Our Lady is here in two shades of blue and has a crown of stars above Her head. She parts Her hands that are folded, and a lighted cross is where Her Heart would be. She says: “Child, in the acceptance of every cross is the victory of Satan's defeat. The cross is the light on the path of Holy Love. The more you embrace the cross, which is God's Will, the deeper you are plunged in My Heart to be nourished and guarded. No cross comes to you against God's Will.”

Our Lady is here as Our Lady of Sorrows. She says: “Please join Me and give praise to Jesus as we pray for sinners farthest from conversion.” We prayed. “Dear children, tonight I come especially to ask your cooperation and your acceptance of the cross. It is through your yes to the cross, dear children, that My Heart is victorious. Therefore, My little ones, in every trial see My victory. Continue to pray, pray, pray. I'm blessing you now with My Motherly Blessing.” Our Lady then faded away.

Our Lady is here as Our Lady of Sorrows. She has the seven swords in Her Heart. She says: “Pray with Me for the conversion of all sinners.” We prayed. At the “Glory Be”, Our Lady rose up higher and the swords in Her Heart were illuminated by bright lights. “Dear children, join with Me now at the foot of the Cross, where you will find all humanity, though most do not recognize their place. Most do not praise the crosses in their lives. I invite you today to realize the great value in every cross that God gives you. Dear children, My Son's Church has entered its agony; separation and trial will be its hallmark in the coming year. I desire to take you into My Wounded Heart dear children. I desire that Our sorrows be united. I am praying for your intentions.” Our Lady blessed us and left.

Our Lady is here as the Sorrowful Mother. She says: “Praise be Jesus. Pray with Me now for all those considering abortion in this present moment.”

“Dear children, just as you suffer because you are unprotected from this wind [the winds were 35 mph as we prayed outside], so My unborn children suffer because they are unprotected in the womb. Please understand that I suffer, with every aborted child, the pain and the loss of life and love. My suffering is in My soul, and I grieve for them. Dear children, legal abortion is a greater threat to your country than any war, natural tribulation [storms, floods, tornadoes, etc.], or pestilence. Please pray that consciences are convicted of this. Today, I am blessing you with My Blessing of Holy Love.”

Our Lady comes as Sorrowful Mother in gray with many swords in Her Heart.

She says: “Praise be Jesus, My Son. My daughter, it is necessary that you understand I do not call My children into My Heart because all is well. Indeed, a great abyss yawns ever wider between Heaven and earth. I have come to call My children into the refuge of My Immaculate Heart to protect them from the dangers all around them. People count only that which costs human life as disaster, and loss of property as tragic. But the Refuge of My Heart keeps you from far greater harm – the loss of your soul.”

“Understand, the Eternal Father has predestined My Heart as the ark of these times. How quickly you, My children, would seek it if you saw My Heart as Physical Refuge. But, I have come to invite you to value the spiritual – the soul – salvation. Though you cannot see or touch these things, they are real – eternal – and the only pursuit of lasting value. Do not cast aside My invitation and chase after what you consider secure. Turn to Me, your Mother. I have suffered for love of you. I continue to do so. I extend the embrace of My Heart to each soul. I am blessing you.”

Our Lady comes as the Sorrowful Mother. She says: “Praise be to Jesus. I see you are using the new Rosary of the Unborn. I affirm to you, my daughter, that each ‘Hail Mary' prayed from a loving heart will rescue one of these innocent lives from death by abortion. When you use this Rosary [of the Unborn], call to mind My Sorrowful Immaculate Heart which continually sees the sin of abortion played out in every present moment. I give to you this special sacramental with which to heal My Motherly Heart.”

Maureen asks: “Blessed Mother, do you mean any ‘Hail Mary' or just one prayed on the Rosary of the Unborn?”

Blessed Mother: “This is a special grace attached to this particular Rosary [of the Unborn]. It should always be used to pray against abortion. You will please make this known.”

July 2, 2001 EVENING

Blessed Mother is here as Mary Refuge of Holy Love. She is holding the Rosary of the Unborn and says: “Praise be to Jesus.”

“You can be confident in using this Rosary [of the Unborn] and the attached attendant promise I have given you. Do not be abashed (shy) about propagating this Message.”

Note: In order to be a sacramental, it must be blessed by a Catholic priest.

Definition of “sacramentals” from the “Catechism of the Catholic Church”:

“Sacramentals are sacred signs instituted by the Church. They prepare men to receive the fruit of the sacraments and sanctify different circumstances of life. Among the sacramentals, blessings occupy an important place. They include both praise of God for His works and gifts, and the Church's intercession for men that they may be able to use God's gifts according to the spirit of the Gospel.”

(This Message was given in multiiple parts.)

Our Lady comes as the Sorrowful Mother. She has the Seven Swords in Her Heart. She says: “Praise be to Jesus.”

“Today, I invite you to understand that the Sorrows of My Heart are compounded by those of My children who do not choose Truth. This is how Satan separates My children from Me, so that they no longer regard Me with love or feel My Love.”

“My Love for each soul never changes – only sorrows for those who become disconnected from the Truth and, so too, My Motherly Love.”

“Dear little children, I invite you to see that the sword most tortuous that I suffer today is the same one that resulted in the swords I suffered when on earth. It is the sword of the lack of Truth in hearts. If hearts had accepted Truth in My day, I would not have been subjected to the emotional and spiritual cross that I accepted on behalf of mankind.”

“Simeon would not have had to deliver his dire prophecy. Joseph would not have had to transport Jesus and Me to Egypt. I would not have had to search for My Son, only to find Him uncovering Truths to scholars. My Son would not have had to carry His Cross, for no one would have condemned Him. Therefore, I would not have encountered Him as He carried the Cross. My Son would not have been crucified if hearts had accepted the Truth. If hearts had been convicted in the Truth, My Jesus would not have died on the Cross and His limp and lifeless Body would not have been taken down from the Cross. For the sake of Truth, My Son was buried.”

“Today it is no different. My Heart sorrows for the Victory of Truth over evil. Only then will life be secure in the womb. Only then will peace be secure in the world.”

Our Lady comes as Our Lady of Sorrows. She says: “Praise be to Jesus.”

“My daughter, My Heart suffered just as My Son's Mournful Heart continues to suffer today – for the abuse of authority and the compromise of Truth. These are the swords which still pierce My Heart even as I speak to you this morning. These swords will not be removed until My Son's Triumphant Return.”

“It is these sorrows which cause false religions, terrorism and silence in the face of many sins – sodomy, abortion and every form of transgression against Holy Love. Silence is the same as tolerance. Tolerance is the same as condoning.”

“So you see how My Heart mourns for the sake of mankind today. Evil does not waiver in its resolve to win over the heart of the world. You, who listen to Me, must make every effort to make Our United Hearts known so that the world can consecrate its goals to this good and turn away from evil.”

“My Son's Arm of Justice grows anxious and weary. I can barely hold it back. Take seriously My plea. I pray for all to recognize the Truth.”

Read Colossians 3:5-6

Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. On account of these the wrath of God is coming.

Our Lady comes as Our Lady of Sorrows. Before Her are two paths. One is narrow and filled with obstacles and dangers. Wild Beasts are on it. The other is more inviting – wider, no danger that is apparent. Our Lady says, “Praise be to Jesus.”

“The wider path you see does not seem to hold immediate danger. But many of its dangers are hidden! It seems to lead to salvation, but once on this path the soul is assaulted by Satan's deceit and is in grave danger. This path does not lead to salvation. The narrow path, though under attack, leads to Heaven. See the angels ready to assist the ones who make the choice of following this path.” (Now the path to Heaven is lined with angels). “The wider path that seems easier to follow opens onto Satan's snares and pitfalls.”*

“So it is, I suffer yet today for those of My children who make poor choices – choices which lead away from their salvation. I cannot choose for them or oppose their free will. Mankind has been given every grace to enable him to make the right choices – choices which lead to Heaven and around every obstacle. But, even when a most obvious grace – such as this apparition** is placed in the midst of the world, it is opposed, disbelieved and the Truth is concealed by lies.”

“Yes, My Heart mourns along with the Most Mournful Heart of My Son for those who foolishly choose the wrong path and travel it wholeheartedly – many with a Pharisaical spirit of self-righteousness.”

“Dear children, return to the Truth of the difference between good and evil. Influence those around you to do so! Hasten to your conversion.”

* Scripture suggestion to read by Spiritual advisor – Matthew 7:13-14
** The apparition site at Maranatha Spring and Shrine.

Matthew 7:13-14+

“Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is easy, that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard, that leads to life, and those who find it are few.”

+-Scripture verses suggested to be read by Spiritual Advisor.
-Scripture taken from the Ignatius Bible.

Our Lady comes as Our Lady of Sorrows. She says, “Praise be to Jesus.”

“I wish to further describe to you these two paths – the wide path which leads away from salvation and the narrow one which leads to salvation. Each path has its obstacles. The wide path, however, shows no sign of an obstacle unless the one who chooses it is astute. This path is full of self-indulgence, love of money, power, popularity and all the comforts of the world. The narrow path is a path of Truth. You see at the outset the swords and arrows and many pitfalls attendant to a journey upon this path.”

“You travel the narrow path with difficulty besieged by persecutions, lack of understanding, unpopularity and every sort of attack born of abuse to authority and the compromise of Truth. Certainly this narrow path appears to be one more difficult to travel. But remember the graces given by the angels which line this path. The wider path is not under the protection of grace. These are the difficult choices man has faced throughout the centuries. The difference is now you have Mary, Refuge of Holy Love to aid you along the way.”

Our Lady comes as Our Lady of Sorrows. She says: “Praise be to Jesus.”

“My greatest sorrow these days is mankind's propensity to please himself without regard for God and His Laws. Man uses every sort of rationalization to embrace sin without calling it a sin. He allows language to redefine good versus evil, thus obscuring the line of sin versus no sin. My Heart sorrows for the state of the conscience of the world. You do not see, dear children, that the path so many of you follow leads away from Jesus and your salvation. You are accepting popular opinions over God's Commandments. My Heart trembles at the thought of God's Justice.”

“During these times, please understand, that if you lend your support to one whom advances the cause of abortion or planned parenthood, you are guilty of these sins yourself. If you support politicians who are in favor of same-sex marriage, you support these sins as well. These days, morals and spirituality are bound up in a knot with politics. Holy Love is the way to undo the knot and make choices which appease My Sorrowful Heart.”