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Jim Gilboy, president of CMJ Marian publishers published the first four volumes in December 2003. In May, 2004, Gilboy printed Volumes One To Four and begun to disseminate them to the public. |
Jim Gilboy, president of CMJ Marian publishers published the first four volumes in December 2003. In May, 2004, Gilboy printed Volumes One To Four and begun to disseminate them to the public. |
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In September, 2004, [[New Orleans]] [[Archbishop]] [[Philip Hannan]] decided to involve his |
In September, 2004, [[New Orleans]] retired [[Archbishop]] [[Philip Hannan]] decided to involve his FOCUS Worldwide Television Network in spreading the messages. He has written a letter of endorsement which is included in each volume. |
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On October 15, 2004, "Anne" recorded the last message, printed in the Volume 10. In December, 2004, Volume 7, 9, 10 were published. The Volumes are under the title "Direction for Our Times as Given to "Anne", a lay apostle" |
On October 15, 2004, "Anne" recorded the last message, printed in the Volume 10. In December, 2004, Volume 7, 9, 10 were published. The Volumes are under the title "Direction for Our Times as Given to "Anne", a lay apostle" |
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The Volumes were also accepted and blessed by Pope John Paul II. |
The Volumes were also accepted and blessed by Pope John Paul II. |
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In September, 2005, Bishop Federico Escaler, S.J. from the [[Philippines]] granted his [[Imprimatur]], as the Volumes are also published and widely disseminated there. |
In September, 2005, [[Bishop Federico Escaler, S.J.]] from the [[Philippines]] granted his [[Imprimatur]], as the Volumes are also published and widely disseminated there. |
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== The Monthly Messages and other publications == |
== The Monthly Messages and other publications == |
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Revision as of 08:28, 13 July 2007
DFOT is a non-profit 501(c) corporation dedicated to spreading the alleged messages from Heaven given to "Anne" a lay apostle, who is a member of the Roman Catholic Church. This includes an eight-book collection entitled The Volumes, as well as other publications. The corporation is closely monitored by the Catholic Church, and nothing is published without the permission of the local ordinary, Bishop Leo O'Reilly of the Diocese of Kilmore in Ireland, who has submitted all of her writings to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith in Rome.
"Anne", a lay apostle
"Anne" is a wife and mother of six originally from the United States, currently residing in Ireland, who has been receiving messages in prayer through a process known by the Catholic Church as interior locution.
She believes the messages which she hears in her heart come from Heaven, which include Jesus, the Virgin Mary, and many saints recognized by the Catholic Church.
In obedience to what allegedly the Virgin Mary requested of her, for reasons of discretion to protect her family, she is presented under a borrowed name, "Anne."
In 2003 Jesus allegedly began this mission known as Direction For Our Times, which He called a mission of great mercy for the world.
The Volumes
The eight-book set of Volumes are as follows;
Volume One: Thoughts on Spirituality
Volume Two: Conversations with the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus
Volume Three: Part 1: God the Father Speaks to His Children, Part 2: Blessed Mother Speaks to Priests and Bishops
Volume Four: Part 1: Jesus the King, Part 2: Heaven Speaks to Priests, Part 3: Jesus Speaks to Sinners
Volume Six: Heaven Speaks to Families
Volume Seven: Greetings From Heaven
Volume Nine: Angels
Volume Ten: Jesus Speaks to His Apostles
Jim Gilboy, president of CMJ Marian publishers published the first four volumes in December 2003. In May, 2004, Gilboy printed Volumes One To Four and begun to disseminate them to the public.
In September, 2004, New Orleans retired Archbishop Philip Hannan decided to involve his FOCUS Worldwide Television Network in spreading the messages. He has written a letter of endorsement which is included in each volume.
On October 15, 2004, "Anne" recorded the last message, printed in the Volume 10. In December, 2004, Volume 7, 9, 10 were published. The Volumes are under the title "Direction for Our Times as Given to "Anne", a lay apostle"
The Volumes were also accepted and blessed by Pope John Paul II.
In September, 2005, Bishop Federico Escaler, S.J. from the Philippines granted his Imprimatur, as the Volumes are also published and widely disseminated there.
The Monthly Messages and other publications
On the first of every month, Jesus allegedly gives Anne a new message about His call to service. [1]
Lay Apostolate
Lay Apostles seek to be united to Jesus in our daily work, and through their vocations, in order to obtain graces for the conversion of sinners. They pledge their allegiance to God the Father. Through their cooperation with the Holy Spirit, they will allow Jesus to flow through them into the world, bringing His light. They do this in union with Mary, our Blessed Mother, with the communion of saints, with all of God's holy angels, and with our fellow lay apostles in the world.
As lay apostles of Jesus Christ the Returning King, they agree to perform their basic obligations as practicing Catholics. Additionally, they will adopt the following spiritual practices, as best they can.
1. Allegiance Prayer, along with the Morning Offering and a brief prayer for the Holy Father. 2. One hour of Eucharistic Adoration each week. 3. Participation in a monthly lay apostle prayer group, which includes the Luminous Mysteries of the Holy Rosary and the reading of the Monthly Message. 4. Monthly Confession. 5. Further, they will follow the example of Jesus Christ, as set out in Holy Scripture, treating all others with His patience and kindness.
The Church's Position
Anne works within the Magisterium of the Church and in complete obedience to her local bishop, Bishop Leo O'Reilly of the Diocese of Kilmore in Ireland. Nothing that Anne writes is published without his permission or his designated representative.
Copies of the Volumes have also been brought to the Vatican, to both Pope John Paul II just prior to his death, as well as to then-Cardinal Ratzinger, formerly head of the Congregation for the Doctrine and Faith and now Pope Benedict XVI. The position of the Church is that these writings are private revelation containing nothing contrary to Catholic faith and doctrine.
Bishop Leo O'Reilly has assigned a priest from his diocese to work on a full time basis with Direction For Our Times. In addition to the permission for publication, the bishop has submitted the writings to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
Regarding Anne's writings and the organization, Direction For Our Times, the bishop has issued a letter which states:
To Whom It May Concern:
Direction For Our Times (DFOT) is a religious movement founded by "Anne," a lay apostle from our diocese who wishes to remain anonymous. The movement is in its infancy and does not as yet enjoy canonical status. I have asked a priest of the diocese, Fr. Darragh Connolly, to assist in the work of the movement and to ensure that in all its works and publications it remains firmly within the teaching and practice of the Catholic Church.
I have known "Anne," the founder of the movement, for several years. She is a Catholic in good standing in the diocese, a wife and mother of small children, and a woman of deep spirituality. From the beginning, she has always been anxious that everything connected with the movement be subject to the authority of the Church. She has submitted all her writings to me and will not publish anything without my permission. She has submitted her writings to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and I have done so, as well.
In so far as I am able to judge, she is orthodox in her writings and teaching. Her spirituality and the spiritual path that she proposes to those who wish to accept it are in conformity with the teachings of the Church and of the great spiritual writers of the past and present.
+Leo O'Reilly Bishop of Kilmore 16 June 2006
For More Information - Clergy Clergy members seeking further information may contact Fr. Darragh Connolly, Bishop O'Reilly's designated representative in these matters, by calling the DFOT Chicago office at (708) 496-9300.