This is a comprehensive overview of the eschatological visions of **John Martínez**.
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## John Martínez: Visions of the End Times and the Refuges
Regarding the visions of John Martínez (often associated with the messages of the Virgin Mary in the context of "Prado Nuevo" or "End Times" revelations), the concept of **refuges** is fundamental. According to his narrative, these places are not traditional physical bunkers, but spaces of spiritual and physical protection following the event known as **"The Warning" (The Illumination of Conscience).**
### 1. What are the Refuges?
For John Martínez, refuges are divided into two main categories:
* **Marian Refuges:** Places blessed by the presence of the Virgin Mary or dedicated to prayer. It is said these sites will become "invisible" or protected from natural disasters and the forces of evil.
* **The Refuge of the Immaculate Heart:** He emphasizes that the most important refuge is not a geographical location, but a spiritual devotion. Being in a **"state of grace"** is what will truly protect a person during the Warning and the subsequent Miracle.
### 2. When should one go to them?
According to these prophecies, the order of events is as follows:
1. **The Warning:** A cosmic and spiritual event where every person will see their conscience and sins as God sees them.
2. **The Period of Tribulation:** Following the Warning, Martínez suggests a time of social chaos, persecution, or disasters where the faithful will feel the "call" to retreat to these places.
### 3. Characteristics of Physical Refuges
* **Consecration:** The home must be consecrated to the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary.
* **Blessed Elements:** It is recommended to have holy water, exorcised salt, pure beeswax candles (specifically for the **"Three Days of Darkness"**), and religious objects.
* **Community Life:** Refuges will serve to welcome others, sharing what little one has, which will be multiplied through faith.
> **Important Nuance:** These messages are part of private revelations and are not dogmas of faith of the Catholic Church. John Martínez’s figure is closely linked to the apocalyptic interpretation of apparitions like Garabandal or Medjugorje.
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Here is the translation into English, maintaining the spiritual and solemn tone of the original text:
2. How to Identify or Prepare a Refuge
John Martínez explains that a refuge is not "bought" with money, but rather "built" through faith. Here are the characteristics to determine if a place fulfills this purpose:
Signs of a Physical Refuge
Supernatural Peace: Upon entering a place destined to be a refuge, one feels a peace that does not depend on external circumstances.
The Medal of St. Benedict: Many of these locations are marked or protected by placing blessed medals at the corners of the property or above the doors.
Spiritual Invisibility: Martínez maintains that, during times of persecution or chaos, the eyes of those who wish to do harm will "pass right by" these places, as if they were hidden by a veil.
Preparing the Home
If you feel called for your home to serve as a refuge, the guidelines are usually as follows:
Enthronement: Place an image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary in a prominent location.
Blessed Water and Salt: Sprinkle the property with faith.
Basic Provision: Although there is belief in the miraculous multiplication of food, it is recommended to keep a basic pantry and, above all, spiritual medicines (faith and the sacraments).
The Spiritual Refuge (The Most Important)
Martínez is emphatic: a bunker full of food is useless if the soul is not in a state of grace. The true refuge is the Immaculate Heart of Mary. He suggests that whoever lives consecrated to her is already in the refuge, regardless of where they are physically located when the Warning arrives.
## The Three Days of Darkness
This is described as the final event of purification:
* **Total Darkness:** No solar or lunar light. The air will become frigid and filled with spiritual entities.
* **Isolation:** The instruction is to stay indoors, not open the door, and **not look out the window**, as what occurs outside is Divine Justice in action.
* **Beeswax Candles:** It is claimed that only blessed pure beeswax candles will light. Electric lights and common paraffin candles will not work.
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According to the teachings of John Martínez and the prophetic line he follows, a process of spiritual separation will occur after the Warning (the Illumination of Conscience). In this context, the "mark" is not something physical like a tattoo or a chip, but rather a spiritual seal.
Here are the details of this mark and its purpose according to this vision:
1. The Seal on the Forehead
Martínez mentions that, following the Warning, God's angels will mark the faithful with a seal that is invisible to the human eye but visible to the spiritual world (angels and demons).
Biblical Origin: This is associated with the passage in Revelation regarding the 144,000 who are sealed, as well as the "Tau" mentioned in the Book of Ezekiel.
Purpose: It will serve as a sign of divine ownership. Demons and the forces of evil will not be able to touch or harm those who bear this protective mark.
2. The Function of the Mark for the Refuges
According to this account, the mark will be the "key" to entering the Marian refuges:
Guidance to the Refuge: It is said that after the Warning, the faithful will feel a supernatural impulse or be guided by angels (or an inner light) toward places of protection. Only those with the seal will be able to find the way or be admitted.
Invisibility: The seal will act as a shield. It is said that persecutors will simply "not see" the sealed individuals or the entrances to the refuges, passing right by them.
3. How is this Mark obtained?
John Martínez is very clear that this cannot be "bought" or obtained at the last minute out of fear. It is obtained through:
Consecration: Especially consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
State of Grace: Living according to the commandments and frequently receiving the sacraments (Confession and the Eucharist).
Acceptance of the Warning: Those who, upon seeing their conscience during the Warning, sincerely repent and accept God's mercy will receive this seal of protection for the times to follow.
4. The Counterpart: The Mark of the Beast
Martínez warns that there will be a false solution to the world's problems (hunger, chaos, health) provided by a global system controlled by the Antichrist.
Those who reject God's seal for material convenience or fear will end up accepting the physical mark (the world's system), which will prevent them from entering the spiritual refuges.
## The "Spiritual Emergency Backpack"
Martínez recommends "blessed logistical preparation" consisting of:
* **Pure Beeswax Candles:** Essential for the Three Days of Darkness.
* **Oil of the Good Samaritan:** A blend of essential oils (lemon, cinnamon, eucalyptus, rosemary, and clove) to protect against plagues.
* **Blessed Grapes (San Damián):** It is said one grape can sustain a person for an entire day.
* **Spiritual Armor:** The Brown Scapular, the Miraculous Medal, and the St. Benedict Medal.
* **Daily Sealing Prayer:** Mentally "sealing" the home and family with the **Precious Blood of Christ**.
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## Signs of the "Labor Pains"
Before the Warning arrives, Martínez mentions several "premonitory signs":
1. **The "Two Suns":** A celestial body approaching Earth that will cause climatic alterations.
2. **The Great Roar:** A powerful sound, like trumpets or deep thunder, felt worldwide.
3. **Schism in the Church:** Extreme doctrinal confusion and internal division.
4. **The Immediate Sign:** A **Great Luminous Cross** appearing in the sky, visible to all humanity.
### Summary of the Roadmap
| Step | Action |
| **Interior** | Confession, the Rosary, and living in a State of Grace.
| **Exterior** | Beeswax candles, Oil of the Samaritan, Grapes of San Damián.
| **Spiritual** | Daily "Sealing" and total trust in St. Michael the Archangel.