How can I receive the Flame of Love?

Written on 02/27/2018
The Flame of Love Movement, US (Philadelphia)

At the end of each cenacle, the following prayer is said to help each person receive the Flame of Love. Each person is ideally given a candle that will be lit towards the end.

The prayer begins with a renewal of the Baptismal promises:

Do you renounce Satan? - I do.

Do you renounce all his works? - I do.

Do you renounce all his seductions? - I do.

Do you believe in God the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth? - I do.

Do you believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, Our Lord, Who was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried? - I do.

Do you believe that Jesus descended into Hell; and on the third day rose from the dead, ascended into Heaven and now sits at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty? - I do.

Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the Communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting? - I do.

 

Imagine yourself clothed in white garments, a symbol of your Baptism and of your future life in Heaven with the saints and angels.

Imagine an enormous Fire. You enter into that Fire. Do not be afraid. The Fire is Jesus Himself, The Flame of Love. You are not alone, Mary is with you. You are in the deepest part of her Heart, immersed in her Flame of Love. Mary fills you with great desires so that you want to receive more and more of this Flame, surrender to the Flame and to have Him consume your whole life.

This Flame (Jesus Himself) is the pearl of a great price, the treasure hidden in the field, the whole purpose of your life. Allow the Flame to enter your being. Allow Jesus to fill your imagination and memory. Close your eyes and imagine Jesus living within you. Imagine Jesus in the mysteries of the Rosary.

He is conceived in Mary's womb. He sanctifies John the Baptist and Elizabeth. He is born into the world. The shepherds and the Wise Men can see God's human face. At forty days, He fills the temple with light. At twelve, He fills that same temple with His teachings.

At 30, Jesus is baptized. He receives the Holy Spirit and hears the Father's voice. He changes water into wine. He preaches, heals, drives out demons  and proclaims that the Kingdom is at hand. He reveals His full glory to Peter, James and John. On the night before His death, He says, "This is my Body," and "This is my Blood."

He goes to the Garden where He accepts the Father's will. He gives Himself over to men whom Satan uses as his instruments. He accepts the wounds on His back, and the thorns upon His head. He accepts the cross, walks to Calvary and dies for you.

His soul leaves His body and enters into eternal glory. Jesus' glorified soul reenters His body, glorifies it and raises it from the dead. He appears to His disciples, tells them to make disciples of all nations, and ascends to the Father's right hand. He sends the Holy Spirit upon the disciples, takes His mother into Heaven, body and soul, and then makes her queen of all the angels and saints.

After imagining Jesus in these gospel stories, allow the Flame to come to your will. You welcome Him and He enters your heart, you have invited Jesus to be the center of your life. He is your King. Place this fire on the lampstand and Jesus' light will flood you.

(The fire is now started to be passed from candle to candle)

When you receive the Flame with others, you experience the communion of Saints. When one receives, all are blessed. When all receive, each is more blessed.

Right now, Our Lady embraces you and pours out her Flame of Love in great abundance. This is a holy and sacred moment. She sends this Flame into your heart. The Flame leaps from her heart to yours. She gives the Flame without limits. The Flame of Love is so great that she suffers until the Flame leaves her Heart and goes to yours, because it belongs in our hearts. She gives the Fire far beyond your capacity to receive. Receive this Flame for everyone - for yourself, your family, your friends. You will not realize all she has done for you this day. The effects will unfold slowly and powerfully.

Be still. The prayer is complete. Our Lady is pouring out the effects of grace of the Flame of Love.

 

(Remain in silence and receive. This is a good time to play the song Holy is His Name [The Magnificat] by John Michael Talbot. The Magnificat is Mary's response to Elizabeth when she gave the Flame of Love to Elizabeth.)
 


​Shortened Version:

Renew your Baptismal Promises.

 

Imagine yourself dressed in white, as you were on your baptismal day and how you will be clothed in Heaven.

 

Imagine an enormous Fire. Enter the Fire. Do not be afraid. The Fire is Jesus Himself, the Flame of Love. You are not alone. Mary is with you. You are in the deepest part of her heart. Immersed in her Flame of Love.

 

The Flame (Jesus Himself) is the pearl of great price, the treasure hidden in the field, the whole purpose of you life. Allow the Flame to enter your being. Allow Jesus to fill your imagination and memory. Use the mysteries of the Rosary. Imagine some scene from Jesus' life and be still.

 

Open the door of your heart. Allow the Flame to enter. You have invited Jesus to be at the center of your life. He is your King. Place the Fire on the lampstand and Jesus' light will flood you. You are in the arms of Our Lady. She embraces you and pours out this Flame in great abundance. The Flame leaps from her heart to yours. She gives the Flame without limits. She suffers until the Flame leaves her Heart and goes to you. Receive this Flame for everyone - for yourself, your family, your friends.

 

Now remain a few minutes in silence and experience Our Lady's presence.