Our Lady’s words to Bl. Anna-Maria Taigi (1769- 1837):   “God will send two punishments: one will be in the form of wars, revolutions and other evils; it shall originate on earth. The other will be sent from Heaven. 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.”  

 Our Lady’s words to Marie Julie Jahenny (1850- 1941):   “The crisis will explode suddenly; the punishments will be shared by all and will succeed one another without interruption... 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. 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 color it will have in those days of punishment without dying at once... The sky will be on fire, the earth will split... let the blessed candle be lighted everywhere, no other light will shine. “The candles and 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.