It is wonderful and most appropriate, that we have come together once again to recognize and honor one of my beloved son's greatest accomplishments during his time on Earth, just as the sun is beginning to flood this part of the planet with its warm, life-giving and sustaining magnificent radiation for another day. Whenever Jesus and I took time in his very busy schedule to discuss various aspects of spirituality, he often shared his desire to remind everyone he came in contact with of their own divinity. He also worked very hard to exemplify the Will of God in every aspect of his life, even up to the end of his time on this physical plane of existence. He was the original "wayshower" and as I follow the spiritual development of this planet, I can see his service to life was not in vain.  

Some time before his transition I was sure he was aware on some level, of what eventually awaited him—the betrayal, trial, crucifixion, resurrection and ascension. I too had a certain awareness that our lives would soon change in a very profound way. Little did I know then the true reality of my feelings. Even though there were things left unsaid between us, nothing ever needed to be verbalized because we were firmly united at the heart level. This was true ever since the first time I took him in my arms, and looked into his beautiful all-seeing, all-knowing and all-loving eyes.

Even the deepest darkness of those days could not dim the light and unconditional love of my beloved son. He always remained focused upon his mission and continued to exemplify the gifts and blessings of our Father-Mother God to the best of his ability. However, we must all remember that he chose to embody as a man and he had thoughts and feelings the same as any other man. Especially in his later years, when his life was no longer his. He always knew he would never marry or have children of his own. It was for this reason that he marveled in the love and attention he received from my youngest child Ruth.  

She was born shortly after the death of my beloved husband Joseph. Jesus, barely a man himself, took over quite a bit of the responsibility in raising her. His love for her was too great to be much of a disciplinarian and she knew it. Ruth also had a look that would stop her brother in his tracks. He would put aside everything no matter what he was doing to spend time with her. He would play a simply child's game of tag, kiss her little finger when she scratched it on a thorn of one of my beautiful rosebushes, or take her in his arms and gently rock her to sleep when she cried out in the night, already fearing for his life. Even after he began to travel extensively and carried many responsibilities upon his broad shoulders, he made sure they spent time together whenever possible, even during his busiest of days.  

Many of my fondest memories of the two of them were in the garden, discretely situated between the house and the workshop. They would sit together, Jesus very animated in his conversation and Ruth, her attention undivided, spending many special hours with one another. Especially in the evening when the sun was just beginning its journey behind the gentle rolling hills around us, I would find them enjoying each other's company. She listened attentively and he taught her well. On that fateful day when he offered the gift of forgiveness to the entire world, my youngest, not more than a child herself, was able to comfort me, the rest of our household and all of Jesus' Disciples as well.  

Within months of my beloved son's transition, I recognized how my blessed daughter came to Earth to bring to her brother gifts that no one else could possibly give to him because of his mission in life. Ruth's love for her brother was so beautiful and so pure that she could be his companion, a wonderful female friend who was so joyous and loving, so patient, loyal and compassionate well beyond her years. Jesus always delighted in her presence. It was this beautiful child of God who assisted her brother greatly in finding the strength and wisdom within himself to continue along his path in life further fulfilling his divine destiny.

So you can see beloved ones, the importance of love and friendship in a person's life cannot be overemphasized! A friend is so much more than an acquaintance or a colleague, Take a moment to think of who your friends are. What makes them so? In most cases you will find the words confidant, advocate, close companion and supporter coming to your mind. In other words your true friends are the people in your life who seem to give you so much more that you give them and they do so without judgment of any kind.  

On this, the anniversary of my beloved son Jesus' magnificent accomplishment, take a few moments to look upon the faces of your friends who are sharing space with you this morning and acknowledge their presence in your lives. For those who are unable to be here for whatever reason, visualize their faces with your mind's eye. I believe that in each and every case, you will clearly see the all-seeing, all-knowing and all-loving face of one of God's divine children looking back at you! As one of the many Mothers of Heaven, I enfold you now in all the love of my heart and I shall hold the magnificent concept of friend for each and every one of you, as you continue to manifest the consciousness of the Christ in the world of form.

I AM Mary, Mother of all,

 as designated by my beloved son

 almost two thousand years ago.

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