January 21, 1976

A SIGN OF PREDILECTION

My son, write:

You will tell “B” that sufferings accepted with humility and abandonment, are a sign of divine predilection. They are transformed by the Holy Spirit into a leaven of light, of faith and of grace for the souls that are shepherded and nourished by the good Shepherd, who loves them, keeps them and protects them from the cruel stratagems of the Enemy, who uses all cunning and power so that he can insinuate himself among the flock and thus scatter and destroy it.

Son, you will tell “B” that his fatigues and sufferings, offered to protect and safeguard his flock, are known both by Me and by my Mother.

“B” knows very well the vision of Don Bosco of the two columns: my most holy Mother and the Eucharist. I, Jesus, eternal Word of God, truly present and vibrating with life and with love in the mystery of faith, and the Immaculate one, will save the Church in the hour of purification, that will be the hour of great Mercy.

There is much to be done, and “B” can accomplish a great deal, always bringing his flock closer to the foot of the Tabernacle, and close to the feet of the Immaculate One.

Let him choose for this great and fruitful mission, one of his best priests.

Satan does not want this, and therefore will raise up obstacles. But I desire it, and I will be close to this benign shepherd and close to all those who collaborate, so that the will of my heavenly Father may truly be accomplished.

With my Mother and yours, I bless this kind shepherd who loves his sheep; I and my Mother love him with tender affection.