Immaculate Heart of Mary and Fatima apparition coincides June 13
Echo article reported in Aleteia by Kathleen N. Hattrup Don’t lose heart. I will never forsake you. My Immaculate Heart will be your refuge and the way that will lead you to God. This year, the feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary falls on the 13th of the month, meaning it coincides with the anniversary of one of Our Lady's apparitions at Fatima. In fact, June 13 was the second apparition, and it was when Our Lady first spoke to the shepherd children about her heart. The Fatima Shrine provides a translation of what Mary said that day, as recounted by Sister Lucia in her memoir: - What do you want of me? I (Lucia) asked. - I wish you to come here on the 13th of next month, to pray the Rosary every day, and to learn to read. Later, I will tell you what I want. - I asked for the cure of a sick person. - If he is converted; he will be cured during the year. - I would like to ask you to take us to Heaven. - Yes. I will take Jacinta and Francisco soon. But you are to stay here some t...