Our Lady of Akita: The Tears, the Message & the Warning

In 1973, something extraordinary happened in the quiet Japanese town of Akita. A wooden statue of the Virgin Mary was reported to have shed tears — repeatedly — while a remarkable series of events unfolded around Sister Agnes Sasagawa. Our Lady of Akita became associated with messages calling for prayer, repentance and conversion, together with a powerful warning concerning the spiritual condition of humanity. The reported events attracted attention not only in Japan but throughout the Catholic world. In this video, we explore the fascinating story of Our Lady of Akita — the mysterious statue, the reported tears, Sister Agnes Sasagawa, the messages she received, and the Church’s response to these remarkable events. Was Akita a warning for our times? And what can we learn from its message today? Join me as we uncover the story behind one of the most intriguing Marian events of the 20th century. #OurLadyOfAkita #akita #virginmary #marianapparitions #catholic #catholicfaith #mary #SisterAgnesSasagawa #prayer #repentance #miracles #mariandevotion #catholicchurch