Heaven and Battlefield (Part III)
The Offertory, (Battle of Tears) Now is the time to fight. Not with weapons or words, but with tears, the tears of a Mother pleading for her children. Some time ago I prayed the words of Rachel during the stations, I said, "Give me children or I shall die." I meant spiritual children that I can pray for. God in His goodness gives me children that I cannot see or touch, that are somewhere in the world and in need of a Mother's tears for them. At this moment in the Holy Mass He not only gives me these children but also fills my heart with love for them at the same moment. My heart is pierced and tears flow for the children I love, although I do not know them, I love them no less. The tears of a Mother pleading for her children before the throne of God is very powerful. A Mother's heart willing to be pierced for her children to lead them to God can pluck those with the darkest of hearts directly from the demons grasp....