Mystical City of God
Based on the writings of Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Agreda (1602-1665). Her 4-volume set, which was translated into English by Fr. George Blatter (Fiscar Marison), is broadcast in a chapter-by-chapter format allowing you to enjoy the life story of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It‘s deeper than simply the history and has been referred to as the theology of grace. The story begins before creation and concludes at the Blessed Virgin Mary‘s Coronation as Queen of Heaven. These are things God wants you to know and has been revealed to Ven. Sr. Mary of Agreda for the encouragement of the faithful. Don‘t forget to like and follow! You can have no better teachers.
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Mystical City of God is the work of the Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus from Ágreda. Her writings reveal, explore and explain the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary. You'll be exposed to information you thought didn't exist. God's plan and promises to and for the Blessed Virgin Mary. Her Immaculate Conception, her parents, her early life, and full explanations regarding the Gospel events from Our Blessed Mother herself. You can have no...
An introduction to the life of the Queen of Heaven. The Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Agreda explains the reason for writing the life story of the Blessed Virgin Mary and she explains other circumstances and occurrences she encountered while writing this history.
The Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes two special visions granted to her by Our Lord. She also discusses other enlightenments and mysteries made clear to her which compelled her to withdraw from earthly things and raised her spirit to dwell above the earth.
The Venerable Sister Mary of Ágreda describes how the history of the Blessed Virgin Mary was explained to her. The different types or modes of revelation she experienced and their grades or characteristics. She tells us of how she was born with a great grace – the fear of the loss of God. Seen by many as a weakness in faith, Maria tells us of how it is, “Her greatest blessing.”
The Venerable Sister Maria de Jesus of Ágreda is given a vision of the Holy Trinity and describes what she saw. She details their nature and substance, within our very limited understanding. As a tool, she also describes what they are not, and how they don’t work, in the order or ways that are familiar to us. It's a real eye opener.
Christ and thus the Blessed Virgin Mary were first in God's intention. To help us understand the sequence or the development of creation, Sister Maria de Jesus of Ágreda breaks down the decisions or instances leading up to the creation of the material (the universe and us) and immaterial (angels and heaven and hell) as they were relayed to her by God and the angels guiding her.
Venerable Sr. Maria de Jesus details how Jesus, the Incarnation, and thus the Blessed Virgin Mary, were first in intent in the creation of all things using the Book of Proverbs. She also relates how Mary was to be set apart in a unique way from the rest of creation – before anything was created.
Venerable Sr. Mary of Jesus had some doubts about what was revealed to her about the coming of Christ or the Redemption as separate events. So many teachers in His holy church teach that our redemption was the primary cause of the Incarnation. She also asked about the differences in teaching within the Church. God answered both questions directly and tells her that differences, when based on truth, increases our understanding.
After God created the angels, they were shown the Divine plan for the creation of the world and the human race whose apex would be the Incarnation of the Word (Jesus Christ) via the Blessed Virgin Mary. This brought on the fall of the angels that did not love God. Out of wild pride, jealousy, and arrogance Satan threatened God’s plan and told Him that he would destroy the mortals and especially this Virgin he loved so much. He woul...
Chapter 12 of the book of Revelations is explained to the Venerable Sister Maria of Ágreda. These events have already happened. Satan is transformed into the ugly dragon and thrown out of Heaven. Arrogantly, he continues to threaten God's divine plan. God assures Satan of Mary’s place, and with His grace, the dragon will never reach her. Mary’s sinless creation and life mean she is never under Satan’s influence, not even through or...
Venerable Sister Mary of Ágreda concludes what she has learned regarding Revelations 12. Satan protests his treatment and claims to be superior to the Incarnate Word (Jesus), and doubles down on his refusal to be subject to an inferior creature. Our Heavenly Father speaks directly about Christ, how He will teach and be a wonderful example, what will happen to humankind, and how He will offer a remedy for the fall of Adam and Eve if...
At the conclusion of the events outlined in Revelations 12, Satan and demons held a council in hell. During the council, all forms of sin and depravity were decided upon. They came to the conclusion that the greatest vengeance and injury against God would be to impede the effects of His love, which they knew God bore toward mankind.
Satan asked to be able to tempt and afflict Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary. God allowed it, but ...
The Venerable Sister Mary of Ágreda describes the creation of Adam and Eve, how they were based upon Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary, being the first in intention. How the Passion of Our Lord and the steadfast love of Our Lady bore fruits before we were created. Satan’s confusion and assumptions (incorrect and based on his arrogance). How the merits of Christ and His Mother influenced humanity from the beginning, and the intense...
In chapter 12, the Venerable Sister Mary of Ágreda introduces us to St. Joachim and St. Anne, The Blessed Virgin Mary’s parents, and the grandparents of the Our Lord. She describes how they lived, where they lived and what they were like, and how they prayed for the coming of the child that would be Mary. She also tells us the Archangel Gabriel played a significant role in their lives. He appeared to both: one in physical form, the...
In Chapter 13 we hear from God, the Archangel Gabriel, and the prayers of St. Anne and St. Joachim and how they interacted with each other. The most wonderful element of these revelations is that they give us a peek into the internal workings of the people (and of God) in the events leading up to the Incarnation – Our Lord Jesus Christ.
St. Gabriel explains to St. Anne, “Good is incessant prayer and humble confidence. The Lord has ...
In chapter 14 of Mystical City of God, Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes her vision of the announcement God made to the angels about the beginning of the coming of Christ. Specifically, the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the first step. God also established a guard of 1000-angels that would administer to Mary, their Queen. You’ll come away from this chapter knowing God, the Holy Trinity, and Ma...
The Blessed Virgin Mary was Immaculately Conceived. But do we know what that means? In chapter 15 the Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus explains, in great detail, what the Immaculate Conception really means. She goes to great lengths to answer common questions. She also describes the creation of souls, how Mary's compared to it, and the fusion of that creation into/with our physical bodies. The Mystical City of God gives you a look in...
In Chapter 16 the Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda tells us what God revealed about the Blessed Virgin Mary's Immaculate Conception. How in her first instant, still in the womb, she turned to God in prayer. Giving thanks for her creation and pleading with God on behalf of sinners. God saw fit, that as Queen of the Angels, she would have full cognitive capabilities upon her creation just like the Angels. How she had every ca...
In chapter 17 the Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda continues to describe the Blessed Virgin Mary’s Immaculate Conception. Only upon entering heaven will we truly begin to understand the immensity of this event and the depth of the graces showered down upon the Mother of God. Here she talks about Revelation 21:1-8, how it’s describing Mary, her conception, and creation. A wonderful and deeper look into the Immaculate Concept...
In chapter 18 the Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus reminds us of Psalm 86:3, "Great and glorious things are said in the Catholic church of this City of God (the Blessed Virgin Mary), and of the splendor which She has received from that same Lord; but all of it is insignificant, and all human words fall short of the truth. The created intellect, entirely overcome, can only assert that the most holy Mary partakes of the Divinity more t...
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