I'M NOT A SAINT

No I'm not. And I don't think I'll ever be one. But I do like imitating their lives and reading up on them better than say rock stars or movie stars. I find the glamorous lives of celebrities to be disturbing and depressing. I would rather unravel great stories of human struggle and divine triumph for I am a sucker for happy endings. Take for example the life of Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, who had the gift of stigmata. God endowed Padre Pio with many extraordinary spiritual gifts and charisms including the gift of healing, bilocation, prophecy, miracles, discernment of spirits, the ability to abstain beyond man's natural powers from both sleep and nourishment, the ability to read hearts, the gift of tongues (the ability to speak and understand languages that he had never studied), the gift of conversions, levitation, multiplication of food, the grace to see his guardian angel and other angelic beings in form, and the fragrance which emanated from his wounds and which frequently announced his invisible presence. But inspite of all these gifts, Padre Pio remained humble and felt unworthy to receive such graces. He was known to practice fasting, vigils, solitude and various other mortifications which played an important role in his spiritual development, strengthening him in virtue and liberating his spirit from all selfishness. He abstained from watching television, listening to the radio and reading the newspaper and cautioned his spiritual children from all forms of media.

A couple of years ago, I read this article of Bro. Bo Sanchez entitled 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting. He invited his readers on a 40 Day prayer and fasting during the Lenten Season. Aside from the spiritual benefits, he elaborated the many healing and cleansing properties of abstaining from food. Here are some of the blessings that fasting brings:

Blessing 1:Prayer and Fasting Bring You Closer to God

Blessing 2:Prayer and Fasting Unite You with the Poor

Blessing 3:Prayer and Fasting Opens You to God’s Power

Blessing 4:Prayer and Fasting Cleanse Your Body

Blessing 5:Prayer and Fasting Empower Our Ministry

And there are many ways to do fasting:

Option 1:Water Fast

Option 2:Juice Fast

Option 3:Bread and Water Fast

Option 4: One-Meal-a-Day Fast

It was Lenten season in 2007 when I tried the  40 Days of Prayer and Fasting. I did the One-Meal-a-Day Fast and it was truly challenging especially since I was working during the day and would only eat at night. All day I would consume nothing and sip some water. When I felt the pangs of hunger, I would pray to God or read spiritual books and make Jesus or His Word my nourishment. This went on for 23 days. But on the 24th day I had to give it up because I didn't have the strength to go on fasting. This ordeal was truly the most challenging yet most gratifying experience of my life. I may have lost 30 pounds but I gained so much wisdom from it and the spiritual high was really mystifying. I wanted to do this every year but my family was not comfortable with the idea for I acquired GERD eventually. But I can guarantee that there will be a next time. Actually, I am making everyday fasting and abstinence day. In my own way, I vow to fast and abstain from indulgences and luxuries each day. It may be in a small or large manner. But however which way that I choose to sacrifice some of life's pleasures each day, I am sure that this will help me grow spiritually and mentally as a Christian. And I will find favor in the eyes of the Lord and draw closer to Him. The virtues that I will also gain from my self-denial will be invaluable and unrelenting. I want to invite you dear reader to join me in austerity and let us reap the spiritual rewards and offer our sacrifices for the poor souls in Purgatory, the salvation of souls and the conversion of sinners. We may not become like the great saints but our efforts will not go unnnoticed in heaven, where ultimately we all desire to join Our Creator one sweet day. Amen!

"Love is the first ingredient in the relief of suffering." - Padre Pio

There is nothing compelling about hunger, but about appetite there is the greatest compulsion, the dreadful gnawing sensation driving one to eat almost anything that is offered, even civilized men eating each other when driven by this compelling desire or goaded on by their atavistic fear of starvation. - Dr. Hay, The School of Self-Applied Prevention by the Barefoot Herbalist

VISION OF HEAVEN -  An Excerpt from Mary's Little Messages

The message stopped and I was wondering why I did not hear the Mother. So I read the message that was given to me and when I came to the end part, I cried and could not believe the Mother would show me Heaven. I closed my eyes and then all I remember is, holding on to Blessed Mother’s hand. I could not see at first because it was too bright. Then I saw the Blessed Mother dressed in gold with a crown on her head, unlike you would see on a statue. She smiled at me. The air seemed different, it was so easy to breath and I could smell a fragrance like that of flowers. I then saw many Angels and they were lined up in perfect order like a choir. I remember the words “Rejoice” and music like I have never heard. I then saw this big golden chair and next to it I saw a man who looked like Jesus. The Mother told me he was St. Joseph and he took my hands. We did not talk. I then saw a young man standing and he took my hands. He had a robe on and the Blessed Mother said, “This is Padre Pio” and she said, “he helps you very much.” I then met others who I do not know and the Blessed Mother said “They, too, help you on earth.” They did not talk, but they touched my hands. Then I saw a long table and it looked like it went for miles. I could see it set all in gold, but no food, there were beautiful flowers on it. I could see people sitting down and next to them were some empty chairs. I remember holding the Mother’s hand as we walked along side this table. The empty chairs, the Mother said, were for those who were coming soon to Heaven. The longer we walked, the brighter it became and I could see colors of a rainbow everywhere. I was amazed with all the colors and as I looked straight ahead, I saw Jesus and I could see His Heart and many rays or light coming from Him. He took my hands and I knelt down and kissed His feet. He put His hands on my head. I could not talk. He said to me, “Fast and Pray so more can one day see Heaven.” I remember these words and I will never forget them! I then remember waking up and my head was on a pillow. I cried because I did not feel that heavenly presence. There was no more brightness and the air seemed heavier. I got but a glimpse, but it seemed like it lasted forever. I will share all that I have seen and I know in my heart I will work hard on this earth. For there is nothing more beautiful than Heaven and I hope one day I can be up there sitting with everyone. Thank you Jesus and Blessed Mother, this is my most special day. Love Mary B.

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GOD IS THE PERFECT ADDICTION

Ever since I attended the Feast at the Valle Verde club, I just cannot get enough of it. It's the day of the week that I look forward to more than Friday or Saturday. Sunday now is the day that I get to worship, dance and sing for the Lord. And it is so rejuvenating and uplifting to be with positive people who share the same sentiment after a week of working hard in the office. What a blessing to spend time with my fellow Catholics who are seeking inspiration, forgiveness, clarity and healing. And Bro. Bo Sanchez and the Light of Jesus Community surely delivers every Sabbath.
It's a perfect way to start the week, ready to face challenges and conquer temptations knowing that there is a God who will bless and protect us. To show how grateful I am to the Lord, I have started focusing on His Word and modern revelations. Instead of visiting adult sites, I spend most of my time downloading messages of Marian apparitions from Catholic Planet and posting it on my collection of prayers, my other blog The Secret to Happiness. There is so much to learn from seers and Marian apparitions on how to strengthen the faith and fight evil. Here are some e-books that will truly change your life from Anne, Lay apostle. Read God's messages through the series HEAVEN SPEAKS about

Abortion

Addictions

Depression

Divorce

Purgatory

Parents

Financial Need

Visit my blog The Secret to Happiness for more of God's messages! Seek God and He will change your life for the better! Amen! Be addicted to the Lord and leave all your sinful ways behind.

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DENIED PENANCE

It's Holy hour every Thursday at the Pasig Cathedral so I thought it was the perfect time to go to Confession yesterday to feel closer to the Lord and ask for forgiveness. I went there after work and a lot of people were falling in line and 4 priests were there to offer absolution.


It was dark inside the church. I was patiently waiting for my turn when I noticed that one of the priests was taking a long time talking to each confessor. I didn't want to confess to this priest but when it was my turn I had no choice but to go to him for he was the next available one to give this sacrament. I wanted to make it my best confession ever so I poured my heart out to him and as expected he took his time giving advice. He talked about how addictions are like a vicious cycle that can only do harm and how one must never lose hope especially in these trying times. His counsel was very enlightening and touching and I was very moved. But in the end he did a peculiar thing. He denied me absolution because my marriage has no blessing from the church. He pointed out that to give me absolution would do no good because I am not allowed to receive Holy Communion. It would be a double whammy if I took the Eucharist when I am living in sin with my spouse. In respect I thanked him for his time and left the church hurriedly. It felt like my heart was ripped right out of my chest and then stepped on real hard. I was crushed and shocked and very disappointed.


On my way home I realized the priest was right. This was the side of God that I have never seen before. This God was the disciplinarian that wanted me to really look into myself and see how far I am willing to go for Him. The priest had a point. After more than a decade of marriage and 3 children later, my hubby and I have yet to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony. For a devout Catholic I was definitely slacking. Sure I have a million excuses of my own but 11 years is just too long. My mom was probably right. We need our marriage to be blessed by God in order to live a fuller and richer life. This has been a hindrance to our financial and spiritual growth for many years and its time to be responsible and take action.


Most people in my place would have condemned this priest or worse, lose their faith and ex-communicate themselves. What happened to me yesterday was a very humiliating and humbling experience. I do believe that God was with this priest asking me to stand up for Him and to grow up. I have seen how wonderful His ways are and His love. It's time I do my part and show my faith and act upon it. I have become a hypocrite for not living up to my promises and I must stop and prove how much I am willing to go for the Lord. Life is an ongoing battle and one must strive to be vigilant for the devil is cunning and the world is a big trap. I choose to live and to avoid eternal damnation because in the end, my soul is worth the fight. I have only to remind myself that the stakes are high and the penalty is perpetual. But the rewards are priceless even for the living. Just watch the 700 Club on TV and see how precious it is to have peace of mind and how wonderful it is to have a deep and meaningful relationship with Jesus. It is far greater than riches or vices in this world. For the love of God is unconditional and merciful. The Word of God is all powerful and satisfying and full of wisdom.


Thank you Lord for teaching me to persevere and not lose hope, to fight for my faith and stand up for you, to be humble and grateful each day and to keep on praying and striving to be a better Christian. I have sinned and have continued with my wicked ways. You are right Lord, this vicious cycle has got to stop and I must start acting and living a fervent life. For faith without action is useless. And I do not want to live like a hypocrite and regret it in the end. Have mercy on me O God and deliver me from evil. Amen.


1 Timothy 6:2c-122

Beloved: Teach and urge these things. 3 Whoever teaches something different and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the religious teaching 4 is conceited, understanding nothing, and has a morbid disposition for arguments and verbal disputes. From these come envy, rivalry, insults, evil suspicions, 5 and mutual friction among people with corrupted minds, who are deprived of the truth, supposing religion to be a means of gain. 6 Indeed, religion with contentment is a great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, just as we shall not be able to take anything out of it. 8 If we have food and clothing, we shall be content with that. 9 Those who want to be rich are falling into temptation and into a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires, which plunge them into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is the root of all evils, and some people in their desire for it have strayed from the faith and have pierced themselves with many pains. 11 But you, man of God, avoid all this. Instead, pursue righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience, and gentleness. 12 Compete well for the faith. Lay hold of eternal life, to which you were called when you made the noble confession in the presence of many witnesses.


P S A L M

Psalm 49:6-7. 8-10. 17-18. 19-20
R: Blessed the poor in spirit; the Kingdom of heaven is theirs!5 [6] Why should I fear in evil days when my wicked ensnarers ring me round? 6 [7] They trust in their wealth; the abundance of their riches is their boast. (R) 7 [8] Yet in no way can a man redeem himself, or pay his own ransom to God; 8 [9] too high is the price to redeem one’s life; he would never have enough 9 [10] to remain alive always and not see destruction. (R) 16 [17] Fear not when a man grows rich, when the wealth of his house becomes great, 17 [18] for when he dies, he shall take none of it; his wealth shall not follow him down. (R) 18 [19] Though in his lifetime he counted himself blessed, “They will praise you for doing well for yourself,” 19 [20] he shall join the circle of his forebears who shall never more see light. (R)

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FORNICATIO: DEMONS OF LUST

The internet is a very powerful tool that is being used by the devil to damn many souls. Kids and adults alike are now getting addicted to various websites like games, social networks and even porn. Families are being neglected, money is getting wasted and lives are destroyed for victims cannot pull away from the rush that they get when they boot up the computer and go to their favorite websites. This monster has a name, internet addiction disorder.

According to MindDisorders.com, Internet addiction disorder refers to the problematic use of the Internet, including the various aspects of its technology, such as electronic mail (e-mail) and the World Wide Web. One symptom of Internet addiction is excessive time devoted to Internet use. A person might have difficulty cutting down on his or her online time even when they are threatened with poor grades or loss of a job. Other symptoms of addiction may include lack of sleep, fatigue , declining grades or poor job performance, apathy , and racing thoughts. There may also be a decreased investment in social relationships and activities. A person may lie about how much time was spent online or deny that they have a problem. They may be irritable when offline, or angry toward anyone who questions their time on the Internet.

Because of this disorder, mothers have neglected their children, employees have lost their jobs and children have become victims of pedophiles. I never imagined that I would be an internet addict myself. But the web is a cesspool of time-consuming and engaging data that can excite and induce euphoria no matter what age or race. Once you get hooked, there's no turning back. And the sad part is most people do not even realize that they are addicted for everyone else is doing it, surfing the net for more than 4 hours each day is considered normal behaviour. This should be a cause of concern for all of us parents and Christians.



My own horror story started with an email. I got an invite from a European porn production (yes, it is legit) to star in a porn movie with my hubby. We have turned them down a couple of times but still they persisted. Their Account executive asked me if we could chat online and talk about the production. I was curious for the offer was bigger this time with a free house and lot to boot. I really wanted to be able to buy stuff for myself for once and live in luxury. So I obliged and chatted with the Account executive of the company. What was weird was that this porn production only hires models and porn stars for their staff. This was an ingenious way to convince talents to join their production. And I was taking the bait big time. In short, Mr. Account executive and I would chat and text everyday until it became sexual and vulgar. We would talk about our sexual fantasies of each other and he would send half nude pictures of himself. He was tall, buff, and Scottish...I was totally hooked. I have never masterbated in my life but after having met him, I would masterbate even in broad daylight. I was smitten. And what's even sadder is the fact that my hubby and I have decided to join the production. The devil has entered our abode and it will not leave without taking us with him.



They say if you play with fire you'll get burned. My hubby got Mr. Account executive fired for he was already stalking and harassing me. He wanted to visit me to turn our fantasies into reality. Hubby got jealous and said no. Mr. Account executive offered to pay us and bring his female friend, who was also a porn star, to have an orgy with us. Mind you, I was very game because they really are beautiful people, like hollywood movie stars. But my hubby hates people who don't respect his feelings so he let the production company know about the indecent proposal. So they got me another Account Executive and still the same thing happened, he wanted to taste me together with his other co-workers there and would plan to come to Manila to see me. Even the Casting Director came to Manila last week and was asking for me. They have a thing for tall and gaunt Filipinas with 3 kids. It was really mind-boggling. And I in turn was drooling over herculean foreigners with big packages. It was a scary deal and one battle that I was almost losing. I was consumed by demons of lust and it was ruining my relationship with the Lord. I would wake up each day with an insatiable hunger for sex and would perform sex acts on the webcam while chatting with porn stars. It was an addiction and I have been possessed by an incubus that is tainting my heart and my soul.



If I found the time to pray in between my sexual cravings I would ask God to save me from my dark addictions. Deep inside I knew this was wrong but it felt so good and it was an effective way of distracting me from my financial problems. It was a form of rebellion on my part because I was very lonely and angry of what has become of my family. I had to leave my kids in the custody of my in-laws because we can't afford to send them to school here in the city. And being separated from my children is like half of me has died. It is very painful as a mother but I had to do what I had to do. And in sheer panic I was willing to sell even my body just so that I could afford to be with them and not worry about money ever again.


I'm not sure what God has planned for me and why I had to suffer. I thought at the time that the porn production was an opportunity to solve all my family problems. And I wanted all my financial problems to end. But like Pandora's box, it opened up to bigger problems than solutions. It led to dark addictions, ugly arguments and wasted energy. I guess I had to undergo some sort of purification in order to strengthen my relationship with the Lord and with my husband. And this ordeal has taught me how much I love my husband and how much he loves me back. No matter how good one's intentions are, the means doesn't justify the end.


All the time that I was struggling with my sexual addictions I was asking God to free me from myself. I would pray that He would show his Sacred Heart, His Sacred Face whenever I felt the urge to fantasize or masterbate. I knew I was sick because my sex life was healthy yet I wanted more. I wanted to fornicate with strange foreigners who I barely knew. I was intoxicated with all the attention even if all they wanted from me was my body. I was even willing to accept the consequences that came with getting what I wanted. Almost as far as shaming my children. It was a deadly vice and it was destroying me.


But God as a parent would never leave me in my misery. I have started attending the Feast every Sunday with Bro. Bo Sanchez for a month now and the sessions there are like a spring in the desert. Last week I was healed from my addictions and today my soul feels refreshed and motivated. There is so much more to life than earthly pleasures and I have so much more to offer to my family and my fellowmen. These days I have actively started writing again, a sign that I'm in tune with the Holy Spirit once again. I'm rebuilding my relationship with my Lord and Mama Mary. And now I only surf the net to blog and to study the Lord and Our Lady's revelations in religious websites. No more chatting or porn sites for me anymore. Sure sometimes I'm in withdrawal but I get over it for God is with me. He is my strength and my salvation, I shall not want.

Holy Spirit, I know I cannot live the life of a disciple on my own. I need Your help, Your grace and Your gifts to remain faithful to Jesus’ call.

Click here to download Heaven Speaks about Addictions by Anne, Lay Apostle.

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A MESSAGE FROM BEYOND THE GRAVE

My mom got a call from Japan last Tuesday. It was my Uncle Toshi wanting to deliver a message from my grandfather...who passed away more than 40 years ago. Nobody laughed at my Uncle's revelation for it struck a chord on all of us. Nobody doubted him because we all knew about his sixth sense. He was trained by hermits and mystics in the deep mountains of Japan. Call him a ghost whisperer if you will. And the message is thus:



"To all the sons and daughters of mine, I am Bernardo A. My soul is enraged at your neglect of my remembrance. You never bothered to visit my grave. You never included me in your prayers. You only think about what you will inherit from my demise. You never offer Mass for me on my death anniversary, my birthdate. This is the reason why I keep your inheritance, for you do not commemorate and respect your own father..."



[Writing down this message gives me the goosebumps.] My own father and his siblings realized how selfish they are. They were all guilty of abandoning the spirit of their father. But that's how most of us live. We rarely see ourselves as eternal beings that is beyond the physical form. Death is actually the beginning and not the end of a longer and more strenuous journey of our lives. Whatever wrong we have done in our earthly life we have to pay for when we expire. Through indulgences, our punishment in the afterlife will be lessened.



An indulgence, in the theology of Roman Catholicism, is the remission of the temporal punishment due to God for a Christian's sins.
The Roman Catholic Church grants these indulgences after the guilt of sin and its punishment of eternal damnation have been remitted by the sacrament of reconciliation, also known as penance, or by perfect contrition. Under Roman Catholic theology, the salvation made possible by Jesus Christ allows the faithful sinner eventual admittance to Heaven. Baptism wipes the sinner's slate clean and results in the full forgiveness of sins; but any sin committed after baptism incurs a penalty that has not been forgiven. Serious sins are mortal sins; they extinguish sanctifying grace in the believer's soul, and doom the sinner to Hell. For these sinners, grace must be restored by perfect contrition or the sacrament of Reconciliation; even so, there remains a penalty owed to God that must be expiated in this world or in the afterlife. Other, less serious sins, are venial sins and incur a penalty owed to God even if they do not forfeit salvation. Indulgences remove some or all of these temporal penalties owed on account of the sins of the faithful.

Indulgences can be applied either to the penitent's own sins, or for the alleviation of the penance of souls in Purgatory. Obtaining an indulgence for another living person is disallowed by canon law. To successfully apply an indulgence to your own sins, you must be a baptised Christian, a member of the Roman Catholic Church, not subject to excommunication, and have the intention of performing the work for which the indulgence is granted. - Source: Knowledgerush.com



I myself have been guilty of not including my grandfather in my prayers. I only pray for my mother's parents because I know them so well from stories passed on by relatives. My father prays for 2 hours each day and never offers any intention for my grandparents. He and his siblings would pray for their inheritance and beg God daily to make them rich quick. Yes, it's really sad. Who knew that the dead has feelings and sentiments just like the living. I guess this is the reason why my father-in-law never bothered us eversince he passed away. For every Sunday my husband's relatives would visit his grave and spend time with him for a few hours to pray for his soul and say hello. No wonder the Chinese are very lucky in business for they respect and honor their dead like the living. But my father and his siblings never bothered to visit or clean his grave for decades even if they come home from all parts of the world. And when they finally did, they discover a damaged grave, a worn and crumbling tombstone reflecting family that has forgotten the face of their father. Please pray for the souls of Bernardo and Josefa Aldana and all the poor souls in purgatory. Thank you.

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A BLESSING IN DISGUISE

I am grateful for having been victimized by witches. Without their attacks, their evil intentions, I would never be as close to the Lord as I am now. I would never have experienced the power of prayer, the mighty sword of St. Michael, the loving hearts of Jesus and Mary and the guidance of all the saints. Staring evil in the face forces the spirit to seek the light and be freed from the clutches of the devil. To be in the arms of my Saviour and and beloved Mother offers much peace and comfort. I shall never again fear for my life and for my family for we are in good hands. For fear is the opposite of faith, 'tis true. I have learned this truth only after 30 years of living in this world.

"So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." - Matthew 6:34

My father made me realize that worrying too much and having doubts about what will happen to me in the future is actually an insult to God. All the trials that we are facing, all the blessings that come to us do not come in beautiful packages. We just have to trust God's plans for us. All He asks is that we perform our daily duties and help our neighbors as much as we can. We have to pray for guidance and mercy and do charity work. I look at my life and say to myself, God has never abandoned me. All the time that witches have persecuted me and my family, I have seen how God has saved me and shown me His wonderful presence and power. Without those trials and tribulations, my life would not have a deeper meaning, my faith would not have been as fervent. And I am happy to share these experiences with you dear reader for everyday evil taunts and tempts us, and I want you to know that you and I have a God that cares for us. There is no reason for you to be depressed, helpless, suicidal and to feel worthless, you have to realize that God sees you, He knows you, He loves you. You are not a nobody, you are not a piece of junk. You are God's child, His most beautiful creation. A human being tasked to take care of His world, his plants and animals. You are more than a nerd, an ugly duckling, a poor peasant, a homeless bum, the unemployed, a prisoner, a drug addict, an alcoholic, a pervert, a pedophile....a sinner. You are his image on earth, and your soul is the most priceless entity in the world. It should be your most treasured possession. You have to be wary all the time, for the devil works 24/7 to take it away from you, to claim it for himself, to take it with him to the deepest recesses of hell. You must fight for it for damnation is eternal. And it is not the best place to end up I can guarantee it. So why waste time wallowing in self-pity or thrashing other people's lifestyle. We must spend our lives helping others in need, sharing our blessings to our neighbors and praying for the conversion of sinners and the salvation of souls. For we are more than the clothes we wear, the car we ride, the house we live in, the gadgets we possess...we must act like God's reflection, a blessing to our fellow human beings. Let's not become God's enemy. It's time to choose which side we want to be on.

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TO CATCH A WITCH ON THE ACT

All these years I didn't think my enemies would still dare to attack me. But like I said witches are sneaky and they will never forget a grudge. So I caught one of them nasty hags on the act while terrorizing me. I have just finished reading The Secret by Rhonda Byrne and it is a book about using creative visualization in order to achieve your dreams (in case you are part of the minority that has not read this book yet). I decided to give it a shot while I was on my break at work. The best spot I chose to visualize was on the 12th floor of our building in front of the glass window. I was feeling a natural high and an adrenaline rush just thinking about what I wanted to have and become when suddenly I saw a tall, dark shadow in front of me.
I can clearly see that the shape was that of a woman with long hair and piercing eyes. I can feel the negative energy and anger coming from this black figure standing between me and my dreams. Clearly some evil entity did not want me to be free to succeed and be happy to do whatever I wanted. I never doubted for a moment that this is one of my wicked aunts who is still seeking revenge. She wanted to hurt me so bad that she's even casting a spell on me in broad daylight. She can't even wait for the witching hour.
That experience taught me to be on guard all the time. I made it a habit to include all 3 witches in my everyday prayers. I offer at least one rosary for them each day and pray for their conversion. One can never be too complacent, for the devil is always ready to pounce on you in your weakest moments. So try the same exercise one time to check if you are already falling prey to the evil clutches of a witch. Meditation is also an effective tool in catching a witch on the act. Time to de-stress and exorcise those demons!

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SUMMON THE ARCHANGELS

NOVENA IN HONOR OF ALL THE ARCHANGELS Almighty God, Creator of heaven and earth, I praise and thank you, not only because You have created the visible world, but also because You have created the heavens and called the numberless spirits into being. You created them most splendidly, endowing them with proper understanding and pouring out upon them the riches of Your grace. I praise and thank you for having showered Your graces upon the good angels and rewarded them with eternal glory after the time of their successful probation. Now they surround Your throne forever, singing in jubilant accord: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of Hosts. Heaven and earth are full of Your Glory. Hosanna in the Highest!

Glorious servants of God surrounding the throne of the Most High, I praise You for that splendor with which God has adorned you so bountifully. To you He granted the grace to remain faithful when Lucifer and His followers rebelled. Implore for me also the grace to persevere in His holy service.

Glorious hosts of the heavenly courts, resplendent light of God’s Kingdom, protect the Church and lead her to victory over all her enemies. Angelic ministers of the throne of God, conquer all evil and lead the people of God to victory.

Holy Archangels and all you angels of the Lord, intercede for us and be mindful of our necessities (mention your petition). Make us share in your burning zeal and glowing love for God and all his people. Help us to become worthy messengers and true servants of God to proclaim His Holy Will, and to spread the peace of Christ in his kingdom. Amen.

ST. MICHAEL

Prince of the Heavenly Hosts

O Mighty Prince of the Heavenly Hosts, St. Michael, we beg you to protect and defend us in all struggles against the everyday temptations in this world. Help us to overcome all evils and strengthen us, that we may declare our faith in and loyalty to the Most High so that together with all the angels and saints in heaven we may glorify the Lord. St. Michael, please intecede for us together with the Blessed Virgin Mary, and obtain for us the following request (mention your request). Present to God, the Father all these petitions through Jesus Christ, our The Father all these petitions through Jesus Christ, our Lord together with the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.

ST. GABRIEL
Special Messenger of God

St. Gabriel, Holy Archangel, you who are known as the bearer of God’s secrets meant especially for His chosen ones, we, God’s children are constantly keeping watch on God’s message. Through your powerful intercession, may we receive God’s words and messages so that together with Mary, our Blessed Mother, we may give glory and praise to Him. May we also radiate God’s love to others by our exemplary deeds. O St. Gabriel obtain for us the grace and present to God the Father the following requests (mention your request here) through Jesus Christ our Lord together with the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.

ST. RAPHAEL
Healer and Guide for the Christian Pilgrim

O Great Archangel, St. Raphael, you have been appointed by God to become our healer and guide in our earthly pilgrimage to our home in heaven. I beg you to assist us in all our undertakings and in all the trials and pains of this earthly life. We pray for constant good health both physically, mentally and spiritually. We beseech you to guide always our steps that we shall walk with confidence towards our journey, and enlighten us with our doubts generated by intellectual pride and worldly ambitions. St. Raphael, please present to God the following petitions (mention your request here) through Jesus Christ our Lord together with the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.

ST. URIEL
Archangel of Justice

O Illustrious St. Uriel, the Archangel of God’s Divine Justice, as you hold the heavenly scales that weigh our lives on earth, we ask you to intercede for us, that God may forgive us all our sins. Obtain for us the grace of true repentance and conversion of heart that we may be spared of the punishment we deserve. Offer our prayers to God in our search for true peace and happiness founded on truth and justice. We pray for those who are suffering of inhumanities, dying because of injustice and the oppressed due to manipulation and exploitation. We also pray for our less fortunate brothers and sisters and ourselves for the following intentions (mention your request here).
Present to God the Father all these petitions through Jesus Christ our Lord together with the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.

ST. SEALTIEL
Archangel of Worship and Contemplation

O Pure and Holy Archangel St. Sealtiel, you bow before the Almighty Lord offering angelic salutations of praise and thanksgiving. Guide us in our prayer. Like you, we would like to unceasingly pray and worship God the right way. May our lives be like incense, pleasing to God. While waiting for the inevitable time of separation from this material world, may we praise the Holy Trinity in the spirit of true love and humility throughout the days of our life in eternity. Obtain for us these favor (mention your request here). And present to God the Father all these petitions through Jesus Christ our Lord together with the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.

ST. JHUDIEL
Bearer of God’s Merciful Love

O Merciful Archangel St. Jhudiel, dispenser of God’s eternal and abundant mercy. Because of our sinfulness, we do not deserve God’s forgiveness. Yet, He continually grants us forbearance freely and lovingly. Help us in our determination to overcome our sinful habits and be truly sorry for them. Bring each one of us to true conversion of heart. That we may experience the joy of reconciliation which brings, without which neither we individuals nor the whole world can know, true peace. You who continually intercede for us, listen to our prayers (mention your request here).
Present to God the Father all these petitions through Jesus Christ our Lord together with the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.

ST. BARACHIEL
Guardian and Provider of the Children of God

O Powerful Archangel St. Barachiel, filled with heaven’s glory and splendor, you are rightly called God’s benediction. We are God’s children placed under your protection and care. Listen to our supplications (mention your request here) grant that through your loving intercession, we may reach our heavenly home one day.
Sustain us and protect us from all harm that we may possess for all eternity the peace and happiness that Jesus has prepared for us in heaven.
Present to God the Father all these petitions through Jesus Christ our Lord together with the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.

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MY OWN WITCH-HUNT STORY

A TRAGEDY IN THE FAMILY In 1997, my father lost his job as CEO of a successful advertising agency. He was the sole breadwinner of the family and it was a blow to our luxurious lifestyle. Eventually we lost everything we had, the house, the cars and our riches. Because of this my mother tried to commit suicide but she survived three attempts. My parents felt hopeless and confused so my mother left with my sister to another country. I stayed behind with my dad in Manila.

My father and I decided to part ways too after a year, I was 18 then. I didn’t like seeing him all drugged up and boozed out so I decided to stay with my best cousin just to forget how depressing my life was.

Then one day my Aunt L. kicked me out to stay in my grandmother’s house. My grandmother passed away and we have relatives occupying her house. Aunt L. wanted me to stay with Aunt M. to take care of her. Aunt M. was supposedly being harassed by a witch and she might be going crazy. I refused to stay with Aunt M. because I was afraid she might be contagious, I was also on the brink of insanity because of my family problems. So she evicted me and I was forced to babysit my distraught Aunt M.

THE HOUSE IS HAUNTED

I stayed with Aunt M. together with her husband and 4 children. My Uncle M. and her mistress and their 3 kids also lived in that house. I wasn’t expecting anything weird or macabre but to my dismay I gradually found out that Aunt M. was not really demented after all.

I started to notice unusual things in the house. I used to live there as a kid and I literally grew up in that house. But the atmosphere was not as cheerful as before and it seemed dark and dreary inside. And Aunt M. didn’t really behave like a lunatic. She was scared sometimes yes, but all in all she was nice to hang around with, very funny and accommodating. We grew very close and she then started confiding in me.

She recounted the suffering my grandmother went through before she passed away. She admitted that my grandmother was actually a victim of witchcraft and she was slowly being poisoned by Uncle M.’s mistress so she could have the house to herself and her family. Now after ridding of my grandmother, the mistress wants to get her out of the house too and she is trying to scare my Aunt M. to death. I thought it was incredulous but I didn’t say anything to offend her.

Days and months have passed when I witnessed strange things happen in that house. For example, I was hanging around the living room one afternoon when a swarm of insects that look like locusts would hover around the house making buzzing and crunching noises. That scared me a lot. It must have been 200-500 angry insects that wanted revenge. It was like a scene out of a Hitchcock movie. My Aunt M. then gave me this look that says I told you so. There were also dead kittens popping up out of nowhere all throughout the house. A ritual sacrifice? I can’t say. But my mind tells me this is not normal.

My Uncle N., Aunt M.’s better half, was also being victimized through black magic. He was always looking weak and sickly, almost paralyzed. It was as if something was sucking the life out of him. In my Aunt’s frustration, she placed a large crucifix on him while he was lying down and like the dead coming back to life, the color came back to his face and he was looking well again.

I played the silent observer all throughout this ordeal. It was very hard to swallow whatever it was that I was dealing with here. I never imagined to see evil right on my doorstep. But I was forced to face my demons the day my mother came back from abroad.

THE EVIL ASSAULT

My mother went home for good and she had nowhere else to go. So we stayed in my grandmother’s house. My mother and Uncle M.’s mistress was never in good terms. And on her first night at the house, a very disturbing incident occurred. At 3 am, she woke me up with her agonizing scream. She then recounted to me how she was awakened after seeing 4 shadows hovering over her. The 4 entities started to strangle her and choke her to death. Good thing she said to herself Jesus and Mary please help me. The evil spirits fled after that.

My blood boiled and my heart was bursting with anger after that mishap. I planned to stop the witch for good. I didn’t believe fighting fire with fire so I chose to be wiser and sided with the most powerful, the Alpha and the Omega, Lord Jesus Christ and the Blessed Virgin. So what I did was, I lighted a candle and prayed the rosary. I asked God and Mother Mary to protect us from witchcraft and that whatever harm the witch brings upon us would go back to her tenfold. Everyday I would pray the rosary to deliver us from her sorcery.

HEALING AND ENLIGHTENMENT

God is good. Whatever you ask Him, He will never refuse unless it will do you harm. When I reached out to God in prayer, he started to guide me and show me how to fight back. He would choose to communicate with me through simple things. There was this one time that my Aunt M. gave me a St. Jude novena. She told me to ask for favors from St. Jude because he is the Patron Saint of impossible cases. Another instance was while I was watching TV there was this show that was teaching its viewers how to fight evil spirits by using the St. Benedict medal and lighting an incense. I felt God’s hand guide me all throughout my struggle with my wicked witch of an Aunt.

THE BACKLASH

The house eventually transformed when I turned to God for help. It grew brighter and more cheerful as if a dark veil was lifted from it. The sun seemed to enter the house more freely now. But that did not stop the witch from attacking me. I would get intense headaches or stomachaches that make me feel like I’m dying. I would then pray harder and I would light a candle and incense. And I would spread some holy water all throughout the house. The witch’s plants would wither and die after I sprinkle holy water on them. These are probably the herbs that she uses for her magic spells.

That’s the thing with witches. They never run out of tricks to play on you. And they invite more witches to haunt you. That is why I would always pray and communicate with the Lord because no one else would protect me 24/7 against these demons. I would also invoke many angels and saints to guard me and guide me.

The witch started to notice that her attempts on my life were futile. So one time she tried to cast a spell on me just a few meters away from where I was taking my lunch. These witches are very sneaky and they will never admit to you how evil they are and how they
are inflicting you harm. But she was getting frustrated with me so she was trying to literally scare me off my seat. I felt her evil intention so I started to invoke all the angels and saints that I know because I was getting freaked out. What I did was I made a simple prayer like this: St. Jude, pray for us., St. Benedict, pray for us., and so on. I called on 13 heavenly entities to come to my rescue and they did come to my aid. My Aunt was shocked out of her wits. Remember when I said that witches were sneaky? Well, when she was putting one on me she was not facing me. She was on her side while summoning her minions. When I did my own summoning before she can even cast some black magic on me, she suddenly turned to my direction with her eyes almost rolling out of their sockets. She was dumbfounded. Her eyes were very wide in disbelief. That’s when I realized that I was surrounded by all the 13 saints and angels that I prayed to and they all appeared as divine spirits that came to support me. I felt so blessed and so fortunate in their presence. Since then I told my self that I can always count on God and all my angels and saints to protect me and my family against evil in all forms.

A SIMPLE PLEA

The wicked witch continued to inflict harm on me, my mother and my relatives. But her attempts would all be in vain. You see, all her magic spells and incantations would have no more effect on us and it would all go back to her tenfold, for heaven does not turn a deaf ear to those who believe. The more she tried to attack us, the more she would get sick. She would make choking sounds and act as if she cannot breathe. Her face would then get boils and disgusting outbreaks. By then my Aunt M. was never scared again and my Uncle N. was perfectly healthy now. The witch was now the one who was always scared and sick, and she looked like she was going to die any moment. Finally, she asked my mother if I could stop killing her. She said she didn’t want to die. I was glad she admitted her crimes. It was all very surreal to me. It was no fun undergoing all that crazy stuff but evil is very real and we must not underestimate the devil and its minions, I assure you they are very real.

2 MORE WITCHES

Never in my life did I imagine to be some kind of hero against evil. But somehow these witches keep ruining my life and they are always a part of the family. So if ever you fall prey to witchcraft, I guarantee it is somebody you personally know, like a friend or a relative. Other times it can be a jealous rival. Take this 2 more witches who tried to attack my family. While my mother was abroad, she related how the wife of my Uncle J. wanted to possess her body. She even saw how my Aunt C. transformed into a monster and tried to suck the life out of her. In her frightened state, she prayed the Apostle’s Creed, a very powerful prayer and then the demon vanished into thin air. After that, she would always pray the rosary and asked for the Blessed Virgin’s protection. Another witch came into our lives when the mistress of my Uncle D. went to live with us in my grandmother’s house after they were evicted from their apartment. Aunt L. was very friendly at first. I never thought she was actually a witch until her own grandchild would curse her after she put a spell on him. She would always pretend that she was praying the rosary while she would curse you behind your back. That’s a witch all right! And the major reasons why they would cast a spell on someone is because of plain envy and greed. No matter how kind you are to them, they would stick a knife on your back anytime they please. If only they knew what awaits them in the afterlife, I’m sure they would never have chosen to summon demons and cast spells.

Nowadays I trust the Lord to watch over me and my family. I never fail to pray the rosary and the 15 prayers everyday, totally relying on God's promises. And all I have for my wicked Aunts is the hope that one day they will repent and mend their ways. For as long as there is life, there is hope. If I could save their souls from eternal damnation, I would. So I include them in my prayers each day. After finishing the rosary, I would say this: " I bind my family and friends and my Aunts with this holy rosary,through the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I love You, save souls.

The end.

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