Apparition Reported in Oklahoma City

As reported by KOKC-AM radio in Oklahoma City:

An Oklahoma City man's reported encounter with the Virgin Mary recently drew more than 150 people to a local flea market to hear him tell his tale. Thirty-nine-year-old Abraham Rodriguez says he was told by the Virgin Mary quote, "The mother of God wants us to be united." He also says she wants humans to put aside differences and accept each other as we are."

No doubt the Church will withhold judgment on this one, although I think it can safely be said that the message thus far offers no contradiction of Scriptures or Church teaching on salvation, faith and morals.

Let's start the clock, however, to see how long it takes someone to suggest that Mary wants us to repeal HB 1804 and tear down the border fence with Mexico (or whatever portion has actually been built).

There's a piece of dialogue in "Jesus of Nazareth," the epic 1977 mini-series, that applies here. One of the apostles repeats a teaching of John the Baptist, "Hearts must change before kingdoms can change." It is spiritual unity that we need to seek. All other changes will flow from that.

(Hat Tip: Spirit Daily)