Marian Apparitions: Pellevoisin
Pellevoisin, France; 1876
Witness
Estelle Faguette
Summary
On February 14, 1876, the seriously ill Estelle Faguette
saw the Blessed Virgin appear and rebuke a demon near her bed. She then promised Estelle five more days of suffering in honor of the wounds of Christ, and appeared to her each of those nights with words of wisdom, rebuke and comfort. Estelle was healed following the fifth day and was honored with more
visits from Mary during the following months. In July, Mary emphasized that she wanted to convert sinners and in September revealed that Devotion to the Sacred Heart was an especially dear and effective
means to obtain grace.
On the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, December 8, Mary also released 'raindrops' filled with the
graces she could bestow from "His Heart" such as piety, salvation and health. The bishop and Pope Leo XIII heeded the Virgin's message through Estelle
and a Confraternity was established in Pellevoisin in 1894 to promote the Sacred Heart devotion.
Messages/Prophecies
"One can be saved in every state. Where you are, you can do a great deal of good, and you can publish my glory." (February)
This message foreshadowed message of Catholic Action and later Opus Dei on the role of a holy laity impacting the world around them from their station in life.
"I choose the little ones and weak for my glory.” (November)
This message reveals the Virgin's motive for choosing those she has, particularly in modern times.
“See the graces I will bestow on those who will wear it with confidence, and who will assist in propagating it.”
“These graces are from my Son; I take them from His Heart; He can refuse me nothing.” (December 8)
The promises given to Estelle have been echoed throughout Church history by many saints who have also been chosen to
reveal the devotion to the Sacred Heart. Innumerable miracles have been recorded in addition to the
indulgences granted by the Popes.
Additional Online Resources
Detailed Account of the Apparitions
Summary of Devotion to the Hearts of Jesus and Mary in History
Books about Marian Apparitions
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