Detailed Testimonies
Discovery of the work
We are Anne and Isabelle, both educated in the same religious school with the common characteristic of being two blind people. Our paths are different but it was when our paths of faith came closer that we discovered Maria Valtorta. Anne was looking for information about her patron saint and the childhood of Mary, and one Sunday came across a rerun of a children's adaptation of Maria Valtorta's visions of the hidden life of Mary and Jesus. So we looked for the complete work and found the audio version on "Gathering In His Image."
Impact on love for the Gospel
The first thought that came to us was that indeed we had lived more than half a century without ever hearing about this monumental work and that we had still received the Word of God, but that everything would have been so much easier for us if only, in parallel with the canonical texts, we had been read the particular illumination given by the visions of Maria Valtorta! We also noted that these stories confirm intuitions that were not only ours but also those of great saints like Pope John Paul II. To cite just one example, at the end of his Gospel, John explains that after His Resurrection, the signs given by Jesus would fill an infinite number of volumes on their own. Precisely, the appearance of Jesus to His most holy Mother, which is not reported by any canonical evangelist, has been the subject of such intuitions and we dreamed of being able to read the account somewhere one day, convinced as we were, like Saint John Paul II, that it could not have failed to occur.
Concrete impact on faith life
While I spent years questioning Catholic dogmas about Mary, Maria Valtorta helped me understand: Mary is our mother as well as that of Jesus, true man and true God. Mary was indeed conceived without inheriting either the original sin of our first parents, or any sin from her own parents. Yes, Mary was indeed the virginal wife of Joseph (and not his "wife"), and the "brothers and sisters" of Jesus are actually cousins, the same word being used to describe these family ties in Semitic languages even today. Mary cooperated more than anyone else in the redemptive work of her Divine Son, which she accepted as such from the first day since having spent years in the Temple of Jerusalem, she could not ignore that the Suffering Servant described notably by Isaiah but also by Psalm 21, was not someone else, as evidenced by this moving scene with Elizabeth seen by Maria! Yes, Mary did indeed pass from her earthly life to eternal life with her soul and her body very much alive, John saw her!
What would you say to someone who hesitates to discover this work?
Upon discovering the work of Maria Valtorta, one finds oneself in increased proximity to the canonical texts proposed by the liturgy. Far from opposing, the two approaches complement each other to a point that will surprise you day after day!
Discovery of the work
Through the "A son image" editions, I had read the book of Marie Valtorta's life that I had ordered and which had fascinated me.
Impact on love for the Gospel
Every Sunday I receive a commentary on the Gospel as it was revealed to me by Maria Valtorta, with her visions, and it better helps me understand the issue of faith among the apostles and the thoughts of Jesus. It enriches me spiritually to know what Jesus was thinking during his earthly life.
Concrete impact on faith life
It is a direct teaching without frills but put into the context of Jesus's public life.
What would you say to someone who hesitates to discover this work?
If he is honest, he can only admire the comments found in the writings of Maria Valtorta. Indeed, they recreate the atmosphere and certain details during the public life of Jesus.
Discovery of the work
By the monthly Christians Magazine.
Impact on love for the Gospel
This helped me better understand certain Gospels.
Concrete impact on faith life
A great help in preparing for my meetings with the young middle school students of the chaplaincy.
What would you say to someone who hesitates to discover this work?
Just start reading the first chapters and let your heart guide you.
Discovery of the work
Via internet.
Impact on love for the Gospel
I felt like I was piecing together the fragments of a chopped-up, overly synthetic Gospel text, with doubts about the coherence of the story. The text and the visions described by Maria are a true revelation of this crucial moment in our humanity, which simply reproduces Jesus' journey on our earth 2000 years ago. Everything becomes visible, the environment, the geographical, political, religious, and human context. Everything becomes understandable, coherent, and real. I am in the process of reading this fascinating work for the second time and I am discovering the true language of Jesus (not reported) and I understand better the content of his message. Essential for every Christian, and to eliminate all residual doubts about the possibilities of such a story that did indeed take place.
Concrete impact on faith life
I go to mass every Sunday and pray every day. Thanks to MARIA, true messenger of the spirit of God.
What would you say to someone who hesitates to discover this work?
I would advise him to read the writings of Maria Valtorta, for my part it really strengthened my faith and dispelled my doubts.
Discovery of the work
I received an anonymous subscription to "Jesus Today" and wanted to learn about Maria Valtorta's work on the internet. I was captivated by the testimony of scientists about the veracity of her visions. And each time, both in consultation (I am a psychiatrist) and in everyday life with Christians from other denominations, I recommend reading Maria Valtorta on the life of Jesus, and particularly on the role of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the history of the Church, through Her numerous apparitions, asking these Christians for their return to the Church of Rome.
Impact on love for the Gospel
By strengthening my faith in the Church and the Gospel that I now read daily.
Concrete impact on faith life
I go to mass every Sunday, barring unforeseen circumstances, and taking my communion, and thanks to the Eucharistic miracles that I introduce to my surroundings, I am convinced that beyond the symbol, it is the Body and Blood of Christ that is found in the host. And it is indeed the work of Maria Valtorta that made us discover these miracles.
What would you say to someone who hesitates to discover this work?
I would say that reading Maria Valtorta's work could strengthen one's faith, and show how much Jesus and His Mother love us.
Discovery of the work
Following the study of Jean-Pierre Petit's equations, and his testimony about having testified to being projected at the time of the construction of the Kephren pyramid, a coherent description, I stumbled upon a post about Maria Valtorta being projected to the time of Jesus.
Impact on love for the Gospel
Having "definitively" considered the inconsistencies, contradictions, errors (the mustard seed that becomes a tree!!!) of the New Testament, I completely abandoned Catholicism and became a Buddhist. The reading of Maria Valtorta, despite some errors due to estimates and transcriptions, surprised me with its great coherence and accuracy.
Concrete impact on faith life
Each reading allows me to know Jesus (and other characters like Mary) better and therefore to love him more and more. Since then, I have been reading the New Testament with pleasure and finding practically no inconsistencies. I have become practicing again.
What would you say to someone who hesitates to discover this work?
Let yourself be bathed in realism and Love. Make the book of Jean-François Lavère, Volume 1, The Valtorta Enigma. This encourages reading the Work of Jesus written by Maria Valtorta. Conversions are taking place.
Discovery of the work
A work colleague had recommended it to me to deepen my faith.
Impact on love for the Gospel
I have developed a love for Christ that I had never known before.
Concrete impact on faith life
I was very lukewarm before reading the revealed Gospel but my faith became much stronger afterwards.
What would you say to someone who hesitates to discover this work?
Read and you will understand.
Discovery of the work
A good friend introduced me to the 10 volumes.
Impact on love for the Gospel
I am a visual person. These books have GREATLY helped me understand the gospels. I have always had difficulty believing that Jesus loved me to this extent. Now, I have no doubt. How Good and Merciful our Savior is.
Concrete impact on faith life
My faith has grown a hundredfold. I understand the 7 sacraments better. I have a passion for the Holy Eucharist. How grateful I am to Jesus for giving us His Body and His Precious Blood. How He suffered for me, a great sinner. I will be grateful to Him for all eternity.
What would you say to someone who hesitates to discover this work?
Have faith, your soul will thank you. Your soul will heal and you will no longer be afraid to approach your Savior. He awaits you with open arms. He loves you madly; so madly that He went to the Cross to save you.
Discovery of the work
While praying to the Holy Spirit to guide me on what I should look at on the internet, I came across Maria Valtorta. At that time, I had many questions about the Virgin Mary, such as, how did we know the names of her parents? What about her virginity, given that it is rarely mentioned in the Bible?
Impact on love for the Gospel
I had already read the entire Bible and I read it almost every day. With the work of Maria Valtorta, it allowed me to understand many things (the life of Mary, how they lived at the time....) because in this work there are more details and in my opinion, it helps to better understand the Bible. Thanks to this work, I have expanded my spirituality, I seek more to convert and I try to share around me. I also understood that the Virgin Mary leads us to Jesus. It also changed my view on the Catholic Church. I returned to the church. I regret that this work has not reached our island because I am sure that there would be many practicing believers. Unfortunately, we need the internet to read the work for free and here not everyone has access to the internet and we are obliged to order the work on paper, I went to inquire it costs 30,000 FCFP and we also do not have the means.
Concrete impact on faith life
I went to confess, something I haven't done in at least 20 years, I returned to mass and communion. I pray the rosary every day, I have subscribed to prayer channels, I constantly pray wherever I am (in the car, in the garden, while cleaning). I UNDERSTOOD THE MESSAGE OF GOD WHICH IS TO BE LOVE TOWARDS ALL IN ALL PLACES AND AT ALL TIMES. AMEN
What would you say to someone who hesitates to discover this work?
Read these writings, you will not regret it. This will grow your faith, lead you to conversion, and it will allow you to seek Jesus every day by walking in his footsteps.
Discovery of the work
I discovered the work of Maria Valtorta through my mother who lent me her books.
Impact on love for the Gospel
Maria Valtorta's work accompanied me during my pilgrimage in Israel, during which I experienced inner peace. The passages I read in the book corresponded to the places we visited (site of the Visitation, home of the Holy Family). I only read the first volume, but it allowed me to better visualize the life of the Virgin Mary and the childhood of Jesus.
Concrete impact on faith life
In my actual life, I have not felt any tangible impact on my spiritual life but this reading made me discover the Gospels in a different way and increased my curiosity for the Virgin Mary.
What would you say to someone who hesitates to discover this work?
I would highly recommend it as it's an easy and very vivid read.
Additional testimony
I wish to add that I had the feeling of a holy text while reading this book.