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Throughout the history of the Catholic Church, the people of God have been given a great opportunity to grow in faith through public and private revelation.  ​ "Public revelation is defined as follows: God in His infinite goodness and wisdom, chose to reveal Himself to mankind; in accord with God's divine plan of salvation, Jesus Christ - true God who became also true man, the word of God incarnate - perfectly and fully revealed the Father to us in union with the Holy Spirit. "1. This public revelation has been given to every person for every age; it is preserved in both Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition, making up the deposit of the faith. Though the deposit of revelation does not change, it can continue continue to grow in ways that do not contradict itself or change its fundamental totality in any way. As the faithful, we can continue to be filled with a deeper understanding and love for Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition. Throughout the Church's history, we have been blessed with numerous writings and devotions from the Doctors of the Church and the Saints. By spending time with these inspired works, we can continue to obtain a greater appreciation of our faith. Private revelation has always been part of the Church's history, numerous souls have shared and continue to share their personal experience of God speaking to them directly. In fact, it is more common than you think, most of us have experienced a form of private revelation in which God speaks to our hearts in a unique and very personal way. If the private revelation helps the soul grow in holiness, virtue, love of god and neighbor, and does not contradict Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, or the teachings of the Catholic Church's Magisterium, it is acceptable to be believed. We must fully understand that this type of revelation does not add to or amend the completed deposit of revelation found in Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition.​ However, It is a gift to the faithful to express belief in, and to participate in the devotions that stem from these private revelations given to various souls from Our Lord, Our Blessed Mother, the Angels and Saints. Numerous hearts have experienced true conversion because they have found the truth and efficacy of a particular devotion or message stemming from a private revelation. Just think about the Eucharistic miracles, the Most Holy Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Litanies, Novenas, other countless prayers, the gifts of using holy water and blessed salt, the wearing of the scapular, medals, and so many more. The efficacy and availability of the sacraments for the faithful's worthy reception are true treasures of our church. ​ ​ A word on Marian Apparitions: Through her Apparitions at Guadalupe, La Salette, Fatima, Lourdes, Akita, Knock, Miraculous Medal, Beauraing, Pontmain, Banneux, Champion, Laus, Leźajsk, Šiluva, Our Lady of Zion (Rome), Help of Christians (Czech Republic), Giertrzwald and  Kibeho, our Blessed Mother continues to call us back to her Son and help us to grow in holiness.   ​​ Just a few of the Saints who have received messages or visions from our Lord Jesus Christ. St. Hildegarde (1179) St. Gertrude (1301) St. Bridget of Sweden (1373) Venerable Mariana de Jesus Torres, Our Lady of Good Success Quito, Equador (1594) St. Catherine Labouré  (1830) St. Catherine of Siena (1380) St. Vincent Ferrer (1419) St. Teresa of Avila (1582) St. John of the Cross (1591) St. Margaret Mary Alacoque (1690) St. Rose of Lima ( throughout her life 1586-1617) St. Faustina (1930) St. Padre Pio (1918) Sr. Agnes Sagawa, Akita, Japan (1973-1981) (2019) ​ Just a few of the Saints and children who have received messages or visions from Our Blessed Mother, St. Michael the Archangel, St. Joseph, various Saints & Angels.  ​ St. Dominic (1214) The Most Holy Rosary Venerable Benoîte Rencurel Our Lady of Laus, France (1664) ​​St. Bernadette Soubirous , Our Lady of Lourdes, France(1858) Sts. Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta Our Lady of Fatima, Portugal (1917) St. Juan Diego Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico City (1531) Venerable Mariana de Jesus Torres, Our Lady of Good Success Quito, Equador (1594) Maximin Giraud and Mélanie Calvat Our Lad of LaSalette,, France (1848) St. Catherine Labouré Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Paris France (1830) Françoise Richer and Jeanne-Marie Lebosse (1871) Sr. Adele Brise, Our Lady of Champion,Wisconsin (1859) ​Fifteen people ages 5 to 75 8:00pm Our Lady of Knock, Ireland (1879) A crowd of 70,000 people witness the sun spinning in Fatima, Portugal (October 13, 1917) Five children ages 9-15 saw Our Lady 32 times Our Lady of Beauraing (1932-1933) ​ ​15,000 witnesses to children wrapped up the beauty of Our Lady of Beauraing (1932) Mariette Beco Our Lady of Banneux (1933) ​ For Your Discernment - A word on Private Relations Without Roman Approval "Since most private revelations and alleged apparitions never receive the approval of the Holy See Catholics must often judge for themselves whether they are credible. If the person (whether living or dead) has a reputation for sanctity (such as Padre Pio had) then clearly any mystical revelations have considerable credibility prior to any formal evaluation by the Church. The witness of prudent priests, especially the spiritual director of the person, is a key element in determining credibility." 2. ​ "It must always be kept in mind that however credible and reasonable an alleged private revelation seems to be, God, Our Lady, the Angels and Saints would never ask us to separate ourselves from the faith and discipline of the church to follow it, as if it were a "new" gospel or necessary for our salvation."3. Present Day Alleged Mystics, Seers, and Priests​ Medjugorje Visionaries Ivan Dragičević, Ivanka Ivanković,Jakov Čolo, Vicka Ivankaovic, Marija Pavlović,Mirjana Dragičevic 1981- present day) Medjugorje has presently received a (Nihil Obstat), meaning: Presents many positive criteria and no aspect of confusion or risk thus far. Advises local bishop to encourage and promote devotion. Garabandal Visionaries (1961-1965) Garabandal - As of today, the Church has not officially approved the apparitions but has not condemned them either.  Conchita González, Mari Loli Maźon, Jacinta González (Moynihan), Mari Cruz González. Maria Esperanza Medrano de Bianchini Betania, Venezuela (1984)  Akita, Cuapa, Betania - Have been officially approved by local authority These have not yet been fully approved by the Vatican. Fr. Michael Rodrigue, Priest, Mystic, Religious Founder. Quebec, Canada  (present day) Preparation for Illumination of Conscience (The Warning), Spiritual & Physical Preparedness, Antichrist  Luz De Maria Bonilla (1992-present day) Pedro Regis, Brazil (1987-present day) Piccola Maria "Little Mary" Rome, Italy (1996) Edson Glauber - Visions known as Itapiranga apparitions, Brazilian Amazon Jungle( 1994) deceased Sulema Gomez: Has been receiving messages/locutions from Jesus and Mary to prepare people for the Illumination of Conscience. Born in El Salvador, currently lives in Quebec(2010-2013) Manuela Strack, Germany (1996- present day)) Eduardo Ferreira Stigmatist, Brazil (1987-present day) Marco Ferrari Stigmatist, Locutions (1994) Alicja Lenzczewska (1985) Warsaw, Poland Fr. Stefano Gobbi (1973-1997) Italy Elizabeth Kindelmann (1958) Germany There are many more present-day priests, mystics, and seers that have not been compiled in this list.  For additional information on the Discernment of Public and Private Revelation, please see the Catechism of the Catholic Church located online at United States Catholic Conference of Bishops USCCB.org  (CCC66 and CCC67)​​​​​ ​ ​​1. "What is the difference between public and private revelation. Do Catholics have to believe the apparitions of the Blessed Mother.?" Catholicstraightanswers.com ​2, 3. "Donovan, Colin. "Discernment Private Revelations & Apparitions." EWTN, Revised 2021, www.ewtn.co/catholicism/answers/discernment-of-private-revelation-apparition-21328. MLA