100 year anniversary since Fatima! I'm watching a special in it now on t.v. and learning more about it. I never knew how the government was trying to get the children to denounce what they saw and even threatened with death they did not give in. But they stood strong. I feel like these days our faith is continuously being tested and we also need to stay strong.
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It sounds like a really good book! Might have to pick that up too! Well, I’ll have to add it to my wishlist because I’ve been getting out of hand lately with the book purchases ?
Yesterday when I was listening to the catholic radio they were talking about a book (in honor of all saints day) that was all about saints and their lives. I’m sort of kicking myself for not writing down the name because it sounded so good! It not only gives an overview of their lives, but I guess it’s supposed to help us to see how to apply certain things they did to our lives.
Anyway, if you happen to read more and don’t mind sharing, I’m all ears ?
I did start reading it. Mostly opened to any page and read a few at a time. It is really inspiring how she dealt with suffering to be closer to God and help others. The more I learn about her the more I want to know. Today I read a part of the book where she talked about the "dark night of the soul". I felt like she reached a point many of us do where her faith was tested profusely. Although its nothing in comparison, the feelings she experienced were relatable at times. I am so glad I stumbled upon the book! Some of the stories of the saints are so moving , I mean they were actual people and their level on consciousness was so profound.
Omg I love that! Definitely not a coincidence! Have you started reading that book? I actually ordered a book recently about her and her family. I bought it because I had heard a bit about her and family and thought it would help me. I’ve only read a few chapters. I’d totally pursue the interest in her though! Seems like God knows she could be a source of inspiration or help for you or others around you! The little I’ve learned about her is so inspiring though. How humble she was and offered all the little things up. It gives immense purpose to literally everything we do.
I’ll look for the other book you posted! Sounds like a good read
@ meas, Thats amazing! I am so glad that you turned to God and he gave you signs that he is with you. I need to start praying the rosary more often it is so powerful and really not that time consuming if we make an effort it will become habit. The hound of heaven book I posted a while back also spoke to me because a long time ago I was so lost and really was searching for happiness in all the wrong places. I thought whatever glittered was gold and thats so far from the truth. The book depicts how a girl is running from God and realizes at one point what she is running towards is fake and will destroy her. But God is right there waiting for her, he never left her side despite her attempts to push him away and seek whatever she thinks the world can offer. I also had a coincidental moment a few weeks ago. My aunt went to a retreat honoring St. Theresa. She goes on them here and there so I thought nothing of it but later on I was cleaning my closet out at my moms. One I haven't used in years and I found a book on St.Theresa I think called little flower. I told my aunt the coincidence and she said it was a coincidence because that day was her feast day. So i felt like the book was meant to find. I had to go and didnt pack my things quick enough and my mom needed the room vacant so she put all my books in boxes in the basement. She didnt know I meant to keep this one. The next day I was in the basement helping her arrange space for a new washing machine and I saw through a little hole in a box St.Theresas book. I quickly took it out and was a little upset she packed all my stuff but for me to stumble upon it I felt it was meant to be. I was not intrested in the book when I recieved it. I was a child and not ready to understand it but now I open a few pages here and there and I am starting to admire her. how she suffered for all the sinners is so selfless and humbling .it really puts things in perspective. Sorry for an essay long reply its late and I got on a roll lol.
@sweet yes I agree! I watched the cartoons with them as well and I really like how easy it was to follow and understand.
@asd I haven’t heard of that movie but I’m interested! I’m going to see if I can find it.
You know this year is the first year that I actually learned about our Lady of Fatima. I mean I’ve heard of it before but vaguely remember where or what I even heard of it. This year was the year that I took on praying the rosary and in May is when I decided I wanted to start praying it everyday. I went on the internet and found the rosary confraternity and signed up for it. I had called my priest to see what he thought of the idea of me joining and he told me I should do it and he also told me that it was the 100th year anniversary of Fatima that day (May 13) soon as I hung up I looked it up and was so Joyful all day. Like what a coincidence that I happened to feel a conviction that day and randomly join a group of people who devoutly pray the rosary everyday. And on the very day where she first came to see the children. Where here messages consisted of praying the rosary. I know it might not seem like a big deal to most but I was away from the church and in grave sin for so many years and to me this was nothing short of a miracle. Like an invitation for me to come back to the Lord. I have been wondering ever since that day if many others have been converted on this 100th year anniversary.
Sorry for sort of stealing your post. I get a little excited and always want to share it with people because God is so good. There is no end to Jesus mercy and Our Blessed Mother is truly always looking for us to hold our hands on the journey back to finding her Son.
Measmommy- that is so heartwarming she is doing that at a such a young age! ❤ There is something so powerful about our lady of Fatima I remember being touched by it as well as a child in ccd. This story, and the movie " the song of Bernadette" after st. Bernadette were my favorite. Have you seen it? Its an old black and white movie my grandmother would play.
I have also been telling some if my family members about Mirjana and showing the websites. Thanks for sharing something so great!
Oh my I clicked on this group on accident from my pocket and I’m glad! Lol we had been watching all the specials on tv about her too. I truly love our lady of Fatima and am very fond of her and the messages she gave back then. I’m also amazed at how dramatically those kids lives changed after seeing her. My oldest daughter (4) watched a cartoon about them and it was pretty impactful on her. I’ve caught her praying silently in secret and offering up her “sufferings” to the Lord like Jacinta did. What did you think about it overall?
You know, the messages that are currently coming from Medjugorje have a similar story. That area was under communism and was after the kids for a Looooong time. One of the visionaries wrote a book about it. It’s called “My heart will triumph” by Mirjana Soldo. It’s a reaaally good book, you won’t want to put it down.
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