Public Message

Our Lady of Emmitsburg

To the World

through Gianna Sullivan

February 9, 2005

Ash Wednesday

Little children, praised be Jesus!

Little ones, this is a time of renewal, the time when each of you can join with my Son by looking at all the areas in your lives and mending them, focusing all of your attention on Jesus so that He can heal you.  This is a redemptive time, a time when each of you should be doing good to your neighbor, not speaking harshly, not slandering, not gossiping, and not allowing hatred to fill your hearts.  It is a time of hospitality instead of hostility, one in which you are gracious in giving and gracious in receiving.

My Son loves you; and all of His suffering was for the good of humanity.  How great it is to focus on these areas in your lives with love in your hearts, so that you can grow to be more and more like my Son, Who freely gave Himself so that you could be free!

I love you, and I take your intentions to the Foot of the Cross.  Blessed is the Wood of the Cross!  The Wood of the Cross is your salvation, as you unite your suffering to my Son’s.

Peace.