Three Days of Darkness: The Great
Chastisement?
The Blessed Virgin Mary's Message to Brother
David
Do not be afraid about the three days of darkness that will come over
the earth, because those who are living my messages and have a life
of interior prayer will be alerted by an interior voice three days to
one week before their occurrence.
My children must continue with repentance for their sins and pray
more as I have recommended. They should get holy water, and blessed
articles, and have a special devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus,
having always a vigil light in front of Him.
They must be content with satisfying the basic necessities of life
and be less dependent on material goods. The priests must not only
take care of their own interior prayer life, but also develop the
interior prayer life of all their parishioners. The same way they
should avoid anyone who speaks about revolution and rebellion. The
ones who speak about revolution and rebellion are the disciples of
the antichrist.
I am sad for the religious of the West who have renounced their signs
of consecration. They, especially, will be tempted by Satan and will
not be able to resist the spiritual and physical attacks. They must
return to a life of sanctity and obedience to Christ, my Son.
Do not be afraid of anything or anybody. Be filled with God's
love by praying, reading Holy Scripture, and receiving the sacraments.
I will be with you during the time of anguish, and my children may
call on me for secure refuge.
Those who are struggling to overcome recurring personal sin should
not despair because God will take into account their desires and
efforts to conquer their sins. Go in the Peace of God.
Impressions of Brother David with Further Information
from the Blessed Virgin Mary
During these three days of darkness, there is not going to be one
demon left in hell. All are going to be on earth. Those three days
are going to be so dark that we will not be able to see our own
hands before our faces.
In those days, the ones who are not in the state of grave are going
to die of fright because of the horrible demons that they will see.
The Virgin told me to close all the doors and windows and not to
respond to anyone who calls from the outside. The biggest
temptation we will have is that the devil is going to imitate the
voices of our loved ones. She told me, 'Please do not pay
attention because those are not your loved ones; those are demons
trying to lure you out of the house.'
Regarding the places where I reside. At the beginning of those
three days, there are going to be people trying to cross the river
(the Rio Grande) but they can't do it because they cannot see
and will drown. They will be so afraid that they will kill one
another; they will die in a state of sin.
The Virgin told me that God has selected some people who are going
to be martyrs at the beginning of the three days of darkness, but
they should not be afraid because God will give them perseverance,
and, after the martyrdom, the angels are going to take them body
and soul into Heaven.
She insists that we pray to the Lord that those days will not come
in the winter and that there are not pregnant women about to give
birth; because if they come in winter, the cold will be intense,
there won't be any artificial heat, and the women about to give
birth won't have any medical assistance.
She gave me two graces that I cannot reveal to anybody. She also
told me, 'The people should not try to look for signs and not
waste time trying to figure out the date.' She told me this
because she said there was a man predicting the exact date of the
three days of darkness. When I asked the Virgin about this
prophesy, she only said, 'Be careful of those who set dates.'
We should not pay attention to dates. If we knew the date, people
would live only waiting for the date and not convert for the love
of God.
She told me that the hours of darkness will be exactly 72, and the
only way to count them is with mechanical clocks, because there
won't be any electricity.
After this purification, there will be spring. Everything will be
green, and everything will be clean. The water will be crystal
clear, even the water from the faucets in houses. There will be no
contamination in the water, nor the air, nor the river. The
most beautiful thing in is that the people are going to live off
the land and work not to survive, but for love and mutual
support.
The most important way to bring about this change is to come to
conversion and live charitably today. Live in a state of grace.
It is very important to form communities of fraternal alliances
where you can have support from your brothers. The days of darkness
are going to be very hard for single people and for the parents of
the families that have adult children, because they will hear their
voices outside.
The parents of the family, especially the fathers, must teach their
sons and daughters to pray. During the hours of darkness, the
children's prayers will be miraculous.
An Added Message to Priests
I want to add to the message for the priests. They have the
responsibility to tell about these occurrences to all their
parishioners, to give them strength and conversion, and to tell the
parishioners not to fear. They have the obligation to pass this
message and not to be afraid to communicate it, because the message
has been revealed before to many holy saints, and we cannot lose
any more time ignoring it. They should put all their emphasis in
teaching people to convert, to pray with the Holy Spirit. They
should also teach them not to be preoccupied with material goods,
money, power, work, etc., because it is not worth it.
In the same way, they should preach how to prepare for death. It
is important to preach about the final things for human beings;
death, judgment, heaven, and hell. Preach expressly on the
consciousness for sin and, especially, mortal sin with its deadly
consequences.
The Lord prefers that we convert for love, but if it is necessary,
for fear of punishment. Nonetheless, he will accept conversion all
ways and will receive us because he loves us and wants our
salvation. For love or for fear, the only thing that matters is
that we give ourselves to him. The priests have the obligation to
guide the people, especially by example of their lives of absolute
dedication to Christ.
The Great Sign Prior to the Hours of
Tribulation
Before the great tribulation, there is going to be a sign. We will
see in the sky one great red cross on a day of blue sky without
clouds. The color red signifies the blood of Jesus who redeemed us
and the blood of the martyrs selected by God in the days of
darkness. This cross will be seen by everyone: Christians, pagans,
atheists, etc., as well as all the prepared ones (understand for
prepared ones not only the Christians, because there are people who
have never heard the Gospel, but also for those who have the voice
of God in the sanctuary of their consciences) who will be guided by
God in the way of Christ. They will receive grace to interpret the
significance of the cross.
How Brother David Finally Came to Write this
Message
I wrote the message of the Virgin on the 11th of September, 1987,
and for almost a month I resisted doing it. I looked for people
who would discourage me about giving this message, but nobody did.
So, I went to my spiritual director, and he told me to write it,
but I didn't.
On September 11, I went to San Antonio, Texas. I went a few days
early to prepare for the visit of Pope John Paul II. My friends
took me to a Shrine of Czetochowa, where I was praying before the
Blessed Sacrament exposed in the chapel. About 11:40 a.m., I felt
like the Lord was telling me to move from there and go to the main
church (the chapel for the Blessed Sacrament is at the side of the
main part of the church). So, I went and started praying the
rosary before the statue of the Virgin of Guadalupe. It was 11:45
when, for no reason at all, I raised my eyes and perceived the
statue coming alive. The statue then revealed some private things
about my friends and called my attention to the fact that I had not
yet done what she had asked me to do.
Then she told me, 'I want you to write the message I gave you in
Medjugorje before you forget, and I want you to take it to the Bishop
to have it confirmed.' So, I thought, 'If what she told me
about my
friends is true, I will write the message, if not, no, I will remain
silent.' I talked to my friends about what the Virgin had
revealed
to me about them and everything was true. So, I didn't have
any more excuses; I decided to write.
Two weeks later, I went to the
Bishop (Bishop John Joseph Fitzpatrick, now retired, Diocese of
Brownsville, Texas) and I showed what I had written with the hope
that he would not believe and disapprove but that didn't happen.
He told me, 'David, these words are not new. This message is not
yours and is not to keep. It is for the whole world, and I am not
going to stop you from publishing these words, but be prudent because
not everyone wants to accept nor understand. Certainly, there is no
doctrinal, spiritual, nor moral error.' (Brother David
expressively asks for us to understand that Bishop Fitzpatrick has
not given his official endorsement to this message.)
This article is taken from the Medjugorje Newsletter, August
1992 from the Weible columns.
The Three Days of Darkness
These pages are compiled after a study of various quotations for Our
Divine Lord, Our Blessed Mother, and a number of holy people such as
Blessed Anna Maria Taigi (Rome), Padre Pio (Capuchin Priest, Italy),
Pere Lamy (Priest, France), Elizabeth Canori-Mora (Rome), Sister Rosa
Colomba Asdente (Italy), Father Nectou (Jesuit Priest, Belgium),
Sister Palma D'Oria (Italy), Sister Marie Baourdi (Carmelite, France),
Marie Julie Jahenny (France), Saint Hildegard (Germany), Marie Martel
(Normandy), a Stigmatized Nun in Italy -- and others.
While our Holy Church gives no official pronouncement regarding these
statements, yet when several people of 'proven holiness'
and
simplicity, widely separated, give similar prophecies, then the
Church gives at least some credence to their sayings. As
a certain priest has said, 'How else is God to speak to his
people, except through revelation!'
What is written is not given to frighten, but only to
warn so that
we may prepare ourselves, sanctify our lives, and
offer our good works to save souls for God. In any event,
Holy Church always
urges us to be in a State of Grace at all Times, to be ever
prepared
for a happy death so that we may be found worthy to enter Heaven and
behold God face to face for eternity.
A number of people have requested that this compilation be made,
therefore it is humbly offered, for the glory of God.
The Impending Signs
Increasing violent disturbances on land at sea and in the air:
earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, windstorms, cloudbursts,
breaking of dams, overflowing of streams and seas, huge tidal
waves, floods, unusual 'accidents' taking many lives, famines,
epidemics, destruction, destitution, failure of crops, water and
crops will change, becoming more 'polluted' and less
nourishing.
Revolutions, downfall of government, dissensions, wars, confusion
in high places, lack of respect for authority, treachery,
corruption, brutalities, atrocities.
Breakdown of family life, immortality, adultery, infidelity,
promiscuity, perversion and
violence of youth, disobedience, lack of values, indecent nakedness
of dress, countless sins and iniquities, people concerned only with
eating, drinking, dancing, and pleasures.
Flaunting of Church
laws, irreverence and immodesty in church, lack of attendance at
church, neglect of holy conduct on Sundays, neglect of the
sacraments, sinful pride in sham-religious activities, many
'religious' will fall away and take souls with them; enemies,
persecution, suppression of the Church will increase and there will
be many martyrs.
Lack of charity, heartlessness, indifference
and lack of concern for our neighbor, people turning against each
other, even in the bosom of their family, people proud in own
knowledge and turning away from God.
Just glance at the daily newspapers to see clearly the above
impending signs.
The Immediate Signs
The night will be bitterly cold, the wind will bowl and roar, then
will come lightening, thunderbolts, earthquakes, the stars and
heavenly bodies will be disturbed and restless. There will be NO
light, but TOTAL BLACKNESS, utter dark will envelop the entire
earth. This will come suddenly like a flash!
Not a single Demon will be left in Hell, hell will be
emptied and every evil spirit will be released to roam over the
earth and do all possible harm to souls. The evil ones will appear
in the most frightening forms and will fill the air with pestilence
and poisonous gases, there will be 'terrifying apparitions'.
Many will die from fear and despair, the wicked people will behold
the Divine Heart of Our Lord.
'My angels, who are to be the executioners of this work stand
ready with pointed swords and they will take special care to
annihilate all those who mock Me and would not believe in My
revelations.'
Hurricanes of fires will rain forth from Heaven and spread over all
the earth, fear will seize mortals at the sight of these clouds of
fire, and great will be their cries of lamentation, many godless
will burn in the open fields like withered grass. God's wrath will
be poured out upon the whole world, the 'chastisement' will be
terrible, such as never before, and will afflict the entire
earth.
Satan will triumph in these awful days, and hell will appear to
have gained possession of the world, but God will reclaim it, for
even this chastisement is an act of God's mercy. He tells us
not to pray against it, as it must come, but pray to save yourself
and as many others as possible, and pray that these days may be
shortened.
The Impending and the Immediate Signs
There are predicted two other occurrences, as additional and final
warnings before the terror of the three-day darkness:
'A Prodigy during which time every soul will be shown exactly
how they have offended God and to what extent. This will be a time
of such intense personal suffering that many will 'wish' to
die, but no one will.
'A Miracle similar to that at Fatima, a great wonder to
convince many, predicted to take place on the Feast Day of a
'young martyr' of the 'Eucharist' but not on a holy day of Our
Lady. The miracle will last for about a quarter of an hour and
will be visible from Garabandal, Spain, and the surrounding
mountains. Our Holy Father will see it no matter where he is at
the time. This miracle will take place on a date which will be
'announced' eight days before. Afterwards, God will leave a
sign in memory of it.
The Cross in the Sky
As late as 1965, the three days of darkness was spoken of again in
a holy person in Europe: 'The Divine fire and the fire of hell
will arrive and last during the days of darkness indicated by all
the saints. My luminous cross will appear in the sky, it will be
the sign that the final events are close, and will remind all of
My terrible passion, so that they will have time to reflect, for I
shall not punish the world without previous announcement. All will
have time to comprehend the significance of that cross in the sky,
and everyone shall see it. All will know, even those who
'reject' it, that this My cross will be the sign that a
Redeemer came once to bring salvation and pardon. My cross will be
honored as never before.
What to do for Protection During the Three
Days
As soon as you perceive the disturbed signs of the very cold night:
Go inside, shut and lock all doors and windows, pull down the
shades, keep doors and windows well covered, go and stay away from
doors and windows. Do not look out, do not go outside for any
reason, and do not talk to anyone outside. ANYONE WHO LOOKS OR
GOES OUT WILL DIE IMMEDIATELY! The wrath of God is holy and He
does not want us to see it.
*Light your blessed candles --
All will be black, and the only thing which will give light will be
blessed wax candles: even these will not burn in the houses of the
godless and scoffers. Once lit, nothing will put them out in the
houses of the believers. Be sure to keep a supply of blessed wax
candles in your homes -- also -- Holy Water to be sprinkled freely
around the house, especially at doors and windows. Bless yourself
and others with it. Drink it and anoint your 'senses' with it
(eyes, ears, nose, mouth) and hands, feet and forehead.
*Keep on hand --
a sufficient supply of food, water, and blankets for those of your
household and any visitors. Do not count on any utilities.
*Take care of your animals by --
leaving enough food and water outside for them to last these days.
God will preserve the property of the elect, including their
animals. It is assumed that house pets may be kept inside. Animals
which have been petted or cared for by a blessed person receive a
certain protection.
*Kneel down before a Crucifix and pray incessantly.
Pray with outstretched arms, or prostrate on the floor, pleading
for many souls to be saved. Make acts of contrition, of faith,
hope, and love. Make acts of Spiritual Communion. Read spiritual
books.
*PRAY THE ROSARY--
with meditation on its mysteries, 'You must think more of the
Passion of Christ.'
*Call upon God's Mercy,
and call upon Our Blessed Mother for He has given these times into
the care of the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary (under that
title). 'No harm will come to those who are in the state of
grace and seek My Mother's protection.'
*For Your Special Intercessors,
call upon the Holy Trinity, Holy Mary, Saint Joseph, Saints Peter
and Paul, Saint Therese (the Little Flower), Saint Francis of
Assisi, Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Saint Conrad of Parzham, The
Holy Angels, your own Guardian Angels, and Saint Michael the
Archangel. The cry: 'Who is like unto God!' (the motto of
Saint Michael) will serve as a protection to many.
Those who are caught traveling on the road and unable to get to
shelter will die as martyrs and be taken to Heaven, if they are
good. Some children and others will be taken to Heaven beforehand,
to spare them the horror of these days.
'THOSE WHO DISREGARD THIS ADVICE WILL BE KILLED INSTANTLY'
These days of darkness have already been postponed by the increased
prayers and the sacrifices of good people and through the
intercession of our Blessed Mother. They may still be delayed, but
in order to realize the merciful plan of God this world must be
purified of its sin. It is predicted that these Three Days of
Darkness will come and No one will escape the terror of these days.
'I will find them all.'
The Aftermath
After the three days of chastisement are over, there will be no
ungodly persons left, the godless will be annihilated. Seventy-five
percent of humanity will be destroyed, more men than women.
Everyone left on earth will believe in God with all their hearts.
The devastation will be astonishingly great, but the earth will be
purified. The spiritual fervor of the early Christians will
return, but there will be so few men left on earth. When all seems
lost, then in a twinkling all will be saved, the sun will shine
again and it will be as springtime, all fair and beautiful. The
Holy Angels will descend from Heaven and spread the spirit of peace
over the earth, and the just will be able to start life
anew.
Some nations will disappear entirely and the face of the earth will
be changed. There will be no more big business, huge factories and
assembly lines which will sap men's souls and moralities.
People will return to the land.
Our Holy Church will rise again, and religious communities will
flower. A feeling of immeasurable gratitude will possess the
hearts of those who survive this terrible ordeal and, upon the
return of light, all should kneel down immediately and give thanks
to the Holy Trinity for their protection, and Bless God. Then will
follow the era of peace as promised by the Blessed Virgin at Fatima.
We Must Get and Remain in the State of Grace
NOW
For we never know the day nor the hour when God may call us. We
must let none of these signs turn us from our Holy Mother Church,
but we must cling to our Holy Faith and Trust in God's Mercy.
He has promised to protect the just. Do not offend Him by lack of
trust.
'Those who believe my words and spread this message will have
nothing to fear. Those who fought for my cause will receive Grace
from My Divine Heart.'
There are always some who say they would rather not hear these
things because they are frightening -- these people are like a
person who does not want to be told when their house is burning
down! Surely it is better to make the endeavor to sanctify
ourselves and be saved, than to surrender our eternal happiness.
God sent His Son to suffer and die for our salvation. He wants us
all to behold His Holy Face for eternity.
We must be true Christians, fervent and zealous for souls. Respect
and obey priests. Support our Holy Catholic Church, and not only
with alms and occasional attendance, but with daily Mass and
reception of Holy Communion, also with most faithful attendance at
the various church devotions: Rosary, Novenas, Benediction of the
Most Blessed Sacrament, Holy Hour and special devotions. We should
particularly keep Our Lord company during days or nights of
exposition, as prayers before the Blessed Sacrament are the
most valuable of all and most beneficial to us.
We should pray wholeheartedly and steadily for our Holy Father, for
priests, brothers, nuns, seminarians, postulants, and all those
good people who work for our Holy Religion -- to give them courage
and strength to go on in these evil times.
Love poverty, abhor possessions, relieve the poor. Jesus gave
us only two commandments: Love God and Love each
other. We must live these commandments in our daily lives. No
one can carry hatred, bitterness, unforgiveness, ill feeling,
gossip, backbiting or any such malice into Heaven. The more we
truly love God and love our Neighbor, the more we shall be
protected and given special graces.
Our Lord pleads for generous souls to offer themselves as victims
for the salvation of many. This victimhood can be accomplished in
countless ordinary ways: little mortifications, sacrifices and
penances -- to curb the tongue of a curt remark, to suffer a
headache or pain without speaking of it, never to complain about
anything, to be silent when accused justly or unjustly, to deny our
senses and appetites, etc. We are asked to make more reparation, as
'Many Souls are lost because there is no one to pray and make
sacrifices for them. The prayers and reparation of faithful
souls will work miracles!'
Discouragement is the finest tool of the devil, his opening wedge.
Do not give in to it. Persevere in prayer, to keep your adversary
from taking dominion over you. Remember that No one goes to hell
unless he himself wills it. Think of that! You cannot be dragged
down to hell without your own consent -- you yourself have to will
to go to hell. Therefore, take courage and will to go to Heaven
where God wants you.
We must have very great devotion and recourse to Mary --
especially
to her Immaculate Conception and to her Immaculate Heart. Both Our
Lord and Our Lady beg for many more Rosaries. 'Pray the
Rosary, but pray it well, with meditation on the mysteries and with
true devotion.' Our Lord said, 'Tell the people not nearly
enough of them are praying the daily Rosary. They must pray the
Rosary for the conversion of Russia.' Remember what the
Blessed Virgin said at Fatima: 'In the end, Russia will be
converted and there will be an era of peace.' Do not belittle
the power of the Rosary. Gather together and pray in unison,
in Christian charity. The Family Rosary, the Block Rosary,
especially the Rosary in Church before the Blessed Sacrament. The
Saintly Pope Pius XII said that 'Next to Mass, the Fatima
Devotions are the most important.'
If you can, attend more than one Mass, have said or offer your
Masses in honor of the 'Holy Spirit' and 'The Holy Angels' and
'The Immaculate Heart of Mary'.
We are urged to give much attention to the Holy Eucharist, to
receive daily or frequent Holy Communion with great devotion and
thanksgiving. We should keep our tongues pure and clean to receive
Our Lord in a way most pleasing to Him (not stained by gossip or
any malice.) Saint Teresa of Avila said, 'that we should be
most careful of our tongue since it is the most privileged member
of our body, the table on which we receive the True Body and Blood
of Our Crucified Lord. Every effort should be made to
receive Daily Communion because every Communion received in
the state of grace not only strengthens you, but also strengthens
the Mystical Body of Christ. Therefore, be generous in this effort,
as we can easily understand that the neglect of Communion has the
opposite effect.
It is best to become a 'tertiary' and thus gain the greatest
spiritual benefits. The benefits of a tertiary are far above those
of any association of confraternity, because the tertiary or oblate
actually belongs to an established religious order of the Church.
A number of orders offer this privilege: Franciscan, Dominican,
Benedictine, Carmelite, Trinitarian, and others. Anyone can become
a tertiary, male or female, married or single. A tertiary lives in
the world, but endeavors to live a more holy life.
Let no one foolishly say that they are too bad for too ordinary to
become a Saint, for this would be denying God's merciful plan.
Holy Scripture tells us: 'This is the will of God: Your
sanctification.' It is up to each of us, His creatures whom He
created out of the love of His Heart, to seek to obey Him.
Remember, those beautiful words in Holy Scripture: 'What does
God ask of you, but to walk in His way and do His Holy
Will.'
Have your home Blessed and Consecrated to the Holy Hearts of
Jesus and Mary. And always keep on hand: Holy Water, Blessed
Wax Candles, Blessed Palm, Blessed Crucifix, Images of Jesus, Mary
and Joseph.
Holy Mother Church gives us a choice of many devotions and a great
treasury of indulgences. She tells us that we should value
indulgences highly and we should gain as many as possible for
ourselves and others.
After Holy Mass, Holy Communion, the Sacramentals, there is the
Rosary, of which we have already spoken. It is good to join the
Archconfraternity of the Holy Rosary, remembering Our Blessed
Mother's promise: 'I have obtained from My Divine Son that all
members of the Rosary Confraternity shall have for their
intercessors the entire Celestial Court during their life and at
the hour of their death.'
Be enrolled in and constantly wear the Brown Scapular of Our Lady
of Mount Carmel, which is 'Our Lady's Livery.' Every day
recite the commutations prayers of seven times Our Father, Hail
Mary and Glory Be, to gain the Sabbatine Privilege (rescue from
purgatory the Saturday following your death).
Be enrolled in and wear the Miraculous Medal of Our Lady, which
bestows such great graces. Remember Her words when She sadly
said: 'Many people do not receive graces, because they do not
ask for them.' O Mary, Conceived without sin, pray for us who
have recourse to Thee.
It is well also to wear the Saint Benedict Medal, which is the
highest indulgenced Medal of the Church. Learn and recite the
prayers against Satan, which are engraved on the Medal.
We should cultivate much devotion to Saint Joseph. It is revealed
that wherever the Blessed Virgin is, Saint Joseph is always with
Her, because it was given to him to take care of Her.
We must always draw nearer to and rely upon the Holy Angels,
remembering that they are not only our guardians but also our
messengers, ready to do our bidding. There is a chaplet in honor
of the Angels, which contains remarkable promises for those who
recite it.
We are urged to make Many more visits to the Blessed
Sacrament, and make Holy Hours. If we cannot go to a Church
for these things, then we should send our Angel to attend Holy Mass
for us, to visit Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, to attend to our
prayers. We should make Very many spiritual communions.
Our Lord asked Sister Benigna to let not even a quarter of an hour
pass without making a Spiritual Communion. So desirable this
is.
The 'Storm Novena' is valuable in that it brings us to the
Blessed Sacrament nine times in one day. Another devotion most
pleasing to Our Lord is to His Holy Face. He not only wishes us to
make reparation for the insults to His Holy Face, but he wants us
to behold Him face to face for all eternity. Saint Athanasius
relates that the devils on being asked what verse in the Scriptures
they feared the most, replied: 'That with which the 67th Psalm
commences: Let God arise, and let His Enemies be scattered, and let
them that hate Him flee from before His face!' They added that
this verse always compelled them to take flight.
We should give special attention to Saint Michael, the Archangel,
and continue to recite the prayer (by Pope Leo XIII) after each
Mass. This holy Pope composed this prayer after his terrifying
vision of Satan's power of destruction in these times.
Much more devotion should be given to the Holy Spirit. We should
be impressed with the importance of the Holy Ghost when we recall
that Our Lord said that He must go, in order that the Holy Spirit
could come, and 'The Holy Spirit will teach you all things
that you need to know.'
We should not forget the Poor Souls in Purgatory. We ask them for
favors, and pray for their release.
The Green Scapular continues to bestow many blessings and effect
many conversions and returns to Church, with the Prayer:
'Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us now and at the hour of our
death.'
In Our Lord's revelations to Berthe Petit, He particularly
asked devotion to Our Blessed Mother under the title of
'Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary.'
A prayer too much forgotten is the one which Our Lady of Fatima
asked to be said when we offer sacrifices: 'O Jesus, it is for
love of Thee, for the conversion of sinners, and in reparation for
the sins committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary.' This
is a Miraculous prayer . . . please use it often.
When Sister Josefa Menendez (Called the 'second Margaret-Mary')
asked Our Lady for a prayer to be said constantly while working,
she gave this: 'O My Beloved, Who art also My God, make my
heart a flame of pure love for Thee!'
Very great promises to save countless souls accompany this little
prayer which Our Lord taught to Sister M. Consolato Betrone
(Capuchin Nun):
'JESUS, MARY, I LOVE YOU! SAVE SOULS!'
The fifteen prayers of Saint Bridget of Sweden on the Passion of
Our Lord, are most timely, since Our Lady has recently impressed
upon us that we 'must think more of the Passion of Jesus.'
Booklets, leaflets, chaplets, and medals are available for any
devotion of your choice. However, out of all these private
devotions, we must remember that Our Blessed Mother's
Rosary is the most important, according to the requests of both
Jesus and Mary.
Also, the Stations of the Cross, and the Stations of our Sorrowful
Mother . . . since all of these cause us to meditate upon the
Passion of Our Lord and the compassion of Our Lady.
In one of our Blessed Mother's revelations to a stigmatic nun
in Italy, she said: 'My daughter, the time is not far off.
When men least expect it, the course of Divine Justice will be
accomplished. My Heart is so big for poor sinners and I make use of
every possible means that they may be saved. Look at My mantle,
how big it is! If I were not bowed over the world, to cover all
with My maternal love, the tempest of fire would already have
broken up the nations. This is the mantle of My mercy for all
those who, have repented, come back to My Immaculate Heart. See,
My right hand holds the mantle to cover and save poor sinners,
while My left hand holds back Divine Justice so that the time of
mercy may still be prolonged. To help me in this I ask that
the prayer of 'Maternal Refuge' be spread as a most useful
means to obtain graces and salvation for poor sinners.
Say often, with your arms crossed:
'QUEEN OF THE UNIVERSE, MEDIATRIX OF MEN TO GOD,
REFUGE OF ALL OUR HOPES! HAVE MERCY ON US!'
This article was originally printed by The Marian Army of the
Latter Times, 132 Oakland Grove Ave., Elmhurst, Ill. 60126.
Our Lord to Padre Pio
Translation of a copy of a personal letter written by Padre Pio
addressed to the Commission of Heroldsbach appointed by the Vatican
which testifies to the truth and reality of these revelations given
by Our Lord to Padre Pio, a Capuchin priest who bore the
stigmata.
New Year's Eve 1949 - Jesus: 'My son, My son, I have been
longing for this hour in which I again shall reveal to you the
great love of My heart. My love for man is very great, especially
for those who give themselves to Me. They are My refuge and My
consolation in the many and terrible irreverences which I receive
in the Sacrament of My love.
'Pray and make reparation to Me. Admonish others to do the
same because the time is near at hand in which I shall visit my
unfaithful people because they have not heeded the time of My grace.
Persevere in prayer, so that your adversary shall have no dominion
over you. Tell My people to be prepared at all times, for My
judgment shall come upon them suddenly and when least expected -
and not one shall escape My hands, I shall find them all! I shall
protect the just. Watch the sun and moon and the stars of Heaven -
when they appear to be unduly disturbed and restless, know that the
day is not far away. Stay united in prayer and watching until the
angel of destruction has passed your doors. Pray that these days
will be shortened.
'My beloved, have confidence. I am in the midst of you. My
kingdom shall be glorified and My Name shall be blessed from the
rising of the sun unto the setting thereof; and to My Kingdom there
shall be no end.'
January 23, 1950 - 'Pray! Make reparation! Be fervent and
practice mortifications. Great things are at stake! Pray! Men
are running toward the abyss of Hell in great rejoicing and merry-
making, as though they were going to a masquerade ball or the
wedding feast of the devil himself! Assist Me in the salvation of
souls. The measure of sin is filled! The day of revenge, with its
terrifying happenings is near! Nearer than you can imagine! And
the world is sleeping in false security! The Divine Judgment shall
strike them like a thunderbolt! These godless and wicked people
shall be destroyed without mercy, as were the inhabitants of Sodom
and Gomorrah of old. Yes, I tell you, their wickedness was not as
great as that of our human race of today!'
January 28, 1950 - 'Keep your windows well covered. Do not
look out. Light a blessed candle, which will suffice for many days.
Pray the Rosary. Read spiritual books. Make acts of Spiritual
Communion, also acts of love, which are so pleasing to Us. Pray
with outstretched arms, or prostrate on the ground, in order that
many souls may be saved. Do not go outside the house. Provide
yourself with sufficient food. The powers of nature shall be moved
and a rain of fire shall make people tremble with fear. Have
courage! I am in the midst of you.'
February 7, 1950 - 'Take care of the animals during these
days. I am the Creator and Preserver of all animals as well as man.
I shall give you a few signs beforehand, at which time you should
place more food before them. I will preserve the property of the
elect, including the animals, for they shall be in need of
sustenance afterwards as well. Let no one go across the yard, even
to feed the animals - he who steps outside will perish! Cover your
windows carefully. My elect shall not see My wrath. Have
confidence in Me, and I will be your protection, your confidence
obliges Me to come to your aid.
'The hour of My coming is near! But I will show mercy. A most
dreadful punishment will bear witness to the times. My angels, who
are to be the executioners of this work, are ready with their their
pointed swords! They will take special care to annihilate all
those who mocked Me and would not believe in My
revelations.
'Hurricanes of fire will pour forth from the clouds and spread
over the entire earth! Storms, bad weather, thunderbolts and
earthquakes will cover the earth for two days. An uninterrupted
rain of fire will take place! It will begin during a very cold
night. All this is to prove that God is the Master of
Creation.
'Those who hope in Me, and believe in my words, have nothing to
fear because I will not forsake them, nor those who are in the
state of grace and who seek My mother's protection.
'That you may be prepared for these visitations, I will give
you the following signs and instructions: The night will be very
cold. The wind will roar. After a time, thunderbolts will be
heard. Lock all the doors and windows. Talk to no one outside the
house. Kneel down before a crucifix, be sorry for your sins, and
beg My Mother's protection. Do not look during the earthquake,
because the anger of God is holy!' Jesus does not want us to
behold the anger of God, because God's anger must be contemplated
with fear and trembling.
'Those who disregard this advice will be killed instantly. The
wind will carry with it poisonous gases which will be diffused over
the entire earth. Those who suffer and die innocently will be
martyrs and they will be with Me in My Kingdom.
'Satan will triumph! But in three nights, the earthquake and
fire will cease. On the following day the sun will shine again,
angels will descend from Heaven and will spread the spirit of peace
over the earth. A feeling of immeasurable gratitude will take
possession of those who survive the impending punishment, this most
terrible ordeal since creation, with which God will visit the
earth.
'I have chosen souls in other countries too, such as Belgium,
Switzerland, Spain, who have received these revelations so that
other countries also may be prepared. Pray the Rosary, but pray it
well, so that your prayers may reach Heaven. Soon a more terrible
catastrophe shall come upon the entire world, such as has never
been witnessed before, a terrible chastisement never before
experienced!
'How unconcerned men are regarding these things which shall so
soon come upon them, contrary to all expectations. How indifferent
they are in preparing themselves for these unheard-of events,
through which they will have to pass so shortly!
'The weight of the Divine balance has reached the earth! The
wrath of My Father shall be poured out over the entire world! I am
again warning the world through your instrumentality, as I have so
often done heretofore.
'The sins of men have multiplied beyond measure: Irreverence
in church, sinful pride committed in sham religious activities,
lack of true brotherly love, indecency in dress, especially at
summer resorts... The world is filled with iniquity.
'This catastrophe shall come upon the earth like a flash of
lightning at which moment the light of the morning sun shall be
replaced by black darkness! No one shall leave the house or look
out of a window from that moment on. I Myself shall come amidst
thunder and lightning. The wicked shall behold My Divine Heart.
There shall be great confusion because of this utter darkness in
which the entire earth shall be enveloped, and many, many shall die
from fear and despair.
'Those who shall fight for My cause shall receive grace form My
Divine Heart; and the cry, 'WHO IS LIKE UNTO GOD!' shall serve
as a means of protection to many. However, may shall burn in the
open fields like withered grass! The godless shall be annihilated,
so that afterwards the just shall be able to start afresh.
'On that day, as soon as complete darkness has set in, no one
shall leave the house or look out of the window. The darkness
shall last a day and a night, followed by another day and a night,
and another day - but on the night following, the starts will
shine again, and on the next morning the sun shall rise again, and
it will be springtime!' (Not nuclear winter!)
'In the days of darkness, My elect shall not sleep, as did the
disciples in the Garden of Olives. They shall pray incessantly,
and they shall not be disappointed in Me. I shall gather My elect.
Hell will believe itself to be in possession of the entire earth,
but I shall reclaim it.
'Do you, perhaps, think that I would permit My Father to have
such terrible chastisements come upon the world, if the world would
turn from iniquity to justice? But because of My great love, these
afflictions shall be permitted to come upon man. Although many
shall curse Me, yet thousands of souls shall be saved through them.
No human understanding can fathom the depth of My love!
'Pray! Pray! I desire your prayers. My dear Mother Mary,
Saint Joseph, Saint Elizabeth, Saint Conrad, Saint Michael, Saint
Peter, the Little Therese, Your Holy Angels, shall be your
intercessors. Implore their aid! Be courageous soldiers of Christ!
At the return of light, bet everyone give thanks to the Holy Trinity
for Their protection! The devastation shall be very great! But I,
your God, will have purified the earth. I am with you have
confidence!
'Again and again I have warned men, and often have I given them
special opportunities to return to the right path; but now,
wickedness has reached its climax, and the punishment can not
longer be delayed. Even though My Heart does suffer and bleed, yet
for My Name's sake, I must deal this blow. Tell all men that
the time has come in which these things shall be
fulfilled!'
This is a reprint of the original published by The Mother of
God Crusade, Inc. 1444 Janie Ave. Billings, MT 59105.