THE GATE TO HEAVEN MINISTRY
Rachel Chiodo’s The Mystical Rose is a heartfelt spiritual memoir that details her profound experiences of God’s grace and supernatural encounters throughout her life. From a miraculous healing in infancy to visions of Jesus, the Blessed Mother, and saints, Rachel recounts how these divine interactions shaped her journey of faith. She shares how, despite limited formal education, God equipped her to minister through healing, counseling, and missionary work, leading to the establishment of The Gate to Heaven Ministry.
The book highlights several instances where Rachel experienced divine interventions, including her miraculous healing from breast cancer and the spiritual gifts she received, such as locutions and visions. These experiences were pivotal in confirming her deep relationship with the Lord and calling her to ministry. The work testifies to her calling to share God’s love and mercy, which manifested through answered prayers and miraculous healings.
Particularly central to her story is the appearance of the Blessed Virgin Mary, under the title of La Rosa Mistica (The Mystical Rose). Rachel is called by God and the Virgin Mary to visit Italy, where she receives messages intended for the Church and the faithful. These messages include calls for repentance, healing, and greater devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Despite encountering skepticism and opposition from local clergy and townspeople, Rachel perseveres, trusting in her divine mission.
The book serves as both a personal testimony of faith and a broader call for others to open their hearts to God’s will, emphasizing themes of obedience, suffering, and redemption. Through her life’s work, Rachel embodies humility, emphasizing that all glory belongs to God alone, and she offers herself as a vessel for His divine will. The Mystical Rose is a powerful witness of the Catholic faith, reminding readers of the enduring love and guidance of both Jesus and the Blessed Mother in the lives of the faithful.
