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These detailed testimonies reveal the profound impact of Maria Valtorta's work on the spiritual lives of its readers. Each account witnesses the graces received and conversions experienced.
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These detailed testimonies have been collected according to a structured methodology, allowing precise documentation of the impact of Maria Valtorta's work on readers' spiritual lives. Each testimony addresses the discovery of the work, its impact on faith, the graces received, and recommendations for other potential readers.
Frank Rega
I first discovered Valtorta long ago, before the age of the Internet. I think it was in the late 1980s, but I do not recall the exact circumstances. I believe I had read about half of what was then called The Poem of the Man-God. But then, some years later, I stopped reading Valtorta. I think it was because I believed some critics who were saying that the conversations reported in The Poem were banal and trivial. Fortunately, I rediscovered Valtorta a few years ago, probably around the year 2004.
This work has increased my understanding of the teachings of Jesus that are presented in the Gospel readings themselves.
I think I have received the grace to see that Jesus teaches that we should love everyone, hate no one, forgive everyone, and judge no one. I have also received a special grace of 100% certain human faith that her writings are from heaven.
Start reading Maria Valtorta for yourself. Disregard those who are negative about it. If you are hesitant about reading her The Gospel as Revealed to Me, then start reading the three volumes she also wrote called The Notebooks. They cover additional information, such as the early Christian Church of the catacombs. In fact, all of the chapters in her Gospel work are actually from the Notebooks.
Susanna Rosa
I discovered the work of Maria Valtorta by coming across some posts on Facebook. It was in 2020, and I was emerging from a period of distancing from the Church because I was seeking the Lord precisely where He cannot be found: through the automatic writing done by a friend who, in good faith (I am certain of this because she herself suffered greatly listening to this entity that pretended to be the Lord), believed in what was not true. When she died, I, who had already distanced myself, returned to the Church and to confession. And shortly after, I found Maria Valtorta.
Reading these pages filled my heart. It's as if Jesus had said to me, "Do you see how I really am?" From that moment, everything changed for me and my husband: Jesus ensured that I followed Him step by step, through the course of His Life, and this prompted me to love Him immensely. He Himself in the work indeed says that "One can only love whom one knows."
My life has changed because He is the center of my existence. More constant prayer, daily Holy Mass and Communion, monthly Confession. I have been called to serve as a catechist for the children of my parish and, in my small way, I collaborate in the effort to present Maria Valtorta to all those who do not know her. To make it understood how much my life has changed even in small things, I say that I am a retired literature teacher and used to read about 150 novels a year. Since I read the Gospel and the Valtorta Notebooks, I read nothing else (besides, of course, sacred texts).
The only advice is to give a chance to this work and to our Lord who will know how to change their life through these pages.
Dario Gallo
Through Friendship in a Prayer Group
It involved me directly, as if I were present at the events of Jesus, entering into His thoughts and actions, even though I felt unworthy before Him but loved by Him.
I feel the daily need to read and reread an episode of the work 'The Gospel as it was revealed to me' because it nurtures in me the desire to follow the path of faith with more enthusiasm, joy, and love towards the Lord Jesus.
I invite you to get to know the work by starting to read from the first year of public life, one chapter a day, calmly, without haste, without being tempted by curiosity.
Many things could be written as personal reflections and impressions. I invite you only to approach these writings with respect and admiration, with the awareness of such a precious and unexpected gift, from which we can draw every day, that can greatly enrich and console us on this arduous and difficult journey of life.
Silvio
I am a Catholic theologian and an avid reader of the works of mystics. I providentially found (I don't even remember where) some references to the life of Maria Valtorta, and it has been a continuous discovery of this mystic. I have read and delved into her works and revelations multiple times, to the point that they have become my daily spiritual bread. In the work, I found answers to many theological questions I had been asking myself for a long time. What struck me the most is Valtorta's immense suffering and humility. To me, she is a saint, and everything related to her is of a supernatural order, a gift from Jesus.
The gospel has become alive and fully comprehensible because Jesus wanted, through Valtorta, to enlighten us about his life without any more shadowy areas that the evangelists inevitably could not highlight in their writings, which focus on the essential in an era when printing did not exist and the dissemination of the gospels was the work of scribes.
I was missing many "pieces" in the in-depth knowledge of the life of Jesus and his Gospel. Now I have a more lively relationship with Jesus in prayer, in the sacraments, in the works. I feel more confident in understanding the message of Jesus in the areas where many theologians deviated from true exegesis.
If you start reading it, you won't be able to stop. The important thing is to begin without prejudice, the rest is done by Jesus. This work is worth more than a thousand theological treatises and thoroughly enlightens us on all points of the gospel that were previously not fully comprehensible. In addition to helping us better understand all of the Holy Scripture, the lives of the saints, the history of the Church, and the issues of our times.
To better focus on certain characters or important moments from the gospel, I have created booklets that I distribute for free to friends in order to instill in them the desire to read the entire work of Valtorta. For example, the life of Sintica, of Giovanni di Endor, the Story of Christmas...
Francesco Masala
I first heard about Maria Valtorta on Radio Maria from Don Ernesto Zucchini.
It was a progressive understanding of the Life of Jesus by reading the Gospel as it was revealed to me and, day by day, increasing the reading of the writings and every reference, not only on paper, that spoke of the Work.
The Valtorta writings have brought the Light of God into my soul, my mind, and my heart. There isn't a day, for years now, that I don't repeatedly listen to the writings, also thanks to the wonderful VALTORTA VOX website, which can be downloaded directly onto the smartphone.
I would say that they miss the opportunity to know and enjoy the most precious gift given by God to humanity!
I give thanks to God who, in addition to so many gifts bestowed upon my humble self, has allowed me to discover these writings of inestimable value! Great credit is also due to Dr. Emilio Pisani, who has dedicated his life to making this precious treasure known. May the Violet of the Cross, my beloved Little John, intercede for us, for today's Church, hostage to Modernism and modernists. Praised be Jesus and Mary. Praise be to God and the Virgin Mother ❤️
Anonymous
Internet Research
Reading a chapter a day, I discovered another world of faith that the clergy hides.
I have increased the awareness of faith
A novel that makes one understand the past, present, and future of humanity
Holy reading increases the ability to discern the true from the false, especially in times of prevailing lies.
Osvaldo Ibba
In a moment of spiritual disorientation on the Internet, I casually (?) stumbled upon the life of Jesus and since then it has been a continuous crescendo.
In an indescribable way, first with historical curiosity, then increasingly with faith and spiritual rebirth
A wonderful and at the same time difficult impact, I felt increasingly enveloped by the Mercy of God. It made me realize how serious my sins were, how I had settled into a convenient doctrine. I gradually discovered all the graces the Lord had given me throughout my Life, spiritual graces but also material ones (family, children, work, friendships, home) and in particular, I rediscovered God in the beauty of nature, in the wonders of Creation. I started confessing more frequently, trying to change my Life, I resumed praying, rediscovering the Saints, the martyrs, the witnesses of Faith... and what can I say about all the figures of the Gospel, starting with the wonderful Jesus, to Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, the apostles, Sintica, John of Endor, Aglae, the Magdalene... Judas. I then had the Grace to face with this rebirth the illness and my handicap that led me to a wheelchair, and I felt a Peace that I had NEVER had when I was "healthy". I read and reread the Gospel, and each time the Lord gives me new Life.
Try, try in a moment of difficulty or Joy when the spirit is more receptive, try and you will understand on every page that you have found a Treasure that will lead us together with M. Valtorta into the Eternal Light of the Lord, of the Most Holy Trinity with the Blessed Mary, the Angels, and all the Saints. Amen
Thank you Lord for this great gift, thank you, help me to spread it with living testimony, especially to the Priests whom I have learned to love and respect much more than before. Thank you Lord, THANK YOU!
Gianni Chinellato
Through the internet
I am truly grateful to Maria Valtorta for the Gospel because reading it, besides strengthening my faith, has made me truly love Jesus with a truly great love. Before, I saw Him somewhat as an abstract/spiritual person; today, I see Him truly as a merciful Father of infinite goodness and mercy. And beyond His Spiritual Greatness, I also see Him as a very human being. Believe me, I am truly convinced that it is the best acquisition of my entire life.
As I said before, it has strengthened me in faith and love for Jesus.
Take it and you will see that you will never regret it.
In my opinion, it should also be read during Catholic education classes in schools.
Luciano
A priest.
I felt as if I were almost physically sharing with the characters of the Gospel and with Jesus himself.
Everything your question asks for: a global investment of Grace!
You must let yourself get involved.
Coming from a strong experience of faith, the encounter with the Work further immersed me in the Grace that the Writings themselves propose. It is an ever-living Work!
Silvia Caneparo
From a teacher, I got to know the work. I have never left it, because if I love Jesus and Mary more, I owe it to it. I always try to make it known.
Jesus is alive, the Father is love, and the Holy Spirit inspires us.
Spiritual formation in addition to that of the priest who was already guiding me.
Try to start reading... and then you'll see! Because many are intimidated by the size, but once you start, you would never stop.
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