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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.
Giovanni Maria Ferrari
I was given the complete work.
The writings speak directly to the soul without the intercession of intermediaries.
Daily reading is for me a form of prayer.
Read to believe.
I have noticed how the hypocrisy and superficiality present at the time of Jesus can also be found today. I fully understand Christ's dismay against a belief made up of only convictions layered over time.
GIANCARLO CERUTI (77 years old)
The title of "The Notebooks of 1943" intrigued me. For 12 years the book remained on the shelves and one day, I heard about Maria Valtorta on Radio Maria.
I already knew Jesus, but not so closely and not so humanly true and holy. Those who read will understand...
... prayer, sacraments, Holy Mass every day.
Thank you Don Zucchini, thank you Maria Valtorta.
I read "The Gospel" throughout the year. Often even a few lines have supported me in the daily journey of existence. The words of our Lord sustain you and the words of the Most Holy Mary help you in sustaining your faith...
Anonymous (72 years old)
I discovered the work of Maria Valtorta thanks to a priest (now servant of God) Don Salvatore Vitale, who advised anyone who visited him to read the writings of Maria Valtorta, which at the time was called "The Poem of the Man-God." From then on, I began to read, and chapter after chapter, I read all ten volumes.
I can say that the work of Maria Valtorta has changed my life, my way of thinking and acting, and has strengthened my faith more than any other religious book.
Even though I was already Catholic, it strengthened my faith, my prayer, and my attendance at the sacraments. Reading Valtorta is like seeing in a movie the scenes, the people, the places of the time, the speeches of Jesus, so much so that I told myself if Zeffirelli, before making "Jesus of Nazareth," had read the writings of Maria Valtorta, he would have created an even greater masterpiece than the already very valid one he made.
To buy the first volume and read it or at least to download the app, the rest will be taken care of by the validity of the work because it is inspired by God and not a product of imagination.
I hope that in the future a Catholic director will read all the volumes of Maria Valtorta and produce many episodes to be broadcast on television from the birth of Mary to the death and resurrection of Jesus, so that many people who are unable to read the volumes can reconnect with the Gospels and increase their faith.
Giulia Chiesi (79 years old)
Friends lent me the first volume of the Poem
Christ alive, true, concrete, no other book manages to move me like the Valtortian writings. Subsequently, 35 years ago, I joined the Neocatechumenal Way and my love for the Church has solidified. Everything is a gift from God, the Cross is Salvation.
The daily Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration every Wednesday and every first Friday and first Saturday of the month. Service to the Church as MSC.
I recommend the first volume where I discovered true conjugal love with Anna and Joachim.
These writings reveal the true meaning and value of the Church, made up of men who are also sinners but immensely loved by God incarnate and crucified to show us.
Maria Rosaria (80 years old)
I was given the 1st volume of the Gospel.
The description of the places and events related to the life of Jesus, the dictates of Jesus to Maria Valtorta.
Faith received a concrete impulse for me through the revelation of episodes from the life of Jesus, Mary, and the Apostles, which prompted me to spread them so that more people could know them.
To overcome mistrust and begin reading.
Fundamental was the reading of the 100 pages that are dedicated to the Passion of Jesus and His Resurrection.
Giovanna (75 years old)
Through Radio Maria.
He made it "alive" for me.
Made my faith more concrete.
Try reading a few pages.
Salvatore Posca (56 years old)
After my conversation, which took place 26 years ago, a desire arose in my heart to know Jesus and Mary better. The Holy Spirit led me to purchase the complete work, including the notebooks and epistles. The only thing I had never read was the biography of Maria Valtorta. After 26 years of reading this work, I finally had the grace to order and read the Autobiography. In it, I already felt, even before Jesus dictated the main work to her, the Holy Spirit speaking through Maria Valtorta already in the biography. I thank God for giving me the grace to know the Work.
It filled me with joy in the Holy Spirit. It gives me the grace to speak about the humanity of Jesus and Mary. To make better known the great man that is St. Joseph. It gives me the grace to also speak to priests who do not believe in revelations, but who listen to me willingly. Thank you Maria Valtorta for all the suffering you embraced in your life and that the Lord has spread and continues to spread its fruits.
It has begun to make me entrust myself to the Holy Spirit in my story, but especially in the choices and tribulations that the Lord allows in my life to make me become a spiritual creature.
I would say as Jesus said to John the first time he met him: "Come and see." I try to spread the beauty of this work. In the school (scientific high school) where I work. To the boys/girls, to the teachers, to everyone.
Ricardo Miguel Nieto Gallego (66 years old)
It was recommended to me at a spiritual retreat. I didn't pay attention. After two years, during Easter time, a friend told me about the book. Reading the account of the Resurrection, I was surprised that Mary Magdalene was the sister of Lazarus. Looking back, I discovered the work.
It has helped me to better understand the humanity of Jesus Christ, equal to us in everything, in the limitations and burdens of being a perfect man. The same with the personality of His Mother.
I am on my fourth reading. It helps me to relate to the Lord, His Mother, and other characters from the Gospels.
I have shared it with many friends. I make it clear that I only BELIEVE in the Holy Gospels and in what the Church teaches. Therefore, I consider it a private revelation that does not require assent of faith. But it seems to me that the text itself evidences its supernatural origin.
Émilie (40 years old)
Thanks to the correspondence of the Gospel of the day and the channel of Florian and Sandra.
It nourishes my faith and brings me closer to God, He who desires to be one with each of His children.
The proximity of the Lord in my daily life.
Read and make your own discernment.
Anonymous (72 years old)
In the sanctuary of Banneux, ND, the Virgin of the Poor. I was looking for other books on spirituality. It was around the years 1990-92. I "devoured" the volumes; I "entered" them as one enters a play, as one discovers a new region, a new family. I read them almost in a loop, like someone who is thirsty. But also like someone who is searching for an answer.
This allowed me to implement the advice of St. Teresa of Avila: to contemplate Jesus in his humanity, to dialogue with him as if he were by my side; also the advice of St. Ignatius of Loyola: what does the Word of God say to me, personally? Why does this passage disturb me? Often, while reading, I would ask myself: and I, what would I have done in this situation? What would I have said?... I learned to let the Gospel shake me up. Most importantly: discovering a merciful God. From my childhood, I had only received the image of a stern God, on the lookout for the slightest misstep, keeping track of everything I did. With the Gospel in Valtorta, it is mercy in action that I discovered: a merciful Jesus before being a judge, and a just judge.
I must acknowledge that it allowed me to discover the radical nature of the Gospel. There is no half measure with Jesus! And it must be recognized, we tend to somewhat tailor the text to our liking! This radical nature helped me and/or allowed me to face a major trial: the discovery of very painful events from my childhood, for which I had no choice but to forgive; and ultimately also discover that for such major forgiveness, we need God, need to contemplate Jesus in His passion. Much more recently, I discovered all the other writings: the autobiography, the notebooks of 43, 44, 45 and others, diaries, the letter to the Romans, the book of Azarias. It was a revelation: in Maria's life, I found myself, I met someone who had the same wounds as I did. I learned, I am still learning to surrender, to let God act. And above all, I received confirmation of what God/Jesus wanted for me, for my life: the offering of my life to God.
As Jesus said: come and see, I say: read and you will see. Everyone can find themselves in this work; there will always be a character that resembles us. There is a true range of personalities.
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