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Self Guided Tour
The
Meaning of Fatima
Fatima
is the name of a small town north of Lisbon, Portugal. There, in
1917, Our Lady appeared to three little shepherds: Lucia, and her two
cousins, Jacinta and Francisco (now Blessed Jacinta and Blessed
Francisco) - then, seven and eight years old. The “Beautiful
Lady dressed in white and more brilliant than the sun”, asked for
prayers and sacrifice, so that “ Our Lord may save humanity from all
calamities and bring peace to the world..."
A
prayerful life consists of doing everything in God, with God, and for
God. She emphasized a daily simple formula of paying called the
Rosary, during which one reflects upon God's personal love for us.
She stressed the fulfillment of one's daily duty according to the Gospel
principles. This is the Fatima message and makes Fatima one of the
20th Century’s most pressing heavenly Invitations to an authentic
Christian life.
Fatima,
New York
In
1954, the Barnabite Fathers, newly arrived from Italy, conceived the
idea of offering to their new country a devotional center in honor of
Our Lady, where people could come and be refreshed. Fatima U.SA.
was therefore born, and the Barnabites became the promoters of the
Gospel message urged by our Blessed Mother at Fatima, Portugal.
The
idea was enthusiastically accepted and fostered. Many people made
our dream possible by their generosity and their dedication. First
among the Shrine benefactors were Mr. & Mrs. Walter Ciurzak.
In 1954, they donated 16 acres of their farm land and with God’s help
and the support of many, the Shrine has slowly become what it Is today.
Thousands of people are the beneficiaries of the peaceful and sacred
surroundings of Our Lady of Fatima Shrine.
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