- On both June 13 and July 13, 1917, at Fatima, Our Lady said that God wishes to establish in the world devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
- What led Our Lady to say the above words on July 13, 1917?
- Our Lady had just shown the children a vision of Hell and many souls that are lost.
- Why did Our Lady show them this vision?
- Our Lady wanted to enkindle in their hearts the desire to save souls.
- Our Lady said how devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary could be done to save souls, by fulfilling 2 special requests: “I shall come to ask for the consecration of Russia to my Immaculate Heart, and the Communion of reparation on the first Saturdays” (July 13, 1917).
- The 1st special request referred to what the Holy Father had to do. However, the fulfillment of this is not enough, because Our Lady said both requests need to be done to bring about the period of peace and the salvation of souls.
- The 2nd special request is for the First Saturdays in reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary (July 13, 1917; December 10, 1925). It remains to be fulfilled by all of us. We need to do our part!
- To which of the 2 special requests did Our Lady give the greatest emphasis? The First Saturdays in reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
- What did Our Lady promise if the 2 requests are fulfilled? Our Lady said, “Many souls will be saved, there will be peace.”