My People Perish for Lack of Knowledge

“My People Perish for Lack of Knowledge” 
Hosea 4:6

“But of that exact day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son in His humanity, but the Father alone. For the coming of the Son of Man, the Messiah will be just like the days of Noah. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the very day when Noah entered the ark, and they did not know or understand until the flood came and swept them all away; so, will the coming of the Son of Man. 
Matthew 24:36-40

“But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people.” 
2 Timothy 3:1-5

My people perish for lack of knowledge! Since you have rejected knowledge, I will reject you from serving as my priest; Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children. The more they multiplied, the more they sinned against me, I will change their glory into shame. They feed on the sin of my people and are greedy for their iniquity. 
Hosea 4: 6-8 

God the Father:

My people have lost My favor for lack of knowledge and understanding. They have forgotten My law and refuse to follow what I have implanted in their souls. I will forget My children who have embraced the deception and lie of Lucifer as they refuse to listen to My warnings. This rejection is leading My people to spiritual decay, moral failure, and the loss of My blessing for future generations. I do not desire to destroy mankind again.  [And so,] I will establish a New Era of holiness for My faithful servants. 

My son, I desire that you reach out and share your Testimony of your journey and mission I have given you. Be not afraid. Jesus spoke in Parables when He spoke to the Crowds. They understood as He talked in simple language. Mankind is seeking answers to their own pain and suffering. Many have no place to find answers. I will open the eyes of their hearts. The world does not over-reveal My Truth. Let all who seek My Knowledge and Understanding call unto Me, I will grant their prayers. I am sending an outpouring of My Holy Spirit upon all mankind. 

As I blessed My Prophets and Saints of Old with understanding and knowledge, so shall I send My Grace to My children for these days. I am blessing My creation with Wisdom and Love. My faithful servants will reach out to My lost sheep and gather My Flock. I am separating the Sheep from the Goats. My chosen will receive My Gifts of the Holy Spirit. My creatures will be restored with the seed of My Love which I planted in their soul when they were conceived.

I breathe upon each one My Spirit. 

I am well pleased with many of My children turning to pray and repentance of sin. My promise of eternal happiness with me in paradise will be granted to My Chosen. I am happy with Consecrated Religious Nuns and Brothers who have given their lives and all worldly pleasure to serve Me and to bring me joy. I am pleased and delighted as My lay children have consecrated themselves and their families to the Sacred Heart of My Son and to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Heavenly knowledge is only achieved in prayer and total surrender to My Holy Trinity. We have chosen many holy seers, mystics and saints in this time of darkness to teach and proclaim the Holy Scriptures to the four corners of the world”. Pray for them!

Discern everything! 

Seek Me first and the Kingdom of Heaven will be given to you. Be My messengers and teach My children the way to eternal life and salvation. Be obedient to the Words of Jesus. “Take the Gospel to the Four Corners of the World”. Pray and ask of Me for restoration of souls; wisdom and knowledge will be given unto everyone. I love you. I welcome you into My Heart. Jesus has built many holy dwellings for you in Heaven. Your names will be written in the “Book of Life”. 

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:7

Our Lady of Guadalupe: 

My little Juanito, I am deeply saddened with the lack of response from My beloved children. As the Mother of all creation, I consistently pray before the Throne of Almighty God and plead for mercy and forgiveness for my dear children. I have been sent by the Holy Trinty for decades of warnings and prophecy to caution my children. I have reached out to warn of impending chastisements and judgements for the days to come. The sinfulness against God by my children has gone beyond understanding. The Father is disappointed and angry. I desire that you join Me in prayer and penance to mitigate and alleviate God’s punishment. I ask all to participate with Me in intercession and spiritual works for reconciliation to Almighty God. I seek your help in prayer and supplication to mitigate and stop the coming punishments against God’s Divine Justice. 

I seek help from my children in reducing the temporal effects of sin through prayer, penance, and sacrifice. The world needs prayer, especially the Rosary and specifically the acts of penance. They are powerful means in obtaining God’s graces and to turn away the curse of sin. I am requesting all My children to pray with Me, offer sacrifices and take part in the Church’s penitential life so that the punishment of sin is lessened and the soul is restored to God’s favor. Without unceasing prayer, you cannot experience the beauty and greatness of the Grace which God is offering you.

I plead that you join Me and share in My intercession, to pray, repent and unite with Me as an example of trust and obedience. Be at My side in this spiritual relationship in which we use prayer, penance, and the Church’s sacraments to align ourselves with God’s mercy and to heal the wounds of sin.

[Remember] My message at Garabandal, Spain…. “The Cup is half-full and now it is overflowing”.

Be at peace My children. Please be with me in prayer and repentance. The Warning is imminent. Be not afraid for I am with you. In the end, My Immaculate Heart will Triumph. Pray, pray and pray!

Sketch of my first physical vision of Jesus Christ
drawn by a friend as I described the visit.
His arms were towards me calling me to serve Him

Reflections

Commentary by John Martinez

“My friends, please pray and discern my testimony. I believe it is easier for each of you to understand how I received knowledge to pray, teach, and heal the people of God when I did not understand my mission

My Testimony:
John Martinez, Jr. – Spiritual Journey of Knowledge and Mission by God.

On the first visitation of God the Father, I was so overwhelmed with His Prescence that I did not know what do. My spirit and my body immediately prostrated before the Holy of Holies. I was shown my mission in life and what was to take place in the future. I felt so unworthy and tears of love and joy came upon me as my soul knew that it was God the Father. I asked for forgiveness and sought His love and mercy. I was told that I would be prepared with knowledge and wisdom from Him as I started my spiritual journey. He told me that I would receive direction from heaven, from Him. He would send His Holy Spirit, Our Blessed Mother, His holy saints and His angels to help me understand the mission and to give me an understanding of His knowledge in the “fullness of time”. This was the beginning of my spiritual journey. I realized that I knew nothing except two prayers; Our Father and Hail Mary. This happened at 3:00 am in 1979.

The following day, I went to see my pastor Father Thomas Flanagan. I shared what had taken place. I also shared with Father Tom that a few weeks before I was visited by a holy monk and he was kneeling at my feet praying for me. (I later found out that it was Padre Pio). Many holy events started to take place, and doors began opening for me in our Holy Catholic Apostolic Church. 

One day, I saw a small, beautiful Lamb, brilliantly white, who was walking towards me and then stood next to me. He radiated love and peace. No one could see him except me, and I was surprised when an elderly, holy, spiritual lady pointed out and physically saw my little companion. His face was radiant and he looked like a little boy smiling. The small lamb followed me everywhere I went. He was so cute and loving; His face looked like a little child---always smiling and protecting me. I couldn’t understand at the time, but later it was revealed what his visit and companionship were all about. He would walk with me, sit on my lap and would jump in my car as I was traveling. I loved his presence and always felt secure and blessed by it.

One Sunday afternoon in a vision, he took me to this beautiful park that was covered with lovely flowers, luscious green trees and many colorful flowers. The air was pure and holiness was in the air. He signaled at me to follow him down a small winding path. I imagined it to be paradise as He turned his little head towards me as he was going forward. When I looked in a distance, I saw a lady dressed in a beautiful white dress and an elegant blue shawl. As we came closer, I was startled and realized it was Our Blessed Mother as Our Lady of Grace. The little Lamb ran to her and she smiled with the radiance of peace and love. Our Lady hugged the little Lamb, and he smiled and kissed her. Then Our Lady said hello and told me that she had been waiting for me since I was a little baby. Her voice sounded like angelic music in harmony with the beautiful surroundings. She looked at me with a smile and told me that she had been sent by God to teach and show me the mission that was ahead of my journey. She took me aside for almost three (3) years, and I learned many spiritual teachings that opened my spirit and heart. She was preparing me for the mission that had been given to me by the Father. I was shown many things not written in books and experienced the reality of the spiritual realm. I was being given knowledge and understanding of things that I had no idea were in existence. She told me that she would always be at my side. There is much more but I need to continue.,,,, 

BACK TO MY PASTOR:
Father Thomas Flanagan

Father Tom suggested that I attend a prayer meeting at Henry De Oso Convent. I took his advice. When I walked into the prayer meeting, there were over 750 people singing in tongues, praising God in song and worship. I took a step back and said to myself, “Father Tom made a mistake; he sent me to a Protestant Church”. However, I was overjoyed and at peace as I felt the presence of the Holy Spirit. I later found out that it was a Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group. I was a little confused but happy it was Catholic.

After the prayer meeting, I met the leader of the prayer group and asked if I could help. He stopped for a moment and then asked me if I could come early and set things up by putting up chairs and other items. I agreed. 

Wow, I was so happy to help. The next several months I attended the prayer group and was learning much from the Catholic teachings that were being given by anointed people. It was in English and there were many Spanish speaking attendees that could not understand. After the prayer meeting, the Spanish speaking attendees asked if I could share with them in Spanish what had taken place. This was the beginning of my sharing the Word of God. This went on for several months and I was learning things about God, the church and spirituality. I was learning as I was translating and was very happy to see the smiles on the faces of my fellow brothers and sisters----It was a very good feeling.

I was not aware that division was taking place in the prayer group. Several of the leaders resigned and left. Dan Decelles, the prayer group leader, asked Father Tom if the prayer group could move to St, Vincent De Paul Catholic Church and Father willingly agreed. The prayer group dropped from 750 to 520. It was customary that some leaders were to sit in front of the group for discernment and other spiritual duties. I was puzzled when Dan asked me if I could join them by sitting upfront. I agreed and was upfront for a few weeks. As I was praying on one of those occasions, I had a vision of our Lady of Grace walking among the group, and She asked for me to share a word of knowledge with the group. I didn’t know what to do but was obedient to Our Lady and was puzzled because the words were not from me. Everyone started to pray and sing to God after our Lady’s message.

That evening I got a phone call from Dan Decelles. He told me that the Lord had spoken to him and that he had to resign his leadership because he was told by God that I was to take over the leadership. I was stunned. I told Dan that I did not know how to be leader, because all I knew was to put up chairs! He told not to worry because God had chosen me and that Heaven would guide and teach me. I accepted.

As prayer group leader I was responsible for ministering to over 550 individuals. I dropped to my knees and asked the Holy Trinity to help and guide me. He had given me a task for which I had little experience. Yet, I was amazed as to how I knew what had to be done without any knowledge and experience. There was some jealousy among some of the older members, and they questioned my ability to be prayer group leader. In time, however, the Lord spoke to each one, and I received complete support from everyone. Without hesitation, I called up the Renewal Center and was invited to become part of the CORE GROUP for the Archdiocese Renewal Center. Father Enda McKenna was the liaison to the Charismatic Renewal under Archbishop Patricio Flores. I found out that we had 125 Catholic parishes in the archdiocese, but we had only 5 Charismatic Prayer Groups. Again, I was puzzled.

Several months later, I received a call from Father Enda who invited me to a core meeting at the home of Deacon Alan Fitzpatrick. We were to have supper and then allow the Holy Spirit to direct us in prayer. These guys were so much in union with prayer and praise that I felt like one raisin in a bowl of oatmeal. I came to learn from them, but I received very little to take back to our prayer group. I always carried a Catholic bible, but as I went to my car after the core meeting, I remembered that I had left my bible inside the home. As I was walking up the stairs, Father Enda was walking out. He asked me, “John, what did you think of our meeting tonight”? I replied with sincerity and honesty: “Father Enda, these wonderful people are so heavenly bound that they are no earthly good”!

Father Enda asked me if I had any ideas or recommendations. I answered, “I believe I do!” (these words came out without me thinking). Father Enda told me, “See me in my office tomorrow morning at 9:00 am and tell me what your ideas are”. Wow, did I put my foot in my mouth! I started to pray and seek help from God and Our Lady. When I got home, I remembered that I had 3 pieces of whiteboard 4’x5’. As I was praying, I was writing down what was coming to my mind. After I had finished, I knew it was God leading my hands and heart.

I arrived at St. Leo’s Catholic church which was Father Enda’s parish. He came out of his office, invited me in and asked me what my ideas were. I got up and placed the presentation on an easel. After I had finished, Father Enda didn’t say a word for almost 20 minutes. I said to myself…” Well John, you blew it.” There was nothing but silence and the sound of my heartbeat. Father Enda got up, came over to my chair and spoke “John, congratulations, you are now my assistant and the Director of the Charismatic Renewal for the Archdioceses of San Antonio.”

As Director to the Charismatic Renewal, I visited every parish in the archdiocese of San Antonio. Within one year, we had 125 Prayer Groups in the Archdiocese of San Antonio. I was then given a dream and a scripture passage from the gospel of John 17: “I pray that they all may be one, Father, as You and I are one”. I was directed to bring all His people together at one place on the feast of Pentecost in 1981.

My friends, I share this short narrative about my spiritual journey to let everyone know that God is not looking for people with all types of abilities. He chooses those who, like David, the little Shephard, seek only the Heart of God and then all knowledge will be given to you.

To be continued…. 

Commentary by Todd St.Romain

Only two years ago, I was led by the Holy Spirit to go to Fredericksburg Texas along with two of my dear friends in Christ to meet John Martinez. We were hoping to learn from him and that maybe he would share some of his testimony with us to help us in our spiritual journey. John shared with us that a part of his mission was to start up a Non-Profit called Holy Family Apostolic Sanctuary and he asked us if we would be willing to do it. We were caught off guard by this request, and we told him that we would think about it and pray about it. After a novena to St.Therese of Lisieux we were convicted to go ahead and start up Holy Family Apostolic Sanctuary (HFAS).

After the startup I spent months with John and Jim Fifth organizing all of John’s past messages from heaven as well as some of the teachings that had been shared with him on our website. In spring of 2025 God spoke to John about HFAS hosting a Charismatic Retreat in Fredericksburg, TX and we quickly began the planning process. I felt like John when he first joined the charismatic group putting up chairs, unqualified, but happy to be able to help. The first retreat was held in September 2025 in Fredericksburg TX and the venue was full. God poured out the Holy Spirit on all who were in attendance in a powerful way. People experienced healing and spiritual awakening!

In April 2026 we held a second retreat in Malvern PA and once again there was an outpouring of the Holy Spirit that produced much fruit in those who were in attendance. It seems undeniable that The Lord wants to bring people to a new faith in the presence of the Holy Spirit and to receive what God wants to do in them, a new kind of life lived in a fuller power of God. He wants us to turn away from everything that is incompatible with the Christian life and prepare us to ask in faith for the full life of the Spirit. 

October 23 – 25, 2026 we will be hosting our third retreat in Alexandria, LA. Jesus is waiting for you to join us so that he can freely pour out the Holy Spirit and release the gifts that you originally received at Baptism and at Confirmation. Allow us to assist you in breaking the barriers that block these gifts and experience the Power of the Holy Spirit in your life. 

The rest is history and my Mission is to take the Holy Catholic Gospel to the Four Corners of the Earth and to Teach, Train, Pray and Heal those that are seeking to become servants of God.

“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned everyone to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all”