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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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Roseline (Nathalie)

France · 50 years old · 03/05/2026

Discovery of the work

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.

Impact on faith

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.

Graces received

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.

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

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.

Additional testimony

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.

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Perret René

France · 76 years old · 02/28/2026

Discovery of the work

Discovered by chance, if chance exists, while browsing the internet.

Impact on faith

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.

Graces received

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

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

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.

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Mauricio Gonzalez

Mexico · 56 years old · 01/30/2026

Discovery of the work

It was recommended to me by my Mother, who in turn had it recommended to her by a classmate from Bible classes.

Impact on faith

For me, it is like being transported to heaven on earth, I feel the closeness with Jesus.

Graces received

Conversion and Sacraments.

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

Let them read at least the first dictations and decide.

Additional testimony

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.

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AnneMarie

USA · 62 years old · 01/20/2026

Discovery of the work

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.

Impact on faith

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!

Graces received

In conjunction with Mary’s teaching from Medjugorje, I follow what she has told us all to do. 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.

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

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.

Additional testimony

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.

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Anonymous

France · 43 years old · 01/16/2026

Discovery of the work

A friend lent me volume 3 while I was going through many family challenges and continuing my journey for my catechumenate.

Impact on faith

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.

Graces received

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.

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

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.

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Anonymous

Australia · 63 years old · 01/11/2026

Discovery of the work

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.

Impact on faith

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.

Graces received

The work has deeply impacted my spiritual life forever. It has given me a great devotion.

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

I would say what Pope Pius XII said: “He who reads it shall understand.” The Lord’s sheep know His voice.

Additional testimony

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.

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Anonymous

United States · 12/22/2025

Discovery of the work

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.

Impact on faith

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.

Graces received

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.

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

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.

Additional testimony

I wish the priests who say the Gospel is enough would actually read part of the volumes before advising.

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Fabrice

France · 52 years old · 12/20/2025

Discovery of the work

By the book of the former French professional footballer Florian Boucansaud "Are you ready? he's coming back".

Impact on faith

I feel like I'm taking a time machine that projects me 2000 years back to Palestine to follow the wanderings of Our Lord Jesus Christ, his apostles and disciples, his Mother, the Virgin Mary who is also ours (how lucky we are!) - John 19:27.

Graces received

It helped me to hold on until the end during the health crisis where I could have lost everything: family, job, home - Daniel 12:12. Thank you Lord God for everything you do for all of humanity. Be eternally blessed.

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

There is only one religion - Saint Matthew 22:35-40. This Work is yet another testimony of the immense and unconditional Love that God has for each of us - Isaiah 43:19.

Additional testimony

What a gift from Heaven this Work is, which cannot be only from a person but from God. When you read it with your heart wide open, how can you still doubt it? Maria Valtorta (Little John) is "only" a spokesperson but what a spokesperson! Saint John 15:13.

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Anonymous

Italy · 11/25/2025

Discovery of the work

Antonio Socci had mentioned it in one of his books.

Impact on faith

Words of a strength and sweetness never heard before

Graces received

Survival of a Terrible Personal Moment

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

Anyone who feels like one of those persecuted, hungry, thirsty, of the beatitudes must go and read

Additional testimony

I don't understand why these readings have not become widespread throughout the world and discussed among all people. I dream of a world where this happens, and where this is the basis of everything.

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Paolo Pini

Italy · 11/21/2025

Discovery of the work

A friend of mine already owned it.

Impact on faith

It made Jesus, Mary, the Apostles, and all the characters mentioned in the Gospel more "familiar" to me to the point of perceiving them... visually!!

Graces received

The reading/meditation of the Canonical Gospels is clearer, more vivid, and current to me, I would say.

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

I would say that... when I bought the first book, I didn't feel the enthusiasm I imagined I would find... then as I continued, I felt enveloped and projected into such a Beautiful and lively Spiritual dimension that I couldn't do without it anymore. It has been more than 20 years that I have been reading and rereading the entire Work.

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