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Ghost. Mark shall be the second, who shall likewise
write the Gospel in the name of the Father, the Son and
the Holy Ghost. Luke shall write the third, in the name of
the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. Our most be
loved brother John shall
be the fourth and last to write
the mysteries of our Savior and Teacher in the name of
the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost." This decision
the Lord confirmed by permitting* the heavenly light to
remain until these words were repeated and formally
accepted by all those appointed.
560. Within a few days saint Matthew set about writ
ing the first Gospel. While praying in a retired room
of the Cenacle and asking to be enlightened for the in
ception of his history, the most blessed Mary appeared
to him seated on a throne of great majesty and splendor,
the doors of the room still
remaining closed. The great
Lady told him to arise, which he did, asking for her
benediction. Then She spoke to him and said :
"Matthew,
my servant, the Almighty sends me with his blessing,
order that with it thou begin the writing of the Gospel
which thou hast the good fortune to be entrusted with.
In this thou shalt have the assistance of the Holy Ghost
and I shall beg it for thee with all my heart. But con
cerning myself it is not proper, that thou write anything
except what is absolutely necessary for manifesting the
Incarnation and other mysteries of the Word made man,
and for establishing his faith in the world as the founda
tion of his Church. This faith being established, the
Almighty will find other persons, who, when the times
arrive in which it shall become necessary, shall reveal to
the
faithful the mysteries and blessings wrought by his
powerful arm in me." Saint Matthew signified his will
ingness to obey the mandate of the Queen and while he
;
conferred with Her about composing his Gospel, the
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