THE FORMATION OF THE LAY APOSTOLATE OF JESUS CHRIST THE RETURNING KING
In May 2005, our Lord revealed to Anne a set of guidelines for those called to assist in the work of this mission. Bishop Leo O’Reilly gave permission for the formation of the Lay Apostolate of Jesus Christ the Returning King.
Become a Lay Apostle
The Lay Apostles of Jesus Christ the Returning King seek to be united to Jesus in our daily work, and through our vocations, in order to obtain graces for the conversion of sinners. Through our cooperation with the Holy Spirit, we will allow Jesus to flow through us to the world, bringing His light. We 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.
Promise from Jesus to His Lay Apostles:
May 12, 2005
Your message to souls remains constant. Welcome each soul to the rescue mission. You may assure each lay apostle that just as they concern themselves with My interests, I will concern Myself with theirs. They will be placed in My Sacred Heart and I will defend and protect them. I will also pursue complete conversion of each of their loved ones. So you see, the souls who serve in this rescue mission as My beloved lay apostles will know peace. The world cannot make this promise as only Heaven can bestow peace on a soul. This is truly Heaven’s mission and I call every one of Heaven’s children to assist Me. You will be well rewarded, My dear ones.
WHO CAN BE A LAY APOSTLE?
You can. All you have to do is say “yes” to God’s invitation to serve Him. Your religious education or affiliation doesn’t matter. Nor does anything you’ve done in your past life. All that matters is your willingness to serve.
The messages are for people of every faith, as well as to those who have no faith at all. If people of different Churches or faiths find the works in this apostolate encouraging, we are pleased. Some apostles from faiths other than the Catholic Church have found that they can share in the mission by praying the Allegiance Prayer daily and committing to one hour of silent prayer weekly as well as by prayerfully reflecting on the content of the writings. In these circumstances, the monthly prayer group might include a reading of the Monthly Message along with praying the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary which are based on scripture.
Many have embraced the spiritual practices of this apostolate. If you would like to let Direction for Our Times know that you have committed to being a Lay Apostle of Jesus Christ the Returning King, simply {click here} to download the Lay Apostle Commitment form.
Please complete the form and send it to the DFOT office at:
Direction for Our Times
9000 W. 81st Street
Justice, IL 60458
Anne received the following guidelines from our Lord:
As Lay Apostles of Jesus Christ the Returning King, we agree to perform our basic obligations as practicing Catholics. Additionally, we will adopt the following spiritual practices, as best we can:
- Allegiance Prayer and Morning Offering, plus a brief prayer for the Holy Father
- Eucharistic Adoration , one hour per week
- Prayer Group Participation, monthly, at which we pray the Luminous Mysteries of the Holy Rosary and read the Monthly Message
- Monthly Confession
- Further, we will follow the example of Jesus Christ as set out in the Holy Scripture, treating all others with His patience and kindness
Allegiance Prayer
Dear God in Heaven, I pledge my allegiance to You. I give You my life, my work and my heart. In turn, give me the grace of obeying Your every direction to the fullest possible extent. Amen.
Morning Offering
Oh Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer You the prayers, works, joys and sufferings of this day for all the intentions of Your Sacred Heart, in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, in reparation for my sins, and for the intentions of the Holy Father. Amen.
Prayer for the Holy Father
Blessed Mother of Jesus, protect our Holy Father, Benedict XVI, and bless his intentions.
Five Luminous Mysteries
1. The Baptism of Jesus
2. The Wedding at Cana
3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God
4. The Transfiguration
5. The Institution of the Eucharist
