Recently, Fr. Mark Goring recommended the book Our Lady of Kibeho for young people to read. I had previously read something about these apparitions that happened in the Kibeho area of Rwanda, but I never read this particular book. So I got a copy of the book. I just finished reading it and learned quite a bit. The book reinforced my belief that our Holy Mother loves all of us, always intercedes for us, and brings us closer to her Son when we ask for her help. It is interesting that the eight visionaries chosen had been six Catholic girls, one pagan boy, and one girl from a Muslim family. It shows that God cares for and wants to save all people. I am going to relate several key messages given through two visionaries to you. They are for everyone no matter who and where you are.
(1) From Jesus through Segatashya, the pagan boy who became an eloquent preacher and later died from being shot by a death squad.
"You must repent and purify your hearts. On Judgment Day God will snow everyone their entire lives and people will know that they are the authors of their own fate. God will show them their lifetime of deeds, and that person will go where they deserve to go. The Lord sees every action and knows every thought. Repent now, for there isn't much time left. God is always waiting for you to say yes to Him and let Him into your hearts. He will never deny you mercy if you have a true conversion in your heart. Life on earth lasts only a moment, but life in heaven is eternal. So you must pray. No one will reach heaven by good deeds alone or by making compromises. The only way into heaven is through prayers from the heart."
(2) From Our Lady through Valentine Nyiramukiza, a Catholic girl.
"Begin your prayers by offering all you conceal in your soul. God sees your every action and knows your every thought, but you must tell him yourself, confessing all of your transgressions of body, mind, and spirit to him. Hold back nothing. Then ask for forgiveness from the bottom of your heart. And he will forgive you.
My children, you must also ask for forgiveness by asking God to forgive all those who have trespassed against you, all who have caused you suffering or given you insult or injury. Forgive them and ask God to bless them.
And never forget to pray for the strength to be humble. Your prayers have no meaning if they do not come from the depths of your heart, and you cannot open your heart to the Lord without humility."
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