Catholic indifference to the Fatima message has allowed, among other things, the world to worsen. Our Lady of Fatima told Lucia back in June, 1917, “Jesus wants to use you to make me known and loved. He wishes to establish the devotion to my Immaculate Heart throughout the world. I promise salvation to whoever embraces it; these souls will be dear to God, like flowers put by me to adorn His throne.” JESUS WANTS THIS. In the last apparition, October 13, Mary revealed, “I am the Lady of the Rosary. Continue always to pray the Rosary every day.” Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary will renew the world and can end wars—especially by praying the daily Rosary.
First Friday is tomorrow and First Saturday is this Saturday. You are invited to give your heart to the Two Hearts that are so full of love for you and for the world.
On First Friday we will pray the Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus during Mass. The Stations of the Cross—the version with quotes from the Scriptures—will follow after Mass.
On First Saturday, March 7, we will pray, as we always do, our Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary during Mass and then, after Mass, after Eucharistic Exposition, pray the Holy Rosary, reflect on it for 15 minutes, and conclude with Benediction. Simple refreshments will be available for fellowship since it is important that we Christians gather together when we can.
“God wishes to establish in the world devotion to my Immaculate Heart” Our Lady told Lucia dos Santos on July 17, 1917 (the third Fatima apparition). Let’s grow that devotion throughout the world—beginning with ourselves and our families.
The relic of St. Francis will be available to pray with for the entirety of the 2026 Jubilee Year of St. Francis. Free prayers of the saint are available near the relic. Various St. Francis religious items are available, including the saint embracing our Crucified Jesus on the Cross.
We now have a historical video about our shrine. I hope you will find it inspiring. It can be viewed in the Blue Room in the Shrine-Grotto on the monitor there. Please ask a volunteer for assistance. It lasts just over 7 minutes.
To communicate with me, please email me directly at abunaalex@yahoo.com or call/text me at (313) 727-9784. Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us!
In Jesus, Mary & Joseph,
Fr. Alex Kratz, OFM
Spiritual Director of Terra Sancta Ministries