Walk the Sacred Path in the Mountains of Spain
Father Luis Andreu, a Jesuit priest, attended the apparitions in Garabandal on August 8, 1961. After witnessing an ecstasy and receiving information about the future Miracle from the visionaries, he was overheard saying repeatedly, "Miracle! Miracle!" and "Today is the happiest day of my life!" That same night, he died suddenly while traveling back from the village, though he showed no signs of illness. His death was seen by many as a confirmation of the apparitions—he had been granted a glimpse of the future Miracle and died in a state of extraordinary grace and joy.
The Virgin's second message concluded: "I, your Mother, through the intercession of St. Michael the Archangel, wish to tell you that you should make amends. You are now receiving the last warnings." The finality of this statement is chilling—these are the last warnings before the predicted events unfold. Mary identifies herself as Mother, emphasizing her protective concern for her children. Through St. Michael's intercession, she calls for reparation and penance. The time for conversion is now, not tomorrow, for tomorrow may be too late.
If the conditional Chastisement occurs, it will result from humanity's rejection of the Warning and the Miracle. According to the visionaries, those who witness the Miracle and still refuse to believe will face terrible consequences. The Chastisement would involve cosmic phenomena including intense heat, the failure of all machinery and engines, desperate thirst with water evaporating, and widespread death. The visionaries wept even for innocent children who would suffer if this punishment comes. However, it remains conditional—fervent prayer and conversion can avert it.
Your journey does not end here. Every step of prayer is an invitation to deepen your relationship with the Divine. Below, you will find additional resources to help you cultivate grace, seek virtue, and carry the peace of this sacred space into your daily life.