Today is the Memorial of Our Lady of Fatima that commemorates a series of apparitions to three shepherd children (Lucia, Francesco and Jacinta) in Portugal. Among the messages of these appearances was a call to conversion of heart, repentance from sin, and prayer (especially of the rosary).
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 Spriit,God, for ever and ever.Amen.(Collect for Our Lady of Fatima – May 13)
