Question: Fatima/gold rosaries
Louis Maglio
I was listening to excellently produced audio tape distributed
by Caritas of Birmingham, entitled "Between Heaven & Earth."
The tape tells the story of Medjugorje. On it, the narrator
mentions the transformation of rosaries -i.e. the metal parts
turning to a gold color. (I've also been told about them
turning into pure gold...). This, of course, is old news.
But also on the tape, the narrator mentions that this phenomena had
also ocurred at Fatima. I myself don't recall this ever being mentioned
concerning Fatima. Would any of you know about this aspect of Fatima?
I look forward to your replies. You may post to the list, or send me
private e-mail at lo...@astro.ocis.temple.edu Thanx in advance.
In the Two Hearts,
Louis Maglio
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Elizabeth Ann Stevens
Rosaries are turning gold and copper anywhere the faithful are
gathered. It doesn't matter where. I wondered what the copper
signified, and recently read that it signified Christ's passion.
The Fatima medal was deep copper on the rosary I recently gave
to a very dear friend of mine. The medal of Christ crowned with
thorns and the sorrowful Mother (on the reverse) was in the
process of turning. (I have a pink plastic rosary with a Miraculous
Medal that more than suffices. It was given to "us" by Fr. Jozo
on Holy Saturday, on the 2nd annivesary of my husband's and my
confirmation. What more grace do you need!)
I don't know what all this means, and I don't care. There are
enough other signs, those of conversion of hearts and lives, to
make the worldly signs pale. What has happened in my own life is
so far beyond belief it makes me laugh to even think of doing
any "scientific" test. O:)
In the Sacred Heart of Jesus,
Elizabeth ccca...@mizzou1.missouri.edu
In the stillness of night the song of Heaven is heard by those who
Love Him
Michaela Dasteel
> Dear Louis,
> Rosaries are turning gold and copper anywhere the faithful are
> gathered. It doesn't matter where. I wondered what the copper
> signified, and recently read that it signified Christ's passion.
> The Fatima medal was deep copper on the rosary I recently gave
> to a very dear friend of mine. The medal of Christ crowned with
> thorns and the sorrowful Mother (on the reverse) was in the
> process of turning. (I have a pink plastic rosary with a Miraculous
> Medal that more than suffices. It was given to "us" by Fr. Jozo
> on Holy Saturday, on the 2nd annivesary of my husband's and my
> confirmation. What more grace do you need!)
> I don't know what all this means, and I don't care. There are
> enough other signs, those of conversion of hearts and lives, to
> make the worldly signs pale. What has happened in my own life is
> so far beyond belief it makes me laugh to even think of doing
> any "scientific" test. O:)
Regarding this last statement -- Elizabeth, a scientific test would
be for unbelievers,, if only the scientists doing the tests, in order to
bring them closer to God. Miracles shouldn't be hidden.
God Bless!
Michaela
m...@frontier.net
Elizabeth Ann Stevens
> I don't know what all this means, and I don't care. There are
> enough other signs, those of conversion of hearts and lives, to
> make the worldly signs pale. What has happened in my own life is
> so far beyond belief it makes me laugh to even think of doing
> any "scientific" test. O:)
Michaela said:
Regarding this last statement -- Elizabeth, a scientific test would
be for unbelievers,, if only the scientists doing the tests, in order to
bring them closer to God. Miracles shouldn't be hidden.
And then I replied O:)
Michaela, thank you for bringing this up. After I sent my note, I
was afraid it would be misunderstood. My point was that for myself
I wouldn't dream of taking my rosary (which i no longer have anyway
and don't expect pink plastic to turn colors ;-) to be tested and
*why*. Some people I know are skeptical simply because there are
so many gold rosaries and yet almost none of us have them "tested".
(I come from a very scientific family so I understand the mindset
very well!) The reason we don't have them tested is because we
don't care *how* God did it, only *why*. (because many a scientist
will want to know why a conclusive test was NOT done before daring
to believe it was a miracle)
I knew exactly what I meant and who my note was directed to.
If you were all mind readers you would have understood perfectly.
*grin*.
Happy Father's Day, and
have a blessed Feast of Corpus Christi!
Ginny Lopez
plastic rosary to change colors, I have an interesting (read: humerous)
story. A friend of mine, back in 1993, was told she was to go to Medjugorje.
She couldn't afford the trip and never even gave a thought to the
possibility of going. But she did ask Our Lady for a sign, if she was to go.
After Mass one Thursday evening she noticed that her blue plastic St. Anne's
Chaplet (she's had it for nearly 35 years and prays faithfully each day) had
something "strange" on a facet of one of the beads. They took it to a
jeweler and he determined that there was a layer of "fine gold" on the bead.
The layer still has a pin prick from the jeweler's testing of it.
Just a few moments ago when I was showing her Elizabeth's ;-) post. Carol
chuckled and said to tell Elizabeth that maybe pink plastic might not change,
but blue plastic sure does. She added that now layers of platinum have begun
to appear on other beads. This has been tested also by a jeweler.
I could go into possible reasons of why this is happening to my friend but it
wouldn't be allowed on the List at this time. However, if anyone is curious,
contact me directly. God bless :-) Ginny
Alice Sinak
etc. I have a glass beaded rosary (a long story of why and from whom I
received it). The chain links have turned gold as have the crown and part
of the chest of the Corpus on the Crucifix. The beads of clear glass have
all begun to get a film of gold on them. I, too, don't know about pink or
blue plastic, but clear glass beads do turn. Anything is possible with
God. So don't be surprised when "anything" turns gold or bronze. Say a
little "thank you" and don't even try to figure why. I know I'm not
deserving of such "hugs", but just accept them now without wondering why.
"The Love of God is the flower-- Mercy the fruit."
In the peace and love of the Two Hearts.
Alice Sinak
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Tony
I just joined this list and have already been blessed by Our Lady and Our
Lord in reading all of the beautiful messages, some of whom I had previously
read and others that are new to me.
I posted something on the News Net about rosaries, but then I realized it
probably does not go out to the list that way. To repeat it briefly, I have
had two rosaries turn "gold," one totally and the other halfway -- and I
think there is a message there also, that I was/am only halfway to Our
Lady's Immaculate Heart. A couple of years ago I collected several stories
from others whose rosaries had turned gold at a Denver Marian conference,
and intended to have mine analyzed, but never did.
Anyway, I'm glad to be here, and by the way, if anyone is on www I publish
the Fatima and Shroud of Turin pages, and recently published one on Divine
Mercy as well.
God bless everyone here,
Nelson
Debbie Novoryta
In February, 1992, I went to Conyers with my mother and sister who
suffered with terminal cancer and was 27 years old. It truly was a
miracle that we went to Conyers as the trip was planned 2 1/2 weeks
before the date and had to be on hold until the day before we left as my
sister was undergoing transfusions! Two weeks before we left, a Prodigy
friend sent me a beautiful rosary from Fatima -- an unusual one as the
beads glowed in the dark. I didn't realize it until the night before we
left. We brought 8 rosaries with us but only my "Fatima" rosary turned
gold when the announcement was made that Our Loving Mother had arrived.
Over the next year, my sister had purchased a rosary and placed it on her
statue of Mary that was in front of her house. The links turned a
bronzed gold and my father said it was probably due to the outside
elements. My sister took the change as a sign from Our Lady that she
would return to health. However, on June 13, 1994, my 29 year old sister
passed away from cancer, leaving three young children.
The night before she died, she & the heavens above were in great
discussion. We had a terrible storm in Illinois with lighting and
thunder. All night long her eyes followed the cross on the wall and she
repeated, "Tonight, why tonight....maybe tomorrow, please
please....tonight, why, why, why?" This continued throughout the night.
During that time, I took my special rosary out and one of the nurses
suggested someone pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet if they knew it. I did!
The next morning, though Pam was awake throughout the night even though
on very high doses of valium and morphine (one more explanation for those
who might think she was delusional or "out of it"....during the night I
told Pam it was ok to go....go to the light...go to Jesus, we would all
be fine -- she responded "Deby, get out of my face!!) I needed to leave
to go check on my children. As I had been at the hospital since 10:00
the night before, I knew my husband had left for work and my children
would be waking soon. I went home at 8:30 a.m. checked on the kids and
dozed until 11:00 -- at which time I told my daughters about the
experiences of the night before. I called the hospital at 11:20 and was
interrupted on the other line by my dad -- "It's over, Pam is gone."
The day was filled with the visit to the funeral home with my folks and
Pam's husband.....phone calls and such. That night I didn't know if I
could pray but decided to hold my rosary for the strength that I would
need over the next several days. To my astonishment, my rosary was
GONE!!! The thought came to me that Pam took it with her -- silly
thought -- but it was nowhere to be found and I knew how much she loved
the rosary just as I did. It has been a year later and the rosary has
never been found -- But the story of the Miracle Rosary --
On AOL, I began a friendship with Deborah Mendonca who spoke about the
movie Gospa & began to tell me about a future visit to Fatima. I
explained this story to her and guess what she sent me on June 11, 1995
-- four beautiful rosaries and several holy medals. One of the rosaries
was the exact same rosary that was "lost" one year ago --
You might chuckle or think I'm crazy but let me tell you what I believe...
Mary gave me a special gift by blessing my first rosary & perhaps Pam had
something to do with the missing rosary...but Mary also knew how special
that first rosary was to me and sent a friend to me to replace the rosary
and renew my faith.
I'm forever thankful to Debbie Mendonca and forever in love with the Lord
and his Mother!
Peace,
Deby Novoryta