Conchita on Baptism (December 29, 2019 ) I was speaking to Conchita on this day about a Christening I attended, and she said "Your Baptism is more important than your Birthday, because that is the day you become a child of God !" Isn't her spiritual outlook on life amazing ?
yes! Our baptism makes us priest, prophet and king. It infuses supernatural grace. What a gift! Thanks for the reminder Glen.
I am seriously contemplating putting my baptism date rather than my birth date on my headstone. Baptised 16 June 1963 -
4 World famous Saints supported Conchita of Garabandal ! St. Padre Pio St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta St. Pope John Paul II St. Pope Paul VI I can’t think of another Marian apparition that a Visionary had such credible public support and defense of her visions in ecstasy. In addition to her 4 years of visits by our Blessed Mother, she also received several Locutions from Jesus himself ! Not to mention her life spent in quiet ,spiritual, humility, another great example of a true Visionary. St. Padre Pio: “Asked on another occasion about its authenticity, he answered curtly, ”How many times must she appear there to be believed ? “ St. Mother Teresa: "It was in 1970 that I heard about the apparitions of San Sebastian de Garabandal for the first time . . . From the beginning, I felt that the 'events' were authentic . ." St. John Paul II : “May God reward you for everything. Especially for the deep love with which you are making the events connected with Garabandal more widely known.” St. Pope Paul VI “ the Holy Father came to her and announced joyfully in a clear voice, "Conchita, I, the Pope, bless you and with me the whole Church blesses you."
For those members who would like a brief ( only 8 minutes) but detailed explanation of the Marian Apparitions at Garabandal, Spain (or to share this with family or friends who don’t know about Garabandal) a short video by actor Ricardo Montalban.
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL HERE ! JANUARY 1, 1965 At the Pines, Conchita has an ecstasy lasting two hours. The Blessed Virgin Mary tells her about the " Warning" and also tells her that because we did not pay attention to the first message on October 18, 1961, she will give a new one ( which happened on June 18, 1965 ) ,and this will be her last one. The Blessed Mother also reveals the nature of the Chastisement (Fire). “The Village Speaks”, pages 29 &31
CONCHITA’S NEW YEAR’S PRAYER—JANUARY 1, 1967 Mother, I pray that this new year That I not be vain. I ask you also for sincerity, gratitude and Love for You. Lord, this is what I ask of you this year: Give me the spirit of sacrifice, of prayer. Let me receive Communion with more fervor, And visit the Blessed Sacrament more often. Forgive me, Lord. Thank you for all of the good that you have given us. Thank you for all of the good that you have given my family and Forgive us for not always doing what you ask. Lord, thank you for this new year and forgive me for last year. Lord, I pray for all those whom you have commended to me. Above all for those who need you most. Lord, I also pray for the souls in Purgatory. I pray for all of the sick. For those who spread the message; And for those who don’t want to know anything about the message. I pray for everyone. I also pray for those who write to me now, And for all who have written to me telling me about their needs. Lord, I tell You about them, Although I cannot tell you about all of them, Lord, you already know. Mother, listen to all of us, Tell your Son And help and give them what they pray for, If it is for your greater glory and Jesus' And for the good of our souls. Lord, forgive those you have entrusted to me. Lord, I pray so that your message will spread more and more And that all who spread the message Will do it for You. Lord, thank you for them. Glory be to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Hail, Mary Most Pure, Conceived without sin. Amen. From “ Conchita’s Diary”, pages 64,65
The events of January 1, 1962. Dr. Ortiz tells us the following story: “I was in the village with Miss Margarita Huerta who had come from Madrid with a group of people. Three of the girls fell into ecstasy and were walking together through the street just above the plaza, going towards the Church. One of the men from the group, who was following at a distance, suddenly thought, ‘If this is from God, let the middle girl come to me now and offer me the crucifix to kiss.’ Immediately, the girl fell back from the other girls and held up the crucifix for him to kiss! He was very excited and later told us the story”.
A webcam has been installed in the San Sebastián church in Garabandal. People can now watch services live from the Garabandal Church. The webcam is now live and can be viewed on Church Services TV (check schedule for airings) : https://www.churchservices.tv/garabandal
Visionaries and Devotion to Mary “Needles” magazine, April-June Issue 1977, page 6 A statement from Jacinta Gonzalez Moynihan “For me love and devotion for the Virgin Mary is infinitely important as it leads me to the love of Jesus, which is above all things. Because of this I feel each person baptized in the name of Jesus must have love and devotion for our mother, the most Holy Virgin and Mediatrix of all Graces. The foremost means to obtain this great devotion is to give yourself to her and pray the Holy Rosary with great fervor. By this means we her children may form a community in the Church of Christ for we must consider that she is the mother of God is also the mother of the church. The Blessed Mother loves us very much and expects from us sincere love towards all our fellow creatures. She is very merciful and is waiting for us to tell her with humble and sincere hearts all of our sorrows and joys . She being a kind mother intercedes for us in presenting them to the father. We should always think that to love Mary will lead us to a love of the father which is the most profound and special laws may all of us remain united in Jesus and Mary.”
Visionaries and Devotion to Mary “Needles” magazine, April-June Issue 1977, page 6 A letter from Mari Loli "Dear friends in our Lady: “To have Devotion to the Blessed Mother is very important and in these times in which the church suffered so much it needs her protection more than ever the main weapon that the Blessed Virgin has given us to defend the church from the evil enemy is the holy rosary and this is why we must pray it everyday and in it to pray especially for the sanctity of all Priests and the intentions of the Holy Father also we should pray very much for all the people who work spreading the messages of the Holy virgin throughout the world so that they may continue to do so with generosity and love.” In Union of prayers, Mary Loli
Yes, the power of the Rosary is phenomenal! A beautiful form of intercessory prayer where any number can join together with Mary to call upon God. In addition, we recall and meditate on the central mysteries of our Faith. Prayed reverently, it can soothe a tumultuous heart allowing us to rest in the arms of our heavenly Mother. After Scripture, I know of no greater spiritual prayer, for when prayed from the heart it can at times lead into the loving stillness of God's Presence! Our Lady of Garabandal, pray for us!
“The Devil & Garabandal” -An interview with Fr. Robert Lewis. “Needles” Magazine, January - March 1978, page 12 Fr.Robert Lewis s an exorcist priest who works at St. Jude’s in Pakshikere,India Interesting quotes from Fr. Lewis : “For quite some time, the possessed persons at the Shrine have been making direct references to Garabandal, showing their anger because many souls are snatched from satan’s clutches, because the spreading of the message “. “The name of Mary is so powerful that Lucifer himself begs the exorcist never to mention it ,confessing with shrieks and shouts that is was she who crushed his head “. St. Michael: After the names of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, there is none more terrible to demons that St. Michael ! “ We hate him” shouts Lucifer. “ Why did he dislodge me from my place in Heaven and thrust me down to hell ? He is everywhere to defeat my hosts”. Below: Joey Lomangino and Fr. Robert Lewis
“A recent interview with the Seers” “The coming Warning and great Miracle” by Anthony Ambrosio “NEEDLES” magazine July-September 1977 ,page 8 Q. Would you repeat for us what you know about the Warning? Conchita: "What I remember now is that the Virgin told me that before the Miracle God will be sending us a Warning, so as to purify us or prpare us to see the Miracle, and in this way we may draw enough Grace to change our lives towards God. She told me what the Warning consists of but not its date. I am not able to say what it consists of but I am able to say what it will be like, more or less. It is a phenomenon which will be seen and felt in all the world and everywhere I have always put as an example that of two stars that collide. This phenomenon will not cause physical damage, but will horrify us because at the very moment we will see our souls and the harm we have done, it is as though we were in agony but we will not die by its effects or perhaps we will die of fright or shock to see ourselves."
“A recent interview with the Seers” Mari Loli “The coming Warning and great Miracle” by Anthony Ambrosio “NEEDLES” magazine July-September 1977 ,page 10 Question: Could you describe what the Warning is to be like? Mari Loli: “ we will feel it within ourselves and it will be most clear that it comes from God. We will feel the pain we inflict on God with our sins”. Question: Have you ever discussed with Conchita the dates of the warning and the miracle? Loli: I have never talked to Conchita about these dates. The distance from the Warning to the Miracle will be less than one year. Question: Do you know the exact date of the Warning? Loli: “ No. The only thing I know is the year.” Question: What about the airplane stopping in mid-air? Did you see or were you told about this? Loli: “ the most holy virgin told me that all engines and Motors will come to a stop. “ Question have you any words of advice for the people in order that they may prepare for this event? Loli: “ To do much penance , make sacrifices, and visit the Blessed Sacrament everyday that we are able to and to pray the Holy Rosary daily.
An interview with Conchita “The coming Warning and great Miracle” by Anthony Ambrosio “NEEDLES” magazine July-September 1977 ,page 8 Question: If the Warning only lasts a short time, will the world remember it as coming from God or will it appear to have been a dream or an illusion? Conchita: “ I have never said that the Warning will be a short moment. What I have said is that even if it were a moment, it will be very impressive and terrible. No one will have doubts of it being from God and its not being human. I, who know what it is, am very afraid of that day”
