your body must be disciplined.
Fasting is a good way to let your body understand that it is not in charge. When you fast you deny your body and nourish your soul. Your soul grows strong and confident during these periods. The enemy becomes weak and ineffectual in your life if you are fasting.
Can I ask that you take two days in each week and give up a little something that your body would like to have? You do not have to begin with a strict fast and if you are not used to fasting I do not encourage you to do so. Begin small, with little sacrifices. Keep busy and do not think about your body. Think about Jesus, heaven, our beautiful Blessed Mother, angels, and what you would like to discuss with us, your heavenly friends, when you arrive here. Think of the questions you have for Jesus. Think of what you would like to learn about when you arrive in heaven. Think about the beauty of participating in a world-wide mission of mercy.
That is what you are doing, you know. You have become part of Christ’s team and we are working together to save many souls before the changes come. What an honor is yours, my friend, that Jesus is calling you in this way. Do not think about your body. Treat it with respect and dignity, caring for its needs, but do not spoil your body. Rest, take nourishment, exercise your body.
Jesus is not asking for rigorous fasts or penances. But He would be greatly pleased with a little self- denial. Fast for heaven. Fast for Jesus. Fast for the dreadful unhappiness and emptiness so prevalent in your world. If you attempt to fast and you fail to reach your goal, be forgiving of yourself and try again on another day. Be at peace in everything but do try. I am trying to enter you into spiritual training. We want you to be gentle in spirit, but also tough in your abil- ity to serve Christ. Spend little time worrying about how you compare to others.
Just serve. Work on your own little soul in the life where Jesus has placed you. You need to keep the big view in mind, of course, but not so much that you begin to neglect your vocational duties, such as your families. Some think they should serve Christ in blazing glory when they are called to serve in humble quietness. If you are called to serve in blazing glory, you will know, believe me. Otherwise, care for your duties in obscurity and gladness. Your quiet little acts of love and self-denial will propel this mission to completion.
I love you all. You will come to know many saints in the days to come. Saints are simply people who are finished on earth and who have fought the good fight. As such, we are experienced soldiers and now come to support you, our brothers and sisters.
I send heartfelt greetings to all of my brothers and sisters on earth. I pray that you will thank God often for these beautiful graces. Souls embracing these words understand how great a gift is offered to the world in these humble little Volumes. We in heaven thank Him constantly, all the while asking for even greater and more numerous gifts of grace for you. Earthly souls, we understand how difficult it can be to serve steadily while you are in a body that is demanding from you constantly. Practice disciplining your body. Say “no” to your body on occasion so that your body will understand that your soul is in charge. If your body is directing, your soul will not be honored as much as it should be. For your soul to breathe, to grow, and to flourish, your body must be disciplined.
Fasting is a good way to let your body understand that it is not in charge. When you fast you deny your body and nourish your soul. Your soul grows strong and confident during these periods. The enemy becomes weak and ineffectual in your life if you are fasting.
Can I ask that you take two days in each week and give up a little something that your body would like to have? You do not have to begin with a strict fast and if you are not used to fasting I do not encourage you to do so. Begin small, with little sacrifices. Keep busy and do not think about your body. Think about Jesus, heaven, our beautiful Blessed Mother, angels, and what you would like to discuss with us, your heavenly friends, when you arrive here. Think of the questions you have for Jesus. Think of what you would like to learn about when you arrive in heaven. Think about the beauty of participating in a world-wide mission of mercy.
That is what you are doing, you know. You have become part of Christ’s team and we are working together to save many souls before the changes come. What an honor is yours, my friend, that Jesus is calling you in this way. Do not think about your body. Treat it with respect and dignity, caring for its needs, but do not spoil your body. Rest, take nourishment, exercise your body.
Jesus is not asking for rigorous fasts or penances. But He would be greatly pleased with a little self- denial. Fast for heaven. Fast for Jesus. Fast for the dreadful unhappiness and emptiness so prevalent in your world. If you attempt to fast and you fail to reach your goal, be forgiving of yourself and try again on another day. Be at peace in everything but do try. I am trying to enter you into spiritual training. We want you to be gentle in spirit, but also tough in your abil- ity to serve Christ. Spend little time worrying about how you compare to others.
Just serve. Work on your own little soul in the life where Jesus has placed you. You need to keep the big view in mind, of course, but not so much that you begin to neglect your vocational duties, such as your families. Some think they should serve Christ in blazing glory when they are called to serve in humble quietness. If you are called to serve in blazing glory, you will know, believe me. Otherwise, care for your duties in obscurity and gladness. Your quiet little acts of love and self-denial will propel this mission to completion.
I love you all. You will come to know many saints in the days to come. Saints are simply people who are finished on earth and who have fought the good fight. As such, we are experienced soldiers and now come to support you, our brothers and sisters.