Get Us Out of Here

by Nicky Eltz

Maria Simma speaks with Nicky Eltz. "Dear reader, What you are now holding is a most interesting book. The world beyond is speaking. It is offering advice, asking for help, and giving answers. It exists and speaks about life - our life here and of possible consequences of our behavior. It tells us that it is not the same to be humble, loving, good, merciful, loyal and honest as it is to be proud, loveless, bad, merciless, betraying and dishonest. At death this is not forgotten but rather remembered in total clarity. Not only is the punishment, or better yet the cleansing, spoken about; but also the length of this cleansing and so very much more!! ...all personal doubts disappeared once I too had met and spoken with Maria Simma. She is true..." Fr. Slavko Barbaric, OFM Published The Medjugorje Web

Genres: Catholic, Religion, Spirituality, Christianity, Nonfiction, Faith

340 pages, Paperback

First published December 15, 2002

Reviews

[Laura M.]

This is the most in-depth information ever related on the existence of The Poor Souls-the souls in purgatory that I have ever read! I bought it from the Medjegorje Web store & it is fascinating! Even though Christian believers are "born again" or they could not enter the Kingdom of God; they still commit sins. As for Catholic Christians; if we do not use the Sacrament of Confession to become absolved of our sins & we; along with others do not convert nor repent (it's a process that is repeated more than once in a lifetime) we must be completely purified if we are to stand before Our Almighty, All-Holy, & All Pure God. Maria Simma; who is interviewed in this book about her "vocation" of assisting souls; making sacrifices, having Masses offered for them, & willingly suffering to pay their debt,she has led many , many souls joyfully into Heaven. Souls who are in Purgatory but whom their living relatives forget about; don't pray for; nor have masses said for them, are very sad & feel abandoned. Maria Simma gave her entire life up to work & suffer for the Poor Souls! The Poor Souls cannot expediate their moving into Heaven; however, they have very, very great powers to assist us in our lives here on Earth. This is a book that one will never forget reading; I already want to read it again so that I can remember its wealth of information. The subject of Purgatory is not a very popular one, and some of the info in this book can be frightening! However, there is no reason to be afraid because Maria Simma, by her own life example has opened up a truly new vocation choice for people to become workers & sacrificers for the Poor Souls who will through their great gratefulness to us, will in turn ask Jesus & His Blessed Mother to assist us in astounding ways & graces in this life, & a great crown in the next.

[Sara J. (kefuwa)]

Read and finished this in May-June 2011 during a pilgrimage I was doing at the time. Arranged in a Q&A format under subject headings, overall this book touches on the much neglected and now out of vogue God-centered "lifestyle". Considerations and thoughts that lean more towards nurturing a more fruitful spiritual life, something that is truly an uphill battle nowadays more than any other time before it.

As some have remarked, this book may only be for the faithful. Be that as it may, it is worth plumbing through if you are looking to gain more insight into the plight of the Holy Souls in Purgatory and also Christian living in general.

[Paul LaGreca]

Every now and then a book comes along that "rewires" how one perceives certain events in our lives - for me, this book is one of them.

"Get Us Out of Here!" is a remarkable account of Maria Simma, an Austrian mystic, who has the ability to see souls who have passed on. After receiving permission to come to her, they appear and request what they need in order for them to be released from purgatory before going to Heaven. In some cases, it is a request for a certain amount of Masses, and in other cases, favors are asked of her so that a soul can rest in peace.

This is not a "new age," or occult read, rather it is a heartfelt account deeply rooted in Catholic doctrine and faith. The emphasis of the book is full of instruction from the other side: changing our lives before it's too late, making sacrifices for those who have passed on, the importance of the Mass, forgiveness, remembering and praying for our loved ones who wait for us to think of them, the power of receiving Communion (not in the hands), and a plethora of other eye-opening revelations.

As previously stated, I will never perceive "the other side" in the same way again after reading this amazing and inspiring interview.

[Megan]

Riveting !! Such an amazing book for practicing Catholics to read & embrace 🙏✝️

[Blaine Holbrooke]

Mixed feelings. Lots of good things for my spiritual life, like the importance or praying for the dead, the justice of God and reparation needed for our sins. Definitely some hot takes, and things that I couldn’t get around to. Probably a little too much emphasis on not receiving communion on the hands haha

[Wiktoria Godlewska]

Najlepsza religijna książka jaką czytałam. Można powiedzieć, że jest to encyklopedia wiedzy religijnej. Są poruszone wszystkie możliwe tematy, na które jako katolicy często szukamy odpowiedzi. Będę polecała ją każdemu!!!

[Yulya Roesdy]

Get Us Out of Here! Maria Simma by Nicky Eltz is very informative. This book is so amazing, I could not put the book down. I wholeheatedly recommended this book as one of the book you should read before you die. It will make you be a better person for sure, it helps things of the spiritual world become more clear and tangible.
-Yulya Roesdy-

[Monica]

Must read for anyone who wants to know the "other" world..the world we all be in after we die.

[Katie]

Truly thought provoking. Has a ton packed into it and really urges you to seriously consider the spiritual in every aspect of your life. It really helped me grow deeper in my faith.

[Robert]

Interesting reading. Kept me glued. In the end difficult to believe since is nothing most people would experience. Based on testimony. Definitely for the faithful only.

[Lucia]

Very readable but some parts felt too disturbing (author's questions about famous people to make sure of commercial success of his book). And that is not what I expect of spiritual literature...

[Mary]

This book taught me so many things.
RIP Maria Simma the original diva

[Jennie Ruwersma]

This book did amazing things for my faith and made me realize I could still be close to my family and friends who have passed. I can still help them through prayer and sacrifice. I can also make changes in my own life to be closer to our Lord. I would give it more stars if I could!

[Tania]

Un refuerzo a nuestra fe, una aclaración de muchas dudas, y un gran amor a nuestro Padre.

[Karen Cantarero]

It is just amazing. A must read book. Eye opening for believers and non believers. A calling for your mind, heart and soul.

[Malgorzata Bilewicz]

Bardzo ciekawa lektura. Polecam wszystkim katolikom. Daje do myślenia.

[Perla]

Lectura recomendadísima.

[Meredith Vargas]

Must read

[Deddy Oktomeo]

Very enlighten our our catholic dogma and strengthen our faith....

[Carolina Gomez]

Nunca había leído un libro de este tipo, y no hablo solamente del tema sino de que es la transcripción de una entrevista, interesantísima por cierto.
Al ser un libro religioso y yo no muy creyente, no estaba muy segura de qué esperar pero la verdad es que no podía parar de leer capítulo tras capítulo.
Es un libro que te da muchas perspectivas sobre la vida, la muerte y el ‘in between’. Hay muchas cosas con las que no estoy de acuerdo y otras que me hicieron mucho sentido. A pesar de todo, encontré reflexiones muy bonitas viéndolas fuera del contexto religioso, que no quitan la importancia de las mismas.
Sin duda creo que no es un libro para todos, hay que tener la mente abierta y verlo desde el punto de vista del autor y la entrevistada.

[EMMANUEL]

This read is definitely a book worth reading.

When this book is read in a specific perspective. I will guarantee you that the world in which can be visualized is definitely entertaining. The perspective is, "To vicariously live through the people examples that were presented in the book. To secure yourself. The reader, in of how the social reality... the realm of the person, is like. This realm is definitely what gives the reality of how spirituality, religion, and the default dark sides of life and society really are."

[J David Castellanos]

Me gustó muchísimo y además me fue muy útil para tener conciencia de rezar por las ánimas del purgatorio y pedirles ayuda.
La idea que más me quedó es que seguramente en el purgatorio hay almas de personas que estuvieron en situaciones muy similares a la nuestras, a quienes podemos ayudar con nuestras oraciones y buenas obras y a quien podemos pedir ayuda también.

[Brandi]

Get Us Out of Here was an eye opening and deeply moving read. It challenged the way I think about suffering, prayer, and our responsibility to one another, especially toward the souls in purgatory. Maria Simma’s experiences are shared with such simplicity and conviction that they feel both sobering and compassionate rather than sensational. This book stirred my conscience, strengthened my faith, and reminded me how powerful prayer and sacrifice truly are. I finished it with a renewed sense of purpose and a deeper awareness of the unseen spiritual reality around us. I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of mercy, justice, and the call to pray for others.

[Riley Pearson]

One of the greatest books I ever had the pleasure of reading. I love learning about purgatory and how we can help the poor souls through our prayers and sufferings. I especially enjoyed the interview format of this book. May God receive Maria Simma in glory! +

[Lori]

What an amazing book about the history of the Catholic faith. It gives a better understanding of purgatory and the unavoidable love for Our Lord and our God! The book starts out quirky but once you get into it you can’t put it down. This would be a great book study.

[zoe murphy]

This book gave me chills several times. It’s such an interesting read and gives so much insight on purgatory and how it works! I can’t imagine waking up in the middle of the night to a Poor Soul standing in my room though 😅

[Lenny Ruiz Holguin]

Amé. Me sorprendieron muchas respuestas. Con este libro me he vuelto más devota de las almas del purgatorio. Leyéndolo, entendí que no hay que perder el tiempo en esta vida y que todo lo que hagamos aquí tiene repercusión después de la muerte.

[William Polson]

Special knowledge.

I read this in a Kindle format. I especially enjoyed the content discussing Simms’s interaction with the souls in purgatory. This is a very great writing. I recommend it.

[jsliwka]

Simple and strong.

[José Alcaraz]

Está increíble, se nos olvida que pueda haber este tipo de temas tan interesantes en la fe católica. Después de leerlo te quieres poner a pedir por la animas muy cabrón.