from Ginny Lopez
in APPARITIONS LIST ARCHIVES
CONTENTS:
MEDJUGORJE MESSAGE & COMMENTARY,
July 25, 1995
"Dear children, I invite you to prayer because only in prayer can you understand my coming here. The Holy Spirit will enlighten you to understand that you must convert. Little children, I wish to make of you a most beautiful bouquet prepared for eternity but you do not accept the way of conversion, the way of salvation that I am offering you through these apparitions."Little children, pray, convert your hearts and come closer to me. May good overcome evil. I love you and I bless you. Thank you for having responded to my call."
Although we are busy, we must make time daily for prayer. We need quiet time before God, to hear what He asks of us. Our Lady reminds us of this over and over. Mother Mary lovingly accepted you as her child, so that she could help you to prepare for the day when you meet her Son. Hear her.
MESSAGES GIVEN BY OUR LADY TO JOSEPH
REINHOLTZ OF HILLSIDE, ILLINOIS:
JUNE 11, 1995
"Praise Jesus, praise Jesus! My children, all the nations will be transformed like ancient cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Some cities may even vanish; others I promise to blossom to new beauty and splendor. Evil will be paralyzed. Satan believes that there is no mercy because he does not believe in mercy. He believes that you should all follow him; he claims he is the greatest. My little children, I pray to and intercede before my Son Jesus, so that the dreams your fathers had may be fulfilled. Please read my message of August 25, 1994--Medjugorje*. I am sure that each one of you senses in your heart the approach of those prophesies of Fatima. In the end my Immaculate Heart will triumph. The new times will make victory of good over evil; the coming era will find many changes. I am your Mother, the Queen of Peace. I bless each and every one of you for your kindness. Go in peace and holiness each and every day. I ask God to send the Holy Spirit upon each and every one of you."*August 25, 1995 Message From Medjugorje:
"Dear Children, today I am united with you in prayer in a special way--praying for the gift of the presence of my beloved Son in your home country. Pray, little Children, for the health of my most beloved son (Pope John Paul II), who suffers, and whom I have chosen for these times. I Pray and intercede before my Son Jesus, so that the dream that your fathers had may be fulfilled. Pray, little Children in a special way, because Satan is strong and wants to destroy hope in your hearts. I bless you. Thank you for having responded to my call."
"Praise Jesus, praise Jesus! My children, at Fatima I, your Mother, had warned that from Russia will come forth the satanic spirit that would invade and poison the hearts of the people. Today the menace of Russia is becoming real for all of us. In fact, Russia has yet to be converted, and the spirit of lies still reigns as sovereign, though the battle for the triumph of truth over lies in the world as well as in the Church can be won by your Mother, the Queen of Peace, because God has entrusted to me the final victory, the request for consecration made in Fatima, as to enable us to win this hellish struggle with Satan. Remember, I again tell you, my children, much conversion is needed by my children. Make it be so. I am the Immaculate Heart of Mary, your Mother. I love you all very much. Go in holiness. This I tell you all--that I love and continue to love each of you. Go in peace. I am the Queen of Peace. I am the Mother of God, the Virgin Mary. Again I say--I love you all very much."
Please pray for healings for
FROM A FRIEND IN CROATIA: In 1981 nobody
understood what [Our Lady [of Medjugorje] spoke
about] when she talked about peace. Everywhere was
peace and nobody could even think that the war,
terrible as this war is, could start in Europe.
Today we know what she meant. I hope and pray that
others in the world would be spared from [these]
same experiences, but if people don't convert and
change their lives, maybe it will be even worse. We
all live in critical time[s], whether we [call
them] End Times or not.
FROM APAR-L ON THE INTERNET: A letter from the
Diocese of Denver regarding Veronica Garcia states
"that the phenomena are devoid of supernatural
origin" and is "discouraging Catholics, both in the
Archdiocese of Denver, and elsewhere, from
promoting devotions based on claims of apparitions
at Mother Cabrini Shrine." We must not allow this
to discourage us in our belief that God does
communicate with His children. Rather, we must
continue praying for discernment in the matter of
Private Revelation, and look to Public Revelation
(Holy Scripture and Tradition) of His Word.
Private Revelation (apparitions, locutions, etc.)
simply emphasize what God has already revealed
through Public Revelation.
ALLEGED VISIONARY NANCY FOWLER OF CONYERS,
GEORGIA HAD THIS TO SAY ABOUT POLAROID PICTURES
TAKEN OF THE SUN IN WHICH DOOR-LIKE IMAGE APPEARS:
"I have to tell you what the Polaroid
people have told us. I've said it over and over
again and many people don't want to hear. We're
told by the Polaroid people that it's a lens effect
of a camera. If you point the camera into the sun
that it is the shutter effect of the camera. I'm
not saying that perhaps you haven't had different
pictures that touch you in a special way. That was
submitted to the Polaroid people and that is the
explanation they sent back to us so I have to share
that with you again. I'm under obedience and am
not really permitted to address photographs because
the issue here is not a photograph but what they
are saying." (Nancy Fowler Talk Part 2/7-13-95)
"FATIMA": The name of the daughter of Mohammed. When the Moors (Muslims) were defeated in Portugal, the name of the little village of Fatima was retained.
Our Lady, "Our Lady of The Rosary," appeared to 3 children in the Cova da Iria in Fatima, Portugal: Jacinta Marto, age 7 (born March 11, 1910); her brother, Francisco Marto, age 9 (born June 11, 1908); and their cousin, Lucia dos Santos, age 10 (born March 22, 1907.
1916: In the Spring, Summer and Fall, The "Angel of Portugal" (Peace) appeared to the children and taught them the great value of the Eucharist.
1917: MAY 13th. The first apparition occurred at noon in the Cova da Iria while the children were tending their sheep. Our Lady asked them to pray the Rosary daily and to do sacrifices for those who offend God. She asked them to return at the same time to the Cova, on the 13th of each successive month and that She would reveal who She was on the 13th of October.
JUNE 13th. The vision of Hell. Kept Secret until later. At this time Our Lady taught the children the prayer to be said between each decade of the Rosary: "Oh, My Jesus, forgive us our sins, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who have most need of Thy Mercy." (The only apparition where Our Lady taught us a prayer.) It was in June that Our Lady said that She would take Jacinta and Francisco to heaven "soon," but that Lucia would have to stay longer.
JULY 13th. Our Lady urged the children to return the next month and that in October She would say who She was, what She wanted and "I will perform a miracle so that all may believe." She asked them again to "Sacrifice for sinners" and say, "Oh Jesus, this is for love of You, for the conversion of sinners, and in reparation for the sins committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary."
AUGUST 19th. The children were in jail on the 13th, so Our Lady appeared to them after their release on the 15th. They said the Rosary in jail accompanied by the prisoners, despite the condemnation by the civil authorities.
SEPTEMBER 13th. On this day She told the children that She would perform a miracle the following month "so that all would believe."
OCTOBER 13th. The Miracle of the Sun. The sun "danced," radiating different colored rays, and plunged from heaven toward earth. It suddenly stopped and returned after reaching, what seemed like, almost the "tops of the trees." All 80,000 people visiting the Cova, and miles around, saw this and thought that it was the "end of the world." During this time, the children saw other apparitions in the heavens, and saw St. Joseph and the Child Jesus bless the world.
The predictions of Jacinta and Francisco "going to heaven" within a short time were fulfilled. Francisco died on April 4, 1919 and Jacinta on February 20, 1920.
1918: The prediction that the War would end soon was fulfilled within the year.
1921: At the age of 14, Sister Lucia was advised by her Bishop to enter the convent. She is now a Carmelite in Coimbra, Portugal.
1925: Dec. 10th. Our Lady appeared with the Child Jesus to Sister Lucia in the convent at Pontevedra, Spain, and instructed her on the importance of the Five First Saturday's.
1926: February 15. Our Lady repeated the same message to Sister Lucia in the convent at Tuy, Spain.
1927: January 21st. Fatima apparitions approved by the Church.
1929: Our Lady appeared to Sister Lucia again to ask for the "Consecration of Russia in union with all the bishops throughout the world." Sister Lucia was only authorized to write to the Holy Father, Pope Pius XII, 11 years later on December 20, 1940. The Pope did do this but not "in union with all the bishops of the world". (WWII) It was at this apparition that Sister Lucia witnessed what she understood to be the Holy Trinity.
1938: The prediction that a "worse war" would come if "man did not amend his ways" followed by "lights in the Northern sky." (Jan. 24th and 25th) This happened before Hitler's invasion [which began] World War II.
1960: THE THIRD SECRET. This was to be revealed in 1960. Pope John XXIII was the pope of the time. He was starting the Council of Vatican II and chose not to reveal it.
1967: Visit to Fatima by Pope Paul VI on May 13, the 50th Anniversary of the Fatima apparitions.
1982: May 13th. Pope John Paul II visited Fatima to thank Our Lady for sparing his life from the assassin's bullet on May 13, 1981, exactly one year before.
1984: The Consecration of Russia was made in The Vatican by Pope John Paul II in the presence of the Fatima Statue which he requested to be there for the occasion. (The people of Portugal held a vigil at the Cova until the statue was returned.)
1992: May 13, Pope John Paul II revisited Fatima for the 75th Anniversary of the Fatima apparitions. The only time Our Lady predicted the year, month, day and time of a miracle was "The Miracle of the Sun" at Fatima. (and on the 13th of each month at 12:00 noon) All of the prophecies made by Our Lady at Fatima have been fulfilled, except for the possibility of any predictions in the Third Secret.
This is but a very brief reference to the immensity of this Apparition. For the real study of Fatima, please read the following books (this synopsis taken from them):
1. FATIMA IN LUCIA'S OWN WORDS (Sister Lucia's Memoirs). Published by: Ave Maria Institute, Washington, New Jersey 07882. Ask, also, for the Pamphlet L-47, LUCIA SPEAKS ON THE MESSAGE OF FATIMA. (Excellent)
2. FATIMA FROM THE BEGINNING by (Father) John De Marchi (An in-depth study of all the events and the interviews with living relatives. Also, letters of the antagonistic civil authorities involved at the time.) Published by Ave Maria Institute, Washington, New Jersey 07882
3. 1917-RED BANNERS WHITE MANTLE by Warren H. Carroll. (A study of the world situation (especially Russia) coinciding with the Fatima Apparition.) Published by CHRISTENDOM PUBLICATIONS, Route 3, Box 87, Front Royal, VA 22630.
The Message of Fatima is quite simple: 1. The Eucharist 2. Penance and frequent confessions 3. Reparation 4. Daily Rosary 5. Wear the Brown Scapular 6. Five First Saturdays' Mass, Communion and Confession. 7. Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Let us not pre-occupy ourselves with the Third Secret. It will be revealed when it is time. All we must do is humbly obey the requests in the Message of Fatima and all else will fall into place. Our first obligation is to save our own souls. TO JESUS THROUGH MARY!
[This "Synopsis" may be copied, and shared by all, as long as it is done completely, without additions or omissions. Junette and Alan Merwin are an American couple who now reside in Fatima, Portugal. Their ministry is to take our prayer requests " . . . to the feet of Our Lady [of Fatima]. They are placed in the slot in the marble pillar on which She stands, at the place where she appeared." You may email prayer requests to them at <72561.660@compuserve.com> or you can contact this newsletter. Thank you.]
Next month I'll tell you about the breakfast Carol and I shared together earlier in July. For now I ask you to pray for Carol and Bob Ross. Recently Carol sustained severe injuries (torn muscles, ligaments and tissue, and a closed concussion) when her car was totaled by someone running a red light. She is undergoing physical therapy but her recovery will be slow and painful. Unless, of course, we all pray very hard and ask the Good God Our Father to speed the healing process so that Carol and Bob can return to Arizona and continue in the work He has for them to do.
The good news is that BY WAY OF THE CROSS: AUTOBIOGRAPHY BY CAROL J. ROSS, will be released soon. BY WAY OF THE CROSS is described as a:
" . . . didactic piece of contemporary literature whose aim is to help men and women of the 90's face their daily lives with peace, hope and faith. "An outstanding story about how she is touched by Jesus at the age of seven and continues to be touched by Him today.
"A story about her own physical crosses of pain and suffering starting with her fight with polio.
"BY WAY OF THE CROSS describes how her thirteen year old son is accidentally shot. His courage and the courage of this mother is strength for our times, in the power of healing through prayer.
"Her after death experience of the 1960's provides a fascinating glimpse into the afterlife, when she is met in a tunnel of light by a 'Lovely Lady' and three mysterious men.
"BY WAY OF THE CROSS tells how the Lord led her through her crosses to Hillside, then to Medjugorje. Her witnessings and experiences are truly breath-taking!"
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FRENCH COURTS TAKE "PRO-LIFE" STANCE IN RECENT CASE: A Paris court yesterday acquitted pro-life activists accused of blocking access to an abortion clinic on the grounds that the fetus was "a future human being already alive." Therefore, under French law, the activists were trying to preserve life in the face of danger and are protected by French law. This ruling, issued by Presiding Judge Thierry Denervoix de Bonnefond de Lavialle, contradicts a 20-year-old law legalizing abortion. Two other courts in Lyon and Bourg-en-Bresse today gave 40 pro-lifers suspended sentences. The nine activists acquitted, including a doctor, were arrested for blocking access to an abortion ward at Paris' Salpetriere public hospital in November of last year. The state prosecutors of both cases, under pressure from pro-abortion groups, will most likely ask for retrials for both cases, at least one of which will probably proceed to the French Supreme Court. Pro-abortion groups argue that the judge crossed into legislative territory when he stated that the fetus was a living human being. (CRNET 7- 5-95)
PADRE PIO was a brilliant confessor, and often seemed to see right into the souls of his penitents. Once (the story goes), a woman came to him and confessed that she had an abortion. He told her to close her eyes and describe what she saw. She said that she saw a brilliant, handsome, holy, and charismatic man, apparently a very successful Pope, and that thousands of people were following him enthusiastically. "That Pope," said Padre Pio, "was the child you aborted." (B.M.)
CLARIFICATION OF THE MASS CELEBRATED BY THE POPE AND PATRIARCH: Contrary to reports that Pope John Paul II and Patriarch Bartholomew I concelebrated Mass in a demonstration of unity on June 29th, they actually did not go that far. The Pope and the Patriarch shared the homily and shared in blessing the crowd from a central balcony of the Church. They also recited the profession of faith in Greek in a formula used in the Eastern Liturgy. But they were together at the altar only during the first half of the Mass. Patriarch Bartholomew left the altar at the start of the Liturgy of the Eucharist, since full unity has not yet been achieved Pope John Paul II later stated that the dispute over the "filioque" clause in the creed, which separates the Orthodox from Catholics, is a "misunderstanding" that the Church is working hard to clear up. The joint liturgy, while not a concelebration, remains an historic step toward reunion. (CRNET 7-20-95)
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