The Vatican on Wednesday approved the “spiritual experience” connected to the Sanctuary of Maccio in Italy. Source: CNA.
It is the fifth public announcement of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) since the office published its norms for the discernment of “alleged supernatural phenomena” on May 17.
The DDF recognised the “action of the Holy Spirit” in the mystical experiences and spiritual writings of Italian father and music teacher Gioacchino Genovese, which highlight the centrality of the Holy Trinity as the “source of mercy.”
In 2000, Genovese reportedly had mystical experiences during times of prayer in which he perceived the love of the Holy Trinity through the merciful gaze of Jesus Christ.
Initially keeping his intellection visions to himself, he later began to open up about his prayer life with others. Devotion among Catholics around his intellectual visions began to spread throughout the Diocese of Como.
“The Church is called to rediscover more and more in the gestures of Christ that infinite mercy of the triune God, who in the writings of triune God Mr Genovese is called by the name ‘Trinity Mercy,’” reads the letter signed by DDF prefect Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández.
“This is the centre of all the messages because, ultimately, it is the centre of revelation: ‘And the heart of revelation is this: God, trinity of love, one God, gift that gives himself in our humanity, in Jesus walks with us.’”
Cardinal Fernández granted the sanctuary a “nulla osta,” meaning the spiritual experiences connected to the sanctuary “do not contain theological or moral elements contrary to the doctrine of the Church”.
In the letter addressed to Cardinal Oscar Cantoni, Bishop of Como, Cardinal Fernández also outlined further considerations regarding specific “expressions” contained within Genovese’s writings that have the potential to cause confusion or be “interpreted in a way contrary to the Catholic faith.”
To date, the Vatican has made public declarations on five cases of supernatural phenomena that have taken place in Europe.
Three of the five cases, which have taken place in Italy – including the shrine dedicated to “Our Lady of the Rock” in a village in Calabria – have been given the seal of approval by the DDF.
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Vatican approves ‘spiritual experience’ connected to Trinity shrine of Maccio in Italy (By Kristina Millare, CNA)
