The hall lights were burning. The locked chapel door swung open at the angel's touch. Amazed, Catherine found the Chapel ablaze with lights as if prepared for midnight Mass Quickly she knelt at the communion rail, and suddenly, she heard the rustle of a silk dress . . . Catherine rose, knelt beside the Blessed Mother and rested her hands in the Virgin's lap. Tell your spiritual director all that passes within you.
Times are evil in France and in the world.
A pain crossed the Virgin's face. I always will have my eyes upon you. There will be much persecution. The Cross will be treated with contempt. Led by the child, Catherine left the Chapel, marched up the corridor, and returned to her place in the dormitory.