I'm back home now in Gibsons and have time to reflect on our journeys. This retreat and travel to Ireland has been absolutely wonderful. A spiritual journey in every respect. All the planning and preparation that went into it was well worth it and has fulfilled it's purpose on so many levels. We made a deep connection with so many new friends who resonate with the Divine Love truths.
The facilities in Blackpool were elegant and welcoming. No roller coasters next door. It's amazing how a few blocks off the beach, you would swear that you are in a different town. The WHC center is located in a nice neighborhood and is surrounded by gardens and other stately homes. This place is big, with room after room and an adjoining house that for now is empty. The rooms that we used on the main floor were very ornate with plaster relief 15 foot ceilings and colored leaded glass windows. Everything well kept ,brightly painted and clean. Upstairs had very similar facilities. This was a converted mansion built in the mid to late 1800's and indeed was very impressive. The most impressive thing however was the light and Love that suffused the place. I think the angels were there well before us preparing it for our prayer times. Each prayer time was attended by at least 50 participants, not all Divine Love followers. This was a joint meeting after all between us and the World Healing Crusade. Because of this, it took a little time to adjust to the diverse conditions that were present but within a day, we were well up to speed. Many celestials spoke to us and you can see their communications on the messages forum. Even brother Mandus who was a key figure to the WHC'ers and now in spirit spoke and approved of what we are doing. It seems that this beautiful place has not been well used for some time and he was pleased to see the action so to speak. He also indicated that the Divine Love was the next step. Every indication to us is that they want to collaborate in some way to assist us in our efforts and thereby bringing new life to theirs. A match made in heaven so to speak
. The WHC is a very Christian based organization that is not in many respects on the same page as us but there is a mood for change and acceptance so we will attempt to build on that. Tim O'Higgins, our host and head of the center is very much on side but I believe that many of the regular members of the organization are not as open. Our strong guidance before we left for Blackpool indicated that this door would open many doors, so we will see. Each day brings new possibilities and we are open to that loving flow of God's Will.
Most of the WHC people that we met were mentored by a very lovely woman named Faith. She was an American who lived her life on guidance and her love for Jesus. She was very gifted in soul perceptions and had a keen intellect. She was guided to go to Ireland and soon collected many lovely souls who attended her many talks there.We were regaled with many stories about Faith and her adventures in Ireland. She was very outspoken and riled up the Catholic clergy something fearce. I love the story of when she was invited to speak at a church service and the priest who introduced her commented that if God wanted women to wear ear rings, they would have been born with them. Her retort was that she would be willing to shed them and all her clothes since she wasn't born with them either. Eventually she landed up marrying brother Mandus's son Conrad who at that time was head of the WHC after Mandus died. So her connection to the WHC is very strong. In time, those who followed Faith and Mandus were combined by this marriage. Tim, who was a follower of Faith met Conrad and they became very good friends. When Conrad died, Tim was asked to head up the administrative part of the organization. A man by the name of Roy took over the spiritual side of things. Since Faith's and Conrad's passing some years back, many have fallen away from the WHC and attendance there has been very sparse. This is why we were encouraged to hold a retreat there by Tim, who has been studying the Padgett materials and has experienced the Divine Love in a deep way. He sees us as an answer to prayer. Surprisingly Faith has also come into the picture and is now on the Divine Pathway and celestial. She gave several messages to that affect although I think only two were recorded. I know our guides have said that there would be many surprises and I must say I never expected to see how all this has played out and continues to do so. Faith is now around all the time and she is a beautiful spirit. She wants to bring what was started by Mandus to the Divine Love consciousness. I find this both exciting and a little perplexing as most believe all the biblical accounts of truth. This would not be an easy sell to them although those of the Faith camp seem very willing to go there so that is a start.
A very important part of this retreat is embodied in the message given by Jesus on the second morning of the gathering. It was in the form of a calling. He wants us all to be disciples of his message of Divine Love. It was a powerful message and the room was filled with angels, thousands of them. As if to accentuate what Jesus spoke, the room felt as if heaven was brought down to earth. Many wept with the experience and as the channel, I felt the earnestness and authority of what he said. I think many of us are still trying to integrate this message into our consciousness and that is why you are not hearing too much about it here so far. The time is now according to Jesus and we are all asked to join in a concerted effort to spread these truths and God's Love to our suffering world. Some are saying that this is an old message, spoken many times in the past but the renewed vigor and immediacy of it indicates to me that there is no time to waste. Whatever resources required will be given to those who take up the call. We will be guided and lead to what we need to do. Everyone has a part to play and a role to fulfill. I believe that this moment was a turning point for many who attended. Something shifted there and we are not going back. I know my commitment and sense of joy has been completely renewed and infused with a Loving faith that all will be guided and unfold in the will of God. This is not just words spoken while on a high from a beautiful spiritual retreat but instead it comes from a place that needed to be healed because of my own human fears of stepping forward. I believe my soul consciousness was levered a little further into my every day consciousness. A week later, I am still feeling this and believe me, I'm back down to earth after catching up with work etc. I was changed there and am now more open to step forward in faith and trust. I know Jesus and the angels will be by my side at all times. Jesus called me forty years back to be his disciple and now I know that I have answered that call in a more complete way.This I believe will bring many changes to our lives and I no longer feel wary of these changes but welcome them as the fulfillment of my soul's promise to God to be his instrument of Love and peace.
As indicated by spirit, one big door has opened with the Blackpool retreat and many more are to follow. Our world needs to know in a meaningful way that God loves them. The only way for others to really hear this message is by contact with those of us willingly expressing God's Love through our many gifts and generosity of spirit. Truth can be given in many ways but I still believe the most powerful vehicle is a soul willing to be a channel of Love, clear and uninhibited . With this as the precursor, the right words will follow. Love and acceptance first, as in simple acts of service and kindness, then the words. Being able to listen to your guidance is also very helpful. I think we are all able to do this one way or another. This is not complicated nor does it require you to abandon your lives and hit the road. It will build on the inner shifts and the right things will happen at the right times. All that is required is a willingness to be open to the process that is the renovation of our very core through the Love. From this, all will flow and be added .
For those of you who patiently read this rather long reflection, I thank you for doing so. There is so much to say but I will leave it here as I must get back to my chores. I'm sure this is enough for one go anyway
. I love you all so much and I want to be as open and honest as I can be with these events and outcomes as I see them. I'm sure others have more to add and a different perspective to share. I've also talked a bit about what happened in Ireland under Werner's thread about Michael's message. Thank you again for your indulgence and God bless all who are a part of this. Much love.....Al
Endless journey,endless Love.
