A Different Fatima Experience

A Different Fatima Experience

Our envoy to Fatima, Felipe Barandiaran, noticed the difference right away. What was once in pre-Covid times a lively square packed with pilgrims from all over the world was now an open asphalt lot with circles drawn all over it, indicating where one must stand to maintain social distance. Police and guards could be seen everywhere vigilantly enforcing government regulations put in place to halt the spread of the disease.

The whole situation was very challenging, but Felipe continued in his mission. Despite the almost disconcerting ambience, as the representative of America Needs Fatima, he carried the name banner in the candlelight procession, which was reduced to one-tenth of its usual size. All of the intentions of those listed on the banner were also offered and prayed for in Fatima.

An impressive display of love for Our Lady of Fatima, from 20,163 American hearts to her Immaculate Heart.

The following day, he and his associates delivered over 20,000 beautiful long-stemmed red and white roses to Our Lady of Fatima in thanksgiving for her continued protection and guidance in these difficult times.

The red roses represent our 20,613 dedicated rosary rally captains, while the white roses represent the many generous rosary rally sponsors who made the 2020 Rosary Rally Crusade possible. The names of all our white rose sponsors and rally captains were printed on our banners.

These beautiful white roses (and four more baskets full) were presented to Our Lady of Fatima on behalf of the generous sponsors who made the 2020 Public Square Rosary Rallies possible.

The placement of the roses added a reverent beauty to the square, ensuring that, despite the present difficulties, her children would do what they could to “rise up and call her blessed.” (Proverbs 31:28)