November 23, 1907
✞ If the soul suffers distractions at Communion, it is a sign that she has not given herself completely to God.
Volume 8 — Entry 19
This evening, the Virgin Mary appeared all dressed in white. The mantle that enveloped her was also white, broad, and the same mantle also covered her head. On her head, Mother had a crown of twelve very bright stars. She had her arms outstretched as a sign of welcome. In her right hand was a long rosary, white as light, that went almost down to her feet. In her left hand was a small open book; the wind was turning the pages quickly.
Mother’s bare feet were placed on the globe. The globe was shrouded in a large gray cloud. Mother slipped a part of her mantle and covered the world. Praise be to Jesus Christ…
Dear children, thank you for being here, thank you for welcoming and responding to my call by hastening here to my blessed woods. My children, this evening I again come to ask you for prayer — prayer for this world that is increasingly in the grip of the forces of evil. My children, I ask for prayer for my beloved Church, that she would not lose her true Magisterium. Pray much for the Church — not only for the universal Church, but also for your local Church.
Beloved children, my heart is pierced and I suffer greatly on seeing how much evil is being done. Pray much for my chosen and favored sons [priests]; do not judge, but pray! Do not make judges of yourselves, but pray. Fill your mouths with blessings; unfortunately many are quick to judge. My children, judgment belongs to God alone: He is the only true judge.
My children, you see how much evil there is in the world. Yet all this is not willed by God, but by the wickedness of men who want to take God’s place. Pray, my children, and when you feel weight and weariness assailing you, place everything in my Immaculate Heart. Entrust yourselves to me and do not fear: I will carry you to safety in the arms of my and your Jesus. Please, children, listen to me!
Then Mother spread her arms wide and prayed over those present. Finally she blessed everyone.
In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.