Do Not Be Afraid of the Cross

This evening, the Virgin Mary appeared all dressed in white; the cloak wrapped around her was also white and covered her head. On her head she had a crown of twelve shining stars. The Virgin Mary had her hands clasped in prayer, and in them she was holding a long holy rosary, white as light, going down almost to her feet, which were bare and rested upon the world. The world was enveloped by a great gray cloud. Mother’s face looked worried, but she had a beautiful smile, as if she wanted to hide her sorrow.

May Jesus Christ be praised.

My beloved children, I come to you as your mother and the mother of all humanity. My heart is pierced with sorrow because of the sins that are committed in the world and the offenses that wound the Heart of my Son Jesus, for through sin you reject His love. Children, this evening I invite you again to pray for the conversion of sinners and for my beloved Church.

(The Virgin Mary bowed her head and paused for a long time in silence).

I pray with you and for you, and I ask you to join me in prayer to implore my Son Jesus for the gift of peace for this world, which is so threatened today. Children, be witnesses of my love and remain in my love. My children, live in prayer; let your life be prayer. Keep watch with me in prayer and contemplation. Children, do not be afraid of trials! Difficult times await you, but I am close to you. I ask you to be men and women of prayer and silence. Bend your knees before my Son, who is present, alive, and true in the blessed sacrament of the altar. It is in silence that Jesus speaks to your heart. My little children, say your ‘yes’ today. Be receptive to God’s love, attentive to His calls. Like clay in the potter’s hands, let yourselves be molded. He wishes to shape each of you with love. My children, my Son Jesus gave His life for you. He is your salvation.

At this point, the Virgin Mary said to me:

Look, my daughter.

I saw a great light, and in that light I saw the risen Jesus with the marks of the Passion.

The Virgin Mary said:

My children, do not be afraid of the cross. When it comes, God is near you and gives you the strength to carry it. Offer it with love, united to that of Jesus, and your little cross becomes love that saves – for you and for others.

Then I entrusted to Our Lady all those who had entrusted themselves to my prayers. In conclusion, the Virgin Mary gave her blessing. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.