12/05/2026
May 13 — 𝙁𝙀𝘼𝙎𝙏 𝙊𝙁 𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝙇𝘼𝘿𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙁𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙈𝘼
Today, the Church joyfully honors Our Lady of Fatima, who appeared to the three shepherd children — Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta — in Fatima, Portugal, in 1917. Through her maternal message, the Blessed Virgin Mary called the world to prayer, repentance, conversion, and peace.
Our Lady reminded humanity to return to God through the Holy Rosary, sacrifice, and trust in His mercy. Her message remains relevant even today, especially in a world wounded by war, division, hatred, and sin. She assures us that no darkness is greater than the light of Christ and that her Immaculate Heart will ultimately triumph.
The Feast of Our Lady of Fatima is not only a remembrance of the Marian apparitions but also an invitation for every faithful soul to deepen devotion to Jesus through Mary. In every Rosary we pray, every sacrifice we offer, and every act of love we do for God and neighbor, we participate in the call of Fatima.
May Our Lady of Fatima intercede for our families, our nation, and the whole world. May she guide us closer to her Son and teach us to live with faith, humility, purity, and perseverance.
“O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy.”
Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us.
