90 Days to Liberty

The following is from an email blast sent by Fr. Richard Heilman. He is inviting the faithful to take part in spiritual preparation for Pentecost. 

What Have We Learned?

Many who know me, know that I tend to look for the “bright side” … I am hopeful. Today, I am full of hope - even though we have been subjected to a historic level of brutal oppression over the past 3-10 years (See what I wrote HERE) -- because I have again found a bright side.

You see, I believe that God, in His permissive will, has allowed this recent “stormy” experience to awaken all of us. In other words, this is our learning moment - if we allow it to be. This situation has helped us realize that we’ve made it far too easy for Satan to just waltz in and take control. We’ve been weak, and God is pressing us into seeking a HOLY SPIRIT REVIVAL!!

Like so many of you, I am driven to do something, anything, to open the way to liberty and peace through a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

Here is what I believe it is …

The Key: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Holiness

I have learned that something very simple can remain a secret to most of us. It’s taken me a lifetime of experiences, studies, prayer, and a passion to unlock this secret when it is meant to be available to a child. It’s so simple, but we tend to be so resistant in recognizing this “key” that unlocks the secret to peace that comes from freedom through Christ. But, I finally discovered it for myself, and I want to share it with you.

Exorcist, Fr. Chad Ripperger, has verified this “key” to unlock this secret to liberation and peace. Through Fr. Ripperger’s thousands of cases, he has come to understand that freedom from the tyranny of demonic manipulation and oppression comes, primarily, when we discover and begin to practice, in a disciplined way, the deep and rich spiritual practices of our Catholic faith.

To be clear, the practices Fr. Ripperger and I are referring to are not just some (among many) that a Catholic may pick and choose from. No, we are referring to the baseline, best practices revealed by God through Mary and the saints. That makes these “most pleasing to God” and, therefore, more likely to receive God's response of mercy and protection. In other words, if we take God seriously, our perfect Father in Heaven will take us seriously.

Watch this short video by Fr. Chad Ripperger.

There it is. That’s the “key.”

Do you see? This is why Satan has had such an easy time with us. We’ve been lukewarm, disconnected, and undisciplined - unserious - and not making the sacrifices that come so easily for someone in love. We may have been keeping God near, in case we needed Him, but we haven’t been striving to build a truly loving relationship with Him. God is waiting for just such a relationship; God is waiting for us to take Him seriously.

90 Days to Liberty: February 27 - May 28

I am inviting you to join me, and thousands of others, as we embark upon the most important journey of our lives. I am calling this, “90 Days to Liberty.” It will start on the Monday after Ash Wednesday (February 27th) and go to Pentecost (May 28th), Near the conclusion of our 90 days, we will include the most ancient of all novenas: The Pentecost Novena, as we seek a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit on ourselves, our Church and on our land.

You might ask, “Why are 90 days important?” Psychologists agree with what is called 21/90. The 21/90 rule states that it takes 21 days to make a habit and 90 days to make it a permanent lifestyle change. We need to cultivate these practices in our lives permanently so that we can play offense instead of haphazard defense.

Recently, I labored in love to create a simple tool to use as the key to unlocking the secret to liberty and peace. The result is a specialized “Peace Through Strength Prayer Journal” that will assist us in making the very best spiritual practices of our Catholic faith part of our everyday life. Thus, drawing us in as close as we can be to God, where the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard our hearts and our minds in Christ Jesus (Phil. 4:7).

Let’s Get Ready!

I firmly believe we are facing a watershed moment, and we need to get as close to God as possible, and as strong in His supernatural grace as we can be.

To prepare for our 90 days, you’ll want to get your “Peace Through Strength Prayer Journal” Go HERE. Once you receive it, read the introductory sections that will explain the “why’s, what’s, and how’s” of this Peace Through Strength Prayer Journal and why it’s specifically designed to assist us in becoming well-connected to God.

God wants an intimate love relationship with us. That comes from what St. Francis de Sales calls, “Cor Ad Cor Loquitur: Heart Speaks to Heart.” I truly believe this journal is designed in just such a way to best lead us into that intimate relationship with God – where you will discover life-changing peace.

I am so looking forward to this “90 Days to Liberty” journey with all of you!

Daily Reflections

I will be emailing a brief reflection every day, with a link to read the full reflection, if you want. This will be “food for thought” for your mental prayer.

The first 40 Days will be drawn from the daily reflections in the “Let Freedom Ring” book that me and Frs. Peckman and Altman wrote. Go to RomanCatholicGear.com

The next 40 days of daily reflections will be drawn from my “54-Day Basic Training in Holiness” book. Go to RomanCatholicGear.com

We will conclude our 90 Days to Liberty with the ancient Pentecost Novena

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If you are already signed up for the United States Grace Force, you will automatically receive these daily reflections over our 90 days. If you have not yet enlisted in the US Grace Force and would like to receive these daily reflections, click here