More apparitions...

The Virgin Mary's place in the Kern County sun

I find this interesting:

"On this spring day, Acuña arrived in a white van, smiling and wearing a full-length white habit. She stepped out of the van and the crowd ran to her: "My brother has cancer." "My cousin is sick." "Please, mother!"

Acuña smiled but kept quiet. A man in a T-shirt reading "Our Lady of the Rock" told the crowd to save their petitions for "Mother Acuña" for later. For now, just let her walk, he said."

It goes on to say that "Mother"Acuña doesn't belong to a religious order (despite her white habit) and that she "smiles knowingly and often". I'm not doubting her sincerity. If you look at the history of those who have seen approved apparitions you'll see huge changes in their lives. Some died young, others left 'the world' to join religious orders. Too few Catholics understand the place of private revelation in the Church, and the difference between private and public revelation. Anyway, it's the fruit of the Spirit that one has to look for...