Virgin Mary...Hey, Have You Seen Her?

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1. In 1531, an Aztec Indian in Mexico named Juan Diego reported encountering a beautiful woman surrounded by a bright light who called herself "Mary, the Virgin." In presenting the information to the local bishop, a great miracle occurred. What was that miracle? An eclipse of the sun occurred His cape contained an image of the Virgin Mary The Virgin Mary appeared to the Bishop Juan Diego levitated in a state of ecstasy

2. In 1846, the Virgin Mary appeared weeping to two young shepherds. She warned that "In the year 1864, Lucifer together with a large number of demons will be unloosed from hell; they will put an end to faith little by little, even in those dedicated to God." Where in the world did this occur? Rue Du Bac, France LaSalette, France Lourdes, France Pontmain, France

3. To whom did the Virgin Mary state "I am the Immaculate Conception"? Maximilian Kolbe Conchita Gonzales Bernadette Soubirous Padre Pio

4. In 1879, how many people in Knock, Ireland reported viewing the appearance of the Virgin Mary on the gable wall of the local church? 20 15 10 5

5. During this marian apparition of October 13, 1917 in Fatima, Portugal, approximately 70,000 thousand spectators saw what miracle occur? A hard rain of red rose petals from the sky A sudden and unpredicted total eclipse of the sun The sun spun in the sky and appeared to be falling to the earth Heavy snow on a hot day with no clouds in the sky

6. In 1932, five children saw the Virgin Mary walking in the air above a bridge with her feet hidden in a cloud. Where in the world did this occur? Rome, Italy Beauraing, Belgium Lipa, Philippines Cuapa, Nicaragua

7. This time the Virgin Mary said she came to "console the sick and the suffering." When and where in the world did she appear? 1933, Banneux Belgium 1968, Zeitun Egypt 1945, Amsterdam Holland 1972, Milan Italy

8. In 1961, four young girls in Garabandal, Spain were visited by the Virgin Mary. She gave them four prophecies to tell the world. Of the prophecy topics listed, which one does not apply? A World Wide Warning A Great Paradox A Great Miracle A Permanent Sign

9. In 1968, this apparition of the Virgin Mary was viewed by more than a million people. It was broadcast live on television and is recorded on film. Where in the world did this occur? Akita, Japan Litmanova, Slovakia Naju, Korea Zeitun, Egypt

10. In 1973, Sister Agnes Sasagawa was warned by the Virgin Mary that unless mankind bettered themselves, "Fire will fall from the sky and will wipe out a great part of humanity, the good as well as the bad, sparing neither priests nor faithful. The survivors will find themselves so desolate that they will envy the dead. The only arms which will remain for you will be the Rosary and the Sign left by My Son." Where in the world did the Virgin Mary appear this time? Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina Akita, Japan Oliveto Citra, Italy Terra Blanco, Mexico

11. This woman is considered by many to be the greatest mystic of the present age. She is a devoted wife, mother of seven children, and has nineteen grandchildren. She converses with the Virgin Mary on a daily basis, often many times a day. Who is she? Maria Esperanza Julia Kim Myrna Nazzour Pachi Talbott

12. On June 24 1981, the Virgin Mary appeared to six children holding a baby in her arms. They got scared and ran away. The next day four of the original children and two others went back to the same place and she again appeared, this time without a baby in her arms. They stayed to hear what she had to say. Today she is still speaking daily with three of the children (now adults). This apparition appeared on the cover of Life and Newsweek Magazines. Where in the world is the Virgin Mary appearing now? Rochester New York, USA Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina Mamora Ontario, Canada Conyers Georgia, USA

13. In November 1981, seven young people, two non-Christian, were visited by the Virgin Mary. They were shown, in an eight-hour vision, terrifying scenes of a river of blood, people killing each other, decapitated corpses with no one left to bury them, and trees in flames. They were told such would happen in their country if the people did not come back to God. Where in the world was the Virgin Mary appearing then? Kibeho Rwanda Ninh Loi, Vietnam San Nicolas, Argentina Gergenti, Malta

14. In 1988, nine individuals approached their pastor, Fr. Jack Spaulding, separately and told him they were hearing voices, that of the Virgin Mary. Then Fr. Spaulding, himself, started hearing her voice. Where in the world is the Virgin Mary appearing this time? Scottsdale Arizona, USA Belleville Illinois, USA Lincoln Nebraska, USA San Bruno California, USA

15. From August 2000 to January 2001, thousands flocked to the St. Mark Church in this small town to view an apparition of the Virgin Mary floating over the church and surrounded by doves. Some of the doves were reported to be as big as ducks. Where in the world did the Virgin Mary appear? Mozul, Iraq Damascus, Syria Toowoomba, Australia Assiut, Egypt