If I go before you, who can come against?… January 23, 2025
Here I am Lord, I come to do your will. But Lord, will I give up my life like the Martyrs? (I had visited the relics of St John Brebuef and the Canadian Martyrs as well as St Kateri Tekawitha.) I would like to think so, but would I? Why am I afraid? Is death really nothing more than a beautiful beginning? If I live for You, I must die for You. Does it really matter how?
“Do not be upset by spectres of what the future may hold. Instead, know that I will always hold you in the palm of My hand, because of your ‘yes’ and your desire to be one with Me. Difficulties? Trials? Yes, you will face them as you already have. But again, fear not, for whatever happens, if I go before you, who can come against us? When you become one with Me, My Peace also becomes yours and you are safe in My arms no matter the outcome. Claim that peace now, so that you may then share that peace with those whom I send to you. Remember: I go before you...”