Numbers 6:24-26 "The Lord bless thee, and keep thee. The Lord shew His Face to thee, and have mercy on thee. The Lord turn His Countenance to thee, and give thee peace."
Psalm 26:8 "My heart hath said to thee: My face hath sought Thee: Thy Face, O Lord, will I still seek."
Psalm 30:20-21 "O how great is the multitude of Thy sweetness, O Lord, which Thou hast hidden for them that fear Thee! Which Thou hast wrought for them that hope in Thee, in the sight of the sons of men. Thou shalt hide them in the secret of Thy Face, from the disturbance of men. Thou shalt protect them in Thy tabernacle from the contradiction of tongues."
Psalm 67:2 "Let God arise, and let His enemies be scattered: and let them that hate Him flee from before His Face."
Psalm 26:8 "My heart hath said to thee: My face hath sought Thee: Thy Face, O Lord, will I still seek."
Psalm 30:20-21 "O how great is the multitude of Thy sweetness, O Lord, which Thou hast hidden for them that fear Thee! Which Thou hast wrought for them that hope in Thee, in the sight of the sons of men. Thou shalt hide them in the secret of Thy Face, from the disturbance of men. Thou shalt protect them in Thy tabernacle from the contradiction of tongues."
Psalm 67:2 "Let God arise, and let His enemies be scattered: and let them that hate Him flee from before His Face."
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- THE CANONS OF THE CHURCH ABOUT PRIVATE REVELATIONS
ECCLESIASTICAL PERMISSION IS NOT REQUIRED FOR PUBLICATION OF REVELATIONS, VISIONS OR MIRACLES
For Frequenting of Non-Recognized Places of Apparitions A decree of the “Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine and the Faith” was published in the Official Acts of the Holy See” (A.A.S.) 58/16, dated December 29, 1966. Articles 1399 and 2318 of Canon Law are abrogated by this decree. This decree of abrogation was approved on October 14, 1966 by His Holiness, the Sovereign Pontiff Paul VI, who ordered its publication at the same time.
This approval by the Holy Father took place during an audience accorded to His Eminence Cardinal Ottaviani, Pro-Prefect for the “Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine and the Faith.” The decree was made in Rome, November 15, 1966. It bears the signatures of:
A. Cardinal Ottaviani, Pro-Prefect B. Parente, Secretary
The decree took effect three months after its publication, hence on March 29, 1967. __________________________________________________________________________________________
Canon 1399 Canon 1399 forbade, by right of publication, certain books such as those that deal with revelations, visions, prophecies and miracles. THIS CANON WAS REPEALED ON MARCH 29, 1967. This means that as far as these publications are concerned, prohibition is lifted as to their being bound by ecclesiastical law and henceforth, Catholics are permitted, without need of imprimatur, Nihil Obstat, or any other permission, to publish accounts of revelations, visions, prophecies and miracles. Of course, these publications must not put in danger the faith or morals. This is the general rule, which every Catholic must follow in all his actions, even journalists, especially journalists. THERE IS HENCEFORTH NO LONGER ANY PROHIBITION CONCERNING THE NARRATIVE OF SEERS, BE THEY RECOGNIZED OR NOT BY ECCLESIASTICAL AUTHORITY. ALL THE MORE REASON IS IT PERMITTED FOR CATHOLICS TO FREQUENT PLACES OF APPARITIONS, EVEN THOSE NOT RECOGNIZED BY ORDINARIES OF THEIR DIOCESES OR BY THE HOLY FATHER, GRANTED THAT THE CATHOLIC VISITORS WHO FREQUENT THESE PLACES MUST RESPECT THE FAITH AND MORALS. However, they are not subject to any ecclesiastical discipline, not even for their public prayers. Permission is required only for the celebration of Holy Mass or any other religious service.
Canon 2318 Canon 2318 carried penalties against those who violated the laws of censure and prohibition. THIS CANON HAS BEEN ABROGATED [REVOKED] SINCE 1966. NONE CAN INCUR ECCLESIASTICAL CENSURE FOR FREQUENTING PLACES OF APPARITIONS, EVEN THOSE NOT RECOGNIZED BY THE ORDINARIES OF THEIR DIOCESES OR BY THE HOLY FATHER. Also, “those who would have incurred the censured treatment in Canon 2318 will be likewise absolved by the very facts of the abrogation [revocation] of this Canon.” — Cardinal Ottaviani.
STATEMENTS IN REGARD TO PRIVATE REVELATIONS “WHEN THERE IS A QUESTION OF PROPHETIC REVELATION THE POPE ALONE IS THE JUDGE.” Pope Leo X, Fifth Lateran Council doctrine
POPE URBAN VIII: “In cases like this, it is better to believe than not to believe, for if you believe and it is proven true, you will be happy that you believed because Our Holy Mother asked it; if you believe and it should be proven false, you will still receive all blessings as if it had been true because you believed it to be true.” (1625)
POPE JOHN XXIII, February 18, 1959: “We exhort you to listen with simplicity of heart and honesty of mind to the salutary warnings of the Mother of God. The Roman Pontiffs,…if they have been constituted the guardians and interpreters of the divine revelation contained in the Scriptures and in Tradition, also have the duty, when, after mature examination, they deem it necessary for the common good, of bringing to the attention of the faithful those supernatural lights which it pleases God to dispense freely to certain privileged souls, not for the purpose of presenting new doctrines, but rather to guide us in our conduct.”
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS stated that the purpose of private revelations is not to prove the truth of Christian Doctrine, or add anything to it, but to offer men of a certain period, and because of the circumstances of that period, direction for human action.
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE FAITH – NO EXPLANATION IS NECESSARY!
FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT – NO EXPLANATION IS POSSIBLE!!