A Collection of the threads @DietFatima   

(Above: The Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, 2019, by Panzapuns, CC ASA 4.0 intl lic.) 

Sound like Catholic-based prayers?  Unashamedly so.  Despite recent sins, the Catholic Church – founded by JESUS with Saint Peter – has an unbroken line of papal successors spanning two millennia.  Unrivaled by anything else on earth, the Church deserves a second chance.  4/25  

“and I have not placed them all in one soul, in order that man should, perforce, have material for love of his fellow.”  GOD added: “No virtue, my daughter, can have life in itself except through charity, and humility, which is the foster-mother and nurse of charity....”  11/25

“In self-knowledge, then, you will humble yourself, seeing that, in yourself, you do not even exist; for your very being, as you will learn, is derived from Me, since I have loved both you and others before you were in existence; and that, through the ineffable love ...”  12/25

“which I had for you, wishing to recreate you to Grace, I have washed you, and recreated you in the Blood of My only-begotten Son, spilt with so great a fire of love.”

The #FatimaDiet has no menu. Just sacrifices to draw closer to GOD, JESUS, Mary and the Saints.  13/25

Key to the #FatimaDiet:  Instead of eating a desired snack or meal during #Lent, offer it as a sacrifice to GOD in reparation for the sins by which He is offended, and in supplication for the conversion of sinners. Do so whether #Catholic or not.   22/25

Once while #SaintFaustina absolutely determined to try to understand GOD, JESUS answered her:  “Who GOD is in His Essence, no one will fathom, neither the mind of Angels nor of man.  Get to know GOD by contemplating His attributes.”  (Diary 30)  35/50

Thus:  “The FIRST attribute which the Lord gave me to know is His HOLINESS.  His holiness is so great that all the Powers and Virtues tremble before Him.  The pure spirits veil their faces and lose themselves in unending adoration, and with one single word they express ...”  36/50 

“the highest form of adoration; that is – HOLY.  The holiness of GOD is poured out upon the Church of God and upon every living soul in it, but not in the same degree.  There are souls who are completely penetrated by God, and those who are barely alive.”  (Diary 180) 37/50 

“The SECOND kind of knowledge the Lord granted me concerns His JUSTICE.  His justice is so great and penetrating that it reaches deep into the heart of things, and all things stand before Him in naked truth, and nothing can withstand Him.”  (Diary 180) 38/50

“The THIRD attribute is LOVE and MERCY.  And I understood the GREATEST attribute is love and mercy.  It unites the creature with the Creator.  This immense love and abyss of mercy are made known in the Incarnation of the Word and in the Redemption ...” 39/50 

“and it is here that I saw this as the GREATEST of all God’s attributes.  ‘Let no soul fear to draw near to Me, even though its sins be as scarlet. My mercy is so great that no mind, be it of man or of angel, will be able to fathom it throughout all eternity.’”  (Diary 80, 699) 40/50 

Below: The original Divine Mercy Image, painted by Eugeniusz Kazimirowski under direction from Saint Faustina.  Although many other versions exist, it is this original which JESUS approved.  He said: “I am offering people a vessel with which they are to keep coming for graces to the fountain of mercy.  That vessel is this image with the signature: ‘Jesus, I trust in You.’” (Diary 327)

To obtain the Papal Indulgence – which is remission before GOD of the temporal punishment due to sins whose guilt has already been forgiven – several conditions must be satisfied: 1) confession 2) communion, 3) praying for Papal intentions . . .” 41/50  

and 4) in a spirit completely detached from affection for even a venial sin, in the presence of the Holy Eucharist (in Tabernacle permissible), recite the Our Father and Creed, adding a devout prayer to JESUS (e.g. “Merciful Jesus, I trust in you!”)  (see the Apostolic Penitentiary Decree above #25/50) 42/50

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On Divine Mercy Sunday – the Sunday following Easter Sunday – “the divine floodgates through which graces flow are opened.  Let the sinner not be afraid to approach Me.  The flames of mercy are burning Me – clamoring to be spent; I want to pour them out upon these souls.” 

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The next #DivineMercySunday is 27 April 2025, when “the divine floodgates through which graces flow are opened.  Let the sinner not be afraid to approach Me.  The flames of mercy are burning Me – clamoring to be spent; I want to pour them out upon these souls.”  (Diary 80, 699)  43/50 

For those who neglected to reap the complete remission of sins and punishment offered on #DivineMercySunday 2024, JESUS gave Saint Faustina several practices one can use year round, and even daily, to increase mercy. The 1st is to study His Image. 44/50 

Though #SaintFaustina first thought the portrait did not reflect His beauty, JESUS responded:  “Not in the beauty of the color, nor of the brush lies the greatness of this image, but in My grace. . . .  My gaze from this image is like My gaze from the cross.”  (Diary 313, 326)  

JESUS added:  “The two rays denote Blood and Water.  The pale ray stands for the Water which makes souls righteous.  The red ray stands for the Blood which is the life of souls…  These two rays issued forth from the very depths of My tender mercy when My agonized Heart was opened by a lance on the Cross.  These rays shield souls from the wrath of My Father.   Happy is the one who will dwell in their shelter, for the just hand of God shall not lay hold of him.  (Diary 299)  45/50  

A 2d tool is the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.  “Whoever will recite it will receive great mercy at the hour of death.  Even the most hardened sinner – if he were to recite this chaplet only once – would receive grace from My infinite mercy.”  (Diary 687)  46/50

A 3d practice is the nine-day novena of Divine Mercy, which immerses “in the ocean of My mercy” all souls – from sinners, heretics, pagans, and the lukewarm, to priests, the religious and the meek and humble.  47/50

And:  “When you say this prayer, with a contrite heart and with faith on behalf of some sinner, I will give him the grace of conversion.  This is the prayer:  ‘O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You.’”  (Diary 186–187)  48/50 

3 p.m (when JESUS expired) is #DivineMercyHour:  “As often as you hear the clock strike the third hour, immerse yourself completely in My mercy, adoring and glorifying it; invoke its omnipotence for the whole world, and particularly for poor sinners; for at that moment ...” 49/50 

“for every soul. In this hour you can obtain everything for yourself and forothers for the asking; it was the hour of grace for the whole world – mercy triumphed over justice.” (Diary 1572) And since it's always 3 o’clock somewhere, the Hour of Divine Mercy can be nonstop. 50/50

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Heaven, the Blessed Virgin Mary explains How to Pray, and the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Mary as a tool to overcome anything; all revealed in Kibeho, Rwanda (1982-1983) (Thread no. 3 (51-75))  

What is heaven like?

We know its opposite – hell – even at safe viewing distance – was hot enough to singe the face of Anathalie M, age 17, one of the 3 Vatican-approved visionaries in Kibeho, Rwanda, in 1982-1983.

Anathalie also saw heaven. 51/75 

The visions were granted by the Blessed Virgin Mary – who gave her name as “Ndi nyina Wa Jambo” – the Mother of the Word.

The Queen of Heaven was “always bathed in soft light and wearing a dress that must have been made by angels because it’s completely seamless,” 52/75 

said Alphonsine M, another visionary, who reported Mary “was neither black nor white.  All I can say about her appearance is that she is more beautiful than anyone or anything on the planet; I don’t have words to describe such beauty.”  53/75

“Our travels were many,” reported Alphonsine. “We moved across the stars until we arrived in a place of golden light filled with happiness.”  The visionary could see no one, but they could see her:  “A young voice – too young for me to know if it was a boy or girl – ...”  54/75 

“cried out to me with such friendliness and love I felt like weeping.  ‘Alphonsine!  It's you!  It’s Alphonsine of Kibeho, who has seen the Blessed Virgin!  You are blessed!  I was like you; I too could see and was persecuted for my visions.  Have faith and confidence ...” 55/75 

“in the Blessed Mother, for she will protect you.’” A promise of success from an inhabitant of heaven.  Worth hearing, contemplating, and acting on, preferably immediately, for nothing on earth has more importance than a communication from heaven.  Pray to Mary 1st.  56/75  #PrayToMary 

Mary also took Anathalie to a world where the landscapes were varying shades of vivid color and light – not mountains or valleys – and people traveled by sliding through the light.  She saw three other worlds, each bathed in its own unique color and light.  57/76

Then they reached the place of “the cherished of GOD.”  Millions of people dressed in white, all overwhelmingly happy.  This place was “reserved for people whose hearts are good, who pray regularly, and who strive always to follow GOD’s will,” Our Lady told Anathalie.  58/75 

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Alphonsine saw her visions while in religious ecstasy on stage in front of thousands of observers.  Attempts to distract her failed. Anathalie’s visions occurred during a period she appeared to be dead.  Both incidents were confirmed as authentic by attending physicians. 59/75 

Below: The three Vatican-approved visionaries in Kibeho, Rwanda (1982-1983) l-r: Anathalie Mukamazimpaka (age 17), Marie Claire Mukangango (age 20) and Alphonsine Mumureke (age 16) 

The 3d Vatican-approved seer received no vision but a mission: Spread the devotion of the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Mary.

20 year-old Marie Claire M. accepted & traversed Rwanda before her death in the genocide led by forces opposed to prayer, penance and reparation. 60/75 

The Rosary of the Seven Sorrows given to Marie Claire to propagate was the same one the Mother of Jesus gave to Saint Bridget of Sweden (1303-1373, feast day July 23). Here is what Our Lady of the Word said of the rosary: “What I am asking you to do is to repent.”  61/75

(Above:   photo of Saint Bridget on a church window, by Carlston Marcks CC 4.0 license) 

“If you say the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows and meditate on it well, you will find all the strength you need to repent of your sins and convert your heart. The world has become deaf and cannot hear the truth of the word ...” 62/75 

“Today people no longer know how to apologize for the wrong they do through sin; they put the Son of GOD on the cross again and again. That is why I have come here. I have come to remind the world—and especially you here in Rwanda, ...” 63/75

“where I still can find humble souls and people who are not attached to money or wealth—to hear my words with open hearts. Pray my Seven Sorrows rosary to find repentance.”

Incredibly, #OurLadyoftheWord at #Kibeho also explained #HowToPray properly:   64/75

“My children, there are many who want to pray, who try to pray, but do not know how to pray You must ask for the strength and knowledge to understand what is expected of you.

“My love goes out to you all, for there are many here who want to reach the road to heaven ...”  65/75

“but do not have the strength or knowledge to ask for GOD’s help.  My dear children, listen to my words, for I will teach you how to pray from the bottom of your hearts.  You must begin your prayers by offering GOD all you conceal in your soul ...” 66/75 

“Hold back nothing; admit all your bad deeds and thoughts. Then you must ask for GOD’s forgiveness from the bottom of your heart. Rest assured that if you confess and seek forgiveness sincerely, He will forgive you.  By beginning this way, the sins you carried ...”  67/75 

(Above:  Jesus forgives a penitent,  Saint Mary of the Presentation Catholic Church (Geneva, Indiana) photo courtesy Nheyob CC 4.0 intl. license) 

“will not distract you from praying sincerely. You can then speak to Him knowing that your heart is clean and your conscience is clear. Pray to Him fervently, make a petition, beg His favor, ask for His blessing....”  68/75 

“GOD sees into your soul and knows you seek His help with a repentant heart. Then, my children, you too must offer forgiveness by asking GOD to forgive all those who have trespassed against you, all who have caused you suffering or given you insult or injury...." 69/75 

(Above: Photo courtesy James in Oregon CC-BY-2.0 https://www.flickr.com/photos/jamesseattle/6254034535) 

“Forgive them in prayer and ask GOD to bless and help them. Then pray for the spiritual and physical welfare of your relatives, for all of your brothers and sisters, that GOD may bless them. Then give thanks to Him for having received and answered your prayers....”   70/75 

(Above: On August 2, 1993, Saint Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa) visited Borduria, a Nocte village, to inaugurate the first Catholic Church of Arunachal Pradesh. In the photo, she is praying with James Lowangcha Wanglat, former Home Minister of Arunachal Pradesh. Photo coutesy Arun Editor CC 4.0 intl. license) 

“Most important, you must ask GOD for the strength you need to do His will; ask for the strength not to stray from His light. Pray for the courage and wisdom to walk only the road leading to heaven. And never forget, my children, to pray for the strength to be humble....”  71/75 

“Your prayers have no meaning if they do not come from the depths of your heart, and you cannot open your heart to the Lord without humility. I love you, my children. When you lack the strength to pray, ask for my help....” 72/75 

“Pray for my intercession, and I will strengthen you and bring you to my Son and to the Father through your prayer.”

Quotes are from Our Lady of Kibeho, p. 121, Immaculée Ilibagiza’s highly-recommended classic. Nicely signed & promptly shipped. 73/75 

The young woman who repeated Mary’s instructions on proper prayer is not yet a Vatican-confirmed visionary, but the words themselves – to be communicated to all who had ears to hear – sound as though only the Mother of GOD and us all could have said them as She did. 74/75 

The Words of Mary echo those of GOD: “Know, dearest daughter, how, by humble, continual, and faithful prayer, the soul acquires, with time and perseverance, every virtue. Wherefore should she persevere and never abandon prayer ....” 75/75

Thread 4 76-109

The Many Benefits of the Chaplet to the Archangel Saint Michael (Thread no. 4 (76-100)) 

In 25 posts, this poor servant of GOD will communicate the essence of the Chapet of Saint Michael – one of the known Archangels – Vanquisher of rebel spirits & Guardian of Souls – using mnemonics, so the Chaplet may be recalled at will at any time. 76/100 

The Chaplet of Saint Michael is a pathway to Heaven. As such, all reasonable persons (& unreasonable ones too) ought to consider giving it a try.  The result might be a miracle.  The Chaplet can result in many blessings yet its cost (15 mins/day) is but a farthing in life. 77/100 

The promises are incredible (and many) to the one prays it: the Archangel has promised the continual assistance of himself and all the holy Angels during life – and after death, deliverance from Purgatory for themselves and all their relations. 78/100 

The Chaplet is principally directed to the Archangel himself to intercede with each of the 9 known heavenly Choirs. In order of hierarchy:

Seraphim & Cherubim (SC)

Thrones & Dominations (or Dominions) (TD)

Virtues, Powers and Principalities (VPP)

1st Seven: SC TD VPP 79/100 

The final two Choirs are of Archangels and Angels. AA.

SC–TD–VPP–AA – all 9. Worth memorizing.

9 Choirs and 9 “asks” – through the intercession of St. Michael and each of the Choirs – that “the Lord grant” requests for specific spiritual graces. 80/100 

Your Guardian Angel will be right next to you, recording your effort – important during heavenly review at life’s end – which every soul undergoes upon death, as shown to Saint Faustina less than a century ago: “Once I was summoned to the judgment [seat] of GOD....” 81/100 

“I stood alone before the Lord. Jesus appeared such as we know Him during His Passion. After a moment, His wounds disappeared except for five, those in His hands, His feet and His side....” (Diary 36) 82/100 

“Suddenly I saw the complete condition of my soul as GOD sees it. I could clearly see all that is displeasing to GOD. I did not know that even the smallest transgressions will have to be accounted for. What a moment! Who can describe it? To stand before the Thrice-Holy GOD!” 83/100 

Life review shown #StFaustina revealed faults – not virtues – which the Chaplet of St. Michael encourages. But development of virtues necessarily reduces faults, sins, and other transgressions against GOD’s Will, thereby increasing one’s chances of favorable life review. 84/100 

The graces the Lord grants are all extraordinary, and of increased refinement as one appeals to to the higher choirs.

The top 2 are Perfect Charity (PC – to the Seraphim) and Christian Perfection (CP – to the Cherubim). 85/100

From Saint Michael and the 3d Choir – Thrones – one requests the grace of humility, essential to charity, self-knowledge and spiritual growth. Humility is not thinking *less* of yourself, but of thinking of *yourself* less + GOD says: (See 71/75) 86/100 

“No virtue can have life in itself except through charity and humility, the foster-mother and nurse of charity. In self-knowledge, then, you will humble yourself, seeing that, in yourself, you do not even exist; for your very being is derived from Me.” 87/100 

Through the intercession of the 4th Choir – Dominations – one requests the grace to Govern Our Senses and Overcome any Unruly Passions (G-SOUP). And through the Choir of Virtues, that the Lord Preserve us from Evil and falling into Temptation (PET) 88/100 

The request of the Choir of Archangels – the 8th – is for their intercession with the Lord to grant the grace of Perseverance (P). As GOD told Saint Catherine: “There are two goals, and, for the attainment of either, Perseverance is needful – they are vice and virtue...  90/100 

“If you desire to arrive at life, you must persevere in virtue, and if you would have eternal death, you must persevere in vice. Thus it is with perseverance that they who want life arrive at Me who am Life, and with perseverance that they who taste the water of death ...” 91/100 

“... arrive at the Devil.”

So *Perseverance* is decisive.

And from 9th Choir – of Angels – one asks St. Michael to intercede so may the Lord grant us to be Protected by them in this Mortal life and Conducted in the life to come to Heaven. (PCH) 92/100 

9 asks: PC–CP–H–GSOUP–PET–STD–O–P–PCH Perfect Charity (PC) Christian Perfection (CP) Humilty (H) Govern Senses and Overcome Unruly Passions (GSOUP) Protection from Evil and falling into Temptation (PET) Snares & Temptations of the Devil (STD) Obedience (O) Perseverance (P) 93/100 

& Protection in this mortal life and safe Conduct to Heaven (PCH).

Even *more* important: searching one’s daily routine for moments when Angels can intervene to change attitudes and habits, leading to amendment one’s ways, emphasized by Our Lady of the Rosary at Fátima. 94/100 

As Our Lady told Blessed Lúcia, some prayer requests would be answered, but others not: “They must amend their lives and ask forgiveness for their sins. Do not offend the Lord our GOD any longer, because He is already deeply offended.” 95/100

Steps: Prepare with an Act of Contrition, offering GOD all sins concealed in your soul & asking for forgiveness, so nothing will distract from praying from your heart sincerely and with a clear conscience. 96/100 (See ##66-68/75 for the Our Lady of the Word’s instructions, also linked above below #86/100)

Then one Our Father and three Hail Marys after each request, followed by one Our Father to each of the known Archangels – Michael, Gabriel and Raphael – and one’s own Guardian Angel, with concluding prayers to St. Michael and the “Almighty and Everlasting Father.” 97/100

Saint Michael revealed the #ChapelofStMichael in 1751 to a devout Portuguese Carmelite – Antónia d'Astónaco – exactly 500 years after the Blessed Virgin Mary presented Her miraculous Holy Scapular to Saint Simon Stock in England in 1251. 98/100 

The year *2251* will mark the 500th and 1000th Anniversaries of both events. Prepare for another Miracle by reciting the Chaplet daily and enrolling in the Confraternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary – founded on Veneration, Confidence, and Love. 99/100