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J3, 2011UNE 1
A photo of Gabrielle Bossis and the
book compiling
her communications with Jesus
I
was at a church meeting the other night, when the conversation briefly turned
to a certain book that one of the women had been reading little by little,
on a daily basis; it was a book filled with alleged messages from
Jesus to two women. After describing the book to me, I was
immediately reminded of a similar book that I often read over and over, for the
past 18 years, especially when I'm in need of spiritual
encouragement; that special book is called, "He and I". After the meeting, I went home and took
up my copy and slowly browsed over some of its passages... as always, my
heart was filled with God's peace.
For
those not familiar with this gem of a book, He and I is actually the published journal of a pious,
aristocratic French woman named Gabrielle Bossis. Gabrielle
was famous in her time and in her home country for having been a successful
playwrite and stage actress with a comedic flair. In her latter years she
reportedly heard the voice of Christ speaking to her regularly, especially
during her prayer time and devotions; it was an intimate relationship,
which lasted until shortly before her death in 1950.
While
still living, Gabrielle had maintained a strict discretion about her
experiences, and although her spiritual director had begun to publish
the words she heard from Jesus, her identity was kept a secret. He and I became a huge spiritual success and continues
to touch hearts up to the present day. Below are just a few quotes from
the messages spoken by Christ to Gabrielle - 'pearls' from the
book that I'd like to share with you...
'I am no longer on earth, so take my
place.'
(March 10, 1937)
'Don't get the idea that a Saint is a
Saint at every moment. But there is
always my grace... You
must aim at perfection. But the perfection of your nature.
This is the way you will please me.'
(April 9, 1937)
'Enjoy me. Give yourself a rest
from saying your prayers so you may enjoy my Love.'
(After Gabrielle received Holy Communion - April
28, 1939)
'When you ask, believe that I am good
enough to answer you,
otherwise you will deprive me of the
joy of giving.'
(June 3, 1939)
'Thank me spontaneously as you would
thank someone very dear to you.
I'm not just a messenger of suffering
as so many imagine. I am also the giver of
joys and I love your thanks, my
little children; don't deprive me of this.'
(After Gabrielle experienced a great joy - November
25, 1940)
'... I am the friend who does good in
the home and who sometimes
slips away before being
recognized and thanked.'
(September 14, 1944)
'If you suffer, I am there to suffer
with you. And this is my cross again -
this suffering in your
suffering. Share it with me, for everything depends on oneness.
And if you believe in my Love,
suffering will be sweet to you. It will seem like
a little return for what I have given
you...'
(September 28, 1944)
'... The weakness of your nature
causes you to fall, and it's the humble effort
you make to get up and go on,
the effort to please me that charms your Beloved.
And this is a joy, a joy for
God. Isn't that strange? Later on you will see.
Later on you will understand.
Believe in that "later on".'
(While Gabrielle was making a Holy Hour - September
6, 1945)
'Pray. Show an example of
heartwarming love. You remember
how good my mother and
St. Joseph were to all those who received them
during their travels. Long
afterward people remembered their visit.
They left a wake of
blessings all along their way.'
(September 12, 1945)
'Remember... I traveled all
your roads.'
(While Gabrielle was experiencing a moment of
sadness - February 13, 1947)
'But each day is a first
creation. Not one is like another.
I never stop creating. And
it is all for all of you. If I didn't hold you up, you
would cease to exist. Will you
love me enough to thank me for it?'
(While Gabrielle was enjoying the changing shapes
of clouds - September 30, 1948)
'My child, ponder more often on the
value of the present moment,
the danger of going back over the
past and the uselessness of gazing into the future.
Just live the little moment you hold
in your hands. Simply and lovingly.'
(March 30, 1949)
If
you enjoyed reading the above quotes, then I highly recommend you get the book
- He
and I will enrich your soul for the
rest of your life, if you read it with the eyes of faith. God bless!
Peter
@ Guadalupe
House at 11:11
PM
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