Directive from Heaven #53 - Suffering, Part 1 given to Veronica Lueken at Our Lady of the Roses Shrine at Bayside, New York

#53 - Suffering, Part 1

"For I reckon that the sufferings of this time are not worthy to be compared with the glory to come, that shall be revealed in us." - Romans 8:18

EXPERIENCE
"Remember, My child, I, as your Mother, fully understand the great sorrow in your heart, for did I not give My Son to the Eternal Father? Did I not have My heart torn asunder by this loss? Yes, My child, I also had a human nature. I could cry; I could be sorrowful. I felt a great sadness, My child. I feel, and I give to you the simple lesson: It is only through experience, My child, that can we have true compassion for the sufferer." - Our Lady, September 14, 1976

ADAM AND EVE
"Yes, My child and My children, My Mother has meant to preserve you upon earth without hurt, without suffering, but this cannot be. The sin of Adam and Eve was so great that it has placed man upon the earth to suffer.
"But once you have learned, My child and My children, the true value of suffering you will understand that through this suffering, accepted in good spirit and with firm meaning as reparation for the souls in purgatory, the Eternal Father shall bless anew those who have given themselves as victims, victims offered to the Immaculate Heart of My Mother." - Jesus, May 28, 1983

NEVER WASTED
"Yes, my sister, no suffering is ever wasted. For you must accept it in the right light, knowing that even our dear Jesus suffered upon earth at the hands of those He loved." - St. Theresa, October 2, 1989

SMALLEST ACT
"You must all understand and practice penance. You must understand the value of suffering; for each and every act of suffering, discomfort, can be offered for the sins of mankind. Even the smallest act of penance can save another." - Jesus, October 6, 1979

HOLY FATHER
"Yes, my child and my children, tell the world immediately that the Holy Father suffers greatly, for he, too, has been given insights in visions to know what lies ahead for him. But he is willing to suffer all for the salvation of souls and the good of the Holy Church." - St. Michael, November 1, 1985

MARTYRDOM
"My children, are there so few who will suffer for the Faith? Are My children lost to the need for suffering and martyrdom for the Faith? Do you not understand, My children, that martyrdom means immediate entrance into Heaven. Is this not worth fighting for?" - Our Lady, November 20, 1978

ASK FOR MORE
"Pray more and ask for more suffering, and the Father will give you less. You see, the Father is most gentle, Veronica." - St. Theresa, September 6, 1975

PERFECTION
"It is through suffering that you will gain a measure of perfection." - Our Lady, September 28, 1974

DESPAIR
"My children, remember, in the days ahead, for they will be days of great trial and suffering; whenever you feel you despair, you will say, My Jesus, my confidence!" - Our Lady, June 4, 1977

A REASON
"Many graces are given through suffering, My child. Many souls can be recovered if you will accept in good spirit the crosses and trials upon you. Offer them in abundance for the recovery of your sisters and brothers. You will find the road filled with roses. The cross will not hurt when you have a reason for the suffering." - Jesus, June 8, 1972

PHYSICAL
"The graces gained from physical suffering when offered for a just cause, a meritable cause, for those in purgatory the graces are threefold." - Jesus, February 1, 1978

VERONICA
"You, My child, were not chosen by accident. You were chosen for your strength in suffering." - Our Lady, March 18, 1973

A PRICE
"Do not be affrighted, My child. For all who receive great graces, much is expected of them. There is a price, My child, to pay for Heaven. This price We ask of all is suffering, the way of the cross. No man shall ever be greater than his Master." - Jesus, November 20, 1978

THE SECRET
"Each time that you spot your soul, We shall have to send severe penance.... We do not wish for you to do penance across the veil; therefore, in your human state you must suffer much. It is this manner that is used by the Father to prepare you when you come over the veil. That is the secret, My child, of suffering.
"For We keep, as you would say in your human language, a sheet for scoring: those of merit, and those that do not add to merit. Each side with non-merit We cleanse by suffering, trials. Learn, My children, the value of suffering. They are sent to you for reason, for much of your suffering is your salvation." - Our Lady, April 13, 1974

LIVES OF THE SAINTS
"The greatest trials are given, My children, to those who are on the narrow road to the Kingdom.... If you will study the past lives of your saints, My children, you will understand why I say that penance and suffering are truly the way of the cross." - Our Lady, October 2, 1976

PARENTS
"Do not be concerned of the sufferings of parents, for the children shall bring many crosses to the households. This suffering endured by the parents, My children, will make you more compassionate to others. You will become companionable spirits through suffering." - Our Lady, October 6, 1975

ONE GLIMPSE
"I assure you, My child, could man look into purgatory, he would beg to find--he would search out every moment of his life upon earth a manner to purge himself by penance and suffering. The years are few upon your earth; time beyond the veil is forever and endless." - Our Lady, May 22, 1974

PRIESTHOOD
"Remember, My child, and you will find your suffering much easier to take if you will remember that each pain and each sorrow means that you will offer it up for the priesthood." - Our Lady, September 27, 1986

THREE PLAGUES
"However, these diseases [Legionnaires', Herpes, AIDS] that came upon mankind originated through the merciful heart of the Eternal Father. Sufferings were brought upon those who must cleanse their souls to avoid hell." - Jesus, August 21, 1985

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