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- Eighteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time
  
  Reading 1 Is 55:1-3
  Responsorial Psalm Ps 145:8-9, 15-16, 17-18
  Reading 2 Rom 8:35, 37-39
  Gospel Mt 14:13-21
Papal Blessing

"His Holiness Benedict XVI
cordially imparts the requested
Apostolic Blessing to the
Christian Women in Action (CWIA)
invoking abundant divine graces
on the occasion of their 35th Anniversary, on October 23rd, 2010"
Spiritual Warfare

Spiritual Warfare
Lessons on Deliverance from Spritual Bondage to Freedom in Christ
by Stella Davis

Stella's latest book is available at all breakfast meetings and through major on-line booksellers. ** Now available in Spanish! **
CWIA Jericho Drive
-- Prophetic Memory Video

What's New?
- Please join us LIVE at our CWIA Prayer Breakfast Meeting on Saturday, September 26th at 9:00am at the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton - 5821 Richmond Hghway, Alexandria VA 22203. Note that per guidelines only 50 may attend. You MUST register in advance ($7) - first come first served. Masks are required, and social distancing protocols will be followed. Check back for additional info.
- Please join us LIVE at our annual CWIA Catholic Conference on October 16-18 at the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton - 5821 Richmond Hghway, Alexandria VA 22203. Per guidelines, only 100 may attend. You MUST register in advance - first come first served. Masks are required, and social distancing protocols will be followed. Reserve your hotel room in advance - The CWIA rate for suites is $119, and $99 for all other rooms. We highly recommend those attending the conference to stay at the hotel. Breakfast is free -- you only pay for lunch and dinner. Check back for additional info.
- CWIA is having virtual prayer meetings on Mondays at 10:30am EST. Join us! Register by clicking HERE. You will receive a confirmation email containing information about how to join the meeting (Zoom).
- Check out the video/movie memory of the CWIA Jericho Drive around the beltway. Led by CWIA President Stella Davis, this video memory captures the essence of this powerful movement of intercession on behalf of our nation. Thanks to Sue Leo for this awesome video compilation project!
- We encourage you to keep up with the Scriptures of daily Mass. We have a link below to the daily Mass readings that will update every morning.
- Thirsting for Christ? EWTN is LIVE-streaming Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament daily between the hours of 9am and 6pm EST. Go to www.ewtn.com/adoration.
- The prophecies from the January 2020 CWIA Prayer Breakfast Meeting are now available and can be found by clicking HERE.
- A few pictures from the January 2020 Prayer Breakfast Meeting: click HERE.
- Got Gifts? If you have spiritual gifts and would like to use them, we need you! Let one of the Board members know. We can always find a job for you!
- Our CWIA group had a wonderful time of witness, healing and comradery at our CWIA Fall 2019 Pilgrimage. See the group photo by clicking HERE.
Letters From Stella
06.14.2020
My Dear Brothers and Sisters In Christ Jesus,
Greetings In His Wonderful Name!

Today, let's learn about His Kingdom. We undoubtedly have heard sermons and sung songs about the kingdom of God. In fact, every time we recite the Lord's Prayer we are asking that His kingdom come. But what did Jesus mean? Since today we speak of nations, and countries, the concept of a kingdom may seem foreign to us, yet it's spoken of throughout Scripture.

For instance, both John the Baptist and Jesus began their ministries saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand" (Mat. 3:2, 4:17). Yet when the Pharisees questioned Christ regarding when the Kingdom of God would come, He said, "The Kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be observed…. For behold, the Kingdom of God is in your midst" (Luke 17:20-21). However a few chapters later Jesus described certain signs, saying, "When you see these things happening, recognize that the Kingdom of God is near" (v. 21:31).

It's no wonder there is so much confusion about this subject. To gain an accurate understanding, we must first understand what the kingdom of God really is. The word “kingdom” refers to both the territory and the ruling authority of God. Although He is the Sovereign Ruler over everything in heaven and on earth, there is a specific realm in which He reigns over His subjects, those who are a part of His kingdom (Ps. 46:2-6) .

When Jesus said the Kingdom of God was at hand and that it was in their midst, He was announcing that He, the King of Kings, was now on earth. Although He was rejected by the Jews and crucified by the Romans, His mission hadn't failed. No, His Kingdom was set up and firmly established in the hearts of those who believed in Him.

At present, there are two spiritual kingdoms in operations in this world...the dominion of darkness and the kingdom of God's Son (Col.1:13). Those in the realm of darkness are in bondage to sin and live under Satan's authority. This is the domain in which every human is born because we are all sinful. But God put a plan in place — through His Son — to rescue those in darkness and transfer them to His kingdom.

Once we understand what His Kingdom is, we are led to the second question: How do we enter God's kingdom? We enter His Kingdom when we are baptized. Jesus Christ came to bear the sins of mankind on the cross and suffer the punishment so that those who trust in His death as payment for their sins may be forgiven. At that moment, we were snatched out of the realm of darkness and transferred into God's kingdom. However, just because we’re citizens of God doesn’t mean the struggle is over. God has given us a free will to choose who to follow: darkness or the light, the world or the narrow path which leads us to heaven.

I ask you to look up John 3:3 to prepare for the next two Kingdom questions that will be addressed in my next letter.

In Christ and For Christ,
Stella Davis

P.S. Some of you knew about our Jericho Drive around Washington, Maryland and Virginia on the 495 Beltway last Wednesday. Our website will soon be updated with details of our Jericho Drive and all who helped us with this great work for our Lord and for our country. Share it with your friends and families.

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05.28.2020
My Dear Brothers and Sisters In Christ Jesus,
Greetings In His Wonderful Name!

Last week I wrote to you about "Who is God?”. As a reminder, I stopped for lack of space. I spoke about who can stand in the face of a tornado, hurricane, earthquake, or tidal wave without sensing God's mighty power?, etc., etc.

The second way God reveals Himself to us is through our conscience. Romans 1:19 says, "That which is known about God is evident within them: for God made it evident to them.” We all have an inner witness to the existence and righteousness of God—our conscience.

Why do you think every culture has standards of morality? It's only because God has already given us an inner ability to discern right and wrong. Later on in his letter to the Romans, St. Paul wrote that even Gentiles, who don't have the law instinctively, obey it because it's written in their heart, and their conscience either accuses or defends them (Romans 2:14-15).

The third avenue of God's self-revelation is His written Word. The Bible we hold in our hands today contains truth that we could never know apart from God's direct disclosure. He spoke to people in Old Testament times through His prophets (Heb. 1:1). These prophecies were never made by "an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God" (2 Pet.1:21). They were controlled and guided by the Spirit to relay exactly what God told them.

Although the writing of Scripture flows from each writer's own personality and vocabulary, God breathed out His words through their pens. This is what we call inspiration and according to 2 Timothy 3:16-17: "All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness: so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work." The Bible was given not only to reveal God, but also to guide and transform His people. This is our instruction book for life and eternity.

The fourth way the Lord revealed Himself was through His Son. According to Hebrews 1:2, in these last days, God "has spoken to us in His Son." The eternal, pre-existent Son of God took on human flesh and came to earth to live among His people. Everything He did revealed the Father's character, power, and purpose because "He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature" (Heb. 1:3). That's why Jesus could say to His disciples, "He who has Me has seen the Father" (John 14:9).

The issue is not if we have enough revelation from God to give us an accurate understanding of Him, but whether we'll accept what He's already shown us about Himself. All erroneous perceptions of God flow from suppression of His revealed truth (Rom. 1:18). My prayer is that as Christians we will make it our ambition to pay attention to every aspect of God's self-revelation, so we will know and understand clearly who He is.

Again I ask you to please look up all the Scriptures that I give you. Learn them if you are able. WE Catholics need to know how to live by the word of God!

My humble prayer:

Heavenly Father, we thank You, we praise You, we love You, and we bless You. Father, we come to You with a humble heart, asking You to give us hunger for Your word, like we’ve never had it before — with understanding and wisdom. Help us to live by Your Word. Empower us to discern, and to share with others what You are teaching us at this time— to know You more, to love You more, and to do Your will. I thank You, my Lord, that You are speaking to my heart, guided by the Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit teach me and bring me closer each day, to walk each day closer to the Father, Son, and to You Holy Spirit. AMEN.

Prayerfully Yours In Christ,
Stella Davis

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05.20.2020
My Beloved In Christ Jesus:

Today I am writing about — “Who Is God?”.

If we asked a random group of a dozen people who God is, we probably would receive a corresponding number of answers—all of them different. The atheist would say, "There is no god.” The agnostic, "We can't know if there's a god”. The materialist, "I don't need a god." For deists, God is an impersonal force who created the universe but doesn't interact with His creatures.

Even among those who believe in God, there is no consensus on what He is like. Some people see Him as an indulgent father ready to grant all their requests, while others think He's a cruel dictator who mistreats anyone who gets out of line.

The Christian perspective stands apart from all these. We believe God exists, and that He cares enough to give us a clear picture of His character, knowledge, and power. Instead of imagining who He is based on our own speculation, education, or experience, we rely on His self-revelation, which He has displayed in four ways.

First of all, He's made Himself known through His creation. Psalm 19:1 says, "The heavens are telling of the glory of God; and their expanse is declaring the work of His hands." At the time David wrote this psalm, all that was known about the sun, moon, and stars was what could be observed with the human eye, and that alone was enough to leave David in awe of the Lord.

Today, we have an even greater perspective, thanks to telescopes and satellites. Yet, even though our understanding of the amazing order and complexity of the heavenly bodies has increased, many people still choose to rely on human ideas to account for their existence instead of seeing the reality of a wise and powerful Creator who designed and controls this vast and glorious universe.

Romans 1:20 adds, "For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, namely, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.” From the vastness of the stellar universe to the intricacies of cells and atoms, every created thing testifies to God's character and might. Who can stand in the face of a tornado, hurricane, earthquake, or tidal wave without sensing God's mighty power? Or who can walk through a forest, climb a mountain, or watch a sunset without marveling at the Creator's goodness, wisdom, and beauty? If we will merely respond to the proof the Lord has placed all around us, we'll catch a glimpse of Him and gain understanding of who He is.

We have a Holiday this Monday. This day is a great opportunity to spend time outdoors enjoying God's amazing creation. And at nighttime, if it is a clear night, look at the sky. Let the heavens remind you of His power, wisdom, and sovereignty. Should the vastness if His creation make you feel insignificant, remember that He loved us enough to send HIS SON — to die for our sins so we could have eternal life. AND, since PENTECOST is coming soon, make plans to spend some time thanking God for sending His Son to us, and thank Jesus for sending THE HOLY SPIRIT TO US who has power within us.

My humble prayer:

Heavenly Father, we thank You, we praise You, we love You, and we bless You for all You have given to us, for we know that every thing we have comes from You, and You alone. Lord, sometimes we forget to thank You, but do not look at our mistakes, but the love we have for You and our fellow man. Thank You for the great gift of the Holy Spirit, and all the gifts of the Holy Spirit. We will use them for Your glory and honor. AMEN.

To be continued…

In Christ and for Christ,
Stella Davis

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05.12.20
My Beloved In Christ Jesus:

I greet you In His Wonderful Name!

Last week I spoke to you about Saint Paul and becoming Soldiers for Christ, and the need to hunger for God's ways to give us strength in the battle. I also mentioned the need to know and to study Scripture.

We need to really know our faith, and not use Scripture out of context just to validate what we want to believe or how we want to live! Yes, Scripture does speak of not judging others hypocritically when we ourselves are blinded by our own sins (Matt. 7:1-5). However, this does not rule out all judgment. Just a few verses later, Jesus said to evaluate the fruit in others' live in order to recognize false teachers (Matt. 7:15-20).

The reason so many people are willing to accept unsound teaching is because they are not satisfied with Jesus, and don't believe the Bible is sufficient for their lives. Instead of seeking righteousness for its own sake and for God's glory, they believe an unscriptural path will lead them to a better life. But in so doing they miss the truth, peace and joy that are only found in Christ.

Second - a soldier's righteous hunger provides motivation to push through difficulties. St. Paul wrote, "Suffer hardship with me as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier in active service entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier" (2 Tim. 2:3-4). Giving up to quench our thirst in the world means missing the victory. We must be willing to endure the trials of life, knowing our persistence is pleasing to God, and that blessing will follow (Matt. 5:6).

St. Paul likened people to either precious or common household containers (2 Tim. 2:20-22). As believers, our goal is to be vessels of gold or silver. To do this we must resist hunger for the wrong things. Abstain from wickedness, flee lust, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with other believers.

Third - Soldiers of Christ long for others to find the peaceable fruit of righteousness, too. St. Paul told Timothy, "The Lord's bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged, with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition" (2 Tim. 2:24-25). When we start attacking one another instead of attacking heresy and false teaching, the fight is no longer good. If we use our tongues as weapons of destruction rather than instruments of edification, division and gossip will take root and could destroy a persons life (Eph. 4:29). But when we combine love with truth, the body of Christ is strengthened (Acts 14:22).

At our Confirmation we automatically enlisted in the army of Christ. But we must take courage, because by His grace He has provided everything we need to fight the good fight. He promises to satisfy all who long for Righteousness.

Prayerfully yours, In Christ,
Stella Davis

P.S. — I was asked from one of our members to include a prayer each time, and I promised I would. My humble prayer:
Oh St. Paul the Apostle, preacher of truth, watch over us — our Nation (USA) and all her children — with a loving smile. Your heart expanded so as to welcome and enfold all people in the loving embrace of peace. From heaven, may the charity of Christ Jesus urge us to enlighten everyone with the light of the Gospel and to establish the Kingdom of Love. May our Nation find in Christ - the Way, and the Truth, and the Life. May our light shine before the world, and may we always seek the Kingdom of God and His justice. St. Paul, pray to God for us and grant us the grace we implore. Amen.

Please say 1 Our Father and 1 Hail Mary for our Nation, and for the safety of all its children.
God Bless +

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05.05.20
My Beloved In Christ Jesus:

My question to you today is: Are we ready to go into battle?

We Christians are referred to by different words in the New Testaments—believers, disciples, saints, living stones, heirs, servants—but perhaps one of the most unusual is Soldiers. We may wish to associate ourselves with love rather than war, but to ignore the fact that we are in a spiritual battle leaves us vulnerable to sin and false doctrine.

When it comes to being soldiers for Christ, hunger for God's ways keeps us fighting. Jesus referred to such hunger in the Sermon on the Mount, when He said, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied” (Matt. 5:6). A longing for what's biblically good and true means we will forfeit some popular "nourishment," but will be filled with something better by God Himself—His Body.

Perhaps we don't feel much like a fervent soldier. Timothy was a young pastor in Ephesus who felt the same way, but Paul assured him that God had not given him “a spirit of timidity but of power, love, and discipline” ( 2 Tim. 1:7). The same is true for every Christian Catholic. We are called to follow in St. Paul's footsteps—to be “passionate in our pursuit of godliness” (1 Cor. 9:25). This is what is required of us as soldiers of Christ.

Good soldiers are hungry for truth. "Retain the standard of sound words which we have heard from me, in the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus" (2 Tim.1:13). Whenever the Scripture says "the faith," it is not speaking of personal faith, but the Christian doctrine of the entire body of Christ. All Christians should crave biblical truth enough to seek and defend it. But if we do not know our faith, how are we going to defend what we do not know? And that is what I try to teach from Scripture—to encourage you to learn to seek the word of God for yourself. Learn how to live by the word of God.

This is necessary, not only for personal spiritual protection, but also for our church. What St. Paul wrote to Timothy applies to all of us. "We are to be diligent to present ourselves approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth" (2 Tim. 2:15).

Handling Scripture accurately requires industrious study in order to interpret it correctly. If our hunger for truth is not strong enough, or is dulled by listening to false doctrine around us, we'll try to support our own ideas using Scripture rather than submitting to what the word of God actually says.

One way we do this is by pulling a verse out of its context to validate what we want to believe or how we want to live. For instance, people often use Matthew 7:1 to protect their chosen lifestyle from criticism by claiming that the Bible says, "Do not judge.”

To be continued….. Please try to learn some of the Scriptures I give you. Look them up — someday you may need them!

I gave you this teaching because today at our prayer meeting the Lord put it in my heart: “When our military men or women go into the service, they sign their name that they will fight and defend their Country—even if they lose their life.” I asked the group if they were ready to lose their life for their God, their faith? I am asking you also. Are you ready?

IN CHRIST and FOR CHRIST,
your servant, stella davis +

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04.25.20
My Beloved In Christ Jesus:
Greetings In His Wonderful Name!

In my last letter I talked about how to receive Holy Communion — the All Holy, Almighty God — in a way that honors Him, and how to be sensitive to the graces we receive in that moment. I also mentioned that Jesus asks us to be watchful and carefully direct our affections solely towards Him after Communion in order to get all the fruit He wants to heap upon us, and that this watchfulness will prepare us for the next encounter.

Now, I’d like to speak to you about how to view God as our refuge, even in our broken condition and human limitations.

God comforts us with His Spirit. Jesus Christ sent the Holy Spirit to dwell within every believer. In John 14:16, He is aptly called the Comforter, or the Helper. Although we may experience seasons of loneliness, in reality, we are never alone. The Spirit is continually with us, reminding us of Truth, so we can see our troubles from a heavenly perspective. He restores our hope when we despair. He encourages us to endure hardship when we want to give up, and gives us the strength we need to keep going. Even in the death of a loved one, the Comforter overshadows us with an awareness of God's grace and compassion.

The Lord also comforts us with His Word. The psalmist wrote, "This is my comfort in my affliction, that Your word has revived me." (Ps.119:50) When our feelings overwhelm us, and our faith begins to falter, we can stand on the facts of Scripture as our sure foundation. This is especially important if we are going through suffering, or have a great need or seemingly insurmountable difficulties.

That's why it's so essential to read and meditate on God's Word regularly. If we don't know what the Bible says, it cannot give us the guidance and comfort we need in times of trouble. But when we become familiar with Scripture, the Holy Spirit can bring to mind a verse or passage that sustains and encourages us with God's truth right in the midst of our distress.

God comforts us in all our afflictions, not just some of them (2 Cor. 1:4). Even if our trouble is caused by our own sinful choices, the Lord comes to our aid because His comfort includes admonishment. We must not forget His exhortation that is addressed to us as His children in Hebrews (12:5): "My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor faint when you are reproved by Him." The only way to find relief from the turmoil of the soul caused by sin is to come back to our heavenly Father in repentance (confession) and restoration.

Where do we seek comfort? Those without Christ look to the promises and pleasure of the world, but these things can only bring temporary relief, if any. A good Catholic’s first response should be to come to our heavenly FATHER in prayer, casting all our anxiety on Him, because He cares for us. (1 Pet.5:7). He is the only one who can give us eternal comfort hope — even if our challenging situations don't change!

I give you so much Scripture. Please look it up. Learn to run to your Bible and look them up. My Brothers and Sisters, it may be the only teachings we will be able to have in the near future, only God knows. It is He who has given me these teachings to share with you. Take them to heart. And remember, everything is in God's plan, and in His hands.

In Christ and For Christ,
Your Servant In Christ Jesus,
Stella Davis +

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04.23.20
My Beloved In Christ Jesus:
Greetings In His Wonderful Name!

With all this time we have on our hands, we now have time to think about so many issues. So, I am asking you to take time to think about the Fruit to be derived from Communion and how we are to conduct our lives when we receive Him.

It came to me that our Mother Mary, Mother of our Lord, was pure love (Sir. 24:24). She was entirely holy from the first moment of her existence, yet, once the Word had taken flesh in her womb, what progress even she made in holiness!

Because of the presence of Jesus within her for nine months, the impulses to holiness would last all her life. Just think of the extraordinary favor that God bestowed on her! Yet……when we take the body of Christ into our temples…. does it even make a difference?

Her example indeed ought to put us to shame. We receive Communion — the All-Holy, Almighty God — yet we ourselves are far from holy. A single Communion should be enough to fill us with all the fervor of the Saints, but we are in some degree reserved in our dealings with Jesus, even though He does not hold back at all in keeping His blessings upon us.

His presence when we have received Him inspires us in great desires of virtues, or at least it should. We promise Him much, but the desires and the promises soon fade. We would not deal in this way with an important person of the world or celebrity if they honored us with a visit. And how aware we are of the gifts a friend gives us. How ready we are to thank them, and our love cannot rest until it has found a way of expressing its gratitude.

Can it be that we lack occasions for practicing virtue, or do we not have time or enough reverence to pay Him this honor? After the Saints received Communion they earnestly desired to show Jesus just how sensitive they were to the graces they had just received.

What Jesus asks us for more than anything else is that we keep careful watch over our affections so that they are all directed to Him. If we carefully watch over ourselves and our thoughts after Communion, we will retain the devotion we had at the time we received Him. Such watchfulness after every Communion is the best means we have of preparing for the next.

My prayer:
“Jesus, we pray that we will never come to Communion without preparing our hearts, and directing our hearts towards your heart, and turning our entire self to you. May He take away this wretched heart of ours that is so unworthy of YOU and create in our hearts a new heart. Give us a heart like Yours - ardent and generous, tender and constant toward you. Amen.”

In Christ and For Christ,
Your Servant In Christ Jesus,
Stella Davis +
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04.16.20
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus,

Today, I address those that feel God does not love them, for one reason or another.

Because of our broken condition and human limitations, we often view God in a partial or distorted way. For instance, some people see Him as a harsh judge who condemns, while others think He's more of a doting grandfather who lovingly overlooks their sin. Neither view is totally accurate, because neither reflects the whole truth of Scripture.

The Lord's condemnation of sin and His love for humanity are both essential to His nature and yet are not at odds with each other. He hates sin while at the same time loving the people He created. God described Himself to Moses as “ compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in loving kindness and truth” (Ex. 34:6). However, He also added, "Yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished" (v. 7).

The Lord cares for us enough to reveal Himself to us in His Word, to send His Son to pay the penalty for our sins to offer forgiveness through faith, and to make all who trust in Christ His beloved children. Jesus said, "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest" ( Mat.11:28). God's comfort awaits everyone who turns from sin and comes to Jesus for salvation.

The English dictionary defines comfort as a state of mind in which there is ease from suffering, sorrow, or despair, but the meaning of this word in the New Testament is much richer. The Greek definition of comfort means to come alongside to give encouragement, help, consolation, or exhortation. And that's exactly what God does for those who belong to Him.

First, the Lord comforts us as a loving Father. Although God is good in some ways to all people (Matt. 5:45), those who are in Christ have entered into a special relationship with Him as His sons and daughters (Gal. 3:26). When the apostle Paul was going through severe affliction, he wrote, " Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction"(2 Cor. 1:3-4).

This was no small hardship for Paul. He was experiencing crushing pressure and at one point was so excessively burdened beyond his strength that he despaired of life (v. 8 ). Yet — in the midst of his desperation, he was comforted by his heavenly Father.

God will do the same for us! No matter how bad, stressful, or painful our situation is, we have a heavenly Father who understands and cares. He comes alongside to walk with us and carries us through. No one else can console us like the Lord because He alone knows us perfectly.

May His comfort bless you today.

To be continued....

Your Servant In Christ Jesus,
Stella Davis +

P.S. If you are going through a difficult time, I invite you to contact our CWIA prayer chain. It is a privilege as Christians to share with each other, to encourage one another from God's Word, and to petition Him on one another's behalf (Eph. 6:18). Share your intentions with us by clicking on the Prayer Requests tab on the top of this page. Our prayer team will pray for each intention.

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04.08.20
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus,
The Peace of the Lord Be With You!

Here is a word from our Lord:
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"I have told you that you are in the beginning of the pre-tribulation with the threat of death from coronavirus. This time is also described in Matthew 24:7. You may also see a famine as a result of the virus when food will be scarce. These events are all signs of the end time — right before the tribulation of the antichrist. Have no fear of this virus because I will protect you. Have no fear of a famine because I will multiply your food. Have no fear of this virus and earthquakes, because NO harm will come to my refuges. My Faithful who truly believe in my miracles, walk in faith and and then trust. Trust that I will protect and provide for their needs as my refuges. So Peace be with you as I greeted My apostles after My Resurrection.”
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We are in sad times. We will have to give account for sins and pay in many different ways, but we have a merciful Father who will take good care of us. During these times many people that do not follow the Lord will come to accept Him as Lord and Savior. This is their last chance to turn to God before His coming, as He does not want anyone to go to hell, but those who will choose not to follow Him.

What you and your children need to do is - take the Palm either from last year or this year, and make 4 crosses. Dig 4 holes and place them in the 4 corners of your home outside. Also, take the picture of Divine Mercy and place it at your front door and also one on the back door. If you have holy water and holy salt, sprinkle around the outside of your home. NO evil will come near your home.

Easter blessings to you and your family. Meditate on the Lord and make this a true Holy Week. Read your Bible. Do the Way of the Cross on Good Friday and faithfully meditate on each station. Watch a movie on the life of Jesus or the Passion of Christ. Thank God for your loved ones. Forgive everyone. Come close to the Lord, and He will come close to you.

Your Servant,
Stella Davis
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04.05.20
My Beloved in Christ Jesus,

I greet you this Holy Week. How sad it was on Palm Sunday without having our Lord in us.

I have had calls and e-mails asking where we stand in the Catholic Church today. I would have to say that we are in a state of grace, so we have no need to fear or be anxious. God is in control and knows all things. Let us grow in God's love during these times. The Lord will lead us step by step in fulfilling our small part to play.
- Going back to my teaching in humility from last week, let me refresh your memory to not do anything from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves: "Do not merely look out for your own personal interest, but also for the interests of others” ( Phil. 2:3-4).
- Second, we are to walk with gentleness (Eph. 4:2). Although gentleness and meekness are often equated with weakness, this is not at all what the original Greek term means. Meekness is actually strength under God's control. It is the opposite of self-assertiveness and self-interest, and is rather an inner quality of humility that is not occupied with self at all. A meek person doesn't contend with God, and is able to endure difficult situations, insults, and mistreatment under His protection.
Jesus described Himself as "gentle and humble in heart," and that is exactly what we should seek to become (Matt. 11:29 ). Gentleness doesn't mean we are always nice and never get angry. However, our anger should only be aroused by wrong done against God, like when He saw corruption and commercialism in the temple.
- Third, we are told to walk "with patience showing tolerance for one another in love" (Eph. 4:2). The word patience means long suffering, and that is exactly what we should be in both our circumstance and our relationships. When we have a humble spirit, we are able to tolerate the failures, weaknesses, and offenses of others because we realize how patient God is toward us, instead of trying to force our standards on other believers. We should trust the Lord to work in each person’s life knowing this: "To his own master he stands or falls. And he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand" (Rom. 14:4).
- Finally, we are to be "Diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace" ( Eph. 4: 3 ). Humility, gentleness, patience, and forbearance from all God's people allows the beautiful unity of His Spirit to flourish in the church. The focus of our unity is not what we do, but what we have - in our union with Christ Jesus. He made us into one body with one Spirit, Hope, Lord, Faith, and Baptism (Eph. 4 :4-5 ). And there is one God who holds us all together — Our Father — “Who is over all and through all and in all" (Eph. 4:6).
Our biggest challenge is to live selfless lives with all our ambitions, desires, and goals submitted to the Lord. Considering the great sacrifice Christ made for us with His death on the cross, how can we do anything less? Although we can never repay Him for our salvation and eternal life, we can commit to walk in a manner worthy of our calling from this day forward.

I pray that you will have a joyous celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus this Easter. Remember how Christ humbled Himself to become our Savior and let this truth fill our heart with gratitude and spur us on to live wholeheartedly for HIM!

Prayerfully In Christ Jesus,
Your Servant, Stella Davis +

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03.31.20
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus,
The Peace of the Lord Be With You!

I believe the Lord would have me to speak to you today about: HUMILITY.

Although humility was a quality prized by early Christians, it was not considered a virtue in the ancient Greek and Roman world. Those cultures esteemed power and authority rather than lowliness, which was only considered appropriate for slaves. This is one reason why Jesus was such a counter-cultural figure in His day. “Being, by nature, God, He emptied Himself of divine privileges, took the form of a slave, being made in the likeness of men, and humbled Himself by becoming obedient to death on the cross” (Phil. 2:6-8). He is the perfect example of humility, and His followers are called to walk in His footsteps.

When the apostle Paul wrote to the church in Ephesus, he said, "Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called" (Eph. 4-1). In other words, as Christians we are supposed to live in a manner worthy of our salvation and our position as God's beloved children.

First of all, we are to walk "with all humility" before God and others (Eph. 4: 2). This doesn't mean that we consider ourselves worthless. True humility is having an accurate understanding of ourselves in relation to God. He is our Creator, and as His creatures, our proper place is beneath Him. Furthermore, we are sinners who have rebelled against Him in word, thought, and deed, and as Christians, we are undeserving recipients of His grace. All these are reasons to humble ourselves before the Lord in recognition of our total dependence on Him.

Humility also extends to our relationships with others. Pride and self-interest harm our families, damage friendships, and hinder unity in the church. That's why we are urged to have the same attitude Jesus Christ had. "Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves: do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others" (Phil.2:3-4).

To be continued...... I give you Spiritual food for thought.

These next two weeks are the greatest in our Church. PRAY, PRAY, PRAY!!!

Your Servant,
Stella Davis
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03.23.20
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus,
The Peace of the Lord Be With You!

I would like to speak to you today and bring our Blessed Mother Mary in this teaching, as she can show us how to trust God by her example.

God unexpectedly told the Blessed Mother, through Joseph, to whom an angel had revealed it, that they must rescue the child Jesus from the hands of Herod's anger and set out for Egypt. But God is infinitely powerful. Had He no way of changing the Kings’ heart? Was it not unworthy of God to flee from a weak mortal? Could He not have performed once again, this time for Jesus’ sake, the miracle of the plagues with which He afflicted Egypt in order to save His People?

Mary was not concerned to try to understand God's plans in dealing with her. So too His will deserves our submission, whether or not we understand why He acts as He does. Mary did not ask whether she would have enough to eat during the long journey through the wilderness and the foreign land to which she was being sent! The God who gave the orders to make the journey was powerful enough to enable her to find sustenance, though she might not see it readily.

Mary was not concerned to find out whether she would have to stay in Egypt for a long period or not. She simply thought that they would return when God would give them orders to do so. Even more difficult to understand than this, was that she would never lose her tranquility. And indeed what is there that should trouble a soul that knows God as its guide? Is there perhaps some surer protection than that which Divine Providence offers? May Mama Mary teach us how to truly trust our Lord at this time, and not go round and around with such fear as I have witnessed lately.

HERE IS MY PRAYER FOR THIS TIME:

LORD, You bid us to travel by Your Path that we do not know. Your command is enough for us, Your will is our light and all the reason we need. Admittedly we do not know where we are going, or where we now stand. If we let ourselves be led by a guide as wise as Yours we shall not go astray. Although we walk in darkness, we walk with assurance, for we are sure You will not desert us.

Of what use would our own weak light be on a path where You, Yourself, are our guide, and which You order us to follow in blind obedience? You have spoken. We must act without listening to ourselves.

We often trust entirely the advice of man who is regarded as prudent and enlightened. Have we any reason for mistrust when You, Eternal Wisdom, are the one who directs us? Therefore, however surprised we may be, may we find Your plan for us. We shall simply bow down before You in Adoration, for Your power surpasses our powerlessness to understand it.

Your action, even when hidden. is no less to be adored. Your works all bear the stamp of infinite wisdom, even when Your secret is not revealed as we wish. We are to be no less submissive to Your commands — even when we do not understand the reason for them — than we are to Your truth that You have revealed to us. We do not comprehend that truth, yet we are more sure of it than if we understand it by our own powers, for it is You LORD who have spoken. Amen, Amen to the Glory of God!!!!!

Your Servant,
Stella Davis

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03.20.20
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

I greet you again, in the matchless name of Jesus Christ.

One of my spiritual sons contacted me and reminded me of a prophecy I’d made when I ministered in Columbia:

“I want to remember you that… one year ago, we were at the chapel of the school. You told me that there will be coming a time when the churches will be closed and people wouldn’t be able to go to Mass, and that our school was going to be like an oasis. Well, the time has come. The churches are closed now, and people cannot go to Mass and receive the Blessed Sacrament. Even the adoration chapels have been closed all around the country. But — since the Chapel at my school is private, we can visit the Blessed Sacrament every day… How blessed we are!!!!”

We received great blessings in Columbia. It was wonderful to work together with our CWIA-Columbia family to bring the word of God to His people — and what a time to bring it, when the Lord is now knocking at the door!

We had another vision when in Columbia, of a river going through Columbia. It was a river of graces that was connecting to all the people, especially for the time we’re now in.

Remember what the prophet Jeremiah stated:

Blessed is the man or woman who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is in the Lord. He is like a tree planted by running water, that sends out its roots by the stream of water, and does not fear when the heat comes for its leaves remain green. Those who do so will remain green, bearing when the heat comes bearing witness to His Grace and love. They will continue to bear fruit even in the midst of the drought - fruit that will be able to harvest to feed the many who will be starving for His love.

Act now to sink your roots deep in Him in humility and faith and in trust, as the day of drought is here. We must put all our trust in Him and be strong.

"He who abides in Him and He in us will bear much fruit for apart from Him we are nothing." John 15:4-5

My prayers are with all of you. Join me in spirit as I pray everyday at 3 p.m. that no one in CWIA will get sick.

Your Servant in Jesus Christ,
Stella Davis

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03.18.20
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

The reading God gave me is Psalm 71. Also - "How shall the young remain sinless? By obeying His word." (Ps. 119:9)

If you are young, look forward to God's fidelity to you throughout your life. If you are older, look back on God's fidelity to you through all that is past. Whatever your age, know that God's love is the foundation upon which all our hope stands firm.

Psalm 71: "It is you, O Lord, who are my hope, my trust, O Lord, since my youth. On you I have leaned from my birth, from my mother's womb you have been my help. My hope has always been in you..." etc, etc. READ IT...

Blessings, and my prayers every day at 3 p.m.

I remain in prayer, God's love be in us,,
Your servant in Jesus Christ,
Stella Davis

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03.17.20
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

I want you to know that I have been praying for all CWIA members for an entire week. I have asked the Lord to cover us with His blood. I’ve asked the Holy Spirit to hover over us with His protection that no evil will stand against us, and no member of CWIA will contract the virus.

I ask that you read the following verses everyday, out loud:
- Psalm 51
- Isaiah 53
- Galatians 2:7
- Jeremiah 2:19
Also, pray the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet everyday.

Know that I will be in Church every day at 3:00 p.m. in prayer for all of you. Please let us stay together and pray for one another, as we are the Body of Christ. Remember all that I’ve been teaching you for such a time as this.

My Love, and in Much Prayer in Christ Jesus,
A Servant of the Lord,
Stella Davis
Chapel in Columbia
People come from everywhere to adore the Lord!
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As we began our Lent season, I felt led to write about HUMILITY. We all can use some of that in our life at this time of the year.

And what is humility? FEAR OF GOD. To fear the Lord is to hold Him in awe. It is to be filled with wonder at all God has done, and at who He is. It does not mean to be afraid of God. Rather, it is a healthy fear rooted in love and deep reverence for God. It is looking to God and away from ourselves and our egocentric tendencies.

Scripture says, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” (Prov. 9:10) To fear the Lord is to turn to the Lord, seeking answers, seeking meaning, realizing that in God is all wisdom and knowledge. To fear the Lord is to hunger and thirst for His truth and righteousness, to fear the Lord is to look outside oneself and upward to God.

Here begins our journey down from the mountain of pride. A simple and loving look to God, who alone can set us free from the slavery that pride and sinfulness created for us.

Renunciation of self-will is called for. In the garden, Jesus said to His Father, "Not as I will, but as you will.” (Luke 22:42) This is what renunciation of the will means: To surrender one's will to God’s will to allow His decision to override one's own.

Pride is when you demand to do what you please, and you, yourself, decide to determine what is right or wrong. In this stage of un-humility, I am not willing to look to God. The Saints say, "If God wants it, I want it. If God doesn't want it, I do not want it.” The prideful person says “Why can't I have it? It’s not so bad. Everybody else is doing it!”

Once we embark on the journey away from pride, after having come to a fear of the Lord, we are now more joyfully ready to listen to Him and to submit to His vision for us. Having attained a humbler disposition of heart, we are now more willing to obey. Obedience moves us from just hearing God's word, to us paying close attention to and obeying His holy will, and ultimately to surrendering our stubborn will to Him. We are then made ready, by God's grace, to execute that will to put it into action.

Patient endurance is a must. When we embark on this journey down the mountain of pride, and strive to hear and understand God's will and obey, we can surely expect to face both external and internal obstacles. Our flesh — that is, our sinful nature — does not simply and wholeheartedly surrender but, rather continues to battle. It resists prayer, resists being subject to anything other than its own wishes and desires. Thus, as we suffer internal resistances from our sinful nature, little by little, we gain greater self-discipline and authority over our unruly passions. This is truly a struggle — requiring patience, an enduring spirit, and will.

Let’s try to descend Pride Mountain, and overcome in this season of Lent.

God's Blessings to you. I hope to see all of you at our next Prayer Breakfast meeting!

Your Sister in Christ,
Stella Davis
Miracle of God!!!

A beautiful miracle happened at our prayer meeting on Monday! A man came who has had all sorts of physical ailments and pain, including three hernias in the spine. In addition, an accident occurred at his job many years ago that prevented him from working. After he and his family were prayed over, we saw him healed right before our eyes! But even more importantly, the Lord baptized him in the Holy Spirit! This same man ended up speaking in tongues for the very first time, praising God! Halleluia! Thank You Lord for your many many blessings!
Prayer of Protection

Our Prayer Breakfast in July was phonomenal and the Holy Spirit rested on us in a mighty way! Some have been calling me to provide the prayer of protection for our homes that I read. This prayer is as follows:

Dear Lord Jesus, please surround us, our families, friends and our homes with a perimeter of Your love and protection throughout this day and night and every day - 100 yards in all directions. Lord Jesus, render any demons that are here or should try to come deaf, dumb, and blind. Strip them of all weapons, illusions, armor, powers and authorities. Disable them from communicating or interacting in any way. Bind, sever, and separate them, binding them directly to the foot of the cross, without manifestation or harm to us, or to anyone else, to be dealt with by You, Jesus, as You see it fit. May Your precious blood cover us. May the Holy Spirit fill us, and Blessed Mother, place your mantle of love and protection around us in our homes, from any event of fire, theft, vandalism, flood, storms, elements, and accidents of any sort, distress, hardship, curses, and all unwanted things. I ask all this in Your name, Jesus Christ, and through the intercession of our Blessed Mother Mary and in the power of the Holy Spirit. We call upon St. Michael, St. Joseph, St. Padre Pio, and St. John Paul II, and all the saints and angels, to pray for us. Amen.