EXPECTATION

 

Mariam heard of a lady who was berated after declining to go to a social event after suffering  bereavement. It was apparently expected of  the lady that she leave this shattering experience to one side and attend the event. Mariam was nonplussed.

She told the Rabbi, "It would seem that the person requiring this is . . ."

Rabbi Jesus answered, "A master of the unrealistic expectation."

It is important to acknowledge and show compassion for the sufferings of others. 

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GATEKEEPER

 

Mariam was called to the Master's service.

Rabbi Jesus told her, "I have called you to be a spiritual gatekeeper."

Experienced believers often are able to offer guidance to help others progress safely on their personal paths to holiness.

THE TRUTH

 

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An acquaintance told Mariam, "I don't believe you."

Nonplussed, Mariam turned to the Master.

Rabbi Jesus told her, "The truth is the truth.

It is a neutral deposit of factual matter.

Whether it is believed or not neither adds nor detracts from it.

It simply is."

You may not always be believed when you tell the truth. Be at peace - all will be revealed on the Last Day.

WINDING UP WISDOM

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Mariam witnessed a disciple - who had spent all her days in the pursuit of holiness - nearing end of life.

She said to the Rabbi, " She is . . . "

Rabbi Jesus answered, "Winding up the wisdom of a well-spent life."

Pursue God and the things of God - then you will not fear the judgement after death.

ANXIETY ABOUT THE FUTURE

 

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Mariam spoke with dear St Michael, the Archangel. 

She told him: "I am so anxious about the future. Will I have a place to stay? How will I manage for food and all I need? Where will I be?

Michael told her, "God guided you all the way to here.

What will be so different then?" 

Trust in God, even when all seems bleak. Live from hand to mouth - God's Hand to your mouth.

If we had everything, we would not need to pray the Lord's Prayer, asking for our daily needs. Trust in the relationship between God and yourself - Divine Providence will always care for you.

RABBI JESUS: NO SOUL IS THE SAME

 

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Rabbi Jesus told Mariam, "Remember; I have as many ways of approaching hearts as there are people; no soul is the same. Respect Me - and follow Me."

The work of God in each soul is different. That is a blessing, not a problem.

In the same way, the work of parenting or mentoring for each individual is different. Each person is individual, unique, precious. Let us respect that fact. Let us respect each individual. Let us trust in God to inspire us and grant grace so we may undertake parenting and mentoring to the best of our ability.

Sometimes, though, as humans we just can't do it. Some days we may feel absolutely exhausted. We may be ill, or experiencing financial struggle. We may feel overburdened, or simply just be at the end of our tether. When we don't know what to do - well, just let go, and let God. Turn to Him in prayer and hand situations over to Him as Master of your household.

You'll be amazed how straight God can write on our sometimes crooked lines.

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RABBI JESUS: LISTEN

 

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Mariam had not heard the Voice of Rabbi Jesus for a long time. She told the Master so.

Rabbi Jesus answered, "Well, have you been listening?'

Sometimes the whispers of God within the soul are drowned out by the demands of the world about us. 

It does not mean that God is not here, and is not speaking within our souls. 

It just means that either we are having a dark night of the soul, or we need to pay attention.

Let us pay attention.

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