A recently republished commentary is encouraging Catholics to revisit several approved Marian apparitions as they reflect on the challenges facing the Church today.
The article, originally written by Vicki Yamasaki for Corpus Christi for Unity and Peace and republished by LifeSiteNews, examines the messages of approved Marian apparitions including Fatima, Akita, La Salette, and Our Lady of Good Success. The author argues that many Catholics see striking parallels between those prophetic warnings and contemporary struggles within both the Church and society.
According to the Corpus Christi for Unity and Peace commentary, private revelations approved by the Church are not part of the deposit of faith and Catholics are not required to believe them. Nevertheless, the author writes that these apparitions have provided spiritual guidance and encouragement for generations of faithful Catholics during times of crisis.
The commentary places particular emphasis on the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), describing the society’s strong devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and its continued use of traditional Marian titles, including Co-Redemptrix and Mediatrix of All Graces. The author also notes the SSPX’s preservation of the traditional Marian feast calendar that existed before the liturgical reforms following the Second Vatican Council.
Drawing from the apparitions at Fatima, the article recalls Our Lady’s warning that if her requests were not heeded, “the errors of Russia” would spread, bringing “wars, persecution of the Church, and suffering for the Holy Father.” The commentary suggests that many Catholics believe these warnings remain relevant amid ongoing moral and doctrinal disputes.
The article also reflects on the messages attributed to Our Lady of Akita, including the warning that “one will see cardinals opposing cardinals, bishops against bishops.” According to the commentary, some Catholics see today’s disagreements over doctrine, liturgy, and Church governance as echoing those words.
The approved apparition of Our Lady of La Salette is likewise discussed. The author points to declining Mass attendance and religious practice in Rome and throughout Italy while reflecting on the oft-cited warning that “Rome will lose the faith.” The commentary presents these observations as one possible interpretation of the prophecy rather than a definitive fulfillment.
The article further examines the messages of Our Lady of Good Success, which speak of a future period marked by “total corruption of customs” and “massive impurity.” The author connects these warnings to modern concerns including secularization, declining belief in Catholic teaching, attacks on marriage and family, abortion, euthanasia, and broader moral confusion.
Throughout the commentary, the SSPX is presented as a community that many supporters believe has remained committed to preserving traditional Catholic doctrine, liturgy, and Marian devotion during a period of significant change within the Church.
Despite its focus on present difficulties, the commentary concludes on a hopeful note. It recalls Our Lady’s promise at Fatima that “My Immaculate Heart will triumph” and encourages Catholics to respond through prayer, devotion to the Rosary, consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, frequent reception of the sacraments, and trust in Christ’s promise to remain with His Church.
Yamasaki concludes the article by affirming her communion with Pope Leo XIV, writing that she recognizes him as “the legitimate successor of St. Peter and the visible head of the Church.” She adds that her reflections are offered “with love for the Church, in the spirit of filial concern, and with complete acceptance of the Pope’s supreme authority.”
The commentary was originally published by Corpus Christi for Unity and Peace, written by Vicki Yamasaki, and later republished by LifeSiteNews.
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