[The Five Spiritualities Testimony] 🎇When I said “Amen” when Mama Julia spoke, I was healed instantly! - Testimony by Clara Cheong

When I said “Amen” when Mama Julia spoke, I was healed instantly!

Praise be to Jesus! Praise be to the Blessed Mother! 🎉

I want to share the grace I received on August 15, the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which also commemorates the day Jesus opened His Sacred Heart and poured out His Precious Blood at the Blessed Mother’s Mountain in Naju.

As August approached after the first Saturday, I found myself quietly tempted to skip August 15…But then I thought, “Ah, that’s a temptation from the devil. I must go to the August 15 prayer meeting.” So I set out on the pilgrimage.

It was during Mama Julia’s talk time. She said that many illnesses would be healed that day, and that sciatica would be cured. Immediately, I thought, “Oh, that’s mine!” and shouted “Amen!” At that very moment, I felt, “Ah, it’s healed!”

I had been suffering from sciatica for 4–5 years. Walking wasn’t a problem, but when I sat and then stood up, my lower back would stiffen and eventually the pain would spread to my hip. My back hurt, and I even limped sometimes. People around me were very worried. “You should get an MRI and see a doctor,” they said.

But during Mama Julia’s time, I was completely healed in an instant. Amen! I am truly grateful. I thank Mama Julia for offering that suffering up for me.

Also, during the 40th Anniversary of Our Lady’s Weeing Tears in Naju, I brought a few acquaintances with me. Two of them had been lukewarm in faith for over 40 years. But on the 40th anniversary, one went to confession and reconciled her faith, and the other, guided by me to Naju went for confession, also returned to the faith.

One of them now attends Mass very diligently. She arrives about an hour and a half early to spend time in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, repenting and crying.

This senior sister used to be very worldly. But now, she clings to the Blessed Mother. It’s such a beautiful sight—she even moved the statue of the Blessed Mother from a corner of her house to the living room, bathes it regularly, and while attending Mass, she said she could smell the fragrance of roses. She told me, “Every time I come to Naju, one of my wishes is granted.”

Another person is a 70-year-old Protestant. She wanted to renew her work contract but had almost given up because of her age. However, she came to the 40th anniversary celebration, prayed, and offered the Mass for her intention. Contrary to her worries, she was able to successfully renew her contract. Achieving such a goal at nearly 70 years old is no easy task, so she was extremely joyful.

I am deeply grateful for all the amazing graces bestowed upon us through Mama Julia’s offering of her extreme suffering, and I also give thanks to the Lord and the Blessed Mother.

Sometimes, I think, “What if Mama Julia really weren’t with us?”—and honestly, that thought is very frightening.

I believe the reason God does not bring punishment upon this world, which is so full of sin, is because Mama Julia is here. By seeing her, He shows mercy.

That’s why I hope that all of us, including myself, will pray sincerely and with all our hearts for Mama Julia. Even a small act of gratitude for the graces we have received is meaningful.

I also believe that the best way to extend Mama Julia’s life is to arm ourselves with the Five Spiritualities and put them into action.Even if I stumble, I will rise again like a roly-poly toy and start anew with zeal.

Mama Julia, I am truly grateful to you, and I love you so very much! Thank you!

October 4, 2025 Clara Cheong, Busan, South Korea