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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.
Sylvain (45 years old)
I discovered the work through 2 means: the documentary "Miracle" by Pierre Barnérias and the testimonies of Florian Boucansaud.
The Gospel as it was revealed to me did not nurture my love for the Gospel; it was after reading the work that I was finally able to start reading the Gospel. I had never read it before! Maria Valtorta's work gave me a thirst to know the Gospel, to read it, and finally to be nourished by it. Regarding Christ, the work allowed me to get closer to him. To learn to know him in the heart. To weep for him. And above all, to understand the importance that the creation of the Church had in his eyes. How much it is his Church. This also reconciled me with the Church, the masses, and the sacraments.
I have rediscovered the faith of my childhood. I received the sacrament of confirmation, which truly confirmed my return to the Catholic faith after 20 years of wandering, particularly in Tibetan Buddhism and the New Age. I have become a practicing Catholic: I pray the rosary daily, attend mass at least twice a week, and confess often. I live and therefore now understand the importance of the sacraments, and thus the importance of the Church.
There is a before and an after. The work speaks to the heart. We learn to know Christ from the inside. And, as an added gift, we can fully meet his mother and weep with her.
Anonymous (52 years old)
After our wedding at my in-laws'. When I was looking for a book, I found volume 1 (Given by a nun from our family). I was the first to read it.
Incredibly surprised and with tears of gratitude because Jesus gave me this opportunity, me, a sinner, invisible dust. Each time I returned to Pondicherry, I bought in Tamil (a language originating from South India) and thanks to God, I read up to Volume 9 in Tamil and Volume 10 in French.
"Nearer, my God, to Thee I would like to rest, it is You who created me...". "JESUS came into my life and He transformed everything... He turned everything upside down..." Ex: In 2025, God granted us the grace to complete the "M" in 4 months.
Taste and see how good the LORD is. IT IS A TREASURE. It is a very intimate experience like being present beside the Holy Family and weeping to the end in the tomb. Knowing little details of the Holy Virgin Mary ❤️ and diving into the love of my Jesus ❤️. AMEN
I have the 10 volumes in Tamil. I would be delighted to lend these books to someone who really wants to dive into them... without forgetting to return them to me afterwards. (humbly Majella)
Danielle East (76 years old)
I discovered the work of Maria Valtorta through the YouTube channel: "La parole qui donne la vie Ă©ternelle". I immediately appreciated the richness of the texts and wanted to acquire the 10 volumes in order to go through them entirely, at my own pace.
When reading this work, one truly feels like being with Christ and hearing Him, seeing Him. How then can one not truly love Him? Since then, I understand better how to live my Catholic faith. I had already read the Gospels, but I was always left wanting more; now, when I read the official texts, they take on their full meaning.
I have also acquired the other books that Maria Valtorta has left us. They are a gold mine thanks to the lessons that Jesus dictated to Maria Valtorta. All this helps to understand the greatest mysteries of our faith, such as the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, the precious value of the sacrament of reconciliation (confession), the depth of the holy sacrifice of the Mass. And all the richness of the doctrine of the Catholic Church. What a beautiful heritage that Jesus has left us, which has been enriched over the centuries.
Reading this work allows us to truly understand the foundations of our faith. It is Jesus himself who imparts the lessons to us. No ambiguity, no modernist interpretation, the 10 commandments explained by God, we are certain not to go astray.
Since I started reading this work, I have reread the 10 volumes in their entirety several times, and each time I am amazed to discover passages that I hadn't really noticed in previous readings. The Gospel is now part of my daily life. I have a strong desire to love Jesus, to make Him loved and known.
Roseline (Nathalie) (50 years old)
Having been away from the Catholic Church for 40 years, in 2022, after several providential events, notably a sacramental one (the imposition of the scapular of Mount Carmel and 2 healings of incurable diseases), and the intervention of the Holy Spirit, I listened to the work of Maria Valtorta on YouTube by a sister (divine mercy) who evangelizes worldwide. A relative had heard about it while reading a magazine.
The work of Maria Valtorta allowed me: a clearer understanding of the Gospels and the Bible, which I had never really understood. I became aware of our role as active Christians. One can see the painful and fully human condition of Mary and Jesus. [They became present in my life]. This allowed me to find the words to bring back to mass: my parents, my 3 already adult children, and relatives. Then to have providential encounters, binding us in a community of charity. I was able to acquire a fervent faith at the age of 48 and improve in my prayer life (one rosary per day in prayer union with Rosary International and the Rosary Confraternity). Currently, the association "Marie de Nazareth" by Olivier Bonnassie sends a newsletter "Jesus Today," which correlates the daily Gospels with passages from the work of Maria Valtorta. It is practical for progressing in the teaching of the word of God and His infinite mercy. I discovered the open and free Catholic Church, whose soul.
Insight into the word of God and the meaning of suffering and martyrs, like Mary Magdalene. Assistance in evangelization and the mission to spread conversion to Christ. By listening and re-listening to the writings of Maria Valtorta during times of disturbances, worldly life's torments, or demonic attacks, it realigns me with the truth, the good, the right, the just. It is a help for calming and reassures me. Then in the evening and at night, it aids in falling asleep and cures insomnia.
The teachings of Jesus explain the unspecified passages of the Bible, for example, the wedding at Cana in detail; and how to behave towards nature, the poor, the oppressed, etc. We learn how to be a Christian in relation to our neighbor, ourselves, and God. Mysteries of the Church are resolved. It allows for meditation on the peace and mercy (agape = charity) of God.
Available for free listening on YouTube or as a podcast on Dailymotion, or on a USB stick for those who have difficulty with reading, it's convenient while doing manual activities, or walking, etc. I plan to be able to read and reread the books when my means allow me. It nourishes Christian meditation as advised by several saints like Saint Padre PIO.
Perret René (76 years old)
Discovered by chance, if chance exists, while browsing the internet.
Having lived through violence, indecency (priest pedophilia), guilt-tripping, etc... I had the image of an unappealing God. Angry with Him, I turned my back on the Church for several years. With Maria Valtorta, I discovered a God completely opposite to the one I had been shown. I felt like I was living with Mary (a woman far from feminist nonsense), the apostles, the disciples, and Jesus, without feeling the distance of the centuries.
With the wearing of the scapular of Mount Carmel and the protective one; I attend mass every day, with communion; Confession at least once a month; Complete fasting on Wednesday and Friday; 1, 2, 3 sometimes 4 complete rosaries per day in association with the rosary confraternity; 1 chaplet to Mary / day; 1 chaplet of the 7 sorrows of Mary / day; 1 chaplet of mercy / day
I talk about it a lot while considering that if the person refuses, it's their right. All roads lead to Rome. But if it doesn't do any good, it doesn't do any harm, so there's no risk in being interested.
Mauricio Gonzalez (56 years old)
It was recommended to me by my Mother, who in turn had it recommended to her by a classmate from Bible classes.
For me, it is like being transported to heaven on earth, I feel the closeness with Jesus.
Conversion and Sacraments.
Let them read at least the first dictations and decide.
I do not understand if there are Church authorities who claim that there is nothing against the faith, then if they claim that the writings are not of divine origin, they should specifically say in what way they are not compatible with Catholic doctrine.
AnneMarie (62 years old)
I learned of The Poem of the Man-God from one of the Medjugorje websites. I found an odd abridged version on Amazon, downloaded it to my Kindle, and immediately knew in my heart that this was the truth. I was frustrated, though, by all of the grammar and punctuation issues, and thankfully learned after several months that what I was reading wasn’t the full work. It was a process of about six months to learn that The Gospels as Revealed to Me existed, after spending quite a bit of money on scraping up old copies of The Poem.
I can say I am now in love with Jesus. I never understood that before, or even had any idea that it was possible. God and Jesus are the first things on my mind when I wake, and the last things on my mind when I go to bed. I hardly watch TV anymore, and reading has become just the information from the work. If I have a moment in my day to spend, I want to hang out with Jesus in Palestine!
In conjunction with Mary’s teaching from Medjugorje, I follow what she has told us all to do. No, I do not read the Bible; I read Maria Valtorta! I go to church daily, which still surprises me. And I talk about God and Jesus to anyone who appears to be open to hear it. That was something I never did.
Initially, it was devastating realizing that people are actually scared of this work and are not open at all to learning about it. I thought people just needed to know it existed, and they would fall in love with it the way I did. But sadly, that has not been the case! I do have copies of A Summa and Encyclopedia to Maria Valtorta's Extraordinary Work by Stephen Austin, and I gauge my teaching of the work based on where people’s fear comes from.
I accidentally found out about Maria Valtorta via my interest in our Blessed Mother’s apparitions in Medjugorje. It was 2020, and I was a "never again" Catholic, lapsed due to all of the scandal/issues with the Church. Well, now I go to church every morning, say the Rosary and the Divine Chaplet daily, and generally only read what MV has written. My life is now complete, full of God’s love because of Jesus’s time with MV making this incredible work. I have all of the main books and have bought dozens to hand out to anyone who shows interest. Sadly, this Work is a tough sell. I am so blessed that God granted me the openness to immediately know the truth. The saying, "You can't love what you don't know," is so fitting. The Gospels never taught me to LOVE Jesus. This Work has me head over heels in love. Hanging out with Him in Palestine is my most treasured gift. Thank you for keeping the Work safe and available to all.
Anonymous (43 years old)
A friend lent me volume 3 while I was going through many family challenges and continuing my journey for my catechumenate.
Reading Maria Valtorta allows me to better understand the Gospel. Her work is of great spiritual richness. It reveals details that challenge us, bringing us back to the essentials, love as a remedy, and humility.
Before Maria Valtorta, I adored Jesus because for him, I requested baptism without being aware of the impact it would have on my life. I pray every day, I go to mass on Sundays. The teachings of Jesus dispensed there lead me to a total conversion, a giving of myself, a change of life. I envision my life differently with more simplicity and compassion.
I will simply tell him to let himself be touched by the divine message which is more relevant than ever in a world where the voice of the Lord seems no longer to be heard.
Anonymous (63 years old)
I discovered this work when entering a Catholic bookshop one day at the age of 32, after reading the Book of Revelation and the Bible and not understanding it. I was a Catholic and went to church in my youth, but there was very little catechesis. The Maria Valtorta work actually assisted me to understand my faith, and I believe my faith today was a result of this work, as I was so disappointed with my Catholic faith that I contemplated leaving for a Protestant denomination, as I found no devotion in any Masses I attended until the age of 32.
The work has helped me cultivate devotion and love both for my faith and for the Lord, and understand the depth of His love for us. I could not have known the Lord in such a personal way without this work.
The work has deeply impacted my spiritual life forever. It has given me a great devotion.
I would say what Pope Pius XII said: “He who reads it shall understand.” The Lord’s sheep know His voice.
I could never fully express the impact this work has had on my faith, and the fact that it has protected me in this time from following false and heretical teaching which are so widespread today.
Anonymous
I discovered the work through my father. He had read the four volumes and sent me the first one. I consumed the whole volume, could not put it down, and asked for the other three.
I have read all four volumes 10, 12, 15 times in the past 30 years. Each time I begin to read them, I see something totally different that I didn’t see before. Now I’m on probably number 16 or 17, and it’s like going to an old friend. From losing children to miscarriages, to celebrating weddings, to going to funerals, our Lord, through these volumes, wrapped me up in His love. I am friends with so many of the people in our Lord’s life that the Gospel doesn’t address. Saint Simon the Zealot was my favorite apostle. Elisha, who lost so many sons, is a favorite. I ask Judas Iscariot’s mother to pray for my wayward son to come back to the Sacraments. I could go on and on.
The volumes fill in the gaps and address all five of our senses. I agree with a priest that the Gospel is enough, but when you’ve been given a gift to fill in between the lines of the Gospel writers, why wouldn’t you embrace it? We’re sensual, relational people. The volumes provide relationship and address our five senses, bringing the Gospel readings alive more than they ever could have been without it.
Reading these books for the last three decades has made me realize that you can plant the seeds about these volumes with people, but you can’t bring on their acceptance. We are held accountable to plant the seed about the volumes, but we are certainly not the ones to make it grow within our loved ones.
I wish the priests who say the Gospel is enough would actually read part of the volumes before advising.
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