“Dear children, in this time of grace when you are called to conversion, I am encouraging you, little children: offer me your prayers, sufferings and tears for conversion of hearts that are far from the Heart of my Son Jesus. Pray with me, because, little children, without God you do not have a future or eternal life. I love you, but I cannot help you without you; therefore, say 'yes' to God. Thank you for having responded to my call.” (With Ecclesiastical approval)
Dear children, in this time of grace when you are called to conversion, I am encouraging you
There is no one among us who dislikes grace. That is why we often ask God in prayer for various blessings. The content of our prayers may differ depending on each person’s circumstances, but we typically ask for health, employment, marriage, school admission, promotions, financial stability, and peace in the family. These are all important matters in life, and in that sense, it seems only natural to seek them from God.
However, in this month’s message, the Blessed Mother says, “Dear children, in this time of grace when you are called to conversion, I am encouraging you,” reminding us that being called to conversion is, in fact, the true grace.
Then who is the one calling us to conversion? It is God Himself. And God is calling us through the Blessed Mother. Why? To prevent us from walking the path of destruction. It is because of His deep love that seeks to save us from sin and lead us to eternal life.
God desires that we serve Him with joy here on earth, together with the Blessed Mother. And ultimately, He wants us to enjoy eternal happiness in heaven with all the saints.
As scripture repeatedly affirms and as the Blessed Mother's messages constantly remind us, all that we see in this world will pass away and disappear. In fact, we are already witnessing their gradual disappearance.
Therefore, the graces we should seek in this world are not material or worldly, but spiritual and eternal—that is, heavenly graces. In that sense, the very first grace we should seek is none other than conversion.
When we live in conversion, fully welcoming God into our hearts and striving always to follow His will, we build up spiritual treasure both on earth and in heaven. That treasure must be filled with prayer and fasting, charity and faith, forgiveness and love, and the fruits of holiness, salvation, and peace.
A mother knows better than anyone what her children need and what is most important. The Blessed Mother, our true spiritual mother, knows very well that what we most urgently and essentially need at this time is conversion. That is why she says, “Dear children, in this time of grace when you are called to conversion, I am encouraging you.”
When we undergo conversion here on earth, it brings joy to heaven. For Jesus also said: “I tell you, in just the same way, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance.” (Luke 15:7)
Today—no, at this very moment—let us repent and bring joy to God the Father in heaven, the Blessed Mother, and all the saints.
Little children: offer me your prayers, sufferings and tears for conversion of hearts that are far from the Heart of my Son Jesus.
Before a plane takes off, we are given safety instructions through monitors or flight attendants. One crucial instruction is this: in case of an emergency, parents or guardians traveling with children should first put on their own oxygen mask and life jacket before assisting their children.
Just as those who are already prepared must help those who are not yet ready, the Blessed Mother is asking us—after our own conversion—to assist in the conversion of others. That’s why she says: “Little children, offer me your prayers, sufferings, and tears for the conversion of hearts that are far from the Heart of my Son Jesus.”
To live a life of continual conversion, we must be able to pray, make sacrifices, willingly endure suffering, and offer our tears for ourselves and for others to God. Because the Blessed Mother deeply experienced and practiced this more than anyone else while on earth, she now invites us to offer our prayers, sufferings, and tears to her so that she may help all of us. All that we sincerely offer to her, she will in turn present to Jesus. And through that offering, Jesus will pour out abundant grace for the conversion of souls who have strayed far from His Sacred Heart.
Pray with me.
Praying alone is never easy. Even those who have practiced prayer for a long time find that unless they do so with great intention, praying alone can be quite difficult. That is why we must recognize the need for not only personal prayer but also prayer in community.
Just as anything done together generates greater strength and synergy, so too does prayer bring about remarkable power when it is offered together. The Blessed Mother clearly calls us to personal prayer, but she urges us even more strongly to pray in community as often as possible—whether in our homes, in prayer groups, in churches, or wherever people gather.
Jesus Himself made clear the power of communal prayer: “Amen, I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father. For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them” (Mt 18:19-20).
The Blessed Mother has said that wherever Jesus is, she is also present. Since all our prayers are ultimately directed to Jesus, the Blessed Mother is always with us in our prayer—though we often forget or are unaware of that truth. So we should always keep her words, “Pray with me,” in our hearts. When praying the Rosary especially, try saying: “Mother, I now take your hand and offer this prayer to Jesus. Please lead me to Him.” And when offering spontaneous or short prayers throughout the day, you can add: “Jesus, through the intercession of the Blessed Mother, I offer this prayer to you.”
Whatever form or situation our prayer takes, let us cultivate the habit of praying with the Blessed Mother until it penetrates deep into our souls. Within that prayer, she will always lead us to Jesus
Little children, without God you do not have a future or eternal life. I love you, but I cannot help you without you; therefore, say 'yes' to God. Thank you for having responded to my call.
We always live in preparation for tomorrow. As we grow older, we become more concerned with our life after retirement, focusing more on preparations for our later years. This comes from an instinctive fear for safety within us. So we buy insurance, prepare pensions, and make various investments to secure our future.
But none of these can fully guarantee our future. As we have seen in the recent massive wildfires in California and Gyeongsangbuk-do, Korea, unexpected events can in an instant destroy our homes and everything we own.
In such an uncertain world, the Blessed Mother speaks to us: Little children, without God you do not have a future or eternal life.” These words clearly remind us who we must truly rely on. The Blessed Mother is calling us to place all our hope in God alone.
The psalmist, who seems to have weathered all the storms of life, also testifies:
“I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
He will not let your foot slip—He who watches over you will not slumber;
Indeed, He who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.
The Lord watches over you—the Lord is your shade at your right hand;
The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.
The Lord will keep you from all harm—He will watch over your life;
The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore” (Ps 121:1–8).
We must welcome God, who opens our future and gives us eternal life, into the very center of our lives. And following the loving invitation of the Blessed Mother, let us always respond with a resounding “yes” to God.
