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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.
Jean-Michel
Through the "A son image" editions, I had read the book of Marie Valtorta's life that I had ordered and which had fascinated me.
Every Sunday I receive a commentary on the Gospel as it was revealed to me by Maria Valtorta, with her visions, and it better helps me understand the issue of faith among the apostles and the thoughts of Jesus. It enriches me spiritually to know what Jesus was thinking during his earthly life.
It is a direct teaching without frills but put into the context of Jesus's public life.
If he is honest, he can only admire the comments found in the writings of Maria Valtorta. Indeed, they recreate the atmosphere and certain details during the public life of Jesus.
Colette Jardin Fournier
By the monthly Christians Magazine.
This helped me better understand certain Gospels.
A great help in preparing for my meetings with the young middle school students of the chaplaincy.
Just start reading the first chapters and let your heart guide you.
Michel Mboussou
I received an anonymous subscription to "Jesus Today" and wanted to learn about Maria Valtorta's work on the internet. I was captivated by the testimony of scientists about the veracity of her visions. And each time, both in consultation (I am a psychiatrist) and in everyday life with Christians from other denominations, I recommend reading Maria Valtorta on the life of Jesus, and particularly on the role of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the history of the Church, through Her numerous apparitions, asking these Christians for their return to the Church of Rome.
By strengthening my faith in the Church and the Gospel that I now read daily.
I go to mass every Sunday, barring unforeseen circumstances, and taking my communion, and thanks to the Eucharistic miracles that I introduce to my surroundings, I am convinced that beyond the symbol, it is the Body and Blood of Christ that is found in the host. And it is indeed the work of Maria Valtorta that made us discover these miracles.
I would say that reading Maria Valtorta's work could strengthen one's faith, and show how much Jesus and His Mother love us.
James Clevinger
A work colleague had recommended it to me to deepen my faith.
I have developed a love for Christ that I had never known before.
I was very lukewarm before reading the revealed Gospel but my faith became much stronger afterwards.
Read and you will understand.
Madeleine Gauthier
A good friend introduced me to the 10 volumes.
I am a visual person. These books have GREATLY helped me understand the gospels. I have always had difficulty believing that Jesus loved me to this extent. Now, I have no doubt. How Good and Merciful our Savior is.
My faith has grown a hundredfold. I understand the 7 sacraments better. I have a passion for the Holy Eucharist. How grateful I am to Jesus for giving us His Body and His Precious Blood. How He suffered for me, a great sinner. I will be grateful to Him for all eternity.
Have faith, your soul will thank you. Your soul will heal and you will no longer be afraid to approach your Savior. He awaits you with open arms. He loves you madly; so madly that He went to the Cross to save you.
Anonymous
I discovered the work of Maria Valtorta through my mother who lent me her books.
Maria Valtorta's work accompanied me during my pilgrimage in Israel, during which I experienced inner peace. The passages I read in the book corresponded to the places we visited (site of the Visitation, home of the Holy Family). I only read the first volume, but it allowed me to better visualize the life of the Virgin Mary and the childhood of Jesus.
In my actual life, I have not felt any tangible impact on my spiritual life but this reading made me discover the Gospels in a different way and increased my curiosity for the Virgin Mary.
I would highly recommend it as it's an easy and very vivid read.
I wish to add that I had the feeling of a holy text while reading this book.
Jean Roland KEI
I learned about the work of Maria Valtorta from my mother since the 1990s. She was subscribed at the time to the Stella Maris magazine. She would share with me, from time to time, the stories of Marian apparitions, in France, Portugal, Yugoslavia. It was only in 2019-2021 that after searching for this work in vain since 1997 (I was initially 18 years old), I learned about the existence of websites that provided access to the entirety of this work. My little sister had sent me this link: https://maria-valtorta.org/ during COVID and I found others afterwards.
1- The work allowed me to clearly place JESUS-CHRIST in time in a precise manner. 2- The work allowed me to clearly see that GOD is sovereign and that he is truly free. He does what he wants when he wants, as he wants. 3- I saw the apostles in their skin of simple men, fragile like me, heroic at times, slanderous like the Christians I associate with... in short! Men, not superheroes. Men like me. 4- I see that GOD rejects no one. I note that JESUS-CHRIST and the HOLY VIRGIN did everything (exhortations, prayers... everything) to save Judas. I really had doubts about his damnation. 5- I better understood the meaning of marriage, the danger of sexual disorder and divination. 6- The gospels speak the truth. Indeed, all the libraries would not be enough to contain the testimonies of Christ. 10 volumes but we still haven't seen everything.
I have walked again with Jesus. How can I say that I have walked again with JESUS CHRIST? I ask you to revisit the testimony of the disciples of Emmaus. I read the work over 3 years. Each time I returned to read it, my heart was burning. "The soul recognizes its creator" it is said. As a Catholic who had cooled down, I rediscovered that the sacraments are true. Especially that of reconciliation that many do not like in the Church. If JESUS CHRIST and the Blessed Virgin did not give up on Judas whom they knew was lost due to his refusal to save himself, who am I to discourage myself? If JESUS CHRIST suffered this horror that I read for me, why wouldn't I confess even to the most sinful of priests? Their weakness is not an obstacle for me, but an opportunity to save myself. I say this because around me, some claim that they cannot lower themselves before someone who sins as much or more than they do.
I will say: Several thousand scientifically verified details. "Seek GOD while He may be found". The work is GOD's nth attempt to open our eyes. If you truly believe that GOD cannot let you get lost, you lose nothing. Just read, and afterwards we meet again for your testimony.
Jean-Marc DUVILLARD
I discovered this work in 1985, I was 22 years old. My faith was languishing due to a lack of spiritual nourishment. Providence allowed me to read a book where the Lord indicated that he had dictated a wonderful work to Maria Valtorta - a victim soul - That he was the Author of this work and that it would provoke furious reactions from Satan. That the work would face great resistance in the Church, but that, if it was studied and meditated upon, it would bring immense good to so many souls. That this work is a source of serious and solid culture and will have great success in his regenerated Church.
So, I bought the 10 volumes (5000 pages). I was immediately captivated by its content. I read 50 pages a day and finished the work after 3 months of reading. Through this reading, I discovered an intimate journey with the Lord and His apostles, each with their own character. The historical, geographical, and cultural parts provide a complete clarification of life in Palestine 2000 years ago. The Gospel is intertwined in these stories, which specifically provide the context for the words read in the New Testament. A magnificent richness. The flavor of the Gospel is quite different, as it is enriched by a framework that makes it more real and credible, and gives it an understanding accessible to all. Sharing in the Lord's sufferings, in the face of the harshness of his fellow citizens. Rejoicing in the love of his apostles and disciples. The love of Mary for her son, burdened with suffering from men. I received this work as a wink from the Lord telling me: "Read, this will interest you!" Thank you, Lord.
This work has completely changed my relationship with the Lord. From distant, He has become present and accessible. His nature as True God and True Man is palpable on every page of the work. What kindness, gentleness, and availability from the Lord. Incredible model! My life of Faith has transformed. The Lord has taken the first place in my life. Prayer, the sacraments, the Church take on a new relief. It's as if you were nearsighted and you put on glasses, you go from a vision of 2/10 to a vision of 12/10. Everything is new and precise, a new world opens up. Reading the Gospel takes on a new and attractive light. This work has allowed me to structure my faith, to balance it and make it unshakeable. I acknowledge that this was a great grace granted by the Lord. At the first reading of the work, I received a grace of conversion when reading the Passion of Christ, volume 9. The account of the crucifixion is formidable! To this day, I have re-read the 10 volumes 6 times.
I will say that, from my personal experience, I strongly advise him to immerse himself in the footsteps of Jesus, to follow him in his wanderings in Palestine. To discover all the riches of the Lord's message. He will read and listen to the Gospel with great attention. For the Greater Glory of God and his Church, One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic, Roman.
Claudette
A friend lent me his books.
I have come to know and love Jesus in His humanity and His divinity.
I shared it with my spouse who had a rather latent faith. He fell in love with Christ and is now heavily involved in the Church.
I recommend to everyone and the clergy to read this great Gift of Jesus Christ, for our time. It changes nothing of His Gospel, but brings delightful clarifications. We feel Him so close to each person and so welcoming to all.
A must read. Thanks to Jesus for this generous Gift. Thanks to Maria Valtorta for agreeing to write her visions under more than difficult conditions.
Séverine
First, I discovered Maria Valtorta's work through audios on Youtube. Then, I read the 10 volumes of The Gospel as it was revealed to me. Finally, I subscribed to Jesus Today, the email from the Marie de Nazareth association which allows me to discover other revelations of Jesus to the Italian mystic.
Maria Valtorta's work is a very good complement to the Gospel that I read every day. In it, Jesus reveals things about the meaning of certain passages (like the passage where Jesus sleeps in Peter's boat while the storm rages), some mysteries are lifted (we know precisely what Jesus wrote in the sand in the episode with the adulterous woman). This work makes us feel even more the infinite love of our Lord Jesus Christ for each one of us. We become even more aware of the phenomenal humility of the Man/God that is Jesus. We feel closer to Jesus, we have more desire to imitate him.
When I discovered the work of Maria Valtorta, I was in the midst of returning to the church and I could not find a spiritual director. While I was struggling with major personal problems (health, family, finances), I did not find serious help from the priests. None were available to guide me. The only one who agreed was elderly and he would fall asleep while I was telling him about my troubles. Jesus then became my spiritual director through his revelations to Maria Valtorta. I understood that I had to offer my sufferings to Christ, that they would bear much fruit. I do not blame the priests for their weaknesses, Jesus made me understand that I had to carry them in prayer. I feel that Jesus speaks to me through this work among others. Despite great difficulties, I remain in peace and joy. I even created a Youtube channel, Finding Peace and Joy, where I evangelize.
I would tell him that this work is a magnificent gift that Jesus gives us. A gift of love, which allows us to follow Jesus from his birth to the Ascension; a great life lesson to become better and thus gain access to Paradise where he wants to reunite us all.
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