Dr. Michael James speaks to retired women about God counting them even though the world dismisses them.

Dr. Michael James begins by invoking a prayer in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, emphasizing the sacred nature of the message. The talk is specifically addressed to retired seniors, particularly women, reflecting on their life journey. Dr. James acknowledges the profound changes these women have undergone over decades—gaining grace, charm, wisdom, and social skills, becoming dignified and experienced through years of motherhood and life’s challenges. Despite these changes, Dr. James reminds them that deep down, they are still the same as they were as little girls—innocent, vulnerable, and yearning for love.

Dr. James then touches on the heart of the message: despite these women’s lives being filled with wisdom and grace, there remains an aching in their hearts—a longing for love and connection that may not have been fully met by their fathers, husbands, or children. The world may neglect them, and they might feel forgotten as they age. Dr. James, however, reassures them that God sees their hearts—still yearning for love and still vulnerable—and that He has not forgotten them.

Dr. James stresses that the world may dismiss the value of older people, especially women, in favor of youth and power, yet God has great plans for them. The most important work of their lives is ahead of them. This work isn’t about offering trivial advice or engaging in complaints; rather, it’s about embracing a divine vocation that is both spiritually powerful and transformative. Dr. James speaks of the gift of the Divine will, a mystical connection that allows their prayers to be extraordinarily powerful, able to move through time and make reparations with God and the Virgin Mary. This divine grace makes their prayers more impactful than a lifetime of ordinary prayers, underscoring the unique spiritual role they are being called to.

Drawing from the wisdom of Bishop Fulton Sheen, Dr. James encourages the women to see their current stage of life not as a period of decline, but as a time of immense spiritual power and potential. The suffering, neglect, and isolation they might feel can be united with Christ’s own suffering, turning their pain into something beautiful and redemptive. Through this mystical gift, their souls can “bilocate” to the cross, allowing them to intimately share in Christ’s passion and glory, helping to repair the world’s brokenness. Dr. James urges them to see their suffering not as something to be endured passively, but as a means to join in God’s work of redemption.

Dr. James also emphasizes the importance of prayer, especially in this mystical vocation. It is not about focusing on their own personal suffering or pain but about using that suffering to love and serve others. The time has come for them to move beyond the distractions of daily complaints and problems, to let go of self-absorption, and to focus on fulfilling the divine mission God has called them to. Every moment, every prayer, every act of suffering can contribute to God’s restoration of the world.

Dr. James challenges the women to embrace their divine calling fully, to live in submission to God’s will, and to use this time to glorify God through their actions, prayers, and presence. They are not to be weighed down by the world’s perception of them but to recognize that God has chosen them for a special role in His plan. Dr. James encourages them to see themselves as His instruments—humble and lowly in the eyes of the world but highly valued by God. They are being given the opportunity to participate in God’s great work of restoring the world to its intended state.

Finally, Dr. James calls them to remember their true identity as daughters of God. They are not to succumb to the “dark spell” that the world casts, which causes people to forget their divine purpose. Instead, they are to stay vigilant, remembering that their lives still have meaning and significance. Through their love and service, they can bring Heaven to Earth, fulfilling the prayer of the Our Father, “Thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.” Dr. James urges the women to embrace their spiritual role with joy, not focusing on their sufferings, but on the greater divine purpose that God has for them in this stage of life.

The talk concludes with a prayer asking for strength and grace for these women to live out their mystical vocation. It is a prayer that they may be able to embrace the divine calling and find peace, healing, and purpose in their suffering. Their lives, though filled with pain and loss, are now aligned with God’s will and have the potential to change the world through their love, prayers, and submission to God. Dr. James reminds them that this is their moment to shine in God’s glory, helping to repair the broken world, and ultimately, drawing closer to God than ever before.