http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/-t1.htm Where one finds Lazarus and Mary and Martha, and the all the disciples of Christ. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:14:47 GMT 10 http://i69.servimg.com/u/f69/11/89/02/66/logo-p16.png http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/-t1.htm http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/what-one-must-do-to-follow-jesus-t1108.htm Poem « Come. But do you know what you are asking for? Who follows Me will have to leave everything: his home, his relatives, his way of thinking, also his life. I will make you My disciples and My friends, if you wish so. But I have neither wealth nor protection. I am poor, and I shall be even poorer, to the extent of not having a place where I may rest My head and I will be persecuted by My enemies, even more than a lost sheep is pursued by wolves. My doctrine is even more rigid than John's, because ... Bethany Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:14:47 GMT http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/what-one-must-do-to-follow-jesus-t1108.htm#1785 http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/what-one-must-do-to-follow-jesus-t1108.htm http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/thomas-didymus-becomes-jesus-disciple-t1107.htm Poem There is a knocking at the door. It is Thomas once again. He goes in and throws himself at Jesus' feet. « Master… I cannot wait until You come back. Let me come with You. I am full of faults, but I have my love, my only real great treasure. It is Yours, it's for You. Let me come, Master… » Jesus lays His hand on Thomas' head. « You may stay, Didymus. Follow Me. Blessed are those who are sincere and persistent in their will. You are all blessed. You are more than relatives to Me, because ... Bethany Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:07:10 GMT http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/thomas-didymus-becomes-jesus-disciple-t1107.htm#1784 http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/thomas-didymus-becomes-jesus-disciple-t1107.htm http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/to-obey-the-law-of-god-is-to-be-united-to-god-t1106.htm Poem « Yes, I know. But do not judge. We need one another in this world, the good are mixed with the wicked, just like flowers in a field. Hemlock grows beside the salutary mallow. » ............... Pge 294 « To obey the Law is to be united to God and that increases our capabilities. A miracle is the proof of the union with God, as well as of God's benevolent and assenting presence. That is why I wanted to perform My duty as an Israelite, before starting the series of miracles. » « ... Bethany Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:05:18 GMT http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/to-obey-the-law-of-god-is-to-be-united-to-god-t1106.htm#1783 http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/to-obey-the-law-of-god-is-to-be-united-to-god-t1106.htm http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/lesson-on-stones-perfection-love-from-book-1-when-talking-to-peter-page-293-t1105.htm Poem « My friend, also the same impulsiveness may have a different taste and bring about a different effect. They both certainly had the same impulsiveness. But they were not the same in their purposes. And the one who appears less perfect is, in fact, more perfect, because he has no incentive to human glory. He loves Me because he loves Me. » « And so do I. » « And I, too. » « And I. » « And I. » « And I. » « And I. » « I know. I know you for what you are. » « Are we therefore ... Bethany Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:00:09 GMT http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/lesson-on-stones-perfection-love-from-book-1-when-talking-to-peter-page-293-t1105.htm#1782 http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/lesson-on-stones-perfection-love-from-book-1-when-talking-to-peter-page-293-t1105.htm http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/judas-iscariot-caught-stealing-money-book-5-chp-565-t1089.htm Poem From Page 217 just before he goes off to get the 'cloth'.... « I am going. But I did not like Your parable. I did not understand it. » « But if it is so clear! I have understood it, and I am a poor woman! » says Mary Salome. « And I have not. Once Your parables were more beautiful… Now… bees… cloth… towns changing names… souls that are boats… Such mean things, and so confused, which I do not like any more and I do not understand… But now I will go and get the cloth, because ... Bethany Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:17:06 GMT http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/judas-iscariot-caught-stealing-money-book-5-chp-565-t1089.htm#1746 http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/judas-iscariot-caught-stealing-money-book-5-chp-565-t1089.htm http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/modest-or-immodest-t1093.htm Poem From 1944 Notebook, chapter on the martyr Perpetua and Felicita. "The only concern, 'for whoever is holy is holy in everything' was to preserve modesty. At that moment, they are concerned not about the wound, but about the disheveled clothing. For, if the are not virgins, they are still modest. True Christianity always provides spiritual virginity. It maintains this beautiful purity even where marriage and offspring have removed the seal which makes virgins angels." "The ... Bethany Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:02:41 GMT http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/modest-or-immodest-t1093.htm#1758 http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/modest-or-immodest-t1093.htm http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/abraham-and-sodom-and-gomorrah-t1092.htm Poem This is intended to be short. Abraham was and is God's Patriarch. He lived under God's care and guidance. He was 'greatly beloved' beyond any measure known to man, by God. Sodom and Gomorrah and the other cities destroyed by God for sin, was a good distance away. God gave to Abraham all the land his eyes could behold, and then to Lot, Abraham gave a portion of this land. Unfortunately Lot squandered parts of his for pleasure. Lot lost his wife forever it seems, because she ... Bethany Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:05:14 GMT http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/abraham-and-sodom-and-gomorrah-t1092.htm#1754 http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/abraham-and-sodom-and-gomorrah-t1092.htm http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/salesman-of-the-lord-t1091.htm Poem Here's is my pitch: What if I can sell you Eternal Life? What if I can sell you healing for your souls? What if I can sell you peace? What if I can sell you love? How can I get all these? God's coins, Sacraments, Eucharist. It costs nothing out of your own pockets. It costs nothing, not drying up your bank accounts. It costs nothing material. It gains, everything starting in this life on the earth and ends up in Eternity where, thieves, robbers, murders are not. Where ... Bethany Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:27:02 GMT http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/salesman-of-the-lord-t1091.htm#1753 http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/salesman-of-the-lord-t1091.htm http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/gentle-as-a-dove-t918.htm Poem The Baptism of Jesus After Jesus is baptized, the Spirit in the form of a 'Dove' descends upon Jesus. Jesus explains to us in PoMG, that God opened Heaven three times for 'our' benefit...... Our Benefit.. Don't let this pass you by! First: the Baptism Second: Transfiguration on Mt. Tabor, Third: At the Temple, 'Preparation to the Passion,' when God spoke from Heaven the Third Time. The Temple shook! Gentle as a Dove, Wise as Serpents. In the Book of Wisdom it is stated, ... Bethany Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:39:41 GMT http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/gentle-as-a-dove-t918.htm#1387 http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/gentle-as-a-dove-t918.htm http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/book-of-azariah-reflecting-on-who-s-in-charge-who-to-obey-t1065.htm Poem Pg 161-162 "And what else can you say, spokesmen of the Lord? Is what you say yours? Or was it given to you by someone who was a teacher on Earth? No, it comes to you from the Word. It is His. You receive it in order to give it. You can neither pride yourselves on it nor refuse it. For if you were to do the latter, you would displease God, who, however, might repeat in you the miracle of Damascus and terrify you, to persuade you that against the will of God there is no resistance ... Bethany Sun, 04 Oct 2009 06:11:20 GMT http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/book-of-azariah-reflecting-on-who-s-in-charge-who-to-obey-t1065.htm#1695 http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/book-of-azariah-reflecting-on-who-s-in-charge-who-to-obey-t1065.htm http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/jesus-lesson-on-a-verse-from-the-gospel-of-matthew-t925.htm Poem March 28, 1944 to Maria Valtorta Page 243-245 Matthew 24:12 Jesus continues to speak: "Now, Matthew's Gospel states, 'Because of the multiplication of iniquity charity will grow cold in many.' O children, this is a great truth which is meditated on very little. "What are you suffering from now? From a lack of love. At root, what are wars? Hatred. What is hatred? The antithesis of love. Political reasons? Living room? An unjust border? A political offense? ... Bethany Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:55:12 GMT http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/jesus-lesson-on-a-verse-from-the-gospel-of-matthew-t925.htm#1397 http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/jesus-lesson-on-a-verse-from-the-gospel-of-matthew-t925.htm http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/1944-pg-577-t1058.htm Poem September 27 Maria says: "...And I am overwhelmed by pain. Because I am thinking of my mother, who was afraid of You, Jesus, when she say You... Why was she afraid of You, Jesus? Jesus says: "Why? Many because they are in your heart after this dictation. But I shall begin with the last one. "Do not weep, my little voice, my little bride. Your mother is better off than many, although she was unable to see Me as I am: active Mercy, Love and not Justice. ... Bethany Sat, 26 Sep 2009 02:04:09 GMT http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/1944-pg-577-t1058.htm#1679 http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/1944-pg-577-t1058.htm http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/1944-pg-561-satan-s-snares-for-the-saints-t1055.htm Poem September 19 In response to certain reflections by me, Jesus says: “Lucifer is very intelligent, in addition to being astute. He uses astuteness to lay snares, but uses intelligence to consider if and when and how he can cause Me affliction and ruin a creature. Believe, too, that he never wastes his time to no purpose. “Consequently, since, though he is omnipresent on the earth, he has so much to do among the many men inhabiting the globe and, though man's limited attention and ... Bethany Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:57:26 GMT http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/1944-pg-561-satan-s-snares-for-the-saints-t1055.htm#1674 http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/1944-pg-561-satan-s-snares-for-the-saints-t1055.htm http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/adam-s-and-eve-s-vs-jesus-and-mary-s-t1054.htm Poem Adam and Eve, wanted to be 'Gods' --- Upper case, meaning equal to God or even surpassing. (What a thought.) Jesus and Mary want us to be children of God, as 'little' gods. So, those who are like Adam and Eve, procreate, Cain's and Judas' because they oppose God. This quality is inherited, passed on through the generations. The world is mixed with these. All of us have inherited, 'the want to be Gods part,' in small or great porportions. Or in their deluded perceptions ... Bethany Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:12:48 GMT http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/adam-s-and-eve-s-vs-jesus-and-mary-s-t1054.htm#1671 http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/adam-s-and-eve-s-vs-jesus-and-mary-s-t1054.htm http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/poem-book-5-the-fig-tree-t1049.htm Poem « That is the fig-tree of yesterday! The fig-tree that You cursed! » shouts Peter, one hand stretched forward pointing at the withered tree, his head turned back to speak to the Master. They all rush there, except Jesus, Who comes forward pointing at the withered tree, his head turned back to speak to the Master. They all rush there, except Jesus, Who comes forward at His usual pace. The apostles inform the disciples of the precedent of what they are looking at, and they all make comments looking ... Bethany Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:16:09 GMT http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/poem-book-5-the-fig-tree-t1049.htm#1662 http://poemmangod.forumotion.com/bethany-f18/poem-book-5-the-fig-tree-t1049.htm