Maria Valtorta was an Italian mystic born on January 10, 1897, in Casamaggiore near Salerno, Italy. She passed away on July 26, 1965, leaving behind a legacy marked by her intense spiritual experiences.

        Valtorta initially pursued a career in the arts, receiving training as a painter and sculptor. However, her artistic aspirations were sidelined due to a tragic attack that injured her spine and left her bed-ridden for the rest of her life, accompanied by chronic health issues. These challenges fueled her desire to love and expiate for Jesus. She writes that Jesus chose her as His spokesman, subsequently writing in longhand, 17,000, notebook pages of visions and dictations. Later, after her death, we are bequeathed the “Work” available in many languages.

        Most notable was “The Poem of the Man-God,” in five volumes, now renamed, “The Gospel As Revealed To Me,” in ten volumes, a monumental text following Jesus’ life from His Mother’s conception to Her assumption. This writing began during World War II.

        Valtorta’s relationship with the Catholic Church was complicated. While her local bishop approved her writings, other religious were indifferent at best. Even today, the Vatican does not officially endorse them, but rather declares them not of supernatural origin, subsequently recommending caution regarding their theological content. Even though Pope Pius XII and other notables recommended their reading.

        Scholars (men of the human sciences) have noted that Valtorta’s portrayal of Jesus humanizes Him in a way that some find psychologically insightful, while others argue it deviates from traditional theological perspectives. Additionally, discrepancies between her depictions and established biblical interpretations have sparked historical accuracy debates.

        Despite these controversies, Valtorta’s work has influenced many within Catholicism, though it remains divisive. Her writings are celebrated for their mystical depth but also critiqued for their perceived lack of historical rigor and theological alignment.

        In conclusion, Maria Valtorta’s life and work illustrate a complex interplay between faith and mysticism.

        This website gives you, Dear Reader, more convenient access to the “Work.” Make up your own mind regarding the controversy.