15 Shallum the son of Col-hozeh, the official of the district of Mizpah, repaired the Fountain Gate. He built it, covered it and hung its doors with its bolts and its bars, and the wall of the Pool of Shelah at the king's garden as far as the steps that descend from the city of David. 16 After him Nehemiah the son of Azbuk, official of half the district of Beth-zur, made repairs as far as a point opposite the tombs of David, and as far as the artificial pool and the house of the mighty men. 17 After him the Levites carried out repairs under Rehum the son of Bani. Next to him Hashabiah, the official of half the district of Keilah, carried out repairs for his district. 18 After him their brothers carried out repairs under Bavvai the son of Henadad, official of the other half of the district of Keilah. 19 Next to him Ezer the son of Jeshua, the official of Mizpah, repaired another section in front of the ascent of the armory at the Angle. 20 After him Baruch the son of Zabbai zealously repaired another section, from the Angle to the doorway of the house of Eliashib the high priest. 21 After him Meremoth the son of Uriah the son of Hakkoz repaired another section, from the doorway of Eliashib's house even as far as the end of his house. 22 After him the priests, the men of the valley, carried out repairs. 23 After them Benjamin and Hasshub carried out repairs in front of their house. After them Azariah the son of Maaseiah, son of Ananiah, carried out repairs beside his house. 24 After him Binnui the son of Henadad repaired another section, from the house of Azariah as far as the Angle and as far as the corner. 25 Palal the son of Uzai made repairs in front of the Angle and the tower projecting from the upper house of the king, which is by the court of the guard. After him Pedaiah the son of Parosh made repairs. 26 The temple servants living in Ophel made repairs as far as the front of the Water Gate toward the east and the projecting tower. 27 After them the Tekoites repaired another section in front of the great projecting tower and as far as the wall of Ophel. The above is just a portion of Ne 3 and at first glance did not strick me as very inspirational. However, I realized that the returned exiles had a zeal for rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem even in the midst of threats from the local, secular rulers. In addition, each diligently focused on his own share of the work and was honored when his name was specifically recalled. They had to trust in the Lord to see the entire project through to completion, not knowing when that would be. And so it is in our own day. Jesus calls us each by name and confers on us a specific call in which to be engaged. We may feel disconnected from others and not perceive how our task fits in with God's overall plan. But just as the exiles finished the wall and rebuilt the temple in the midst of trials, so the Lord has commissioned Mary to establish the triumph of her Immaculate Heart. It shall be done and on that day we will rejoice! As garabandal stated: Unfortunately, we dont see the good news because it isn't broadcast. We only ever see depressing news!! I do think there is a small but mighty band of Christian warriors in Ireland and Europe, a kind of sleeping giant awaiting instruction from our Lady. My sense is that the Warning will strengthen our Lady's army in a powerful way and we will see a poweful move of the spirit and that this band of warriors will become mighty apostles of the end times. Safe in the Hearts of Jesus and Mary!
There must indeed be many saints throughout Europe and the world, but these all remain hidden from the world, working away quietly and doing wonders with their prayers and holy lives.
I am, frankly ,amazed at the real holiness of some folks at mass each morning. Some of them, maybe real saints.....and this is so in Catholic Churches right around the world. We are in for a real eye opener in heaven
