Patron Saints of Earthquakes

Message From Blessed Virgin Mary - 02/01/25 at 6:00pm

MARY:

Beloved Children,

In these times of great uncertainty, when natural phenomena intensify and the earth trembles beneath your feet, I urge you to seek refuge in prayer. Prayer is your shield against fear and a source of strength and peace. Turn to the heavenly Father with unwavering trust, for He alone is your refuge and protection.

My beloved children, with a Mother’s love, I remind you of the treasures the Holy Church has placed at your disposal, gifts from the heart of God to draw you closer to His divine grace. Among these is holy water, a sacred sign of God’s purifying love and protective presence. Use this blessed water with faith: sprinkle it upon your homes, your land, your families, and your journeys. Trust that as you do so, God’s grace flows to sanctify and safeguard you, surrounding you with His angels and divine care.

I invite you to pray with heartfelt devotion:

"By this holy water and by Thy Precious Blood, wash away all my sins, O Lord. May this water drive far from us the power of the evil one. Through the merits of Thy Most Sacred Heart and the intercession of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, may our homes, lands, and families be blessed, protected, and sanctified. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen."

Dear children, holy water is not an empty symbol. It is a sacramental, blessed through the prayers and authority of the Church, and a visible sign of God’s invisible grace. Through its use, the power of God flows to cleanse your hearts, protect your souls, and strengthen you in the face of temptation. It is a reminder of your baptism, where you were freed from sin and reborn as children of God.

In moments when darkness and confusion seek to cloud your faith, remain steadfast. Use holy water as a sign of trust in God’s mercy and as a weapon against the snares of the enemy. Let it sanctify your homes and hearts, drawing you into deeper union with the Sacred Heart of Jesus and my Immaculate Heart.

My dear children, Invoke also the intercession of St. Emygdius, amd St. Agatha, protectors against earthquakes, and St. Scholastica, guardian during storms and calamities. Through their prayers, may your hearts be strengthened, your minds enlightened, and your steps guided with prudence and wisdom.

Place your trust entirely in God’s providence and let nothing disturb your peace. I walk beside you on every step of your earthly journey. Call upon me, and I will shelter you under my mantle of maternal protection.

Be at peace, my beloved ones. Live in the joy of knowing you are loved, protected, and never alone. I bless you in the name of my Son, Jesus, whose Sacred Heart overflows with mercy for you.

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Theological Commentary

The message from the Blessed Virgin Mary is a profound call to embrace prayer, sacramentals, and the intercession of saints as means of drawing closer to God’s grace and protection. She emphasizes prayer as our refuge in times of trial, holy water as a sacred tool of purification and defense, and the saints as spiritual allies. Through her maternal guidance, she reassures us of her unwavering presence and God’s providential care, inspiring trust, faith, and steadfastness in the face of life’s uncertainties. This message aligns seamlessly with the Church’s teachings, offering both spiritual comfort and practical direction.

Biblical References

Prayer as Refuge:

• "The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge." (Psalm 18:2)

• "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God." (Philippians 4:6)

1. Holy Water as a Reminder of Baptism:

   • "I will sprinkle clean water upon you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleannesses." (Ezekiel 36:25)

   • "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." (Matthew 28:19)

2. Trust in God’s Providence:

   • "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding." (Proverbs 3:5)

   • "Cast all your anxieties on him because he cares for you." (1 Peter 5:7)

Catechism of the Catholic Church

1. The Power of Sacramentals:

   • "Sacramentals do not confer the grace of the Holy Spirit in the way that the sacraments do, but by the Church's prayer, they prepare us to receive grace and dispose us to cooperate with it." (CCC 1670)

2. Holy Water and Its Blessings:

   • "Holy water, as a sacramental, recalls the Sacrament of Baptism and is a means of sanctification and protection against evil." (CCC 1668)

3. The Intercession of Saints:

   • "The witnesses who have preceded us into the kingdom, especially those whom the Church recognizes as saints, share in the living tradition of prayer by the example of their lives, the transmission of their writings, and their prayer today." (CCC 2683)

Papal Encyclical Letters

1. Prayer as a Source of Strength:

   • "Prayer is the most powerful weapon we have, a treasure that is always available." (Misericordiae Vultus, Pope Francis, 2015)

2. Sacramentals and Holiness:

   • "The sacramentals sanctify everyday life, bringing the grace of God into moments of prayer and devotion." (Sacrosanctum Concilium, Pope Paul VI, 1963)

3. Call to Trust in Divine Providence:

   • "Let us entrust all our cares and trials to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, for His love never fails." (Haurietis Aquas, Pope Pius XII, 1956)