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The Fatima Prophecies : At the Doorstep of the World

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I cannot agree with the first reviewer. This book is well written and is primarily focused on the APPROVED apparition of Fatima and links events, etc.. into a very interesting process of thought. The Medjugore ref is not the main line here, and by the way, I can't agree with the reviewers ideas about the message of Medjugore and no-matter - if you read the messages given in concern to Medjugore - they are about prayer, turning away from sin - I have never read about it being disapproved by Ratzinger and others listed. In fact from what I have read, the Pope has seemed to be favorable about it. I trust John Paul II. I also must add that even if you don't know how you feel about Medjugore - there are also focuses on Akita,etc.. basically the major apparitions that have been reported. Please do consider reading this book - it is very interesting with it's heart centered on Fatima which is approved. Read and decide for yourself, ask God to help you discern about this book in prayer. God Bless!

Awesome book. A recommended read for any one interested in FATIMA no matter what denomination.

Dr. Petrisko has done an invaluable service bringing together in a single work scores of Marian apparitions and messages over the past two centuries. Many people know of Mary's appearances at well-known sites like Lourdes, Fatima, and Medjugorje, but few know of her numerous appearances at lesser known venues around the world. The author traces the core themes running through the Divine Mother's messages, which she has reiterated in apparitions worldwide. Her messages, which have grown increasingly urgent over the past several decades, speak of the epic struggle between powerful forces of light and darkness which has increasingly defined the history of the modern world. They also foretell the momentous changes humankind is now facing and why these changes are occurring. Dr. Petrisko writes with passion and conviction about Mary and her messages of love and hope for a world in a time of unprecedented transition. This account of Marian apparitions, beginning in the 19th century and continuing up to the late 20th, will give you a deeper understanding of the spiritual forces underlying the events, both natural and man-made, now unfolding across the globe. They will also provide you with sound guidance as to what you are being called to do as our world moves further into the momentous changes which Mary says will reshape our lives and world forever.
R. Kevin Hennelly, Co-author, "A Time of Fire~A Way of Fire"

I've read the book and have two negative points to make.

Firstly, concerning form. A great number of names of persons, and of places, contain minor/major spelling errors. The number is to extensive to be a incidental problem. It's fundamental. Hundreds of names are spelled incorrectly. When compared with other overviews of apparitions, a lack of study of individual cases becomes apparent. For someone who is familiar with this matter, sometimes the origin of a mistake can be deduced. But in some cases, you can only come to the conclusion that errors of form, due to lack of study, lead to errors of content. Sometimes it is no more then (bad) copy-pasting.

Secondly, concerning content. The author does not (or almost never) mentions the status of the apparitions (approved, not approved, ...). He treats all apparitions, independently of their truthfullness, as having the same worth. If you want to present a serious work of study concerning apparitions and their importance for (future) history of man, you must take into account the quality of apparitions as judged by the magisterium. Medjugorje is mentioned quite a few times, and serves as an example of this.

I bought this book as a general reference on Fatima while doing some personal research, and found it to be wholely unsuited to my purposes.

As an introduction, the book lacks the necessary structure to introduce those unfamiliar with basic the basic details of Fatima. Rather, it is an argumentative text that strikes me in the same manner as the publications of the Marian Movement of Priests.

I skipped a good deal of this book due to general frustration with the rambling approach and the extension of scope beyond Fatima and into generalized Marian apparitions.

That this book lacks Nihil obstat and Imprimatur is telling, although the author notes the Vatican ruling that these are not required. The author's assertion of unconditional submission is heartening, however. Yet the Foreword is vey defensive in tone, and this defensiveness seems to permeate the work to follow. Perhaps Dr. Petrisko has suffered supression and criticism to justify this generalized tone, but it comes across as something of a persecution complex.

Overall, I would recommend a more sober review of Fatima, and a separate review of Medjugorje and Marian apparitions before approaching this work.

Warning to true Catholics: This book promotes Medjugorje. The Medjugorje apparition is not approved by the Church and has been denounced by some of the highest members of the Church, including Father Malachi Martin, Father Fiore, Cardinal Ratzinger, and many others. "I don't know what's coming out of Medjugorje, but its definitely NOT Our Lady." -- Father John O'Conner. Medjugorje is deceptively promoting socialism (the dangerous political system of Karl Marx that has killed more people than any other in recorded history, by far.) This book is entirely too flattering to Medjugorje, and it doesn't bother to refute the seemingly endless amount of anti-Catholic "messages" coming from the apparition. For those who know their Catechism, this book will probably repulse you. For those who are lost, this book will lead you further down the garden path.