This is a time of great, great graces - God is moving in an incredible way touching hearts and souls bringing his children home. The veil has become thinner and, as the darkness has deepened, so grace abounds more. I expect soon that despite the coming tribulations and chastisements there may be an outpouring of the spirit and even a manifestation of Christ in all of our lives -- God is so, so close ----
I asked the chat gpt about the time of grace and here is what it showed based on marian apparitions messages, please summarize what the time of grace is ChatGPT said: In the context of Marian apparitions, the "time of grace" refers to a special period granted by God, through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, during which: Humanity is given the opportunity to repent, convert, and return to God. God's mercy is especially abundant, allowing for personal and communal transformation. It precedes times of chastisement or divine justice, which may come if the offer of grace is ignored. Prayer, penance, and fasting are often emphasized as means to receive and respond to this grace. Mary often acts as a mediatrix, pleading with humanity to change its ways and take advantage of this merciful time. This concept is echoed in multiple apparitions, including: Fatima (1917): Warnings of war and suffering if people did not repent. Medjugorje (1981–present): Ongoing messages about living in a time of grace, urging daily conversion, confession, and prayer. Garabandal (1961–1965): References to a “warning” and “miracle” meant to awaken conscience—part of a merciful time before possible punishment. In summary: The "time of grace" is a divinely given window for humanity to change course through repentance and prayer, before potential consequences for ongoing sin and disbelief. You said: are there any other Marian apparitions to speak of the time of grace? ChatGPT said: Yes, several Marian apparitions beyond Fatima, Medjugorje, and Garabandal have mentioned or implied a “time of grace”, though it may be described using different terms such as "time of mercy," "call to conversion," or "last opportunity." Here are some notable examples: 1. La Salette (France, 1846) Message: Mary appeared to two children with a serious warning about the need for conversion. She lamented the loss of faith and predicted chastisements if people did not repent. Time of grace aspect: Implicit in her message is a period of warning and mercy before divine justice. She called for respect for the Lord’s Day, prayer, and penance. 2. Akita (Japan, 1973) Message: Sister Agnes Sasagawa received messages from Mary including calls for prayer, reparation, and penance. Mary warned of a global chastisement if humanity did not convert. Time of grace aspect: Though not explicitly called a "time of grace," there is a clear invitation to return to God before worse events unfold, indicating a merciful window for change. 3. Kibeho (Rwanda, 1981–1989) Approved apparition with messages urging repentance, prayer, and conversion. Mary reportedly said: “The world is rushing to its ruin,” but also emphasized God’s mercy and patience. The genocide in Rwanda followed about a decade later, and many interpret this apparition as a final call to conversion—a time of grace missed by many. 4. San Nicolás (Argentina, 1983–1990s) Mary appeared to Gladys Quiroga de Motta with messages including: “You are in the time of grace.” Emphasis on conversion, Eucharistic devotion, and prayer of the Rosary. Explicit use of the phrase “time of grace” makes it one of the clearest affirmations outside Medjugorje and Garabandal. 5. Amsterdam – Our Lady of All Nations (1945–1959) Mary speaks of a new era and pleads for the proclamation of a new Marian dogma (Co-Redemptrix, Mediatrix, Advocate). Repeated emphasis on the need for the world to open to grace before it is too late. She gave a prayer asking Jesus to “send now Your Spirit over the earth” — a kind of plea for a grace-filled renewal before judgment. Summary of Common Themes in These Apparitions: Urgency: The time of grace is limited and must be responded to quickly. Prayer and Conversion: Especially Rosary, penance, and frequent confession. Divine Mercy: God delays chastisement to allow room for repentance. Mary as Intercessor: She acts as a mother pleading for her children’s salvation. If you're looking for deeper theological or historical exploration of the "time of grace" across apparitions, I can help compile a comparison chart or timeline. You said: please do ChatGPT said: Here is a comparison chart summarizing references to the "time of grace" or similar themes across major Marian apparitions: ️ Marian Apparitions and the “Time of Grace” Apparition Date & Place Ecclesiastical Status Reference to Time of Grace Key Messages Grace vs. Chastisement Theme Fatima 1917, Portugal Approved Implicit Prayer, penance, reparation, conversion Grace given through Mary's intercession; if ignored, wars and chastisement will follow La Salette 1846, France Approved Implicit Warning of punishment if people don’t return to God; importance of the Sabbath Mercy period implied; failure to convert leads to famine, war, and suffering Garabandal 1961–1965, Spain Not officially approved nor condemned Explicit (indirectly) Warning, Miracle, Chastisement; urgent call to conversion A definite sequence: warning (grace), miracle (grace), then chastisement (justice) Medjugorje 1981–present, Bosnia-Herzegovina Non constat de supernaturalitate (neither approved nor condemned) Explicit: “You are living in a time of grace.” Daily conversion, fasting, Rosary, confession, peace Ongoing invitation to grace before predicted secrets (which may include global events) unfold Akita 1973, Japan Approved at the local level Implicit Prayer, penance, and Eucharistic reparation Mary holds back God’s hand; world chastisement will follow lack of repentance Kibeho 1981–1989, Rwanda Approved Implicit Conversion, prayer, suffering, prophecy of violence Strong warning; the genocide is interpreted as a failed response to the time of grace San Nicolás 1983–1990s, Argentina Approved Explicit: “You are in the time of grace.” Return to the sacraments, Eucharistic devotion, Rosary Mary’s maternal intervention offers a window of mercy Amsterdam (Our Lady of All Nations) 1945–1959, Netherlands Approved as private devotion Implicit Prayer for the descent of the Holy Spirit; call for new dogma and global renewal Opportunity for grace and peace before spiritual decline worsens Summary Insights Most apparitions speak of a limited period of mercy during which humanity can repent. “Time of grace” is explicitly mentioned in: Medjugorje San Nicolás Others strongly imply it with references to: Warnings (as a sign of mercy) Delayed chastisements Repeated calls to prayer and conversion Mary is consistently portrayed as an intercessor who delays divine justice by asking for more time for souls to convert.
You said: focus on Medjugorje about was has been said as the time of grace ChatGPT said: Medjugorje contains some of the most explicit and repeated references to the “time of grace” among all Marian apparitions. The messages, given to six visionaries beginning in 1981 and continuing for decades, frequently refer to this special period as a gift of mercy from God, granted through Mary's intercession, meant to lead to conversion before certain future events unfold. ️ Medjugorje and the Time of Grace Direct Mentions of “Time of Grace” in the Messages Here are some representative examples of what Mary reportedly said: ✅ Selected Messages March 25, 1997: "This is a time of grace, a time of mercy for each of you." August 25, 1997: "God gives me this time as a gift to you, so that I may instruct and lead you on the path of salvation." January 25, 2005: "You are living in a time of grace and are not conscious of the gifts God is giving you through my presence." June 25, 2005: "Dear children, you forget that through your baptism you are all equally important before God. Therefore, pray and accept your responsibilities in the time of grace in which God is giving you the opportunity to grow spiritually and through my messages, to be renewed." August 25, 2006: "Little children, this is a time of grace and I am with you to lead you to holiness of life..." December 25, 2022 (most recent): "This is a time of grace... I am calling you to prayer and conversion, that you may be holy and live in grace." Key Themes in the Time of Grace Theme Description Invitation to Conversion The time of grace is meant for turning back to God—especially through prayer, confession, fasting, and the sacraments. Mary’s Intercession Mary says she is with us in this time, granted by God, to guide and protect her children. Limited Duration Several messages imply this time will not last forever. There is urgency: “Do not waste the time of grace.” Preparation for the Secrets The “ten secrets” revealed to the visionaries will reportedly include events affecting the world. The time of grace is understood as a preparatory period before these occur. Spiritual Awakening Mary emphasizes that people do not realize how extraordinary this time is—her physical presence is itself a sign of mercy. How to Respond During the Time of Grace Mary repeatedly urges: Daily Prayer, especially the Rosary Fasting, especially on Wednesdays and Fridays Frequent Confession Reading Scripture Mass attendance and Eucharistic Adoration Living peace, humility, and charity ⚠️ Warnings About Wasting the Time February 25, 2008: "Live this time of grace in prayer and conversion so that your soul may be small and open to the will of God." July 25, 2000: "I call you anew: decide for holiness. Little children, may prayer be for you like the seed that you will put in my heart, which I will give to my Son for the salvation of your souls." There is a gentle but firm warning that failure to respond to this time may result in regret, especially once the secrets begin to unfold. Summary The "time of grace" in Medjugorje is a period of extraordinary mercy and divine patience. It is marked by Mary’s ongoing presence and daily messages. Her repeated appeal is that we use this time wisely to pray, repent, and prepare our hearts before a time of trial or revelation arrives.
Medjugorje message May 25, 2025 “Dear children, In this time of grace, I am calling you to be people of hope, peace and joy, so that every person may be a peacemaker and a lover of life. Pray, little children, to the Holy Spirit to fill you with the strength of His own Holy Spirit of courage and surrender. And this time for you will be a gift and a walk in holiness towards eternal life. I am with you and I love you. Thank you for having responded to my call.” (With Ecclesiastical approval)
A beautiful message; the only fly in the ointment being when we speak of a time of grace we usually mean a period before the ax, so to speak, falls.
I just noticed that this post was made in 2011, yet it is even more timely for today. Your faith and enthusiasm is catching!
In this day and age, every diocese needs priests who have a heart like St. Norbert! https://mail.yahoo.com/n/list/listF...?.src=ym&reason=novation&listFilter=ALL_INBOX It's Pentecost! Come Holy Spirit and raise up more Norberts to be priests!
