I have the green scapulars on their grad pictures from highschool I do pray but I uess fasting is in order--so God give me the Grace to begin.
Thank you for the above. It was just what I needed to hear. I should explain that my brother’s death was traumatic - not because he was dying, but because my fallen away sister in law refused to allow him to receive the Last Rites. All I had to help him along was the simple consecration Prayer (which thankfully I said every day - and still do) and the Sacred Heart medal. For a long time, I worried in case my sister in law had spotted it and removed it from his coffin and I was misreading the voice in my head. Your reply as certainly helped me feel better about it. I have come to believe that, right now, The Blessed Virgin led me here to this board, which is actually my place of refuge right now. Miriam - thank you for the Brown Scapular information...I am very unsure if I google about things, that I will find a "correct" site, so I follow the lead of other, holier and more knowledgeable people, here.
I lost my father last year and it broke my heart in two so I know how you are feeling please keep strong... I wonder did you know of the 12 promises of the Sacred Heart..?? Promises of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Of the many promises Our Lord Jesus Christ did reveal to Saint Margaret Mary in favor of souls devoted to His Sacred Heart the principal ones are as follows: 1. I will give them all the graces necessary for their state of life. 2. I will give peace in their families. 3. I will console them in all their troubles. 4. I will be their refuge in life and especially in death. 5. I will abundantly bless all their undertakings. 6. Sinners shall find in my Heart the source and infinite ocean of mercy. 7. Tepid souls shall become fervent. 8. Fervent souls shall rise speedily to great perfection. 9. I will bless those places wherein the image of My Sacred Heart shall be exposed and venerated. 10. I will give to priests the power to touch the most hardened hearts. 11. Persons who propagate this devotion shall have their names eternally written in my Heart. 12. In the excess of the mercy of my Heart, I promise you that my all powerful love will grant to all those who will receive Communion on the First Fridays, for nine consecutive months, the grace of final repentance: they will not die in my displeasure, nor without receiving the sacraments; and my Heart will be their secure refuge in that last hour.
Keep praying for your brother and offering Masses and sacrifices of your own - for him. There is no time on the other side, so whatever you offer now might be helpful for him at the moment of his death ( I know, it sounds strange, but that's not me, that's Saint Padre Pio's recommendation) read here: http://caccioppoli.com/index.htm
