The Visions of Maria Valtorta https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org Together called "The Poem of the Man-God" and "The Gospel as Revealed to Me" Wed, 19 Jul 2017 01:59:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://i0.wp.com/www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/TheTree20140313-54d7a34ev1_site_icon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 The Visions of Maria Valtorta https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org 32 32 76086780 Emmaus https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-emmaus-enlightenment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=post-emmaus-enlightenment Sat, 22 Apr 2017 18:26:14 +0000 http://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/?p=4691 Disciples on the road to Emmaus: «Are you in business? Markets?»

The unknown wayfarer: «I have to purchase an enormous number of herds for the greatest Lord. I have to go round the whole world to choose sheep and lambs…»

– enlightenment begins

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Emmaus

]]> 4691 Anne & Joachim https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-anne-joachim/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=post-anne-joachim Sat, 16 Jul 2016 15:17:23 +0000 http://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/?p=4493 They prayed for a baby, tender and mild…

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Anne & Joachim

]]> 4493 Matthew’s Recollection of being Called https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-matthews-recollection/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=post-matthews-recollection Wed, 10 Feb 2016 03:02:31 +0000 http://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/?p=4436 «He did not wait for me to say: “Have mercy, my Lord!” He said to me: “Follow Me!”»

– Matthew, when asked to speak on his meeting with Jesus

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Matthew’s Recollection of being Called

]]> 4436 The Journey to Bethlehem https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-journey-to-bethlehem/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=post-journey-to-bethlehem Tue, 01 Dec 2015 03:20:28 +0000 http://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/?p=4404 “Come in, Mary.  It is empty.  There is only an ox.”  Joseph smiles.  “It is better than nothing!”

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The Journey to Bethlehem

]]> 4404 Joseph, after the Dream https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-joseph-after-the-dream/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=post-joseph-after-the-dream Tue, 01 Dec 2015 03:02:09 +0000 http://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/?p=4394 Joseph looks at Her and large tears well up in his deep eyes:

“Forgive me, Mary.  I mistrusted You.  Now I know. I am not worthy of having such a treasure.”

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Joseph, after the Dream

]]> 4394 Mary tells Joseph about Elizabeth https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-learning-of-elizabeth/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=post-learning-of-elizabeth Mon, 30 Nov 2015 18:34:45 +0000 http://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/?p=4353 “How do you know?  Is the news certain?”

– Joseph, after hearing from Mary that Elizabeth was pregnant in her old age

“A messenger came.  One who would not tell lies.”

– Mary, speaking of Gabriel

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Mary tells Joseph about Elizabeth

]]> 4353 The Annunciation https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-annunciation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=post-annunciation https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-annunciation/#respond Mon, 30 Nov 2015 17:00:47 +0000 http://www.thisishisevidence.com/?p=559 «What shall I tell my Lord? Let no thought whatsoever disturb You. He will protect Your interests if You trust in Him. The world, Heaven, the Eternal Father are awaiting Your word!»

– Gabriel

«I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let what you have said be done to Me.»

– Mary

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The Annunciation

]]> https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-annunciation/feed/ 0 559 Peter connects with the Philistines https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-peter-and-philistines/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=post-peter-and-philistines Wed, 06 May 2015 02:06:29 +0000 http://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/?p=2560 Philistine sailor: “That is true. Are you looking for a job?”

Peter: “Yes.”

“I will take you on, if you wish. I can see that you are a clever sailor” said the owner.

“I instead will take you.”

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Peter connects with the Philistines

]]> 2560 Announcement of the Resurrection https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-announcement-of-the-resurrection/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=post-announcement-of-the-resurrection Sun, 05 Apr 2015 04:36:29 +0000 http://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/?p=2516 «Mary!»

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 – and with this, Jesus announces his Resurrection to the world!

]]> 2516 …and the trials begin. https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-and-the-trials-begin/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=post-and-the-trials-begin Thu, 02 Apr 2015 02:13:07 +0000 http://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/?p=2499 « What have I done? …I have given a wealth that has no name: the knowledge of the Law, the knowledge of God…»

– Jesus, in response to the first questioning

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…and the trials begin.

]]> 2499 “You have served love.” https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-you-have-served-love/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=post-you-have-served-love Sat, 21 Mar 2015 15:00:13 +0000 http://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/?p=784 «But who makes You so good, that You make Your disciples so kind?»

– an old trembling man to Jesus

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“You have served love.”

]]> 784 Jesus Turns Hate to Love https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-turns-hate-to-love/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=post-turns-hate-to-love Thu, 05 Mar 2015 03:33:05 +0000 http://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/?p=752 Jesus approaches the bed slowly.

He kindly wipes the perspiration on the face of the woman, who finds difficulty in doing so because her hands are incredibly swollen, and He fans her head with a fan made with palm leaves.

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Jesus Turns Hate to Love

]]> 752 The Prodigal Son https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-the-prodigal-son/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=post-the-prodigal-son Sun, 22 Feb 2015 03:48:44 +0000 http://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/?p=741 «No, son! Not at my feet. Rest on my heart, which has suffered so much because of your absence, and now needs to revive feeling your warmth on my chest.»

– the father

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The Prodigal Son

]]> 741 Mary helps Peter https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-peter-adopts-a-son/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=post-peter-adopts-a-son https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-peter-adopts-a-son/#respond Sun, 01 Feb 2015 04:23:08 +0000 http://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/?p=694 Peter: «What do You want from me, Master? My life? I have but that, because You have taken everything… But if You want, I will give it to You.»

Jesus in reply, «I do not want to take anything from you. I want to give you something…»

– Jesus, after Mary’s request for Peter, grants him his great wish

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Mary helps Peter

]]> https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-peter-adopts-a-son/feed/ 0 694 Mary Magdalene: Faith, Strength https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-mary-magdalenes-faith/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=post-mary-magdalenes-faith https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-mary-magdalenes-faith/#respond Tue, 13 Jan 2015 02:46:18 +0000 http://www.thisishisevidence.com/?p=674 In a thundering voice says Mary: «The Master said that we must hope beyond hope, and in God only. And we will do that.»

«But he is dying, according to what I hear!» says Doras.

«So what? Let him die! I will not obstruct God’s decree and I will not disobey the Rabbi.»

«And what do you expect after his death, foolish woman?» says the Herodian mockingly.

«What? Life!»

– Referring to Lazarus, Mary’s voice is a cry of absolute faith.

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Mary Magdalene: Faith, Strength

]]> https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-mary-magdalenes-faith/feed/ 0 674 No Limit to Love and Forgiveness https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-no-limit-to-love/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=post-no-limit-to-love https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-no-limit-to-love/#respond Wed, 07 Jan 2015 02:52:59 +0000 http://www.thisishisevidence.com/?p=658 «Once, twice, three times… There is a limit!»

– Peter, on how many times he can forgive Judas Iscariot for his rudeness to Jesus

 «There is no limit to love and forgiveness. There is none.»

 – Jesus, in reply

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 No Limit to Love and Forgiveness

]]> https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-no-limit-to-love/feed/ 0 658 Jesus Walks on Water (Peter, too) https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-walk-on-water/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=post-walk-on-water https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-walk-on-water/#respond Fri, 19 Dec 2014 02:22:55 +0000 http://www.thisishisevidence.com/?p=553 « You are asleep or you are seized by the worries and anxieties of life. I watch and pray for you. I am the Angel of all men and I look after you…»

– Jesus, saving Peter, saving us.

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Jesus Walks on Water (Peter, too)

]]> https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-walk-on-water/feed/ 0 553 Three Men who want to Follow Jesus https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-three-men/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=post-three-men https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-three-men/#respond Wed, 19 Nov 2014 02:41:50 +0000 http://www.thisishisevidence.com/?p=495 «I will follow You wherever You go. Which way are You going?»

«The way to Heaven.»

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Three Men who want to Follow Jesus

]]> https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-three-men/feed/ 0 495 Simon Zealot’s Revelation https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-wealth-of-a-conviction/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=post-wealth-of-a-conviction https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-wealth-of-a-conviction/#respond Sun, 09 Nov 2014 17:36:44 +0000 http://www.thisishisevidence.com/?p=480 «Instead a new wealth, which I had never possessed before, descended upon my desolation: the wealth of a conviction: “God exists.”»

 – The formerly rich and powerful Simon Zealot on the wealth he received while a leper.

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Simon Zealot’s Revelation

]]> https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-wealth-of-a-conviction/feed/ 0 480 Jesus’ Mercy to His Enemies https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-i-am-mercy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=post-i-am-mercy https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-i-am-mercy/#respond Sun, 26 Oct 2014 21:29:30 +0000 http://www.thisishisevidence.com/?p=452 Peter: «That old man hates You, remember that. He is one of Your first and fiercest accusers at the Temple.»

Jesus: «I remember that I am Mercy.»

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Jesus’ Mercy to His Enemies

]]> https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-i-am-mercy/feed/ 0 452 Jesus and the Merchants at the Temple https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-change-this-lamb/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=post-change-this-lamb https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-change-this-lamb/#respond Sun, 19 Oct 2014 02:28:31 +0000 http://www.thisishisevidence.com/?p=437 «Change this lamb for these believers. lt is not worthy of the altar, neither is it fair that you should take advantage of two poor old people, only because they are weak and unprotected.»

– Jesus to an unfair merchant at the Temple, who took advantage of a poor elderly couple

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Jesus and the Merchants at the Temple

]]> https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-change-this-lamb/feed/ 0 437 The Cananean Mother’s Great Faith https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-oh-woman-great-is-your-faith/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=post-oh-woman-great-is-your-faith Sat, 11 Oct 2014 21:44:05 +0000 http://www.thisishisevidence.com/?p=102 «Oh! woman! Great is your faith. And you comfort My spirit by it. Go, therefore, and it will be done to you as you wish.»

 – With James of Zebedee and others becoming disheartened after being expelled, derided, and cursed, a Cananean mother shows faith beyond all expectations after being expelled, derided and cursed herself by the very same apostles.

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The Cananean Mother’s Great Faith

]]> 102 John of Endor meets Jesus https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-you-make-me-laugh/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=post-you-make-me-laugh https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-you-make-me-laugh/#respond Sat, 04 Oct 2014 02:58:28 +0000 http://www.thisishisevidence.com/?p=353 «You are wrong. You have still two things there.»

«Which?»

«Remembrance and hatred. Remove them. Become really empty… and I will give you something new to put in there.»

«What?»

«Love.»

«Ah! Ah! You make me laugh.»

– John of Endor, prior to understanding who he was speaking with.

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John of Endor meets Jesus

]]> https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-you-make-me-laugh/feed/ 0 353 Jesus Creates Two Eyes for a Child https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-make-two-eyes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=post-make-two-eyes https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-make-two-eyes/#respond Sun, 28 Sep 2014 02:17:15 +0000 http://www.thisishisevidence.com/?p=346 « Your Father created the worlds… Could You not make two eyes for my child?»

– A mother, when asked by Jesus if she believed he could give sight to her blind son

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Jesus Creates Two Eyes for a Child

]]> https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-make-two-eyes/feed/ 0 346 The Calling of Matthew https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-do-you-know-who-i-am/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=post-do-you-know-who-i-am https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-do-you-know-who-i-am/#respond Sat, 20 Sep 2014 01:24:29 +0000 http://www.thisishisevidence.com/?p=324 «I? Master, Lord! But do You know who I am? I am saying that for Your sake, not for mine…»

– Matthew, to Jesus’ order to follow him

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 The Calling of Matthew

]]> https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-do-you-know-who-i-am/feed/ 0 324 Mary’s Prayer at Jesus’ Birth https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-in-every-hour/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=post-in-every-hour https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-in-every-hour/#respond Thu, 11 Sep 2014 02:44:39 +0000 http://www.thisishisevidence.com/?p=255 «Here are Your servants, O Lord. May your will always be done by us, in every hour, in every event, for Your glory and Your love.»

– Mary offering her newborn to the Father, with Joseph kneeling by her side.

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 Mary’s Prayer at Jesus’ Birth

]]> https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-in-every-hour/feed/ 0 255 Jesus’ Favor of Johanna of Chuza https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-a-favour-johanna/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=post-a-favour-johanna Wed, 03 Sep 2014 17:08:48 +0000 http://www.thisishisevidence.com/?p=147 «A favour, Johanna.» Jesus looks at her and smiles: «I would like those to have a mother, a father, a home; and the mother’s name to be Johanna…»

He has no time to finish because Johanna’s cry is like that of one freed from prison, while she prostrates herself to kiss the feet of her Lord.

 – Jesus asking a great favor of Johanna, who has hoped for this exact joy.

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Jesus’ Favor of Johanna of Chuza

]]> 147 Parable of the Lost Sheep https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-my-little-lost-sheep/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=post-my-little-lost-sheep Wed, 27 Aug 2014 21:39:16 +0000 http://www.thisishisevidence.com/?p=95 «And your ninety-nine good sisters will rejoice at your return, because I tell you, my little lost sheep, which I have looked for coming from far away, and I reached and saved, I tell you, there is more rejoicing among the good, for one who was lost and has been found, than for ninety-nine just who never left the fold.»

– Jesus finishing the Parable of the Lost Sheep, knowing Mary Magdalene is listening from behind a tree.

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The Parable of the Lost Sheep

]]> 95 Jesus’ First Meeting with James and John https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-treasure-with-seven-names/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=post-treasure-with-seven-names Thu, 21 Aug 2014 15:19:05 +0000 http://www.thisishisevidence.com/?p=26 «He replied with a smile which made us enjoy the delights of Paradise: “I want a great treasure from you… A treasure with seven names, which even the poorest may have… charity, faith, good will, right intention, continence, sincerity, spirit of sacrifice.”»

– John repeating Jesus’ reply to being told that the fishermen had nothing to offer Him.

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Jesus’ First Meeting with James and John

]]> 26 Cure of the Man Born Blind https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-he-opened-my-eyes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=post-he-opened-my-eyes Fri, 15 Aug 2014 21:54:42 +0000 http://www.thisishisevidence.com/?p=113 «And that is just what is wonderful! That you do not know where He comes from and you say that no prodigy points Him out as a just man. But He opened my eyes and none of us in Israel had ever been able to do that…»

– Bartholmai, a man born blind, amazed at the Pharisees’ accusations that Jesus is a sinner.

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Cure of the Man Born Blind

]]> 113 Aglae meets Jesus https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-one-who-gives-life/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=post-one-who-gives-life Sun, 10 Aug 2014 15:30:50 +0000 http://www.thisishisevidence.com/?p=30 «I am lost…»

«I am the One seeking who is lost.»

«I am dead.»

«I am the One who gives Life.»

«I am filth and falsehood.»

«I am Purity and Truth.»

– In the ruins of John the Baptist’s house, the initial exchange between Aglae and Jesus her savior.

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Aglae meets Jesus

]]> 30 Jesus Cures a Leper https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-he-wonder-of-wonders/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=post-he-wonder-of-wonders Wed, 06 Aug 2014 21:50:15 +0000 http://www.thisishisevidence.com/?p=108 «…he, wonder of wonders! comforts our sorrows. People come from Hippo and Gamala and even from Gherghesa and Aphek to hear him. When he heard of the miracle of the two men possessed… oh! he began to preach faith in You.

«Lord, if men greeted You with Your name of Messiah, if women greeted You as victor and king, if children know Your name and that You are the Holy One of Israel, that is due to the poor leper.»

– An elder describing to Jesus the faith of an amazing poor leper as they approach his cave.

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Jesus Cures a Leper

]]> 108 John the Baptist: “This is His Evidence” https://www.visionsofmariavaltorta.org/post-this-is-his-evidence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=post-this-is-his-evidence Fri, 01 Aug 2014 21:23:03 +0000 http://www.thisishisevidence.com/?p=72 «“And have no doubts. This is His evidence: spirit of peace, perfect love, greatest wisdom, heavenly doctrine, absolute meekness, power over everything, total humility, angelical chastity.

You cannot be wrong.

When you breathe peace near a man Who says He is the Messiah, when you drink the love emanating from Him, when you pass from your darkness into Light, when you see sinners being redeemed and flesh being cured, then say: ‘This is truly the Lamb of God!’.”»

– John the Baptist to his disciples who aiming to be loyal to him, had not followed Jesus.

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John the Baptist: This is His Evidence

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