Gobbi and celebrated Mass with him in his private Vatican chapel annually for years. Gabriele Amorth who encouragedValeria to diffuse her messages outside the prayer cenacle. Even this is judgment. Not all of Gods messages are calamities. Or is it a New-Age type of thing? Although you can find such an introduction in the books, The Crown of History, The Crown of Sanctity, The Sun of My Will (published by the Vatican itself), A Guide to the Book of Heaven (which bears an imprimatur), Mark Malletts brief summary On Luisa and Her Writings, the works of Fr. Fr. She met with Monsignor Pawel Ptasznik, a close friend and collaborator of the Pope and the Polish Secretariat of State for the Vatican. "Therefore, no other person, not even a priest, may add, remove, or change anything in the liturgy on his own authority" (SC, #22, n3). It will bring you great trials and great suffering. Then I came across a statement in a magazine that cast doubt on the authenticity of Fr. Thanks Fr. Gobbi claims, in spite of retaining our old natures, we will always only say YES to the Divine Will of the Heavenly Father (9). See above and www.MarysMantleConsecration.com. Nothing and no one can stop it. However, I did read yours of 5/29, "Missing Mass on Sundays." Your example of contraception and "on the basis of personal opinion" is not what I was talking about, unless you define "opinion" as a reasonable position based on consideration of all relevant sources of knowledge. About Fr. Our Lady to Fr. But if, after having done all the appropriate homework, one is still in disagreement with the Church's teaching, one must follow one's conscience. This extraordinary charism is called locutions. This involves interior words that come, not from the mind in the form of thoughts, but from the heart, as if a voice spoke them from within. ET - bit.ly/EWTNtv. Together with my blessing, I express my best wishes for the Words of Heaven contained here to resonate in every creature of good will. Stefano Gobbi, as contained in the book "Our Lady Speaks to Her Beloved Priests" ( with imprimatur and nihil obstat ), Our Lady shared the signs of the "end times", or the times that precede the Second Coming of Jesus. Then he heard a voice that he believed was God the Father: The Blessed Mother has chosen you to be used as an instrument of God. Mark Goring, CC; MEDJUGORJE: OUR LADY SAYS BE READY FOR MARCH 18TH 2023-DATE LOOMS LARGE . You write, "How one feels personally about the issue at hand has absolutely nothing to do with how the conscience operates." Where do I stand? There are also proclamations of the resurgence of true faith, the unity of the people of God, the Triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and the final Triumph of Christ, the King of the Universe, when there will no longer be divisions, and we will be one people under the One God. Gobbis locutions as Marys messages, I began to have other reasons to wonder about the MMP. Gobbis explanation of the Second Coming line up with Church teaching? The former is the foundation for the latter; thus, it is fitting that Faustinas revelations became widely known first; but, ultimately, God desires not merely that we accept His mercy, but that we accept His very own life as our life and thus become like Himselfas much as is possible for a creature. Today the movement cites membership of over 400 Catholic cardinals and bishops, more than 100,000 Catholic priests, and millions of lay Catholics around the world, with cenacles of prayer and fraternal sharing among priests and lay faithful in every part of the world. For example, of what practical value could it be to spend the opening lines of one's homily explaining how our reading from Isaiah wasn't written by him at all, but is from "Dueturo-Isaiah," or that the sermon on the mount is really a collection of sayings, not necessarily spoken at any one time? This attitude is not consistent with what the Church says about Marian devotion. Stefano Gobbi) and considers the coming of an Era of Peace a heretical view. I don't know what kind of things are being said about money in your parish; but, my personal opinion is that anyone who is putting less than $10 in the weekly collection has no right to complain when their pastor talks about money. "Together with the sources of revelation (Scripture and Tradition) God has given to his Church a living magisterium to elucidate and explain what is contained in the deposit of faith only obscurely and, as it were, by implication." . Starting in February 1997 and still continuing, the apparitions to Eduardo Ferreira have been taking place regularly on the 12th of each month as well as occasionally on other dates. Traditional Calvinist teaching asserts, thereforeand I emphasize again that few believe this today, that the human race is divided into two camps: those who are righteous and who are "predestined" for salvation, and those who are corrupt and are "predestined" for damnation. The Second point I want to make is that you are mistaken that one may dissent from non-infallible teaching. Initially, the thing at which I marveled the most was this clean writing without deletions or corrections, more perfect and more exact than an ordinary dictation, without any fatigue on my part; all comes out smoothly. ReadMedjugorjethe Smoking Guns. As my old pastor used to say, "Theology is a wonderful thing, but it can't save anyone's soul." . Zanoni, the current Archbishop of Feira de Santana, with diocesan responsibility for Anguera, is broadly supportive, as can be seen from this short interview (in Portuguese with Italian sub-titles): Click here. . Indeed, I know many priests in the movement who definitely do not accept them as messages from Mary, but who, nonetheless, regard them as valuable aids to their own meditation. Such demons, said our Lord, can only be driven out by prayer and fasting. In her messages given to Fr. It is also, and especially, the vital present-day function of an organism animated by the Spirit of God. This loyal submission of BOTH THE WILL AND THE INTELLECT must be given, in a special way, to the authentic teaching authority of the Roman Pontiff, even when he does NOT speak ex cathedra" (emphasis added). In addition, unbelief in this persons locutions or that persons visions doesnt equate to joining Satans attacks on our Lady. YEARS: 1972 - Present. The conversion has to be now! These are the words that Jesus is begging us to have ever on our mind, heart, and lips. Gobbi are not the words of our Blessed Mother, but his private meditations for which he assumes all the theological, spiritual, and pastoral responsibility. Fr. does not constitute an official pronouncement., But when a highly placed authority in the CDF asks that the locutions not be presented as messages from Mary but as Fr. Subj: Re: MB: Changing scripture Date: 94-06-27 22:31:15 EDT From: Jerome. A Nihil obstatwas recently granted by an Archbishop for the Polish translation of the second of these,In Cammino con Maria(On the way with Mary) published byEdizioni Segno, containing the story of the apparitions and the associated messages up until 2018. One of those images is now hanging in the Marian Center located at the Divine Mercy Shrine in Massachusetts). Secondly, several of the overtly prophetic messages would appear to have been fulfilled: we notably find a request in September 2019 to pray for China as the source of new airborne diseases. . What you call "one's God-given gift of reason" cannot assess all it's conclusions true when they are different from those of the Author of truth. With regard to the first consideration, it seems to me that any method of prayer can be compatible with the interior life of a Christian provided that it is truly centered on Christ and not on oneself. Together, they had six children, and after sixteen years of marriage, her husband died. It was only when a priest made the signof the Cross over her body that Luisa regained her faculties. Gobbi: At the coming of Jesus in glory, there will be the first resurrection of only those particular believers who had died as martyrs. Gobbi has never been subject to any formal scrutiny by the Church, even . 22h. His message given on October 13, 1987 along with Pope Leo the XIII vision on October 13 1884, implies that the Warning experience will probably occur in the year 2017. Currently, the movement is seeking further approbation as a Public Association of the Faithful. Without knowing the director you speak of, and assuming what you say is accurate, I would not hesitate to question the experience or wisdom of any director of souls who would insist that someone practice one particular method of prayer or meditation. . Firstly, the content of Gisellas messages converges very closely with the prophetic consensus represented by other contemporary sources, without any indication of her awareness of their existence (Luz de Maria de Bonilla, Pedro Regis, Fr. The consistently elevated theological content and pedagogy of these messages and devotions. The two boys began evangelizing together but faced considerable opposition, with Eduardo receiving death threats, including from members of his family. (It was this that attracted the attention of the national press to Zaro). He goes on to praise Louisa Piccarretas book on the Divine Will, saying it very much relates to our book (9). Our Lord make a conscious decision to entrust his Church to us, and we are simply not perfect. Following Turzovka (1958-1962) and Litmanova (1990-1995), the village of Dechtice is the third modern apparition site in Slovakia, where scientifically unexplained events began on December 4, 1994. . The Churchs teaching associates Christs second coming proximately with the resurrection of the dead, with final judgment, and with the glory of His eternal kingdom (469). For those who do not believe, I wish to tell them that one day, where this Cross is, I will give a visible sign, and all will believe in my maternal presence here at Itapiranga, but it will be too late for those who have not converted. Just as she took part in the struggle of her only-begotten Son with the serpent of hell, so also she shared in his glorious triumph over sin and its sad consequences" (Fulgens Corona, 21). | Irondale, AL 35210 |. Luz de Mara de Bonilla is a Catholic mystic, stigmatist, wife, mother, Third Order Augustinian, and prophet from Costa Rica, currently residing in Argentina. Gobbi] still unequivocally affirms and continues to maintain . I am loyal to Rome. LOCATION: Milan, Italy. Pray, pray, pray!. Every parish community will seem lacking in some respect to someone. Our Ladys messages from July 1973 to December 1997, through locutions to Fr. Yes, this is the exact reaction I knew I would get. Marco Ferrari had three meetings with Pope John Paul II, five with Benedict XVI and three with Pope Francis; with official Church support, the Association of Paratico has founded an extensive international network of Oases of the Mother of Love (childrens hospitals, orphanages, schools, aid for lepers, prisoners, drug addicts). This is perhaps best explained by the fact that, during Dom Carillo Grittis lifetime, the Itapiranga apparitions enjoyed an unusual degree of approval. Gobbi through interior locutions are some of the most numerous and detailed regarding her love of her people, her constant support of her priests, the coming persecution of the Church, and what she calls the Second Pentecost, another term for the Warning, or the Illumination of Conscience of all souls. They underscore Satans attempt to destroy the Church and the whole world and the remedy given by Heaven: the sacraments, the Rosary, fasting and reparation for offenses committed against the Hearts of Jesus and Mary, refuge and ark for the faithful in our troubled times. Around the age of fourteen, Luisa began to experience visions and apparitions of Jesus and Mary along with physical sufferings. The Marian messages to Father Gobbi seem to warn that this event (and afterwards a promised Miracle and also a Chastisement or Punishment) were to occur at the end of the twentieth century. Why Simona and Angela? Spitzer and Doug Keck for this live edition of Father Spitzer's Universe. The commission overwhelminglyvoted infavorof recognizing the supernatural nature of the first seven apparitions. Gobbi complied with the request as regards the introduction of his book, but, at the same time, says Fr. Catechism:The Last Judgment will come when Christ returns in glory (CCC 1040). Fr. Pope . Gobbis teaching on the Second Coming is contrary to the teaching of the Church. . There's a lesson in that, I think. The close and detailed convergence, without a hint of plagiarism, with messages from other serious sources of which Luz de Maria seems to have been personally unaware (such as Fr. I want, at all times to hear more of his message, and I pray often throughout the day. Why the Visionaries of Our Lady of Medjugorje? Many people have become confused about the notion of salvation they seem to find in Romans 9, which leads to confusion when taken out of the context of Paul's purpose; such was the case with John Calvin in the 16th century in formulating his doctrine of "predestination," which was the central teaching of his Reformed Church (more recently known as the Presbyterians) until the middle of this century, when they more or less abandoned the belief. It is the realization of the Our Father prayer in the soul, that Gods Will be done in you just as it is done by the saints in Heaven. The alleged Marian apparitions in Zaro di Ischia (an island near Naples in Italy) have been ongoing since 1994. Gobbis locutions, the Blessed Mother says he is. I am wondering if you have ever heard of a priest by the name of Father Don Stefano Gobbi. Gobbis locutions were always presented within the movement as coming without question from Mary. Gobbis locutions. All has been revealed to you "Beloved sons, in silence and in prayer, spend with me the final hours of this year which is about to end. Therefore, we can surely be certain that the Lord will appear and return to this earth for a period of time before the final end of the world (6). The Polish mystic, Alicja Lenczewska, was born in Warsaw in 1934 and died in 2012, her professional life being spent primarily as a teacher and associate director of a school in the northwestern city of Szczecin. . I hope this answers your question; thanks for posting. While such a foreignNihil obstat does not, on its own, constitutein situ diocesan approval of the apparitions, it is certainly not insignificant. https://www.ildispariquotidiano.it/it/zaro-20-anni-di-apparizioni-fiaccolata-rosario-e-nuovo-messaggio/, Video documentary (Italian) including archival 1995 footage of the seers (among them Ciro Vespoli): The position of the Church towards the Anguera apparitions is understandably one of caution; as with Zaro di Ischia, a commission has been established for the purposes of evaluation. He replied that, after all, I prepared my homilies. That will never change; what we can change is how we respond to that. Its something you can never get used to. el libro del padre gobbi El libro titulado "A LOS SACERDOTES, HIJOS PREDILECTOS DE LA SANTSIMA VIRGEN" contiene los mensajes que la Virgen Mara nos trasmite por medio del Padre Gobbi a travs de locuciones interiores, recibidas desde 1973 hasta fines de 1997, fecha del ltimo mensaje revelado por Mara , y aparentemente la . May God bless your efforts, Rhoda. We remain in full compliance with all of these directives; and, if his messages are formally condemned in the future, then we will remove them from this website. For this perishable nature must put on the imperishable, and this mortal nature must put on immortality (1 Cor. The fact that you are praying and reading on these subjects demonstrates that you are trying to find the truth. Their message is so mind-boggling that doubt in them would be quite tempting, but for the fact that simply no reasonable grounds remain for such doubt. As has occurred in other Marian apparitions, such as in Fatima and Medjugorje, Our Lady revealed to Edson secrets that pertain to the destiny of the Church and the world, as well as very serious future events if humanity does not convert. On March 8, 1985, Alicjas life changed radically when she encountered Jesus standing before her after receiving Holy Communion. During public worship (particularly the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass) the texts of these may not be altered in any way. Around the same time as he received the stigmata on February 2, 1996, Eduardo came into contact with a second visionary, Alceu Martins Paz Junior (born in 1977), whose mystical experiences included seeing the Virgin on July 9, 1996. They will have lost the occasion to be saved. Subj: Predestination Date: 94-03-09 09:36:48 EST From: Henry. Post subject: Who is the lady all dressed in white at the EWTN Daily Mass? Since their appearance in 2015, they have become best-sellers among Polish Catholics and are frequently quoted in public by clergy both for their penetrating insights into the spiritual life and their revelations concerning the contemporary world. As a Media Missionary, your task is to prayerfully take EWTN to your parish and community through the print and electronic media we provide. This message, viewed over 3 million times on YouTube, seems to have predicted the present global health crisis. Fr. National Headquarters of the Marian Movement of Priests in the United States of America, Our Lady Speaks to Her Beloved Priests, 10th Edition (Maine; 1988) p. xiv. I personally believe that "letting the Spirit move me" is often nothing more than an excuse for laziness in preparation. Gobbi: "The return (Second Coming) of Jesus in glory [will take place] before His final coming for the Last Judgment" (2). She booked a ticket to Rome and, against all odds, found herself and her companions in the inner corridors of the Vatican. Gobbi: It is clear that we will retain our weakened nature even after the Second Coming of Christ in glory (9). At times I feel as if the entire point of what Jesus said is lost by so many in their attempt to "know " his message. Groeschel handles them all in today's Question Box. There are several reasons for this, which can be summarized as follows: The Imprimatur of the Catholic Church, granted by Bishop Juan Abelardo Mata Guevara of Esteril in 2017 to Luz de Marias writings after 2009, together with a personal statement affirming his belief in their supernatural origin. Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word 5821 Old Leeds Road Irondale, AL 35210-2164 FATHER SPITZER'S UNIVERSE THE DAILY MASS WOMEN OF GRACE EWTN BOOKMARK AT HOME WITH JIM & JOY EWTN LIVE LIFE ON THE ROCK JOURNEY HOME THE WORLD OVER SCRIPTURE AND TRADITION FATHER SPITZER'S UNIVERSE THE DAILY MASS WOMEN OF GRACE EWTN BOOKMARK AT HOME WITH JIM & JOY EWTN LIVE LIFE ON THE ROCK JOURNEY HOME THE WORLD OVER SCRIPTURE AND TRADITION There she heard a voice that she identified as her guardian angel, telling her to get up. Others are unaware that the locutions havent yet been approved or that there is any cause for concern. Having struggled through the changing theological terrain of Protestantism, neither of us wanted to stray from the sure footing of truthi.e., the teaching and leadership of the Catholic Church. The following is adapted, in part, from the book, THE WARNING: Testimonies and Prophecies of the Illumination of Conscience, pp. Gobbi himself says, "No locution, not even such as are gathered together in this book, could take the place of, or be put on a par with, an official public statement of the faith of the Church, from which the complete physiognomy of Mary and her mission will become apparent. Date: 93-11-21 07:07:54 EST From: Christine. The most influential preachers in the history of the Church have been the saints, not the orators or theologians. EWTN began in 1981an transmits 24 oor programmin tae 104 million hames in 110 kintras an 16 regions on cable, satellite, an law-power TV. Please don't tell me to just pray, I do that a lot already. IRONDALE, Ala. ( ChurchMilitant.com) - In a surprise move, the head of EWTN News is resigning his post. And in the not-so-distant future, her flame will engulf the entire world. Visionaries of Our Lady of Zaro. It is estimated that around 8000 witnesses were present, including TV journalists, because Our Lady of Anguera had promised the previous day to give a sign to skeptics. That judgment may be "misinformed" (through no fault of its own), but conscience, in making its judgment according to the intellectual lights the person has, does what conscience is meant to do. Then, during Communion at Mass one day, Jesus began to audibly speak to her giving messages of love and warning telling her, My child, you are the extension of My message of Divine Mercy.Since her messages focus more on the justice thatmustcome to an unrepentant world, they do indeed fill in the latter part of St. Faustinas message: before I come as a just Judge, I first open wide the door of My mercy. A former EWTN priest and TV personality found not guilty of child sexual abuse in 2016 has been granted custody of his 9-year-old son. Join us this week as we learn all about the Catholic faith with the wit and wisdom of Mo. Pedro Regis, himself, was also unaware of the meaning of some of the theological terms employed in the message. Our love for Mary can be augmented by such supernatural events, but it is never to be founded upon them. This will happen when my apparitions here at Itapiranga will end. Even when I foretell punishment to you, remember that everything can be changed in a moment by the power of your prayer and of your penance, which makes reparation. The following is adapted from the best-selling book, THE WARNING: Testimonies and Prophecies of the Illumination of Conscience. The message of The Divine Mercy is simple: God loves us - all of us. When I went to my friend with what Id read, she was somewhat shaken, since Fr. Date: 94-06-28 22:22:43 EDT From: Nicodemus. This remarkable mystical state persisted until her death in 1947followed by a funeral that was no little affair. The messages she receives are audio recorded by two people and then transcribed by a nun. 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