The Search Begins

Jesus

The long search begins. The list of the names, who is ready and who is not ready. Some are hopeful and others are fearful. All of the cardinals experience a seriousness of purpose in accord with the great decision that they must make. The casting of a vote is a great moral responsibility, carrying a weight and a burden. All see it that way – a solemn duty. Yet, their opinions will vary and whom they will agree upon is not at all evident. Some would want a conservative. Others would look for an intellectual. Others would want a charismatic figure. Who among the cardinals will be able to get the needed number of votes? This is the surface question of the conclave. There are much deeper questions that must be asked by each elector. They must come into my presence and stay in my presence. This election will be unique, quite different from the others. Those who are sensitive to the Holy Spirit will be used in a mighty way and will rejoice forever.

Mary

The Beloved Cardinals

I will gather those cardinals who love me deeply and I will make them of one mind and one heart, even if they are unaware of what I am doing. They will resist every effort that is not of me. They will resist the political approach, as if the papacy were just another office.

They will be filled with awe. For many of my favorite sons, this will be their first experience in a conclave. I do not want them to be quiet. I expect them to speak up, to be active and to move the conclave into the spiritual realm where it belongs. If one does not speak up, I will get another. When one speaks I will touch the hearts of others to see and to respond. Many cardinals will be surprised to see the great devotion that quickly surrounds the gathering. This is so important. It will prevent a quick election that would not bring forth the right candidate.