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“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 . . .

“You have forgotten all this my children. Satan has influenced you also in this. Do not let that happen! Pray with me! Do not deceive yourselves into thinking ‘I am good, but my brother next door is no good.’ You would be wrong. I, your Mother, love you and it is for that reason that I am warning you about this. Concerning the secrets, my children, these are not known by the people. But when they will learn of them, it will be too late. Return to prayer! There is nothing more important! I would dearly wish that the Lord would permit me to enlighten you a little more on these secrets, but the grace which is offered to you is already great enough. Think how much you have offended him. What are you offering to him of yourself? When was the last time you renounced something for the Lord? I no longer wish to reprimand you in this way, but I want to invite you once more to prayer, to fasting and penance.”
― Sister Emmanuel, The Forgotten Power of Fasting: Healing, Liberation, Joy . . .

“Always be content, in spite of what you may have to suffer.”
― 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.”
― Sister Emmanuel, The Forgotten Power of Fasting: Healing, Liberation, Joy . . .

“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

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― Sister Emmanuel, Maryam of Bethlehem: The Little Arab

“children, do not deviate from the way on which I am leading you. Do not recklessly walk into perdition. May prayer and fasting strengthen you so that you can live as the Heavenly Father would desire; that you may be my apostles of faith and love; that your life may bless those whom you meet; that you may be one with the Heavenly Father and my Son . .”
― 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

“Every morning say the Prayer of Consecration to the heart of Mary. Do it in the family. Recite each morning the Angelus (once),”
― Sister Emmanuel, The Forgotten Power of Fasting: Healing, Liberation, Joy . . .

“Often I’m asked: “Why bread and water?” Why not potatoes, lentils or rice? It is simple. As I said before, everything is connected to the eucharist, to the Bread of Life. Jesus didn’t say: “I’m the rice of life.” He said: “I’m the Bread of Life.” That’s why we eat bread on the days that we fast. Let’s not forget that Jesus is at the center of all that the Virgin Mary asks of us. By fasting on bread and water we become more capable of welcoming the Bread of Life.”
― Sister Emmanuel, The Forgotten Power of Fasting: Healing, Liberation, Joy . . .

“wanted to create of you an oasis of peace, love and goodness. God wanted you, with your love and with his help, to do miracles and, thus, give an example.”
― Sister Emmanuel, The Forgotten Power of Fasting: Healing, Liberation, Joy . . .

“Not only is spelt high in protein (15-21%), it is also rich in iron, magnesium and amino acids, potassium and Vitamin B. For many, spelt substitutes well for wheat since it contains far less gluten than wheat. In addition, spelt does not irritate the intestinal mucosa in the lining of the stomach and is a powerful immunological stimulant. Saint Hildegard, considered it “the king of cereals.”
― Sister Emmanuel, The Forgotten Power of Fasting: Healing, Liberation, Joy . . .

“To love is not sufficient. To love and to work, that is everything. To love is to plant the seed; to work is to germinate, grow, and bear the fruit.”
― Sister Emmanuel, Maryam of Bethlehem: The Little Arab

“We could eat those things we don’t like, to mortify gluttony, call or write to a person who is suffering of loneliness, patiently listen to a person who annoys us, place a fresh flower for the Virgin Mary on a domestic altar or at church. Learn by heart a passage of the gospels or a Psalm. What about meditating on the seven sorrows of the Madonna, reciting a decade of the rosary for a priest, or reading the life of the Saints, (Padre Pio to his spiritual children, recommended at least half an hour a day of spiritual reading).”
― Sister Emmanuel, The Forgotten Power of Fasting: Healing, Liberation, Joy . . .

“The love of the Lord burns so fiercely in the holy soul that it welcomes torment, suffering and pain no longer as misfortunes that they must flee, but, on the contrary, as welcomed and blessed tools that can be used for the sake of redemption.”
― 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 . . .

“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 . . .

“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 . . .

“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 . . .

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

“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 . . .