Today, the Church celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima, commemorating the Blessed Virgin Mary’s apparitions to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, in 1917. Mary’s messages emphasized prayer, repentance, and conversion, calling the faithful to deeper devotion and trust in God’s mercy.
Daily Prayer
Heavenly Father,
Through the intercession of Our Lady of Fatima, grant us the grace to embrace prayer and penance. May we respond to Mary’s call with open hearts, seeking conversion and peace. Guide us to live faithfully, trusting in Your mercy and love. Amen.
Mass Readings for May 13, 2025
First Reading: Acts 11:19–26
The disciples, scattered by persecution, spread the Gospel to various regions, and in Antioch, the term “Christian” is first used.
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 87:1b–3, 4–5, 6–7
“All you nations, praise the Lord.”
Gospel: John 10:22–30
Jesus affirms His unity with the Father, declaring, “The Father and I are one.”
Saint of the Day: Our Lady of Fatima
In 1917, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to Lucia, Jacinta, and Francisco in Fatima, delivering messages urging prayer, penance, and consecration to her Immaculate Heart.
Interesting Facts:
- The apparitions occurred monthly from May to October 1917.
- The “Miracle of the Sun” witnessed by thousands on October 13, 1917, affirmed the authenticity of the apparitions.
- The messages emphasized the importance of the Rosary and devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
