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Mystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - Bk4 - Ch18 - Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh: What happened to the Gifts?The Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes how the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph distributed the gifts received from the Magi, and how they remained in Bethlehem until their departure for the Presentation at the Temple of the infant Jesus. Our Queen Mary tells us how the Holy Family saw money as a burden and provides a warning saying, "My daughter, by the divine light I knew, better than all other creatures, at what a low value the Most High esteems earthly blessings and riches. Therefore, in my holy liberty of spirit, I felt myself troubled a...2022-01-0721 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - Bk4 - Ch17 - Magi: The Presentation of the GiftsThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes how the Magi Kings returned to the cave of the Nativity to see and adore the child Jesus, offering the gifts and then returning home avoiding Jerusalem. The Blessed Virgin Mary tells us we can provide such gifts as well, saying, "My daughter, great were the gifts which the Kings offered to my most holy Son; but greater still was the affection with which they offered them and the mystery concealed beneath them. On account of all this, they were most acceptable to his Majesty. I wish that you also o...2022-01-0212 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - Bk4 - Ch15 - Gabriel tells of the MagiThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes how the Blessed Virgin Mary remained in the portal of the Nativity until the arrival of the Three Kings. Our Heavenly Queen also tells us, "...in the foregoing chapter, you have been instructed not to seek information from the Lord by supernatural means, neither in order to relieve any suffering, nor in order to satisfy a natural hankering of curiosity. Now I exhort you likewise not to yield, for any of these reasons, to the desire of performing any exterior action according to the promptings of nature. For in all t...2022-01-0224 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - Bk 4 - Ch14 - The Circumcision of Christ.The Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes how the Divine infant was circumcised and received the name, Jesus. The Blessed Virgin Mary tells us we need to make special use of this information saying, "...I wish you to consider attentively the blessed favor conferred upon you by being informed of the solicitous care and attention which I lavished upon my most holy and sweetest Son in the mysteries just now described. The Most High does not give you this special light in order only to be regaled by the knowledge of these mysteries but in order to i...2022-01-0117 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - Bk 4 - Ch13 - The decision regarding Jesus’ CircumcisionThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes how the Blessed Virgin Mary was informed of the Divine Will of the Lord, that His Onlybegotten Son should be circumcised, and she confer about it with St. Joseph and the Holy Name of Jesus is brought from Heaven. The Blessed Virgin Mary teaches us about how and what to ask in guidance from the Lord saying, "Take notice of the cautiousness with which I proceeded in my duties; since, as regards finding grace in the eyes of the Lord, a vast difference always remains between the efforts of other c...2021-12-3027 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - Bk4 - Ch12 - Satan misjudges the birth of JesusThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes what was concealed from the demon concerning the birth of Christ and the event leading up to Jesus' circumcision. The Blessed Virgin Mary reminds us our affection needs reverence, and our love for God should always contain holy fear. She said, "What I require of you, and all that remains for you to do, is, that you exert yourself in holy emulation to imitate this intercourse and reproduce in yourself the disposition of the angels, the purity of my husband, and to copy in yourself my life, as far as p...2021-12-2822 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - Bk 4 - Ch11 -Announcing the Birh of Our SaviourThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes how the Archangel Gabriel announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds. Why shepherds? The Blessed Virgin Mary tells us that many more could have been notified, if only they had lived different lives. She said, "...take notice of and ponder over the burning love of my most holy Son in communicating Himself to men as soon as He was born, in order to make them immediate partakers of the joyful fruit of his coming. Men do not know of this obligation, because few of them penetrate to the significance o...2021-12-2617 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - Bk4 - Ch10 - The Birth of ChristThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes the event of Christ our Savior's birth to the Blessed Virgin Mary in the town of Bethlehem. The Virgin Mary, Our Queen, reminds us that we really encounter Christ in the Eucharist demanding the same reverence we would show approaching the Child Jesus in person. She says, "Learn from my example the reverence, fear, and respect, with which you must treat Him, remembering how I acted, when I held Him in my arms; follow my example, whenever you receive Him in your heart in the venerable sacrament of the Holy E...2021-12-2435 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - Bk 4 - Ch9 - The Journey to BethlehemThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes the journey made by Mary and Joseph, in the company of their Guardian Angels, from Nazareth to Bethlehem. The Virgin Mary teaches us, "You know well, my dearest, that you have been incessantly instructed and exhorted by divine enlightenment to forget the terrestrial and visible and to gird yourself with fortitude (Proverbs 31:17), to raise yourself to the imitation of me, copying in yourself, according to your capacity, the works and virtues manifested to you in my life. This is the very first purpose of the knowledge which you receive in w...2021-12-1921 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - Bk4 - Ch8 - Caesar issues his edict and the Holy Family sets out for BethlehemThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes how the census declaration of Caesar Augustus was issued and the Holy Family's reaction and activities. The Blessed Virgin Mary explains, "My daughter, in all your discourse on my life, and in each of the chapters and mysteries so far rehearsed, you will find the admirable providence of the Most High and his fatherly love toward me, his humble servant. Although human capacity cannot fully penetrate and estimate the admirable works of such high wisdom, yet it must venerate it with all its powers, and must seek to participate in t...2021-12-1915 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - Bk4 - Ch7 - Mary prepares Jesus‘ clothingThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes how the Blessed Virgin Mary prepared the swaddling clothes and linens for the Divine Infant with her ardent desire to see Him born. The Virgin Mary tells us this is a good example of preparation of our sacramentals used during Mass. She said, "...bear in mind with what reverence you must handle all the things consecrated and devoted to the divine service; and at the same time estimate how reprehensible is the irreverence with which the ministers of the Lord offend in their disregard for the sacred objects. They should n...2021-12-1522 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - Bk4 - Ch6 - The Poverty of Mary and JosephThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes a conversation between Mary and Joseph regarding divine things. Joseph wished he could provide better surroundings for Christ. However, Mary explained to him that that’s not what God wanted. The Blessed Virgin Mary reminds us to imitate Christ and the Holy Family when considering material things, "...riches as well as poverty must be attributed to God and made use of in a holy and legitimate way for the glory of the Creator and Ruler of all things. If men would observe this rule of action nobody would be without the...2021-12-1320 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - B4 - Ch5 - An Angel straightens out JosephThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes how St. Joseph resolved to devote himself entirely to serving the Blessed Virgin Mary, but that Mary wanted to be of service and not served, and she describes the competition of love and humility that arose from it. The Virgin Mary reminds us again and again about the importance of humility in the eyes of God. She also laments the actions of some saying, "For without the trusty foundation of humility such treasures cannot be confided to any man. Let all your ambition be to humble yourself in your own e...2021-12-1119 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - Bk4 - Ch4 - Joseph apologizes to MaryThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes how St. Joseph asks for forgiveness from the Blessed Virgin Mary. She tells Joseph why she didn't say anything, and consoles Joseph. The Blessed Virgin Mary tells us that a lack of forgiveness on our part gives great offense to God. She says, "The cause of this reproach, which the Lord and I have to make against men, is the inhuman perversity of men in persisting to treat each other with so much want of humility and love. In this, they commit three faults, which displease the Most High very m...2021-12-0322 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - Bk4 - Ch3 - The Angel informs St. Joseph in a dreamThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes how the Archangel Gabriel spoke to St. Joseph in his sleep. Why in his sleep? The Blessed Virgin Mary teaches us to be mindful of maintaining our tranquility, which can interfere with our communication with God. She says, "...in what you have understood of this chapter, you have a sweet motive for praising the wonderful ways of God’s wisdom in afflicting and again consoling his servants and chosen ones; from both the one and the other, He most wisely and kindly draws for them increase of merit and glory. Bes...2021-12-0320 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - Bk4 - Ch2 - St. Joseph decides to leave MaryThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes how Mary remained silent, while St. Joseph`s anxiety continued to increase to the point where he decided he needed to leave. The Blessed Virgin Mary explains how the course of events built up the merits of the holy family, and we can learn from this experience, "...the example of my silence, which you have been writing about, should teach you to use it as a guide in your treatment of the favors and sacraments of the Lord, namely that you keep them concealed within your heart. Although it might a...2021-12-0120 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - Bk4 - Ch1 - Joseph Notices Mary‘s PregnantThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes the anxieties of Saint Joseph on account of the pregnancy of Most Holy Mary. Joseph turns to God for guidance as he battles inner turmoil seeing her pregnancy, yet he refuses to believe Mary has acted inappropriately. The Blessed Virgin Marys reminds us to always turn to Our Heavenly Father saying, "...most exalted are the thoughts and intentions of the Lord; his Providence with souls is sweet and powerful and He is admirable in the government of them all, especially of his friends and chosen ones. If mortals would strive t...2021-12-0122 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - Bk3 - Ch28 - Mary crushes Satan... again.The Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes how Satan, along with his 7 Legions persisted in tempting and trying to intimidate and scare the Blessed Virgin Mary to no avail. The Blessed Virgin Mary tells us that when we resist Satan and his demons they become extremely weak, "...the silence which the soul should maintain when the invisible enemies advance with their specious reasoning, should not prevent it from imposing silence upon them in the name of the Most High, and from commanding them to leave its presence in confusion. Therefore, I desire this to be your prudent b...2021-12-0127 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - Bk3- Ch27 - God strengthens Mary for coming temptationsThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes how God prepared the Blessed Virgin Mary to meet Lucifer in battle and how he began to persecute her. The Blessed Virgin Mary teaches us about resolve in fighting temptation saying, "The surest way of fighting the demon is to despise him, looking upon him as the enemy of the Most High, who has lost all fear of God and all hope of good; who in his stubbornness has deprived himself of all means of recovery and is without sorrow for his wickedness. Relying on this indubitable truth you should s...2021-11-3038 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - Bk3 - Ch26 - Mary‘s enemies take noticeThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes how the demons, led by Satan, held a meeting in Hell to develop a strategy against the Blessed Virgin Mary. Our beloved Queen reminds us that the powers of Hell pursue us continuously, "My daughter, I wish that you be very cautious and watchful in regard to the ignorance and darkness, by which the demon commonly ensnares mortals and makes them forget their eternal salvation and the continual danger of its loss through his persecutions. Men are lost in forgetful rest and sleep as if there were no vigilant and p...2021-11-2919 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - Bk3 - Ch25 - The Journey back to NazarethThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes the journey back to Nazareth, and especially how the Virgin Mary dealt with people having difficulties, or perhaps difficult people. The Blessed Virgin Mary says, "My daughter, the faithful souls, and children of the Church, who know God, must make no distinction of time, place or occasions in the practice of faith and the other virtues connected with it. For God is present in all things and fills them with his infinite being (Jeremiah 23:24), and in all places and circumstances faith will enable them to see and adore Him in s...2021-11-2813 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - Bk3 - Ch24 - Mary prepares to leave ElizabethThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes the day the Blessed Virgin Mary prepared to leave the house of Zachariah and Elizabeth. The Blessed Virgin Mary tells us we need to obtain and remain in a state of readiness to God's will. She says, "My daughter, the happy souls which God has chosen for his intimate friendship and perfection must keep themselves in continual readiness and peace, in order to perform all that his Majesty may ordain without hesitation or delay. That is what I did when the Most High commanded me to leave the beloved retreat o...2021-11-2414 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - Bk3 - Ch23 - The naming of John the BaptistThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes the council and instruction the Virgin Mary gave to St. Elizabeth as her exit draws near. The child John is circumcised and given his name and Zachariah prophesies. The Blessed Virgin Mary instructs us in our need to be dead to the world saying, "Your Spouse, my dearest daughter, does not wish your ears to be enthralled by deceitful earthly talk, nor contaminated by the flatteries of the world. Therefore I desire that you keep them closed and well guarded against all these poisonous influences. If your Lord is pleased t...2021-11-1927 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - Bk 3 - Ch22 - The Birth of John the Baptist.The Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes the birth of St. John the Baptist, and the Blessed Virgin Mary's activities during the event. The Blessed Virgin Mary continues to warn us about the avoidance of sin, and about the dangers of being misled saying, "...do not be surprised, that my servant John feared and hesitated to come into the world. Life can never be loved by the ignorant devotee of the world in the same degree, as the wise, in divine science, abhor and fear its dangers. This science was eminently possessed by the Precursor of my m...2021-11-1818 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - Bk 3 - Ch21 - Elizabeth asks Mary to stayThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes how St. Elizabeth asked the Blessed Virgin Mary to remain with her, and they discussed Elizabeth's pending childbirth. The Blessed Virgin Mary instructs us on prayer. How praying in the correct manner, is never offensive to God. She says, "My daughter, whenever our desires arise from loving affection and are accompanied by a good intention, the Most High is not offended at our making them known, as long as it is done with submission and resignation to the dispositions of his divine Providence. When the soul presents itself before the L...2021-11-1713 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - Bk3 - Ch20 - Mary‘s impact of those around herThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes some of the special favors which the Blessed Virgin Mary conferred upon several people in the house of Zachariah. The Blessed Virgin Mary tells us we need to always be ready to do good for the souls around us. She said, "My dearest daughter, within two limits as if within two extremes, all the harmony of your powers and wishes must move. They are: to preserve yourself in the grace and friendship of God and to seek the same good fortune for others. In this let all your life and a...2021-11-1713 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - Bk3 - Ch19 - Conversations between Mary and ElizabethThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes some of the conversations the Blessed Virgin Mary had both with the angels of her guard and with her cousin Elizabeth. The Blessed Virgin Mary continually stresses the importance and benefits of humility, also right-sized relationships with others, and prudent use of time. She said, "According to this doctrine you must so regulate your terrestrial occupations, whatever they may be, that you do not lose your time, which can never be recovered. Whether you eat, labor, rest, sleep or watch, in all times and places, and in all occupations, adore, r...2021-11-1620 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Conception - Bk3 - Chapter 18 - Mary‘s arrangments at Zachariah‘s houseThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes how the Virgin Mary arranged her daily exercises when she stayed at Zachariah and Elizabeth's house. Also, how she and St. Elizabeth exchanged in service and humility. Regarding humility, the Blessed Virgin Mary tells us, "...the favors of the Most High and the knowledge of his divine mysteries, in the attentive souls, engender a kind of love and esteem of humility, which raises them up with a strong and sweet force, like that which causes fire to ascend, like the gravity which causes a stone to fall, each of them s...2021-11-1521 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - Bk3 - Ch17 - Elizabeth‘s Greeting and John LeapsThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes the salutation given to St. Elizabeth by the Blessed Virgin Mary and the simultaneous sanctification of John the Baptist. The Blessed Virgin Mary instructs us on the value of grace and our need to guard it as a priceless treasure, "There are no terms of human language equal to the task of expressing what participations and perfections of God are contained in sanctifying grace. It is little to say that it is more pure and spotless than the snow; more refulgent than the sun; more precious than gold or precious s...2021-11-1425 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - Bk3 - Ch16 - The Journey to Visit ElizabethThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes the journey the holy couple undertook when the Blessed Virgin Mary and Joseph went to visit St. Elizabeth ending with the entry of Zachariah's house. The Blessed Virgin Mary teaches us, "...whenever the creature holds in proper esteem the good works and the services, which the Lord commands for his glory, it will feel within itself great facility of operation, great sweetness in undertaking them, and a readiness and alacrity in continuing and pursuing them. These different feelings then give testimony of their being truly useful and commanded by God. B...2021-11-1424 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - B3 - Ch15 - God asks Mary to visit ElizabethThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes how the Virgin Mary was informed of the will of God that she go and visit St. Elizabeth. How Holy Mary asked her husband Joseph for permission to go, yet our of prudence told him nothing about any of the other things that had been happening including the Annunciation. The Virgin Mary explained the importance of obedience in life, "Happy is the soul, to which the Most High manifests his holy and perfect will; but more happy and blessed is he, who puts into execution, what he has learned. In m...2021-11-1316 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - B3 - Ch14 - Mary‘s Care for the IncarnationThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda: describes the attention and care which the Blessed Virgin Mary bestowed upon the fruit of her womb. Our Heavenly Queen reminds us that we always need to show God the proper reverence, recalling that He is present in all our dealings. He says, "...I wish you so earnestly to acquire and which shall teach you to understand profoundly, what decorous reverence is due to God. I remind you once more, that this science is very hard to learn and little coveted by men on account of their ignorance; for from there, t...2021-11-1215 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - Bk3 - Ch13 - Beatific Vision Differences between Mary and JesusThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes the different states and the beatific visions she experienced compared to that of Christ and also discusses special capacities she had, and we can have. The Blessed Virgin Mary tells us that God doesn't want to wait for the end of our lives to begin rewarding us with special capacities, "For if the creature, as soon as it obtains the use of reason, begins to advance toward the Lord as it should, directing its footsteps in the path of life and salvation, his Most High Majesty will issue forth to m...2021-11-1233 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - Bk3 - Ch12 - Christ‘s ConceptionThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes Christ's conception and His very first activities. The Blessed Virgin Mary tells us that we need to reflect on the Incarnation and take care, "Above all, I ask of you, my dearest, to do that which is most acceptable to the Lord and most pleasing to me; that you grieve, and in sweet affection mourn over the gross ignorance and dangerous tardiness of the sons of men; over the ingratitude also of the children of the Church, who, having received the light of the divine faith, yet live in such i...2021-11-1125 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - Bk3 - Ch 11 - The AnnunciationThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes the events of the Annunciation. The Blessed Virgin Mary challenges us to personalize the coming of the Messiah. She says, "I wish however my dearest, that you turn your attention toward yourself and consider, how God humiliated Himself and came into my womb, not only for myself alone but for you as well. The Lord is infinite in his mercy and his love has no limit, and thus He attends and esteems and assists every soul who receives Him, and He rejoices in it as if He had created it a...2021-11-1032 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God -The Incarnation - Bk3 - Ch10 - The Archangel Gabriel is sentThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes how God sent the Archangel Gabriel to gain Mary's consent and how it differed from the other commands he gave to his angels. The Blessed Virgin Mary tells us that she was not in anyway expecting of suspecting what was about to happen; quite the contrary, she explains, "Remember, I was far from imagining, that the Most High had designed me for the dignity of Mother of God; and this was my state of mind although He had already promised his speedy coming into the world and although He had c...2021-11-0817 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - B3 - Ch9 - Mary‘s made Queen of the UniverseThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes how God renewed all His favors and benefits in the Most Holy Mary. As the ultimate preparation for the Incarnation, God made her the sovereign and Queen of all the universe. The Blessed Virgin Mary explains to us that God is ready and willing to enrich each and every one of us, "[God] has created such a variety of visible goods in order that they might serve those who serve Him; and especially when she considers how many hidden treasures He has in readiness in the abundance of his sweetness (P...2021-11-0814 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - Bk3 - Ch8 - The preparation cont. Pt8 - Mary pleads for the IncarnationThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda continues describing Mary's preparation through grace for the pending Annunciation of the Archangel Gabriel. God asked Mary to come closer, and The Blessed Virgin reminds us that He asks the same of us, His chosen one, to come closer as well, "For He derives just as great pleasure from their deeds, as when a father rejoices in his beloved and well-behaved son, whom he looks upon many times with great affection; or as an artist, when he beholds with pride the perfect works of his hands; or as a king, who i...2021-11-0717 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - Bk3 - Ch7 - The spiritual adornment of Mary Pt 7The Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda continues her description of the preparation of Mary for the Annunciation. The Blessed Virgin Mary reminds us that we are the obstacle when it comes to God's grace and generosity, "[God] can enrich innumerable others just as He has enriched my soul, and yet infinitely more will remain. Although He will give to no creature as much as He has conferred upon me, it is not because He is not able or does not wish, but because no one will dispose himself for his grace as I did. But the Almighty i...2021-11-0618 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - Bk3 - Ch6 - God‘s preparation of Mary continues Pt6The Venerable Sister of Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes the next day of the novena of the preparation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It's the preparation for the Annunciation which is about to take place. The Blessed Virgin Mary reminds us, "...see that you bear ever in mind, that no matter how great and rare are the favors received from the Most High, you do not despise the danger of sin nor contemn the solicitous and humble performance of the ordinary duties of precept and charity. For these do not oblige you to leave the presence of God: f...2021-11-0514 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - Bk 3 - Ch5 - God‘s Promise, Mary‘s preparation Pt5The Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes the 5th day of Mary's preparation for the Incarnation, and how she pleaded with God for the sake of the human race and for the coming of the Messiah. The Virgin Mary tells us, "...you must strive, with all your power, to imitate me in the works, which I performed by the aid of these great and wonderful blessings. Pray and sigh for the eternal salvation of your brethren, and that the name of my Son may be extolled by all and known to the whole world. You must establish t...2021-11-0417 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - Bk3 - Ch4 - Our Lord continues Mary‘s preparation Pt4The Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda continues her explanation of the preparations God made in readying the Virgin Mary for the Annunciation. The Blessed Virgin Mary lamented, "...the Most High gave me such a deep insight into his goodness, which drew Him as with an infinite force to enrich men, and when He showed me the want of correspondence and the dark ingratitude of the mortals. When I turned from the consideration of this most liberal condescension of the Most High, to the perception and understanding of the foolish hard-heartedness of the sinners, my soul was pierced w...2021-11-0311 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - Bk3 - Ch3 - Mary‘s preparation for the Incarnation Pt3The Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes how God continued to prepare the Blessed Virgin Mary for the upcoming visit from the Archangel Gabriel. The Blessed Virgin Mary reminds us, "These sacraments, my dearest, I manifest to you in order to encourage you to imitate me, as far as is possible with your weak forces aided by grace. Look upon the works, which you have learned of, as a pattern and example to be closely followed. Meditate much, and weigh over and over again as well in the light of grace as in that of reason, how e...2021-11-0214 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - Bk3 - Ch2 - Mary‘s preparation for the Incarnation Pt2The Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda continues her description of the preparation (through grace) of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who was unaware that she was being prepared and what she was being prepared for. The Blessed Virgin Mary, reminds us of something very important when reflecting on creation, "...I wish you to perceive the admirable order of his wisdom in the creation of man. Take notice, therefore, that his Creator made him out of nothing, not in order to be a slave, but in order to be the king and the master of all creation (Genesis 1 26), and i...2021-11-0114 minMystical City of GodThe Mystical City of God - The Incarnation - B3 - Ch1 - Mary is prepared for the Incarnation Pt 1The Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus attempts to explain nine very special days in the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary. I say "attempts" because Sister Mary herself tells us this is actually beyond our comprehension. The Blessed Virgin Mary tells us, "What I wish of thee today is to take notice how I used this knowledge and to imitate me according to thy power with the help of the infused light, which thou hast received for this purpose. Profit by the knowledge of creatures by making of them a ladder to ascend unto God thy Creator; so that...2021-11-0120 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - Volume 2 - IntroductionThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda discusses the ongoing difficulties and attacks she underwent in writing the history of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the City of God. She reveals directions she received from heaven. When these directions are given to an individual they are personal, when they're written down under obedience they're intended for the world. An angel said to her, "...thy Spouse does not wish to set thee any limit, but it is his pleasure, that thou dwell in the infinite regions of his Divinity and that thou roam about and disport [amuze] thyself through the i...2021-10-3140 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - What was said about this bookTwo Professors of Theology from Louvain University in France said it best, "Combined with this simplicity are found many doctrines and valid proofs, free from contradictions and not easily found in other writings. This History explains more than a thousand difficulties in Holy Scripture, in a manner equally natural and wonderful. At every step are encountered exquisite interpretations, until now unknown, and which had been hidden beneath the mere letter, but are laid open in these writings and brought to the light. In short, the whole work is a beautiful web of scripture passages which, though spun from its...2021-10-3110 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Conception - Bk 2 - Ch24 - The Virgin Mary in Proverbs 31 Pt2.The Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda concludes her comments on Proverbs 31, which is the last chapter in Volume 1, The Conception. The Blessed Virgin Mary teaches us, "...yet I wish, that you write in your inmost heart, as well that which you have declared, as also that which you have omitted, and I wish that you put it into practice. For this purpose it is necessary, that you live retired within yourself, forgetful of all the visible and terrestrial things, most attentive to the divine light, which assists you and protects your sensible faculties with double vestments against t...2021-10-2627 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Conception - Bk2 -- Ch23 - Mary and the woman in Proverbs 31The Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda shares an explanation of Proverbs 31. The Lord explained how it relates to the married life of the Blessed Virgin Mary. "As soon as the Princess of heaven, Mary, found Herself so unexpectedly in the new state of matrimony, She raised her pure soul to the Father of light for illumination and direction in the fulfillment of all its obligations according to his pleasure. In order to give me some insight into her holy thoughts at this time, the Lord referred me to the last chapter of the Proverbs, in which Solomon o...2021-10-2118 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Conception - Bk2 - Ch22 - Mary and Joseph‘s MarriageThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda explains the details of the selection and marriage of Mary and Joseph. How old was Joseph? More importantly their interior lives.The Blessed Virgin Mary tells us that our state in life, or our vocation, is no hindrance to the level of holiness we can achieve, "...in the example of the matrimonial life wherein the Most High placed me, you find a reproof for those souls, who allege their life in the world as an excuse for not following perfection. To God nothing is impossible, and nothing is likewise i...2021-10-2121 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Conception - Bk2 - Ch21 - God asks Mary to get MarriedThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda explains how God asked the Virgin Mary to enter into marriage (before Joseph was chosen) and Mary's reaction. The Blessed Virgin Mary tells us, "...most high and venerable are the judgments of the Lord, and they should not be scrutinized by mortals, since they are impenetrable. His Majesty commanded me to enter the state of matrimony and at the same time concealed from me the sacrament dependent upon entering it."She went on to say, "I was aware that God is superior to all creatures and that He had n...2021-10-1918 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Conception - Bk2 - Ch20 - Mary‘s Dark Night Ends - Suffering is ExplainedThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Agreda takes us up to what's near the end of Mary's time at the Temple in Jerusalem. Mary has suffered for years, and the angels and God explain suffering to her. The Blessed Virgin Mary explained, "Accept then, my dearest, this doctrine and engrave it deeply into your heart. Understand that as a daughter of the Most High, as a spouse of my Son, and as my disciple, even if from no other motive, you must acquire the precious gem of suffering and thus become pleasing to your Lord and Spouse. I...2021-10-1918 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Conception - Bk2 - Ch19 - The death of St. AnneThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes how Mary was able to visit her mother St. Anne at her death bed. She also tells us about how God intervened to improve Mary's life at the Temple in Jerusalem, but how Mary saw the difficulties as great advantages.The Blessed Virgin Mary's instruction included, "...the most valuable science of man is to know how to resign himself entirely into the hands of his Creator, since He knows why he has formed him and for what end each man is destined. Man’s sole duty is to liv...2021-10-1723 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Conception - Bk2 - Ch18 - Mary is bullied and what was behind itThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Agreda describes how Mary was mistreated by the other girl at the Temple. She provides an inside look, at both the material and the supernatural elements at work. The Blessed Virgin Mary explained to her, "...show yourself most meek, peaceful and agreeable toward those, who molest you; esteem them truly in your heart, and do not take vengeance on your Lord by taking vengeance on his instruments, nor despise the inestimable jewel of injuries. As far as lies in you always give good for evil (Romans 12:14), benefits for injuries, love for hate...2021-10-1332 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God, The Conception, Bk2, Ch 17 - Mary encounters her 1st dark night of the soulThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes how the Princess of Heaven begins to suffer affliction. How God hid Himself (without leaving) from the Blessed Virgin Mary and how she responds with her sweet and amorous sighs."My daughter, all goods are estimated according to the appreciation in which creatures hold them; in so far they value them, as they know them to be good. But since there is only one true Good, and all the others merely fictitious and apparent, it follows, that only the highest Good is to be appreciated and recognized. Then o...2021-10-0817 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Conception - Bk2 - Ch 16 - The Death of St. Joachim and the Merit of SufferingAs she returns to the happenings at the Temple in Jerusalem, the Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes the death of St. Joachim, six months after the Virgin Mary entered the Temple. The Blessed Virgin Mary teaches us about the merit of suffering saying, "My daughter, renovate many times in the secret of your heart your esteem for the blessing of tribulations, which the hidden providence of God dispenses for the justification of mortals. These are the judgments justified in themselves (Psalm 18:10-11) and more valuable than precious stones and gold, sweeter than the honeycomb, to those w...2021-10-0728 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Conception - Bk2 - Ch 15 - Other Visions of Angels the Virgin Mary enjoyedThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes other kinds of visions and communications the Blessed Virgin Mary experienced with the angels of her guard. The Blessed Virgin Mary tells us we need to be both mindful and grateful for the many favors angels do for us."Admirable is the love, the fidelity, and the solicitude with which the angelic spirits assist mortals in their necessities; and most horrible is the forgetfulness, ingratitude, and grossness on the part of men in failing to acknowledge this debt." - the Blessed Virgin Mary.2021-10-0621 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Conception - Bk2 - Ch 14 - Part 2 - Types of Visions Mary EnjoyedThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Agreda continues exploring the different types of visions of God the Blessed Virgin Mary experienced during her life. The Blessed Virgin Mary gave Sister Mary a word of caution saying, "...you have a certain rule of action in regard to the visions and revelations of the Lord, and it demands two precautions. The one consists in you subjecting these relations to the examination and the judgment of your confessors and superiors, asking the Most High with a lively faith, that He give them light to understand his divine will and truth to...2021-10-0524 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Conception - Bk2 - Ch 14 - Part 1 - Types of Visions Mary EnjoyedThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Agreda explores the different types of visions of God the Blessed Virgin Mary experienced during her life. The Blessed Virgin Mary went on to encourage Sister Mary saying, "This is the science and divine philosophy taught to you by the visits of the Most High and in it, you will feel the force of the divine fire, which should never through your fault and your negligence, be allowed to become extinguished in your bosom. Be alert, dilate your heart, gird yourself with fortitude in order to be commissioned with great undertakings and...2021-10-0526 minMystical City of GodThe Mystical City of God - The Conception - Book 2 - Ch 13 - The Gifts of the Holy SpiritThe Gifts of the Holy Spirit, "…are the emanations of the Divinity communicating themselves to, and transforming the holy souls, on their own part they do not admit of any limitation but only on the part of the subject upon which they act. If the creatures would empty their hearts of earthly love and affections, although their heart is limited, they would participate without measure in the torrent of the infinite Godhead through the inestimable gifts of the Holy Ghost." – The Blessed Virgin Mary2021-10-0128 minMystical City of GodThe Mystical CIty of God - The Conception - Bk2 - Ch 12 - The Virtue of TemperanceRegarding the virtue of temperance, "Therefore be careful, my dearest, and watch for the divine light in all your actions, and don't let any of your powers be induced to activity merely by pleasure and inclination; but always act according to reason and for the glory of the Most High in all things necessary for the conduct of your life; in eating, in sleeping, in dressing, in speaking, in hearing, in desiring, in correcting, in commanding, in speaking: let all be governed in thee by the light and the pleasure of the Lord God, and not by your own."...2021-09-2929 minMystical City of GodThe Mystical City of God - The Conception - Bk 2 - Ch 11 - The Virtue of Fortitude"...if you seek attentively to obtain a full understanding of the excellence and the propriety of the virtue of fortitude, as is my wish, you shall come into the possession of a most efficient check for the guiding of your irascible affections; for these are the passions, which are most easily moved to action and are most apt to overstep the bounds of reason."- The Blessed Virgin Mary 2021-09-2819 minMystical City of GodThe Mystical City of God - The Conception - Bk 2 - Ch10 - The Virtue of JusticeAn in-depth look at the virtue of Justice. In it, The Blessed Virgin Mary warns us about a lack of justice in our offerings to God. Our Queen said, "…you have included a copious summary to direct your intercourse with people and your worship of the Most High. In regard to this latter I remind you, my dearest, that the supreme majesty of the Omnipotent is highly indignant at the offenses of mortals, who forget the veneration, adoration, and reverence due to Him. If some of them do render it, it is so coarse, inattentive and discourteous, that they do...2021-09-1729 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God, The Conception - Bk 2 - Ch 9 - The Virtue of PrudenceThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes what she was taught about the virtue of prudence and its different forms and applications, and how the Blessed Virgin Mary applied prudence throughout her life.The Blessed Virgin Mary described prudence by saying, "Let this light guide you through the midst of the darkness of human ignorance, so that you may not be disturbed or confounded by the luring passions, nor especially by the malice and snares laid in front of you by the watchful malice of your enemies, seeking to infect your understanding. Not to be e...2021-09-1729 minMystical City of GodThe Mystical City of God - The Conception - Bk 2 - Ch8 - The Virtue of CharityWhat a great chapter! The Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus describes the virtue of charity (queen of the virtues) in the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Blessed Virgin gives us a list to consider:"I desire that you exert your utmost powers to copy within your soul, with the greatest perfection, all that you have learned of my charity.""In order that you may be sure that you love Him perfectly and truly, search within yourself for the following signs and effects of that love; whether your thought and meditation dwell continually on God, whether his...2021-09-1027 minMystical City of GodThe Mystical City of God - The Conception - Bk 2 - Ch 7 - The Virtue of HopeThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes the virtue of hope as it was found and practiced by the Blessed Virgin Mary. Our Heavenly Queen tells us that hope sits between despair and presumption advising us, "Between these two dangerous extremes hope directs us in the safe way, maintaining us in the confident belief on the one hand that God will not deny to ourselves what He has promised to all, and on the other, that the promise was not made unconditionally and absolutely, but requires our exertion and effort to merit its fulfillment as far as i...2021-09-0614 minMystical City of GodThe Mystical City of God - The Conception - Bk 2 - Ch 6 - The Virtue of FaithThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus describes the Blessed Virgin Mary’s faith. Not only it’s immensity, but how God assisted her with opportunities to use her faith to grow in merit. When act simply out of knowledge, our actions lack merit because we’re acting according to our senses. Actions of faith, allow us to go beyond our senses, and still act with firm resolve.“Faith illumines and ennobles the understanding of man, since it directs him in the darkness of his natural ignorance, not to stray from the way, and it elevates him above himself...2021-09-0123 minMystical City of GodThe Mystical City of God - The Conception - Bk 2 - Ch 5 - The Nobility of VirtueThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus tells about the virtues and virtuous dispositions of the Virgin Mary, and the different types of virtue. She gets into more specific events in later chapters. Our Heavenly Queen tells us about the importance of developing our virtues and the capacity for virtue, which are separate. “Consider and always remember the great nobility of virtue, how it so enlightens and beautifies the soul, that even if there were no other gain or object, the desire of possessing it for its own sake would be entirely justifiable. Now, that which exalts virtue beyo...2021-08-3111 minMystical City of GodThe Mystical City of God - the Conception - Bk 2 - Ch 4 - Mary‘s Life in the TempleLife in the Temple of Jerusalem 10 BCThe Blessed Virgin Mary requested that Simeon and her teacher Anne prescribe for Her an order of life and to direct Her in the occupations. The priest and her instructress, having considered her petition (with the aid of grace) desired to regulate the exercises of this heavenly Child of only three years. She was given a daily schedule a routine which she exceeded.The Virgin Mary told the Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus, "In the works of performing more than is required by duty, obligation, or need, after...2021-08-3024 minMystical City of GodThe Mystical City of God - The Conception - Bk2 - Ch 3 - How to perfectly fulfill your vowsThe Blessed Virgin Mary answers the Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus' question about how to perfectly fulfill her vows and the demands of religious life. This is excellent info for the layperson as well."My dear daughter, I will not deny thee the instruction you ask of me with the desire of putting it into practice; but do thou receive it with an appreciative and devout mind, ready to follow it indeed." - The Blessed Virgin Mary 2021-08-2728 minMystical City of GodThe Mystical City of God - The Conception - Bk 2 - Ch 2 - Mary‘s espousal to GodMary, having arrived at the temple, is taken up to Heaven and espoused to God. She is the daughter of the Father, The Mother of the Son, and the spouse of the Holy Spirit."My daughter, among the great and ineffable favors of the Omnipotent in the course of my life, was the one which you have just learned and described; for by this clear vision of the Divinity and of the incomprehensible essence I acquired knowledge of the most hidden sacraments and mysteries, and in this adornment and espousal I received incomparable blessings and felt the...2021-08-2623 minMystical City of GodThe Mystical City of God - The Conception - Book 2 - Ch 1 - Mary‘s presented in the Temple at JerusalemNow at the age of three, The Blessed Virgin Mary is presented at the Temple in Jerusalem where she meets St. Anne the prophetess and the High Priest Simeon for the first time.2021-08-2524 minMystical City of GodThe Mystical City of God - The Conception - Bk 1 - Ch 25 - Mary, from 18-moths to her 3rd BirthdayIn the final chapter of book 1, the Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda gives us the details of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s life from the age of 18-months until she was 3 (when she was consecrated to God at the temple in Jerusalem). The child Mary was very apprehensive about speaking to people because she saw how dangerous it could be. She also had a great love of humility, service, and love at this tender young age.In the counseling at the end of the chapter, in the Virgin Mary’s own words, she reminds us and c...2021-08-2430 minMystical City of GodThe Mystical City of God - The Conception - Bk 1 - Ch 24 - The Child Mary begins to SpeakAlthough the Blessed Virgin Mary could speak from birth, she remained silent for the first year and a half of her life. She explained to the Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda that she didn't want to attract undue attention by speaking at an age when she was expected not to do so. She also said silence is a virtue to be developed, and when we speak, we should do so very carefully. The Blessed Virgin Mary said, "To speak without moderation and forethought is a two-edged sword, which wounds both him that speaks and him that hears, a...2021-08-2315 minMystical City of GodThe Mystical City of God - The Conception - Bk 1 - Ch 23 - Mary‘s Angelic GuardIn Chapter 23 the Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes the Angels that were part of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s guards and assistants. She also describes what Mary knew and didn’t know about them. The Blessed Virgin Mary reminds us of the invaluable gift from God, the assistance of the Angels, and how we should ask them for guidance and assistance, being grateful for their diligent support... and that God doesn’t like it when we don't. 2021-08-2119 minMystical City of GodThe Mystical City of God - The Conception - Bk 1 - Ch 22 - Mary as an InfantWhat was the Blessed Virgin Mary like as an infant? In Chapter 22 Sister Mary of Jesus describes Mary as a child and her presentation at the temp. The Blessed Virgin Mary gave Sr. Mary (and us) a special request, “…which I desire you always to keep in mind. It is this: that you ponder in your heart and in your soul the truths, which I saw, so that you may form a correct judgment of all things, giving to each that esteem and value which is its due. In regard to this the children of Adam are ordinarily full of e...2021-08-2025 minMystical City of GodThe Mystical City of God - The Conception - Bk 1 - Ch 21 - The Birth of the Blessed Virgin MaryThe Blessed Virgin Mary was born on September 8th.In chapter 21, the Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus tells us about the birth of the Virgin Mary and about her daily ritual. The Virgin Mary told her, “…every day at beginning of dawn, I prostrated myself in the presence of the Most High and gave Him thanks and praise for his immutable Being, his infinite perfections, and for having created me out of nothing; acknowledging myself as his creature and the work of his hands, I blessed Him and adored Him, giving Him honor, magnificence, and Divinity, as the...2021-08-1730 minMystical City of GodThe Mystical City of God - The Conception - Bk 1 - Ch 20 - How Mary Prayed - from the wombIn Chapter 20 the Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus tells us how the Blessed Virgin Mary prayed while in her mother's womb. The exact words of that prayer and how Mary had a fear of losing God from her conception until the end of her life. The Queen of Heaven told her, “…the two necessary dispositions of a Christian life [are]: one a quiet preservation of tranquillity in the soul, the other the constant presence of a holy fear and watchfulness, lest the treasure be lost. Nevertheless, make use of this fear with measure, and strive instead to excel in love...2021-08-1522 minMystical City of GodThe Mystical City of God - The Conception - Bk 1 - Ch 19 - Revelations 21 cont‘dExpanding our understanding of the Immaculate Conception, The Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus continues to share her revelations concerning chapter 21 of the book of Revelations and how it refers to the Blessed Virgin Mary. She also describes how God, in His Providence, has granted Mary Queen of Angels tremendous graces for intervening on behalf of mankind. Reminding us that if only the world would turn to Mary, the Queen of Heaven – and offering the praise and affection she deserves, we would be freed from internal strife within the Church and freed from heresies, paganism, and all the things that to...2021-08-1339 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Conception - Bk 1 - Ch 18 - Regarding Mary - all human words fall short of the truthIn chapter 18 the Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus reminds us of Psalm 86:3, "Great and glorious things are said in the Catholic church of this City of God (the Blessed Virgin Mary), and of the splendor which She has received from that same Lord; but all of it is insignificant, and all human words fall short of the truth. The created intellect, entirely overcome, can only assert that the most holy Mary partakes of the Divinity more than can be comprehended; confessing thereby the substance of the reality, as well as the incapability of the mind, to express in a...2021-08-1228 minMystical City of GodThe Mystical City of God - The Conception - Bk 1 - Ch 17 - The Immaculate Conception - Revelations 21:1-8In chapter 17 the Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda continues to describe the Blessed Virgin Mary’s Immaculate Conception. Only upon entering heaven will we truly begin to understand the immensity of this event and the depth of the graces showered down upon the Mother of God. Here she talks about Revelation 21:1-8, how it’s describing Mary, her conception, and creation. A wonderful and deeper look into the Immaculate Conception and God’s love for us, and His Mother.If you enjoy this podcast, don't forget to click on 'like' and subscribe us for updates!2021-08-1036 minMystical City of GodThe Mystical City of God - The Conception - Bk 1 - Ch 16 - God talks about The Immaculate ConceptionIn Chapter 16 the Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda tells us what God revealed about the Blessed Virgin Mary's Immaculate Conception. How in her first instant, still in the womb, she turned to God in prayer. Giving thanks for her creation and pleading with God on behalf of sinners. God saw fit, that as Queen of the Angels, she would have full cognitive capabilities upon her creation just like the Angels. How she had every capacity that all the Saints and Profits ever had but in more abundance. How she recognized she had an Angelic escort, and her f...2021-08-0929 minMystical City of GodThe Mystical City of God - The Conception - Bk 1 - Ch 15 - What Immaculately Conceived MeansThe Blessed Virgin Mary was Immaculately Conceived. But do we know what that means? In chapter 15 the Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus explains, in great detail, what the Immaculate Conception really means. She goes to great lengths to answer common questions. She also describes the creation of souls, how Mary's compared to it, and the fusion of that creation into/with our physical bodies. The Mystical City of God gives you a look inside the mind and heart of God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, The Blessed Virgin Mary, Joseph, the Apostles, and many more.Click the image/link to...2021-08-0719 minMystical City of GodThe Mystical City of God - The Conception - Bk 1 - Ch 14 - God Announces Mary to the AngelsIn chapter 14 of Mystical City of God, Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes her vision of the announcement God made to the angels about the beginning of the coming of Christ. Specifically, the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the first step. God also established a guard of 1000-angels that would administer to Mary, their Queen. You’ll come away from this chapter knowing God, the Holy Trinity, and Mary in a much closer way. By the command of God, Sister Mary of Jesus gives us a look ‘behind the curtain’ of the Divine will and min...2021-08-0523 minMystical City of GodThe Mystical City of God - The Conception - Bk 1 - Ch 13 - The Prayers of St. Anne and St. JoachimIn Chapter 13 we hear from God, the Archangel Gabriel, and the prayers of St. Anne and St. Joachim and how they interacted with each other. The most wonderful element of these revelations is that they give us a peek into the internal workings of the people (and of God) in the events leading up to the Incarnation – Our Lord Jesus Christ.St. Gabriel explains to St. Anne, “Good is incessant prayer and humble confidence. The Lord has heard thy petitions, for He is nigh to those who call upon Him with living faith and hope, and who expe...2021-08-0420 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Conception - Bk 1 - Ch 12 - St. Joachim and St. Anne, Mary‘s ParentsIn chapter 12 The Venerable Sister Mary of Ágreda introduces us to St. Joachim and St. Anne, The Blessed Virgin Mary’s mom and dad, and the grandparents of the Our Lord. How they lived, where they lived and what they were like, and how they prayed for the coming of the child that would be Mary. She also tells us the Archangel Gabriel played a significant role in their lives. He appeared to both: one in physical form, the other in his sleep. Sound familiar? Despite being very holy people, Anne and Joachim were widely criticized for being childless aft...2021-08-0220 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Conception - Bk 1 - Ch 11 - The Creation of Adam and EveThe Venerable Sister Mary of Ágreda describes the creation of Adam and Eve, how they were based upon Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary, being the first in intention. How the Passion of Our Lord and the steadfast love of Our Lady bore fruits before we were created. Satan’s confusion and assumptions (incorrect and based on his arrogance). How the merits of Christ and His Mother influenced humanity from the beginning, and the intense love of God that they brought about, being they had already been seen in the Divine mind in every detail. Sister Mary also gives us...2021-07-3030 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Incarnation - Bk 1 - Ch 10 - Satan makes plans from HellAt the conclusion of the events outlined in Revelations 12, Satan and demons held a council in hell. During the council, all forms of sin and depravity were decided upon. They came to the conclusion that the greatest vengeance and injury against God would be to impede the effects of His love, which they knew God bore toward mankind.Satan asked to be able to tempt and afflict Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary. God allowed it, but He also confirmed that Satan could have no part in Mary and that he was not allowed to harm her...2021-07-2918 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Conception - Bk 1 - Ch 9 - Revelations 12 and Lucifer‘s ProtestVenerable Sister Mary of Ágreda concludes what she has learned regarding Revelations 12. Satan protests his treatment and claims to be superior to the Incarnate Word (Jesus), and doubles down on his refusal to be subject to an inferior creature. Our Heavenly Father speaks directly about Christ, how He will teach and be a wonderful example, what will happen to humankind, and how He will offer a remedy for the fall of Adam and Eve if only people will take it.2021-07-2818 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Conception - Bk 1 - Ch 8 - Mary and Revelations 12Chapter 12 of the book of Revelations is explained to the Venerable Sister Maria of Ágreda. These events have already happened. Satan is transformed into the ugly dragon and thrown out of Heaven. Arrogantly, he continues to threaten God's divine plan. God assures Satan of Mary’s place, and with His grace, the dragon will never reach her. Mary’s sinless creation and life mean she is never under Satan’s influence, not even through original sin. 2021-07-2621 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Conception - Bk 1 - Ch 7 - God Announces His Plan to the AngelsAfter God created the angels, they were shown the Divine plan for the creation of the world and the human race whose apex would be the Incarnation of the Word (Jesus Christ) via the Blessed Virgin Mary. This brought on the fall of the angels that did not love God. Out of wild pride, jealousy, and arrogance Satan threatened God’s plan and told Him that he would destroy the mortals and especially this Virgin he loved so much. He would fail in his boasting. God Himself warned Satan, "This Woman, whom you refuse to honour, shall crush thy he...2021-07-2421 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Conception - Bk 1 - Ch 6 - God answers Questions about our RedemptionVenerable Sr. Mary of Jesus had some doubts about what was revealed to her about the coming of Christ or the Redemption as separate events. So many teachers in His holy church teach that our redemption was the primary cause of the Incarnation. She also asked about the differences in teaching within the Church. God answered both questions directly and tells her that differences, when based on truth, increases our understanding.2021-07-2316 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Conception - Bk 1 - Ch 5 - The Blessed Virgin Mary revealed in ProverbsVenerable Sr. Maria de Jesus details how Jesus, the Incarnation, and thus the Blessed Virgin Mary, were first in intent in the creation of all things using the Book of Proverbs. She also relates how Mary was to be set apart in a unique way from the rest of creation – before anything was created.2021-07-2227 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Conception - Bk 1 - Ch 4 - Jesus and Mary were1st in intentionChrist and thus the Blessed Virgin Mary were first in God's intention. To help us understand the sequence or the development of creation, Sister Maria de Jesus of Ágreda breaks down the decisions or instances leading up to the creation of the material (the universe and us) and immaterial (angels and heaven and hell) as they were relayed to her by God and the angels guiding her.2021-07-2119 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God, The Conception, Bk 1, Ch 3 - The Holy Trinity RevealedThe Venerable Sister Maria de Jesus of Ágreda is given a vision of the Holy Trinity and describes what she saw. She details their nature and substance, within our very limited understanding. As a tool, she also describes what they are not, and how they don’t work, in the order or ways that are familiar to us. It's a real eye opener.2021-07-2012 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God, The Conception, Bk 1, Ch 2 - How it was Explained to meThe Venerable Sister Maria de Jesus of Ágreda describes how the history of the Blessed Virgin Mary was explained to her. The different types or modes of revelation she experienced and their grades or characteristics. She tells us of how she was born with a great grace – the fear of the loss of God. Seen by many as a weakness in faith, Maria tells us of how it is, “Her greatest blessing.”2021-07-1922 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God, The Conception, Book 1, Chapter 1 - Special Visions Granted by Our LordThe Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes two special visions granted to her by Our Lord. She also discusses other enlightenments and mysteries made clear to her which compelled her to withdraw from earthly things and raised her spirit to dwell above the earth.2021-07-1124 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God - The Conception - IntroductionAn introduction to the life of the Queen of Heaven. The Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Agreda explains the reason for writing the life story of the Blessed Virgin Mary and she explains other circumstances and occurrences she encountered while writing this history.2021-07-1038 minMystical City of GodMystical City of God, ApprobationsMystical City of God is the work of the Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus from Ágreda. Her writings reveal, explore and explain the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary. You'll be exposed to information you thought didn't exist. God's plan and promises to and for the Blessed Virgin Mary. Her Immaculate Conception, her parents, her early life, and full explanations regarding the Gospel events from Our Blessed Mother herself. You can have no better teacher. 2021-07-1038 min