Friday, June 21, 2013

June 21

I EXHORT you, therefore, . . by the mercy of God, to offer
your bodies as a sacrifice, living, holy, and delightful, to God
your spiritual service.
-Rom 12:1

REFLECTION.  O holy Mary, into your safe keeping I entrust
my soul and body, this day, every day, and on the day of my
death.  Through your holy intercession, may all my actions be ordered according
to your will and that of your Divine Son.
-St. Aloysius Gonzaga

PRAYER.  O Mary, in accord with the example of St. Aloysius, I offer you this
day all my hopes and consolations, all my trials and miseries, my life and the
end of my life!

NIHIL OBSTAT:  Daneil V. Flynn, J.C.D.., Censor Librorum, IMPRIMATUR:  Patrick J.
Sheridan, D.D., Vicar General, Archdiocese of New York,  Catholic Book Publishing Co.,
N. Y.  Mary Day by Day 1987

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Miracles Again
June 20


Wait to hear My Will and then obey.  At all costs obey.   Do not fear.
I am a wall of protection around you.  See this.  To see this with the
eyes of faith is to cause it to manifest in the material.
Remember I long to work miracles, as when on Earth I wrought them,
but the same condition holds good.  I cannot do many mighty works
because of unbelief.
So only in response to your belief can I do miracle works now.

Arthur James Ltd., Evesham Uk, Barbour Publishing Inc.,
P.O. Box 719, Hurichsville, Ohio  44683,  God Calling, 1989
ISBN:  978-1-55748-110-8

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June 20

Philip said to him, "Master, show us the Father, and that is enough for us."
Jesus said to him, "...Whoever sees me sees also the Father."
-Jn 14:8-9

REFLECTION.  It is the nature of Jesus Christ to lead us surely to the
Father.  In the same way, it is the nature of the Blessed Virgin to lead us
surely to Jesus.
-St. Louis Grignion de Montfort

PRAYER.  O Mary, you are our sure guide to Jesus.  Let me learn to see you in Jesus
and Jesus in you.  For you are united with you Divine Son by the closest natural and
supernatural bond.

NIHIL OBSTAT:  Daneil V. Flynn, J.C.D.., Censor Librorum, IMPRIMATUR:  Patrick J. Sheridan, 
D.D., Vicar General, Archdiocese of New York, Catholic Book Publishing Co., N.Y.
Mary Day by Day, 1987

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

The Success You Covet
June 19


Follow the path of obedience.  It leads to the Throne of God.  Your treasure,
be it success necessary on the material plane, which will further the work
of My Kingdom, or the hidden spiritual wonders revealed by Me to those
only who diligently seek, this treasure lies at the end of the track.
From one point (a promise of Mine or a Command) to the next,
you have to follow, till finally you reach the success you covet.
All your work for the moment is in the material plane and
the spiritual is only to help the material.  When your material goal is reached
then the material will serve only to attain the spiritual.

Arthur James Ltd., Evesham UK, Barbour Publishing Inc.,
P.O. Box 719, Uhrichsville, Ohio  44683
God Calling 1989
ISBN:  978-1-55748-110-8

To know more about God Calling 
by A.J. Russell go to:
www.twolisteners.org
June 19

They cried out to you, and from heaven you heard them and rescued
according to your compassion time after time.
-Neh 9:28

REFLECTION.  Mary is not only called the Mother of Mercy.  She is
the Mother of Mercy.  And she proved that she is by the loving ten-
derness with which she helps us all.
-St Alphonsus Liguori

PRAYER.  O Mary, you are the Mother of Mercy.  Plead my cause day and night
before your Divine Son.  In your mercy, do not let me be lost forever.

NIHIL OBSTAT:  Daniel V. Flynn, J.C.D., Censor Librorum, IMPRIMATUR:   Patrick J. Sheridan, 
D.D.,  Vicar General, Archdiocese of New York, Catholic Book Publishing Co., N.Y. 
Mary Day by Day 1987

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Wait
June 18


The world has always seen service for Me to be activity.  Only those
near to Me have seen that a life apart, of prayer, may, and does so
often, accomplish more than all the services man can offer Me.
If man lived apart with Me and only went out to serve
at My direct command, My Spirit could operated
more and accomplish truly mighty things.

Arthur James Ltd., Evesham Uk, Barbour Publishing Inc.,
P.O. Box 719, Uhrichsville, Ohio 44683,
God Calling, 1989
ISBN:  978-1-55748-110-8


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www.twolisteners.org

June 18

Being rooted and grounded in love, may you come to comprehend...
what is the breadth, length, height and depth, and to know the love
of Christ that surpasses all understanding
-Eph 3:17-19

REFLECTION.  Do you wish to know the most intimate perfections
of Jesus and the most hidden attractions of His love?  Then seek
them in the Heart of Mary!
-St. Peter Eymard


PRAYER.  O Mary, keep ever before me the tried and trusted Christian motto:
"To Jesus through Mary."  And let me learn to seek your Divine Son in your
Motherly Heart.

NIHIL OBSTAT:  Daniel V. Flynn,  J.C.D.., Censor Librorum, IMPRIMATUR:  Patrick J. Sheridan,
D. D., Vicar General, Archdiocese of New York.  Catholic Book Purblishing Co., N.Y.  
Mary Day by Day. 1989

Monday, June 17, 2013

  
Dear Name
June 17


"Jesus."  Say My Name often.  It was in My Name Peter bade the lame man walk.
"In the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth arise and walk."
"Jesus."  The very sounding of My Name, in Love and tenderness, drives away all evil.
It is the word before which all the hosts of evil flee.
"Jesus."  My Name is the call for a lifeline to rescue you from temptation.
"Jesus."  The Name banishes loneliness - dispels gloom.
"Jesus."  Summons help to conquer your faults.
I will set you on high because you have known My Name.
Yes!  My Name - "Jesus."  Use it more.  Use it tenderly.
Use it prayerfully.  Use it powerfully.

Arthur James Ltd., Evesham UK, kBarbour Purblishing, Inc.
P.O. Box 719, Uhrichsville, Ohio  44683,  God Calling, 1989
ISBN  978-1-55748-110-8

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June 17

Who do you think is the faithful and prudent steward whom the
master will put in charge of his household to give them food?...
Blessed is that servant whom his master finds doing so when
he arrives home.
-Lk 12:42-43

REFLECTION.  We have only one thing that we must do - that is
Pray to the Blessed Virgin.  Ask her for the grace to love our Lord as she loves
Him and to remain faithful to Him in life and in death.
-St Bernadette

PRAYER.  O Mary, you are the Virgin Most Faithful.  Grant me the grace to
love God and remain faithful to Him in all things.

NIHIL OBSTAT:  Daniel V. Flynn, J.C.D.., Censor Librorum, IMPRIMATUR:  Patrick J.
Sheridan, D.D., Vicar General, Archdiocese of New York, Catholic Book Publishing Co.,
N.Y.  Mary Day by Day. 1987a

Sunday, June 16, 2013

Seek Me Early
June 16

Walk in My Way and trust Me.  No evil can touch you.  I am yours as truly
as you are Mine.  Rest in that truth.
Rest, that is cease all struggle.  Gain a calm, strong confidence in that
certainty.  Do not only rest in Me when the world's struggles prove to
much and too many for you to bear or face alone.  Rest in Me when you
need perfect understanding, when you need the consciousness of 
tender, loving friendship and intercourse.
The world, my poor world, flies to Me when its difficulties are too
great to be surmounted any other way, forgetting, or never realizing, that if,
with the same eagerness, those hearts sought Me merely for 
companionship and loving intercourse, many of the difficulties would not arise.
The circumstances, the life, the character would be so altered-so purified,
that those same difficulties would not exist.
Seek Me early, that is the way to find Me.  Early, before I get crowded
out by life's troubles and difficulties and pleasures.

Arthur James Ltd., Evesham UK, Barbour Publishing, Inc.
P.O. Box 719 Uhrichsville, Ohio  44683, God Calling 1989
ISBN:  978-1-55748-110-8
"Glory, Glory Dawneth"
June15

I am planning for you.  Wonderful are My Ways beyond your knowledge.
Oh! realize My Bounty and My Goodness more and more.  The wonder
of being led by Me!  The beauty of a guided life!
These will enter your consciousness more and more and bring you ever
more and more Joy.
You are very nearly at the point when you shall ask what you will and it
shall be done unto you.
You have entered upon a wonderful era- your lives are planned and
blessed by Me as never before.
You are overcoming.  You are counting all things but loss if you can
win Me.  And the promises to him that over-cometh are
truly wonderful, and will always be fullfilled.

Arthur James Ltd., Evesham UK, Barbour Publishing, Inc.
P.O. Box 719, Uhrichsville, Ohio  44683,  God Calling, 1989
ISBN:  978-1-55748-110-8


June 16

May the Lord guide your hearts to the love of God
and to the perseverance of Christ.
-2 Thes 3:5

REFLECTION.  The love of Christ so wounded and
transfixed Mary's Heart that no part of it remained
untouched.  Thus, she fulfilled the First Commandment
in all its extension and without the slightest imperfection.
-St. Bernard

PRAYER.  O Mary, your love for God is greater than the love of all
human beings together.  Teach me to love God with all my heart,
all my mind, and all my soul.
NIHIL OBSTAT:  Daniel V. Flynn, J.C.D.., Censor Librorum, IMPRIMATUR:
Patrick J. Sheridan, D.D., Vicar General, Archdiocese of New York,
Catholic Book Publishing Co., N. Y.  Mary Day by Day. 1987
June 15

Come and let us reason together....:  If your sins
are like scarlet, they may become as white as snow.
And if they are red as crimson, they become as white
as wool.
-Isa 1:18

REFLECTION.  The greater sinners we are, the more
tenderness and compassion Mary has for us.  The child who has cost
the Mother the most tears is closest to her heart!
-St John Vianney

PRAYER.  O Mary, you are full of compassion for us.  If I should
ever have the misfortune to fall into serious sin, help me to throw
myself upon your loving mercy.

NIHIL OBSTAT:  Daniel V. Flynn, J.C.D.., Censor Librorum, IMPRIMATUR:
Patrick J. Sheridan, D.D., Vicar General, Archdiocese of New York,
Catholic Book Publishing Co., N. Y.  Mary Day by Day.1987

Friday, June 14, 2013

Catholic Beautiful

Catholic Beautiful

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Face Today With Me
June 14

Our Lord and our God.  Make us all Thou wouldst have us.

It is not circumstances that need altering first, but yourselves, and then the 
conditions will naturally alter.  Spare no effort to become all I would have you.
Follow every leading.  I am your only Guide.
Endeavor to put from you every thought of trouble.  Take each day, and with
no backward look, face the day's problem with Me, and seek My help and
guidance as to what you can do.
Never look back and never leave until the morrow that on which you can get
My guidance for today.

Arthur James Lts., Evesham UK, Barbour Publishing, Inc.
P.O. Box 719, Uhrichsville, Ohio  44683, God Calling, 1989
ISBN:  978-1-55748-110-8
June 14

Wisdom is sweet for your soul.  If you find it, you will have hope,
and your hope will not perish.
-Prov 24:14

REFLECTION.  Mary is both the Mother of the Shepherd and the
Mother of the Lamb.   That is why she is all our confidence and all
our hope!  -St. Germanus

PRAYER.  O Mary, you are the world's best hope because you are the Mother
of the Redeemer.  I place all my hope in you - for today, for tomorrow, and for ever.

NIHIL OBSTAT:  Daniel V. Flynn, J.C.D..  Censor Librorum, IMPRIMTUR:  Patrick J. Sheridan
D.D., Vicar General, Archdiocese of New York, Catholic Book Publishing Co., N.Y.
Mary Day by Day. 1987

Thursday, June 13, 2013


God-Inspired
June 13


You have entered now upon a mountain climb.  Steep steps lead upward, but your
power to help others will be truly marvelous.
Not alone will you arise.  All towards whom you now send loving, 
pitying thoughts will be helped upward by you.
Looking to Me all your thoughts are God-inspired.
Act on them and you will be led on.
They are not your own impulses but the movement of My Spirit and obeyed,
will bring the answer to your prayers.
Love and Trust.  Let no unkind thoughts of any dwell in your hearts,
then I can act with all My Spirit-power, with nothing to hinder.

Arthur James Ltd., Evesham UK, Barbour Publishing,Inc.
P.O. Box 719, Uhrichsville, Ohio 44683, God Calling, 1989
ISBN:  978-1-55748-110-8



June 13

But now that you are free from sin and slaves to God, the fruit that you
have leads to holiness and results in eternal life.
-Rom 6:22

REFLECTION.  Blessed are those who cherish your name, O Mary.
Your favor will sustain them in the midst of trials, and they will bring
forth fruits of salvation.
-St.  Anthony of Padua

PRAYER.  O Mary, may your holy Name be ever on my lips and in my heart.  Let it
be the key to a good life on earth and the password to a blessed eternity in heaven.

NIHIL OBSTAT: Danila V. Flynn, J.C.D.., Censor Librorum, IMPRIMATUR:  Patrick J. Sherican, 
D.D., Vicar General, Archdiocese of New York, Catholic Bood Publishing Co., N.Y.  Mary Day by 
Day. 1987


Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Beautiful Mind


The Mind
Any State or activity of rational consciousness; also a collective name
for all rationally conscious powers, states, and activities.  
In philosophy the mind is commonly identified with the intellect
as recipient of knowledge.

Knowledge
Any act, function, state or effect of mental activity.  Essential to 
knowledge is that some reality from outside the mind is represented
in the mind by what is called an intentional likeness or similarity to
the object known.  Knowledge, therefore, is assimilation of mind with object.  As a result there is an
intentional (assimilative) union between knower and known.  We become what we know.

                                                                               Learning
Knowledge or skill acquired by study and practice.  In the language of scholastic philosophy, learning from education, which requires another person to impart the knowledge and which involves a mental
or moral development of the person educated.  Learning directly pertains to what is acquired;  edu-
cation rather pertains to who is developed.                     
                                                                                            
John A. Hardon, 1999 Inter Mirifica, Eternal Life Bardstown, Kentucky, Imprimi Potest:  Michael J.
Lavelle, S.J. Provincial, Nihil Obstat:  William B. Smith, S.T.D. Censor Librorum, Imprimatur:  Joseph T O'Keefe, Vicar General, Archdiocese of New York, 1979.  Modern Catholic Dictionary.


It is very important to know that the knowledge you are obtaining is Truthful. How could  we possibly count on that in this broken world? That's why when God says to
 "pray unceasingly" it is another situation in which I'm sure He had in Mind.
 Pray before you seek knowledge, pray before you open a book, magazine,
internet etc. Pray, Pray, Pray!  and it doesn't have to be lengthy.  This is what I
try to say, depending on the situation.  "Lord thank you for my mind.  Fill it with Truth and Charity. Lead me away from any info that is not good for me, Amen."  Sometimes
 I'm in a hurry and I say,"Give me a red flag Lord!" And then after your prayer,
 exert your Faith! 
 You get the picture- you are smart! 




House On A Rock
June 12

Be watchful to hear My Voice and instantly to obey.  Obedience is your great sign of faith.
"Why call ye My Lord, Lord and do not the things that I say?" was My word when
on Earth to the many who followed and heard, but did not do.
I likened the man who heard and did not do to the man who built his house on the sand.
In times of storm and trouble he is overthrown; his house falls.  
I likened the man who obeyed Me implicitly to the man who built his house upon a rock.
In times of storm he is steadfast, immovable.
Do not feel that by this I mean only the keeping of My Commandments, even the
living My Sermon on the Mount.  I mean more than that to those who know Me
intimately.  I mean the following in all, the Inner Guiding that I give, the little injunctions
I speak to each individual soul, the wish I express - and desire to have carried out.
The secure, steadfast, immovable life of My disciples, the Rock Home, is not built at a
wish, in a moment, but is laid, stone by stone, foundations, walls, roof,  the acts of
obedience, the daily following out of My wishes, the loving doing of My Will.
And it is in that Rock Home, manmade but divinely inspired- the 
House of Obedience- the truest expression of a disciple's adoration and worship-
it is there I come to dwell with My loved one.

Arthur James Ltd., Evesham UK, Barbour Publishing, Inc.
P.O. Box 719, Uhrichsville, Ohio 44683, God Calling, 1989
ISBN:  978-1-55748-110-8
June 12

Observe...the commandment...: love the Lord, your God; walk in all
His ways;  keep all his commandments; cling to Him; and serve Him
with all your heart and soul.
-Jos 22:5
REFLECTION.  Love the Immaculata!  Confide in her and consecrate
yourself to her without reservation.  Strive to do everything as she
herself would do it it your place, especially by loving God as she loves
Him.
-St. Maximilian Kolbe
PRAYER.  O Mary, I give myself completely to you.  Help me to love you, to follow
your example in all things, and to love God as you did all your life.

NIHIL OBSTAT:  Daniel V. Flynn, J.C.D.. Censor Librorum, IMPRIMATUR:  Patrick J. Sheridan, D.D.,
Vicar Generall, Archdiocese of New York, Catholic Book Publishing Co., N.Y.  Mary Day by Day.  1987

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Christ Calling Me?


Well a few weeks had gone by, and I went on with my daily routines and struggles, 
when one day the phone rang.  It was the lady from the church.  The one who told
me about Eucharistic Adoration.  
I was surprised by her call, but again, was curious.  She proceeded to tell me that 
there were some openings at some of the churches to obligate for a Holy Hour
once a week; she thought I might be interested.  
"Well," I said, "let me think about this and Ill call you back."  It's not easy for me to commit. 
 Well, let me take that back,  it's very easy for me to commit, but extremely hard for me to
follow through.  She also informed me that once you are there for your hour, you 
must remain so.  You cannot just leave Christ.  Oh boy, this was really adding 
pressure!

My day continued on in it's usual fashion; going from one room to the other, getting
sidetracked, my mind going all over the place.  (I didn't know I had ADD at the time.  Didn't even know that it existed)
It was just kinda normal for me, but over the years of this unorganized and so on... behavior,
it just was catching up with me.  I felt like I was going to have a mental breakdown!

To be continued...



My Mark!
June 11

Oh Lord, we thank Thee for Thy great gift of Peace.

That is the Peace, that only I can give in the midst of a restless world and
surrounded by trouble and difficulty. 
To know that Peace is to have received the stamp of the Kingdom-
The mark of the Lord Jesus Christ.  My Mark.
When you have learned that Peace you are fit to judge of true values,
the values of the Kingdom, and the values of all the world has to offer.
That Peace is loving faith at rest.

Arthur James Ltd., Evesham UK, Barbour Publishing, Inc.
P.o. Box 719, Uhrichsville, Ohio  44683, God Calling,1989
ISBN:  978-1-55748-110-8

June 11

The eyes of all hope in you...; you open your hand and satisfy the desire of
every living thing.
-Ps 145:15-16
REFLECTION.  The Motherly Heart of Mary has a great desire to give us
grace.  This desire is even greater than our desire to receive grace!
-St Apohonsus Liguori

PRAYER.  O Mary, you are forever looking for ways to give us grace. Grant me the grace
I need for this day, and let me remember to ask for the same thing each day.
NIHIL OBSTAT:  Daniel V. Flynn, J.C.D.., Censor Librorum, IMPRAMATUR:  Patrick J. Sheridan, D.D.
Vicar General, Archdiocese of New York.  Catholic Book Publishing Co., N.Y.  Mary Day by Day.1987

Monday, June 10, 2013

God Calling June 10 The Day of Trouble


The Day of Trouble
June 10

To praise and thank and steadily fulfill your promises (vows) to Me are then, as it were,
the placing of coin in My Bank, upon which, in your time of need, you can draw with
confidence and certainty.  Remember that,
The world wonders when it sees the man who can so unexpectedly draw large and
unsuspected sums from his bank for his own need, that of a friend on for some charity.
But what the world has not seen are the countless small sums paind into that bank, earned 
by faithful work in many ways.  And so in My Kingdom.  The world sees the man of
faith make a sudden demand upon Me, upon My stores, and lo! that demand is met.
So with you, My children.  "Offer to God the sacrifice of Thanksgiving and pay your
vows to the Most High and call upon Me in the day of trouble and I will deliver you."
This is a promise for the seemingly dull days of little happenings, and a cheer for you,
My children.  When you seem not able to do big things you can be storing your little
acts and words of faithfulness in My Great Storehouse, ready for the day of your
big demand.
Arthur James Ltd., Evesham UK, Barbour Publishing, Inc.   P.O. Box 719, Uhrichsville,  Ohio
44683, God Calling 1989
ISBN:  978-1-55748-110--8

Mary Day by Day June 10

June 10

If you, evil as you are, know how to give good things to your children,
how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those
who ask Him!
-Mt 7:11
REFLECTION.  Everything that the Son asks of the Father is granted.
Likewise, everything that the Mother asks of her Son is also granted.
-St John Vianney
PRAYER.  O Mary, as our loving Mother you have our happiness at heart.  Inspire
to ask only for those things that will further God's glory and the salvation of souls,
including my own.
NIHIL OBSTAT:  Daniel V. Flynn, J.C.D.., Censor Librorum, IMPRAMATUR:  Patrick J. Sheridan,
D.D., Vicar General, Archdiocese of New York, Catholic Book Publishing Co., N.Y. Mary Day by Day
1987.

Beautiful Body



After the "fall", I can just imagine the conversation
in this scene!


"Adam, does this leather Garment make me look fat?"
"NO DEAR!"




















Sunday, June 9, 2013

Beautiful Soul

Beautiful Mind

Beautiful Body



Isn't this a lovely scene of Adam and Eve.  Just freshly created
and so "Good" and beautiful.




"Thank you for the apple my helpmate, and my, you are looking ever so beautiful 
today.  My eyes can barely take in all your loveliness!"
"Oh Adam, please, you are making me blush!"
To be continued....

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Mary Day by Day June 9

June 9

Another Angel came and stood before the alter, with a golden censer....
...And with the prayers of the saints, the cloud of insense rose up before
God from the angel's hand.
-Rev 8:3-4
REFLECTION.  The incomparable Mother of God is the purest golden
censer.  In her our prayers are offered to the Eternal God.
-St. Ephrem
PRAYER.  O Mary, you present our prayers to God without ceasing.  Beg your Divine
Son to forgive me my sins so that I may offer prayers to Him forever in heaven.

NIHIL OBSTAT:  Daniel V. Flynn,  J.C.D.. Censor Librorum, IMPRAMATUR:  Patrick J. Sherican,
D.D., Vicar General, Archdiocese of New York, Catholic Book Publishing Co., N.Y. 
Mary Day by Day.  1987

Mary Day by Day June 8

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June 8

Listen, my people, to my teaching:  incline your ears to the words of my mouth.
I will open my mouth to speak parables, I will reveal mysteries of long ago.
-Ps 78:1-2
REFLECTION. Mary is the vessel and tabernacle containing all mysteries.
All that was hidden from preceding generations was made known to her.
Even more, most of the wonders of the Divine Plan of salvation depended on her.
-St Gregory the Wonderworker
PRAYER.  O mary, help me to realize that like you every person has a role in God's saving
plan.  Grant that I may fulfill my role, no matter how difficult it may be.

NIHIL OBSTAT:  Daniel V. Flynn,  J.C.D.. Censor Librorum,  IMPRAMATUR:  Patrick J. Sheridan, D.D., 
Vicar General,Archdiocese of New York, Catholic Book Publishing Co., N.Y.,  Mary Day by Day. 1987

Mary Day by Day June 7

June 7

For those who observe the holy precepts with holiness will be accounted holy....
Therefore, be zealous in heeding my words; long for them and you will receive
instruction.
-Wis 6:10-11
REFLECTION.  Mary is the sure way to go to Jesus and to find Him perfectly.
It is through her that holy souls, who are to radiate holiness, must find Jesus!
-St. Louis Grignion de Montfort
PRAYER.  O Mary, you lead us unfailingly to Jesus.  Help me to follow your inspirations in
all things and to radiate your Divine Son to the whole world.

NIHIL OBSTAT:  Danial V. Flynn, J.C.D.. Censor Librorum, IMPRAMATUR:  Patrick J. Sheridan, D.D.,
Vicar General, Archdiocese of New York, Catholic Book Publishing Co., N.Y. Mary Day by Day. 1987

Meet My Lady Friends

God Calling June 9 An Obstacle Race


An Obstacle Race
June 9

Rise above your fears and fancies into My Joy.  It will suffice to heal
all your sores and wounds.  Forget all sense of failure and shortcomings,
all the painful jolts and jars, and trust Me, love Me, call upon Me.
Your discipleship is an obstacle race.  "So run that ye may obtain."
Obtain not only your hearts' desires, but obtain Me-your soul's Joy and Heaven.
What would you think of the runner who threw himself on the ground in
despondency at his first hurdle?  
Over and on and up.  I am your Leader and your goal.

Arthur James Ltd., Evesham Uk, Barbour Publishing, Inc.
P.O. Box 719, Uhrichsville, Ohio  44683, God Calling, 1989
ISBN  978-1-55748-110-8

God Calling June 8 The Only Way


The Only Way
June 8

Down through the ages My Power alone has kept millions of souls brave and true
and strong who else would have fallen by the way.
The Faith has been kept alive and handed down, not by the dwellers in ease,
but by those who struggled and suffered and died for me.
This life is not for the body, it is for the soul, and man too often chooses
the way of life that best suits the body.  Not the way that best suits the soul.
 And I permit onlywhat best suits the soul.
Accept this and a wonderful molding is the result,
reject it and My Purpose is frustrated, your best prayer unanswered,
progress (Spiritual progress) delayed, trouble and grief stored up.
Try, each of you, to picture your soul as a third being trained by us-by you and Me-
and then you will share, and rejoice in sharing, in the discipline and training.
Stand apart from your soul with Me and welcome training-rejoice at progress.

Arthur James Ltd., Evesham UK, Barbour Publishing, Inc.
P.O. Box 719, Uhrichsville, Ohio  44683,  God Calling, 1989
ISBN 978-1-55748-110-8



God Calling June 7 True Beauty


True Beauty
June 7


Not only live but grow in Grace and Power and Beauty -
the true Beauty, the Beauty of Holiness.
Reach ever forward after the things of My Kingdom.
In the animal world the very form of an animal alters
to enable it to reach that upon which it delights to feed.
So reaching after the treasures of My Kingdom your whole
nature becomes changed, so that you can best enjoy and
receive the wonders of that Kingdom.
Dwell on these truths.

Arthur James Ltd., Evesham UK, Barbour Publishing, Inc.
P.O. Box 719, Uhrichsville, Ohio  44683, God Calling, 1989
ISBN 978-1-55748-110-8

Saturday, June 8, 2013

God Calling June 6 How Men See Me


How Men See Me
June 6

I came to help a world.  And according to the varying needs 
of each so does each man see me.
It is not necessary that you see Me as others see Me-
The world, even the Church, My disciples, My followers,
but it is necessary that you see Me, each of you, as 
supplying all that you personally need.
The weak need My strength.  The strong need MY Tenderness.
The tempted and fallen need My Salvation.  The Righteous need
My Pity for sinners.  The Lonely need a Friend.  The fighters
need a Leader.
No man could be all these to men-only a God could be.
In each of these relations of Mine to man you must see the God.
The God-Friend, the God Leader, the God Savior.

Arthur James Ltd., Evesham, UK, Barbour Publishing, Inc. 
P.O. Box 719, Uhrichsville, Ohio 44683, God Calling, 1989
ISBN 978-1-55748-110-8