"...That all may be one, as you, Father, are in me, and I in you;
                                   I pray that they may be one in us...." John 17:21

How blessed we are to be living in this beautiful state, this nation, and enjoying its many freedoms.  But we have gradually taken God out of our schools, government and the public square, and apart from God, have sought our pleasures in many immoral entertainments.  These harmful influences have negatively impacted the family unit, the innocence of our children and the marital bond, which God has ordained from the beginning to be between one man and one woman.  Yet, worst among the many insults against God and His Commandments, is that we continue to kill our most innocent citizens by means of abortion.  Here in Florida, it's against the law to pick sea oats, disturb baby sea turtles or take a conch shell from the Keys......but we can kill our children, the very future of our nation.

Our combined, inter-denominational prayer effort is so necessary at this time.  How much longer will our God put up with these things?  Day by day, we unknowingly call down His Justice upon us.  In our day we witness extraordinary and unusual weather conditions that produce such "natural disasters" as major hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires.  Our frailty and vulnerability is also exposed by the world's nuclear situation.  All of these factors, and more, present to us much anxiety about the future of our country and the world itself.  During this time, we ourselves, must have a strong, enduring faith, especially in the face of danger, temptations and challenges. 

This continent, and this beautiful land of Florida was once dedicated to God by the first Christian missionaries and martyrs, in the 15th and 16th centuries.  Let us pray for a return to God's values, for conformity to His Divine Will and Commandments, and that God will be victorious in the midst of all the subtle challenges to our freedoms--and over liberalism, which opposes His plan and structure of Divine Order.  Together, through this interdenominational effort, let our prayers rise to Heaven, and with hearts filled with true humility, hope and trust in His Divine Love, and in the richness of His Divine Mercy, let us "Raise the Christian Standard" by which this land was once dedicated.

"Almighty and Eternal Lord God, Who by Thy Sacred Word has created heaven, earth and sea, blessed and glorified be Thy Name and praised be Thy Majesty, and grant that through Thy humble servant Thy Sacred Name may be known and preached in this other part of the world.  Amen."           Christopher Columbus


Our nation has gained so much by the ministry of the many hard working and inspiring church leaders and youth ministers from so many denominations across this country.  Truly they've nourished and sustained the Christian backbone of our nation in so many ways--especially throughout darkening days.  The mission-work of this web-site is to share with all denominations some of the most extraordinary historical prayers and devotions that have been time-tested as some of the most highly-effective means for drawing down the Mercy and grace of our God.  These prayers and devotions are for everyone, all denominations, and each individual will discover for himself the beauty, richness and awesome power to be gained from them, and how they can deepen one's own spiritual life in Christ.   It is our hope that all denominations may consider incorporating their use within their own ministries.  In addition to the prayers, we will also look at some of the most notable prophetic messages that are being presented and fulfilled in our day---for God is a God of Mercy and Love, and has provided a rich fare of spiritual nourishment.  This web-site provides important resources and information that everyone needs to be aware of, and will rely on, in difficult days to come.

Our Lord is the God of all history and of all past generations, and Scripture reminds us of the value of considering all such information:     "Every scribe who is learned in the reign of God is like the head of a household who can bring from his storeroom both the new and the old."  (Matthew 13:52) -------Thus, we must also consider historical facts that relate to the Faith, and our nation.

Throughout the generations, when evil seemed to reach its culmination (drawing on the Just Hand of God), He lovingly intervened in some way to help His people as an act of His Divine Mercy and Love.  In our day, while many are preparing themselves "physically" for what lies ahead, the Lord is preparing us "spiritually."  We must form a united army through our common prayers, and God will be victorious through our efforts.  While many of the prayers presented here are used by Catholics, this is not a Catholic effort----but solely the witness of events, facts, prophecies and signs that all need to be aware of.  As you, who are Christians of all denominations, have shared your faith with us, we now share some of our devotions with you.  Let us remember that our strength is in our Christian unity with one another, and in our fidelity to God and to His Divine Truths.

Of greatest importance, are the prophetic messages from Jesus and Mary....messages that are currently ongoing.  Jesus gave us the parable of the Wedding Feast, and said that many are invited, but in the end, some were tossed out because they were not properly dressed.

"When the king came in to meet the guests, however, he caught sight of a man not properly dressed for a wedding feast.  'My friend,'he said, 'how is it you came in here not properly dressed?'  The man had nothing to say.  The king then said to the attendants, 'Bind him hand and foot and throw him out into the night to wail and grind his teeth.  The invited are many, the elect are few.' " (Matthew 22:11-14)

The prophetic message today is a "Call to Holiness."  Everyone's soul must be properly groomed, cleansed, and dressed for the grandest of weddings.  The "Standard" is holiness, through love of God and neighbor.  It would be unwise to await a rapture without setting our hearts on our own purification and preparation for the Wedding Feast.  The brides must be be prepared and have ample oil in their lamps as they await their Heavenly Groom.

"And he said to me:  Write:  Blessed are they that are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb.  And he saith to me:  These words of God are true."  Apocalypse 19:9

These pages reveal the reality of our situation in the world today, and the help God has provided for our time.  Clear direction has been given to us and we would be wise to heed the prophetic messages now, while we have time to prepare our souls for all the uncertainty that lies ahead.  This preparation will be our peace, hope and trust when events begin to unfold---events which could cripple those who are spiritually unprepared.  Who could have foreseen the recent events of 911, Katrina, the tidal waves of Japan & Somalia or the devastation from tornadoes in Tuscaloosa, Joplin and other surrounding areas?  Many people suddenly lost their lives in all of these instances.  Our hearts must always be prepared, in and through Holy and Divine Love.  If we are spiritually united with our Lord in such a way, in peace and simplicity, in trusting and reliance, we will have no fear of the day-to-day, or of future events that may threaten our safety and security.

Author's Note:  Although great effort was made to edit out most personal experiences, this web-site wouldn't be possible if the author didn't have some first-hand knowledge about events and miracles associated with the devotions and information presented here.  Therefore, occasionally throughout this presentation, there will be an "Author's Note" to relate the "application" of the first-hand information where appropriate.  In approaching this web-site, and in order to understand the entire presentation, please consider all the information presented by selecting the various menu tabs on the top, left of your screen.  In our life's spiritual journey, and in the Church itself, God gives us a "Foundation," then builds on it.  We must consider all the information, in its proper order, in order to understand the entire structure.  Otherwise, it would be like trying to read a mystery novel--chapter 5, then 2,  7, and 1.  (You see how it would make no sense to the reader.)

     ~~~Thanks be to God for the photos & information He's provided on this web-site.~~~ 
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One of the most important devotions is:
                       The Devotion to the Divine Mercy

In the early 1930's Jesus gave a series of messages to the world about His Divine Love and Mercy through a Polish Nun, Sister Faustina Kowalska, who recorded them in her Diary, "Divine Mercy in My Soul."  Jesus appeared to her many times for the purpose of teaching us about the depth of His great mercy and love for us all.  He taught her a very special prayer, and requested that an image of Himself be venerated throughout the world.  In fact, devotion to both the prayer, called "The Chaplet of Divine Mercy", and His Divine Mercy Image, have flourished throughout the whole world, especially within the last 20 years, and many miracles have been attributed to them.

(Recommended Reading:  The Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska-Divine Mercy in My Soul--available through the Association of Marian Helpers 1-800-4627426 or www.marian.org/giftshop)

                                             Excerpts from St. Faustina's Diary

#186 - "Today Jesus said to me, 'I desire that you know more profoundly the love that burns in My Heart for souls, and you will understand this when you meditate upon My Passion.  Call upon My Mercy on behalf of sinners; I desire their salvation.  When you say this prayer, with a contrite heart, and with faith, on behalf of some sinner, I will give him the grace of conversion.  This is the prayer: 

                                   O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the
                             Heart of Jesus as a Fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You.


                
       (This photo was taken above a church in Sarasota and resembles the Divine Mercy Image.
          Even the protruding plants appear to be acting as the lance that pierced the Divine Heart.)


                                                                                        The Image    

#47 - (Jesus) "Paint an image according          #299 (Jesus) "The two rays denote Blood and Water.  The
to the pattern you see, with the signature:       pale ray stands for the Water which makes souls righteous.
'Jesus, I trust in You.'  I desire that this       †    The red ray stands for the Blood which is the life of souls.
image be venerated, first in your chapel,        These two rays issued forth from the very depths of My
and then throughout the world."                      tender mercy when My agonized Heart was opened                                                                                        by a lance on the Cross."
"I promise that the soul that will venerate
this image will not perish.  I also promise        "These rays shield souls from the wrath of My Father.
victory over its enemies already here on      †   Happy is the one who will dwell in their shelter, for the
earth, especially at the hour of death.               just hand of God shall not lay hold of him.  I desire that
I Myself will defend it as My own glory."            the first Sunday after Easter be the Feast of Mercy."

                            The Feast of Divine Mercy ~ Divine Mercy Sunday                 

#49-50 "...I desire that there be a Feast of Mercy.  I want this image, which you will paint with a brush, to be solemnly blessed on the first Sunday after Easter, that Sunday is to be the Feast of Mercy.  I desire that priests proclaim this great mercy of Mine towards souls of sinners.  Let the sinner not be afraid to approach Me.  The Flames of Mercy are burning Me--clamoring to be spent; I want to pour them out upon these souls. 

#965 (Jesus)  "Souls perish in spite of My bitter Passion.  I am giving them the last hope of salvation; that is, the Feast of My Mercy.  If they will not adore My Mercy, they will perish for all eternity.  Secretary of My Mercy, write, tell souls about this great Mercy of Mine, because the awful day, the day of My Justice, is near."

#1146 (Jesus) "Let the greatest sinners place their trust in My Mercy.  They have the right before others to trust in the abyss of My Mercy.  My daughter, write about My Mercy towards tormented souls.  Souls that make an appeal to My Mercy delight Me.  To such souls I grant even more graces than they ask.  I cannot punish even the greatest sinner if he makes an appeal to My compassion, but on the contrary, I justify him in My unfathomable and inscrutable Mercy.  Write: Before I come as a Just Judge, I first open wide the door of My Mercy.  He who refuses to pass through the door of My Mercy must pass through the door of My Justice..."


                                The 3:00 Hour  
                           (The hour of Jesus' Death.)
#1320 (Jesus) "At 3:00 implore My Mercy, especially for sinners; and, if only for a brief moment, immerse yourself in My Passion, particularly in My abandonment at the moment of agony.  This is the hour of great mercy for the whole world....In this hour, I will refuse nothing to the soul that makes a request of Me in virtue of My Passion...

#1572 (Jesus) "I remind you...that as often as you hear the clock strike the 3rd hour, immerse yourself completely in My Mercy, adoring and glorifying It; Invoke its omnipotence for the whole world, and particularly for poor sinners; for at that moment Mercy was opened wide for every soul.  In this hour you can obtain everything for yourself and for others for the asking; it was the Hour of Grace for the whole world---Mercy triumphed over Justice."

                             The Chaplet of Divine Mercy

#474 (St. Faustina) "In the evening, when I was in my cell, I saw an Angel, the executor of divine wrath.  He was clothed in a dazzling robe, his face gloriously bright, a cloud beneath his feet.  From the cloud, bolts of thunder and flashes of lightning were springing into his hands; and from his hand they were going forth, and only then were they striking the earth.  When I saw this sign of divine wrath,which was about to strike the earth, and in particular a certain place, which for good reasons I cannot name, I began to implore the Angel to hold off for a few moments, and they would do penance.  But my plea was a mere nothing in the face of the divine anger.  Just then I saw the Most Holy Trinity.  The greatness of Its majesty pierced me deeply, and I did not dare to repeat my entreaties.  At that very moment I felt in my soul the power of Jesus' grace, which dwells in my soul.  When I became conscious of this grace, I was instantly snatched up before the Throne of God.  Oh, how great is our Lord and God and how incomprehensible His holiness!  I will make no attempt to describe this greatness, because before long we shall all see Him as He is.  I found myself pleading with God for the world with words heard interiorly.  "As I was praying in this manner, I saw the Angel's helplessness.  He could not carry out the just punishment which was rightly due for sins.  Never before had I prayed with such inner power as I did then."  #475 - "The words with which I entreated God are these:
 
                   'Eternal Father I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity
                   of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, for our sins
                   and those of the whole world.
                   For the sake of His Sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us.'  "

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Resources:  There are many excellent versions of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy on YouTube.  Some can be sung, others have excellent videos.  The following is a favorite because it portrays  the "Sorrowful Mysteries."  YouTube - Divine Mercy Chaplet - 3 O'clock Prayer (uploaded by mysaviormygod).  You will need a Rosary to help you keep track of your prayers.  Rosaries can be obtained at most Catholic Churches or online.  Once the Chaplet is learned, the best prayer is, perhaps to close your eyes, and pray from the heart with great contemplation on the depth of love with which Jesus allowed Himself to be offered to the Father as the Perfect Sacrifice for the forgiveness of our sins.

#723 - (Jesus) "The greater the sinner, the greater the right he has to My mercy...He who trusts in My mercy will not perish, for all his affairs are Mine, and his enemies will be shattered at the base of My footstool."

Application:  Many miracles have been attributed to the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy...extraordinary miracles!  Aside from the Sacrifice of the Mass, the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy, and the Rosary, appear to be 2 of the most powerful prayers available to us.

                                      Why is the Chaplet of Divine Mercy so Effective?

In order to understand the reason for its powerful effectiveness, we have to consider a few Old Testament facts. From the very beginning mankind offered sacrifices to God the Father.  Cain offered the fruit of his crops and Abel, the firstling of his flock.  God was pleased with Abel's sacrifice, but not with Cain's.  Here, it was established from the very beginning that mankind could please God by the offering of sacrifices.

Abraham was willing to offer God his greatest treasure, that of his own son.  God had great plans for Abraham and was testing his fidelity.  When God saw that Abraham was willing to make this great sacrifice, He restrained him from harming Isaac.  We also see how God gave instructions to Aaron and the priests, through Moses, about how they should make proper sacrificial offerings in a way that pleased Him.  These are all examples of how God expected sacrifices from His people from the very beginning.  In fact, ancient excavations have revealed that prehistoric man appeared to offer sacrifices on their own "altars." 

Most importantly, when God was about to strike Pharaoh and the land of Egypt, He instructed the Israelite families, through Moses, to procure for themselves a sacrificial lamb-- "a male lamb without blemish."  They were to slaughter it and apply some of its blood to the doorposts and lintel of every house in which they were to partake of the lamb.  God further instructed:

"It is the Passover of the Lord.  For on this same night I will go through Egypt, striking down every first-born of the land, both man and beast, and executing judgment on all the gods of Egypt--I, the Lord!  But the blood will mark the houses where you are.  Seeing the blood, I will pass over you; thus, when I strike the land of Egypt, no destructive blow will come upon you."  Exodus 12:11-13

As the blood of the lamb shielded the Israelites from the wrath of God, so too, those of us who invoke the protection and power of the Blood of the Lamb are also shielded....their sins forgiven.   Jesus is the Lamb of God.  He is the Holy One, innocent and pure, the one acceptable Sacrifice.  His Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity offered to the Father atones for our sins and shields us from the Divine Justice.

When we offer God the Father the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy, we are effectively offering Jesus' sacrifice to Him on the altar of our own hearts.  One does not have to be a priest or a Catholic in order to make this great offering of the Chaplet.  We can shelter ourselves within the Blood of the Lamb, as well as our families, our state, our nation and the world.  Truly, the Mercy of Jesus is our only recourse, our only hope, for our well-being here on earth, as well as for eternal life.  Although we may not understand how this works, it is God's plan...His mysterious plan.  The greatest intellect or scholar will never understand all the "mysteries" of our God.

(For those who are Catholic, we must not neglect our obligation of sacramental Confession.  We must make use of both the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Confession, as is appropriate.)

                                  Entries From the Diary of St. Faustina

#378 - (Jesus) ".....who will proclaim My great mercy.  I shall protect them Myself at the hour of death, as My own glory.  And even if the sins of soul are as dark as night, when the sinner turns to My mercy he gives Me the greatest praise and is the glory of My Passion.  When a soul praises My goodness, Satan trembles before it and flees to the very bottom of hell."

#1485 (Jesus) "My Mercy is greater than your sins and those of the entire world.  Who can measure the extent of my goodness?  For you I descended from  heaven to earth; for you I allowed myself to be nailed to the cross; for you I let my Sacred Heart be pierced with a lance, thus opening wide the source of mercy for you.  Come, then, with trust, to draw graces from this fountain.  I never reject a contrite heart....You will give me pleasure if you hand over to me all your troubles and griefs.  I shall heap upon you the treasures of My grace."

#699  (Jesus) "....Let no soul fear to draw near to Me, even though its sins be as scarlet.  My mercy is so great that no mind, be it of man or of angel, will be able to fathom it throughout all eternity...."

#1074 (Jesus) "...The Flames of Mercy are burning Me.  I desire to pour them out upon human souls.  Oh, what pain they cause Me when they do not want to accept them!  My daughter, do whatever is within your power to spread devotion to My Mercy.  I will make up for what you lack.  Tell aching mankind to snuggle close to My Merciful Heart, and I will fill it with peace.  Tell (them), My daughter, that I am Love and Mercy Itself.  When a soul approaches Me with trust, I fill it with such an abundance of graces that it cannot contain them within itself, but radiates them to other souls."

#1075  (Jesus)  "Souls who spread the honor of My mercy I shield through their entire lives as a tender mother her infant, and at the hour of death I will not be a Judge for them, but the Merciful Savior.  At that last hour, a soul has nothing with which to defend itself except My Mercy.  Happy is the soul that during its lifetime immersed itself in the Fountain of Mercy, because justice will have no hold on it."

#369 (Jesus)  "There is more merit to one hour of meditation on My Sorrowful Passion, than there is to a whole year of flagellation that draws blood;  the contemplation of My painful wounds is of great profit to you, and it brings Me great joy...."

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           "And one of the ancients answered, and said to me:  These that are clothed in white robes,
           who are they?  and whence came they?   And I said to him:  My Lord, thou knowest.  And he
           said to me:  These are they who are come out of great tribulation, and have washed
           their robes, and have made them white in the Blood of the Lamb.  Therefore they are
           before the throne of God, and they serve him day and night in his temple..." Apocalypse 7:14-17

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                            A Divine Mercy Miracle - "The Miracle on the Hudson"

At approximately 3:30 PM, on Jan. 15, 2009, Flight 1549 miraculously landed on the Hudson River.  Everyone survived.  One of the survivors, Mr. Berretta, explained how the Devotion to the Divine Mercy played a role in their miraculous rescue. 

The day before the accident, he stumbled across the Divine Mercy booklet that lay hidden in his suitcase.  It highlighted some of St. Faustina's diary entries, and explained about the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy.  He prayed the Chaplet in the 3:00 hour that day, just 24 hours before the accident.  As explained above, the 3:00 hour is the hour of Jesus' Death.  Jesus promised St. Faustina, "In this hour you can obtain everything for yourself and for others for the asking.  It was the Hour of Grace for the whole world---Mercy triumphed over Justice." 

Mr. Berretta explained that before they hit the water at 3:30 the next day, he remembered Jesus' words to St. Faustina---It was the hour of Divine Mercy.  He prayed the Lord's Prayer, a Hail Mary, and the Prayer to St. Michael---then they were in the water.  All 155 passengers survived.

(For Mr. Berretta's explanation, please Google:  Miracle on the Hudson letter MercySong Ministries)
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                               "He that offers praise as a sacrifice glorifies me." (Psalms 50:23)

                                                 Mercy Minutes ~ The "33" Devotion 
                                                    (Not related to the Divine Mercy Devotion above.)

Jesus is the 2nd person of the Most Holy Trinity (Father, Son & Holy Spirit.)  He shared in our humanity on earth for 33 years.  If any number represented Jesus, it would be 33.  In one apparition of the Virgin Mary to Fr. Gobbi (6/17/89), she explained that the number 333 indicates the Divinity of God in its mystery and unity, but in Lucifer's pride he tries to go above God, thus, he, and all who put themselves above God, bear the sign of 666. 

No matter how hard we try, in our imperfect state here on earth, we could never properly praise, love, honor and thank our Lord for all He has done for us.  But those in Heaven can do this on our behalf, and there is much merit in it for us if we desire to present Our Lord with such loving and perfect adoration. 

Therefore, when we suddenly see the number 33 in front of us, let it be a little reminder that Jesus is with us , and that we should take a little moment to unite with all of Heaven in praising Him with the little prayer below.  (For those who adopt this practice, you will be surprised to see how often the number "33" will present itself to you with many opportunities throughout your day.) 

                                                                     The 33 Prayer
                                          "May the Angels, the Archangels, the Saints, the 24 Elders,
                               and the 4 Living Creatures, go before Your Throne, God the
                               Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit-- Holy Trinity, One God--
                               and with their most pure and loving hearts, may all
                               of Heaven praise You, love You, adore You, glorify You,
                               thank You and petition You on my behalf."
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"And all the angels stood round about the throne, and the ancients, and the four living creatures; and they fell down before the throne upon their faces, and adored God, saying;  Amen.  Benediction, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, honor, and power, and strength to our God for ever and ever.  Amen."  Apocalypse 7:11-12
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        Jesus said:  "If you love me, keep my Commandments."  (John 14-15)

  1.  I am the Lord your God, you shall not have strange gods before me.  You shall
       not make for yourself a graven image.
  2.  You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
  3.  Remember to keep holy the Lord's Day.
  4.  Honor your father and mother.
  5.  You shall not kill.
  6.  You shall not commit adultery.
  7.  You shall not steal.
  8.  You shall not bear false witness against your
       neighbor.
  9.  You shall not covet your neighbor's wife.
10.  You shall not covet your neighbor's goods.
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                              "My Mercy is greater than your sins...."

P L E A S E   N O T E:  This web-site does address the issue of abortion because of recent messages from the apparitions of Jesus and Mary.  For those who have participated in, or encouraged others, to have abortions, we must remember the promises Jesus gives to those who regret their errors.  "My Mercy is greater than your sins..."  There is no sin He cannot forgive if we approach His most merciful and loving Heart with sincere repentance.  We must place no limits on His Divine Mercy.  Fear not to approach Him.  Peace will come through the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy....and for Catholics, a sincere confession.  **There is also a very helpful organization for post-abortion healing at www.rachelsvineyard.org.


(Most Biblical quotes are taken from the Douay Rheims version of the Bible.  St. Jerome [342-420] compiled the original translation over 1500 years ago.  Then it was translated into English between 1749-1752 exactly, according to St. Jerome's original translation.  If a passage seemed obscure, they left it alone and copied it "as is.")

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