For centuries, Catholic mystics and visionaries have been warned of a coming Three Days of Darkness. These revelations have been made known since at least the early 1200s with the visions of Br. Johannes Friede and have continued to the present day with numerous saints along the way issuing the same warnings. Amongst those who have warned the world are Blessed Anna Maria Taigi, Stigmatist Marie Julie Jahenny, and Saint Padre Pio..
These warnings consistently include an upheaval of the natural world, both animal and weather-related upheaval, a period of unleashing of demonic forces and the blotting out of the light of the sun. Across all of these prophecies runs a consistent theme: Do not go outside during this time, cover the windows, light blessed candles, and pray without ceasing. This period of darkness will be a purgation of the evil of the world and will be immediately followed by a splendid renewal of the earth. This description is not unprecedented in salvation history, as it is not unlike the purgation at the time of Noah, nor unlike the three days of darkness experienced during the ninth plague brought upon Egypt in Exodus 10. Further still, there are future darknesses contained within the Sacred Scriptures. In Revelation 6 during the opening of the sixth seal there will be a great darkness upon the earth that will cause all men to tremble with great fear, unable to withstand the terror of God’s wrath, and Revelation 16 describing a great darkness from the pouring of the fifth bowl.
St. Padre Pio’s warnings concerning this matter are relatively extensive; below are poignant though far from exhaustive quotations concerning the matter:
“That you may be prepared for these visitations, I will give you the following signs and instructions: The night will be very cold. The wind will roar. After a time, thunderbolts will be heard. Lock all the doors and windows. Talk to no one outside the house. Kneel down before a crucifix, be sorry for your sins, and beg My Mother's protection. Do not look during the earthquake, because the anger of God is holy! Jesus does not want us to behold the anger of God, because God's anger must be contemplated with fear and trembling. Those who disregard this advice will be killed instantly. The wind will carry with it poisonous gasses which will be diffused over the entire earth. Those who suffer and die innocently will be martyrs and they will be with Me in My Kingdom.
This catastrophe shall come upon the earth like a flash of lightning at which moment the light of the morning sun shall be replaced by black darkness! No one shall leave the house or look out of a window from that moment on. I Myself shall come amidst thunder and lightning. The wicked shall behold My Divine Heart. There shall be great confusion because of this utter darkness in which the entire earth shall be enveloped, and many, many shall die from fear and despair.
Those who shall fight for My cause shall receive grace from My Divine Heart; and the cry: "WHO IS LIKE UNTO GOD!" shall serve as a means of protection to many. However, many shall burn in the open fields like withered grass! The godless shall be annihilated, so that afterwards the just shall be able to stand afresh. On the day, as soon as complete darkness has set in, no one shall leave the house or look from out of the window. The darkness shall last a day and a night, followed by another day and a night, and another day--but on the night following, the stars will shine again, and on the next morning the sun shall rise again, and it will be SPRINGTIME!!” – Excerpts from a vision by Padre Pio received on Feb. 7, 1950
Likewise, Marie Julie Jahenny was given revelations of these same coming events in the 1880s:
“The three days of darkness - WILL BE ON A THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. Days of the Most Holy Sacrament, of the Cross and Our Lady. .. three days less one night. THE EARTH WILL BE COVERED IN DARKNESS AND HELL WILL BE LOOSED ON EARTH. The thunder and lightning will cause those who have no faith or trust in my Power, to die of fear. During these three days of terrifying darkness, no windows must be opened, because no one will be able to see the earth and the terrible colour it will have in those days of punishment without dying at once…The sky will be on fire, the earth will split. . . During these three days of darkness LET THE BLESSED CANDLE BE LIGHTED EVERYWHERE, no other light will shine…
THE CANDLES OF BLESSED WAX ALONE WILL GIVE LIGHT DURING THIS HORRIBLE DARKNESS. ONE CANDLE ALONE WILL BE ENOUGH FOR THE DURATION OF THIS NIGHT OF HELL... In the homes of the wicked and blasphemers these candles will give NO LIGHT. And Our Lady states: Everything will shake except the piece of furniture on which the blessed candle is burning. This will not shake. You will all gather around with the crucifix and my blessed picture. This is what will keep away this terror.” – Excerpts from “Marie-Julie Jahenny: The Breton Stigmatist''
Lastly, Blessed Anna Maria Taigi issued what are perhaps the most famous of these prophecies:
“There shall come over the whole earth an intense darkness lasting three days and three nights. Nothing can be seen, and the air will be laden with pestilence which will claim mainly, but not only, the enemies of religion. It will be impossible to use any man-made lighting during this darkness, except blessed candles. He, who out of curiosity, opens his window to look out, or leaves his home, will fall dead on the spot. During these three days, people should remain in their homes, pray the Rosary and beg God for mercy. All the enemies of the Church, whether known or unknown, will perish over the whole earth during that universal darkness, with the exception of a few whom God will soon convert. The air shall be infected by demons who will appear under all sorts of hideous forms.” – Excerpt from the book of Anna Maria Taigi’s Private Prophecies; published 1863.
Hopefully, from these repeated warnings the Catholic faithful will take the necessary steps to remain physically, emotionally, sacramentally and spiritually prepared for the trials and purgations ahead. This is far from a one off prophecy from a random anonymous voice. The repeated calls and warnings by reputable saints and mystics to be prepared for this event lends much credence to these revelations. Don’t find yourself unprepared; frequent the Sacraments, stay in a state of Grace, pray fervently, and remain ready for these events.
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Essentially yours,
-- Robert