It won't help either, other than to keep the foundation wet.
I'm amazed at the number of FReepers who are susceptible to superstition. The natural response of an intelligent person to apparitions and "messages from God" is skepticism, unless these meet the rigorous tests imposed by the Church.
All these warnings about punishment come dangerously close to equating the actions of al-Qaeda with judgments from God. Do you actually believe God is using Muslim fanatics to carry out His Divine Retribution?