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Jesus encourages us to grow in holiness with his calm, practical advice. He emphasizes that he is truly with us always through everything.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"My children, would you like to know how to please me?\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJesus\u003cbr\u003eAugust 29, 2003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"I was a humble man, who walked your paths of difficulty, want and hardship. Many treated me badly, so I understand the pain of hurt. We had little money, so I understand the pain of hunger. I was different, so I understand the pain of isolation. Little ones, I am with you. I want to teach you things that souls of past times did not learn until they came to Heaven.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJesus\u003cbr\u003eAugust 17, 2003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"I wish to tell my souls about the joys of Heaven. My children, there is no bitterness in Heaven. Bitterness and distress are not intended for you, even on Earth. These are experienced by every soul at some point during their earthly time, but souls should not see bitterness and distress as the defining characteristics of their life. My child, if you feel you struggle often with these destructive patterns, you must spend time with me. 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People all over the world have commented on how these messages feel like personal letters specifically addressed to them from Jesus. This is a book you can pick up again and again and find each time that Jesus is directing you with fresh grace for your particular situation. This book contains the full compilation of all the monthly messages from Jesus Christ the Returning King as given to the world. A must-have for each ARK prayer group!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Walk in joy because as an apostle serving in this troubled world, you are entitled to every heavenly protection. My gratitude to you for your friendship is not something you can measure in earthly terms. 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This is a great gift to share with new people or to replenish your own stock of Volumes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes one of each of the following: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eVolume One: Thoughts on Spirituality\u003cbr\u003eVolume Two: Conversations with the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus \u003cbr\u003eVolume Three: God the Father Speaks to His Children; The Blessed Mother Speaks to Her Bishops and Priests\u003cbr\u003eVolume Four: Jesus the King; Heaven Speaks to Priests; Jesus Speaks to You\u003cbr\u003eVolume Five: Jesus the Redeemer\u003cbr\u003eVolume Six: Heaven Speaks to Families\u003cbr\u003eVolume Seven: Greetings from Heaven\u003cbr\u003eVolume Eight: Resting in the Heart of the Savior\u003cbr\u003eVolume Nine: Angels\u003cbr\u003eVolume Ten: Jesus Speaks to His Apostles\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Direction For Our Times","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42692445382,"sku":"setvolumes","price":70.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1831\/5839\/files\/CompleteSetoftheVolumes.png?v=1751903587"},{"product_id":"to-love-and-be-loved","title":"To Love and Be Loved","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-avenir\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAre you looking for a gift for someone who may not be practicing our faith but recognises goodness? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-avenir\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo Love and Be Loved: A Personal Portrait of Mother Teresa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, a new book written by Jim Towey, is a super choice to give your family and friends this Christmas.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis book chronicles how he met Mother Teresa and became engaged with her heroic efforts to \"see Christ in the distressing disguise of the poor,\" work that he continues to this day. \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-avenir\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the words of one apostle,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“This book is definitely required reading for all apostles of the Returning King. It’s so real. It brings Mother Teresa alive and helps you to see that Calcutta is everywhere. People need to feel loved.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-avenir\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHere's what Anne said about this book: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-avenir\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhy do I love this book?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-avenir\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBecause it’s honest. Jim Towey is truthful about his journey, where he began spiritually, and where his relationship with Mother brought him.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMy friends, when you find a story written honestly, you can give it to anyone. This book is that way. I ordered six copies of this book for my family members who do not practice their faith.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-avenir\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo me, this account reflects what Catholicism hopes to be in all of us. It also inspires because, again, it is a story about a real faith journey, as well as an honest, close up glimpse of Mother Teresa as a funny, devoted, and yes, also suffering woman, who never took her eyes off her job.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI loved it! I recommend it highly for us all. If you like our Apostolate, you will love this book!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Direction For Our Times USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47690925637969,"sku":"","price":17.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1831\/5839\/files\/ToLoveandBeLoved.png?v=1751910925"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1831\/5839\/collections\/christmas_card_booklet.jpg?v=1699995946","url":"https:\/\/directionforourtimes.myshopify.com\/collections\/christmas-2023.oembed","provider":"Direction For Our Times","version":"1.0","type":"link"}