Devotion to Natuzza Evolo: the spiritual testament of Paravati's mystique

Spiritual testament of Natuzza Evolo
(dictated to Father Michele Cordiano on 11 February 1998)

It was not my will. I am the messenger of a desire manifested to me by the Madonna in 1944, when she appeared to me in my house after I had married the Pasquale Nicolace. When I saw her, I said to her: "Holy Virgin, how do I receive you in this ugly house?". She replied: "Do not worry, there will be a new and large church which will be called the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Refuge of Souls and a house to alleviate the needs of young people, the elderly and those who will find themselves in need." So, every time I saw the Madonna, I asked her when this new house would be and the Madonna replied: "The time has not come yet to speak". When I saw her in 1986, she said, "The time has come." I, seeing all the problems of the people, that there is no place to hospitalize them, I spoke with some friends of mine that I knew and with the parish priest Don Pasquale Barone and then they themselves formed this Association. The Association is for me the sixth daughter, the most loved. Then I was determined to make a will. I let it be thinking that maybe I was crazy, but now I have reflected by the will of Our Lady. All parents testify their children and I want to testify my spiritual children. I don't want to make preferences for anyone, for everyone the same! To me this testament looks good and beautiful, I don't know if you like it. In these years I have learned that the most important and pleasing things to the Lord are humility and charity, love for others and their welcome, patience, acceptance and joyful offering to the Lord of what I am he has always asked, for his love and for souls, obedience to the Church. I have always had faith in the Lord and Our Lady, from them I received the strength to give a smile or a word of comfort to those who suffer, to those who came to visit me and put down their burden, which I always presented to Our Lady, who dispenses thanks to everyone who needs. I also learned that it is necessary to pray, with simplicity, humility and charity, presenting to God the needs of everyone, living and dead. For this reason, the "Great and beautiful church" dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Refuge of Souls, will first of all be a house of Prayer, a refuge for all souls, a place to reconcile with God, rich in mercy and to celebrate the mystery of the Eucharist.
I have always had particular attention for young people, who are good, but disbanded, who need spiritual guidance and people, priests and lay people, who speak to him about all subjects, less than those of evil. Give yourselves with love, with joy, with charity and affection for the love of others. Work with works of mercy.
When a person does good to another person, he cannot blame himself for the good he has done, but he must say: "Lord, I thank you that you have given me the opportunity to do good", he must also thank the person who has them. allowed to do good. It is good for both. We must always thank God when we meet the possibility of doing good.
So I think we must all be, and especially those who want to dedicate themselves to the Opera della Madonna, otherwise it has no value. If the Lord wishes, there will be priests, repairers, lay people who will dedicate themselves to the service of the Work and to the spreading of the devotion of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Refuge of Souls.
If you want, accept these poor words of mine because they are useful for the salvation of our soul. If you are not feeling, do not be afraid because Our Lady and Jesus will love you all the same. I have had sufferings and joys and I still have: refreshment to my soul. I renew my love for everyone. I assure you that I do not abandon anyone, I love everyone and even when I am on the other side I will continue to love you and pray for you. I wish you that you are happy as I am with Jesus and Our Lady.

Natuzza Evolo