Jesus said: “My people, this flowing water in a falls and a river is like the abundant graces that I make available to you during Lent. With your Lenten devotions you have many opportunities to gain graces with your prayers, fasting, and good works. If you go along as usual without gaining these graces, you are not taking advantage of the availability of My graces. When you repent and go to Confession as well as your Lenten devotions, your soul will benefit greatly. Lent is a time to improve your spiritual life, and you need this help on your path to heaven. By detaching yourself more from the things of the world and your bad habits, you will be purifying your soul for when you meet Me at your judgment. Not everyone is properly prepared for their death, but you cannot even be sure that you will be alive tomorrow. Live the present moment now so you will always be prepared when I come to take you home to Me.”
Jesus said: “My people, there are some people who are drawn to make bets on winning jackpots in casinos or Lottery Sweepstakes. It is one thing to bet a small limited amount of money, but there are some who are compulsive gamblers who risk money they cannot afford to lose. It is this excessive gambling that is sinful and can cause a family to lose the money that they need to live on. There is another kind of spiritual gambling with your soul. Some people are gambling that they are going to live a long life and they are putting off their conversion until tomorrow to have a good time today. You cannot be sure that you will live until to tomorrow if I call you home today. Better not to wait for your conversion, but do it now while you still have time in this world. Do not gamble with your soul, but be sure that you repent of your sins before you meet Me at your judgment. You are safer to not gamble at all in this world or with your soul.”
(Matthew Gysel funeral service-vase of ashes) Jesus said: “My people, this soul of Matthew has made it into the lower regions of purgatory because of your Masses and prayers for his soul. Even when someone is not openly religious, they still could be leading a good life. It is the family’s prayers and Masses that can save such souls from going to hell. At one point in their judgment, they need to show Me that they love Me. If they fully reject Me through life and at their judgment, then these souls are condemning themselves to hell. Pray for Matthew continuously and he will one day come to heaven.”

Jesus said: “My people, when you see someone in need and you could help that person, you have an opportunity for grace in doing so. This is your Christian duty, but even more so in Lent you should be taking every opportunity to even look more to help people without being asked. The more charity that you perform, the more graces and spiritual treasures that you will store up for yourself in heaven. You think first of the physical needs of people, but you can also reach out in faith to evangelize people to follow Me in their spiritual needs as well. If you can help save a soul from going to hell in their sins, you will be helping their soul which lives on forever after the body dies. Reach out with your prayers also, both for sinners on earth and for the souls in purgatory.”
Jesus said: “My people, I am showing you a cave in the hill as a place for a refuge. My angels could lead you to such a place of protection. You need to scout into the cave to make sure other animals are not using it for a shelter also. You also need to put a brush covering over the entrance as a protection from animals and to disguise it from the evil ones. My angels will provide you food and water to live, but you need to bring utensils, pans, and cups for eating. A sleeping blanket and warm clothes would be needed to keep warm in a 50 F cave. You could test how far back to go in a cave with a match or lantern. When the flame goes out, there is not enough oxygen to breathe. A windup flashlight would be good for light. Living in a cave may be a little uncomfortable, but it could protect you from the weather outside. Trust in Me that I will provide various places or refuges for you to stay so you could be protected throughout the coming tribulation. Have patience and you will soon see My Era of Peace.”

Jesus said: “My people, in today’s reading from Moses (Deut. 30:15-20), he sets before the Israelites the blessing and the curse, and he asks them to choose life in following My Commandments. The Israelites were about to enter the Promised Land, and if they obeyed God, they would live in prosperity. But if they disobeyed God, then they would suffer punishment for their sins. This is what happened in that they prospered while they were close to Me. Then when they followed other gods, they were exiled to Babylon and lost their land. America has a similar promised land because of your belief in My law at the founding of your nation. You have the same choice to make-either the blessing or the curse. Your country has chosen not to follow life, but you are following the death culture in your abortions, euthanasia, and wars. Because of this choice of following the gods of the world instead of Me, you also will have your land and nation taken away from you. This will come in the form of martial law and a loss of your freedoms as you will be joined in the North American Union with Canada and Mexico. Be prepared for this takeover as you will need to go to My refuges for protection before martial law. Fear not the evil ones since My angels will protect you and provide for your needs.”

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Jesus said: “My people, receiving your ashes on your foreheads represents the physical sign to your beginning of the Lenten Season. Many of you are proud to wear your ashes in public, but these ashes should be more than just an outward sign to others. People should be able to tell that you are one of My followers by your outward actions, such as praying your grace before meals in a public restaurant. Ashes should be your sign to start your fasting, extra prayers, and whatever penances that you have chosen. I will ask you later in Lent if you are still carrying out your original penances. So be strong in your determination to follow what you have started.”
Jesus said: “My people, one of your Lenten devotions could include more spiritual reading to enhance your faith. This could include the Bible, the Imitations of Christ, the Liturgy of the Hours, or reading the lives of the saints. By following these holy lives, this could inspire you to improve your spiritual lives.”
Jesus said: “My people, during Lent you are suffering smaller penances than I had to suffer, but still offer them up to Me so I can unite them with Me on My cross. You could pray the Stations of the Cross as often as possible to see how I suffered. You could also pray the St. Bridget Prayers in your blue Pieta books since this also pictured My suffering on the cross. Whenever you are suffering from chronic health problems or temporary sicknesses, you can offer this up to Me for redemptive benefits for yourself or others.”
Jesus said: “My people, you know of many people, even in your own family, that are suffering in the hospital. It would be a kind act of mercy if you would visit the sick to cheer them up and show them that you care about their pain and suffering. Some people with cancer or contagious diseases find that very few people will remember them. Make this effort to visit even the terminally ill and pray for their souls and their recovery.”
Jesus said: “My people, taking care of your aging parents can be a struggle at home or in a special care home. As they have difficulty walking and eating, it is hard to see your mother or father in a compromised position. Work to give them what they need and pray for their souls to be ready when they may get close to their final hours.”
Jesus said: “My people, it becomes more emotional as you see your mother or father close to death. It is important to be with them at that time, even if their relationship may be strained. It is also helpful if you could comfort friends or relatives with dying loved ones. Even attending funerals is another way of comforting those who are mourning lost loved ones. Your charity will store up treasures for you in heaven.”
Jesus said: “My people, all of your penances and Lenten devotions should help you to better focus on Me as the center of your life. Your thoughts during Lent are looking ahead to My final suffering and death on the cross that leads up to Holy Week and Good Friday. I gave up My life so that all of mankind could have salvation and an opportunity to come to heaven. Show Me how much you love Me by your prayers and sincere efforts to change your sinful lives into holier lives. At the end of Lent you see the Light at the end of this valley of tears, when My Resurrection on Easter Sunday gives all of you hope to be resurrected one day as well.”

Jesus said: “My people, remember thou art dust and unto dust thou shall return. The ashes of this beginning of Lent focus you more on repenting of your sins, fasting, prayer, and almsgiving. This Penitential Season is when you should try to do an extra penance of more prayer, spiritual reading, possibly daily Mass, Stations of the Cross, and doing without something that you enjoy. It is a time of self-denial and self-sacrifice, as well as detachment from worldly things. You have seen in the monasteries how prayer is a large part of their life. Lent is a time to take a close look at your life and see where you can make some spiritual improvements. If you have any particular bad habits such as smoking, drinking, excessive gambling, too much TV, or too many hours on the computer, now would be a good time to give them up for Lent. Do not allow anything to control you so much that it takes you away from Me. I should be first in your life, and if I am not, then you need to realign your priorities in life. Make a point during this Lent to give Me a special time for prayer and spiritual reading. You may even want to have a little time when your family could come together and pray for a while. Take advantage of every Lent to return to the faithful fervor of when you were converted, or when you made your full commitment to Me. If you never made such a commitment as a total consecration of your life to Me, then you could start with this Lent’s devotions. As you look at the ashes, representing your mortal nature, think of your life’s preparation for your death and judgment before Me. You are all working towards sainthood, so you can be worthy and pure of soul to enter heaven.”
Jesus said: “My people, I have told you that there would be a luminous cross, like the one in Thermal, California, above in the sky over every refuge throughout the whole time of the tribulation. People, that come to My refuges and look upon this cross, will be healed of any pandemic virus, or any other health problem. I am showing you multiple places with luminous crosses to emphasize that these crosses will be above all of My refuges all over the world. There will also be spiritual healings from looking on My luminous cross. If you have a priest at a refuge, then you can have Confession. But if a priest is not present, you can say your Act of Contrition prayer while you are looking on the luminous cross, and your sins will be forgiven. I will be providing for all of your physical and spiritual needs at My refuges, so have no fear and trust in Me and My angels to protect you.”

Jesus said: “My people, you are seeing the poor people in the vision that are finding it difficult to find something to eat. While you were at Mass in the pew, you could hear your stomach making noises before your breakfast. Most Americans have access to food at any time, so you can relieve your hunger and satisfy your stomach. I have allowed you to experience this because there are many people all over the world who go to bed hungry every night. These poor people have to endure this noise in their stomachs all day long. So I ask you to pray for those who are hungry that they may find something to eat. Also make regular donations to your food shelves or to agencies that help feed the poor. Almsgiving is very appropriate as an offering for your coming Lenten devotions. America has been very blessed with food because of your past generous donations and help to free people from ruthless dictators. But over recent years your sins of abortion and sexual sins are calling down My justice on your people. This is why in time you will see a controlled famine and America will see people hungry here, especially those who are against the new world order. Eventually, as your conditions worsen, you will need to call on Me to have your guardian angels lead you to My refuges where you will have food multiplied to feed the people. Give praise and glory to Me for providing for all of your needs. You are dependent on Me for everything, even if you do not want to admit it.”

Our Lady said: “My dear children of this conference, you are also celebrating the First Anniversary of this place as the Betania IV Shrine that was crowned yesterday. You have a deep loving remembrance of your experiences in Betania, Venezuela when you saw many blue butterflies that represent my very presence among you. You are united with Geo and the Bianchini Family and their hospitality when you visit them. Even at this shrine you have pictures and a sense of Maria Esperanza’s presence among you. Many beautiful talks are encouraging you to constantly renew your loving relationship with my Son, Jesus, and me in your daily prayers. I especially want to encourage my families to pray together my rosary to protect your families from the attacks of the evil one through the distractions of the world. By making your consecration to me and my Son, Jesus, you can focus more on your earthly mission to save souls for heaven. It is by your good works and prayers that you will be good examples to others to have devotion to me and to worship Jesus. When you call on us in prayers, we are here to answer your petitions for what is best for your souls. Rejoice at this shrine that you can share love with your fellow pilgrims in life, as you walk with us on your path to heaven.”
Jesus said: “My people, there are some people that have a difficulty in understanding how I could multiply your shelters at My refuges. This requires a trust in My Word and a belief that I can do the impossible in man’s world. It is nothing for My angels to build either a high building on a small plot of land, or many buildings on a large plot of land. I told you before when the people will first come to My refuges that they will be frightened. Then once they start seeing miracles of the food and water being multiplied, they will have more confidence in what I have promised you. Again when you see your rooms being multiplied, many will be in amazement of My power and that of My angels. You will rejoice in My protection and see how generous I am in providing for your needs. Give praise and glory to Me in all that I do for you now and in the future.”

Jesus said: “My people, I want you to be aware about the battle of good and evil that is going on all around you. Especially, beware of any New Age teachings and avoid this demonic influence. The demons are very deceptive and cunning in misleading My faithful to follow worship that draws on evil power sources instead of worshiping Me. These Eastern transcendental meditation influences are seeping into My churches as the smoke of Satan. Avoid Reiki, Yoga, and any occult influences as Harry Potter movies and books, tarot cards, palm readings, or Ouija boards. These occult and demonic influences are deceiving many that are curious about something new or counterfeit Catholic practices that could even deceive the elect. I continue to remind you to determine the source of energy or power that people use. If it is not of God, then it is from the evil dark side, and you do not want anything to do with it. Pray for discernment or ask a holy priest if you are unsure of a new teaching. Again carry blessed sacramentals as rosaries, scapulars, and Benedictine blessed crucifixes to protect you from demon attacks.”

Our Lady said: “My dear children, I want to welcome all of my pilgrims and prayer warriors as you come to celebrate your Eighth Anniversary of the Gospa Prayer house mission. As you come to Mass you are being strengthened by my Son, Jesus, in Holy Communion. You pray my rosaries in asking my Son for your petitions. I depend on my dear children for your prayers and good works to bring souls to my Son, Jesus. I love all of you as your spiritual mother, and I protect my children with my mantle of protection. You are gathered to listen to your conference speakers, and I want you to take what you learn back to share this with your people at home. Be attentive to their words so you can teach others how to come closer to my Son and me. Our hearts are joined as one, and we want all of you to love us as we love you. You are beginning another Lent next week, so take advantage of this opportunity for graces to improve your spiritual life. Keep close to us every day in your prayers.”

Jesus said: “My people, during a recession people are not sure that they will be able to keep their jobs from layoffs. As a result they are reluctant to buy big ticket items as cars and houses as long as they can wait a while. This vision of a closed car factory is what results from having a high inventory and few people buying new cars. It is hard to run a car business when your sales are only half of what they normally sell. When your American car makers were in good times, they were losing market share. Now, in a recession it is impossible for them to avoid bankruptcy even with bailout money from the taxpayer. The chance of them recovering to pay back the borrowed money is very doubtful. This is why your government will have a hard time preventing many layoffs in this auto industry as well as those supplying the parts. You have the same problem with your housing industry. Until inventories are worked down, there is no reason to produce more cars and houses. All around the world various countries are experiencing the same problems in their economies. You are seeing eventual bankruptcy coming to America and other countries. You can also see how when the Antichrist comes, he will be welcomed to solve all of your financial problems. Pray for My help during this chaotic time since you will be seeking safety at My refuges once martial law is declared.”
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Jesus said: “My people, many of your people were praising your President and Congress for passing this spending bill. It has some good intentions, but the amount of money to be spent will not cover all that is needed to end your recession. This is a one time spending bill meant to get your economy up and running, but the money will be used to balance state budgets at best. The one world people who have planned your bankruptcy are only doing lip service in fixing jobs to make it look like this downturn will end soon. In fact it is part of a deficit build up that will help bankrupt your country. Trust in My help to protect and feed you at My refuges.”
Jesus said: “My people, as you hear worse numbers for selling houses, you see that the increasing foreclosures are getting worse because of people losing their high paying jobs. Again there is only lip service attempts to keep people in their homes. Complexities of the new spending program make it difficult to see who is eligible to be helped. There will be major complaining over the rules of refinancing these bad loans. Pray for My help for people to be able to get enough money from their new jobs to be able to make their mortgage payments.”
Jesus said: “My people, the money needed to keep unemployment payments coming is almost out of money in most states and again this part of the spending plan will not be supplying enough money to help all of the states. Initial unemployment checks will be enough to cover, but extended payments will have more and more difficulty to pay what is needed. Many will find it difficult to get new jobs when most employers are laying off workers. Pray for the unemployed because they may have to rely on their families for help until jobs are available.”
Jesus said: “My people, as social services will find it difficult to get enough money for their budgets, more people will be relying on handout food and shelters to survive. I have mentioned before to help the poor with food and clothing donations, especially when charity money is less than ususal. Lenten food donations or almsgiving is very timely for those in need right now. Continue to also pray for the poor so they may find their bare necessities.”
Jesus said: “My people, Lent will soon be starting and this vision is trying to get you in a more prayerful mode so you can start your fasting and spiritual devotions to get your spiritual life in order. Lent focuses on repentance, fasting, and almsgiving. Try to go to daily Mass, improve your prayer life, and get to Confession more often, at least once a month. By making sacrifices of self-denial in your fasting and other denials of certain foods, you can offer these up to Me as your gifts. Spending more time in prayer and spiritual reading will help you to improve your spiritual life. Keep focused on Me and take advantage of your Lenten devotions as the Stations of the Cross.”
Jesus said: “My people, during Lent many church parishes plan retreats or missions to help the parish members renew their faith and come to know Me more in a loving relationship. Again take advantage of these opportunities to make Me more a part of your life without allowing so many worldly things to influence your thoughts.”
Jesus said: “My people, this fire in the vision represents a crisis going on not only physically in the economic problems of today, but also a desperate need also for conversions and even re-conversions. You have desperate financial needs, but your country’s spiritual needs are even more desperate. People do not understand that your country is being punished in your finances and natural disasters because of your abortions and sexual sins. As you work on your own spiritual life during Lent, see this also as a time to evangelize others in turning around their sinful lives.”