JESUS KING OF ALL NATIONS DEVOTION VISITATION MANUAL Dan Lynch, Director Preface Thank you for saying yes to Jesus and helping Him in His Mission to bring the recognition of His Reign on earth as we go forth in the New Evangelization. Please do not let the size of this Visitation Manual intimidate you. Most of it consists of appendices to help you. The basic manual is very short. It gives background information and explains how to form a Guardian Planning Team and plan a Visitation. Read this and review the Guardian Training Video and you'll have all the basics. Try not to let your responsibilities overwhelm you, keep it simple and remember Our Lady of Guadalupe's advice to Blessed Juan Diego, "Do the best that you can." 1 Contents Background Information Facts Sheet........................................................................................................................................... 3 The Story of The Jesus King of All Nations Devotion.................................................................. 5 Suggested Visitation Procedures Introduction......................................................................................... 11 Visitation Planning Team............................................................................................................... 11 Guardian of the Visitation.............................................................................................................. 13 Guardian of Publicity....................................................................................................................... 17 Guardian of Finances....................................................................................................................... 19 Guardian of Liturgies and Devotion.............................................................................................. 21 Guardian of Religious Goods......................................................................................................... 25 Checklist of Responsibilities........................................................................................................... 28 Appendices Appendix A: Nihil Obstat, Mission Statement & Spiritual Advisor's Testimonials....................................................................................... 30 Appendix B: Letters to Host Pastors............................................................................................. 33 Appendix C: Liturgical Programs................................................................................................. 36 Appendix D: Prayers and Music................................................................................................... 48 Appendix E: Publicity Forms......................................................................................................... 57 Appendix F: Inventory of Case with Display, Packing and Shipping Instructions............................................................................................. 61 Appendix G: Talks........................................................................................................................... 66 2 Background Information Facts Sheet The Jesus King of All Nations Devotion Who: Jesus King of All Nations is a title derived from Sacred Scripture. He is referred to as the ruler of the kings of the earth (Rev 1:5), the King of kings and Lord of lords (Rev 19:6) to whom "all nations shall come and worship in (His) presence" (Rev 15:4) and who shall judge all nations which will be assembled before Him sitting upon His royal throne. (Mt 25:31-32). His kingship is taught in the Encyclical Letter Quas Primas by Pope Pius XI. What: The Jesus King of All Nations Devotion is also derived from private revelations received by two American women. Their revelations confirmed one another. In humility they wish to remain anonymous. They are both under priestly spiritual direction. The Devotion is consistent with Scripture, Tradition and the Teaching Authority of the Church. It has been granted the Nihil Obstat which is a declaration by the Church that the Devotion is free of doctrinal and moral error. Bishop Enrique Hernandez Rivera, D.D. of Caguas, Puerto Rico said that he "recognized the need to foster more devotion to Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, True King of All Nations." He wished us "all the best in your efforts of spreading the message of Christ to all who invoke Him by this title." Some of the revelations of this devotion occurred in Puerto Rico. Jesus said, "I have come to entrust to you a message of great importance for the world. I tell you...the days are coming when Mankind will cry out to Me for mercy. I tell you, My child, only one thing will be given as a remedy. I Myself AM that remedy! Let souls give devotion to Me through My Most Holy Mother, who mediates to Me on their behalf, as 'Jesus King of All Nations'. This devotion to Me as 'Jesus King of All Nations' is to be a companion devotion to that of My Mercy as given to My beloved daughter, Faustina, and to that of My Sacred Heart as given to My beloved daughter, Margaret Mary." The Devotion consists of images of Jesus King of All Nations and Jesus our Eucharistic King with St. Michael the Archangel, a medal bearing their images, and prayers and promises. The prayers are the Chaplet of Unity, the Novena of Chaplets, the Novena in honor of Jesus as True King, the Novena of Holy Communions, the Litany in honor of Jesus King of All Nations, the Consecration to Mary, Mediatrix of All Grace and the Special Blessing. The promises to those who embrace this Devotion are the graces of conversion, healing, final perseverance, unity, peace in hearts and homes, a special grace emanating from the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts, the gifts of the Holy Spirit, protection from harm and mitigation of chastisements 3 and all forms of God's justice. Jesus said, "Tremendous will be the miracles of grace that I will work through this image and Devotion of Mine." Why: Jesus wants to reign in mercy in all hearts so that His reign will be recognized on earth and there will be unity in one flock and one shepherd. He wants the proclamation of the dogma of Mary as Mediatrix of All Grace. He wants to grant us graces of forgiveness, conversion, healing, protection and peace. Who: The Director of the Devotion is Daniel J. Lynch. Mr. Lynch is the President of a nonprofit tax-exempt organization which spreads the Devotion and coordinates Visitations of the Images. Mr. Lynch is a retired judge and lawyer, author and public speaker. He gave up his law practice to be the Director of the apostolates of The Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe and The Jesus King of All Nations Devotion. He is the author of The Triumphant Queen of the World which explains Our Lady's role in helping to bring the Reign of Christ. He is the editor of The Journal of the Jesus King of All Nations Devotion. He has appeared on radio and television and has spoken at many conferences, missions, and retreats. He has led many pilgrimages and produced many audio and video tapes including Walk in the Footsteps of Jesus and Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mother of Hope! He is the father of nine children and lives in Vermont. How: The Devotion is embraced by living the Word of Sacred Scripture, by the wearing of the medal, veneration of the Image, the recitation of the prayers, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and the reception of the sacraments of Penance and the Eucharist. 4' x 6' Visitation Images of Jesus King of All Nations have journeyed throughout the world, receiving the veneration of thousands. Many signs, wonders, healings and conversions have been reported. The Images are sent to local Guardian Teams who have requested Visitations. They prepare the reception and coordinate all liturgical events with the local pastors. The Visitations often include churches, monasteries, convents, prisons, hospitals, abortion centers, nursing homes and schools. 4 The Story of The Jesus King of All Nations Devotion By Daniel J. Lynch copyright 1994 Introduction In a new devotion for our times, Jesus revealed His desires to be recognized under His scriptural title as Jesus King of All Nations, to reign in all hearts and to bring unity through His love and mercy. He wants the proclamation of the dogma of Mary as the Mediatrix of All Grace. He wants to grant us graces of forgiveness, conversion, healing, protection and peace. Jesus said, "I have come to entrust to you a message of great importance for the world. I tell you the days are coming when all Mankind will cry out to me for mercy. I tell you, My child, only one thing will be given as a remedy. I Myself AM that remedy! Let souls give devotion to Me through My Most Holy Mother, who mediates to Me on their behalf, as 'Jesus King of All Nations'. This Devotion to Me as 'Jesus King of All Nations' is to be a companion devotion to that of My Mercy as given to My beloved daughter, Faustina, and to that of My Sacred Heart as given to My beloved daughter, Mary Margaret." Origin Jesus King of All Nations gave revelations to two American women who confirmed one another. In humility they wish to remain anonymous. Jesus revealed that He wants His reign to be recognized on earth. He revealed a medal for us to keep in reverence in order to help us to recognize His reign. He also revealed prayers and promises. These revelations are collectively known as the Jesus King of All Nations Devotion. Jesus said, "My child, I would have My faithful ones know that the end goal of this Devotion and indeed of all devotions, is that of true love and worship of me, their God and the sanctification and resulting salvation of their souls." He said, "I want to reign in all hearts!!! My throne on this earth remains in the hearts of all men. I most particularly reign in the Most Holy Eucharist, and in loving hearts that believe in Me, that speak with Me, and I tell you, My daughter, that I do speak in the hearts of all men." His reign is established in our hearts by our consecration and reparation to His Sacred Heart. Pope Pius XII said that "it demands the full and absolute determination of surrendering and consecrating oneself to the love of the Divine Redeemer. The wounded heart of the Savior (ed. note: as seen in the image of Jesus King) is the living sign and symbol of that love. It is likewise clear even 5 to a greater degree, that this devotion especially declares that we must repay divine love with our own love." Encyclical Letter, Haurietis Aquas. Jesus promised that He "shall unite all mankind, even unto the end of time, under My divine reign of Kingship. The Merciful reign of My Kingship will be proclaimed everywhere among the nations through which shall come the end-time salvation of mankind by Unity in My Holy Catholic Church." In this manner, Jesus, our Victim High Priest, True Prophet and Sovereign King, expressed His desire to be recognized as the King of All Nations, to reign in all hearts and to bring unity. The Church Rules The Devotion has been granted the Nihil Obstat which is a declaration that it is free from doctrinal and moral error. Bishop Enrique Hernandez Rivera D.D., Bishop of Caguas, Puerto Rico, granted the Nihil Obstat. The Bishop said he recognized "the need to foster more devotion to Our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ, True King of All Nations." Some of the revelations of the Devotion occurred in Puerto Rico. The King and His Kingdom In His mercy, Jesus gives us an opportunity to recognize His reign now before He reclaims it in His Justice. We should accept this opportunity and "approach the throne of grace and receive mercy...". (Heb 4:16). Jesus said, "I AM King of Heaven and earth! Hear Me, O peoples of the earth! My Reign is near at hand. Turn from your perverse and evil ways! I tell you, unless you turn back to Me and repent, My judgment will come upon the earth. Children of men, your God loves you! Why must you be so hard of heart, so as not to reflect upon yourselves and hear the anguished cry of your God? My children, your God appeals to you. Now is the time of Great Mercy!!! Take heed and benefit from it. Great is My Love for all of mankind. Mankind must heed the warnings I have given and, in particular, those given through My Most Holy Mother when in My great mercy I have sent her to her children on earth." "Mankind must recognize my Divine Kingship, My Divine Rights over them! It is only in Me, my child, that mankind will find peace." 6 Devotional Contents This Devotion consists of images of Jesus King of All Nations and Jesus Our Eucharistic King with St. Michael; a medal of them; and prayers and promises. The prayers are the Chaplet of Unity, The Novena of Communions, The Novena in Honor of Jesus as True King, The Litany in Honor of Jesus King of All Nations, The Special Blessing and The Consecration to Mary, Mediatrix of All Grace. The promises to those who embrace this Devotion are the grace of final perseverance, peace in hearts and homes, healings, a special power with the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts, the gifts of the Holy Spirit, protection in times of harm and danger and mitigation of the severity of chastisements. The image of Jesus shows Him as King of All Nations crowned and holding a scepter of mercy in His right hand. Above the scepter are three concentric rings as in an atom which symbolizes unity in God in the Holy Trinity, in His Church, and in nations. The small particle in the atom symbolizes the Church and Our Lady, both espoused to God. Rays of light shine from His wounds which symbolize His merciful graces. Blood flows from His wounded Sacred Heart upon all nations which symbolizes His Love. Jesus said, "This image is a sign that I rule Heaven and earth, and My Kingdom, My Reign, is near at hand...Give this image to mankind as a source of graces and of peace. My Most Holy Mother is preparing the Great Triumph. The Triumph of Her Immaculate Heart ushers in the Reign of My Love and Mercy. This image, my child, must become known. Tremendous will be the miracles of grace that I will work through this image and Devotion of Mine." The image of St. Michael shows him next to the Sacred Host from which drops of the Precious Blood drip into a chalice below. St. Michael revealed that God willed that he be honored a "The Protector of the Church of Christ on Earth" and as "Guardian of the Most Blessed Sacrament." He said, "Let souls turn to me for renewed devotion to Our Lord in this Blessed Sacrament! He must be properly adored, loved, thanked, praised and worshipped in this the Most Glorious Sacrament." The Devotion is practiced by wearing the medal which contains these images, recitation of the prayers and the reverent reception and adoration of the Eucharist. The Journey of the Image Jesus asked that he appear in His Image and be brought to His people everywhere. Large 4' X 6' Images have journeyed throughout the world. They have been displayed before millions of people for veneration. 7 In October of 1992, the Image led large processions in Lourdes, France and Fatima, Portugal as part of the World Peace Flight pilgrimage of over one thousand pilgrims, six bishops and sixty priests. On October 13, 1992, the 75th anniversary of the last apparition of Fatima, the Image was placed in the middle of the Fatima Plaza which was filled with approximately one half million pilgrims. After the Mass, a dove came down from the sky and, as prophesied by a priest and two mystics, alighted and remained above the left hand of the Image. This reminded us of when John the Baptist said, "I saw the Spirit descend from the sky like a dove and remain upon Him." (Jn 1:32). Five days later the Image led a procession in Red Square in Moscow where Dan Lynch proclaimed Jesus King of Russia and of All Nations. He told the pilgrims, conversion of Russia will ignite the Divine Flame of the love of God which will proceed from Russia throughout the entire world and set the whole world on fire for Christ so that Jesus will be truly King of All Nations and will reign in all hearts." In December of 1992, the Image journeyed throughout the Philippine Islands. The Image bore the perfect number of 77, as the last of many images and statues which were processed to Luneta Park, Manila Grandstand. There it was displayed before two million Filipinos at a Mass concelebrated by Cardinals Sin and Mahoney followed by a candlelight ceremony while "The Light of Christ" was sung as a symbol of hope for peace in all nations. The Image also led the 1993 Right to Life March in Washington, D.C. and a procession to the White House on the National Day of Prayer and Fasting. In January 1994 the Image led an international penitential procession for peace from Medjugorje to Mostar in war-torn Bosnia-Hercogovina. The Image has also journeyed through Ireland, Europe, Canada, the Philippines, India, Africa, Japan, China and Mexico. The Image has led many other processions and has been venerated at many Churches and conferences as it journeys to Visitation sites throughout America. The Mission of the Visitation Image Jesus expressed His pleasure with His Image traveling shortly after the Visitation to the Philippines. On December 20, 1992, He took gems, representing His Merciful Graces, and tossed them out over the earth. He then spoke, "My well beloved daughter, I Am very pleased with My Image traveling. I promise, My child, that as long as this Image of Mine travels, so will I have Mercy on this world. Let souls of All Nations come before Me and My Image! Because My children in the Philippines received Me in My Image with such love and devotion, I will grant them continuity in 8 the Faith, in the hard and dark times of schism and apostasy to come. As long as they recognize My True and Sovereign Kingship, and My Holy Mother as Mediatrix, they will have the Light of the True Faith, and I promise them shepherds after My Own Heart. I will not abandon them as it will appear that I have abandoned those who have abandoned Me." "Thus says the Lord: You have abandoned me, and therefore I have abandoned you." (2 Chron. 12:5). "But if we deny him he will deny us." (2 Tim 2:12). "But whoever denies me before others, I will deny before my heavenly father." (Mt 10:33). "Daughter, I commission you with the duty of relating this message of Mine to My faithful sons of My church in My beloved Philippines. It must be known!!!" The Lord of hosts has sworn: "As I resolved, so shall it be; As I have proposed, so shall it stand...This is the plan proposed for the whole earth, and this is the hand outstretched over all nations. The Lord of hosts has planned; who can thwart him? His hand is stretched out; who can turn it back?" (Is 14:24, 26-27). Jesus made His final plea to come before His image on January 8, 1993. "My daughter, write My Words for My children in the whole world. Come children! Come to My Mercy! Come children! Come before My Image of 'Jesus King of All Nations'!" "Gathering together with joy and happiness before God." (Esther 10:10). "Come and receive the Merciful Balm of My Love so that you may be healed of your spiritual ills, your mental ills, and your physical ills. Oh My children, I LOVE YOU!!!" "You are my people." (Is 51:16). Signs and Wonders Many signs, wonders, healings and conversions have been reported. A daughter made the Novena of Communions for her elderly sick mother. Jesus promised nine special angels for the beneficiary of this Novena. Her mother had a vision of these angels at the end of the Novena after she had surgery which revealed her terminal cancer. Similarly, a nurse daughter prayed the Chaplet of Unity for her mother who was in a hopeless coma. Jesus promised many spiritual, physical, emotional and psychological healings for those who pray this prayer. Her mother recovered from the coma. Another woman was healed from cancerous breast tumors after the prayers of the Devotion were prayed. A woman who suffered from uncontrollable tremors prayed a Novena of Chaplets of Unity for her healing. On the ninth day of the Novena she received the gift of tears as she prayed. She got up to wipe her tears and discovered that she could walk without any tremors! Her doctor declared it a miracle. A son prayed the Novena in honor of Jesus as True King for his father after he had been diagnosed three times with cancer. The doctors said that it would take several weeks for the results of the fourth diagnosis. However, they unexpectedly called on the last day of the Novena and reported that there was no indication whatsoever of any cancer! 9