New – Insights Into The Book Of Heaven – Volume 5

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In this video our panel discuss the themes and new insights from Our Lord in Volume 5 of The Book of Heaven from the servant of God Luisa Piccarreta.

Hosted by Carol Kelso, our panel includes Sam Khadhouri, OCDS @dwsmetet and introducing Mary Zirkle of giftofdivinewill.com from America.

Our topics discussed were: Volume 5 is the shortest of the 36 volumes written by Luisa Piccarreta.   In the introduction, Luisa discusses her struggle with her human will to obey and write: “Lord, come to my help; bind this rebellious will of mine that always wants to resist holy obedience.”

This struggle is one that resonates with many of us.   She also highlights Jesus’ words to her confessor, urging him to focus on his mission and not lose interest in working with Luisa. Luisa writes, “Since my past confessor, Fr. Michele, was very occupied—during the years he directed me, when he could not come, the present confessor, Fr. Gennaro, would visit, though I never thought I would find myself in the hands of this one.” Jesus told her, “When I place victim souls in the hands of a confessor, their interior development must be continual. Therefore, tell him [her confessor, Fr. Michele]: either he corresponds to Me, or I will place you in the hands of someone else.”   Luisa must concentrate on her role as a victim soul supporting the Church and remain steadfast in her usual state. We encounter a powerful vision of the Church depicted as a woman who is suffering in bed. Luisa bears the important responsibility of holding the headboard of the Church’s bed, symbolising her significant role, as noted on October 24, 1903.   Jesus emphasises that we should be like angels, always present at our posts. On October 7, 1903, He told Luisa: “The angels, whether they achieve something or not, always fulfil their duties; they do not withdraw from the work entrusted to them by God for the custody of souls. Even if they see that, despite their continuous care, diligence, and assistance, souls are lost, they remain steadfast. They do not give greater or lesser glory to God depending on their success or failure, as their will is always fixed on carrying out the work assigned to them. The victim souls are like human angels who must repair, intercede, and protect humanity; whether they succeed or fail, they must not cease their work unless assured otherwise from on high.”  

We should not be discouraged, for we have the support of Our Lord, St Joseph, Our Lady, and all of heaven. This is reflected in the diary entry of March 19 and 20, 1903, where Jesus and St. Joseph console the Father in his difficulties.   Speaking of Jesus and Joseph leads us to the most valuable gem from Our Blessed Mother in this volume. Her lesson is to always keep our gaze focused on Jesus, as taught on June 30, 1903.   Throughout the teachings in the volumes, we return to the essence: it is all about love. Jesus asserts, “Love is everything for God and for man; if love ceased, life would cease,” as noted on March 23, 1903. We see that love is the driving force behind all divine actions, including creation, redemption, and sanctification.  

We are encouraged to do everything out of love for God and souls, as this reflects the Divine Will of operating (October 27, 1903). Jesus desires intimacy with us, saying to Luisa, who thought she was gluttonous, ‘Lord, I intend to refresh your suffering body within mine,’ in a message from June 6, 1903. He further instructs Luisa: “Let your memory be the bell that rings within you constantly, reminding you of what I have done and suffered for you, and of how many graces I have given to your soul, so you may thank Me and be grateful to Me, for gratitude is the key that opens the divine treasures.”  

This love leads to a total giving of oneself to Jesus in life, allowing Him to offer Himself back to the soul at her death, ultimately exempting her from Purgatory (July 3, 1903).   True love reaches a point where suffering for God is intertwined with joy, making one desire to suffer more (March 19, 1903). On May 11, 1903, Jesus discussed how an upright intention sanctifies everything, comparing it to a conductor guiding the spiritual music of the soul.  

Next, we examine the lesson on perseverance, shared on June 16, 1903. What renders the soul more dear, beautiful, lovable, and intimate with God is her perseverance in striving to please Him alone.   Then comes the lesson on disposition, outlined on May 8, 1903: when one disposes oneself to good, one receives good; and if one disposes oneself to evil, one receives evil.  

A lesson on detachment was provided on August 3, 1903: the more the soul strips herself of natural inclinations, the more supernatural and divine gifts she acquires.   The meanings behind the crowning with thorns suggest that there is no glory or honour without suffering.  (October 12, 1903).

We conclude with this encouraging message to souls living in the Divine Will from October 3, 1903: Jesus continues His life in the world, not only in the Most Holy Sacrament but also in the souls who are in His grace.