The 90th Anniversary of the Sixth Apparition of Fatima

Today is the 90th anniversary of the sixth apparition of Fatima. On October 13, 1917, the three children Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta, went to the field called the Cova da Iria as Our Lady had instructed. There was a huge crowd gathered even though it was pouring rain. They were there to see the miracle. They had come from all over Portugal. The press was covering this story and it appeared in the European papers.

Our Lady spoke "I want to tell you that a chapel is to be built here in my honor. I am the Lady of the Rosary. Continue always to pray the Rosary every day. The war is going to end, and the soldiers will soon return to their homes. Do not offend the Lord our God any more, because He is already so much offended."

Then, opening her hands, she made them reflect on the sun, and as she ascended, the reflection of her own light continued to be projected on the sun itself. At this time the sun began to spin in the sky and started to plunge towards the earth. The people began to scream they were terrified. The sun stopped and returned to its place in the sky.

Everyone had been soaked from the rain but after the miracle their clothes were completely dry as was the ground. This "miracle of the sun" was seen from many miles away."

Mary delivered her final message: “Pray, pray very much, and make sacrifices for sinners.”

After Our Lady had disappeared into the immense distance of the firmament, we beheld St. Joseph with the Child Jesus and Our Lady clothed in white with a blue mantle, beside the sun. St. Joseph with the Child Jesus appeared to bless the world, for they traced the Sign of the Cross with their hands. When, a little later, this apparition disappeared, I saw Our Lord and Our Lady, it seemed to me that it was Our Lady of Sorrows. Our Lord appeared to bless the world in the same manner that St. Joseph had done. This apparition also vanished, and I saw Our Lady once more, this time resembling Our Lady of Mt. Carmel". This account of the apparitions was taken from Lucia's memoirs.

Source: Modified from my previous post The Miracle of the Sun
Image Source: Esther at A Catholic Mom in Hawaii.

The Fatima Network
The Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima
Mary's Message at Fatima
Fatima: A Grace for Mankind

Today, there will be a nationwide Rosary Rally to commemorate the 90th Anniversary of Fatima. For more information on how to participate, go here.

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  1. Lovely post, I am linking to it.
    I am so sorry I had to spend this day working instead of in prayer. I will make up for it today. Happy belated feast day to both of you!

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