Preparing for Mary’s Fire

Mary

I must make these new gifts which are easily available and tell the whole world how they are received. They are inner gifts, received into a heart that has been purified and is seeking my help.

The first gift begins as a new stirring, like a lonely but attractive voice that says, “Come with me. Come in this new direction. Leave behind what is familiar and be drawn into a life that feeds your spirit.”

This voice will invite you to leave behind everything that soils your heart and to be generous in the things of God. The voice will point out much that must be changed. Be generous. Do not resist. All of this is the needed purifying action of the Holy Spirit.

The voice will lead you into a new style of life, with new priorities. The old will be set aside, even those attractions that were not sinful but still claimed your heart. The goal is to set you free so your spirit can respond and receive.

The voice will lead you into new waters, gentle and peaceful. You will find rest and a new kind of happiness, a contentment with what you have and a spirit of thanksgiving to God for all that he saved you from.

At this point, you are ready for the fire that comes from my heart and which I want to pour forth over the whole world. It is so easy. As your spirit seeks heavenly graces, ask specifically for my fire to be given and you will receive it. Ask time and again, “O Mary, please give me your fire”. My heart will break open and the fire will pour forth.

Comment: Our Lady outlines the easy steps of being purified and of receiving her fire.