Newsletter N. 7/25 – The Valtortian Congress 2025

Dear Maria Valtorta reader,
We are pleased to announce that all the videos from the Conference on Maria Valtorta and her work, held last October 11th at the Church of the Holy Spirit (Camaiore – Lucca), are now available.

Many of those in attendance know that it was an intense day, filled with expert and engaging presentations. Certainly, some of these—such as the scientific studies presented by Professors Matricciani and De Caro—are worth a second listen to fully understand the passages and reflect on their implicit consequences: objective science tells us that Maria Valtorta is never wrong, in her numerous descriptive details, not even in correlations “distant” many chapters from each other, and obviously in the dates (reported and explained in a new, more popular text); and the most recent technologies demonstrate that Maria Valtorta is not the “ultimate” author of her texts, there being an “independent” contribution from her that not even the best writers could simulate.

Those unable to attend the Congress will certainly want to hear the latest on Professor Porrà’s geographical discoveries, which concern the distances traveled by Jesus’ most holy feet across the land of Palestine; or the spiritual and theological reflections: that of Robert Nugent—in Italian—on the writings of Maria Valtorta as a guide to union with God; that of Father Andrea Brustolon OMV, a prolific author of simple yet profound texts that put this approach into practice, directing the reading of “The Gospel” to become authentic contemplative prayer; that of Deacon Professor Mellner on the ancient and controversial topic of original sin.

With great joy and gratitude, we also highlight the presentation by Professor Daniel Fiorletta (of the Erede Foundation and the Centro Editoriale Valtortiano), who, in addition to previewing upcoming publications of unpublished documents, revealed some behind-the-scenes insights into the more well-known ones.

And not to forget the international guests: Professor Bruno Perrinet, from France, where outreach—publishing and otherwise—is equally fervent and varied; Father Leon Pereira, responsible for all the English-speaking priests in Medjugorje, gave an exclusive interview that touched on many topics, from his personal experience to the connection between Maria Valtorta and the apparitions of Gospa.

The topic of Europe’s Christian roots (the defense of which is one of the goals of our Foundation) was addressed by Professor Valter Maccantelli, with a keen eye on current events and a farsighted view of the future.

Father Ernesto Zucchini concluded with some reflections on the documents that led to the famous “Index Mass” (which Maria Valtorta’s enemies still use to denigrate her): even then, reading was superficial and judgment was sketchy; study and in-depth analysis will increasingly demonstrate the veracity of “The Gospel” and use it as an effective tool for the New Evangelization.

Finally, videos of the Valtorta Rosary, centered on the miracle of the first multiplication of the loaves and fishes, which opened the day, and the Holy Mass that concluded it, are available.

We thank all the participants once again, and Don Vittorio, who hosted us, and we renew our deepest gratitude to the speakers, who not only continue to dedicate their time and talents to study and deepen their understanding, but have once again made themselves available to bring to life the most important annual event in the Valtorta field. We invoke upon them the blessings of the Lord, who greatly rewards those who dedicate themselves to His holy service.
As we await the next Congress in 2026, we remember that there are numerous initiatives of various kinds throughout the year, and we gladly repeat Jesus’ own invitation: “Read and have others read the works of Maria Valtorta”!

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