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“Each little act of love we offer to God, each little sacrifice or fast, each little privation or battle against our tendencies or faults, each little forgiveness of our enemy, all the things we can offer of this sort will be an ornament for us later on, a jewel, a real treasure for eternity.”
― Sister Emmanuel, The Amazing Secret of Purgatory

“At the beginning, without believing and with fear and defiance toward these young people whom I have chosen, then afterwards, most of you listened to me in your heart and began to carry out my maternal requests. But that did not last for long. Whenever I come to you my son comes with me, but so does Satan. You permitted, without noticing, his influences on you and he drives you on. Sometimes you understand that something you have done is not agreeable to God, but quickly you no longer pay attention to it. Do not let that happen, my children. Wipe from my face the tears that I cry in seeing what you do. Wake up to yourselves. Take time to meet with God in the Church. Come to visit in your Father’s house. Take the time to meet among yourselves for family prayer and implore the grace of God.”
― Sister Emmanuel, The Forgotten Power of Fasting: Healing, Liberation, Joy . . .

“thinking she had been mistaken, but no, it was true. They had died at practically the same moment but the woman had experienced deep repentance and was very humble whereas the man criticized everyone. He was always complaining and saying bad things about others. This is why his Purgatory lasted so long and Maria concluded, “We must not judge on appearances.”
― Sister Emmanuel, The Amazing Secret of Purgatory

“Think of Zelie and Louis Martin, the parents of St. Theresa, now Saints. They realized that Zelie’s illness was hopeless and all available cures were not working out, they decided to go to Lourdes with their three older daughters. The hope that got that Saintly family going was immense, embellished with an even bigger confidence. Zelie always took care to remind her children that what is important is God’s will: pray without doubting, and to be ready to accept the possibility of returning home without being healed! Unfortunately, nothing happened in Lourdes, so even with repeated dousing with blessed water obtained during the pilgrimage, this didn’t save Zelie...but you will agree with me that the story of that family would be very different, if the five daughters would not all have entered religious life and...perhaps the Church would have one less Doctor!”
― Sister Emmanuel, The Forgotten Power of Fasting: Healing, Liberation, Joy . . .

“The Queen of Peace has said more than once: “Through fasting and prayer you can stop war and suspend the laws of nature.”
― Sister Emmanuel, The Forgotten Power of Fasting: Healing, Liberation, Joy . . .

“Always be content! The Lord, who is good, will send you all you need.” She explained to her, also, that in her life, she must welcome everything as coming from the hand of God and that she must give thanks for every detail of her life.”
― Sister Emmanuel, Maryam of Bethlehem: The Little Arab

“Humility,” says Maryam, “doesn’t get upset about anything; it is content with everything.”
― Sister Emmanuel, Maryam of Bethlehem: The Little Arab

“Maria, can you tell us what the role of Our Lady is with the souls in Purgatory? She comes often to console them and to tell them they have done many good things, she encourages them.”
― Sister Emmanuel, The Amazing Secret of Purgatory

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― Sister Emmanuel, Maryam of Bethlehem: The Little Arab

“Here we see the difference from the suffering that we know on earth. In Purgatory, even if the pain of the soul is terrible, there is a certitude of living forever with God.”
― Sister Emmanuel, The Amazing Secret of Purgatory

“Always be content, in spite of what you may have to suffer.”
― Sister Emmanuel, Maryam of Bethlehem: The Little Arab

“Maria, why does one go to Purgatory, what are the sins which most lead to Purgatory? Sins against charity, against the love of one’s neighbour, hardness of heart, hostilities, slandering, calumny, all these things. Saying wicked things and calumny are among the worst blemishes which require a long purification? Yes!”
― Sister Emmanuel, The Amazing Secret of Purgatory

“be people who follow Our Lady’s path, so that others too may discover how beautiful it is, that it is worth following her, particularly our children and the future generations, because when we die we need to leave something good behind. This is already happening today.”
― Sister Emmanuel, The Forgotten Power of Fasting: Healing, Liberation, Joy . . .

“Every morning say the Prayer of Consecration to the heart of Mary. Do”
― Sister Emmanuel, The Forgotten Power of Fasting: Healing, Liberation, Joy . . .

“The Lord does not reproach you for having sinned, but for not having humbled yourself”
― Sister Emmanuel, Maryam of Bethlehem: The Little Arab

“What strikes me is that He made a truly delicious wine, not a cheap one, it was the best wine. This means that whatever He changes, He makes it into something marvelous, of great quality and beauty.”
― Sister Emmanuel, The Forgotten Power of Fasting: Healing, Liberation, Joy . . .

“our Lady doesn’t talk about theories. She takes her children by the hand and starts.”
― Sister Emmanuel, The Forgotten Power of Fasting: Healing, Liberation, Joy . . .

“Fasting on bread and water is a great act of mercy; however, it attracts even more merit when we do it in secret. The Virgin Mary says: “Do everything possible to ensure that no one knows that you are fasting.”
― Sister Emmanuel, The Forgotten Power of Fasting: Healing, Liberation, Joy . . .

“Then, Jesus showed her Hell and said, “There are in Hell all kinds of virtues, but there is no humility. In Heaven, there are all kinds of faults, but no pride.”
― Sister Emmanuel, Maryam of Bethlehem: The Little Arab

“You occupy yourselves with many things, but the soul is the least of them.” By doing this, we delay our purification while God, on His part, gives us every opportunity we need on earth to be sufficiently pure to appear before Him. Saint John of the Cross tells us in essence that if we accept all the opportunities that God gives us on earth to purify ourselves,”
― Sister Emmanuel, Maryam of Bethlehem: The Little Arab

“I rejoice with you and I thank God for this gift; and you, little children, I call to pray, pray, pray — until prayer becomes a joy for you. Thank you for having responded to my call.”
― Sister Emmanuel, The Forgotten Power of Fasting: Healing, Liberation, Joy . . .

“All of her crosses brought her into communion with the redemptive love of Christ.”
― Sister Emmanuel, Maryam of Bethlehem: The Little Arab

“At the beginning, without believing and with fear and defiance toward these young people whom I have chosen, then afterwards, most of you listened to me in your heart and began to carry out my maternal requests. But that did not last for long. Whenever I come to you my son comes with me, but so does Satan. You permitted, without noticing, his influences on you and he drives you on. Sometimes you understand that something you have done is not agreeable to God, but quickly you no longer pay attention to it. Do not let that happen, my children. Wipe from my face the tears that I cry in seeing what you do. Wake up to yourselves. Take time to meet with God in the Church. Come to visit in your Father’s house. Take the time to meet among yourselves for family prayer and implore the grace of God. Remember your deceased. Give them joy with the celebration of the Holy Mass. Do not look with scorn on those who beg you for a piece of bread. Do not turn them away from your full tables. Help them and God will also help you. Perhaps it is in this way that God will hear you,”
― Sister Emmanuel, The Forgotten Power of Fasting: Healing, Liberation, Joy . . .

“It is incredible to observe how much children know about being generous! This is not about making children fast on bread and water two days a week. It will, however, be important for them to see their parents fasting. I am sure they will be immediately overwhelmed by their questions: “Why fast?” “Me too!” and, “I also want to make a sacrifice!” Then they will give up candies, ice cream, they will not eat their favorite goodies, they will do without TV and video-games.”
― Sister Emmanuel, The Forgotten Power of Fasting: Healing, Liberation, Joy . . .

“May each one find his way to fast; he who smokes may abstain from smoking; he who drinks alcohol, have him not drink. Have each one give up something which is dear to him. May these recommendations be conveyed to the parish!” March 5: (to Jelena) “Pray and fast! Ask the holy spirit to renew your souls, to renew the entire world.” March 14: “Pray and fast so that the kingdom of God may come among you. Let my son set you aglow with his fire.” April 24: “So many people, after they have begun to pray, to be converted, to fast and to do penance here, quickly forget when they return to their homes and to their bad habits.” May 30: (to Jelena) “The priests should also visit families, more particularly those who do not practice anymore, and who have forgotten God. Priests should carry the Gospel of Jesus to the people and teach them how to pray. And the priests themselves should pray more and also fast. They should give to the poor what they don’t need.”
― Sister Emmanuel, The Forgotten Power of Fasting: Healing, Liberation, Joy . . .

“Whether we are believers or not, prayer is always on our heels.”
― Sister Emmanuel, Spiritual Warfare: The Express Lane to Union With God

“Here I would like to mention something. I questioned Vicka on this, one of the visionaries in Medjugorje, who also told me that those who go to hell, and she has seen hell herself, are only those who decide to go there. It is not God who puts someone in hell. On the contrary, He is the Saviour, He begs the soul to welcome His mercy and the sin against the Holy Spirit which Jesus speaks of and which cannot be forgiven is the absolute refusal of mercy and this in full awareness, full conscience.”
― Sister Emmanuel, The Amazing Secret of Purgatory

“It may help to drink tea or soup instead of cold water. We can add olives, nuts, seeds and fruits to the bread. Another great help is to prepare the fasting food the night before. Your neighbor’s coffee in the morning may distract you from your intention to fast, and you may even feel sad because there is no breakfast! On Tuesday and Thursday night, before we close our eyes, let us ask the Virgin Mary to help us; let us not feel glum about fasting, but instead think of the fruits and power that we put in our Mother’s hands. She is there and she listens to us. If she sees that we ask fervently and with a sincere heart, she will not hesitate to surprise us tomorrow, and the Queen will distribute her gifts widely.”
― Sister Emmanuel, The Forgotten Power of Fasting: Healing, Liberation, Joy . . .

“Our Lady has said: “Above all, dear children, I ask you to renounce the sin that dwells in you.” And also: “Many come here to Medjugorje to ask God for a physical healing, but some live in sin. They don’t realize they should seek first the health of the soul, which is the most important, and purify themselves. They should first confess and renounce sin. Then they can plead for healing” (January 5, 1984).”
― Sister Emmanuel, The Forgotten Power of Fasting: Healing, Liberation, Joy . . .

“No, dear children, when something is good, you have to persevere in the good and not think: God does not see me, he is not listening, he is not helping. And so you have gone away from God and from me because of your miserable interest.”
― Sister Emmanuel, The Forgotten Power of Fasting: Healing, Liberation, Joy . . .