Discovery of the work
After the death of our fourth child, who died at birth, I went for grief counselling at the home of a woman who was Catholic. Her husband photocopied two of the visions of Maria Valtorta from Vol. 1 — I, who had been raised in a strict Protestant sect and taught against the Catholic Church, had never read anything like it. So alive! So perfect! I sometimes say, “I was zapped!”
Impact on love for the Gospel
A massive impact! I saved up for months to buy Vol. 1. It was my whole life, and I didn’t need to work out the Truth — it was there, plain as day! All the usual impediments were no problem: the Papacy, Purgatory, Our Blessed Mother, the Real Presence, etc. — all were a smooth journey.
Concrete impact on faith life
The grace of a strong Faith, which I didn’t have before. I absolutely KNEW this was all true. My desire to be received into the Catholic Church was total. The whole five volumes took me ten years to buy and read with delight. God had kept that special gift very strong.
What would you say to someone who hesitates to discover this work?
This Work is a very special gift to the world. There was and is nothing like it for me — perhaps for you, too. I’m almost speechless with amazement and joy at its wonders. Everything is narrated so beautifully and deeply — it has to be from God!
Additional testimony
The Works of Maria Valtorta have continued to feed me for over 30 years. I am now 77 years old. I’ve come to know the Persons of the Holy Trinity so much more than before — this Work never becomes outdated!