A Meditation on Receiving the Flame of Love

We begin with a renewal of the Baptismal promises as recited during the Easter Liturgies:

Leader: Do you reject Satan?

All: I do.

Leader: And all his works?

All: I do.

Leader: And all his empty promises?

All: I do.

Leader: Do you believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth?

All: I do.

Leader: Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was born of the Virgin Mary was crucified, died, and was buried, rose from the dead, and is now seated at the right hand of the Father?

All: I do.

Leader: Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting?

All: I do.

Leader: God, the all-powerful Father of our Lord Jesus Christ has given us a new birth by water and the Holy Spirit and forgiven all our sins. May he also keep us faithful to our Lord Jesus Christ for ever and ever.

All: Amen.

Close your eyes and imagine yourself clothed in a spotless, white garment, a symbol of your soul at Baptism and an image of a future life in heaven.

Now, envision an enormous Flame of Fire. You enter into the blaze. Do not be afraid. The Fire is Jesus, Himself, the Flame of Love. You are not alone, the Blessed Mother is with you. You are in the deepest part of Her Heart, immersed in her Flame of Love. Our Lady fills you with great desires to accept more and more of this Flame. Surrender to the Flame and to having Jesus consume your whole life.

Now, accompany Jesus and Mary through the Mysteries of the Rosary.

Through her Fiat, the Word is made Flesh in the Womb of the Blessed Mother. Upon Mary’s greeting at the Visitation, Jesus sanctifies John the Baptist, who leaps for joy. Jesus is born in poverty and is laid in a manger where the Shepherds and Wise Men gaze upon the Holy Face of God. At forty days, Jesus is revealed in the Temple as the Light for all nations and the glory of Israel. At twelve, He fills the same temple with His teachings.

At 30, Jesus is baptized. The heavens open and the Spirit of God descends like a dove on Him while the Father speaks, “This is my beloved Son.” At Cana, He transforms water into wine. He preaches, heals, drives out demons and proclaims that the Kingdom of God is at hand. He reveals His Glory to Peter, James and John. On the night before His Passion, Jesus institutes the Holy Eucharist, with the words, “This is My Body, This is My Blood.”

He goes to the Garden where He accepts the Father’s will. He gives Himself over to men whom Satan uses as his instruments. He accepts the wounds on His back and the thorns upon His head. He accepts the cross, walks to Calvary and dies for you.

At His death, Jesus’ soul departs his body and descends into hell to set free the souls of the just. On the Third day, He rises from the dead. Through His glorious Resurrection, Jesus triumphs over sin and death.He appears to His disciples, instructing them to make disciples of all nations, and ascends to the Father’s Right Hand. He sends the Holy Spirit upon the disciples, takes His Mother into heaven, body and soul, and then crowns her as Queen of all Heaven and earth.

Now, having been immersed in the life of Jesus, invite Jesus, the Flame of Love to come into your will. You welcome Him and He enters your heart. You have asked Jesus to be the center of your life. He is your King. Place this fire on the lampstand and Jesus’ Light will flood you.

When you receive the Flame with others, you experience the communion of Saints. When one receives, all are blessed. When all receive, each is more blessed.

Right now, Our Lady embraces you and pours out her Flame of Love in great abundance. This is a holy and sacred moment. The Flame leaps from her heart to yours and she gives the Flame without limits. The Flame of Love is so great that She suffers until the Flame leaves Her Heart and goes to yours, because it belongs in our hearts. She gives the Fire far beyond your capacity to receive. She gives gifts that were meant for others but they did not receive. Receive this Flame for everyone—for yourself, your family, your friends. Be still. The prayer is complete. Our Lady is pouring out the effect of grace of the Flame of Love. You will not realize all she has done for you this day. The effects will unfold slowly and powerfully. Remain in silence . . . and receive.