An 8.9 earthquake hit japan and it's now being hit by many tsunamis in waves, one right after the other. It's moving inland and sweeping away houses and cars...I'm watching it on FOX as we speak. Those poor people! Jesus, Mary and Joseph I,love you save souls!
I'm still watching the news...they say a 13 foot tsunami hit Japan. It looks like many tsunamis are hitting Japan from the video. Hawaii is on alert, Guam, the Philippines, and the west coast of the U.S.. We need to pray for the people in these places, too! Jesus, have mercy! Our Lady, wrap these all these people in the mantle!
It's 5:50 in the morning... turned on the tv, couldn't sleep, saw that Japan had this 8.9 earthquake, my first thought is God have Mercy!!! My youngest daughter Niki (28 yrs) is over in Taiwan for work. Of course I had to call her around 5:30 via cell phone, at first her phone started to ring and went dead. I'm thinking, oh no , then she called me back saying she accidentally hit the off button. She says they aren't as affected as some of the other islands, they are kind of tucked in towards China... oh my... now they are unable to pump water to cool the nuclear reactors this is not good, there are not leaks so far... Pray, Pray, Pray... Mother Mary please cover all affected with your protective Mantle..
Re: Pray for Japan! - Like A Thief Mark Mallett http://www.markmallett.com/blog/2011/03/like-a-thief/#more-5307 THE past 24 hours since writing After the Illumination, the words have been echoing in my heart: Like a thief in the night… Concerning times and seasons, brothers, you have no need for anything to be written to you. For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief at night. When people are saying, "Peace and security," then sudden disaster comes upon them, like labor pains upon a pregnant woman,and they will not escape. (2 Thess 2-3) Many have applied these words to the Second Coming of Jesus. Indeed, the Lord will come at an hour that no one but the Father knows. But if we read the above text carefully, St. Paul is speaking about the coming of the "day of the Lord," and what comes suddenly are like "labor pains." In my last writing, I explained how the "day of the Lord" is not a single day or event, but a period of time, according to Sacred Tradition. Thus, that which leads up to and ushers in the Day of the Lord are precisely those labor pains that Jesus spoke of1 and St. John saw in the vision of The Seven Seals of Revolution. They too, for many, will come like a thief in the night. PREPARE! Prepare! That was one of the first "words" that I felt the Lord was inspiring me to write in November of 2005 at the beginning of this writing apostolate.2 It is more relevant than ever, more urgent than ever, more necessary than ever… …it is the hour now for you to awake from sleep. For our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed; the night is advanced, the day is at hand. (Rom 13:11-12) What does it mean to "prepare"? Ultimately, it means to be in a state of grace. To not be in mortal sin, or to have mortal sin remaining un-confessed upon your soul.3 Why is this the urgency that I hear over and over from the Lord? This early morning hour, as we watch the pictures rolling in from Japan, the answer should be clear to all of us. Events are here and coming, multiplying and spreading throughout the world, in which many souls will be called home in an instant. I have written about this before and how, for many souls, this will be God’s mercy (see Mercy in Chaos). For the Lord is more concerned about our eternal souls than our present comfort, though He cares about this too. Someone wrote me yesterday: The illumination seems like it’s just around the corner, and although God has poured graces on me this year like I’ve never seen before, and has given me time, I still feel unprepared. My worry is this: what if I cannot withstand the illumination? What if I die of shock/fear? …Is there anything I can do to stay calm…? I just hope my heart doesn’t give out when it really is time to be purified. The answer is to live each day as though at any moment you could meet the Lord, because this is the reality! Why worry about the Illumination, or a persecution, or other apocalyptic scenarios when you do not know if you will rise from your pillow next morning? The Lord wants us to be prepared "on a need to know basis." But He does not want us to worry. How can we be signs of contradiction in a world that is gripped by the fear of war, terrorism, unsafe streets, mutiplying natural disasters—and a world where love has grown cold—if we are not the face of peace and joy? And this is nothing we can manufacture. It comes from living moment by moment in God’s will, trusting in His merciful love, and depending upon Him for everything. It is an incredible gift to live like this, and it is possible for everyone. We begin by repenting of those attachments and habits that keep us bound in fear. If we are living in a state of grace, then whether my natural death comes or that moment of "illumination", I will be ready. Not because I am perfect, but because I trust in His mercy. LETTING GO IN GOD We have to give up sin. Many people want to be called Christians, but they don’t want to stop sinning. But it’s sin precisely that makes us miserable. That, and a lack of trust in God’s will that at times permits us to suffer. We need to repent! To abandon more and more to Him; to be at peace; to be content with what we have; to put an end to this busyness of seeking this thing or that, and begin to seek Him instead. The truth is, there is coming a time for the Church when, if we have not voluntarily dispossessed4 ourselves of our attachments, the Spirit of God will do it for us through whatever means are necessary. For some, this will be frightening. And it should be. We should be frightened of persisting in sin because "the wages of sin is death"5 and the wages of mortal sin is eternal death.6 And as I just wrote in my last writing, we must also be wise as serpents but gentle as doves, for a spiritual tsunami is already headed toward humanity.7 THE GREAT SHAKING This morning, my tears and prayers join with yours for the people of Japan and other areas that may be affected by this disaster. The world is really beginning to shake—a sign in the natural realm that a great shaking of mankind’s conscience is drawing nearer by the day. Volcanoes are beginning to awaken—a sign that man’s conscience must also be awakened.8 And for some, it is happening even now. Since the conference, where I spoke in Los Angeles, California in February of this year (2011), we have been hearing stories that several people had experienced some kind of "illumination of conscience" where their lives and all its details were shown to them like a ‘slide show,’ as one woman put it. Yes, God is already illuminating many consciences, including my own. And for this, we must be thankful from the bottom of our souls… The consciences of this beloved people must be violently shaken so that they may "put their house in order"… A great moment is approaching, a great day of light… it is the hour of decision for mankind. —Servant of God, Maria Esperanza (1928-2004); Antichrist and the End Times,, Fr. Joseph Iannuzzi, P. 37 (Volumne 15-n.2, Featured Article from http://www.sign.org) Therefore, let us not sleep as the rest do, but let us stay alert and sober… Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thess 5:6, 16-18) And so, beloved friends, Prepare! Let me close with an image from my writing on The Sacrament of the Present Moment: THE MERRY-GO-ROUND Think of a merry-go-round, the kind you played on as a child. I can remember getting that thing going so fast I could barely hang on. But I remember that the closer I came to the middle of the merry-go-round, the easier it was to hang on. In fact, at the middle on the hub, you could just sit there—hands free. The present moment is like the center of the merry-go-round; it is the place of stillness where one can rest, even though life is raging all around. The moment we begin to live in the past or the future, we leave the center and are pulled to the outside where suddenly great energy is demanded of us to "hang on," so to speak. The more we give ourselves over to imagination, living and grieving over the past, or worrying and sweating about the future, the more we are likely to be tossed off the merry-go-round of life. Nervous breakdowns, temper flare-ups, drinking bouts, indulging in sex or food and so on—these become ways in which we try to cope with the nausea of worry consuming us. And that’s over the big issues. But Jesus tells us, Even the smallest things are beyond your control. (Luke 12:26) We should worry then about nothing. Nothing.We can do so by entering into the present moment and simply living in it, doing what the moment demands of us for love of God and neighbour, and letting go of the rest. Let nothing trouble you. —St. Teresa of Avila
I have to agree, the way I see it it's got to be close to the time to pay the "piper"? Anyone remember or are familiar with the Apparitions of Our Lady of Akita? :shock: http://www.ewtn.com/library/mary/akita.htm SR. AGNES SASAGAWA The Apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Sr. Agnes Sasagawa of Akita, Japan The extraordinary events began on June 12, 1973, when Sr. Agnes saw brilliant mysterious rays emanate suddenly from the tabernacle. The same thing happened on each of the two days that followed. On June 28, 1973, a cross-shaped wound appeared on the inside left hand of Sr. Agnes. It bled profusely and caused her much pain. On July 6, Sr. Agnes heard a voice coming from the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the chapel where she was praying. The statue was carved from a single block of wood from a Katsura tree and is three feet tall. On the same day, a few of the sisters noticed drops of blood flowing from the statue's right hand. On four occasions, this act of blood flow repeated itself. The wound in the statue's hand remained until September 29, when it disappeared. On September 29, the day the wound on the statue disappeared, the sisters noticed the statue had now begun to "sweat", especially on the forehead and neck. On August 3, Sr. Agnes received a second message. On October 13, she received a final third message. Two years later on January 4, 1975, the statue of the Blessed Virgin began to weep. It continued to weep at intervals for the next 6 years and eight months. It wept on 101 occasions. The Messages Here are the three messages of Our Lady of Akita to Sr. Agnes: July 6, 1973 "My daughter, my novice, you have obeyed me well in abandoning all to follow me. Is the infirmity of your ears painful? Your deafness will be healed, be sure. Does the wound of your hand cause you to suffer? Pray in reparation for the sins of men. Each person in this community is my irreplaceable daughter. Do you say well the prayer of the Handmaids of the Eucharist? Then, let us pray it together." "Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, truly present in Holy Eucharist, I consecrate my body and soul to be entirely one with Your Heart, being sacrificed at every instant on all the altars of the world and giving praise to the Father pleading for the coming of His Kingdom." "Please receive this humble offering of myself. Use me as You will for the glory of the Father and the salvation of souls." "Most holy Mother of God, never let me be separated from Your Divine Son. Please defend and protect me as Your Special Child. Amen." When the prayer was finished, the Heavenly Voice said: "Pray very much for the Pope, Bishops, and Priests. Since your Baptism you have always prayed faithfully for them. Continue to pray very much...very much. Tell your superior all that passed today and obey him in everything that he will tell you. He has asked that you pray with fervor." August 3, 1973 "My daughter, my novice, do you love the Lord? If you love the Lord, listen to what I have to say to you." "It is very important...You will convey it to your superior." "Many men in this world afflict the Lord. I desire souls to console Him to soften the anger of the Heavenly Father. I wish, with my Son, for souls who will repair by their suffering and their poverty for the sinners and ingrates." "In order that the world might know His anger, the Heavenly Father is preparing to inflict a great chastisement on all mankind. With my Son I have intervened so many times to appease the wrath of the Father. I have prevented the coming of calamities by offering Him the sufferings of the Son on the Cross, His Precious Blood, and beloved souls who console Him forming a cohort of victim souls. Prayer, penance and courageous sacrifices can soften the Father's anger. I desire this also from your community...that it love poverty, that it sanctify itself and pray in reparation for the ingratitude and outrages of so many men. Recite the prayer of the Handmaids of the Eucharist with awareness of its meaning; put it into practice; offer in reparation (whatever God may send) for sins. Let each one endeavor, according to capacity and position, to offer herself entirely to the Lord." "Even in a secular institute prayer is necessary. Already souls who wish to pray are on the way to being gathered together. Without attaching to much attention to the form, be faithful and fervent in prayer to console the Master." After a silence: "Is what you think in your heart true? Are you truly decided to become the rejected stone? My novice, you who wish to belong without reserve to the Lord, to become the spouse worthy of the Spouse, make your vows knowing that you must be fastened to the Cross with three nails. These three nails are poverty, chastity, and obedience. Of the three, obedience is the foundation. In total abandon, let yourself be led by your superior. He will know how to understand you and to direct you." October 13, 1973 "My dear daughter, listen well to what I have to say to you. You will inform your superior." After a short silence: "As I told you, if men do not repent and better themselves, the Father will inflict a terrible punishment on all humanity. It will be a punishment greater than the deluge, such as one will never seen before. Fire will fall from the sky and will wipe out a great part of humanity, the good as well as the bad, sparing neither priests nor faithful. The survivors will find themselves so desolate that they will envy the dead. The only arms which will remain for you will be the Rosary and the Sign left by My Son. Each day recite the prayers of the Rosary. With the Rosary, pray for the Pope, the bishops and priests." "The work of the devil will infiltrate even into the Church in such a way that one will see cardinals opposing cardinals, bishops against bishops. The priests who venerate me will be scorned and opposed by their confreres...churches and altars sacked; the Church will be full of those who accept compromises and the demon will press many priests and consecrated souls to leave the service of the Lord. "The demon will be especially implacable against souls consecrated to God. The thought of the loss of so many souls is the cause of my sadness. If sins increase in number and gravity, there will be no longer pardon for them" "With courage, speak to your superior. He will know how to encourage each one of you to pray and to accomplish works of reparation." "It is Bishop Ito, who directs your community." And She smiled and then said: "You have still something to ask? Today is the last time that I will speak to you in living voice. From now on you will obey the one sent to you and your superior." "Pray very much the prayers of the Rosary. I alone am able still to save you from the calamities which approach. Those who place their confidence in me will be saved." Church Approves Messages, Weeping Statue As Supernatural April, 1984—Most. Rev. John Shojiro Ito, Bishop of Niigata, Japan, after years of extensive investigation, declares the events of Akita, Japan to be of supernatural origin, and authorizes throughout the entire diocese the veneration of the Holy Mother of Akita. On April 22, 1984, after eight years of investigations, after consultation with the Holy See, the messages of Our Lady of Akita were approved by the Bishop of the diocese. In the Japanese village of Akita, a statue of the Madonna, according to the testimony of more than 500 Christians and non-Christians, including the Buddhist mayor of the town, has shed blood, sweat and tears. A nun, Agnes Katsuko Sasagawa has received the stigmata and has received messages from Our Lady. June, 1988—Vatican City—Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, Prefect, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, gives definitive judgement on the Akita events and messages as reliable and worthy of belief. Apparitions List Archives Apparitions List (Apar-l) is an internet mailing list dedicated to sharing information of all approved apparitions by the Catholic Church, and all reputable on-going apparitions, that are not contrary to the teachings of the Catholic Church. Apar-l (mailto:drzymala@ubvm.cc.buffalo.edu) "AKITA—THE TEARS AND MESSAGE OF MARY" and "THE MEANING OF AKITA" Books by Fr. Teiji Yasuda, O.S.V. There is also a 1 hour 40 minute video. Catholic Treasures (1-800-257-4893) Provided Courtesy of: Eternal Word Television Network 5817 Old Leeds Road Irondale, AL 35210 http://www.ewtn.com
Japan has just suffered another earthquake 6.6 on the Richter Scale in a mountainous region west of Tokyo. This is not an aftershock but a new earthquake. The power of the 8.9 earthquake off north-east Japan shifted the earth's axis by nearly 10in (25cm), Earth-issues.com reports, citing the National Institute of Geophysics and Vulcanology. The phenomenon is not unusual for a major quake. I think this is significant although scientists try to downplay it by saying it is not unusual. Each large earthquake hits the earth's axis and long-term this is bound to have an effect. It seems likely to me that the 3 days darkness which may occur as part of the later tribulation may well be caused by a shift in the earth's axis. Another worry is that a nuclear plant is under water The situation at the nuclear reactor at Fukushima seems to be worsening. Japanese authorities are now to release radioactive vapour to ease pressure, AP news agency reports. Engineers are trying to fix the cooling system to the main reactor, damaged in the quake.
Pray for Japan, and for the world...if something like this is not bad enough to be one of the ten secrets, imagine what the secrets will be! Here is a map of all the earthquakes that have occured in the world in the last week, including today: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/ In this photo, looks like a bunch of toy cars and toy airplanes left in a patch of dirt and wood shavings at a park...but no, that's quite right...
Lets pray their nuclear reactors don't melt down. Its just unbelievable, like something out of the Bible.
It's not over yet... Meltdown possible at Japan nuclear plant, official says Emergencies declared at 5 reactors, leak detected at one; thousands evacuated http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42025882/ns/world_news-asia-pacific/
Still, a small beacon of God's Mercy prevails: Two twitter headlines on MSNBC: "This town in Miyagi prefecture is just gone, incredible devastation, all buidlings except hospital are gone, highway in pieces., ppl missing" "Town of 17,000 seems to have only 3 buildings standing, hospital, some wedding place and one more building. rest are gone." I don't know, these may be referring to the same town and same hospital, or different ones. Like the church that survived the 911 attacks, a building that people need badly is left standing. I know for them, it doesn't seem merciful right now, but I think it is a sign of mercy, or perhaps a result of the prayers of those inside. A hospital remains standing in a leveled town...
Pedro Regis is a curious one but sometimes he gets it right: April 28, 2005 Number 2515. A giant earthquake will befall Japan such as has never been seen in all its history. August 2, 2005. Japan will live moments of anguish, but the worst is yet to come. March 4, 2006. Japan will drink the bitter cup of pain. February 5, 2010. Number 3275. It will happen in Japan and will be repeated in Paraiba. Shouts of despair will be heard on all sides. December 31, 2005. Japan will drink the bitter cup of suffering. March 16, 2010. Number 3293. Asia will shudder and there will be great suffering for My poor children. March 20, 2010. Number 3295. A megaquake will shake Japan and My poor children will weep and lament. Greater pain never existed. I suffer because of what is waiting for you. April 17, 2010. Number 3307. A great destruction will be seen in Japan. May 29, 2010. Number 3325. Japan will suffer and the pain will be great for My poor children. October 28, 2010. Number 3392. Death will pass through Japan and will leave a great trial of destruction. February 15, 2011. Number 3440. Akita (Japan) will drink the bitter cup of pain.
Every time there is a large earthquake they say it shifts the earth's axis, but in which way? In other words, does one earthquake shift it one way and another earthquake shift it another way? Or does each one shift it further in the same direction? The Haiti Earthquake shifted it a measurable amount also...did this one shift it further the same way, or shift it a different way? I need to research this a bit...Oh, BTW - go Pedro!
The epicentre of the earthquake was quite close to AKITA http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/japanese-quakes-epicenter-located-near-marian-apparition-site/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+catholicnewsagency%2Fdailynews+%28CNA+Daily+News%29
I am watching Channel 4 News at 7.00pm live from AKITA, Japan - how spooky is that? I can't help but feel what has happened in Japan Earthquake/Tsunami/Nuclear event is a fore-runner of what is to come in the not too distant future.
They are still having lots of heavy aftershock quakes yet today. http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/quakes_big.php Even the Governer of Tokyo believes this is more than just a natural event: Of course he is now apologising for his political reasons, but he was brave to state what he believes nonetheless. http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2011/03/15/tokyo-governor-apologizes-for-calling-quake-divine-retribution/comment-page-1/#comment-305400
