The Stumbling Blocks

Mary

The way that I lead people is not difficult. I remove all the rocks and stones, making sure that they do not stumble. My path is not dark or obscure. People can easily see their way. All that they need is a firm will to walk in truth and goodness. These, I cannot compromise. I cannot contravene the will of God.

God has a plan for every person, to bring that person to a holiness of life so they are capable of living in his presence forever. God has revealed his laws so man knows what goodness of life is.

These laws are man’s stumbling blocks. His selfish nature rebels against them. This rebellion leads him to reject God himself and to walk on his own road. But all of this is foolishness and leads to man’s destruction, in this life and in the next.

Clearing Away the Stumbling Blocks

So, I make this promise to clear away the obstacles and to make the road smooth. I cannot change the road’s direction. It must lead to God by truth and goodness. I will, however, make the road easier to walk. Virtue will not be difficult to practice and vice will exert no power. This is my secret and why I invite the whole world to come into my heart.

O reader, you do not need to reject God. I can overcome your selfish nature that so quickly rebels and holds you back from coming into his presence.

Comment: Most people want to be with God. They are turned back by moral demands which can easily be kept with Mary’s help.