💗💌 News of the Prayer Meeting at Naju Shrine on the First Saturday of March 2025 🙏🏻💗🌹

Praise be to Jesus! Praise be to the Blessed Mother!

Dear Mary's Ark of Salvation family, we have entered the hopeful season of March. Throughout the day, intermittent spring rains have urged the arrival of the new season. With the expectation that this new spring will bring forth blessings, we share with you the news of the First Saturday Prayer Meeting in March.

The Way of the Cross prayer began. With Semchigo, we regarded the softly falling rain as streams of mercy, cleansing both our souls and bodies. With hearts united with the Little Soul, who has been unable to attend the prayer meetings for months due to offering up excruciating sufferings greater than death each day, we prayed each station with utmost sincerity.

“Do not regret on the last day after having been attached to and having compromised with the things of the world and the flesh which will decay and pass away, but make haste to rush toward Me through My Mother, arm yourselves with the messages which My Mother and I have been giving you for your repentance, repeating the same words again and again, and inherit Heaven which has been earned through the immeasurable pains of the Cross." (Jesus, Jan 18, 2002)

Jesus repeatedly emphasized the importance of the Messages of Love. Reflecting on His words, we firmly resolved to place His exhortations at the center of our lives and live by them.

After prayer, we cleansed any possible stains from our body and soul in the Bathhouse for Our Souls (the shower room with the Miraculous Water). Then, we went to the dining hall and had dinner with food prepared with sincere Prayers of Life and Miraculous Water. One sister praised the meals at the Blessed Mother's Mountain, saying they surpassed those of any restaurant in the world.

At 7 p.m., the chief volunteer, Peter Kim, shared that Mama Julia was offering suffering in reparation for sins committed through mouths, as her mouth was completely ulcerated, preventing her from properly eating. He invited everyone to pray in unity with her. Two priests and pilgrims from abroad also attended.

After offering up the opening prayer, we welcomed the Blessed Mother’s entrance by presenting candles and flowers filled with our love. We then recited the offering prayer, entrusting ourselves and all that we have to the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Mother.

At 7:30 PM, the Eucharistic Benediction took place.

"Loving Pelican, O Jesus Lord,

Unclean I am, but cleanse me in Thy Blood,

One drop of which can free the entire world

Of all its sin and misery."

The Precious Blood that Jesus poured out on the Blessed Mother’s Mountain is an expression of the Lord's love, given to save us from all sin. Empowered by this love, we are truly blessed people, selected grains among the good grains.

In silence, we had a deep conversation with the Eucharistic Jesus. We entrusted everything to Him and gently promised to live according to His will.

"Praised be God.

For the repentance of sinners and for the family of Mary's Ark of Salvation,

Through the sacrifice and love of Mama Julia, who offers up extreme redemptive suffering with the spirit of self-sacrifice, God is to be praised."

At 8:10 PM, Director of the Planning Department, Peter Park, led a session titled "Understanding the Naju Shrine Correctly." The subtitle was "Do Not Worry About the Future." There is no need to feel anxious or worry about the future with human thoughts, for those of us who are aboard Mary's Ark of Salvation are already sheltered under the mantle of the Blessed Mother.

If we give up everything and faithfully follow the Blessed Mother, practicing and spreading the messages of love, great miracles of love, beyond anything anyone could imagine, will occur through us, even though we may consider ourselves inadequate and insignificant.

When we clearly realize the simple truth that even light feathers accumulated together in large numbers can sink a boat, display the power of love more energetically, practice the Five Spiritualities, and heroically offer up our utmost loyalty, Heaven is ours. Though suffering may accompany our mission of proclaiming the Lord and the Blessed Mother, the pains, sorrows, and hardships of this life will transform into happiness in the life to come.

Let us embrace the Message of Love and, with humility as little souls, offer up everything graciously—even the smallest things—as Prayers of Life. Let us draw close to the Lord and the Blessed Mother, dedicating our lives entirely to Them. In doing so, even if great natural disasters occur, they will protect and safeguard us.

Let us unite with the Little Soul and arm ourselves with the armor of the Five Spiritualities, which are the shortcut to Heaven, in order to avoid the disaster of the flames of justice. Let us not act based on human thoughts or calculations, but with hearts wide open, if we turn to the Lord and the Blessed Mother, the cup of God's wrath will be replaced with the cup of blessing, and sorrow will be transformed into joy. Then, on the last day, we will possess the tree of eternal life that Adam and Eve lost.

At 8:40, we began with beautiful hymns and worhip, offering the five decades of the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary with various intentions. Due to the slippery condition of the Stations of the Cross, wet from the rain, we prayed inside the Chapel for safety. The Lord, who listens attentively to our prayers offered up with sincerity, will grant all of our intentions in due time.

At 9:40, we had a grace-sharing (testimony) session led by Sister Michaella Kim.

<Paul Kim from Cheongju>

My wife, Serena, had unusual pronunciation, so we did an MRI, and she was diagnosed with a cerebral infarction. Fortunately, it narrowly missed a critical area, which the doctors called a miracle. When we participated in the First Saturday prayer meeting, Mama Julia offered the reparatory suffering for Serena, and we were deeply grateful for the healing. Serena's hemoglobin A1c was 12.5, but after receiving Mama Julia's prayer, it dropped to 5.7. My grandson, Francisco, had a persistent itching on his face due to pneumonia, but after participating in the prayer meeting and Mama Julia touched his face during the encounter, the itching disappeared completely.

< Kim Otilia from Daegu>

I was suffering from severe postpartum depression, and after watching a YouTube video, I decided to visit Naju. During the pilgrimage, I felt extreme fear due to my hatred toward my husband. As I prayed silently, I called out, "Mama Julia, you know my suffering, don't you?" Immediately after, all my wounds and pains disappeared as if they were melting away, my mind cleared, and I was liberated from the suffering. After that, I naturally began practicing Semchigo, Offering Up, and Prayers of Life. Once the depression was healed, my family became united and harmonious, and we received financial blessings. Now, I am so very happy. It is all thanks to the Blessed Mother of Naju and Mama Julia.

< Stephen from Malaysia>

This is my third pilgrimage. In 1996, when Mama Julia visited Malaysia, I witnessed the miraculous transformation of the Blessed Sacrament during Mass celebrated by Bishop Dominic Su, where the Body and Blood of Christ visibly changed into flesh and blood in Mama Julia’s mouth.

My brother, Christopher, experienced the tears of the Blessed Mother and the scent of roses during his pilgrimage to Naju. Afterward, he reconciled with the Church after 30 years of being away. Since then, he became a completely transformed person, 180 degrees different from before. One of his coronary arteries was 70% blocked and he was scheduled for surgery, but after Mama Julia embraced him, he was healed, and surgery was no longer necessary.

I witnessed several times the Crucifix on Mount Calvary being shaken, and I deeply felt the love of the Lord. After the death of my wife, I lived in hiding, consumed by sorrow, but through Jesus of Mercy in Glory, my grief was lifted and I was healed. Since then, I have been sharing the message of Naju.

< Angela from Suwon >

I experienced extreme stress due to my inability to forgive my mother, which led to continuous bleeding and extreme weakness. However, after starting my pilgrimage to Naju, I began to weep uncontrollably and had a deep outpouring of grief. While my eyes were closed, I saw Mama Julia, dressed in a blue skirt, asking, "How much have you suffered?" At that moment, I was able to forgive my mother, and later, my mother even apologized saying, "I was wrong." Additionally, my persistent bleeding condition was completely healed when Mama Julia kissed my belly, and my chronic respiratory disease, which caused constant coughing, was also healed when I responded with an "Amen" to Mama Julia's words, "Receive healing from asthma." I was no longer troubled by coughing and was fully healed.

< Simon from Seoul >

I was diagnosed with early-stage liver cancer (Stage 1) after experiencing hematuria and undergoing a thorough examination. Mama Julia placed her hands on my chest during prayer meeting. Later, the very difficult surgery became surprisingly easy. I truly felt the reality of the Blessed Mother's words, "When they face an imminent crisis where they cannot do anything, I will surely rescue them.” I was also healed of chest pain caused by coronary artery issues through my pilgrimage to Naju.

While working, I experienced a severe injury where my finger was severed down to the nerves and tendons, making complete recovery seem impossible. However, after offering prayers at Naju and dedicating my pain, the surgery went well, and I was able to live a normal life. Through my pilgrimage to Naju, my parents received the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick before passing, and I was able to hold their funeral Mass. My son passed a difficult exam and found employment, while I myself experienced spiritual transformation. I believe all of these blessings are due to the graces of the Naju pilgrimage.

< Barbara from Daegu >

I led a life filled with struggles, being ridiculed and persecuted due to poverty and my appearance from a young age. I endured much hardship, including being expelled from prayer groups five times, leaving my heart broken. However, through my pilgrimage to Naju, I received healing for both my physical and emotional wounds and was freed from severe depression.

After the pilgrimage, I no longer suffered from shingles, which had plagued me four times a year, and my O-shaped legs were healed. Through my pilgrimages to Naju Shrine and offering up Prayers of Life, I experienced repentance and healing. Seeing my transformation, my son, who had previously opposed Naju, has now accepted it. Additionally, my daughter-in-law, who had suffered from persistent coughing for two years, was healed through the miraculous water of Naju.

< Julianne from Incheon >

I experienced the great grace of Naju. I had suffered from a painful illness that felt as if my back were being pierced with needles or nails and burned with fire. Despite trying every possible treatment, nothing worked, and I grew resentful of Jesus and the Blessed Mother. I was unable to eat or sleep and remained bedridden for three months. However, after attending a 3-day, 2-night retreat in Naju, where I smelled the fragrance of roses, I began to experience gradual healing. Through continued pilgrimages to Naju, I received much healing and relief from my suffering.

At 11:00, the chief volunteer Peter Kim shared an important announcement. Saint Pope John Paul II personally witnessed the transformation of the Blessed Sacrament that Julia had received, changing into living flesh and blood, during a Mass at the Vatican. Deeply moved by this miraculous event, the Pope encouraged sharing this great grace with all the countries in Asia.

Pope Benedict XVI expressed his support for Naju, and the Cardinal Jaime Sin of the Philippines received healing for his kidneys through Julia's prayers and the miraculous water. Volunteers are being recruited for the 40th anniversary event. In celebration of the 40th anniversary, plans for environmental improvements at the Blessed Mother’s Mountain are underway. 

After a short break, we proceeded with a praise and worship and, we consecrated ourselves to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and had time with Mama Julia. We first watched a video of her Inspiring Spiritual Message. She shared that if we practice the Five Spiritualities, no devil can stand against us.

Mama Julia shared that there are 12,420 kinds of diseases, and if we have even one of them, we should receive healing. Let us also offer up our sufferings well. No matter what happens, let us avoid irritation or complaints and think, "Ah, there must be a reason for this." When we offer up everything with this mindset, the Lord and the Blessed Mother will take care of everything for us.

When the negative declaration on Naju was issued, Bishop Roman Danilak from Canada offered to approve Naju if Julia came to Canada. However, she chose the path of suffering instead of taking the easier way. Even if persecuted, if we entrust and offer everything to the Lord and the Blessed Mother, we will inherit the Kingdom of Heaven on the last day. Let us deny ourselves, arm ourselves with the Five Spiritualities, and offer up everything graciously. If we only have the will, we can accomplish everything.

Miracles of love happen when we completely surrender ourselves. Let us speak kindly. There is no harm in speaking kindly. There is no end to anger when we allow ourselves to get angry. If we feel anger rising, let us say, "It's my fault, I'm sorry." No matter how great the pain, everything changes depending on how well we offer it up.

Let us not overlook even the smallest things but offer them up wholeheartedly through Prayers of Life. Mama Julia shared a story from when she was invited to Pittsburgh, USA, and another about her experience during a severe drought. At that time, while four months pregnant, she was asked by an elderly woman to help dig a well and had to travel a long distance to fetch firewood. Through these experiences, she taught us the importance of offering up all things in love.

After watching the video, chief volunteer Peter Kim shared an update on Mama Julia's condition. She is experiencing significant pain in her back after surgery, making it difficult for her to sit and stand while doing computer work. She is wearing a back traction belt, but her thumb and the back of her hand are swollen, and she is also suffering from severe pain due to calcification in her left shoulder bone.

Mama Julia has sores all over her mouth, and her tongue is inflamed, causing it to swell and making it difficult for her to speak. She is unable to eat, so she is consuming even porridge by grinding it. Suddenly, she has been feeling a chill, and the electric hot pad has not been helpful. Due to attacks from the devil, she is in an extremely difficult state. Despite all these sufferings, she is offering up all of them for us.

At 1:40, the Mass for the 8th Sunday of Ordinary Time was celebrated. During the homily, the priest spoke about how the time for the victory of the Immaculate Heart of Mary is near, urging everyone to arm themselves with the armor of the Five Spiritualities and practice them. He also mentioned that the devil is very angry at Mama Julia right now.

Because of Mama Julia's prayers and atonement of suffering, the devil's business has been affected. The devil continues to attack her constantly, but he will never succeed. This is because the Lord and the Blessed Mother are always with Mama Julia.

This world is currently in a spiritual war. Their spiritual blindness has clouded their judgment, and they are unable to see the truth clearly. This is why the numerous signs and miracles of Naju are not being recognized. Even Jesus performed countless miracles, such as healing the blind and making the lame walk, yet He was rejected and crucified. Although the Gwangju Diocese is currently forcing others to accept as true what was not true (指鹿爲馬) and tried to deceive others with shallow tricks (掩耳盜鐘), but their error, ultimately, will be revealed.

Let us strive to achieve victory in this intense battle of the last days. Use the Five Spiritualities as the last weapon to defeat the devil. Let us offer up every pain and fight on with determination. The weapon the devil fears most is the spirituality of "It is my fault."

If we effectively use "It is my fault," the devil will be defeated. Let us not fight with anger, hatred, or a desire for revenge, but with love. In doing so, we will ultimately attain victory. Let us move forward in unity of heart and mind, working together with a single purpose, toward the day when the Lord returns and the Blessed Mother will take us aboard Mary’s Ark of Salvation, leading us to Him.

After Mass, Mama Julia came out with the support of the priests. She was struggling to breathe, gasping for air, and her voice was hoarse, making it difficult for her to continue speaking. This left those witnessing it feeling a deep sense of sorrow.

She has always hidden her pain behind a bright smile, but now that the pain was visible, it brought even more sorrow. The first words she spoke were, "Through the suffering I have endured, may all of you be healed." She also said that all of this suffering is a hopeful suffering, a joyful suffering.

Naju is a sacred place prepared by God Himself. Despite the countless signs and healings He has shown us, we often fail to understand, so He continues to show us more. We must triumph over the devil. Let us forgive and forgive again, and offer up everything joyfully. When we get angry, the devil rejoices. What matters is how much we offer up, and it is important to do our best in whatever we can. Let us strive for Heaven through the Five Spiritualities. If we remain vigilant, we can go to Heaven.

Everyone has at least one person in their heart whom they find difficult to forgive. But that person, too, must truly be forgiven. We are especially chosen people, called to live with the dignity of being transcendental beings. Even now, Jesus is sacrificing Himself for us and bestowing blessings upon us. 

May everyone receive the cup of blessings. Let us strive to approach Jesus through the Blessed Mother for the rest of our lives. Following this, Mama Julia prayed for healing, blowing kisses and breath over us together with Jesus and the Blessed Mother. Witnessing her pray with all her might, we felt deeply moved. Her dedication and love for us are truly overwhelming.

The meeting with the four priests followed, during which they prayed over each pilgrim with the laying on of hands. This concluded our first Saturday prayer meeting of March. We pray that the blessings of the Lord and the Blessed Mother be abundantly upon the families of the Mary’s Ark of Salvation. Please take extra care of your health, and let's meet with smiling faces in June, for the 40th Anniversary of Our Lady's First Shedding of Tears in Naju. Shalom. 🙏🏻✨💖