In Christian theology, a private revelation is an instance of revelation, in a broader sense of the term, of divine reality to a person or persons. It contrasts with revelation intended for humanity a
The Sacred Heart of Jesus revealed to Margaret Mary Alacoque
A Marian apparition is a reported supernatural appearance of the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus. While sometimes described as a type of vision, apparitions are generally regarded as external manifestati
Private revelation
…as opposed to supernaturally bestowed faith, and such beliefs are not dogmatically taught. Private revelations come in a variety of types, such as Marian apparitions and visions. Any such revelation is deemed not to add to or amend the completed revelation, but as a heavenly message that helps its recipients and…
Our Lady of Guadalupe is widely considered integral to the cultural identity of Mexico and Latin American culture
Painting of the apparition of Virgin Mary to Bernadette Soubirous in the Grotto at Massabielle near Lourdes
The apparitions of the Virgin Mary in Fátima (Portugal) in 1917 have become one of the most famous Marian events in the world
Jetzer being tricked. Jetzer was a Dominican friar in Bern, and some of his brothers tricked him into thinking he was receiving a revelation from the Virgin Mary. Eventually, he realized the truth. As punishment for this scandal, four Dominicans were burned at the stake by order of Pope Julius II with an audience of 30,000 people on May 1, 1509.