Saint Jacinta Marto, a Patron Saint for Meditating on Hell?

Saint Jacinta Marto, a Patron Saint for Meditating on Hell?

The most impressive picture of the three seers of Fatima is the one taken soon after they had the vision of Hell. Saint Jacinta’s aspect, her gaze in particular, seems to churn with grave considerations. Hell: A Secret of Fatima The vision of Hell lasted only moments but it is evident from … Read more

The Heroic Virtues of Jacinta and Francisco

The Heroic Virtues of Jacinta and Francisco 1

Francisco and Jacinta Marto are the youngest non-martyred children ever to be beatified. They were raised to the honor of the altars not simply because they saw Our Lady but also because they generously heeded her call to prayer, penance, and reparation. They are, thus, the first fruits of the Message of … Read more

“Why Don’t They Tell us These Things”

“Why Don’t They Tell us These Things”

It often happens that while traveling with the Fatima statue we get into conversations with host families about the Fatima message. Such was the case one evening in Atlanta, Georgia while chatting with one father and his 12 year old daughter, Lillie. The last time I had seen this girl was close … Read more