Resolution of Mary’s Ark of Salvation Community

to Safeguard the Mystery of the Eucharist

"It is not excommunication that we fear,

but rather the distortion of the sacred mystery of the Eucharist."

Today, our community stands before the misunderstandings of the world and the solemn voice of the Church. Mary’s Ark of Salvation Community wishes to solemnly declare before both the world and the Church why we continue to remain here amid these trials, and what we truly long for.

1. Our perseverance is a painful choice made to protect the essence of the faith.

Some say that we are opposing the authority of the Church. Yet we wish to make this clear: we remain here not because we take lightly the disciplinary measure of excommunication. What we truly fear as believers is not excommunication itself, but the denial and distortion of the sacred mystery of the Eucharistic transubstantiation, which is the summit and the very life of the Catholic faith. Because we cannot remain silent while the essence of the faith is shaken, we continue to walk this path of suffering.

2. We will continue to walk the path of truth without being shaken by accusations of fabricated reports.

Recently, accusations from some media outlets claiming that our testimonies are “fabricated information” have deeply insulted our sincere faith and experiences. We have not invented anything that does not exist. We have simply shared the truth of what we have seen, heard, and experienced. We will not yield to attempts to judge our faith by worldly standards. Instead, we will patiently wait until the truth is revealed in the most objective and transparent way possible.

3. Our request is not opposition, but a call for a re- examination in pursuit of the truth.

Mary’s Ark of Salvation Community fully respects the pastoral authority of the diocesan bishop and has no desire whatsoever to contend with or prevail over the diocese. Our request is only this: that the doctrinal errors in the past declaration, which denied the mystery of the Eucharist, be corrected, and that the phenomena reported in Naju be re-examined through unbiased scientific investigation and in accordance with authentic Catholic teaching.

4. The footsteps of pilgrims are a sacred witness to the truth.

Dear pilgrims who travel from across the country and from abroad, your long journeys to this place are not in vain. The tears and prayers you have offered here will never be lost. Even if the world misunderstands or criticizes your steps, you are living witnesses who have personally experienced the mystery of the Eucharist and carry its truth in your hearts. You are also those who repent and strive to live the life of the Resurrection through the Five Spiritualities fulfilled through the life of the Little Soul. Your fervent devotion is the firm foundation that sustains our community. Do not be shaken. As long as you continue to pray and live out the Five Spiritualities, the light of truth will never be extinguished.

5. Let us arm ourselves with the Five Spiritualities and offer up this trial graciously.

Let us sublimate this fierce storm we now face through the Five Spiritualities (Amen, Semchigo, Turning Our Daily Lives Into Prayers, The Life of Offering Up and  It’s My Fault). Even when we are criticized, let us humble ourselves with the heart of “It’s my fault,” and joyfully offer up every injustice we encounter for the victory of the Lord and the Blessed Mother. When we fill every moment of our lives with Turning Our Daily Lives Into Prayers and respond with “Amen,” this trial will become a holy instrument that purifies us. Just as gold is refined in fire, through these trials we will become stronger.

6. Let the Mary’s Ark of Salvation Community and all Naju pilgrims unite with the Little Soul and overcome this trial together.

To the Mary’s Ark of Salvation Community who offer up their lives through prayer and service, and to the Naju pilgrims who walk this path in faith: even if the world misunderstands us or persecutes us, let us practice Semchigo as if we are loved, humble ourselves even more deeply, and offer everything up graciously.

Rather than confronting others with logic, let us bear witness to the truth through humility and gentleness as we live the Five Spiritualities. Like a rose that does not lose its fragrance even among thorns, let us become a shield for one another. Armed in the armor of the Five Spiritualities, let us remain steadfast here as we continue to practice them in our lives.

7. We will not stop until the truth is revealed.

Mary’s Ark of Salvation Community will not extinguish the candle of prayer until the day the Church itself reveals the truth and warmly embraces us all. We will not cease practicing and spreading the Five Spiritualities. We do not seek victory, but truth. We do not seek conflict, but unity within the mystery of the Eucharist and in the living practice of the Five Spiritualities. Trusting in the guidance of the Lord and the Blessed Mother, we will continue this sacred journey together with the Little Soul, walking it to the end with the spirit of martyrdom.

March 16, 2026

Mary’s Ark of Salvation Community