TODAY IN GARABANDAL HISTORY: OCTOBER 24, 1965: LAST LOCUTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN OF MOUNT CARMEL TO MARI-LOLI The final locution, and what a remarkable one, of the Blessed Virgin to Mari-Loli, then a boarder with Jacinta, at Borja, in the College of the Sisters of Charity of St. Ann where famous Madre Maria Naya herself had spent several years: "I had a locution from the Most Blessed Virgin. She told me that I would have much to suffer in this world, that I would be subjected to many trials, that this is what would make me suffer most." I asked Her to tell me if I was to become a sister. She did not answer me. She told me that She was very happy that I was here in the boarding school. I asked Her if She would come back to speak with me. She did not answer. I asked Her to give my father a proof of the apparitions so that he might believe. She told me that he would soon believe in them and that everyone would also believe. She told me that She was very happy with my sacrifices, but that I ought to be better and more mortified in everything each day, that, as I had done until now, I ought to recite the Rosary every day, a devotion most agreeable to Her, that She loves us all very much, that She wanted us to be very good so that we may soon be together with Her in the glory of Heaven." Mari-Loli Mazon From 'Garabandal' Book,by J. Serre, pages 199-200
For those members who would like a brief ( only 8 minutes) but detailed explanation of the Marian Apparitions at Garabandal, Spain (or to share this with family or friends who don’t know about Garabandal) a short video by actor Ricardo Montalban. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ws76ver8J8k
MASS FOR PRAYER REQUESTS IN GARABANDAL Every last Thursday of the month, the Pastor of Garabandal Church (Fr. Rolando) offers a Mass for prayer requests. You have a few days to send your request by Wednesday, so it arrives on time.(Keep in mind your time zone difference). Requests sent using the form from this link (in English or Spanish ) are received in the email address of the Parish. (Use an online translator if need be). You will be asked to fill in 4 spaces: YOUR NAME YOUR EMAIL YOUR COUNTRY YOUR PRAYER REQUEST They are printed and delivered every Thursday the Pastor, to be deposited in a “ Petitions box” at the foot of the altar , through the intercession of Our Lady of Carmel, before the Blessed Sacrament exposed in the Chapel of San Sebastian de Garabandal. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE THE PRAYER REQUESTS HERE ON THIS PAGE. THEY WILL BE DELETED. http://www.garabandalparroquia.com/en-union-de-oraciones
This day in Garabandal history: October 26,1966 Conchita describes how they were "called" by Mary, before she appeared. (Conversation with Sister María Nieves García,from her Boarding School ) Sister Garcia : “I heard that the Virgin called you prior to our falling into ecstasy. What were those calls?” Conchita: "The first was a sudden feeling of mild joy. The second was a stronger joy. The third made us go outside, overwhelmed with joy. What it was like to live in those times when we were seeing the Virgin so often! Although we had to remain without sleeping, it didn't matter to us. We were so happy! " "She went in haste to the mountain" Book 2, chapter 3, page 80. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Conchita: “An we answered that it was like an interior voice, but that we didn’t hear it with the ears, nor did we hear ourselves called by name. It is a JOY. (3) There are three calls. The first is a very little joy. The second is somewhat greater. At the third we become very excited and feel great happiness. And then she comes.” “She went in haste to the Mountain”, Ch.4 pg. 72
