Events unfold, one leading to another. Only looking back can the series of events be understood, seen as either important or unimportant. I see quite differently. I see the future and the events which lie ahead, one opening out into the next.

Like a watchman stationed high upon the mountain, I can see what no one else sees. From this wisdom, I speak as no one else can speak. Yet, who turns to me? Who comes to the Queen of the universe and seeks my wisdom? I do not wait for an invitation. I boldly speak. Let my words convince you.

The time of difficulties has begun. At first, it will seem as if they are conquered. New steps are taken to counter the terrorists. New steps are taken to ease the economic difficulties. People believe that these responses will turn the tide, but the evils are too deeply imbedded and the economic systems are too weak in too many places.

The West has neither the resources nor the will to adequately respond because the fire of faith has been extinguished. The great zeal for God and for others has been lost. The great leaders who could preach across Europe like St. Bernard, St. Francis, St. Dominic and St. Ignatius are no more. The words that go forth are political and cunning, unable to raise man’s heart to the heavenly Father who alone can reverse the future series of events. Tell me. What world leader speaks of God? Who seriously invokes Jesus? These names are never heard, as if they were relics of the past.

Mankind will just continue this hopeless path until I raise up him to whom all the nations will listen.