Proclaim

The prophets from the OT reveal that a steadfast heart is needed to proclaim the truth of what the Lord has given the LC community for the Church.

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Proclaim

10/9/25

The Lord chose Jonah to be His prophet and to go to Nineveh and “cry out against it; for their wickedness.” (1:2) But Jonah, fearing what was required to be God’s prophet and proclaim His words, fled to Tarshish. After the ordeal of being in a ship when a great storm broke out and having been thrown into the sea and swallowed by a large fish and having been in the belly of the fish for three days and nights, the word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time, saying, “Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you.” (Jonah 3:1-2)

Jonah feared proclaiming the word of God as His chosen prophet. In fact, most prophets fear this assignment because proclaiming means more than speaking or sharing; it requires shouting, as Jonah had to do in the streets of Nineveh. God’s first words to Jonah give us an understanding of what to proclaim means. God says to Jonah, “Cry out against it.” To proclaim the voice of God requires vulnerability because you will be judged, misunderstood, and persecuted. Your emotional stability will be questioned.

The call to “proclaim” Jesus’ messages and the Simple Path should move all of us before the presence of God, with our doubts, insecurities, and frustrations. This questioning of one’s path and confronting our limitations is not a sign of weakness but rather an integral part of growth on this journey.

Moses complained to God as he struggled to lead with great responsibilities. His conversations with God revealed an honest and sincere grappling with doubt and insecurities. He expressed his frustrations continuously to God as he faced the Israelites’ constant complaining. In Exodus 4:10, Moses speaks to the Lord of his inadequacies: 

 “O my Lord, I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor even now that you have spoken to your servant; but I am slow of speech and slow of tongue.”

Prophets frequently experienced intense personal struggles as they carried out their divine missions. Jeremiah, known as the "weeping prophet," faced deep emotional turmoil. He lamented, "Why is my pain unending and my wound incurable, refusing to be healed?" (Jeremiah 15:18).

Elijah, another prominent prophet, faced severe discouragement and fear. After his victory over the prophets of Baal, he fled from Queen Jezebel, who sought his life. In his despair, Elijah prayed, "I have had enough, LORD. Take my life, for I am no better than my fathers" (1 Kings 19:4).

Prophets often faced hostility from the very people they were sent to warn. Isaiah was instructed to preach to a people who would not understand or perceive his message (Isaiah 6:9-10). Similarly, Ezekiel was told that the house of Israel would not listen to him because they were "hardened and obstinate" (Ezekiel 3:7).

Jesus has been very straightforward, letting me know that our proclamation will be difficult. He said in 2021:

You will be sent out to speak the truth of My Kingdom that is being established on earth, and you will speak the truth of Satan’s Kingdom of destruction, yet few will listen, and few will follow you. Be prepared for a difficult walk through the strenuous path of My passion. You will experience My solitude, exhaustion, interior struggles, the fury of Satan and his principalities, betrayal by My Church, and in the end, martyrdom with Me, your Beloved. Know, My little one, that you are not alone; I am with you and the few that will remain faithful walking My narrow path with you. Persevere till the end, and you will witness the heavenly Jerusalem established on earth for the glory of God, and you will rejoice at My right side with the 144,000 who endured, for love of Me, to the end. 12/1/21

Bl. Fr. Michael Sopoćko faced significant challenges in promoting the messages of St. Faustina, including skepticism from others and a temporary ban on the Divine Mercy devotion. Many, including church authorities, were skeptical of Faustina's visions. This made it difficult for Sopoćko to gain support for her messages. He also experienced doubts about the authenticity of Faustina's revelations, which he later overcame through prayer and reflection. His perseverance is a testament to the power of faith in overcoming obstacles.

On September 28, 2025, I, too, was struggling with the call and asked the Lord, “Am I lacking charity because I have not been as available to my elderly parents and others of my extended family as much as some of my siblings?”

My other question was concerning fear, “Is fear keeping me from allowing Jesus's words to ‘sink into my ears’ and heart? Has my fear associated with my attachment to being liked and understood kept me from proclaiming the words of God openly? Am I doing God's will, and where am I lacking in responding to His will?”

Jesus answered:

My little one, I am pleased with your question, for it reveals your sincere desire to seek My will. My little one, the mission of God has been given to you; That means you have the responsibility to empty yourself to receive the mission, and to proclaim it with your life. You must give yourself completely to live and proclaim what has been given to you. Therefore, you will be misunderstood and judged by many, especially those closest to you. This has been the suffering of all the prophets from the beginning of time. Live this suffering as one heart with Me for the fulfillment of the mission given to you.

I asked again: My Lord has fear blocked me from receiving your words deeply into my heart to believe them with all my mind and heart, and to proclaim them from the housetops? The Lord answered:

Yes, my little one, but this too is a process that all my prophets must live. You have responded with zeal and courage, and now you are undergoing the purification that will allow you, for love of God Trinity, to proclaim the truth of My words to all people with a steadfast heart. Be in peace. 9/28/25

Jesus taught us that the emotion of fear will always be with us, but that we must choose to move through the fear to do what is most difficult, and in that way, the fear does not paralyze us.

This led to a deep self-reflection. Jesus has been speaking to me since 2006, telling me what is to happen in the world. They have been difficult words to receive, words that I, too, can be afraid of. At the same time, His words have revealed a Path of formation for his saints of these end times, which has brought me and many of you new life in Christ.  My bubble, too, has had to be popped. My own “good” plans, desires, goals, and expectations have had to undergo a process of death, a slow death that continues to this day. And now He is confronting me with my fear of proclaiming His words to all people and everywhere. My fear is rooted in my attachment to what others think of me, as I want to be liked and accepted. To receive deeply into my ears and heart what the Lord is saying means that I now must choose to move through my fear and do what is most difficult for me, which is to confront others with the truth.

It has taken me a long time to come out of hiding because of fear. This lengthy process of facing my fears and tendency to hide has also been how I have grown in courage, so that I can be obedient to the voice of God that has said:

You must have the courage to proclaim My voice from the hilltops, for you do not understand how short the time is. The time is at hand for My prophets to reveal themselves. Yes, proclaim My voice on your website. The teachings you give to Love Crucified must be given to all My people. You are the last warning before the great destruction. Have courage, My daughter, to die as one with Love crucified… Call them to repentance, for the time of My mercy is coming to an end. 8/10/11

Responding fully to the Lord means that at times I must say “no” to my adult children and to the demands of having 18 grandchildren so that I can give myself totally to the mission He has entrusted to me.  In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus said to a man, “Follow me,” and the man replied, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.” But Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead; but as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” (9:59-60) In the following chapter of Luke, Mary, too, had to make a difficult choice. She said no to helping her sister, Martha, serve Jesus and the guests. We can be sure that in Martha’s heart, she was judging Mary and feeling quite frustrated with her. Yet, Jesus confirms that Mary made the right choice. When you and I choose to give ourselves entirely to the mission God has given us and to proclaiming it, we, too, will be misunderstood and judged by our families. We must be prepared for this suffering and endure it with patience and a steadfast heart.

In the message from September 28, 2025, Jesus concluded by saying, “Proclaim the truth of My words to all people with a steadfast heart.”

Understanding the characteristics of a steadfast heart is essential for our call to proclaim what the Lord has said to us. The key characteristics of a steadfast heart are:

* Unwavering Faith: A steadfast heart is rooted in a firm belief in God's promises and presence. 

* Resolute Conviction: It means holding firm to God's truth and resisting being swayed by doubts or external pressures. 

* Endurance and Perseverance: This quality enables one to endure trials and suffering, remaining hopeful for God's fulfillment of His promises. 

* Inner Peace: A steadfast heart experiences peace and assurance that transcends understanding, even amidst chaos. 

* Confidence in God: Such a heart relies on the confident inner conviction that God is sovereign and will provide strength to overcome challenges. 

God has called me to proclaim from the housetops and hilltops what He says in my heart. Yet, this is also the call of every MOC and MC. He has given us a living Path that transforms us into His living hosts and living chalices. These souls, transformed in Love crucified and participating as one heart with Christ and Mary in His Eucharistic life, will usher in Jesus’ Eucharistic Reign as one with the Reign of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.  Yet, He also warns me that this mission to proclaim will not be easy and will eventually cost me my life:

My daughter, I am alive and present in the world in My Eucharist, but My living presence takes on human form in My living hosts. When I become alive in you, through the power of the Holy Spirit, it is no longer you but I who lives and takes My being in you. I am able to speak through your lips; My voice becomes audible through you; My hands touch and heal through your hands... I move outside the Tabernacle through you, thus reaching out to the four corners of the world. The power of God is spread through My living hosts, and new life is given to many through My living chalices of My most precious Blood. You must proclaim from the housetops what you hear Me whisper in your heart (Mt. 10:27). This is My hidden force that will sweep through the world and holds the power of God. 

My daughter, will you deny Me what I ask of you in the recesses of your heart? My little one, it will not be easy; in fact, it will cost you your life, but is that not what you gave Me in your fiat, your very life? 7/9/11

Finally, I will end this reflection by returning to Jonah. Jonah was angry because God did not destroy Nineveh. God revealed His infinite mercy, even to the enemies of the Israelites. If the prophesies of destruction that God has given me are not fulfilled because His hidden victim souls have appeased the justice of God, will that shake my faith in His words? If the messages are not believed because specific prophesies are not fulfilled, and I am perceived as a false prophet, will I doubt or will I remain steadfast in perfect faith, hope, and love proclaiming the goodness of the Lord?

My little one, each victim soul has great power to appease the justice of God and propitiate My coming. I will be known, adored, and loved in the Eucharist. The new Jerusalem will be established on earth, and a delightful time will begin to flourish on earth. Appease the justice of God through your lives as My victims of love. 10/5/22