"….for the place where you stand is holy ground."  Acts 7:33

Four years ago this week we made a pilgrimage to Fatima.  I realized I never shared those images here.  Today, celebrating the centennial of the apparition, seemed like a good time to retrace our steps.  

"…you are going to have much to suffer, but the grace of God will be your comfort." – Our Lady of Fatima

"I will never leave you"  

"Many persons," Sr. Lucia explained, "feeling that the word penance implies great austerities, and not feeling that they have the strength for great sacrifices, become discouraged and continue a life of lukewarmness and sin."

Then she said Our Lord explained to her:

"The sacrifice required of every person is the fulfillment of his duties in life and the observance of My law. This is the penance that I now seek and require."

 

"Are you suffering a great deal? Don't lose heart. I will never forsake you." – Our Lady of Fatima