The TradNet Series : Featuring Rev. Fr, Evaristus Eshiowu explaining and speaking on the topic -The Devotion to the Most Precious Blood Lead

The TradNet Series : Featuring Rev. Fr, Evaristus Eshiowu explaining and speaking on the topic -The Devotion to the Most Precious Blood Lead

MARY OF AGREDA IS KNOWN TO HAVE BEEN FAVORED WITH THE MIRACLE OF BILOCATION: ALWAYS REMAINING IN HER CONVENT AT AGREDA, SHE WAS FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS THE FIRST MESSENGER OF THE TRUE FAITH SENT BY GOD TO THE INDIANS TN ARIZONA AND NEW MEXICO. U. S. CITY OF GOD THE CONCEPTION THE DIVINE HISTORY AND LIFE OF THE VIRGIN MOTHER OF GOD MANIFESTED TO MARY OF AGREDA FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF MEN Translated from the Original Spanish BY FISCAR MARISON (Rev. Geo. J. Blatter) THE CONCEPTION CHAPTER I. CONCERNING TWO SPECIAL VISIONS VOUCHSAFED TO MY SOUL BY THE LORD AND CONCERNING OTHER ENLIGHTENMENTS AND MYSTERIES, WHICH COMPELLED ME TO WITHDRAW FROM EARTHLY THINGS AND RAISED MY SPIRIT TO DWELL ABOVE THE EARTH. 1. I confess to Thee (Matth. 11, 25) and magnify Thee, King Most High, that in thy exalted Majesty Thou hast hidden these high mysteries from the wise and from the teachers, and in thy condescension hast revealed them to me, the most insignificant and useless slave of thy Church, in order that Thou mayest be the more admired as the omnipotent Author of this history in proportion as its instrument is despicable and weak. 2. After I had overcome the above-mentioned reluctance and disorderly fears which caused so much timid hesitation, lest I suffer shipwreck in that sea of marvels, the most exalted Lord caused me to feel a virtue from on high, strong, sweet, efficacious and gentle; enlightenment which illumined the intellect, subjected the rebellious will, tranquilizing, directing, governing and attract ing the whole range of interior and exterior senses, thus subjecting my entire being to the will and pleasure of the Most High and directing it in all things toward his honor and glory alone. Being thus prepared, I heard a voice from the Almighty, which called me and raised me up toward Him, exalting my dwelling-place on high (Ec- clus. 51, 13) and strengthening me against the lions, that hungrily roared about me in order to snatch my soul from the enjoyment of great blessings in the boundless mysteries of this holy Tabernacle and City of God. Surrounded by the sorrows of death and perdition (Ps. 17, 5) and beset by the flames of Sodom and Babylon, in which we live, it liberated me from the portals of sorrow, into which I was enticed to enter. My enemies, forming visions of fallacious and deceitful delights for the misleading of my senses and the capture of them by pretended pleasures, set their allurements about me, in order that I might blindly turn toward these flames and be consumed by them. But from all these snares, laid for my footsteps (Ps. 56, 7), the Most High has delivered me, elevating my spirit and teaching me by the most efficacious admonitions the way of perfection. He invited me to a life spiritualized and angelic, and obliged me to live so cautiously, that in the midst of the furnace, the fire touched me not (Ec-cli. 51, 6). He often liberated me from the impure tongue, when it sought to communicate to me its earthly fables (Ps. 118, 85). His Majesty invited me to rise from the dust and littleness of the law of sin, to resist the defections of sin-infected nature and restrain its disorders, combatting them by his enlightening inspirations and raising myself above myself (Lam. 3, 28). He called me repeatedly, sometimes by the power of his omnipotence, sometimes with the correction of a Father, and at others with the love of a Spouse, saying: Arise, my dove, creation of my hands, make haste and come to Me (Cant. 2, 10)who am the light and the way (John 8, 12), he that follows Me, walks not in darkness. Come to Me, who am the secure truth, and unchangeable holiness, to Me, who am the Powerful and the Wise, and the Teacher of those that follow wisdom (Wis. 7, 15). 3. These words were like arrows of sweet love, which filled me with admiration, reverence, knowledge and dread of my sins and of my vileness, so that I retired from his presence, shrunken and annihilated in the knowledge of my nothingness. And the Lord spoke to me: "Come, O soul, come to Me, who am thy omnipotent God, and although thou hast been a prodigal child and a sinner, arise from the earth and come to Me, thy Father; receive the stole of my friendship and the ring of a spouse." 4. Still remaining in that secure retreat of which I have spoken, I saw on a certain day, six angels, whom the Almighty had appointed to assist and guide me in this undertaking and in other dangers. Coming toward me, they purified and prepared my soul, and then presented me before the Lord. His Majesty gave to my interior being a new light and, as it were, a participation in glory, by which I was made capable and desirous of seeing and understanding the things, which are above the powers of a mere terrestrial creature. Soon after, two other angels, of a still higher order, appeared to me and I felt within me the power of the Lord by which they called me. I understood that they were most mysterious envoys and that they wished to reveal to me high and hidden sacraments. Eagerly I responded, and desirous of enjoying the blessing which they pointed out to me, I declared to them, how ardently I longed to see what they wished to show me and yet so mysteriously concealed from me. Then they at once answered with great serenity : "Restrain thyself, O soul." I turned to the great princes of heaven and said: "Princes of the Almighty and messengers of the great King! Why do you now detain me contrary to my will and why do you defer my joy and my delight, after you have called me? What force is this of yours, and what power, which calls me, fills me with fervor, which allures and yet detains me, which attracts me to follow after the odor of my beloved Lord and of his ointments, and yet restrains me with strong bonds? Tell me the cause of all this!" They answered : "Because, in order to be instructed in all these mysteries, thou must needs, O soul, come with bare feet and despoiled of all thy desires and passions; for these mysteries do not accommodate or lend themselves to disordered inclinations. Take off thy shoes like Moses (Exodus 3, 5), for such was the command given to him before he could see the wonderful bush." "Princes of heaven and my lords," I answered, "much was asked of Moses, when he received the command to perform the works of an angel while yet living in mortal flesh : but he was a saint, and I am but a sinner full of miseries. My heart is disturbed and I am in conflict with the slavery and the oppression of sin, which I feel in my members, and which are opposed to the law of the spirit" (Rom. 7, 23). To which they rejoined: "Soul, it would in deed be for thee a most difficult enterprise, if thou hadst to execute it merely with thy own power ; but the Most High, who wishes to see in thee this disposition, is powerful, and He will not deny to thee his help, if from thy heart thou ask his assistance and thou prepare thyself toreceive it. And his power, which caused the bush to burn and at the same time prevented it from being consumed, can prevent also the fire of the passions which encompass and beset the soul, from consuming it, if it truly desires to be saved. His Majesty asks for that which He desires, and can execute what He asks. Strengthened by Him, thou canst do that which He com mands (Phil. 4, 13) ; take off thy shoes and weep in bitter sorrow, call out to Him from the bottom of thy heart, in order that thy prayers may be heard and thy desires fulfilled." 5. Presently I saw a most precious veil covering a treasure and my heart burned with desire to see it raised and to look upon the sacred mystery which I understood was hidden beneath. My desire was answered in the following manner: "Obey, O soul, in what was enjoined and commanded thee ; despoil thyself of thyself, and then this mystery will be revealed to thee." I resolved to amend my life and to overcome my appetite; I sighed and wept with many aspirations from my inmost soul for the manifestation of this blessing. While I made my good resolves, the veil which covered the treasure, began to be lifted. Presently the veil fell entirely and my interior eyes saw what I shall not know how to describe in words. I saw a great and mysterious sign in heaven; I saw a Woman, a most beautiful Lady and queen,crowned with the stars, clothed with the sun, and the moon was at her feet (Apoc. 12, 1). The holy angels spoke to me: "This is that blessed Woman, whom Saint John saw in the Apocalypse, and in whom are enclosed, deposited and sealed up the wonderful mysteries of the Redemption. So much has the most high and powerful God favored this Creature, that we, his angelic spirits, are full of astonishment. Contemplate and admire her prerogatives, record them in writing, because that is the purpose for which, according to the measure suitable to thy circumstances, they will be made manifest to thee." I was made to see such wonders, that the greatness of them took away my speech, and my admiration of them suspended my other faculties; nor do I think that all the created beings in this mortal life will ever comprehend them, as will appear in the sequel of my discourse.

MARY OF AGREDA IS KNOWN TO HAVE BEEN FAVORED WITH THE MIRACLE OF BILOCATION: ALWAYS REMAINING IN HER CONVENT AT AGREDA, SHE WAS FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS THE FIRST MESSENGER OF THE TRUE FAITH SENT BY GOD TO THE INDIANS TN ARIZONA AND NEW MEXICO. U. S. CITY OF GOD THE CONCEPTION THE DIVINE HISTORY AND LIFE OF THE VIRGIN MOTHER OF GOD MANIFESTED TO MARY OF AGREDA FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF MEN Translated from the Original Spanish BY FISCAR MARISON (Rev. Geo. J. Blatter) THE CONCEPTION CHAPTER I. CONCERNING TWO SPECIAL VISIONS VOUCHSAFED TO MY SOUL BY THE LORD AND CONCERNING OTHER ENLIGHTENMENTS AND MYSTERIES, WHICH COMPELLED ME TO WITHDRAW FROM EARTHLY THINGS AND RAISED MY SPIRIT TO DWELL ABOVE THE EARTH. 1. I confess to Thee (Matth. 11, 25) and magnify Thee, King Most High, that in thy exalted Majesty Thou hast hidden these high mysteries from the wise and from the teachers, and in thy condescension hast revealed them to me, the most insignificant and useless slave of thy Church, in order that Thou mayest be the more admired as the omnipotent Author of this history in proportion as its instrument is despicable and weak. 2. After I had overcome the above-mentioned reluctance and disorderly fears which caused so much timid hesitation, lest I suffer shipwreck in that sea of marvels, the most exalted Lord caused me to feel a virtue from on high, strong, sweet, efficacious and gentle; enlightenment which illumined the intellect, subjected the rebellious will, tranquilizing, directing, governing and attract ing the whole range of interior and exterior senses, thus subjecting my entire being to the will and pleasure of the Most High and directing it in all things toward his honor and glory alone. Being thus prepared, I heard a voice from the Almighty, which called me and raised me up toward Him, exalting my dwelling-place on high (Ec- clus. 51, 13) and strengthening me against the lions, that hungrily roared about me in order to snatch my soul from the enjoyment of great blessings in the boundless mysteries of this holy Tabernacle and City of God. Surrounded by the sorrows of death and perdition (Ps. 17, 5) and beset by the flames of Sodom and Babylon, in which we live, it liberated me from the portals of sorrow, into which I was enticed to enter. My enemies, forming visions of fallacious and deceitful delights for the misleading of my senses and the capture of them by pretended pleasures, set their allurements about me, in order that I might blindly turn toward these flames and be consumed by them. But from all these snares, laid for my footsteps (Ps. 56, 7), the Most High has delivered me, elevating my spirit and teaching me by the most efficacious admonitions the way of perfection. He invited me to a life spiritualized and angelic, and obliged me to live so cautiously, that in the midst of the furnace, the fire touched me not (Ec-cli. 51, 6). He often liberated me from the impure tongue, when it sought to communicate to me its earthly fables (Ps. 118, 85). His Majesty invited me to rise from the dust and littleness of the law of sin, to resist the defections of sin-infected nature and restrain its disorders, combatting them by his enlightening inspirations and raising myself above myself (Lam. 3, 28). He called me repeatedly, sometimes by the power of his omnipotence, sometimes with the correction of a Father, and at others with the love of a Spouse, saying: Arise, my dove, creation of my hands, make haste and come to Me (Cant. 2, 10)who am the light and the way (John 8, 12), he that follows Me, walks not in darkness. Come to Me, who am the secure truth, and unchangeable holiness, to Me, who am the Powerful and the Wise, and the Teacher of those that follow wisdom (Wis. 7, 15). 3. These words were like arrows of sweet love, which filled me with admiration, reverence, knowledge and dread of my sins and of my vileness, so that I retired from his presence, shrunken and annihilated in the knowledge of my nothingness. And the Lord spoke to me: "Come, O soul, come to Me, who am thy omnipotent God, and although thou hast been a prodigal child and a sinner, arise from the earth and come to Me, thy Father; receive the stole of my friendship and the ring of a spouse." 4. Still remaining in that secure retreat of which I have spoken, I saw on a certain day, six angels, whom the Almighty had appointed to assist and guide me in this undertaking and in other dangers. Coming toward me, they purified and prepared my soul, and then presented me before the Lord. His Majesty gave to my interior being a new light and, as it were, a participation in glory, by which I was made capable and desirous of seeing and understanding the things, which are above the powers of a mere terrestrial creature. Soon after, two other angels, of a still higher order, appeared to me and I felt within me the power of the Lord by which they called me. I understood that they were most mysterious envoys and that they wished to reveal to me high and hidden sacraments. Eagerly I responded, and desirous of enjoying the blessing which they pointed out to me, I declared to them, how ardently I longed to see what they wished to show me and yet so mysteriously concealed from me. Then they at once answered with great serenity : "Restrain thyself, O soul." I turned to the great princes of heaven and said: "Princes of the Almighty and messengers of the great King! Why do you now detain me contrary to my will and why do you defer my joy and my delight, after you have called me? What force is this of yours, and what power, which calls me, fills me with fervor, which allures and yet detains me, which attracts me to follow after the odor of my beloved Lord and of his ointments, and yet restrains me with strong bonds? Tell me the cause of all this!" They answered : "Because, in order to be instructed in all these mysteries, thou must needs, O soul, come with bare feet and despoiled of all thy desires and passions; for these mysteries do not accommodate or lend themselves to disordered inclinations. Take off thy shoes like Moses (Exodus 3, 5), for such was the command given to him before he could see the wonderful bush." "Princes of heaven and my lords," I answered, "much was asked of Moses, when he received the command to perform the works of an angel while yet living in mortal flesh : but he was a saint, and I am but a sinner full of miseries. My heart is disturbed and I am in conflict with the slavery and the oppression of sin, which I feel in my members, and which are opposed to the law of the spirit" (Rom. 7, 23). To which they rejoined: "Soul, it would in deed be for thee a most difficult enterprise, if thou hadst to execute it merely with thy own power ; but the Most High, who wishes to see in thee this disposition, is powerful, and He will not deny to thee his help, if from thy heart thou ask his assistance and thou prepare thyself toreceive it. And his power, which caused the bush to burn and at the same time prevented it from being consumed, can prevent also the fire of the passions which encompass and beset the soul, from consuming it, if it truly desires to be saved. His Majesty asks for that which He desires, and can execute what He asks. Strengthened by Him, thou canst do that which He com mands (Phil. 4, 13) ; take off thy shoes and weep in bitter sorrow, call out to Him from the bottom of thy heart, in order that thy prayers may be heard and thy desires fulfilled." 5. Presently I saw a most precious veil covering a treasure and my heart burned with desire to see it raised and to look upon the sacred mystery which I understood was hidden beneath. My desire was answered in the following manner: "Obey, O soul, in what was enjoined and commanded thee ; despoil thyself of thyself, and then this mystery will be revealed to thee." I resolved to amend my life and to overcome my appetite; I sighed and wept with many aspirations from my inmost soul for the manifestation of this blessing. While I made my good resolves, the veil which covered the treasure, began to be lifted. Presently the veil fell entirely and my interior eyes saw what I shall not know how to describe in words. I saw a great and mysterious sign in heaven; I saw a Woman, a most beautiful Lady and queen,crowned with the stars, clothed with the sun, and the moon was at her feet (Apoc. 12, 1). The holy angels spoke to me: "This is that blessed Woman, whom Saint John saw in the Apocalypse, and in whom are enclosed, deposited and sealed up the wonderful mysteries of the Redemption. So much has the most high and powerful God favored this Creature, that we, his angelic spirits, are full of astonishment. Contemplate and admire her prerogatives, record them in writing, because that is the purpose for which, according to the measure suitable to thy circumstances, they will be made manifest to thee." I was made to see such wonders, that the greatness of them took away my speech, and my admiration of them suspended my other faculties; nor do I think that all the created beings in this mortal life will ever comprehend them, as will appear in the sequel of my discourse.

3RD MESSAGE OF THE SIXTH HOUR 13TH SEPTEMBER, 2000 (3:00 AM) OUR LADY OF LOURDES PARISH CHAPEL, IMEZI OWA DIVINE BLESSING During this hour, I saw the Sanctuary of God in Heaven open. A blazing fire emanated from the Holy Tabernacle which passed seven times over the people I saw lying prostrate in the Holy Sanctuary. In the end, the vision passed. (One Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory be...) SEVENTH HOUR- THE MESSAGES FOR THE BLOOD AND WATER OF HIS PIERCED SIDE 1ST MESSAGE OF THE SEVENTH HOUR 13TH SEPTEMBER, 2000(2:00 PM) OUR LADY OF LOURDES PARISH CHAPEL, IMEZI OWA DRAW POWER FROM THE TREASURE OF MEDITATION During our reparation prayer, I saw a vision of the Agonizing Jesus Christ hanging alive on the Cross. Within a short time cloud came down and covered the whole place. In the cloud appeared the Agonizing Face of Jesus Christ, Who calmly said: “Let all My warriors draw power from the life of meditation. In this are stored the hidden powers. Children, there is a hidden treasure of graces in the life of meditation. Only very few of you have found this treasure of graces in the past years. They gain much from it in this world of commotion of yours. I am calling on all My warriors to draw power from this treasure of meditation. Learn to visit a desert, or a lonely place, where you will have your mind at rest. Meditate on the greatness of your God. Meditate on the power of His creation. Meditate on His love and mercy towards humanity. Children, you are called to meditate on the mystical sending of the Son of God to redeem the world. You are to meditate on the humility of the Son, His agony, suffering and death. You are called to meditate on His resurrection Power. Children, during your meditation, your hope will be rested on My Glorious Return, which I promised. It pains Me much that My children hardly contemplate well in their meditation. I have a great teaching for My people on the vocal and the inner voices. I speak always in the hearts of My people, but only very few hear My voice. Children, I hardly get those who can keep Me in their hearts for three hours. But, on the other hand, the children of darkness keep their gods in their hearts year after year. Children, there is hidden power in meditation. Look and you will find it. Children, the grace which you draw from the treasure of meditation can be retained through your silent life. Have your heart filled with the living words of true hope. Listen, My children, a heart that receives double swords of perfection keeps Me inside his temple. In that soul, I find rest. The double swords are meditation and silence. When such a person hears false accusation against his name, he will adopt it in his heart and meditate over it in silence. Upon him I pour My power. Such a man is fit to be My warrior. Children, I am calling My warriors to draw power from the treasure of meditation. May all My warriors retain their power through this life of silence. I am putting My words in you, which you must speak through the meditation of your soul. Children, I am preparing you to meet the evil warriors. Only very few understand My call to be My warriors. Children, you are preparing to enter the Final Battle, which has reached its climax. What do you understand when I say final battle? Your understanding is very shallow towards this call. Children, the battle will be so great that a mighty warrior of mine will be killed. Not only that, many temples will be destroyed. The righteous ones will suffer greatly. There will be terror everywhere. During that hour, no one will be trusting. Light will seem to be darkness and darkness will seem to be light. This is why I call on all My warriors to draw power from the treasure of meditation, and have in their souls, through this call for holiness, the Great Seal. I am the Agonizing Jesus Christ, Who appeals for a dwelling in your soul. I love you all. I bless you all”. Immediately, the vision passed. 2ND MESSAGE OF THE SEVENTH HOUR 13TH SEPTEMBER, 2000(3:00 PM) OUR LADY OF LOURDES PARISH CHAPEL, IMEZI OWA THE DEW OF GOD’S PRESENCE During this hour, I saw again in a vision, the Sanctuary of God in the cloud opened. There was a flash of lightning and a sound of thunder. The dew of God’s Presence was falling. This was followed by a moving cloud, which passed seven times over those whom I saw prostrated in the Sanctuary. Their number was too many to be counted. In the end, the vision passed.

3RD MESSAGE OF THE SIXTH HOUR 13TH SEPTEMBER, 2000 (3:00 AM) OUR LADY OF LOURDES PARISH CHAPEL, IMEZI OWA DIVINE BLESSING During this hour, I saw the Sanctuary of God in Heaven open. A blazing fire emanated from the Holy Tabernacle which passed seven times over the people I saw lying prostrate in the Holy Sanctuary. In the end, the vision passed. (One Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory be...) SEVENTH HOUR- THE MESSAGES FOR THE BLOOD AND WATER OF HIS PIERCED SIDE 1ST MESSAGE OF THE SEVENTH HOUR 13TH SEPTEMBER, 2000(2:00 PM) OUR LADY OF LOURDES PARISH CHAPEL, IMEZI OWA DRAW POWER FROM THE TREASURE OF MEDITATION During our reparation prayer, I saw a vision of the Agonizing Jesus Christ hanging alive on the Cross. Within a short time cloud came down and covered the whole place. In the cloud appeared the Agonizing Face of Jesus Christ, Who calmly said: “Let all My warriors draw power from the life of meditation. In this are stored the hidden powers. Children, there is a hidden treasure of graces in the life of meditation. Only very few of you have found this treasure of graces in the past years. They gain much from it in this world of commotion of yours. I am calling on all My warriors to draw power from this treasure of meditation. Learn to visit a desert, or a lonely place, where you will have your mind at rest. Meditate on the greatness of your God. Meditate on the power of His creation. Meditate on His love and mercy towards humanity. Children, you are called to meditate on the mystical sending of the Son of God to redeem the world. You are to meditate on the humility of the Son, His agony, suffering and death. You are called to meditate on His resurrection Power. Children, during your meditation, your hope will be rested on My Glorious Return, which I promised. It pains Me much that My children hardly contemplate well in their meditation. I have a great teaching for My people on the vocal and the inner voices. I speak always in the hearts of My people, but only very few hear My voice. Children, I hardly get those who can keep Me in their hearts for three hours. But, on the other hand, the children of darkness keep their gods in their hearts year after year. Children, there is hidden power in meditation. Look and you will find it. Children, the grace which you draw from the treasure of meditation can be retained through your silent life. Have your heart filled with the living words of true hope. Listen, My children, a heart that receives double swords of perfection keeps Me inside his temple. In that soul, I find rest. The double swords are meditation and silence. When such a person hears false accusation against his name, he will adopt it in his heart and meditate over it in silence. Upon him I pour My power. Such a man is fit to be My warrior. Children, I am calling My warriors to draw power from the treasure of meditation. May all My warriors retain their power through this life of silence. I am putting My words in you, which you must speak through the meditation of your soul. Children, I am preparing you to meet the evil warriors. Only very few understand My call to be My warriors. Children, you are preparing to enter the Final Battle, which has reached its climax. What do you understand when I say final battle? Your understanding is very shallow towards this call. Children, the battle will be so great that a mighty warrior of mine will be killed. Not only that, many temples will be destroyed. The righteous ones will suffer greatly. There will be terror everywhere. During that hour, no one will be trusting. Light will seem to be darkness and darkness will seem to be light. This is why I call on all My warriors to draw power from the treasure of meditation, and have in their souls, through this call for holiness, the Great Seal. I am the Agonizing Jesus Christ, Who appeals for a dwelling in your soul. I love you all. I bless you all”. Immediately, the vision passed. 2ND MESSAGE OF THE SEVENTH HOUR 13TH SEPTEMBER, 2000(3:00 PM) OUR LADY OF LOURDES PARISH CHAPEL, IMEZI OWA THE DEW OF GOD’S PRESENCE During this hour, I saw again in a vision, the Sanctuary of God in the cloud opened. There was a flash of lightning and a sound of thunder. The dew of God’s Presence was falling. This was followed by a moving cloud, which passed seven times over those whom I saw prostrated in the Sanctuary. Their number was too many to be counted. In the end, the vision passed.