Japanese quake's epicenter located near Marian apparition site

[Cleita]

I posted this in GD, but thought ASAH members might be interested too. Since apparitions of Mary aren't always to Catholics, many believe it's really the Mother Goddess in the guise of the Virgin Mary who is doing the apparitions.

By Catholic News Agency
3/14/2011
Catholic News Agency (www.catholicnewsagency.com)
The messages warned of chaos within the Church, and disasters which could afflict the world.

The epicenter of the earthquake is located near the site of an apparition in which Mary warned about a worldwide disaster that could afflict humanity. In 1973, the Virgin Mary was said to have predicted a number of future events - including natural disasters even more serious than Friday's earthquake and tsunami - during three appearances to a Japanese religious sister, Sr. Agnes Sasagawa.

NIIGATA, Japan (CNA) - The epicenter of the earthquake that caused a deadly March 11 tsunami is located near the site of an apparition in which Mary warned about a worldwide disaster that could afflict humanity.

Japanese church officials have confirmed that the Diocese of Sendai, in the north of the country, was hit hardest by the 8.8 magnitude earthquake - the worst in Japanese history - and the resulting 23-foot waves. more at link

http://www.catholic.org/international/international_story.php?id=40676

[Cleita]

1. I am getting the expected snark in GD.

:rofl:

[findrskeep]

3. Seriously, what are the odds of the epicenter of Japan's

largest quake ever happening where the apparition was seen warning against a huge disaster?? It makes one wonder for sure....thanks for posting Cleita.

[katty]

2. wow