Our Lady of Fátima
Our Lady of Fátima
On this day in 1917, not even a century ago, the Blessed Virgin began appearing to three shepherd children in Fátima, Portugal. She appeared on the thirteenth day of six consecutive months.
In another article, I’ve talked a little about the Miracle of the Sun. Regardless of miracles, Catholics are not obliged to believe these “private revelations”.
Indeed, the Church is very careful to investigate these sorts of claims with an eye toward debunking them, if possible.
Today, I will just make the same plea that the Blessed Virgin made: pray for the conversion of sinners.
Today, I ask especially that you pray for me.
The children of Fatima: Jucinta, Lucia, and Francisco
O God, who chose the Mother of your Son
to be our Mother also,
grant us that, persevering in penance and prayer
for the salvation of the world,
we may further more effectively each day
the reign of Christ.Who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.Amen.
(Collect prayer for the Feast of Our Lady of Fátima)