What Have I Not Done for France?

She was as usual, with rain falling from her hands, and she spoke, “I will remember the efforts that you have made to stay calm. It’s not only for you that I ask it, but also for the Church and France. In the Church, there is not the calm that I’d hope for.” She sighed and shook her head while saying, “There is something…” Then she stopped suddenly, she did tell me what she was going to say, but I understood immediately that there must be some discord. Then she began speaking again slowly, “They should pray and rely on me.” Then the Blessed Virgin said to me sadly, although she was not crying, “What have I not done for France? I have given so many warnings, and yet France refuses to listen to me! I cannot hold back my Son’s arm any longer.” She seemed upset as she added, “France will suffer.” She put a strong accent on these words. Then she was quiet again. At last she said, “Courage and confidence.” During this time, I thought in my heart, “If I tell anyone about this, perhaps they won’t believe me, and the Blessed Virgin understood me and answered, “I paid in advance. Too bad for those who won’t believe you, they will recognize the truth of my words later on.” Then, she left very softly.