A DIVINE APPEAL: February 2025

WHO WILL ESTEEM JESUS' TEARS?

Divine Appeal Reflection - 208

Today, consider in Divine Appeal 208: "Who will esteem My painful tears of blood."

These words echo from the depths of His wounded Heart, a sorrow beyond human grasp — for His tears are not mere drops of sorrow but blood, the life poured out for souls who spurn His love. Each painful tear of blood is a silent cry of a God who loves without limit, yet is met with coldness and indifference. How often do these precious tears fall unnoticed, as hearts remain hardened by sin, blind to the immense sacrifice of their Redeemer? Just as He wept over Jerusalem for failing to recognize its time of grace, so He weeps over souls who pass by His Real Presence in the Blessed Sacrament, unseeing, unfeeling, oblivious to the Divine Lover hidden before them (cf. Luke 19:41-44).

The painful tears of blood of our Adorable Jesus summon us to a piercing examination of conscience. They reveal the unfathomable agony of a Heart broken by sin — not only by grave offenses but by the daily wounds of neglect, spiritual indifference, and half-hearted devotion. According to CCC 1849-1850, the Catechism reminds us that although sin offends God and damages our relationship with Him, His mercy is ready to heal us if we approach to Him in sincere repentance. These bloody tears are a cry for people to accept a life of repentance and rebirth and to leave behind the numbness of spiritual mediocrity. St. Faustina teaches us that Jesus' mercy is a burning flame, but only those who approach with humility and sorrow for sin will be consumed by its healing fire.

Our Adorable Jesus' painful tears of blood also cry out for reparation. His question — "Who will esteem My painful tears of blood?" — is an appeal for hearts willing to console Him, to stand beside Him in His silent agony. Just as St. Paul speaks of sharing in Christ's sufferings for the sake of His Body, the Church, so too must we enter into this mystery of redemptive love (cf. Colossians 1:24). St. Padre Pio urges us to wipe away the tears of Jesus by offering Him souls — for every sinner converted, every heart turned back to Him, becomes a balm to His wounded Heart. Grieving over His suffering is insufficient; we also need to actively accept our crosses, uniting them with His, and offering them as acts of love.

May we extend an invitation to answer Jesus' appeals with love in our hearts and a genuine desire to console Him. In the Blessed Sacrament, may we, like St. Teresa of Avila, seek His Real Presence by spending time with Him and comforting His heart with our prayers, fasting, and faith.. We become a tiny but priceless consolation to His grieving Heart by deciding to live a life of daily atonement and choosing holiness. Let us treasure His agonizing bloody tears as dazzling pearls of mercy, each serving as an enduring reminder of His unwavering love for every human being.

Prayer:

Oh our Adorable Jesus, broken by the thought of Your painful tears of blood, in Your sorrow, we offer You our hearts, longing to console You for the countless sins against Your love. Strengthen us to live lives of reparation and holiness. May Your painful tears of blood not be shed in vain. May we draw souls back to Your merciful embrace.

Sr. Anna Ali of the Most Holy Eucharist, intercede for us.

DIVINE APPEAL 208

ON THE EUCHARIST:A DIVINE APPEAL

(Revelation to Sr Anna Ali of the Most Holy Eucharist)

VOLUME II

The Red Lucifer is making every effort to abolish my Holy Sacrifice

of the Mass.

My daughter, watch with Me. I want you to listen to Me and

write down all what I tell you. It is I who want it this way. This

is a dangerous hour and these are grave moments.

Pray a great deal. Abandon yourself in My Will and offer all to

Me. Do what I ask you without wanting to know why. I speak to

you amid tears of Blood. In the Sacrament of My Love keep Me

company. Pray, do reparation, do acts of contrition even for others

souls. Sacrifice as much as you can.

I tell you My Divine Justice is approaching in a very frightful way.

Who will esteem My painful tears of blood. The Red Lucifer is

making every effort to abolish My Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. The

souls I entrusted souls offend Me with their licentious habits. I am

continuously receiving crowns of thorns and whips passing through

the milling crowds with bowed head.

I implore you to cloister souls in your heart; in the first line the souls

I entrusted souls; countless number are on the brink of the pit. It is

urgent. When time comes no one will escape My Eternal Father’s

Justice.

I have lowered Myself to this level for love of mankind. These are

My warnings obtained through My anguish because I do not want

any soul to fall into perdition but no one goes there without his own

consent.

Immersed in a chain of scandals the world is a swampland of muck

and mire. Never before in the history of mankind has the world

needed prayer and penance as in these tragic moments.

Pray a great deal to appease the anger of My Eternal Father. Time is

coming when I will no longer hold His hand.

I command this to you, you must heed My words through My

authority in My Apostle of the last days.

What more could I have suffered for the salvation of mankind.

16th October 1997

2.57 a.m.

VIGILANCE AND REPENTANCE

Divine Appeal Reflection - 207

Today, consider in Divine Appeal 207: "I make My warnings known to you. A world Revolution is on the verge of exploding and no arm of mankind can stop it. This Revolution will make havoc to the nations. Never has it been in the history of mankind. The streets will be a bloodbath covered with corpses."

Our Adorable Jesus soberly warns us of a global revolution that is imminent and a period of extreme hardship that has never been experienced before. Instead of inciting dread, this revelation is intended to make people realize how urgently they need to change and turn from their sins. The Church's catechism teaches that the human heart, damaged by sin, is always fighting evil, and that society descends farther into darkness in the absence of genuine repentance (cf. CCC 407). Additionally, the Bible reminds us that sin leads to ruin since we shall reap what we sow (cf. Galatians 6:7).

Our Adorable Jesus urges us to rest on His love and hold fast to our faith, which is founded on prayer, in these dangerous times. Even though the world is about to end, He assures us that the soul that is rooted in Him will not be shaken. As stated in the catechism, true peace comes from a connection with God, and those who trust in the Lord will find strength even in the midst of chaos (cf. CCC 736). We need to constantly bring up our hearts to God in prayer, pleading for soul conversion and sin forgiveness.

Furthermore, Jesus' words urge us to recognize the spiritual warfare at hand. This revolution is an expression of the conflict between good and evil; it is not just political or social. The Bible cautions us that we are fighting the powers of evil rather than flesh and blood (cf. Ephesians 6:12). Our Adorable Jesus thirsts for souls and longs for us to bring Him those lost in sin, through both prayer and acts of reparation. Just as the catechism teaches that the Church intercedes for the salvation of all, so too must we become vessels of His mercy (cf. CCC 2634).

Let us, therefore, respond wholeheartedly to this Divine Appeal. It is an exhortation to grow closer to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and to comfort His wounded heart by giving our sacrifices in order to win the world over. We must be lighthouses, reflecting the mercy and hope of our Adorable Jesus, in the face of the impending storm. Knowing that His love will always win, may we accept His warnings with firm faith rather than with despair.

Prayer:

Our Adorable Jesus, Guardian of souls, pierce every heart with the sword of Your divine love. May Your Actual Presence in the Blessed Sacrament ignite souls with fervor for Your glory, break the bonds of sin, and inspire repentance in the lost.

Sr. Anna Ali of the Most Holy Eucharist, intercede for us.

DIVINE APPEAL 207

ON THE EUCHARIST:A DIVINE APPEAL

(Revelation to Sr Anna Ali of the Most Holy Eucharist)

VOLUME II

I make my warnings known to you. A world Revolution is on the verge

of exploding and no arm of mankind can stop it. This Revolution will

make havoc to the nations.

My daughter, watch with Me. These are dark hours. I speak to you

amid tears of Blood. Pray a great deal, sacrifice and atone. In the

Sacrament of My Love keep Me company. I implore this to appease

the anger of My Eternal Father. Pray a great deal.

Mankind has united itself to the Red Lucifer. Countless number of

the souls I entrusted souls are tranquil and worryless; they step over

Me and permit everything. My arm falls inexorably and time is very

short. Time is at hand when the whole earth will tremble and all

mankind will be shaken.

I implore you to pray, suffer and do acts of contrition even for other

poor souls in need of My Divine Mercy. I want complete obedience

from you. I have lowered Myself to this level for Love of mankind.

It pleases Me to bring you from one end of the Earth to the other.

Listen to Me attentively and heed My words from My Apostle of the

last days. I lead and guide you in him.

I make My warnings known to you. A world Revolution is on

the verge of exploding and no arm of mankind can stop it. This

Revolution will make havoc to the nations. Never has it been in the

history of mankind. The streets will be a bloodbath covered with

corpses.

The Red Lucifer has blinded mankind to the point that they are only

commanded by his legion.

Deadly weapons are hidden everywhere in all parts of the world. Evil

has grown to the point that mankind has decided to destroy himself. The

right hand of My Eternal Father weighs down over them.

Listen to My anguished call. I beg you to quench My thirst for souls. Pray,

atone, do much penance and do not tire. Abandon yourself completely in My

Love and call. Do not be afraid of the continuous evil powers. For the good

of so many souls I let you remain as a living hidden tabernacle to continuous

humiliations and desertion.

It is I who wants it so. I pour My tears of blood to see so many souls on the brink

of the pit. What more could I have suffered for the salvation of mankind.

25th September 1997

3.00 a.m.

THE SIGN OF THE CROSS

Divine Appeal Reflection - 206

Today, consider in Divine Appeal 206: "Cross yourself often with the sign of the Cross."

The Sign of the Cross is not just a customary gesture—it is a deeply personal act of faith, a silent yet resounding confession that we belong entirely to our Adorable Jesus.Christians have traced the cross over themselves since the beginning of the Church, not out of habit, but as a personal response to God's presence. It is a moment when heaven touches earth, a wordless plea inviting the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit to enter every corner of our lives. Each time we cross ourselves, we reach out to our Adorable Jesus, who gave His life for us, His arms stretched wide on the Cross in a love so fierce it conquered sin and death.

This small exercise has meanings that are quite extensive. And indeed, that sign of the Cross is much more than a mere act; it is a deep scream crying out: Jesus, I am Yours . As Saint John Chrysostom reminds us, that Cross became the source of grace and the shield of faith, protecting us from all evils, and the weapon driving out darkness.The very act of living under the banner of Christ's victory makes us children of light. Every intention, thought, and action is offered to God as we touch our forehead, heart, and shoulders. By making the Sign of the Cross with awareness and love, as Saint Francis de Sales wrote, we are drawn closer to Jesus and affirm our decision to follow Him.

It grounds us, the Sign of the Cross, when life gets frantic. It guides us back when we've gotten lost, gives us courage when we're weak, and ends our prayers with faith in His kindness. So, this kind act satisfies the holy mandate of Saint Teresa of Avila, who rightly warned that everything must have Jesus developed inside it from time to time. This constant reminder gives us a thought that, whether we are jubilant or tormented with grief, Jesus remains by our side-our strength, our companion, and our refuge. That thought reassures us that we are never truly alone.

In the end, the Sign of the Cross is a living, breathing prayer rather than a routine act. Whether we are waking up, preparing our meals, passing a church, or falling asleep, it impacts our days. It becomes a silent prayer in terrifying situations, a whisper of thanks in joyful ones, and a firm declaration of faith in complex ones. With every movement, we communicate without using words: "Jesus, I trust You. Jesus, I need You . Jesus, You have my love." We discover serenity, strength, and the unwavering certainty that Jesus is always and forever with us in this small but powerful symbol.

Prayer:

Our Adorable Jesus, each time we cross ourselves, let it be more than a habit—make it a heartbeat of love for You. Draw us into Your mercy, steady us in Your presence, and remind us that You are near. May this holy sign speak what words cannot.

Sr. Anna Ali of the Most Holy Eucharist, intercede for us.

DIVINE APPEAL 206

ON THE EUCHARIST:A DIVINE APPEAL

(Revelation to Sr Anna Ali of the Most Holy Eucharist)

VOLUME II

Only prayer, reparation and sacrifices can change the course of

history.

My daughter, pray a great deal. Watch with Me in these

dark hours. In the Sacrament of My Love I am so

lonely in so many empty churches. I implore you to

quench My thirst for souls.

Do reparation, acts of contrition and repent even for other souls.

The hour is drawing near and My Eternal Father’s Justice will be

inexorable. The fallacies in their brutal conceptions of life will

constitute their sentence! I pour My tears of blood over mankind.

Evil grows to monstrous proportions for those who have the duty of

stopping this desolating course of immorality. I am so profaned in

My church and sacred places. Nature itself is asking for vengeance.

Pray and sacrifice to appease the wrath of My Eternal Father.

Cross yourself often with the sign of the Cross. The Red Lucifer

together with a large number of demons are loosened from their pit.

Slowly by slowly they are blinding souls even those consecrated to

Me. Woe to those who do not rely on My grace. Several religious

orders will lose all faith and as a result they lose so many souls.

Those who hope in Me sincerely will not hope in vain for he who

listens to My clemency words and warnings will find salvation.

Countless number of souls pray but live in the world and by the

world. They have no place for Me in their hearts. Through this they

end up in perdition.

There is a great unrest over the whole Earth. Only prayer, reparation

and sacrifices can change the course of history.

I implore you to cloister souls in your heart without fear; in the first

line the souls I entrusted souls. I repose Myself Sacramentally in

your heart for the sake of souls. I want your complete abandonment

and your complete will. You must embrace souls in your prayers. I

assure you everything will pass away except what you are doing and

will do for the salvation of souls. Only the time spent for Me will

remain.

In the prison of My Tabernacles I remain day and night. I have

lowered Myself to you and all souls with such a noble gesture. For

I am Love Itself.

What more could I have suffered for the salvation of mankind.

9th January 1997

2.59 a.m.

THE DIVINE CONSTANT PRESENCE OF JESUS

Divine Appeal Reflection - 205

Today, consider in Divine Appeal 205: "Behold I am everywhere with you in so much as I am in My Divine Person."

Our Adorable Jesus has given a most profound truth regarding His unending companionship. This truth seizes us by the collar and shakes us vigorously, reminding us that even though Jesus has bequeathed heaven to His human family, He is never distanced from any individual soul; rather, He embraces us with His divine presence at every instant of our lives. His divinity knows no spatial limits, and His love transcends all constraints of time and space (cf. CCC 1373).

Jesus' promise to be with us is an invitation to live a life of greater trust and faith. Just as He walked with His disciples on the road to Emmaus, when they did not recognize Him, He walks with us in our everyday trials, hidden but ever so close (cf. Luke 24:15-16). Many souls, however, suffer deep loneliness, as if Jesus is far. St. Teresa of Calcutta, who experienced years of spiritual dryness, tells us that Jesus is present even in silence. In these circumstances, we must trust, because His nearness is based on His unfailing promise, not on our feelings (cf. Matthew 28:20).

We are reminded that He is actively seeking to draw us closer to Himself. It is not by sheer necessity but by an act of love and trust that He desires our response. While keeping watch over us, His Divine Person tenderly leads our hearts and thoughts to virtue. The saints, offer profound insights into the transformative yet hidden presence of God within the soul. In The Interior Castle, St. Teresa encourages us to discover Christ's personal presence within ourselves, and to seek and nourish this heavenly presence. In The Living Flame of Love, St. John teaches that the soul's journey through spiritual darkness and loneliness is not a sign of abandonment, but rather a necessary purification in which we are stripped of ourselves and drawn closer to God. He tells us that these moments of desolation are the perfect preparation for the overpowering light of divine union, in which the soul, cleaned and polished, will experience the fullness of God's love inside.

Our Adorable Jesus often goes unnoticed, but He consistently journeys with us through both achievements and setbacks. We should make a heartfelt commitment to Him, enabling His grace to shape and change us into a more intimate connection with His unfailing love (cf. Romans 8:38-39). We can learn to view our times of solitude as chances for deeper love and faith rather than as burdens by studying the lives of the saints. Because even in stillness, His divine presence remains, ever near, ever guiding us into the depths of His unbreakable oneness with us.

Prayer:

Our Adorable Jesus, You who are everywhere with us in Your Divine Person, open our hearts to recognize Your hidden presence. We offer You our thoughts, words, and actions this day and always for the conversion of souls and reparation for sins committed against Your Real Presence in the Blessed Sacrament. Stay with us, Lord, and guide us.

Sr. Anna Ali of the Most Holy Eucharist, intercede for us.

HOLY MASS READINGS FOR FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Wednesday, Sixth week in Ordinary Time, Year I (Green)

LH: Office of the Day, Week II

Mass and preface of the day

FIRST READING
He saw that the face of the ground was dry.
A reading from the Book of Genesis (Genesis 8:6 -13, 20-22)

At the end of forty days Noah opened the window of the ark which he had made, and sent forth a raven; and it went to and fro until the waters were dried up from the earth. Then he sent forth a dove from him, to see if the waters had subsided from the face of the ground; but the dove found no place to set her foot, and she returned to him to the ark, for the waters were still on the face of the whole earth. So he put forth his hand and took her and brought her into the ark with him. He waited another seven days, and again he sent forth the dove out of the ark; and the dove came back to him in the evening, and behold, in her mouth a freshly plucked olive leaf, so Noah knew that the waters had subsided from the earth. Then he waited another seven days, and sent forth the dove; and she did not return to him any more. In the six hundred and first year, in the first month, the first day of the month, the waters were dried from off the earth; and Noah removed the covering of the ark, and looked, and behold, the face of the ground was dry. Then Noah built an altar to the Lord, and took of every clean animal and of every clean bird, and offered burnt offerings on the altar. And when the Lord smelled the pleasing odour, the Lord said in his heart, “I will never again curse the ground because of man, for the imagination of man’s heart is evil from his youth; neither will I ever again destroy every living creature as I have done. While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night, shall not cease.”

The word of the Lord.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM

Ps 116:12-13.14-15.18- 19 (R. 17a)

R/. A thanksgiving sacrifice I make to you, O Lord.

How can I repay the Lord
for all his goodness to me?
The cup of salvation I will raise;
I will call on the name of the Lord. R/.

My vows to the Lord I will fulfil
before all his people.
How precious in the eyes of the Lord
is the death of his faithful. R/.

My vows to the Lord I will fulfil
before all his people,
in the courts of the house of the Lord,
in your midst, O Jerusalem. R/.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Ephesians 1:17-18

Alleluia.

May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our hearts that we might know what is the hope to which he has called us.

Alleluia.

GOSPEL
He restored sight to the blind man and he saw everything clearly.
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark (Mark 8:22-26)

At that time: Jesus and the disciples came to Bethsaida. And some people brought to him a blind man, and begged him to touch him. And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the village; and when he had spit on his eyes and laid his hands upon him, he asked him, “Do you see anything?” And he looked up and said, “I see men; but they look like trees, walking.” Then again he laid his hands upon his eyes; and he looked intently and was restored, and saw everything clearly. And he sent him away to his home, saying, “Do not even enter the village.”

The Gospel of the Lord.

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