Mary Leora's Story
FINAL PASSION, CRUCIFIXION, and RESURRECTION?
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Wait, what is going on? Where are we now? Reading the headlines I am seeing all the pain, destruction, killing and suffering inflicted on the many—and why? Am I to understand that some zealots for God (Like St. Paul did) are thinking these brothers and sisters are infidels because they are followers of Christ.
What is going on, and where are we again? Are we once more walking with Jesus on this earth, as He goes toward Calvary? Are we personally witnessing the Body of Christ being scourged and tortured as He did? Are we personally with Him as He agonizes for one final time what cup must be passed into our hands and drunk, the Father’s Will be done? Will we walk with our brothers in sisters in support and prayer as they are crucified in a new way, killed by slashing heads off or gunning them down? Will we too, be asked to go to our own Calvary, to our own death for love of our God?
ARE WE IN THE FINAL PASSION AND DEATH OF THE BODY OF CHRIST—BEFORE THE FINAL COMING RESURRECTION AND RETURN OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST?
I know what my answers are to these questions but, what about you—what does your heart see and hear from the Holy Spirit within? Are you ready? “For as it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man.”
Will we be going about living our lives as if nothing is about to happen but ‘daily life?’
“Therefore, stay awake!! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come.” (Jesus words from Matthew 24 is all about His coming)
Stay awake—be prepared—when you least expect it LIFE will no longer be what is usual, ordinary, or the same old routine. Are you ready for this final passion, crucifixion and our resurrection?
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About the Author
Born the youngest of nine children, raised VERY Catholic across the street from Immaculate Heart of Mary church and school—Mom and Dad led by example and word their FAITH in God and saw to it that I was given 12 years of Catholic Education. (Mount St. Mary’s Academy/1965)
But, most importantly, because of my parents’ spiritual renewal after attending Cursillo Weekends, I too went on a retreat at our beloved Subiaco Abbey in Arkansas and there, at age 20, gave my life totally, surrendering all to my Lord and best Friend. This was my “Pentecostal” event that left me, like all the early Christians, on fire with God’s love and forever changed.
My husband Robert and I have been married for 52 this year in a marriage arranged by God. We have 8 children, two in heaven, 24 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. The story of our life together can be found in a book titled “My Journey, My Cross-As the Journals End,” published by Westbow Press . Our life together has been one awesome up and down roller coaster ride which enriched my heart with so many of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. I have found that the only way, Wisdom, Understanding, Words of Knowledge, Discernment, and Healing can be received is first by experiencing in your life the hurts of others. (and you yourself a sword will pierce)* so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” Luke 2 v 35.
God has blessed me also many other talents and skills--but sometimes, blessings/gifts can and have caused problems or conflict in my life, as I am human and all too quickly that part of me shows up. Thank You God that You also show up!
Because of the many ways that He has rescued me, and taught me through my trials and tribulations and continuous cries for “Help”--- a weekly podcast radio show called “It’s Me, God” can still be found on www.radiotitans.com
