The Storm

Behold the whirlwind of the Lord, his fury going forth, a violent storm,

it shall rest upon the head of the wicked. Jeremiah 30:23

“You are called to be my peace in this storm.   And so walk in serenity, walk in tranquility, walk in trust.  Thus the more obscurity descends, the more you will be my light; and if the storm increases day by day, you will be ever more and more my peace.  You will give to each one, at every moment, the sign of my motherly presence among you.”  To the Priests, Fr. Gobbi, #105uv

“Here you will be safe from every danger, and at the moment of the storm, you will find your peace.  Here you will be formed by me according to the plan which the Heart of my Son Jesus has entrusted to me.  Thus each one of you will be helped by me to carry out in a perfect manner the Divine Will alone.”  To the Priests, Fr. Gobbi, #177bc

“At the most violent hour of the storm, you will see my great light grow brighter and more apparent:  the Woman Clothed with the Sun, with the moon at her feet and about her head a crown of twelve stars!  This is the sign of my victory and yours!”  To the Priests, Fr. Gobbi, #191m

“During these hours, share in my great concern, and unite yourselves, each and all, to my prayer of intercession and reparation.  Multiply everywhere the cenacles of prayer which I have asked of you, as safe places, as refuges in which you take shelter in the tremendous storm which awaits you.”  To the Priests, Fr. Gobbi, #509g

 “My Flame of Love is beginning to light.  The chosen souls have to fight the Prince of Darkness.  It will be a terrible storm, like a hurricane, devastating everything.  And what is more, he wants to destroy the faith and trust of the chosen ones.  I will be with you everywhere in the approaching storm.  I am your Mother.  I can and will help you.  You will feel and experience everywhere the flashing light of my Flame of Love, which will illuminate slumbering and darkened souls.”  (The Flame of Love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Elizabeth Kindelmann, pg. 85)

“Before the hard times befall you, prepare yourself for the vocation to which I have called each of you.  Do not live in indifference and idleness.  The approaching storm will carry away the idle, indifferent souls.  Only the souls who are able to make sacrifices will be saved.  The storm will start when I lift up My hand.  Give My warning to everyone, especially to Priests.  Let My warning shake you up from your indifference in advance.”  (The Flame of Love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Elizabeth Kindelmann, pgs. 104-105)

 “My daughter, do not want to trouble yourself. You must know that when there is a strong storm in the sea, where the waters are deep the storm is only superficial. The depths of the sea are in the most perfect calm, the waters remain tranquil, and the fish, when they detect the storm, go to nest where the water is deeper so as to be safer. So, the whole storm unloads itself where the sea contains very little water, because since there is little water, the storm has the strength to agitate it from top to bottom, and even to transport it elsewhere, to other points of the sea.

So it happens to souls when they are completely filled with God - up to the brim, up to overflowing outside: storms have no strength to upset them even slightly, because there is no strength that can defy God; at the most, they may feel it superficially. Even more, as the soul detects the storm, she puts the virtues in order, and goes to nest in the inmost depths of God. So, while externally there seems to be a storm, it is completely false – it is then that the soul enjoys more peace, and rests, tranquil, in the bosom of God, just like the fish in the bosom of the sea.”    Book of Heaven, Vol. 8, Mar. 15, 1908

And it came to pass on a certain day that he went into a little ship with his disciples, and he said to them: Let us go over to the other side of the lake. And they launched forth. And when they were sailing, he slept; and there came down a storm of wind upon the lake, and they were filled, and were in danger. And they came and awaked him, saying: Master, we perish. But he arising, rebuked the wind and the rage of the water; and it ceased, and there was a calm. And he said to them: Where is your faith?  Luke 8:22-25

And he turned the storm into a breeze: and its waves were still. Psalm 106:29

Prophetic Vision of Saint John Bosco

“Try to picture yourselves with me on the seashore, or, better still, on an outlying cliff with no other land in sight. The vast expanse of water is covered with a formidable array of ships in battle formation, prows fitted with sharp spear-like beaks capable of breaking through any defense. All are heavily armed with cannons, incendiary bombs, and firearms of all sorts – even books – and are heading toward one stately ship, mightier than them all. As they try to close in, they try to ram it, set it afire, and cripple it as much as possible.

“This stately vessel is shielded by a flotilla escort. Winds and waves are with the enemy. In this midst of this endless sea, two solid columns, a short distance apart, soar high into the sky: one is surmounted by a statue of the Immaculate Virgin at whose feet a large inscription reads: Help of Christians; the other, far loftier and sturdier, supports a [Communion] Host of proportionate size and bears beneath it the inscription Salvation of believers.

“The flagship commander – the Roman Pontiff [the Pope]- seeing the enemy’s fury and his auxiliary ships very grave predicament, summons his captains to a conference. However, as they discuss their strategy, a furious storm breaks out and they must return to their ships. When the storm abates, the Pope again summons his captains as the flagship keeps on its course. But the storm rages again. Standing at the helm, the Pope strains every muscle to steer his ship between the two columns from whose summits hang many anchors and strong hooks linked to chains.

“The entire enemy fleet closes in to intercept and sink the flagship at all costs. They bombard it with everything they have: books and pamphlets, incendiary bombs, firearms, cannons. The battle rages ever more furious. Beaked prows ram the flagship again and again, but to no avail, as, unscathed and undaunted, it keeps on its course. At times a formidable ram splinters a gaping hole into its hull, but, immediately, a breeze from the two columns instantly seals the gash.

“Meanwhile, enemy cannons blow up, firearms and beaks fall to pieces, ships crack up and sink to the bottom. In blind fury the enemy takes to hand-to-hand combat, cursing and blaspheming. Suddenly the Pope falls, seriously wounded. He is instantly helped up but, struck down a second time, dies. A shout of victory rises from the enemy and wild rejoicing sweeps their ships. But no sooner is the Pope dead than another takes his place. The captains of the auxiliary ships elected him so quickly that the news of the Pope’s death coincides with that of his successor’s election. The enemy’s self-assurance wanes.

“Breaking through all resistance, the new Pope steers his ship safely between the two columns and moors it to the two columns; first to the one surmounted by the Host, and then to the other, topped by the statue of the Virgin. At this point something unexpected happens. The enemy ships panic and disperse, colliding with and scuttling each other. Some auxiliary ships which had gallantly fought alongside their flagship are the first to tie up at the two columns.

“Many others, which had fearfully kept far away from the fight, stand still, cautiously waiting until the wrecked enemy ships vanish under the waves. Then, they too head for the two columns, tie up at the swinging hooks, and ride safe and tranquil beside their flagship. A great calm now covers the sea.”

“Very grave trials await the Church. What we have suffered so far is almost nothing compared to what is going to happen. The enemies of the Church are symbolized by the ships which strive their utmost to sink the flagship. Only two things can save us in such a grave hour: devotion to Mary and frequent Communion. Let us do our very best to use these two means and have others use them everywhere.”

“Remain, all of you, in the refuge of my Immaculate Heart, and you will find your peace and interior serenity.  My beloved sons, the storm which I foretold at Fatima has now unleashed its fury for the purification of the Church and all the world.  This is the hour of the Father’s mercy which, through the love of the Son’s divine Heart, is made manifest at the moment when everyone’s suffering is at its greatest.”  To  the  Priests,  Fr. Gobbi, #171ab

Fatima Apparition July 13, 1917

“…God wants to establish in the world devotion to my Immaculate Heart. If you do what I tell you, many souls will be saved, and there will be peace. This war will end, but if men do not refrain from offending God, another and more terrible war will begin during the pontificate of Pius XI. When you see a night that is lit by a strange and unknown light [this occurred on January 28, 1938], you will know it is the sign God gives you that He is about to punish the world with war and with hunger, and by the persecution of the Church and the Holy Father. 

To prevent this, I shall come to the world to ask that Russia be consecrated to my Immaculate Heart, and I shall ask that on the First Saturday of every month Communions of reparation be made in atonement for the sins-of the world. If my wishes are fulfilled, Russia will be converted and there will be peace; if not, then Russia will spread her errors throughout the world, bringing new wars and persecution of the Church; the good will be martyred and the Holy Father will have much to suffer; certain nations will be annihilated. But in the end my Immaculate Heart will triumph. The Holy Father will consecrate Russia to me, and she will be converted, and the world will enjoy a period of peace. In Portugal the faith will always be preserved...”

Lynne Bauer