Black Friday Weekend Special

From a recent email:

WORLD APOSTOLATE OF FATIMA, USA
A Pontifical Organization
The National Blue Army Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Thanksgiving Holiday Special Gift Offer

Dear Friend of Our Lady,

Purchase $35.00 in merchandise from our online GIFT SHOP (not including shipping and handling) and enter the Promotional Code "ROSARY" at time of checkout to receive this lovely Rosary with an image of the Apparition on one side, and the Statue of Mary, Mother of the Life Within on the other. The beautiful glass beads were designed to represent the world as we pray for Life and Peace on Earth.

This unique Rosary was specially designed and created in Fatima, Portugal for "Worldwide Fatima Sanctity of Life Day," also known as "One World Praying." This rosary was blessed on Worldwide Fatima Sanctity of Life Day, as we offered 100,000,000 prayers to heaven.

Have a Blessed Thanksgiving.

God Bless all you do for Our Lady,
Mike

Michael La Corte
Executive Director
World Apostolate of Fatima, USA


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2010 Progress Report

From a recent email:

WORLD APOSTOLATE OF FATIMA, USA

A Pontifical Organization

The National Blue Army Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Dear Friend of Our Lady's Apostolate,

Your prayers and your generosity have helped many thousands of people you don't know about! The Message of Fatima is a message of Hope and each year it bears more and more fruit. You have been vital to the tremendous success we have had as we celebrate our first 5 years as a Public Association of the Faithful. At the request and under the guidance of the Holy Father Pope John Paul II, we took the steps necessary to raise the status of the World Apostolate of Fatima to the highest level available to a lay organization within our Church.

No other major Fatima organization in the US does its work under the authority of the Church, except the well respected Fatima Family Apostolate, founded by Father Robert Fox. We are the only Pontifical Association, which means that we are officially part of the Catholic Church and we speak with ecclesiastical authority on the Message of Fatima.

This decree was bestowed upon us by the Holy See under the Pontifical Council for the Laity. This is not a badge of honor; this is a call to even higher responsibility. Responsibility to help people Learn, Live and Spread Our Lady of Fatima's Message of Hope in communion with the Church and in a world that is suffering from the ravages of spiritual decay.

During these difficult times, your support has given us the spiritual and financial nourishment vital to spreading Our Lady's Message to millions of people throughout a confused and troubled world. Her Message provides us with a clear path towards the salvation of souls and world peace; a path that requires much prayer, penance, sacrifice, and commitment to the word of Our Lord. Our Blessed Mother promised us that if we followed her path many souls would be saved and we would enter an era of peace before degeneration leads to the annihilation of nations. The Message of Fatima and the work of Our Lady's Apostolate are More Important Now than Ever!

At the Mass in St. Peter's on May 13th, 2006, Pope Benedict XVI expressed hope that the message of Fatima will be "Increasingly Accepted, Understood and Lived in Every Community" At the Shrine in Fatima, Portugal on May 13, 2010 , the Holy Father said, "We Would Be Mistaken to Think that Fatima's Prophetic Message is Complete."

What have you done to support Pope Benedict XVI's hope that the world will embrace Our Lady's Message? Perhaps more than you think, your generosity and support and Our Lady's guidance have enabled us to exceed our expectations during our 5th year as a Public Association of the Faithful!

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A few highlights of what your generosity during these difficult times has made possible:

Shrine

· Many Spiritual and Physical improvements resulted in a rejuvenation of the National Blue Army Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Washington, NJ dedicated to spreading Our Lady's Message. Approximately 82,000 pilgrims visited the shrine this season attending a record number of spiritual events. Pilgrims of all ages put their daily troubles behind them and recharged their spiritual batteries, either during a day visit, or a full retreat. Prayer, confession, penance, sacrifice, and the Holy Eucharist are practiced daily along with devotion to our Lord and His Blessed Mother.



National Volunteers - WAF, USA Divisions

· Existing Divisions have grown and new Divisions have been established to bring Our Lady's Message of Hope to Parishes throughout the US. Many thousands of hearts have been touched by Fatima talks, the National Pilgrim Virgin Statue Tour, Showings of Fatima movies and many other activities by our volunteers and their Church activities.



History Channel

· The Message of Fatima is for all people and for all time. Our Lady blessed us by allowing 5 key authorities from the Apostolate speak to the authentic Message of Fatima on the History Channel Special, "Fatima's Lost Prophecy." This compelling documentary has been shown over and over again to an audience that typically does not hear the authentic Message of Fatima.



Reaching Many Millions

- EWTN TV, Radio and SOUL Magazine - 2010
Our Lady has truly blessed our Apostolate this year; we have been able to reach many millions of people with the authentic Message of Fatima as taught by our Holy Church.

· On October 18th, 2009, the World Apostolate of Fatima sponsored a day at the Blue Army Shrine in Washington, NJ where One Hundred Million Prayers were sent to heaven for Life and Peace. We sponsored 13 hours of broadcast time on EWTN TV so millions could relearn, or be introduced to the message of Fatima, as we offered Holy Mass and Prayer, renowned speakers and Prayer for Life and Peace. Similar events were held throughout the world.

· The National Blue Army Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the Apostolate and the Message of Fatima was featured many times on the new EWTN TV show "The Faithful Traveler" hosted by Diana Von Glahn.

· We were recently featured on EWTN's "Sunday Night Live" guest hosted by Father Andrew Apostoli, CFR. And we have delivered Our Lady's Message on countless radio programs.

· Soul Magazine is not designed to accompany a fundraising appeal its purpose is to save SOULS. Hundreds of thousands of copies of this award winning magazine touch people's hearts each year.

NEW Fatima Movie -"FATIMA"

We are also pleased to announce that the authentic messages, secrets, prophesies, and miracles are poignantly revealed in the new film, "FATIMA," distributed by the Apostolate. The Apostolate was also the consultant for this film that changes lives!

We just received rights to release this compelling movie on DVD. So many people have written or called to tell me how this film has changed their life, or the life of someone they love. I pray that it touches millions more as the world responds to Our Lady's Message of Hope and as we again, turn back to God and show Him our love for Him, His Blessed Mother and for each other in our words, thoughts, actions and deeds. Fatima Movie

We will then see the promised triumph of Mary's Immaculate Heart!

God Bless all you do for Our Lady,

Michael La Corte

Executive Director

World Apostolate of Fatima, USA




Michael La Corte

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Give The Perfect Gift this Christmas

 

 Fatima and The Miracle of the Sun DVD SetSee the Fatima Movie Trailer
 

To order - Call our Gift Shop at 866-513-1917 and ask for Item # 51013, or order online at DVD Special Offer. "Fatima" $19.95 and "Miracle of the Sun"  $14.95. Get them both for $29.95!

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Fatima - The newly released "Fatima" is the quintessential 75-minute movie on Our Heavenly Mother's appearance in Fatima, Portugal in 1917. Leading experts in theology, history and science thoroughly examine all aspects of the Fatima Message in this compelling documentary.

Relatives and close friends tell us the story of how the Three Shepherd Children received the Message from Heaven that Pope John Paul II declared, "More Important Now than Ever." Confidant to Sister Lucia, and world renowned Fatima authors and speakers join together to illustrate Heaven's plan for the Salvation of Souls and World Peace.

Recently discovered film of an eyewitness to the Miracle of the Sun provides an authentic description of what took place as 70,000 people watched in awe. You will gain further insight into God's Miracle as it is scientifically explained through the prism of Quantum Physics. A distinguished Medical Doctor applies science to the Power of Prayer. Additionally, the truth behind Fatima's Prophesies and Three Secrets are revealed through a close examination of historical events.

This groundbreaking film will help you understand the cause of the current state of the world and more importantly, how our freewill will determine our future. The World Apostolate of Fatima, a Pontifical Association, is the consultant for Fatima.
Miracle of the Sun - This special 63-minute edition of "The Miracle of the Sun" features three films:

Film 1 - "The Miracle of the Sun"
Recently discovered footage of an eyewitness account to the "Miracle of the Sun" details the undeniable Miracle that took place in Fatima, Portugal on October 13, 1917. Blue Army co-founder, John Haffert interviews Dominic Reis, who brings to life the only miracle predicted as to time and place. The footage also contains actual pictures of the crowd of 70,000 witnesses and the three shepherd children.

Film 2 - "The Message of Fatima"
Father Andrew Apostoli, CFR is the Spiritual Advisor to the World Apostolate of Fatima, author of the acclaimed new book, "Fatima for Today" and he appears in the quintessential movie "Fatima." Whether you are hearing the message for the first time, or know it well, you will gain insight from Father Apostoli's explanation of Heaven's Plan for the Salvation of Souls and World Peace.

Film 3 - "Fatima, More Important Now Than Ever"
Michael La Corte, Executive Director of the World Apostolate of Fatima, USA delivers a talk that explains how the culture we now live in relates to the message of Fatima, where the Message of Fatima predicts we are headed, and more importantly; Heaven's solution to the problems we face in our world today.

Michael La Corte

Executive Director

World Apostolate of Fatima, USA

674 Mountain View Rd.
Washington, NJ 07882

visit us at:  www.wafusa.org

shrine@bluearmy.com

Photos from the 4th Annual Public Rosary at Thomas Square Park

Photos from October 13th, anniversary of the last apparition at Fatima.

The WAF Honolulu Division Banner and Legion of Maria Banner

The Vocations Director for the Diocese of Honolulu, Father Peter Dumag

John Paul II to be beatified possibly within a year

EWTN Live - Fatima - Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. with Fr. Andrew Apostoli, CFR...

Dear Lady of Fatima

October 13, 1917 - The Sixth Apparition of Our Lady of Fatima

WAF Blue Army Shrine - Our Lady of Fatima

"We left home quite early, expecting that we would be delayed along the way. Masses of people thronged the roads. The rain fell in torrents. My mother, her heart torn with uncertainty as to what was going to happen, and fearing it would be the last day of my life, wanted to accompany me.

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One the way, the scenes of the previous month, still more numerous and moving, were repeated. Not even the muddy roads could prevent these people from kneeling in the most humble and suppliant of attitudes. We reached the holmoak in the Cova da Iria. Once there, moved by an interior impulse, I asked the people to shut their umbrellas and say the Rosary. A little later, we saw the flash of light, and then Our Lady appeared on the holmoak.


"What do you want of me?"

"I want to tell you that a chapel is to be built here in my honor. I am the Lady of the Rosary. Continue always to pray the Rosary every day. The war is going to end, and the soldiers will soon return to their homes."

" I have many things to ask you? the cure of some sick persons, the conversion of sinners, and other things..."

"Some yes, but not others. They must amend their lives and ask forgiveness for their sins."

Looking very sad, Our Lady said:

"Do not offend the Lord our God any more, because He is already so much offended."

Then, opening her hands, she made them reflect on the sun, and as she ascended, the reflection of her own light continued to be projected on the sun itself.

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Here, Your Excellency, is the reason why I cried out to the people to look at the sun. My aim was not to call their attention to the sun, because I was not even aware of their presence. I was moved to do so under the guidance of an interior impulse."

St. Joseph and Baby Jesus

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After Our Lady had disappeared into the immense distance of the firmament, we beheld St. Joseph with the Child Jesus and Our Lady robed in white with a blue mantle, beside the sun. St. Joseph and the Child Jesus appeared to bless the world, for they traced the Sign of the Cross with their hands. When, a little later this apparition disappeared, I saw Our Lord and Our Lady; it seemed to me that it was Our Lady of Dolors. Our Lord appeared to bless the world in the same manner as St. Joseph had done. This apparition also vanished, and I saw Our Lady once more, this time resembling Our Lady of Carmel."

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

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Our Lady of Sorrows

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- Sister Lucia
Excerpt from World Apostolate of Fatima Spiritual Guide for the Salvation of Souls and World Peace, WAF USA

The Apparitions at Fatima

"During World War I Pope Benedict XV made repeated but forlorn pleas for peace, and finally, in May 1917, made a direct appeal to Mary to intercede for peace in the world. The response was Mary's first appearance at Fatima just over a week later. At this time Fatima was just a small village about seventy miles north of Lisbon; the three children to whom she appeared were Lucia dos Santos, aged ten, and her cousins Francisco and Jacinta Marto, brother and sister, aged eight and seven respectively..."

Theotokos - The Apparitions at Fatima

Free Rosary Book

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Courageous Priest has graciously offered St. Robert Bellermine's Book on the Holy Rosary online. You can find the e-book With This Weapon!
The Hidden Secrets of the Rosary"

Join in! The Worldwide Children's Eucharistic Holy Hour! October 1st First Friday

In association with the World Apostolate of Fatima

Clergy, Principals, Teachers and Parents!

Monsignor John Kozar, National Director of the Pontifical Mission Society of the Holy Childhood Association, and the World Apostolate of Fatima, invites you to the eighth annual, Worldwide Children's Eucharistic Holy Hour.


Click on this link to see our press release

8th Annual Worldwide Eucharistic Holy Hour Gathers Children Around the Globe in Prayer For Families

For more information please visit us Children of the Eucharist

Contact Sister Maria de la Revelación Castañeda, SSVM, Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. (castanedar@adw.org),

or Sandy Bertini, Diocese of Arlington (sandybertini(at)yahoo(dot)com).

Prayer Novena for the Pope Benedict XVI and the Papal Visit to UK Starts Today

The Novena period which precedes the Feast begins on Wednesday
15th of September - Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows.

As this Novena period surrounds the Papal Visit - (September
16th to 19th) it is suggested that people pray the Novena for
the following intentions:

"For God's mighty blessing and protection upon the Papal Visit
and for the Holy Father's intentions".

For overseas readers, perhaps the best way of joining in the Novena is to say the Rosary each day, or at least one decade, for this intention.

Here at this blog, we are asking that you offer your Holy Rosary prayers for the Holy Father's intentions for nine consecutive days, along with the following prayer from the Knights of Columbus' prayer card, for his intentions:

PRAYER FOR POPE BENEDICT XVI

Lord, source of eternal life and truth,
give to your shepherd, Benedict, a spirit
of courage and right judgment, a spirit
of knowledge and love. By governing
with fidelity those entrusted to his care,
may he, as successor to the Apostle Peter
and Vicar of Christ, build your Church
into a sacrament of unity, love and peace
for all the world. Amen.

V. Let us pray for Benedict, the pope.
R. May the Lord preserve him,
give him a long life,
make him blessed upon the earth,
and not hand him over
to the power of his enemies.
V. May your hand
be upon your holy servant.
R. And upon your son,
whom you have anointed.
Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be…

WAF - Honolulu Division - 4th Annual Public Rosary

In honor of the Anniversary of the Last Apparition of Our Lady of Fatima on October 13th, 1917.

WHERE:  Thomas Square Park (Beretania and Victoria)

WHEN:  October 13, 2010

TIME:  2:30 p.m.  Assembly
             2:45 p.m.  Procession and Coronation
             3:00 p.m.  Chaplet of Divine Mercy (Chanted)
             3:20 p.m.  The Most Holy Rosary

Please join us!  Invite your family and friends to gather together and show your love for our Blessed Mother and her Divine Son.

The following are photos from last years public rosary.

Marian Shrines Have Much Life, Says Cardinal

Blue Army Shrine, Washington, NJ

Stresses Mary's Intercession for Pilgrims

BARCELONA, Spain, SEPT. 9, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The archbishop of Barcelona is urging the faithful to rediscover the meaning of Marian shrines, which have an abundance of life.

Cardinal Lluís Martínez Sistach stated that Marian shrines "are not only a vestige of the past."

"They have much life," he said. "People go there because they feel it as their own spiritual reality, as it was for their ancestors."

The prelate affirmed that at Marian shrines "the Virgin Mary is attentive to the requests of pilgrims; she receives them and intercedes effectively for them."

"These shrines, as a presence of the Church, contribute to evangelization," he said, observing that these places are "also visited by persons who are non-believers and very far from the Church."

Because of this, the cardinal added, "in shrines everything that can help people to be more aware of the religious and evangelical motivation of the visits should be intensified."

Mediatrix

"Mary places herself between her Son and persons in the reality of their privations, indigence and suffering," he said. "She places herself in their midst, that is, she acts as mediatrix."

Cardinal Sistach continued: "As at the Wedding in Cana, Mary in one way or another says to all pilgrims and visitors: 'Do whatever he tells you.'"

"Mary leads us to Jesus and brings us close to him," the prelate affirmed.

He noted that "because of this, it is necessary to rediscover the human and Christian meaning of the Marian shrines of our earth to be able to visit them, seeking a moment of silence, reflection and prayer, all of which the man of today does not find easily in the rhythm full of stress of the life he leads."

In this context, the cardinal said, Mary's birth, which the Church celebrates on Sept. 8, "is situated at the beginning of a fuller presence of God in the human journey."

He explained: "Mary's birth already announces to us the Savior's birth, the joy of Christmas.

"The Mother's birth already announces -- as dawn announces the day -- the birth of the Son."

Cardinal Sistach noted that "Mary's heart and loving look, the heart and loving look that received the Son of God in this world, is turned also to us."

Upcoming Events from Divine Mercy Center of Hawaii

From a recent email from the Divine Mercy Center of Hawaii:

You are invited to attend two inspirational events that will lift up your weary souls. Mark your calendars for these important Divine Mercy Healing events. We have invited great guest speakers who will encourage you to hope in the love and mercy of God amidst trials, tribulations and sufferings. Don't miss these great opportunities to receive God's healing mercy. Spread the word. God bless you always.

Jesus, I Trust in You

Visit the website for more details.

Divine Mercy Healing Mass, Oct 5
at Our Lady of Good Counsel
on October 5, Tuesday 6 pm - 9 pm
in celebration of the Feast of St. Faustina
at Our Lady of Good Counsel
1525 Waimano Home Road, Pearl City, Oahu

Admission is free; everyone is invited,

6 pm - Divine Mercy Healing Mass
7 pm - "Deliver Us From Evil" a talk by Fr. Bill Halbing
8 pm - Healing Service
9 pm - Refreshment

Divine Mercy Healing Conference 2010
Theme: "The Healing Power of God's Mercy"
Featuring 5 guests coming from the East Coast.

Registration is required.
Procession, Sacrament of Reconciliation, Adoration, Holy Mass, Holy Rosary, Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Reflection Talks on God's Healing Mercy and other topics, Healing Services, Dramatic multi-media presentation, Veneration of the St. Faustina's relic, Praise and Worship, Fellowship and more. Register by Sept. 30

Event Info
October 7-10, 2010
St. Philomena Church
3300 Ala Laulani St.
Honolulu (Salt Lake)

First Friday Reminder - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Hymns

Shared by my Twitter friend @janvier2007.

Join Our Lady's Apostolate

The World Apostolate of Fatima is made up of many individual members that live in the various parts of the world and follow the principles of the movement.
“To become a member of the World Apostolate of Fatima, please make the following pledge. Membership is free!”

I PLEDGE MYSELF TO OUR LADY AND WISH THEREBY TO JOIN THE WORLD APOSTOLATE OF FATIMA
Dear Queen and Mother, who promised at Fatima to convert Russia and bring peace to all mankind, in reparation for my sins and the sins of the whole world, I solemnly promise to Your Immaculate Heart:

1. To offer up everyday the sacrifices demanded by my daily duty.
2. To pray at least five decades of the Rosary daily while meditating on the Mysteries.
3. To wear the Scapular of Mount Carmel as profession of this promise and as an act of consecration to you.
4. To accomplish the devotion of the Five First Saturdays of the month, including the fifteen minute meditation on the Mysteries of the Rosary.

I shall renew this promise often, especially in moments of temptation.

Note: This pledge is not a vow and does not bind under sin. Nevertheless it is a promise; your word to your Heavenly Mother.

BENEFITS

1. You know you are fulfilling Our Lady’s conditions to obtain the conversion and the peace of Christ for the world.
2. You obtain numerous indulgences through the Rosary and the Scapular.
3. You become eligible for the spiritual graces of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Graces in this life, at the hour of death, and after death.
4. Your name is sent to Fatima and buried near the apparition site.
5. You share in the prayers of millions of members.
6. You become a spiritual child of Saint Pio.
7. You participate in the New Evangelization proposed by the Holy Father.

There are two ways to join. One is online here.

However, if you live in Hawaii, PLEASE, email me your information so I can add it to our records and I will submit the info to WAF in Washington, NJ, for you.

Sunday Night Live - Our Lady of Fatima - Fr. Andrew Apostoli, CFR with M...

If you still feel that you are not being called to join the World Apostolate of Fatima, please watch this program.

WORLD APOSTOLATE OF FATIMA, USA A Pontifical Association EWTN SPECIAL!

Sunday August 22, 2010

EWTN - Sunday Night Live with Father Groeschel

Special Guest Host: Reverend Andrew Apostoli, C.F.R.

Special Guest: Michael La Corte, Exe. Director of the WAF, USA



Spread the Word! On Sunday, August 22, 2010, Father Andrew Apostoli will host the EWTN TV show, "Sunday Night Live with Father Groeschel" from 7-8pm Eastern Time, and 4-5 pm Pacific Time.

(Please check your local listings.)



Father Apostoli will be talking about the Message of Fatima and its relevance in today's world, with special guest, Michael La Corte, Executive Director of the World Apostolate of Fatima, USA - a Pontifical Association given the mission to help people Learn, Live and Spread the Message of Fatima.





The show will encore at:

11:00 pm Pacific Sunday 6:00 am Pacific Monday
2:00 am Eastern Monday 9:00 am Eastern Monday





The World Apostolate of Fatima wishes you the Blessings of our Savior and His Blessed Mother,

Mike


Michael La Corte
Executive Director
World Apostolate of Fatima, USA

The Truth About Mary and Scripture: MUST SEE!

Our Lady's Message to Jacinta - Sins That Most Offend God

As Jacinta lay dying, she shared with her Madrinha what Our Lady had told her.

"She stated that Our Lady had appeared to her there and told her that the sins which brought most souls to hell were those of the flesh that people should avoid luxury, that they should not remain obstinately in sin, and that they should do penance.

As a result of this, Jacinta became preoccupied with sins of the flesh and with purity and spoke of them in her conversations with Mother Godhino and in her remarks to the people at the hospital. "Dear madrinha,"...'don't live in luxury. Flee riches. Certain styles will come that will greatly offend Our Lord...Many marriages are not good, do not please Our Lord, and are not acceptable to God.'"

Excerpt from The Sund Danced at Fatima by Joseph A. Pelletier, A.A.

Silent Release of New Fatima Movie!

WORLD APOSTOLATE OF FATIMA, USA
A Pontifical Organization
The National Blue Army Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Silent Release of New Fatima Movie!
See The New Movie Trailer


The World Apostolate of Fatima, USA invites you to a sneak peek of the New Fatima Movie: Fatima Movie Trailer

The newly released "Fatima" is the quintessential movie on Our Heavenly Mother's appearance in Fatima, Portugal in 1917. Leading experts in theology, history and science thoroughly examine all aspects of the Fatima Message in this compelling documentary.

Relatives and close friends tell us the story of how the seers received the Message from Heaven that Pope John Paul II declared, "More Important Now than Ever." Confidant to Sister Lucia, and world renowned Fatima authors and speakers join together to illustrate Heaven's plan for the Salvation of Souls and World Peace.

Recently discovered film of an eyewitness to the Miracle of the Sun provides an authentic description of what took place as 70,000 people watched in awe. You will gain further insight into God's Miracle as it is scientifically explained through the prism of Quantum Physics. A distinguished Medical Doctor applies science to the Power of Prayer. Additionally, the truth behind Fatima's Prophesies and Three Secrets are revealed through a close examination of historical events.

This groundbreaking film will help you understand the cause of the current state of the world and more importantly, how our freewill will determine our future. The World Apostolate of Fatima, a Pontifical Association, is the consultant for Fatima.

The Fatima Movie is available for purchase online at: Fatima Gift Shop
or call our Gift Shop at 908-689-3590.


God Bless all you do for our Savior and His Blessed Mother,
Michael La Corte

Michael La Corte
Executive Director
World Apostolate of Fatima, USA
Blue Army Shrine
674 Mountain View Rd.
Washington, NJ 07882
visit us at: www.wafusa.org
shrine@bluearmy.com


visit us at: www.wafusa.org
shrine@bluearmy.com

The Final Day in Portugal: Pope Benedict XVI

Plenty of great photos and videos over at Caput Mundi The above video and photo are from Carlos' blog. Mahalo Carlos!

Also be sure to click here to read Terry's post on the pilgrimage to Fatima.

Feast of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament

"Words cannot express the perfection of his adoration. If Saint John leaped in the womb at the approach of Mary, what feelings must have coursed through Joseph during those six months when he had at his side and under his very eyes the hidden God! If the father of Origen used to kiss his child during the night and adore the Holy Spirit living within Him, can we doubt that Joseph must often have adored Jesus hidden in the pure tabernacle of Mary? How fervent that adoration must have been: My Lord and my God, behold your servant! No one can describe the adoration of this noble soul. He saw nothing, yet he believed; his faith had to pierce the virginal veil of Mary. So likewise with you! Under the veil of the Sacred Species your faith must see our Lord. Ask St. Joseph for his Lively, constant faith."

- St. Peter Julian Eymard

Quote Source: The Real Presence

PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT

O Virgin Mary, Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament, the glory of Christians, the joy of the universal Church, and the hope of the world, pray for us. Kindle in all the faithful a lively devotion to the most Holy Eucharist, so that they may be worthy to receive Holy Communion every day.

Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament, pray for us. Let us with Mary Immaculate adore, thank, supplicate, and console the most sacred and beloved Eucharistic Heart of Jesus.

PRESS RELEASE from ASSOCIATION for the ARCH of TRIUMPH of the IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY and INTERNATIONAL SHRINE of the HOLY INNOCENTS

From Brother John Samaha, S.M.

May 13, 2010—Feast of Our Lady of Fatima

Buffalo, NY. The Association for the Arch of Triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary today unveils new architectural plans [http://www.archoftriumph.org/archdesign.html] for the pro-life shrine and great triumphal arch, at 700 feet tall to be the world’s tallest monument, which the Association was formed to build in 2001. When Buffalo’s Common Council unanimously endorsed the project in 2002, the Association promised that it would be “built according to high standards of architectural beauty and integrity,” a promise clearly kept in the new official designs.



Mary’s Arch of Triumph will point towards the “fundamental transformation” that America and the world truly need—a change of hearts and minds, more than of laws. It will sound a global signal call to repentance and conversion, renewed faith in God, and respect for human life from conception to natural death. Originating with a dream, this great spiritual undertaking quickly gained worldwide support among Mary’s faithful, and has been approved by many Catholic pro-life leaders [http://www.archoftriumph.org/excerpts.html], including Fr. Frank Pavone, Fr. John Corapi, Mrs. Judie Brown, Dr. John Willke, and Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Carl Anderson.

The project evokes Mary’s revelations at Fatima on July 13, 1917, “God wishes to establish in the world devotion to my Immaculate Heart,” and that, “In the end my Immaculate Heart will triumph . . . and an era of peace will be granted to the world.” This great arch hails this coming triumph of Mary’s Immaculate Heart. It will be 700 feet tall because seven is the biblical number of perfection, and Mary represents the perfection of humanity because of her humble obedience to God. Mary is revered also by Muslims, who believe in Mary’s perpetual virginity; indeed, Mohammed said that Mary enjoys the highest place in heaven of all women.

The Association is raising funds (projected cost: $85 to $100,000,000) through its Web site [http://www.archoftriumph.org] and a mail campaign, and is searching for a site in the Diocese of Buffalo, NY where the Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima, entered America triumphally on December 8, 1947 when “200,000 people lined the streets and welcomed Our Lady” [see History page at http://www.pilgrimvirginstatue.com]. The Association had desired to locate the shrine on waterfront land on Fuhrmann Blvd. adjacent to the U.S. Coast Guard Station, but has learned that the parcel is now under contract for sale to another.

Mary's gloroius Arch of Triumph of is destined quickly to become an international icon, boldly though silently proclaiming the dignity and sanctity of human life, born and unborn, and extolling the oft-neglected virtues of purity, faith and obedience to God.

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For further information or interviews, contact:

Laurence D. Behr, Executive Director

43 Court St., Ste. 600

Buffalo, NY 14202

Tel: 716-856-1300

Email: lbehr@barthbehr.com

LINKS:

Official Drawings: http://www.archoftriumph.org/archdesign.html

Project origins: http://www.archoftriumph.org/news5.html

Worldwide supporters: http://www.archoftriumph.org/liaisons.html

Catholic leadership endorsements: http://www.archoftriumph.org/excerpts.html

Buffalo Common Council endorsement: http://www.archoftriumph.org/news8.html

Fatima apparitions and messages: http://www.ewtn.com/library/MARY/FIRSTSAT.htm

Architectural Drawings By:

Jaeger, Nickola & Associates, Architects
Specialists in the design of churches and related structures
www.jaeger-nickola.com
Contact: David C. Kuhlman, AIA, Principal
kuhlman@jaeger-nickola.com

Pope Benedict to deliver 'intense' message during Fatima visit

Vatican City, May 5, 2010 / 12:20 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- "Fatima is a particularly significant place for this Pope," said Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi on Tuesday, noting that it was also a destination for two former Popes. The Holy Father has a thorough knowledge of the history of the Marian sanctuary, he added.

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World Apostolate of Fatima National Pilgrim Virgin Statue Tour

WORLD APOSTOLATE OF FATIMA, USA
A Pontifical Organization
The National Blue Army Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

World Apostolate of Fatima
National Pilgrim Virgin Statue Tour

Is Underway in Denver
May 1-23, 2010

Our Lady began a 23 day tour of the Archdiocese of Denver, on May 1, 2010


We're all members and/or supporters of the Family of the WAF from Alaska to Florida and California to Maine and all around the world.

We're all also members of the Mystical Body of Christ.

As loving brothers and sisters let's come to the aid of our kindred spirits in the Archdiocese of Denver as they endure difficulties, overcome obstacles and bring graces from above to many during the course of this 23 day tour.

Whatever success they are graced to achieve will benefit all.


Let us all Unite in Prayer for the success of Our Lady's tour:


Let us pray that many souls will come to see her beautiful image and find consolation, comfort, and peace of soul in her presence.

Let us pray that all who come will be touched by grace in a special way.

Let us pray that all who come will be enlightened in mind and moved in heart by the talk Mr. Bill Sockey will deliver.

Let us pray that they may embrace and begin to live the Message of Fatima they will hear, and acquire a desire to learn more about it.

Let us pray that they will recognize the importance and urgency of the Message of Fatima today and feel compelled to share it with others.

Let us pray that they will become active and supportive members of the Family of the WAF.


Please share these sentiments with your relatives, friends and neighbors to get the word out to everyone.


Thank you all for your support of our brothers and sisters in Denver!


His Blessed Mother,
Deacon Robert Ellis

In the Sacred Heart of Jesus & the Immaculate Heart of Mary,

Deacon Bob Ellis

National Coordinator

World Apostolate of Fatima, USA

REllis@BlueArmy.com

920-371-1931

visit us at: www.wafusa.org
shrine@bluearmy.com

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Quiz: How Well Do You Know Fatima?

Quiz can be found HERE

New Documentary - Finding Fatima

This is a brief overview of the feature documentary: The documentary explores the background behind the 3 children who witnessed visitations of the Virgin Mary in Fatima 1917, and who predicted the miracle of the sun which was witnessed by over 70,000 people along with prophesising many major world events. The in depth nature in which The story is portrayed is both absorbing and fascinating; It shows the journey that three children went on and how their courage and beliefs changed the face of Portugal.

For more information, please check out their website