The Blessed Virgin Mary reportedly appeared to two children near the small village of La Salette, France, on September 19, 1846. She had strong words for the people and called them to repentance.
Her words were those of a mother warning her children of the consequences of their actions.
She said, "If people are converted, the rocks will become piles of wheat, and it will be found that the potatoes have sown themselves."
St. John Paul II found in her message a hopeful light in the darkness. He spoke about this when addressing the Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette.
While much of Our Lady's message at La Salette may seem harsh to modern ears, she still spoke about the possibility of averting future disasters by repenting and choosing to live a life united to Jesus Christ.
This is always the message of hope for us. We can pave a path to harmony on earth, if we repent of our evil ways and embrace the Gospel.
It may not be easy to achieve this peace, but it is possible with God's help.
