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The Flame of Love
These Heavenly communications given by our Lord and our Lady to Elizabeth Kindelmann between the years 1961 and 1982 are contained in her Spiritual Diary, written at the request of our Lord Jesus.At the National Congress of The Flame of Love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary movement in Budapest, Hungary, June 6, 2009, Cardinal Peter Erdö, Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest, Hungary and President, Council of Episcopal Conferences in Europe, gave the text his Imprimatur.As The Flame of Love of the Immaculate Heart ofMary movement has spread around the world, it has also received Imprimaturs from Mexico, Costa Rica, Peru, and Pennsylvania.These heavenly communications, recognized by the Holy Catholic Church, perfectly support and specifically amplify the urgency of the message of Fatima.
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First published February 2, 2013
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November 27, 2022
The LORD uses humble instruments to shame the proud. Nothing about Elizabeth Kindelmann's life would give her the knowledge or tools to be able to write about the things she does.
The reason I find this movement (Church approved) to be so intriguing is because of how much I feel the "sensus fidelium" in this. What I mean by that is many different sources seem to come together and fit with this message. Fatima, MMP, In Sinu Jesu, etc.
We are on the cusp of a "new Pentecost", the triumph of the Immaculate Heart. This is the age of Mary that will prepare us for the Second Coming of the Lord. As He came through the Immaculate the first time, so will He come through her again in His glory. As Advent begins today, this is a perfect call to repentance and to conform our lives to the peace and love of JESUS CHRIST -- WHO IS LORD AND KING OF THE UNIVERSE.
The reason I find this movement (Church approved) to be so intriguing is because of how much I feel the "sensus fidelium" in this. What I mean by that is many different sources seem to come together and fit with this message. Fatima, MMP, In Sinu Jesu, etc.
We are on the cusp of a "new Pentecost", the triumph of the Immaculate Heart. This is the age of Mary that will prepare us for the Second Coming of the Lord. As He came through the Immaculate the first time, so will He come through her again in His glory. As Advent begins today, this is a perfect call to repentance and to conform our lives to the peace and love of JESUS CHRIST -- WHO IS LORD AND KING OF THE UNIVERSE.
March 23, 2018
I feel like it might be a sin to give this book two stars . . . however, I must admit that I was confused and a bit frustrated with Kindelmann's writings. Perhaps it was the translation that made it seem very redundant, but I found it a very exhausting read, simply because there was so much back and forth and repeating of the same things. I found the section at the end the most helpful, because it very clearly explained the Flame of Love movement. Anyway, that's all that I want to say about this book. I'm not exactly sure how I feel about it. I didn't realize it was a diary. Perhaps a biography on her life and the Flame of Love mission would be more effective for certain people, such as myself.
July 31, 2023
What an amazing book! Elizabeth Kindelmann was blessed to have been allowed visions into the secret life of Our Blessed Mother and Our Savior Jesus Christ. Very few people on this side of Heaven are allowed to see into these personal mysteries and the graces granted to Our Blessed Mother Mary. Most will never know the blessings given to her, nor the pain Our Blessed Mother endured for the sake of all of humanity. This book is an exceptional gift for all who want to know and love Our Blessed Mother and Jesus more intimately.
March 15, 2021
This beautiful, painful testimony of Elizabeth Kindelmann of Hungary show how very much God loves. Included are practical steps for every day of the week that God has instructed her to share. Praying and fasting for priests and souls in purgatory by adoring Jesus and praying the Hail Mary by adding "spread the effect of grace of thy flame of love over all of humanity" blinds satan, the ruiner of souls.
March 24, 2024
As a Christian it is important for me to read the literature that deepens my faith. This certainly has added more light to my faith in God. Elizabeth Kindelmann, a Third Order Carmelite fulfils the request of Jesus Christ to spread the importance of The Flame of Love. Her personal communication has received Imprimaturs from Mexico, Cost Rica, Peru and the United States, which left me even more reassured about the reliability of Elisabeth's testimony.
May 12, 2017
Found the translation to be a little choppy. The message was interesting and a good introduction to the writings of this modern mystic. I will be reading the full length book so I wonder if that will be better.
November 21, 2024
This was lovely! It was a short, sweet read.
It is kind of like the Diary of Saint Faustina in a sense. It calls us to spread the flame of love to save souls. It inspires me to pray for souls dedicated to sacrifices to them. Beautiful!
It is kind of like the Diary of Saint Faustina in a sense. It calls us to spread the flame of love to save souls. It inspires me to pray for souls dedicated to sacrifices to them. Beautiful!
February 17, 2023
Might read again.
November 29, 2025
It is so intriguing to see how Elizabeth struggled within her own soul throughout the time of the locutions. The message of this diary is also so important! A must read!
February 6, 2015
I'm not sure what to make of Elizabeth Kindelmann's life and her many visions (locutions) with Jesus and Mary, recorded in these journals.
What I liked:
I enjoyed reading about this woman's deep faith. The effects on her soul of her talks with Jesus reminded me of St. Teresa's own torments.
What I am unsure of:
That Jesus and Mary would have so many conversations with one person, essentially saying the same thing, over and over, for fifty years. That Jesus had to keep repeating his urgent request to Elizabeth to go speak to her priest and to her Bishop. She would eventually do it, but not with the haste that I would expect someone to move given the source of the request. Also, she would periodically recant everything she was asked to convey on behalf of our Blessed Mother and her Son. Lastly, I did not feel the reverence or inspiration that I would imagine feeling if I were reading a text that held actual transcriptions of a person's intimate conversations with Jesus and Mary.
Another problem, possibly the biggest one that concerns me, is that this edited version of Kindlemann's journal contains a hundred times more of Jesus' words than what He says in the Gospels combined. Since this journal has received so many imprimaturs, why is it not being considered as another Gospel, then?
With so many of His words recorded on page after page, Jesus is reduced to another character in a book, and that concerns me. At one point, Jesus appears as Elizabeth is preparing to eat one of her infrequent lunches - she fasts more often than she eats - and she just proceeds to eating while Jesus speaks to her. I've never been privy to personal Divine revelations, but I could guess that I would not continue chewing on my pb & j sandwich while Jesus addressed me.
I would have to say that ultimately I was not convinced - at least not enough to start fasting on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, as we are asked to do.
Still, I recommend people read Elizabeth's journals and make up their minds. Hopefully, their hearts will be converted to The Cause, if that is God's will.
What I liked:
I enjoyed reading about this woman's deep faith. The effects on her soul of her talks with Jesus reminded me of St. Teresa's own torments.
What I am unsure of:
That Jesus and Mary would have so many conversations with one person, essentially saying the same thing, over and over, for fifty years. That Jesus had to keep repeating his urgent request to Elizabeth to go speak to her priest and to her Bishop. She would eventually do it, but not with the haste that I would expect someone to move given the source of the request. Also, she would periodically recant everything she was asked to convey on behalf of our Blessed Mother and her Son. Lastly, I did not feel the reverence or inspiration that I would imagine feeling if I were reading a text that held actual transcriptions of a person's intimate conversations with Jesus and Mary.
Another problem, possibly the biggest one that concerns me, is that this edited version of Kindlemann's journal contains a hundred times more of Jesus' words than what He says in the Gospels combined. Since this journal has received so many imprimaturs, why is it not being considered as another Gospel, then?
With so many of His words recorded on page after page, Jesus is reduced to another character in a book, and that concerns me. At one point, Jesus appears as Elizabeth is preparing to eat one of her infrequent lunches - she fasts more often than she eats - and she just proceeds to eating while Jesus speaks to her. I've never been privy to personal Divine revelations, but I could guess that I would not continue chewing on my pb & j sandwich while Jesus addressed me.
I would have to say that ultimately I was not convinced - at least not enough to start fasting on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, as we are asked to do.
Still, I recommend people read Elizabeth's journals and make up their minds. Hopefully, their hearts will be converted to The Cause, if that is God's will.
May 30, 2015
Has a good message but it was hard for me to follow.
December 5, 2015
I like a lot this book is fantastic
September 23, 2016
Spiritual enlightenment
Recommended to my Catholic friends & family
I enjoyed it very much
It was good to bookmark various important messages.
Also shared with Facebook.
Recommended to my Catholic friends & family
I enjoyed it very much
It was good to bookmark various important messages.
Also shared with Facebook.
January 8, 2024
Highly recommend as beautiful modern example of humble obedience to God’s special favors. Would love to read again and again.
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