Our Lady of Fatima

A few weeks ago, my friends and I did a yard sale and one of them was selling a framed print of Our Lady of Fatima. I immediately recognized it.

"That's Our Lady of Fatima." , I explained to my friend who was selling it. She said she couldn't remember where she got it from. I explained to her what little I know about it - how she appeared to three peasant children in Portugal in 1917 (that was the year my Grandpa was born).

While I was listening to Immaculate Heart radio today, I came upon Our Lady of Fatima and they say that today 10-13-10, marks the anniversary of one of the apparition events when thousands of people witnessed the sun dancing.

I did not know this as well - The Blessed Mother's Lady of Fatima image is highly respected by alot of Muslim Countries. How ironic when Protestants and other Christians seem to stumble upon the Catholic's devotion of her. According to what I've heard, Fatima is Muhammad's favorite daughter and Muhammad has said that the second greatest woman in Heaven, next to Mary is his daughter Fatima.

But Mary is not part of the Blessed Trinity - and most Muslims think that she is a part of the Blessed Trinity.

The town of Fatima in Portugal was named after a princess whos name was Fatima (and she was a Muslim, became a Catholic and acquired a Christian name). She married a prince but she died after a short time. The Prince never got over her death and has asked to move her remains to what is now called Fatima. I don't know the whole story but that is what I have gathered. I came across Fr Ladis J. Cizik Our Lady and Islam as well. It is a good read and it is fascinating.

The Blessed Mother is also called the Queen of Peace. This is no coincidence that she has revealed herself in Fatima. I pray that with her intercession, we all could find Peace. How amazing it is to know that despite the difference, there are Muslims who respect you. I pray that with your message of hope and peace, it will also enlighten the minds of those who try to justify terrorism because of their religious beliefs. God has a plan and I pray that God use me to fulfill that plan. I pray for hope and peace to shine upon the hearts of minds of terrorists. Thank you Blessed Mother for your intercession.

Blessed Mother, please pray for us.