Chapter 11 

The Secrets of La Salette 

    At La Salette, France, in September of 1846, the Virgin Mary appeared to 

two children, Maximin Giraud and Melanie Calvat, and gave them an 

explanation of future world events. This was kept secret for a time, then later 

revealed to all through publication. The secrets given to the two children are 

very different. Some parts of the secrets are given in a veiled manner, so that 

one can only understand with faith and with some time, effort, and thought. 

The arrogant will not be able to understand or to believe, for Holy Scripture 

says, God  teaches the humble his way.  (Psalms 25:9). 

The Secret of Maximin Giraud 

    There are several different versions of the secret of Maximin. Most 

versions have  only seven parts; some versions have ten parts. All ten parts 

are given here.

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 Maximin himself never publicly released an authorized 

version of his secret. Therefore, the accuracy and authenticity of Maximin's 

secret is less certain than with Melanie's secret. 

    After quoting each part, I will give a brief commentary. My commentary 

comes partly from an understanding of the secret of La Salette and also from 

an understanding of the words of Holy Scripture concerning this same time 

period. I have included all ten parts of Maximin's secret in this chapter, even 

though the source of these words is uncertain, because my understanding of 

the future makes it clear to me that these words are true. 

 1. `Three fourths of France will lose the faith, and the fourth  part, which 

will retain it, will practice it lukewarmly.'   

    This describes either present day France (before World War III) or France 

after the Arab forces have invaded the country, during the occupation. 

 2. `Peace will be given to the world only when men will be converted.'   

    This saying is also true of any time in human history, for true peace 

comes from God alone. True peace is not merely a cessation of war. The 

conversion of our hearts to God is necessary to obtain true peace, inside 

each person and in the world.