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Climbing the Mountain: Direction for Our Times
This book contains the fascinating story of how the rescue mission began and how it has blossomed into a worldwide apostolate under the watchful eye and in complete obedience to the Church.Also featured is Anne’s mystical experiences of heaven, along with her vision of the call to holiness that each of us must hear.This new version of the book has been re-structured and includes two parts containing new writing.Part Five, entitled “History of the Mission”, is updated to include the news of the most recent publications and events.Part Six, entitled “Articles Relating to the Mission”, includes a new article by Dr Mark I. Miravalle “The Lay Apostolate of Jesus Christ the Returning A Theological Commentary”.The parts of the book entitled “Heaven”, “Climbing the Mountain” and “Heaven Speaks” have not changed from the previous version.
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308 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2005
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Anne, a lay apostle
33 books10 followersKathryn Ann Clarke is an American writer living in Ireland, known for her young adult fiction and her work in domestic violence prevention, and also for her Catholic mystical writings published under the pseudonym "Anne, a lay apostle".
In September 2001, Clarke visited the town of Medjugorje in Bosnia-Herzegovina, a site of alleged apparitions of the Virgin Mary, and soon thereafter began to write messages which she has claimed are from Jesus, from the Virgin Mary, and from many other Catholic saints. Clarke stated she received these messages in prayer (as interior locutions).
In 2003 she began to publish them in ten books under the general title "Direction for Our Times as Given to 'Anne', a lay apostle", saying she was adopting a pseudonym to protect her family. The first four volumes were issued by CMJ Marian Publishers based in Chicago by May 2004. On October 15, 2004, "Anne" recorded the last message of the ten volumes, and several more volumes of the set were issued in December 2004. Volumes 5 and 8 were published in 2013.
Clarke also reported a new message for the world each month from December 2004 to August 2012.
Anne is a wife, mother of six, and a Secular Franciscan.
In September 2001, Clarke visited the town of Medjugorje in Bosnia-Herzegovina, a site of alleged apparitions of the Virgin Mary, and soon thereafter began to write messages which she has claimed are from Jesus, from the Virgin Mary, and from many other Catholic saints. Clarke stated she received these messages in prayer (as interior locutions).
In 2003 she began to publish them in ten books under the general title "Direction for Our Times as Given to 'Anne', a lay apostle", saying she was adopting a pseudonym to protect her family. The first four volumes were issued by CMJ Marian Publishers based in Chicago by May 2004. On October 15, 2004, "Anne" recorded the last message of the ten volumes, and several more volumes of the set were issued in December 2004. Volumes 5 and 8 were published in 2013.
Clarke also reported a new message for the world each month from December 2004 to August 2012.
Anne is a wife, mother of six, and a Secular Franciscan.
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September 17, 2017
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September 6, 2022
My church was giving away some books from its library, and I picked this up without knowing anything about it. I've never read something quite like it. There is an introductory part and an appendix part, all written by various people involved with "Anne," then there are the parts in the middle--the meat of the book--that are written by Anne. I assume that these are excerpts from the volumes she wrote, basically messages that she allegedly received from Jesus, Mary, and various saints, as well as visions of heaven. I know, sounds crazy. I am really skeptical of such things. On the one hand, I know there are people, probably most, that would immediately discount any notion of receiving heavenly messages. I wouldn't put myself in that category, because I do believe (Matthew 19:26) "with God, all things are possible." On the other hand, I don't automatically believe everyone that says they've had visions or messages. Again--skeptical!
But with this book, I probably lean more into the believer camp, while still retaining some skepticism. There are a few reasons for this. For one, the words in the book are just comforting and wise, among the most comforting and wise I have ever read. They just had the ring of truth, I guess is the best way I can describe it. They didn't sound like they were written by a crazy woman. The visions of heaven were fascinating to read--odd descriptions, but they also felt...true somehow. Although I feel people who supposedly "see" heaven--for example, those who have near-death experiences--are not exactly viewing it the way it is but in a way that can make sense to them now, in this life.
The other thing that seemed real to me was just how loving the words were. There were no harsh judgments, no "do [fill in the blank] or you're going to hell," no "if the world doesn't shape up, God is going to destroy everyone." This approach doesn't make sense. With God, it always helps to think of him as the ultimate good parent, who never makes mistakes like human parents. The vast majority of parents, even the really flawed ones, do not want to kill their kids for being bad. So why would God? Like any good parent, he just wants us to do better--to correct our behavior. He wants us to be happy, just like we want our kids to be happy. So I am doubtful of these people who have "messages" saying God is mad at us and going to strike us down. This book was all about God trying to draw us closer, forgiving us, and providing us with peace, joy and hope. It also mentioned many times how God is working, through humanity, to make our earth better here and now, not at some time in the future when he returns. This is an incredibly hopeful message, especially when so many people are saying that humanity is doomed. That's not how God sees us, so we should reject these tendencies toward despair.
But with this book, I probably lean more into the believer camp, while still retaining some skepticism. There are a few reasons for this. For one, the words in the book are just comforting and wise, among the most comforting and wise I have ever read. They just had the ring of truth, I guess is the best way I can describe it. They didn't sound like they were written by a crazy woman. The visions of heaven were fascinating to read--odd descriptions, but they also felt...true somehow. Although I feel people who supposedly "see" heaven--for example, those who have near-death experiences--are not exactly viewing it the way it is but in a way that can make sense to them now, in this life.
The other thing that seemed real to me was just how loving the words were. There were no harsh judgments, no "do [fill in the blank] or you're going to hell," no "if the world doesn't shape up, God is going to destroy everyone." This approach doesn't make sense. With God, it always helps to think of him as the ultimate good parent, who never makes mistakes like human parents. The vast majority of parents, even the really flawed ones, do not want to kill their kids for being bad. So why would God? Like any good parent, he just wants us to do better--to correct our behavior. He wants us to be happy, just like we want our kids to be happy. So I am doubtful of these people who have "messages" saying God is mad at us and going to strike us down. This book was all about God trying to draw us closer, forgiving us, and providing us with peace, joy and hope. It also mentioned many times how God is working, through humanity, to make our earth better here and now, not at some time in the future when he returns. This is an incredibly hopeful message, especially when so many people are saying that humanity is doomed. That's not how God sees us, so we should reject these tendencies toward despair.
March 11, 2022
It's about how the lay Apostle name Anne who find the Location and even receive messages from Jesus in Heaven. With Mother Mary and Aposles with Holy Saints.God Bless us all.Jesus Mary Joseph be our Guide to Holiness with all the Holy Apotlesand and Holy saints. Amen amen.
November 18, 2022
It took me along time to finish this book but there was lots of GOOD stuff in it!!
January 10, 2021
I read this book 2005 right after I was diagnosed with breast cancer. It strengthened me on my cancer treatment journey, and it greatly increased my faith in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
I felt the presence of God all the way.
Today I am breast cancer survivor for 15 years!
Praise be to God.
I love this book!
In Jesus Christ,
Madelyn
I felt the presence of God all the way.
Today I am breast cancer survivor for 15 years!
Praise be to God.
I love this book!
In Jesus Christ,
Madelyn
December 2, 2015
Although some of this seemed authentic, much of it seemed condescending.
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