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Arial view shows the cross points to Mt. Monadnock in NH, some 25 miles away.
John Harty of Barre does not know why God chose him to "make a cross 200 feet long, and 25 feet wide in the middle of the field" with the Ten Commandments written on the cross. However, he firmly believes the message is meant for all people, regardless of their faith: "It is God asking His people, come back to me."
John Harty’s story is the kind that circulates among close friends and church groups and takes some time before reaching the local media. Then, like most supernatural events, it’s mentioned in a thirty-second segment during the late-night news.
Boston Globe’s Emily Sweeney wrote an article in 2004 that briefly mentioned Barre, but its focus was born-again Christian bikers taking to the road to find faith and fellowship. The bikers call themselves “His Riders,” and are members of the Christian Motorcyclists Association. During the annual motorcycle rally in
The article stated Harty relishes the Riders' visits. “They come every year on the first Saturday of May; they always come,” he said. And, one Rider said of Harty: ''Obviously because he built this cross, he looks like a lunatic. But it was a sincere faith-filled experience that encouraged him to do this work."
Another reason the Barre events are not widely publicized (however visitors come from as far away as Japan) stems from John’s understanding of God’s plan for The Cross, “Its mission”, and when and how to release it to the world. Although John does not shy away from his Catholic faith, he says the message of bringing people back to God is universal and he is careful to not exclude anyone. Only last year John agreed to let me post an interview online, saying he feels it is now “okay.” Here is the text of my visit and interview with John:
Good Friday, 2008, it is a treat for me to visit with kind hearted John Harty at his property in Barre, Mass. John greets me at my car; he thinks I am the lady who delivers 33 roses each year on this day. After he gets a closer look and learns I am a regular visitor, that I drove an hour and a half from
He welcomes me inside the charming old barn he uses to greet guests (and where it is toasty warm, thank God; the day is bitterly cold with 50+mph wind gusts). John is preparing the room for Easter Sunday. He'll serve coffee and donuts after the annual sunrise service.
John shows me the display of photos and documents in a corner of the room that depicts the miraculous chain of events that started on the eve of St. Patrick's Day, 1989. Nearly twenty years later, John recounts the details of his story with great care. He says all he knows to talk about is God, because he is unfamiliar with most other subjects, and admits he even had to look up some of the commandments in the Bible.
"But you had to plot and plan every inch of this project, and you knew how to do that," I say, complimenting him of the many amazing drawings and models he has just shared with me, including a model of his most recent addition to the cross in the field – an upright monument at the foot of the cross made of 90 tons of granite.
"It represents the Trinity," John says. God's Commandments will be engraved on the tall center stone. John started to construct the monument in wood after receiving the dimensions in a vision. But then God told him it would have to withstand 200 MPH winds. "So I decided on granite and will plant it 4 feet down," he explains, and points out the window. Lying on the ground behind in the barn are the three granite slabs, which (after many years of planning and raising the $15,000 dollars to purchase the granite), will be installed this spring.
"That's not me," he says. "It's the Holy Spirit. I used to sell things. I'm not a builder."
John is 82 now, and earns a modest living with a mail order tool business he says provides enough money to “keep things going here,” meaning: the upkeep of the field for God. It's noteworthy to mention that there is no solicitation at the Harty Farm. God has always provided John with the means needed to accomplish His plan.
And it is the Holy Spirit who inspires John to speak well of God's wisdom.
"There are two types of wisdom," he explains. "The world's wisdom and God's wisdom." John says he was also messaged, "To keep Straight the Things of God from Religion and the World."
As a Catholic, I ask John to elaborate. "There are many religions, but there is only one God," he says. "Religion can separate us."
"It can divide people," I say.
"Yes, and God wants everyone to recognize Him, and to know He exists for all people."
"What does his message mean for the Eucharist, do you think, since it comes to us through the Catholic Church. You believe Jesus is present in the Eucharist, yes?"
"Oh, yes. Jesus is in the Eucharist. Jesus is also God. He is God's word. He [God] came into the flesh. God gave us the Ten Commandments, too; His law."
"And many people reject Jesus and God's law, so God is reminding us here, to listen?"
"Yes. It's important that we live the way God and His Son taught us."
We then put our knit hats back on and step outside to view the large cross and commandments. We say the Lord's Prayer together in the center of the cross, because "This is how Jesus asks us to pray," John rightly reminds us. He explains that many people who have prayed in this central spot have received healings. He finishes our prayer by asking God in "Jesus' name" to answer the prayers in my heart, and that "God's Will be done."
"Amen," I say, and hug this kind, wonderful soul.
Afterwards he points, "You see in the field where we put this, 'God's wisdom cries out please come back to me.' God is calling people to him." John tells me people need to make themselves pure. Like the animals are pure. He says, "Today everyone is stealing, and adultery is no big deal. It's about saving souls. Like Mary says in Medjugorje, come back to God before it is too late."
John believes something serious will happen in the world. A terrible event. And people need to be ready. "If they knew," he says, "they would be on their knees, praying."
John has not been given any details about the event, or when it will happen. What strikes me as I listen to him is that John speaks of this matter without any knowledge of similar prophecy from other places in the world, such as
"And you say it with a smile on your face," I say cheerfully.
Bringing his hand gently to his heart, John’s smile widens, and he answers: "Because I'm saved. Jesus saved me by coming here and bringing me to Him. Just like he brought you here today. If a bomb goes off over us, we would find ourselves happy in the Kingdom. So, you too are saved if you are with Jesus."
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For anyone interested in reading the full story of The Cross in ‘Message in the Field’ recorded by Ken Paulsen, that details the amazing events first prophesized in 1943, healing testimonies, photos and much more, feel free send an email request to me at dyanpuma@gmail.com.
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