God's Love Story Chapter 5

A temple is a sacred place dedicated to worship and connecting with God

1 Peter 2:5  As you come to Him, the living stone, rejected by men but chosen and precious in God’s sight, you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. For it stands in Scripture: “See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”… Isaiah 54:11 “Afflicted city, lashed by storms and not comforted, I will rebuild you with stones of turquoise, your foundations with lapis lazuli. 12 I will make your battlements of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones.

During the creation of this Rosary, the Blessed Mother appeared more frequently in the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, adorned in regal attire and holding a scepter. She appeared ready for battle, exuding a sense of divine authority alongside her Son, symbolizing a reign of majesty. The Blessed Mother often referenced her message at Fatima: “In the end, my Immaculate Heart will triumph.” This inspired the name *“Immaculate Heart Rosary.”* Every detail of the Rosary was designed under her guidance, including the selection of lapis lazuli beads. It was revealed that the deep “lapis lazuli blue” symbolizes the *Word of God* and is closely associated with the color traditionally attributed to Our Lady. This shade of blue carries profound significance, connecting themes from both the Old and New Testaments. She specifically requested the use of “luminous beads,” which conveyed the message of “lighting up the world.” Following her instructions, each decade of the Rosary was crafted to include twelve Hail Mary's—symbolic of the Twelve Tribes of Israel, representing all nations. Every element of this Rosary reflects her Divine vision and purpose. In the beginning of 2021, the Blessed Mother dressed as Our Lady of Guadalupe, appearing in regalia, requested the designing of the Immaculate Heart Rosary. The beads had to be made from lapis lazuli, there had to be an 8-pointed star on the Our Father and 12 beads for the 12 tribes of Israel.  Blessed Mother showed two hearts beating as one where the " Memorare prayer" should be recited. The stars in the sky showed the moon passing through regulus, the lions heart.  She revealed every detail in the rosary and when it was to be announced which was 3-25-21.   At the time, the importance of the rosary was not fully disclosed, however, later it was discovered that the rosary held the shape of Israel during Nehemiah's reign.  Nehemiah told the Jewish leaders, “You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in disgrace.” Also, the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls would show God’s blessing upon His people again. Nehemiah quoted God’s words to Moses in his prayer, saying, “If you return to me and obey my commands, then even if your exiled people are at the farthest horizon, I will gather them from there and bring them to the place I have chosen as a dwelling for my Name” Nehemiah 1:9. 

The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit in the Ark

The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit

Mary, the Ark of the New Covenant, carried the child Jesus in her womb and journeyed across the land, just as the Israelites carried the Ark of the Covenant throughout their travels. King David revered the Ark so deeply that he leapt for joy in its presence—mirroring the moment described in Luke 1:41, when St. John the Baptist leapt for joy in the womb of Elizabeth upon encountering Mary and Jesus. The wood of the Ark of the Covenant never decayed, symbolizing purity and incorruptibility. Similarly, the Blessed Virgin Mary was born full of grace, her virtues untouched by corruption. The Word of God—the Ten Commandments engraved by God’s own hand on stone tablets—was carried within the Ark, foreshadowing Mary, through whom the Word of God became incarnate by the power of the Holy Spirit. The manna, the life-sustaining bread given by God to the Israelites during their journey in the wilderness, was also stored in the Ark. This prefigures Jesus Christ, the true Bread of Life, who dwelled in Mary’s womb and gave himself to us in the Eucharist at the Last Supper.

Ark, Sanctuary and Temple 

The first indwelling of God's Presence (Shechinah) in the world was the Sanctuary which accompanied the Jews through their journeys in the desert as they traveled from Mount Sinai to the Land of Israel. After Solomon built the temple, the priests, elders, and tribal leaders accompanied the ark and other valuables into the temple 1Kings 8:1.The Ark of the Covenant was located in the Tabernacle, which was God's sanctuary. “A sacred place; particularly among the Israelites, the most sacred part of the temple in Jerusalem, called the Holy of Holies, in which was kept the Ark of the Covenant, and into which no person was permitted to enter except the high priest.

During the Babylonian exile, God revealed a vision of the ultimate Messianic Temple, to the prophet Ezekiel. The focus of the New Jerusalem is that it is the resting place of the Divine Presence. “Elohim wills that there be a New Jerusalem only because He wills that there be a place of welcome for the Divine Presence.… This Temple is to become the throne and footstool for the Divine Presence (Ezekiel 43:7) and, in contrast to the two previous Temples which became defiled—and subsequently destroyed—through Israel’s sins, this one is to stand inviolate. Elohim is to dwell in it, never to depart (Ezekiel 43:7)” (p. 605).“Taken literally, Ezekiel 40-48 describes a temple that will exist during the millennial age. 

Solomon acknowledged the limitations of a physical structure, “But will God really dwell on earth? The heavens, even the highest heaven, cannot contain you. How much less this temple I have built!  Spiritual dwellings refer to the habitation of God within the believer and the believer's ultimate home in the presence of God.1 Kings 8:27. ‘With the understanding that the Garden of Eden served as the first temple, after the fall Genesis 3, the greatest loss was not access to paradise; it was access to God’s presence. The physical temple provided for a partial return of God's presence, the sanctuary of the temple, which was the closeness and union to God's presence that man once enjoyed. God's plan was designed from the beginning for man's redemption. The plan meant to be reunited in the spirit of love and union. He provided the original house of worship in the garden of Eden.  It was a natural setting that He created to commune with Adam. The third temple will be built on the spirit of the living stones of his faithful who will enter into a union living His Will in the God-Jesus Christ- centered new era of peace. The Blessed Mother who consented with God's plan, is the Ark once more, to bring forth her son, through the new temple the Immaculate Heart Rosary, where the Immaculate Heart will Triumph. Another prophecy will be fulfilled in Isaiah 54:11, “Afflicted city, lashed by storms and not comforted, I will rebuild you with stones of turquoise, your foundations with lapis lazuli." We are the foundation stones, His people. 

^{Ezekiel 1: 26-28}  Above the vault over their heads was what looked like a throne of lapis lazuli, and high above on the throne was a figure like that of a man. ²⁷ I saw that from what appeared to be his waist up he looked like glowing metal, as if full of fire, and that from there down he looked like fire; and brilliant light surrounded him. ²⁸ Like the appearance of a rainbow in the clouds on a rainy day, so was the radiance around him. The full circle rainbow meaning completion, covenant with the throne of God uniting man with His presence once more through His Word, lapis lazuli, the Immaculate Heart. The physical places of worship as " sanctuaries" may still be physically present, however, the relationship once enjoyed by Adam, in paradise, the presence of the Holy Spirit, will rest in each one of us. 

3-25 Feast of the Annunciation 

3-25 Feast of Annunciation

Jesus, the Son of God, took on human flesh by the Holy Spirit 

Full Circle Rainbow

 3-25 (3) (25÷7 days in a week) = 3.5

Genesis = 3 1/2 = Genesis 3:12 (Fall of man) or1260 days 

A 360 degree full circle rainbow cannot usually be seen from the ground but only from above the earth. The rainbow meaning covenant. When something comes full circle it is a completion or leading back to the original source, in this case before the fall of man. In the early calendar, marked the beginning month of  the year, aligning with the natural cycle of growth, renewal and re-birth that brings spring back. From the earliest recorded traditions, March 25 ( 3-25)  has been celebrated as a day of profound spiritual significance. The Feast of the Annunciation, also known as the Feast of the Incarnation, commemorates key events in Christian history. Ancient martyrologies--history of saints-- attribute several pivotal events to March 25 including: the creation of Adam, the crucifixion of Jesus, the fall of lucifer, the Israelites crossing the Red Sea, and the near-sacrifice of Isaac by Abraham.  It was believed to coincide with both the spring equinox—marking God's act of Creation—and Christ’s redemptive journey beginning with His Incarnation. When Anno Domini--the year of the Lord--dating was introduced in AD 525, the new year was calculated to begin on March 25, as it symbolized the age of grace, as He was conceived by the Holy Spirit in the Virgin Mary. According to the Medieval Golden Legend, March 25 is not only the date of the Annunciation but also marks numerous significant events in salvation history. Other key events: 

• The Treaty of Rome, which initiated the European Union, signed on March 25, 1957.
• St. John the Baptist’s beheading, said to have occurred one year before Jesus’ death.
• Herod's birthday.
• In 1858, Our Lady revealed to St. Bernadette in Lourdes, “I am the Immaculate Conception.”
• St. Patrick’s arrival in Ireland at Slane in AD 433.
• Constantine’s ascension to Catholic rule on March 25, 708.
• Legal holiday in Maryland--On this day settlers from The Ark and The Dove first set foot onto Maryland soil, at St. Clement's Island in the Potomac River.

The Ark and the Dove

Empress of the Americas

Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Virgin Mary and Mother of God, appeared to Saint Juan Diego in 1531 through a series of four miraculous visions. Her image, imprinted on the tilma (cloak) of Juan Diego, remains intact to this day, captivating even the most skeptical scientific minds. The stars on her mantle are astronomically accurate to the exact configuration in the sky on the day of her apparition. Remarkably, researchers have discovered that when these alignments are converted into musical notes, they produce a harmonious melody that has stirred deep devotion and wonder among the faithful. The image is rich in symbolism, much of which was designed to resonate with the indigenous people of the time. One striking detail is a four-petaled flower over her womb, an Aztec symbol of life and divinity. This has led to her recognition as the patroness of the unborn. Another miraculous feature is that the tilma retains a constant temperature of 98.6°F, regardless of seasonal or environmental changes. Furthermore, scientific analysis has concluded that the image was not painted by human hands but is of divine origin. Her appearance closely aligns with the description in Revelation 12:1, which states: "A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet." In the image, Our Lady is depicted standing in front of radiant light resembling the sun, with a crescent moon beneath her feet—just as it appeared on the day of her apparition. Following her appearance, approximately 10 million conversions to Christianity occurred, marking the largest Christian evangelization event in history.  Pope Pius XII honored her with the title of "Empress of the Americas." Our Lady of Guadalupe continues to inspire faith, hope, and devotion, serving as a unifying symbol across cultures and generations bringing all to her Son, Jesus Christ. 

I AM THE ALPHA AND OMEGA, THE FIRST AND THE LAST, THE BEGINNING AND THE END Through Mary To Jesus  (REV.22: 12-23)

During the making of the Immaculate Heart Rosary, Our Lady of Guadalupe instructed that we begin the rosary by saying:  

IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER AND OF THE SON, AND OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. I AM THE ALPHA AND OMEGA, THE FIRST AND THE LAST, THE BEGINNING AND THE END Through Mary To Jesus  (REV.22: 12-23)  AMEN

The walls and foundation of the Immaculate Heart Rosary are the mysteries of the Christ centered life for the New Era of Peace, Light and Love. Jeremiah 31:31-34 “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah, not like the covenant that I made with their fathers on the day when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt, my covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, declares the Lord. But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they shall be my people. And no longer shall each one teach his neighbor and each his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the Lord. For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.”

The crown of twelve stars are evidently all the virtues, with which that Queen of heaven and earth was to be adorned. But the mystery of its being composed of twelve stars has reference to the twelve tribes of Israel, by which all the elect and the predestined are designated. Rev. 7:4  And since the gifts, graces and virtues of all the elect were to crown their Queen in a most eminent and exalted degree, a crown of twelve stars was placed around her head.  Then I heard the number of those who were sealed: 144,000 from all the tribes of Israel. Rev. 7:4 Mystical City of God Vol 1 4