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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.
Frank Rega
I first discovered Valtorta long ago, before the age of the Internet. I think it was in the late 1980s, but I do not recall the exact circumstances. I believe I had read about half of what was then called The Poem of the Man-God. But then, some years later, I stopped reading Valtorta. I think it was because I believed some critics who were saying that the conversations reported in The Poem were banal and trivial. Fortunately, I rediscovered Valtorta a few years ago, probably around the year 2004.
This work has increased my understanding of the teachings of Jesus that are presented in the Gospel readings themselves.
I think I have received the grace to see that Jesus teaches that we should love everyone, hate no one, forgive everyone, and judge no one. I have also received a special grace of 100% certain human faith that her writings are from heaven.
Start reading Maria Valtorta for yourself. Disregard those who are negative about it. If you are hesitant about reading her The Gospel as Revealed to Me, then start reading the three volumes she also wrote called The Notebooks. They cover additional information, such as the early Christian Church of the catacombs. In fact, all of the chapters in her Gospel work are actually from the Notebooks.
Dario Gallo
Through Friendship in a Prayer Group
It involved me directly, as if I were present at the events of Jesus, entering into His thoughts and actions, even though I felt unworthy before Him but loved by Him.
I feel the daily need to read and reread an episode of the work 'The Gospel as it was revealed to me' because it nurtures in me the desire to follow the path of faith with more enthusiasm, joy, and love towards the Lord Jesus.
I invite you to get to know the work by starting to read from the first year of public life, one chapter a day, calmly, without haste, without being tempted by curiosity.
Many things could be written as personal reflections and impressions. I invite you only to approach these writings with respect and admiration, with the awareness of such a precious and unexpected gift, from which we can draw every day, that can greatly enrich and console us on this arduous and difficult journey of life.
Silvio
I am a Catholic theologian and an avid reader of the works of mystics. I providentially found (I don't even remember where) some references to the life of Maria Valtorta, and it has been a continuous discovery of this mystic. I have read and delved into her works and revelations multiple times, to the point that they have become my daily spiritual bread. In the work, I found answers to many theological questions I had been asking myself for a long time. What struck me the most is Valtorta's immense suffering and humility. To me, she is a saint, and everything related to her is of a supernatural order, a gift from Jesus.
The gospel has become alive and fully comprehensible because Jesus wanted, through Valtorta, to enlighten us about his life without any more shadowy areas that the evangelists inevitably could not highlight in their writings, which focus on the essential in an era when printing did not exist and the dissemination of the gospels was the work of scribes.
I was missing many "pieces" in the in-depth knowledge of the life of Jesus and his Gospel. Now I have a more lively relationship with Jesus in prayer, in the sacraments, in the works. I feel more confident in understanding the message of Jesus in the areas where many theologians deviated from true exegesis.
If you start reading it, you won't be able to stop. The important thing is to begin without prejudice, the rest is done by Jesus. This work is worth more than a thousand theological treatises and thoroughly enlightens us on all points of the gospel that were previously not fully comprehensible. In addition to helping us better understand all of the Holy Scripture, the lives of the saints, the history of the Church, and the issues of our times.
To better focus on certain characters or important moments from the gospel, I have created booklets that I distribute for free to friends in order to instill in them the desire to read the entire work of Valtorta. For example, the life of Sintica, of Giovanni di Endor, the Story of Christmas...
Francesco Masala
I first heard about Maria Valtorta on Radio Maria from Don Ernesto Zucchini.
It was a progressive understanding of the Life of Jesus by reading the Gospel as it was revealed to me and, day by day, increasing the reading of the writings and every reference, not only on paper, that spoke of the Work.
The Valtorta writings have brought the Light of God into my soul, my mind, and my heart. There isn't a day, for years now, that I don't repeatedly listen to the writings, also thanks to the wonderful VALTORTA VOX website, which can be downloaded directly onto the smartphone.
I would say that they miss the opportunity to know and enjoy the most precious gift given by God to humanity!
I give thanks to God who, in addition to so many gifts bestowed upon my humble self, has allowed me to discover these writings of inestimable value! Great credit is also due to Dr. Emilio Pisani, who has dedicated his life to making this precious treasure known. May the Violet of the Cross, my beloved Little John, intercede for us, for today's Church, hostage to Modernism and modernists. Praised be Jesus and Mary. Praise be to God and the Virgin Mother ❤️
Anonymous
Internet Research
Reading a chapter a day, I discovered another world of faith that the clergy hides.
I have increased the awareness of faith
A novel that makes one understand the past, present, and future of humanity
Holy reading increases the ability to discern the true from the false, especially in times of prevailing lies.
Gianni Chinellato
Through the internet
I am truly grateful to Maria Valtorta for the Gospel because reading it, besides strengthening my faith, has made me truly love Jesus with a truly great love. Before, I saw Him somewhat as an abstract/spiritual person; today, I see Him truly as a merciful Father of infinite goodness and mercy. And beyond His Spiritual Greatness, I also see Him as a very human being. Believe me, I am truly convinced that it is the best acquisition of my entire life.
As I said before, it has strengthened me in faith and love for Jesus.
Take it and you will see that you will never regret it.
In my opinion, it should also be read during Catholic education classes in schools.
Luciano
A priest.
I felt as if I were almost physically sharing with the characters of the Gospel and with Jesus himself.
Everything your question asks for: a global investment of Grace!
You must let yourself get involved.
Coming from a strong experience of faith, the encounter with the Work further immersed me in the Grace that the Writings themselves propose. It is an ever-living Work!
Silvia Caneparo
From a teacher, I got to know the work. I have never left it, because if I love Jesus and Mary more, I owe it to it. I always try to make it known.
Jesus is alive, the Father is love, and the Holy Spirit inspires us.
Spiritual formation in addition to that of the priest who was already guiding me.
Try to start reading... and then you'll see! Because many are intimidated by the size, but once you start, you would never stop.
Clare Paulson
It's been over a decade since I began engaging on online discussion boards, where I encountered many lost and misguided souls. I wanted to better answer their questions about Christian core beliefs and doctrines, Gospel scenes, as well as address heresies (e.g., Antidicomarianism, reincarnation). Therefore, my mother recommended The Poem of the Man-God, which she knew of through her own mother; both are long-time devout Catholics and advocates of this Work. I read it, and since then I've researched Maria Valtorta further, discovered her other God-Authored Works as well, and re-read and advocated for them all.
The Poem of the Man-God is an illumination of the Gospel, because it is a more in-depth look into, and an intimate understanding of, Jesus's mortal days, where He is made greater in His humility, which is substantial nourishment for us to teach us to be humble and like Him, a man like us, who bore the perfection of a God. Furthermore, in it, the lives of other characters are made more known as well, such as Joseph and Mary of Nazareth, Mary the Magdalene, apostles Peter and Judas Iscariot, Pontius Pilate, the Pharisees and scribes, and countless others. Their journeys, weaknesses, strengths, failures, and victories are shown in greater detail, serving for us as lessons to be better understood and applied. Lastly, as I read the Work, I experience narrative transportation. These are just a few brief reasons that contribute to my having lived, in a way, with Jesus and His companions, and to coming to know them more personally through their times of holy joys, comforts, sorrows, and sufferings, all of which ever fortify my increasing desire to love Him by living and sharing the Gospel.
In reading the Work, I find that I've been increasingly regular at integrating God into my day-to-day life in the following ways: reading the Gospel, receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the Eucharist, practicing spiritual and corporal acts of mercy, being vigilant of and deliberate in my desires, thoughts, words, actions/deeds, and emotions/feelings, being cognizant of how they can affect my soul and eternal destiny, as well as influence the spiritual journeys of others, and offering more sacrifices and expressing thankfulness to God throughout the day. Furthermore, it has increased my God-given fortitude so that, when I stumble in my humanness, I may more readily resist unholy fear, despair, and hopelessness, and rather run to Him with sincere repentance, trust, humility, and much love, as well as first give others the opportunity to do the same when they sin against themselves or another, rather than judge and condemn them, because faith in God is a responsibility. These are just a few examples of concrete Graces that this Work of God has brought to my spiritual life.
The four Gospels are essential and sufficiently describe Jesus—the minimum necessary for bringing one to belief and salvation—but it's not a complete knowledge of Him (Jn. 21:25), and His Mother is little known, etc. There's more helpful knowledge to learn and understand. To the little sheep seeking to become acquainted with their Shepherd, Jesus, Maria Valtorta is the staff leading you to Him.
Like others, I have and will continue to share the God-Authored Works by Maria Valtorta with others, especially priests, in the hope that they too will recognize the Voice of our living, loving, and interactive God, as well as the voices of other heavenly persons, such as the Blessed Virgin Mary, apostles Peter, John, and Paul, and others.
Gwenyth Story
A non-Catholic friend told me about it as we traveled home from a meeting about the Virgin Mary. She had only just begun reading it, and we were able to continue reading it together for the next few years. We met once a week to discuss it and to pray the Rosary. My friend later entered the Catholic Church and has been a strong Catholic since. I absolutely loved Maria's work, and I treated it as my exciting reward to read in the evenings after busy family days.
It strengthened my faith and was like a continual conversion, as it helped me understand the Gospels more. Maria's writings filled in gaps in the Gospels for me. It was like coloring in black-and-white Gospel pictures, and all became alive. It certainly helped me to know Jesus and to see how perfect He is; hence, I continually fell in love with Him more and more. It also helped me see, know, and love Blessed Mary, and helped me know and understand the Apostles, and laugh and cry along with them.
It has helped me pray more sincerely. The Mass and Confession became more meaningful. Jesus became a strong Friend during my daily life activities. At the time of discovering these writings, I was feeling quite disillusioned with the Church, so I do wonder where I would now be if I hadn't started reading these wonderful writings. I am so grateful to God for pointing me towards them.
The only way to know if you believe it or not is to read it. In 1948, Pope Pius XII said, "Publish this work as it is. Those who read it will understand." That is so true. If you want to understand the Gospels more, read Maria's writings, and they will help the Gospels come alive for you.
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