This miracle occurred during Mass in the Sacred Heart Cathedral on September 17, 1996, from 7:30 p.m. The main celebrant at the Mass was our beloved Bishop Dominic Su, concelebrating Mass with other priests in the Sibu Diocese: Fr. William Bos, Fr. Thomas Connors, Fr. Jacob Ong, Fr. Paul Chee, and myself, an unworthy servant of the Lord. In addition, Fr. Anthony Lam and Fr. David Bingham participated in the Mass. The Cathedral was packed with about three thousand people.

Bishop Dominic Su, who is also my elder brother, delivered a fervent, moving sermon about the power and Real Presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. The Bishop urged us to have trust in the healing power of Jesus, the King, Who is present in the Eucharist.

After the priests?Communion, I gave Communion to Julia. While I was giving Communion to other people, those who were sitting near Julia noticed that there was blood in Julia' mouth. The Sacred Host that I gave to Julia a few moments earlier had turned into visible Flesh and Blood.

I went to Julia and prayed with my hands on her head. I smelled the odor of blood and, then, saw the Sacred Host still moving and changing into Flesh in the shape of a heart. People were taking photographs. When the photographs were developed later, some of them had an image of Pieta on the Eucharist that had turned into visible Flesh.

I believe that what happened on September 17 was a sign and gift from Jesus and the Blessed Mother for all those who were present at the Mass. It was also a confirmation of what our Bishop said about Jesus?Real Presence in the Eucharist during his sermon. It was the fifth Eucharistic miracle that I witnessed since my first pilgrimage to Naju in May 1995. Through these Eucharistic miracles, the Blessed Mother filled my heart with a realization about how urgent the task is to lead people to love the Blessed Sacrament which is the center of the Christian life. On October 31, 1995, the Blessed Mother gave the following message through Julia:

Teach the importance of the Mass, the importance of the Sacrament of Confession and the Mystery of the Holy Eucharist to all the children in the world who do not know them, and, thereby, perpetuate the gift of the Paschal Mysteries of the Last Supper and the Resurrection.

'A Eucharistic miracle in Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia'

Bishop Dominic Su, Diocese of Sibu (September 17, 1996)

This Eucharistic miracle took place in our Sacred Heart Cathedral in Sibu, Sarawak, on the 17th of September, 1996, at about 9 p.m. I was concelebrating the Eucharist with Mgr. William Bos, Fr. Tom Connors, Fr. Francis Su, Fr. Jacob Ong and Fr. Paul Chee. About 3,000 of our people, together with Mrs. Julia Kim from Naju, Korea, were present at this Eucharistic celebration. During the sermon, I stressed on the Real Presence of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Eucharist and the healing power of the Eucharistic Lord. During the Holy Communion time, Julia Kim came forward to receive communion from Fr. Francis Su. After a short while, the Sacred Host on the tongue of Julia Kim turned into live flesh and blood in the shape of a heart. Many people tried to have a look. I stopped them from doing so to avoid confusion whilst the distribution of Holy Communion was still going on. A few minutes later, Julia consumed the flesh. Our Lord Jesus performed this miracle in order to strengthen our faith in His Real Presence in the Eucharist. To Him be glory and praise forever and ever!

'A miracle that I encountered'

(Mrs.) Remedios A. Almazan, Dedeto, Guam

I am Remedios A. Almazan, a Filipina, thirty-two years old, presently residing in Guam. I have just been healed of my ailments by the Holy Spirit through His instrument, Mrs. Julia Kim of Naju, Korea.

I had been suffering from extreme pains in my right leg and left hip for the past eleven years. I first noticed a swelling of my right foot and a reddish spot on it. It was very warm and painful. Then, it spread to my knee. I also had a goiter for twelve years and a tumor in my cervix. I visited several doctors. They suggested a surgery. I was afraid and, besides my fears, I had no money for the operation. So, I just received medicine to delay the growth of the tumor.

My husband, Jose C. Almazan, and I came to Guam on Sept. 14, 1994. We stayed at our uncle' house. I was able to find employment and worked for almost a year. Because I had so much pain in my right leg and left hip, I visited several doctors in Guam for consultation and treatment. They prescribed medicine to relieve the pains. At night I cried a lot because of the severe pains. I stopped working and stayed home, because I could hardly move, stand or walk. I forced myself to do some work—like cooking my food and washing clothes.

One day, my sister-in-law, Mrs. Gloria C. Comboy, lent me a book, Messages of Love, which I read thoroughly. I wanted very much to see Mrs. Julia Kim in Naju, Korea for my healing. I could not go there because of financial difficulties. The only thing that I could do was to write her letters explaining my present physical condition and asking her to pray for me to Mama Mary and Our Lord for my healing. I, too, prayed and prayed the Holy Rosary.

Then, I learned that Mrs. Julia Kim would be coming to Guam. On January 10, 1997, Mrs. Comboy and her family, my husband and I went to St. Francis Church at Yona to attend the Holy Mass and the healing service. After the Mass, many people were lining up to approach Mrs. Julia Kim and her assistants near the altar. My husband accompanied me because I could hardly stand or walk even with my crutches. Before we could reach her, it was announced that Mrs. Julia Kim would rest for a while. So, my husband and I went to kiss the Blessed Mama Mary' statue on the altar. While Mrs. Julia Kim was walking down the stairs, she happened to turn back her head and saw me limping in pain. I seemed to see a very beautiful lady in blue. She came to embrace me and I cried aloud unashamedly. I embraced her also and my husband told her and her assistant, Mr. Song, that I had a malignant goiter and painful right leg and left hip. They massaged me and advised me to pray hard, to open my heart and to forgive those who had hurt me. I felt very much relieved. We went home filled with happiness after the extraordinary and holy encounter. I continued offering up prayers of praises and thanksgiving to the Lord and Mama Mary. The whole day, I meditated on the Messages of Love and Reconciliation. I felt the inflammation of my knee and leg subsiding and the extreme pains diminishing. I was able to get up alone and walk without crutches. I could walk around with little discomfort. I did not even take the medicine prescribed by my doctors.

On the following day, we went again to Yona to attend the Holy Mass, to hear the messages of Mama Mary and Our Lord, and to attend the healing service.

On January 12, we were not able to go to Merizo, because we did not have a ride. On January 13, we were able to attend the Holy Mass and healing service at St. Anthony' Church in Tamuning. I cried and prayed a lot in the church. I could walk without any aid now. My sister-in-law accompanied me to show myself and to express our gratitude to Mrs. Julia Kim and her assistants and especially to Mama Mary and Our Lord. The group saw me and told me to walk around, which I did with ease. They sang songs of praise, joy, and cheers. Somebody gave me the image of Mama Mary and I cried with joy. Mrs. Julia Kim came and embraced me for the second time, smiling with joy. Suddenly, I fell down on the floor. I did not know what happened. Others told me later that I was undergoing a treatment of the goiter by the Holy Spirit through the tender and loving hands of Mrs. Julia Kim and her assistants. When I recovered, there was jubilation and picture-taking. I found myself sitting on Mrs. Julia Kim' lap like a small child. I am now feeling well and I can walk without pain.

On January 14, I attended again the Holy Mass and healing service at St. Barbara Church in Dedeo. During the healing session, a member of the group recognized me sitting in the pew. He accompanied me toward the altar where Mrs. Kim was. People saw me walking normally. They sang songs again. Then, they told me to deliver a short testimony. I was excited to say a few words.

Thank you all. Praise to the Lord and Mama Mary. I love you all.

'The Blessed Mother of Naju cured my husband' liver cirrhosis and cancer and my cataract'

Pearl Michael, Cebu, the Philippines (April 29, 1997)

In March of 1993, my husband, Ernest, was diagnosed with liver cirrhosis and cancer. One month later, in April 1993, he had a stroke and one side of his body was paralyzed.

Several months later, Fr. Jerry Orbos asked us if we wished to join in the pilgrimage to Korea. We did join in the pilgrimage and went to Naju, where the miraculous statue of the Blessed Mother was. We also went to the mountain where the spring was. Before the Mass and after the Mass, Julia prayed for my husband. Also while we were drinking the spring water, Julia continued praying for us, singing a hymn.

After we came back to Cebu, my husband was examined as usual. The test result was that his liver cirrhosis and cancer disappeared; his liver was clean and healthy! Several months afterwards, he was examined again at St. Luke Hospital in Manila. It again showed that not even a trace of the cirrhosis and cancer remained. His blood test was normal also.

Actually, I suffered myself from a cataract since 1985, and was prayed over by Julia, when she was praying for my husband. Julia also put the spring water in my eyes. Since then, I have not used eye medicine (eye drops) at all, and said so to Julia when she was putting the spring water in my eyes. When I was examined in Cebu after the pilgrimage, the doctor said that I did not need to use the medicine any longer. I was examined several more times since then, but every time the doctor said that I did not need the medicine. I feel that my eye pressure is normal also. I am so grateful to God.

'I saw the Eucharist in the Blessed Mother' hand'

Elizabeth Ok-Ryun Kang, Daegu, Korea (May 3, 1997)

I visited the Blessed Mother' House in Naju on the First Saturday of June 1993. Throughout the prayer service that night, a strong fragrance of roses filled the Chapel. While experiencing the fragrance, I looked at the Blessed Mother' statue without expecting anything unusual. But I saw a large Eucharist in one of the Blessed Mother' hands and also a light radiating from the top of her statue. A while later, Julia said, Those who saw the Eucharist in the Blessed Mother' hand, please raise your hand.?So, I raised my hand. From that time on, I have firmly believed in the truthfulness of the Blessed Mother of Naju regardless of what others say.

Later, my husband also attended the overnight prayer meeting in Naju with me. He told me that, when Julia was praying for him, he felt the presence of the Blessed Mother in Julia and almost shouted, Mother!and wanted to be embraced by her like a child. After we returned home, the fragrance of roses continued from my husband for fifteen days. Everybody around us thought it was amazing, because it was summer and one would expect an odor of sweat from him.

For some time after that, I could not attend the prayer meeting in Naju because of some difficulties at home. It was June 30, 1996, when I went to Naju again. It was the 11th anniversary of the Blessed Mother' first weeping in Naju. At that time, I had suffered from a hemorrhage for four months. Because of it, I had pains in all of my teeth which became loose from the gums. Then, during the prayer meeting, some time between 2 and 3 a.m. on July 1, there was a sudden flash of light from the Blessed Mother' statue and, simultaneously, Julia screamed loudly and fell down on the floor (she received the Stigmata). At that moment, my hemorrhage stopped and all my teeth and gums became healthy and firm. I was overjoyed and was rubbing and patting my cheeks with my hands.

Even until this moment when I am writing this testimony, there has been no recurrence of the hemorrhage or toothache. I sincerely thank the Blessed Mother of Naju and will offer up fervent prayers and sacrifices in gratitude to her and for the triumph of her Immaculate Heart.

'I doubted the fragrance'

Michaela Yong-Su Lee, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk Province, Korea (June 6, 1997)

My name is Michaela Yong-Su Lee in the Kyungsan Parish of the Daegu Archdiocese.

It was the morning of June 6, 1997. While I was praying the rosary in front of the Blessed Mother' statue in the Chapel in Naju, Julia came in, supported by a helper, and offered up rosaries, scapulars, key chains, pins, the Miraculous Medals, and the Medals of St. Benedict to the Blessed Mother, touching her feet, hands, chest, and lips with them. While watching Julia offering up the holy objects despite her great pains, I deeply realized that the fragrance of roses from these objects was coming from the Blessed Mother herself as a sign of her love for all of us and not from any perfume sprayed on them as I had mistakenly thought. I felt deeply sorry, realizing that Julia must have suffered more because of my wrong judgment. I prayed, "Blessed Mother, I was wrong. Help me so that Julia may accept my apology, and approached Julia. I said to her, “I have something to tell you. I doubted the fragrance of roses that the Blessed Mother was giving us as a sign of her presence, love and friendship. I was wrong. Julia made a big smile and said, “It is okay. You received great graces today. She consoled me instead of scolding me. I came back to my seat and prayed for Julia, shedding tears. I also thanked the Lord for the Blessed Mother' presence.

'Many people who had been away from the Church were coming back'

Rev. Paul Chee, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia (June 7, 1997)

I thank God for the gift of my priestly vocation and especially for blessing me with an opportunity to visit Naju, Korea.

Julia Kim came to visit the Diocese of Sibu in Sarawak, Malaysia, to spread our Lord Jesus and Blessed Mother' messages in September, 1996. On September 17, more than three thousand people came to listen to Julia at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Sibu. Before Julia' testimony, there was a Mass by His Excellency Dominic Su, the Bishop of Sibu, concelebrated together with several of his priests.

After Julia' testimony, many Catholics who had been away from the Church came back to make good confessions. During Julia' visit, there were so many young people there also. Many among them had not made their confession for a long time, between ten to forty years. They repented of their sinful lives and turned back to God.

Even after Julia' visit, there were more faithful making frequent confessions and attending daily Masses more fervently. The numbers of people who attended Sunday Masses and also weekday Masses had also increased. Praise be to God for so many conversions that took place after listening to messages of Jesus and our Blessed Mother Mary through Julia Kim.

'His Excellency Paul Chang-Yeol Kim, Bishop of the Cheju(=Jeju) Diocese, witnessed a Eucharistic miracle in Naju'

Rufino Yun-Hoon Park, Naju, Jeonnam Province, Korea (June 12, 1997)

On June 12, 1997, at about 11:40 a.m., His Excellency Paul Chang-Yeol Kim, Bishop of the Cheju(=Jeju) Diocese, and Rev. Anthony Jung-Yong Kim, an elderly priest in the Kwangju Archdiocese, came to the Blessed Mother' House in Naju. While Bishop Kim, Fr. Kim, Julia and I were praying before the Blessed Mother' statue, a Sacred Host descended from the direction of the Crucifix to the altar in front of the Blessed Mother' statue. It was a large Sacred Host that priests use during Mass. There was an image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on the Sacred Host. There also were flames of fire above the Sacred Heart and a small cross above the flames. Two rows of thorns were surrounding the Sacred Heart. Two drops of the Precious Blood were dripping from the Heart.

The Sacred Host was soon moved to the Naju Parish Church and was placed in the tabernacle by the Pastor of Naju. Bishop Kim said that he would report to Archbishop Youn of Kwangju about the Eucharistic miracle he witnessed. It was the eighth Eucharistic miracle through the Blessed Mother of Naju, and the seventh Eucharistic miracle witnessed by the Holy Father or a bishop, and the first Eucharistic miracle witnessed by a Korean bishop.

'A Conversation with Bishop Paul Chang-Yeol Kim of the Cheju(=Jeju) Diocese in Korea'

Rev. Aloysius Hong-Bin Chang, Dongsan-dong Catholic Church, Yeosu, Jeonnam Province, Korea (June 25, 1997)

The telephone rang at about 8 a.m. It was Bishop Paul Chang-Yeol Kim of the Cheju(=Jeju) Diocese. He often calls me to get information about Naju, as he knows me well from his days as the president of the seminary in Seoul where I studied. Bishop Kim had witnessed a miracle of the Eucharist descending from above in the Chapel in Naju on June 12, 1997. He explained to me how he came to Naju on that day.

After attending a meeting at the seminary in Kwangju, I said to Archbishop Yoon, "I wish to make a visit to Naju. Can I go with Fr. Anthony Jung-Yong Kim?" Fr. Kim belonged to the Kwangju Archdiocese and was Bishop Kim' classmate in the seminary. Archbishop Yoon said, "Please make the visit quietly. Bishop Kim only wanted to visit Naju and pray quietly there. So, he didn't even inform anyone in Naju beforehand about his visit. He arrived at the Blessed Mother' House and began praying the rosary in front of the Blessed Mother' statue that had wept tears and tears of blood. Soon Rufino Park came out and greeted the Bishop and, a while later, Julia came out also. Rufino explained to the Bishop about the tears, tears of blood, fragrant oil, and Eucharistic miracles. Rufino also explained the miraculous descents of the Eucharist from above the Blessed Mother' statue during the Apostolic Pro-Nuncio' visit on November 24, 1994, and also on July 1, 1995, during an overnight prayer meeting. Then, they were about to begin praying. Suddenly, a loud sound was heard from the front of the Blessed Mother' statue. Everybody was surprised and looked. A white Host had landed on the altar before the Blessed Mother' statue. The Bishop said on the phone, It was the Eucharist for sure. So, I asked the Pastor of Naju to come and to preserve the Eucharist well, as the Eucharistic miracle had never occurred in this manner.?The Pastor came and carried the Eucharist to his Parish and placed the Eucharist in the tabernacle. But the Eucharist was later moved to the Kwangju Archdiocesan office at the Archbishop' instruction. Bishop Kim added that his Eucharistic devotion became stronger than ever because of this experience.

Bishop Kim continued, I reported this to Archbishop Yoon and also told him about the Eucharistic miracle in the Vatican on October 31, 1995. Later I was invited to speak at a conference on theology hosted by a Protestant organization in Europe. I told the audience about a Protestant clergyman in Korea who came to Naju and testified in favor of the Marian devotion and also about the miraculous happenings in Naju. Many Catholic Bishops and Protestant ministers who attended the conference already knew about Naju and asked me many questions. Bishop Kim also mentioned that a statue of the Blessed Mother owned by a family in Rome wept tears of blood four times, and the local Bishop was already preparing to approve it. He said that he saw many pilgrims visiting that place and praying. I asked Bishop Kim, why didn't you report the Eucharistic miracle you witnessed to the Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith? Bishop Kim said, what is the need? The Holy Father already approves it. The only thing that is needed now is an approval by the Archbishop of Kwangju.

'How can I describe such an amazing event?'

Immaculata Bun-Min Han together with twenty-three others, Seoul, Korea (August 27, 1997)

While we were praying the third decade of the Glorious Mysteries, Julia said that light was radiating from the Crucifix and the Blessed Mother' statue. So, I began to look intently in that direction. Then, suddenly, a white object came down from the direction of the Crucifix. It came down like a snowflake or a white butterfly. My eyes were following the movement of the object. It landed between Julia, who was in severe suffering, and Father Raymond Spies. Someone shouted, It is the Eucharist! And all the people in the Chapel swarmed to that area. I also rushed to see, and I saw a Sacred Host! Oh, marvelous Mystery of the Eucharist! Jesus reveals it even to a sinner like me. How can I describe such an amazing event? What a sweetness, joy, delight, peace, and love! My heart was pounding. Trembling, I called the Lord and promised: Jesus Who is alive in the Eucharist! Now, let even this sinner start living a new life, without rejecting the Lord and the Blessed Mother. Until the Lord calls me, let me live according to the messages from the Blessed Mother, who said, ‘I want you to win victory in the war against three enemies (the flesh, the world, and the devil) and be totally and courageously loyal, displaying more vigorously the power of love in joy, love, and peace.?Glory be to the Lord. Amen.

'The Blessed Mother did not want my family to break up'

Agnes Suk-Hee Yoo, Seoul, Korea (September 18, 1997)

I own a small restaurant and have been married for twenty-four years. I was baptized seventeen years ago. My husband and I had problems from the beginning. Our two daughters have grown up, one now in college and another in high school. But our problems continued, with no peaceful days. In recent months, I repeatedly suggested divorce without any hesitation.

Finally on July 14, 1997, we agreed to get divorced. My husband said that, if I signed the papers first, he would give me alimony. But I said that, if he gave me alimony first, I would sign the papers. Neither making any concession, we decided to continue living in the same house like strangers. He promised to give me alimony ten months later (which is next May). We agreed to separate at that time. It was extremely painful to live like that, trying to avoid each other in the same house. I could not concentrate on my business. My mind was filled with resentful thoughts about my husband. I worked hard every day, but he was living freely, even meeting other women. I needed some rest from my work.

Seeking peace even for a month, I looked for a retreat house and, finally, came to the Blessed Mother' House in Naju. It was August 26, 1997, at about 8:20 p.m., when I arrived there. I went there without expecting any miracle or asking for any sign. All I wanted was some rest and peace. However, unexpectedly, I saw a miracle!

The next day, August 27, I saw the Eucharist coming down from the Crucifix and saw Julia suffering pains with a swollen abdomen. When a foreign priest placed the just-descended Eucharist on Julia' stomach and prayed, her abdomen returned to its normal size. I was beside myself. I began crying. Tears were pouring down. I soon realized that my tears were tears of grace for my repentance. I realized that the Blessed Mother did not want my family to break up.

Two days later, I left Naju and arrived at Yeoungdeungpo Railroad Station in the southern part of Seoul, but did not feel like going home. I telephoned several other places, because I did not want to face my husband' terrifying face. Finally, I called home to let the children know that Mom had arrived. But it was my husband who answered the phone. It was a soft voice: “Come home soon. When I arrived home, he embraced me warmly and consoled me. I burst into tears. I was still in my husband' arms. Thank God. Thank you, Jesus and the Blessed Mother!

'Oh, Mary, I love you. Take my heart and lead me to your Son'

Merton (Dave) Rodger, Sunland, California (October 1997)

In the late spring of 1997 I received a color newspaper, Mary' Touch #3 from a Filipino missionary priest. Our Lady of Naju was on the front page with tears of blood streaming down her face! On the second page I saw Pope John Paul staring into the face of a Korean woman with her mouth wide open! The woman was Julia Kim and when I turned the page I saw what our Pope had seen. In a large color blowup was the real flesh and blood in the form of a heart on her tongue. I was looking at the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the sight overwhelmed me. When Julia received Holy Communion from our Holy Father in the Vatican, this transformation took place in front of Pope John Paul (on October 31, 1995). I found myself on my knees in tears and vowing to go to Naju.

Now it' June 30. I was with Judy Navarrete from Los Angeles and a group of pilgrims, and I was kneeling in front of Our Lady' statue that cried tears and tears of blood for 700 days and gave off fragrant oil for 700 days. As I prayed to Our Blessed Mother, I asked her what she wanted me to do. Suddenly my prayer was interrupted by shouts from out front of the chapel: MIRACLE, MIRACLE, MIRACLE! I ran out front to see what was going on. Everyone was pointing to the sun. I looked at the sun, but it didn't hurt my eyes. It was pink with jagged edges and seemed to be wobbling erratically. Then as I looked, it went further up into the heavens until it was the size of a pinhead! Suddenly it came right at me and I was bathed in a cone of light. I looked left and right and all I could see was brilliant light. Then just as suddenly it retreated back into the heavens. This happened two more times. I thought to myself that this was going to be an intense pilgrimage, and it was. Judy rushed over and said, did you see all the pilgrims changing colors just like at Fatima?Still somewhat dazed, I muttered, "No. Judy then asked, what were you doing? I replied, looking at the sun. In a few moments we were on the bus heading for the all-night vigil.

The Koreans sang so beautifully and prayed so deeply. I was being swept up in something so beautiful. At about 9 p.m., I went downstairs on the main floor to pray before Our Lady. My wife had died only a few months earlier and I wanted Our Lady to tell me what she wanted me to do with the rest of my life. Meanwhile, a lot of Korean women were trying to get into the large gymnasium to pray before Our Lady. So I decided to end my prayer and let them in. As I turned to get up, Judy was at my side yelling, look at her hands! I glanced back and Our Blessed Mother had a Eucharistic Host in her hands!! Judy threw her camera to me and I took a couple of pictures. When I turned to give back her camera, she yelled again, and when I glanced back Our Lady had two Hosts in her hands! Later that night Julia told us that it was Our Blessed Mother' way of thanking us for responding to her call.

It must have been 3 o'clock in the morning when Julia came to read a message from Jesus that wasn't even five minutes old. Some parts of the message were sad and Julia began to cry while other parts offered hope and she began to sing. She had a strong voice with a sweet quality. Everyone was spellbound! When she finished the silence was deafening. I heard a gasp on the main floor. I thought maybe someone was sick. Then I heard another, and another, and suddenly the whole main floor was on their knees in tears. Conversions were everywhere! We were in the balcony and I looked around at the Westerners. They were standing around wide-eyed wondering what was going on! I thought,What' wrong with me? I came 6,000 miles! Why can't I get into this??People were being touched but it wasn't happening to me. The main event was over so I decided to go out for a bottle of ice water.

It was starting to rain when I stepped outside and walked along the building on my way to get some ice water. Suddenly I felt a great sadness come over me and I burst into tears! I blurted out with deep feeling, Oh, Mary, I came 6,000 miles, please don't leave me on the outside looking in.?The (lower) main floor was reserved for the Koreans but I thought if only I could see Julia, things might be different, dried my eyes and walked on the main floor. Suddenly a Korean man ran over to me and grabbed me by the wrist and in broken English said, “You come with me! He led me through the crowd all the way up front. In a second I realized Our Blessed Mother was answering my prayer! Now I was surrounded by seven priests who laid hands on me, and I prayed to know what God' will for me was. In a second I was looking into the face of Julia Kim. Her dark eyes were sparkling and she had a beautiful smile. My legs turned to jelly and I blurted out, “God bless you, Julia. I only took one step and burst into uncontrollable tears. Judy was at my side saying, “You were touched, huh? Well, it isn't over yet! In a few moments we were back on the bus and headed for the hotel.

The moonlight was coming through my hotel window and I was too excited to sleep. So I decided to pray in the moonlight. I knelt down and never got a word out! My whole body began to shake as if there was an earthquake going on inside. From depths I didn't know existed I cried out,Oh, Mary, I love you. Take my heart and lead me to your Son?for the next 20 minutes or so with tears streaming down my face. I murmured sweet words of love to Jesus. At that moment I never wanted to leave Naju. Each morning during the pilgrimage I awoke in heavy tears with a feeling of love that I’d never known before.

Naju was the most wonderful experience and leaving was so hard.

(Update: Mr. Rodger is now into his fifth year spreading the Naju messages.)