Three Days of Darkness Prophecy: Are We Seeing the First Signs?

The prophecy of the Three Days of Darkness has been preserved through Catholic mystical tradition, particularly through the revelations given to Blessed Anna Maria Taigi. This holy woman, a mother of seven children and a respected mystic, received visions foretelling that millions would perish by steel in wars and conflicts, while others would face sudden death throughout the world.

Throughout Catholic history, numerous saints and mystics have been granted similar visions about this extraordinary period of darkness. Saint Padre Pio and Saint Caspar del Bufalo both warned of complete darkness lasting three days and three nights. Most striking in their prophecies is that nothing shall be visible during this time, and the air itself shall carry pestilence affecting primarily those opposed to religion. The prophecies consistently reveal that only blessed candles shall provide light during this period of darkness.

I have studied these prophecies extensively and find their consistency remarkable across different centuries and visionaries. The Holy Spirit has granted these revelations through chosen souls to prepare the faithful. Let us examine the origins of these prophecies, the warning signs that may herald this event, and the specific preparations these holy mystics have advised for our spiritual protection.

What are the origins of the Three Days of Darkness Prophecy?

I have written extensive articles on the Three Days of Darkness.

See:

https://eternallycatholic.com/what-are-the-three-days-of-darkness/

https://eternallycatholic.com/three-days-of-darkness-what-is-required/

https://eternallycatholic.com/how-to-prepare-for-the-three-days-of-darkness-a-catholic-survival-guide/

What makes these prophecies particularly compelling? The consistency of these revelations across different centuries shows divine providence at work. The mystics describe an intense darkness lasting precisely three days and three nights, with pestilence-laden air affecting primarily those opposed to religion.

The Lord has chosen several holy souls to reveal these prophecies:

• Blessed Anna Maria Taigi (1769-1837): The Lord granted her detailed visions through a mystical sun
• Marie-Julie Jahenny (1850-1941): Known reverently as the “Breton Stigmatist,” she expanded our understanding of these revelations
• Blessed Elizabeth Canori-Mora (1774-1825): Her holy manuscripts, preserved by the Trinitarian Fathers, provide crucial insights

The biblical foundation for these prophecies shows remarkable parallels with Sacred Scripture. Throughout the Bible, darkness serves as both symbol and instrument of divine intervention:

1. The ninth plague of Egypt, where darkness was “so thick it could be felt” (Exodus 10:21-23)
2. The darkness at Our Lord’s crucifixion, from the sixth hour until the ninth hour
3. The prophecy in Isaiah speaking of the day when “the sun shall be darkened in his rising”

This shows how modern prophecies align with biblical precedents. I find it particularly noteworthy that the visionaries warn of artificial light sources failing during this period.

The Lord shall permit only blessed beeswax candles to provide illumination.

These holy souls emphasize this event’s dual purpose – purification and warning.

Most striking is their description of air “infected by demons who will appear under all sorts of hideous forms”.

What are the prophetic signs that will precede the Three Days of Darkness?

Whilst St Padre Pio did not have any private revelations on the Three Days of Darkness, nevertheless he wrote about them. Saint Padre Pio, warned of specific signs that shall precede the darkness including:

• Extraordinary weather phenomena
• A night of severe cold with howling winds
• Thunder and lightning in unusual seasons
• Earthquakes and disturbances in nature

As we read in his writings,

“the powers of nature shall be moved and a rain of fire shall make people tremble with fear”.

The holy saint further cautioned that this darkness would commence

“during a very cold night”.

Blessed Anna Maria Taigi’s was granted visions that she described as an “orb-like mystic sun”.

She proclaimed this event would manifest “when every human hope for the persecuted Church shall have vanished”.

Other Chosen Messengers

The Breton Stigmatist, Marie-Julie Jahenny (1850-1941), received additional revelations about the timing. Through divine knowledge, she proclaimed these events would unfold on “a Thursday, Friday and Saturday“.

The Lord revealed to Blessed Elizabeth Canori Mora (1774-1825) these warning signs:

1. Natural calamities of unprecedented scale
2. Persecution of the faithful
3. Upheaval throughout nations
4. Decline of morality and virtue

All mystics proclaim that artificial light shall fail during this period.

These prophecies point toward divine purification. As Blessed Anna Maria Taigi reveals,

“God will send two punishments”, showing both His justice and mercy.

For a deeper analysis see my article on the preceding signs of the Three Days of Darkness:

What are the Three Days of Darkness?

What are the signs heralding the Three Days of Darkness?

What signs shall herald this extraordinary period of darkness? The holy mystics, through divine revelation, have shown us patterns of warning that demand our spiritual attention and discernment.

A) Signs in God’s Creation

According to the prophecies, nature itself shall bear witness. The very air shall become “laden with pestilence”, showing the extent of supernatural manifestation in God’s creation. As we read in Sacred Scripture about the darkness that was “felt” in ancient Egypt, these prophecies tell of darkness bearing similar tangible qualities.

Marie-Julie Jahenny warned that preceding the period of the 4 hours of darkness in Brittany France, the two days of darkness and then the Three Days of Darkness, one will hear of great catastrophes and disasters across the world in the first part of each year.

Over the past two decades, numerous natural and man-made disasters have occurred worldwide, causing significant loss of life, environmental damage, and economic hardship. Below is an outline of notable disasters from 2005 to 2025, categorized by type, with their date and location:

Note highlights of events commencing in the first part of each year.

Natural Disasters:

• Earthquakes:
  • 2005 Kashmir Earthquake: October 8, 2005; Kashmir region (Pakistan-administered); Magnitude 7.6.
  • 2010 Haiti Earthquake: January 12, 2010; Port-au-Prince, Haiti; Magnitude 7.0.
  • 2011 Tōhoku Earthquake and Tsunami: March 11, 2011; Tōhoku region, Japan; Magnitude 9.0–9.1.
  • 2015 Nepal Earthquake: April 25, 2015; Gorkha District, Nepal; Magnitude 7.8.
  • 2023 Turkey–Syria Earthquakes: February 6, 2023; Southeastern Turkey and Northwestern Syria; Magnitude 7.8.
  • 2024 Noto Earthquake: May 5, 2024; Noto Peninsula, Japan; Magnitude 7.5.
• Tsunamis:
  • 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: December 26, 2004; Indian Ocean region; Triggered by a magnitude 9.1–9.3 earthquake.
• Hurricanes/Cyclones/Typhoons:
  • Hurricane Katrina: August 29, 2005; Gulf Coast, USA.
  • Typhoon Haiyan: November 8, 2013; Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
  • Hurricane Harvey: August 25, 2017; Texas, USA.
  • Hurricane Maria: September 20, 2017; Puerto Rico, USA.
  • Hurricane Ian: September 28, 2022; Florida, USA.
  • Hurricane Helene: September 2024; Big Bend region, Florida, USA.
• Floods:
  • 2010 Pakistan Floods: July–August 2010; Indus River basin, Pakistan.
  • 2011 Thailand Floods: July 2011 – January 2012; Chao Phraya River basin, Thailand.
  • 2021 European Floods: July 2021; Western Europe, notably Germany and Belgium.
  • 2021 Henan Floods: July 2021; Henan Province, China.
• Wildfires:
  • Black Saturday Bushfires: February 7, 2009; Victoria, Australia.
  • 2019–2020 Australian Bushfire Season: June 2019 – May 2020; Various regions across Australia.
  • Maui Wildfires: August 2023; Maui, Hawaii, USA.
  • California Wildfires: January 2025. California, USA.
• Volcanic Eruptions:
  • Eyjafjallajökull Eruption: April 14, 2010; Iceland.
  • Mount Sinabung Eruptions: Ongoing since 2010; North Sumatra, Indonesia.
  • Taal Volcano Eruption: January 12, 2020; Luzon, Philippines.

Man-Made Disasters:

• Industrial Accidents:
  • Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: April 20, 2010; Gulf of Mexico, USA.
  • Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Disaster: March 11, 2011; Fukushima Prefecture, Japan.
• Environmental Disasters:
  • 2019 Amazon Rainforest Wildfires: January–October 2019; Amazon Basin, South America.
  • 2022 Caspian Seal Die-Off: May 2022; Caspian Sea region.
• Transportation Accidents:
  • MH370 Disappearance: March 8, 2014; Malaysia Airlines Flight 370; Disappeared over the Indian Ocean.
  • Germanwings Flight 9525 Crash: March 24, 2015; French Alps, France.

This list highlights significant disasters over the past 20 years, though it is not exhaustive. Each event had profound impacts on the affected regions and has influenced disaster preparedness and response strategies globally.

Are these the warning signs that Marie-Julie Jahenny revealed prior to the Three Days of Darkness sequence of events?

B) Persecution of the Church

The holy mystics warn of grave tribulations for the Church:

• Widespread persecution of the faithful
• Martyrdom of holy priests
• Shuttering of sacred churches
• Exile of consecrated souls

This shows the extent of spiritual warfare that shall precede the darkness.

As we read in the prophecies, these events point toward a profound trial for the Church of Christ.

C) Supernatural Manifestations

Most troubling among the signs shall be the intensification of spiritual warfare:

1. Manifestation of demons in visible forms
2. Unprecedented attacks against souls
3. Assaults upon religious institutions
4. Extraordinary supernatural events

The holy mystics warn that demonic presence shall become increasingly visible.

The very air shall become

“infected by demons who will appear under all sorts of hideous forms”.

Divine Providence in These Prophecies

Let us consider these prophecies not with fear, but with holy confidence in God’s providence. The warning signs revealed through chosen souls – extraordinary weather events, persecution of the faithful, and supernatural manifestations – call us to deeper spiritual vigilance and discernment.

This shows the extent of divine mercy, that the Lord has consistently warned His people through holy mystics across centuries. These chosen souls speak with one voice regarding essential preparations:

• Blessed beeswax candles for light and protection
• Spiritual fortification through prayer and sacraments
• Sanctification of homes through blessed objects

Most striking is the promised renewal after this purification. The Three Days of Darkness shall serve as God’s instrument of mercy, leading to an extraordinary era of peace and holiness.

This shows how the Lord shall transform both creation and souls through this divine intervention.

Let us prepare our souls through confession, prayer, and dedication to the Blessed Mother. For as we read in Sacred Scripture, “God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”

FAQs

Q1. What are the key signs that may precede the Three Days of Darkness? According to prophecies, warning signs may include unusual weather phenomena, social and moral decline, increased spiritual warfare, and supernatural manifestations. However, it’s important to focus on spiritual preparation rather than fear.

Q2. How should one prepare spiritually for the Three Days of Darkness? Spiritual preparation involves maintaining a state of grace through regular prayer, confession, and Mass attendance. It’s also recommended to consecrate oneself to the Blessed Mother and keep blessed sacramentals like crucifixes and holy water readily available.

Q3. What physical preparations are advised for the Three Days of Darkness? Essential supplies include blessed beeswax candles, holy water, non-perishable food, and drinking water. It’s also recommended to prepare your home by placing blessed crucifixes above entrance doors and creating a dedicated prayer space.

Q4. How long is the period of darkness expected to last? According to the prophecies, the period of complete darkness is expected to last for three days and three nights. During this time, it’s said that only blessed beeswax candles will provide light.

Q5. What is prophesied to happen after the Three Days of Darkness? Prophecies suggest a period of global transformation and spiritual revival following the darkness. This may include purification of the environment, widespread spiritual awakening, and the beginning of an era characterized by peace and renewed faith.