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DevotedChild
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Sounds beautiful.
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scoobydoo6v92
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Nope she never appeared to me. and I ask her to pray for me, nothing changes and therefore I have come to the conclusion that she has no use for me cause I have heard that her prayers are never refused. So don’t know what to say. I love her and believe in her and the Catholic teachings on her. But she has never appeared to me. I am extremely happy for all of you who have, that in it’s self is hope that she does care. take it from someone that never had it happen. . it must be one of the greatest gifts.
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DevotedChild
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Most people never See her but most of us do experience her presence at some point in our lives. She does care for you and hears you and wants to answer your prayers but sometimes we ask for things that may not be best for us and as our Mother she knows, as well as God too, what is best for us and what will make us truly happy. Never give up hope.
God Bless.
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scoobydoo6v92
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I know what you mean, but it is everything, Everything I ask for don’t come to fruition What I ask for are basic needs. nothing that is immoral. I also pray for my heart’s desire and nothing. But I keep hoping Mary will pray for me. I want to feel her love so bad but never know. maybe it will happen.
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katholicchik
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I had a dream after my grandpa passed as well. My mom had told me that he had appeared in a dream to her and it was so real and he was so radiant. My uncle said the same thing. Then my aunt had a dream. I got mad and prayed he better come to me too!! A couple nights later I had the most real dream of him ever where I actually could feel and smell him; I said in the dream I liked him this way better because he could be with me anytime.
In all of our dreams he was radiantly happy but didn’t speak. It made me happy
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katholicchik
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That is similar to my dream as well. Our Lady handed me the baby Jesus to hold. After I took him, I woke up.
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DevotedChild
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Beautiful. Im jealous of you. I saw her with the Christ child but I never got to hold him. She just spoke to me in latin, so I didnt understand what she said. I still dont but I hope to hear from her again so that I may use my tools to understand her.
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Yma
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Mary has never appeared to me, but she stayed with me while my mom was dying. That summer I prayed and prayed that Jesus would spare my mom’s life, but in my heart I felt God saying no, but that it would be okay, because it was just her time to go.
When I felt angry, sad, alone… Mary always sent me a sign that she was there with me & that it was going to be okay. I would immediately feel at peace. I would ALWAYS come across a blue butterfly of some kind. On a card or a picture it would just stand out at that precise minute.
(FYI> The significance of a blue butterfly comes from appearances of Mary in South America. A woman there has seen Mary there, & every time Our Mother leaves, there are blue butterflies left behind, that are not native to that area.)
Also she, with the help of God, helped me to deliver my daughter naturally. At the point of no return in her birth, we said the Hail Mary, & immediately I was able to handle the contractions with a new strength! My husband was amazed as well. She came a short time later We named her Mary.
I love our Mother… She is incredibly special to me.
When I felt angry, sad, alone… Mary always sent me a sign that she was there with me & that it was going to be okay. I would immediately feel at peace. I would ALWAYS come across a blue butterfly of some kind. On a card or a picture it would just stand out at that precise minute.
(FYI> The significance of a blue butterfly comes from appearances of Mary in South America. A woman there has seen Mary there, & every time Our Mother leaves, there are blue butterflies left behind, that are not native to that area.)
Also she, with the help of God, helped me to deliver my daughter naturally. At the point of no return in her birth, we said the Hail Mary, & immediately I was able to handle the contractions with a new strength! My husband was amazed as well. She came a short time later
We named her Mary.I love our Mother… She is incredibly special to me.
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erine
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Yes I saw her. First she showed me her soul before revealing herself and I asked in awe “who are you!?” because that level of beauty does not exist in the natural world. Then she said “I am your mother” and appeared in a beautiful dress. Then later as O.L. of Fatima. I see her a lot still but never so vivid that I experienced her soul in my room and saw its beauty. I see why she is the direct path to Christ. She holds Him in her womb still in a sense and we can hide in her womb and under her mantle as a way to be close to Christ without totally burning in His perfect light from our sins.
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erine
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Yes I saw her. First she showed me her soul before revealing her identity. It was a soul coming towards me through time and space and as she got closer the beauty increased. I was aware of the “weight” of her presence as a fully alive human not as a ghost or image. But a beauty like no other human save the Son of God. I asked in astonishment “who are you!?” because that level of beauty does not exist in the natural world. Then she said “I am your mother” and appeared in a beautiful dress. Then later as O.L. of Fatima. I see her a lot still but never so vivid that I experienced her soul in my room and saw its beauty. I see why she is the direct path to Christ. She holds Him in her womb still in a sense and we can hide in her womb and under her mantle as a way to be close to Christ without totally burning in His perfect light from our sins.
This experience increased my already intense devotion to her. And in moments of doubt I remember that beauty and how my soul knew right away this level of beauty could not exist naturally but was the work of God.
This experience increased my already intense devotion to her. And in moments of doubt I remember that beauty and how my soul knew right away this level of beauty could not exist naturally but was the work of God.
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Robert_Sock
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Yes, the Virgin Mary appeared to me in a vision I had at church, but I consider it personal and thus cannot discuss it. It basically concerned The Virgin Mary revealing to me that my sins were forgiven and that I should not sin again.
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cart
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She has appeared to many people around the world. I don’t remember who said it, but I remember what was said, " If you want to learn about the Virgin Mary, ask a Theologian, but if you want to get to know her, ask the people." The Virgin Mary is our appointed and loving mother. Just like we have a natural mother, we also have a supernatural one. She is constantly interceding before her son for our sake. She never gives up on us, and with her son’s permission and in complete union with the will of God, she may communicate with us through signal graces, dreams, interior words/feelings, or apparitions. The fact that she appears to someone is not indicative of that person’s holiness or salvation. In some cases it may be for the opposite reason. Whatever the case, God’s words are never in vain, and as our appointed mother by God, her words are also never in vain. Will the person receiving the apparition etc have an immediate conversion? Not necessarily, but it will always be for the good of the person who receives these gifts, and or those around him or her. God is perfect, therefore he is also perfectly just. He will never give someone more than what the person deserves. An apparition of the Virgin Mary is a gift beyond words, but only God knows why he allows it to happen. If it comes from God and not Satan, it must serve God’s plan, wether it’s at personal level, or on a greater scale. Remember for Jesus, each one of us is important enough to die on the cross.
Two verses come to mind (1) “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe.” (2) “For everyone to whom much is given, of him shall much be required.” It is a great responsibility to receive such graces, and we will be held to a higher standard if we do, for we have now seen. It’s ok to want to see, but it’s not necessary. Wanting to see the Virgin Mary is natural, specially if you have a close relationship with her son, but we must not become miracle hunters instead of spiritual hunters. Our spirituality is what unites us to God, not how many miracles we have witnessed or received from Him. Having said all this, I will now openly say yes, I have had a personal apparition, not sure if it was a dream or if it happened while I was awake.
I was not a practicing Catholic at the time, I had been baptized and received my first communion thanks to a family member, but never went to mass. When she appeared I was around 18, pregnant and alone. Around a year before that I had decided to have an abortion, I was fine with it, but the night before my Doctor’s appointment, I was trying to fall asleep and suddenly I saw some golden gates opening, then I heard someone call my name and said, " The gates of hell are not opened for you yet, but it depends on you." I immediately opened my eyes and felt an evil presence in my room. I was terrified, but I was paralyzed, couldn’t move an inch. It was as if the air in the room was heavy, I finally broke free and ran into the living room. I did not have the abortion the next day. My father was not happy with this decision. Some time before that, I remember having heard someone refer to the Virgin Mary as their mother, and saying to myself " I need one, so I guess I will also ask her to be my mother" not expecting anything in return. I had a normal pregnancy. I fell in love with my unborn c, but a few days before my scheduled C-Section, I saw the Virgin Mary standing outside my bedroom’s door. I looked at her, but did not say anything. I was not scared, I was more puzzled than anything. She called my name and asked me to go with her. She took me to the room I had prepared for my daughter, and told me that we needed to pack her things, almost as if to show me that where she was going, she would not be cold, hungry etc. I asked her why, she responded, because she wants to come with me. I did not ask why after that. It was as though I trusted her. The next day I remember waking up, telling my mother what had occurred, and immediately rushed to the Hospital. I requested an emergency ultrasound, I told the Doctor that I knew something was wrong. She said, “There is nothing wrong with you or the baby.” She wanted me to calm down, so she performed the ultrasound. The Doctor confirmed my suspicions. They sent me to surgery. During surgery I heard a male voice, which said " Don’t worry, everything will be ok" I immediately felt a strange peace come over me, but it was soon shattered when I found out that the baby had been born with Trisomy 18. She was baptized and died soon after. A few days later, I suffered from a brain stroke and was paralyzed from my left side. Some say its a miracle, others say its luck, but I fully recovered from my stroke, even physically. Long story short, I did not become religious after this experience. That is why I say, seeing is not the goal. It was not until 18 years later that I finally became a practicing Catholic, thanks again to our mother’s love for sinners like me, our Lord’s lost sheep, but that’s another story. I have been a practicing Catholic for 3 years now, and one day while praying the Rosary, I finally understood why “Daniela” my daughter, wanted to go with the Virgin Mary. You see, this was an act of love, she died to this world, but she is now more alive than ever, she is a Saint. With her being so close to our Lord’s heart, I’m sure my conversion has something to do with her prayers. I feel that Saint Daniela went to heaven to intercede on my behalf. I have had other personal experiences, although not often or of the same kind. I may not be a theologian, or even deserving of any grace, but I am a testimony of His mercy and love for poor sinners.
Two verses come to mind (1) “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe.” (2) “For everyone to whom much is given, of him shall much be required.” It is a great responsibility to receive such graces, and we will be held to a higher standard if we do, for we have now seen. It’s ok to want to see, but it’s not necessary. Wanting to see the Virgin Mary is natural, specially if you have a close relationship with her son, but we must not become miracle hunters instead of spiritual hunters. Our spirituality is what unites us to God, not how many miracles we have witnessed or received from Him. Having said all this, I will now openly say yes, I have had a personal apparition, not sure if it was a dream or if it happened while I was awake.
I was not a practicing Catholic at the time, I had been baptized and received my first communion thanks to a family member, but never went to mass. When she appeared I was around 18, pregnant and alone. Around a year before that I had decided to have an abortion, I was fine with it, but the night before my Doctor’s appointment, I was trying to fall asleep and suddenly I saw some golden gates opening, then I heard someone call my name and said, " The gates of hell are not opened for you yet, but it depends on you." I immediately opened my eyes and felt an evil presence in my room. I was terrified, but I was paralyzed, couldn’t move an inch. It was as if the air in the room was heavy, I finally broke free and ran into the living room. I did not have the abortion the next day. My father was not happy with this decision. Some time before that, I remember having heard someone refer to the Virgin Mary as their mother, and saying to myself " I need one, so I guess I will also ask her to be my mother" not expecting anything in return. I had a normal pregnancy. I fell in love with my unborn c, but a few days before my scheduled C-Section, I saw the Virgin Mary standing outside my bedroom’s door. I looked at her, but did not say anything. I was not scared, I was more puzzled than anything. She called my name and asked me to go with her. She took me to the room I had prepared for my daughter, and told me that we needed to pack her things, almost as if to show me that where she was going, she would not be cold, hungry etc. I asked her why, she responded, because she wants to come with me. I did not ask why after that. It was as though I trusted her. The next day I remember waking up, telling my mother what had occurred, and immediately rushed to the Hospital. I requested an emergency ultrasound, I told the Doctor that I knew something was wrong. She said, “There is nothing wrong with you or the baby.” She wanted me to calm down, so she performed the ultrasound. The Doctor confirmed my suspicions. They sent me to surgery. During surgery I heard a male voice, which said " Don’t worry, everything will be ok" I immediately felt a strange peace come over me, but it was soon shattered when I found out that the baby had been born with Trisomy 18. She was baptized and died soon after. A few days later, I suffered from a brain stroke and was paralyzed from my left side. Some say its a miracle, others say its luck, but I fully recovered from my stroke, even physically. Long story short, I did not become religious after this experience. That is why I say, seeing is not the goal. It was not until 18 years later that I finally became a practicing Catholic, thanks again to our mother’s love for sinners like me, our Lord’s lost sheep, but that’s another story. I have been a practicing Catholic for 3 years now, and one day while praying the Rosary, I finally understood why “Daniela” my daughter, wanted to go with the Virgin Mary. You see, this was an act of love, she died to this world, but she is now more alive than ever, she is a Saint. With her being so close to our Lord’s heart, I’m sure my conversion has something to do with her prayers. I feel that Saint Daniela went to heaven to intercede on my behalf. I have had other personal experiences, although not often or of the same kind. I may not be a theologian, or even deserving of any grace, but I am a testimony of His mercy and love for poor sinners.
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Lost_Sheep
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Not me personally, but she appeared once to my grandfather. I have no reason to doubt his word.
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danonwaveland
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Dear cart,
Thank you for sharing your testimony. May our Lord and His Blessed Mother continue to bless you – and all of us – with their love.
And welcome to Catholic Answers!
God bless,
Dan
Thank you for sharing your testimony. May our Lord and His Blessed Mother continue to bless you – and all of us – with their love.
And welcome to Catholic Answers!
God bless,
Dan
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jarn98
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I have never told this before but yes, it was on a Friday during Lent 2011.I was especially determined to make a more meaningful Lent that year, and had begun daily rosary, scripture reading etc although I was not experiencing any particular crisis. That night I had returned from the Stations and dozed off on the couch while watching TV. I awoke (or had a profoundly vivid dream), a soft warm feminine presence was standing next to the couch near my head. She stroked my hair and kissed my cheek-I have never felt such love, comfort and peace. Then an older nun (short and stocky in dark blue habit, like Sisters of the Immaculate Conception) made her leave-it was clear that they were on their way someplace and just happened to stumble across me in their travels. It was also made clear to me that the nun did not approve of this detour to see me, the nun did feel I was worthy of the visit (I definitely was not worthy) and bustled her away. The name Catherine was associated with this nun.
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Murmurs
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I can’t say I have ever experienced her appearing by me, but once, about two years ago when things were particularly confusing and upsetting in my life, I think, or I know, she was there. I lit a candle at the statue of Our Lady of Fatima at my church, and even before I had placed it, I felt something like a warm, gentle hand on my shoulder, kind of squeezing it tenderly, and there was this sort of happy glow that gently spread through my body from that point, resolving into that sort of comforting feeling from being embraced softly from behind. There was certainly no one else around, at least in the body of the church. I just felt, held, there, about 30-40 seconds maybe, and then it ebbed quickly away. I’ve never felt anything like it before, or since; and having entrusted my particular problems to her, they did resolve for the best, very quickly afterwards.
I love her, as my Mother, and as the Mother of God.
O Mary, Queen of Peace, pray for us.
I love her, as my Mother, and as the Mother of God.
O Mary, Queen of Peace, pray for us.
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Darcey78
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Hi, i am a huge devotee of our lady and off late i have been very muddled with a guy i was seeing for about 2 years. he was stringing me along and was happy to be spending time with him etc but yet kept denying we were an item. but everytime i prayed for our lord to keep him away, he keeps coming back. anyway, i said the 9 Days Novena to our lady for guidance and after the 9 days i had a dream that i was in my hometown parish at the Feast of our Lady and this guy was there and he kept trying to stand close to me but i stood at the front of the church quietly. i also wanted to follow the procession of our lady and he kept stading beside me. i dont know what this means as there is no sign of him ever owning up to what he is feeling. the feast of our lady is 13th Sept. what should i do? i am not too sure how to read into this dream. please advise?
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toddy
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I sure Holy Mary speaks like crystal with child voice.
She occasionally appears in the images of Perpetual Mary or Lady of Medjugore and alike in the day visions or in the dream visions. The one I always saw at Holy Hill, Conyers, GA is the bright white or golden light or the vision form.
She responded to my latest prayers for the smooth moving and carrying all belongs to new home. She told me exactly the numbers of trips I need.
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toddy
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Always keep faith, the Lord would bless the guy to follow you.
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Darcey78
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Thanks Toddy but not too sure if its giving me an indication or a direction. i have started saying the Novena again to our lady for guidance and the following day i got a response from you. I spoke to a priest and he advised that i am wasting my time.
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Hi, i am a huge devotee of our lady and off late i have been very muddled with a guy i was seeing for about 2 years. he was stringing me along and was happy to be spending time with him etc but yet kept denying we were an item. but everytime i prayed for our lord to keep him away, he keeps coming back. anyway, i said the 9 Days Novena to our lady for guidance and after the 9 days i had a dream that i was in my hometown parish at the Feast of our Lady and this guy was there and he kept trying to stand close to me but i stood at the front of the church quietly. i also wanted to follow the procession of our lady and he kept stading beside me. i dont know what this means as there is no sign of him ever owning up to what he is feeling. the feast of our lady is 13th Sept. what should i do? i am not too sure how to read into this dream. please advise?
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Hi, i am a huge devotee of our lady and off late i have been very muddled with a guy i was seeing for about 2 years. he was stringing me along and was happy to be spending time with him etc but yet kept denying we were an item. but everytime i prayed for our lord to keep him away, he keeps coming back. anyway, i said the 9 Days Novena to our lady for guidance and after the 9 days i had a dream that i was in my hometown parish at the Feast of our Lady and this guy was there and he kept trying to stand close to me but i stood at the front of the church quietly. i also wanted to follow the procession of our lady and he kept stading beside me. i dont know what this means as there is no sign of him ever owning up to what he is feeling. the feast of our lady is 13th Sept. what should i do? i am not too sure how to read into this dream. please advise?
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