Human history is like a river which empties into the ocean, yet somehow is constantly renewed. What if the springs of this renewal were to dry up? The river would empty out and be no more. Can this happen to the human race, which now covers every part of the earth? Can much of history, that is, nations and peoples, dry up?

I have already spoken of this at Fatima, calling these events “the annihilation of nations”, and saying that this “annihilation of nations” could be avoided, if Russia were consecrated to my Immaculate Heart.

How I hate to use these words “the annihilation of nations”! Yet, in this world filled with destructive technology, such a scenario is possible. Indeed, the human race moves closer with each false step and with the signing of each false treaty. Every day, the human race takes steps. Arriving at war and violence is not a matter of one moment. The decisions coalesce. Individual groups and nations choose their path. They are locked in. Yesterday’s decisions limit the options for today’s choices. This is what I have constantly taught.

Mankind has not reached this point in one year or even many years. For decades, even for centuries, decisions have been made. Mankind has locked itself in. Now, the attempts to be free only increase the problems.

It is not a question of who has the answer, but of who holds the key. This key will unlock all of human history, undo the past decisions and give man the freedom from his past.

Mankind, you are locked into a daily struggle and many will not survive. However, this struggle need not be fought. Weapons and more weapons, wars and more wars, are not the answer. I hold the key to peace and I must begin quickly. How soon will I be able to raise up my priest son who will consecrate Russia to my Immaculate Heart?