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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.

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Valentina

Italy 路 47 years old 路 04/07/2026

Discovery of the work

A friend gave me the Notebooks and then I purchased and read the entire Work

Impact on faith

I felt accompanied by the Lord in the reading, I felt His Presence in my life. I understood better what sin is and I wanted to detach myself from it and truly convert.

Graces received

Return to the Sacraments, Renewed Love for the Church. Intense prayer and even the desire to consecrate myself to God, which led me to a serious vocational discernment.

What would you say to someone hesitating to discover this work?

As far as I know, it seems that it was also read by Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Father Amorth did not deny its usefulness, on the contrary, he said that many people had told him that they had derived good fruits of conversion from it.

Additional testimony

Many phrases by Maria Valtorta have remained impressed upon me and internally still guide me in my spiritual life. The Lord has used this Work to speak to me internally on many occasions, and also to uplift me in moments of dryness and discouragement, in which He has internally rekindled the flame of conversion within me.

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Massimo Picariello

Italy 路 55 years old 路 04/07/2026

Discovery of the work

A lady whom I did not know at all saw me truly sad for several days, noticing me among other people. She approached me, blessed be she, and suggested that I read, to me completely apathetic and never having been a reader, except of light and discouraging readings (and I treated myself well...), the POEM of the MAN-GOD. It was 1992! Now I am a man who prays. I have saved my soul by believing in Christ Jesus, denying myself daily, and with a spirit of self-denial, and small sacrifices and penances! All with the help and in the GRACE of GOD.

Impact on faith

Strong, disruptive, I dare say, I saw my own pettiness, in my actions, in the NOTHING that I ordinarily lived for myself and my belly... And, by the Grace of GOD, I had, in my small way, a very strong and determined desire to prove to myself, yes, first and foremost to myself, who I truly was and what I truly desired: To give my spirit Paradise. Eternal Life. That which I yearn for and crave. It is Christ, my eternal happiness, whom I ardently desire and hope in my heart, it won't take too long to return to HIM and possess him for Eternity.

Graces received

My brothers, Friends in Christ, the greatest Grace was the salvation of my soul. Then daily prayer, from night to evening, daily EUCHARIST. Confession as soon as I feel the "weight" on my conscience, and I must say that for some time now, without any desire to tell you any nonsense, I feel the need to run to the LORD even weekly. But I could still tell you about forgiveness, offered "almost immediately," prayer for those who were "enemies" to me, or even for those who were merely unpleasant to me, concrete help for Brothers in difficulty, whether economic or in prayer. I say none of this out of pride or to make you believe in nonsense. I practice all this daily. Without having any high conception of myself, knowing "what" I was and the disgust I caused. To the praise and Glory of GOD and, hopefully soon, of MARIA VALTORTA also on this earth, as she is now already triumphant in the HEAVENS.

What would you say to someone hesitating to discover this work?

This is truly difficult. One would need to be in contact with the soul you wish to help. As I was approached at the time appointed for me by That Lady. I have purchased almost all the writings of MARIA and I try to circulate them among my Priest Friends and other Acquaintances. A few pages, a few lines are enough for CHRIST. So I immediately begin to hope and pray that that soul allows itself to fall in love.

Additional testimony

I owe my salvation, my conversion, and my honest, small but very serious journey in the holiness of daily life, completely and I am absolutely certain of this, to GOD. Then to MARIA VALTORTA, then to the Lady (MARIAGRAZIA)...

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Susanna Rosa

Italy 路 72 years old 路 04/07/2026

Discovery of the work

By chance, or rather, by the Lord's decision: I came across a post that featured excerpts and I decided to first purchase the Gospel, then the Notebooks and the other works, including the Autobiography.

Impact on faith

Reading the Gospel has allowed me to know Jesus more deeply. The Gospels are the Only Revelation, but knowing the context in which the events they report took place made me feel the Lord close, and I truly lived together with Him, with the Most Holy Mary, the Apostles, and all the characters who accompanied Him in His Earthly Journey. And knowing Jesus means loving Him. Prayer, the daily Holy Mass have become necessary for me. And this has led me to pay more attention to the events of my life, so much so that I always find answers to my doubts, comfort, and hope. The Lord has a wonderful imagination: He helps me in ever new ways through readings, homilies, or events, even simple but enlightening ones. And so I know that coincidences do not exist but GOD-INCIDENCES and that we always have His Sweet Presence beside us: we just need to learn to listen to Him.

Graces received

As I have already said, spirituality has taken a fundamental place in my life and with it a deep serenity, joy, and hope in every situation.

What would you say to someone hesitating to discover this work?

I would recommend trying with one volume: buy the first one and let Jesus do the rest. Reading the complete work in print is the best option, much more so than stopping at reading the posts from the Foundation: not because they are not useful for getting a first idea, but because the Lord Himself, in the work, says that it was meant to be read in its entirety. And you will be won over by the Lord.

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Anonymous

Italy 路 72 years old 路 04/07/2026

Discovery of the work

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.

Impact on faith

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.

Graces received

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.

What would you say to someone hesitating to discover this work?

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.

Additional testimony

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.

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Antonio D'Agnanno

Italy 路 63 years old 路 04/07/2026

Discovery of the work

Through a university classmate of mine, as a young man, 40 years ago.

Impact on faith

The books of Valtorta lead me to the reading of the Gospels, and vice versa, incessantly.

Graces received

As a boy, I was an atheist. Reading Valtorta was central and fundamental to my conversion. The more I read, the more I believed. And since then, I have never stopped.

What would you say to someone hesitating to discover this work?

Read to believe. As it was for me.

Additional testimony

Even now I don't miss an opportunity to return to the texts of Maria Valtorta. Not only on paper but also by listening on YouTube videos.

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Giulia Chiesi

Italy 路 79 years old 路 04/07/2026

Discovery of the work

Friends lent me the first volume of the Poem

Impact on faith

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.

Graces received

The daily Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration every Wednesday and every first Friday and first Saturday of the month. Service to the Church as MSC.

What would you say to someone hesitating to discover this work?

I recommend the first volume where I discovered true conjugal love with Anna and Joachim.

Additional testimony

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.

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Maria Rosaria

Italy 路 80 years old 路 04/07/2026

Discovery of the work

I was given the 1st volume of the Gospel.

Impact on faith

The description of the places and events related to the life of Jesus, the dictates of Jesus to Maria Valtorta.

Graces received

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.

What would you say to someone hesitating to discover this work?

To overcome mistrust and begin reading.

Additional testimony

Fundamental was the reading of the 100 pages that are dedicated to the Passion of Jesus and His Resurrection.

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Giovanna

Italy 路 75 years old 路 04/07/2026

Discovery of the work

Through Radio Maria.

Impact on faith

He made it "alive" for me.

Graces received

Made my faith more concrete.

What would you say to someone hesitating to discover this work?

Try reading a few pages.

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Salvatore Posca

Italy 路 56 years old 路 04/07/2026

Discovery of the work

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.

Impact on faith

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.

Graces received

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.

What would you say to someone hesitating to discover this work?

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.

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Ricardo Miguel Nieto Gallego

Spain 路 66 years old 路 04/05/2026

Discovery of the work

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.

Impact on faith

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.

Graces received

I am on my fourth reading. It helps me to relate to the Lord, His Mother, and other characters from the Gospels.

What would you say to someone hesitating to discover this work?

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.

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