Saturday, June 21, 2014

Memoirs of a Spanish Country Priest (Chapter VI)




CHAPTER VI
The Children in the Normal State
I have studied closely, and at great length, the four children in their normal state, and I possess numerous and interesting motion pictures and photographs. My conclusions are definite: This affair does not in any way involve young girls who are sick or showing abnormal symptoms. I say this in all honesty, referring the reader to various doctors who have performed their profession on the site with impartiality.
I can speak with knowledge of their behavior at home, at the harvest, in the pastures, in the village, during play, on the way to school, at the church, at other places. My camera and my glance followed or caught them everywhere.
They play, run, jump, laugh, like the other young girls of the village. They love innocent jokes, especially Conchita, resembling in that way her mother Aniceta in her youth. However, two things make them markedly different: their retirement at church, even when they pray as rapidly as all the other people; and remarkable modesty. They wear skirts for their age, but always sit with striking reserve. One can never reproach them for the least indiscretion with regard to feminine purity. In this matter, their modesty was pushed to the extreme. They were molded to such virtue by the Virgin herself. It is sufficient to recall the ecstasies to remember how — in postures sometimes surprising to the observers not forewarned — they concerned themselves with the proper placement of their clothes.
The attentions and even the preferences that were shown to her three companions, and especially to Conchita, whom she liked so much to be with, caused — it seems — much harm to Mari Cruz. These gave her an inferiority complex and frustration, which still remains. The gifts were for the others and especially for Conchita whom she liked very much. Did not the two of them line up two abreast from the start of the apparitions?
Why did the visitors always act this way with regard to Mari Cruz? Because she had less apparitions than the others? Because she had no more after September 11, 1962, as she still admits now at certain times. For other motives also? One day it will be known.
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In any case, I repeat without hesitation: In their day-to-day life, the visionaries were simple, obedient, charitable — especially Mari Cruz, who has remained that way — hardworking, humble, pure, worthy of example. If they acquired faults that they did not have at the start, the visitors are responsible; that’s my conviction.

Thursday, June 19, 2014

THE MYSTERIES OF GARABANDAL

THE MYSTERIES OF GARABANDAL







DEATH OF LONG ISLAND MAN TIED TO ALLEGED SPANISH APPARITIONS PUTS ACCENT
ON A HOST OF MYSTERIES

















































Garabandal
has always been a supreme mystery.

















I visited there in the early 1990s, staying at a
bed-and-breakfast owned by the uncle of reputed seer Conchita Gonzalez -- a
wonderful man in this exquisitely beautiful, towering spot in the Cantabrian
Mountains of north-central Spain. At one point during the day, I was the
only pilgrim there (later joined by an American).

















Something surely happened here. Four children often fell to
their knees, saying they were seeing the Blessed Mother. I later interviewed
one (Mari Loli Lafleur) and briefly spoke with two others (Conchita and Jacinta
González). They'd had an estimated 2,000 alleged apparitions from July 2, 1961,
to November 13, 1965. And there were plenty of prophecies, including
messages about a coming great "warning," great "miracle" (to be
seen there at a spot called the Pines) and a great chastisement -- a
template similar in some ways to messages that would later emanate from Medjugorje in
former Yugoslavia (where the visionaries, isolated in this then-Communist
nation, not only had never heard of Garabandal, but also had not heard of
places such as Fatima and Lourdes).


Important Information from The Workers of Our Lady of Mount Carmel de Garabandal

The Workers of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Garabandal
June 19, 2014

Dear Friends,

The Workers of Our Lady of Mount Carmel de Garabandal Inc. advise of the passing of our founder, Joey Lomangino, who died of a heart attack in his home at 10:30AM Wednesday, June 18. Joey died peacefully in the presence of his family.

This organization remains committed to the work and legacy of Joey Lomangino and will maintain our website -www.garabandal.us- and YouTube channel without alteration.

All communication from the Workers of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in New York originates from our official email address - workers@garabandal.us

Please keep the Lomangino family in your prayers at this time.

In Union of Prayer,

The Workers of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Lindenhurst, NY USA
P.O. Box 606, Lindenhurst, NY 11757-0606
Garabandal

Blessed is your Name Joey Lomangino

Blessed is your Name Joey Lomangino - garabandalnews.overblog.com

From Aviso:

My dear Brothers, today is a Special Day for all of us and especially for all the Garabandalist, yes, we have lost one of our Great Garabandalist if not the greatest one, a soldier of our Lady of Garabandal, a man of Faith who bring Garababandal to the world through is New York Center, Joey Lomangino himself, as I said to my brother Glenn, in 2010 a person from the Village told me about this possibility, that time it was also for me difficult to understand the reason but now 4 years later, it's easier and a Great sign of the proximity of the events after the works around the Pines.

Of course we have to wait now and more than ever and from those who were waiting for this kind of news strong attacks but we will receive any attacks as a blessing Cross, so I, Aviso and before God want to reconfirm despite this news about Joey that Garabandal is not only true but the main Key of the next months and years, what we will see with our own eyes will prove itself, I think today also about Conchita but I am not worry for her at all, especially the fact knowing that our Lady of Fatima will take care of her, she has only 1 last cross regarding Garabandal and surely she will take this Cross till the end then we will meet each others at the 9 pines soon but there at the 9 Pines only.



http://garabandalnews.overblog.com/2013/12/garabandal-fact-and-rumors.html#

Deleted Funeral arrangements

Sorry, but the family asked that I delete the funeral arrangements for Joey Lomangino.

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

JOEY LOMANGINO HAS PASSED AWAY (RIP+) JUNE 18, 2014

Joey with Padre Pio

June 18,2014 - Joey Lomangino
53 years ago today, St. Michael the Arch Angel appeared in Garabandal. Today unfortunately, this is not as happy an occasion. It is with a broken heart, and the immense sadness that I regretfully announce the passing away of Joey Lomangino. I have confirmed this story with family, friends and Conchita.
As I am still in shock, I will have nothing more to say at this time, other than referring to a prophecy and the bible. On December 6, 1962,Conchita had a 90 minute ecstasy around 5:30 in the afternoon after which, she provided two more pieces of information regarding the Miracle: 1) One day, before the Miracle, something will happen that will cause many people to stop believing in the apparitions of Garabandal. The doubts and desertions will not be due to an excessive delay of the Miracle.

I cannot answer if Joey had the same experience of seeing the Miracle as Padre Pio did, just prior to his death, or with his new heavenly eyes, only God knows.
I thank God for the priviledge of knowing Joey,and working side by side with him.I still believe in the prophecies of the Warning, Miracle,and Chastisement. I ask you all to pray for Joey.

"For My thoughts are not your thoughts nor your ways My ways. For as the heavens are exalted above the earth, so are My ways exalted above your ways, and My thoughts above your thoughts." (Is. 55: 8-9)


My comment:
I've prayed every day for over 40 years for Joey Lomangino. I'll always remember those early days when he gave those conferences in the basement of his home and I was part of the team, welcoming those who came. May he rest in peace+ I hope to see him soon in heaven!

The most important is not the prophecies but the MESSAGE and the need to COMPLY.

Lecture given by the Garabandal Spanish diffuser D. Jose Luis Lopez de San Roman in the city of Huesca (Spain) where he refers to the prophecies in the apparitions of Garabandal:
 
"The Warning, the Miracle and the Punishment"

 See text and video Conference in SPANISH:
www.virgendegarabandal.com/conferencia_jose_luis.htm 

Jose Luis has been spreading the news about the apparitions of Garabandal in Spain since 1968. He has met and talked many times with the visionaries.
 
In this lecture, José Luís reveals what he heard directly from the visionaries.

He begins saying that the most important is not the prophecies but the MESSAGE and the need to COMPLY.
 
   
 José Luís with Conchita in N.Y.  /   with Mari Loli   /   with Jacinta   /   with Conchita in Garabandal

Some excerpts from the words of José Luís in the video:
 

. We must build on what it has already happened to believe that the Blessed. Virgin has appeared in Garabandal.
 
. It was said that Garabandal was a "girls game", and yes, it is true, but a girls game with our Most Blessed Lady, because they played with Our Lady also.
 
. I do not understand the desire to deny and destroy the apparitions of
Garabandal. The message has never been condemned, because there is nothing reprehensible about it.
 
. For me there isn't any story like Garabandal. The Virgin visited all the houses, meet the demands of the pilgrims, kissed the crucifix, kissed religious objects etc.

. I personally think that the miracle will come, but we don't deserve it because we  haven't been paying attention to the Virgin's message.
 
 . What I will say is nothing new. I will adhere to safe things;
. The description of "The Warning", the natural phenomenon produced as much noise as light,  Mari Loli said, "There will be a tremendous silence."
 
. Coinciding with this phenomena, there will be an illumination of our conscience, as a personal judgment, a revelation of our sins. It will be an inner purification and suffering.   It will be a preparation for "The Miracle."
 
. Conchita doesn't know the date of "The Warning".  Mari Loli knew the date of "The Warning", but she took it with her to Heaven.  I talked with Mari Loli, who was with her sister Sari at her home, she said that  at the time of   "The Warning", it will be a time of religious persecution that we cannot go to Mass at church. She said, we can still go to Mass. Since 1968, I heard of seers who have announced the imminent Warning, but it still can't come until this happens.

. I believe in "The Warning". Conchita told me personally that "The Warning  will come at a time when Spain and the world will need it more than now!". Things will get worse and religious persecution will begin. "The Warning" will be the announcement that we have reached the End of Times.
 
. The prophesy of the Popes hasn't failed.  The Virgin said "four popes" and one did not count because he would have a very small reign; and therefore  Conchita didn't count it and that was the reason for "3 Popes."
(Note: This is witnessed and documented in the book of the German Albert Weber «Garabandal, Der Zeigefinger Gottes» and friend of Conchita, written long before the death of John Paul II. Albert Weber affirms that the Virgin said "4 Popes", but that one wasn't counted as previously explained). For more information go to www.virgendegarabandal.com/RJM/lospapas.htm 
 
. I never ask a seer because of curiosity, only to confirm.
 
. "The Miracle" will coincide with the celebration of a Holy Martyr related to the Eucharist. The Virgin didn't tell Conchita the day of "The Miracle" will be the day of a Saint. The Virgin told Conchita the exact date of "The Miracle" and Conchita located the date in the calendar set in the kitchen of her house.  This is how Conchita found out the name of the Holy Martyr related to the Eucharist. Conchita told Father Luna, "is a saint with a very rare name."

 
 . "The Miracle" will coincide with an important event for the Church that has never happened in Conchita's life. I do not like to speculate, but she says it could be the union of the Churches. Churches split precisely the July 16, 1054, the date of the Virgen del Carmen. And Garabandal is the Virgin del Carmen. It could be just a  conjecture.
(Note: The Virgin said that because of "The Miracle", the churches would join).
 
. The Miracle will take place in Garabandal and it will be seen by everyone who is in Garabandal or in the mountains surrounding Garabandal.
(Note: more precisely Garabandal Pines}
 
Upon request, Conchita asked the Virgin for a particular person (an alleged psychic who was said to be false), and the Virgin said "He's my son".
 
. "The Miracle" will be something that will look marvelous in Heaven. It will last about 15 minutes

. There is one fact: "The Woman clothed with the Sun of the Apocalypse". We visited the Father Lucio Rodrigo, professor of theology at the University of Comillas, who taught many Spanish bishops, and showed us a print that was always in the pocket of his robe and said "in this print, Conchita tells me about "The Miracle" and she doesn't say "saw him", she says wonderful (does not say "see"). We told him: Father, Conchita has said that it will not be an apparition of the Virgin. And Father Lucio Rodrigo said: Not as an apparition, but as it would appear in the sky a very large image of the wonderful and marvelous Virgin and the woman clothed with the sun...
(Note: It confirms the intimate relationship of the apparitions of Garabandal with the Apocalypse. See: “El Ojo de Dios”: ww.virgendegarabandal.com/elojodedios.htm

 
. Coinciding with that wonderful fact that everyone will see, the sick will be healed, atheists and unbelievers will be converted, and there will be no doubt that "The Miracle" is made by God. Conchita will announce it 8 days in advance from wherever she would be.
 
. To me there is a guarantee: 2 people have seen the Miracle. Father Luis M. Andreu and Padre Pio. The two, hours before their death.
 
. Before the Miracle, there will be few who believe and Garabandal will be difficult to reach for the Miracle (As per a locution received by Conchita from Jesus).

 
. Then the second phase of the Miracle: a miraculous sign will be permanent in the Pines. It will be visible but intangible (like a column of smoke, like a light, do not know). Something that will last until the end of the world.
 
. When I was a second time in Medjugorje, (1989), I asked Mirjana about Garabandal. She had not ever heard of Garabandal, so I took  the opportunity to tell her and I said:  Have you heard of this intangible signal to the end of the world? She said: "The Virgin has promised also a signal, but this signal will be strong, tangible and lasts until the end of the world but it will be something you can touch".  The Virgin has not promised the same signal at Garabandal and at  Medjugorje.
 
. "The punishment" will be conditional. I actually call it "purification". God will purify humanity. It is God's direct intervention conditional on the response of men after "The Warning" and "The Miracle."
 
. One fact in Garabandal: "The night of screams." The Madonna taught a vision of "The Punishment" and the girl's screams were so terrifying that's why they call it that. Such was the impression of the people who heard the girls, that all the people went to confession. The girls saw he punishment and I, also, I presume, the evils that preceded "The Warning", since there is talk of religious persecution, martyrdom.
 
. Conchita asks Jesus: "What is the reason for "The Miracle?" And responds "to convert many people, to convert the ENTIRE WORLD and that way everyone will love Our Hearts." That's why
it will be the greatest miracle that God will work for the world.
What  it is announcing is the triumph and reign of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary.
. What it is announcing is a purification for we to get to Its triumph and reign. "In the end my Immaculate Heart will triumph", "Russia will be converted," and "you will be given a time of peace."
 
. It's like labor pains: to come before the Messianic age. It has to be a great purification.
 
. Garabandal is a message of hope. There will be a Warning and a Miracle to prepare.
 
                         - Translated by Mr. and Mrs. Sala (Marriage) -THANK YOU!!!- and Sr. Aurelio


A.M.G.D.  y la  B.V.M.
(A Mayor Gloria de Dios y la Bienaventurada Virgen María)
Estas páginas están dedicadas a nuestra Madre del Cielo
y a D. Rafael Jardón Méndez (1946-2011)