Welcome
to the World Apostolate of Fatima
Welcome! We're glad you're here. We hope our site is helpful.
The El Paso Diocesan Division of the World Apostolate of Fatima has
these primary objectives:
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To live more holy lives and being a good example to other people
by closely adhering to the Pledge of Our Lady of
Fatima
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To tell the Story of Our Lady's Apparitions at Fatima.
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To relate Our Lady's Message to the world.
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To identify Our Lady's Requests.
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To assist the faithful in the Fulfillment of her Requests.
"The Message of
Fatima is more important today than ever."
(Pope
John Paul II)
Pope Benedict XVI shares this conviction of Pope John Paul II and
wholeheartedly supported the erection of the World Apostolate of Fatima
to the canonical status of a Public International Association of the
Faithful. This was not a pat on the back for the work the apostolate has
done over the years. Rather, it magnified the apostolate's
responsibility in spreading the Message of Fatima. The Vatican is
convinced that the importance of the message warrants such canonical
status, and hopes that it will be helpful to the apostolate in
officially spreading the Message of Fatima throughout the world on
behalf of Holy Mother Church.
The World Apostolate of Fatima is a Public
International Association of the Faithful under the Pontifical Council
for the Laity, and is the only Fatima organization so designated which
presents the complete Message of Fatima, teaches officially in the name
of the Church about it, and offers comprehensive programs built around
all of Our Lady's requests which are designed to assist its members in
learning, living and spreading the Message of Fatima throughout the
world.
It is our ardent hope that all will come to the realization that
membership in and support of the World Apostolate of Fatima is the most
effective means of personally fulfilling Our Lady's requests and
spreading the Message of Fatima throughout the world.
What is a Public Association of the Faithful?
Only a public association can receive a mission to teach Christian
doctrine in the name of the Church, promote public worship or pursue a
purpose which by nature is reserved to ecclesiastical authority (canon
301 §1). As a public association, the members act in the name of the
Church when fulfilling the purpose of the association.
"Under the umbrella of the WAF, all associations and apostolic
movements propagating the authentic message of Fatima may encounter an
example of faithfulness and loyalty to the Holy Father and the diocesan
bishops in communion with the Successor of Peter."
[Archbishop Stanislaw Rylko, president of the Pontifical Council for
the Laity]
Many appreciate an articulation of the Message by itself with some
amount of explanation and clarification of its meaning for purposes of
acquiring broader and deeper understanding.
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To daily offer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, through the
Immaculate Heart of Mary, the sacrifices demanded by the daily
duties required of our state in life, as well as whatever hardships
and difficulties befall us, in reparation for our own sins and the
sins of others, and for the conversion of sinners.
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To pray part of the Rosary daily while meditating on the Mysteries
in reparation for sin and for world peace.
(Usually understood to mean at
least five decades)
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To wear the Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel as a sign and
reminder of our consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and as
a protection against the snares of Satan.
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To practice the Communion of Reparation on the first Saturday of
each month, also known as the devotion of the Five First Saturdays.
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To spread the Message of Fatima to others.
This is a multifaceted and fluid endeavor which
has taken many forms over the years. The cultivation of Prayer Cells,
the publication of numerous booklets, pamphlets and flyers, the
publication of Soul Magazine, national and divisional Pilgrim Virgin
Statue Visitation Programs, the Children of the Eucharist Program, the
promotion of pilgrimages to Fatima, and a host of other means have been
helpful and effective.
Whenever we speak of recruiting new members for
the Apostolate our
ultimate objective will always be an increase in overall Fulfillment of
Our Lady's Requests on the part of the faithful.
Seek to establish parish-based Apostolate
education centers from which will spring new Apostolate members, Prayer
Cells, and new locations where the First Saturday Devotion will be
practiced.
Theological terms & concepts can be confusing. Not infrequently we
have need of explanations of terminology and concepts when discussing or
reading about matters spiritual or theological.
For example, what is the difference between
atonement and reparation?
Or, what is the difference between penance and
sacrifice?
We will attempt to provide some theological basics
germane to the Fatima Message, and will direct you to reliable and
authentically Catholic sources of more comprehensive presentations on
the topics we address on this web site.
Pledge to Our Lady of
Fatima and Her Apostolate
The official pledge of membership is
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I pledge myself to Our Lady and wish,
thereby, to join the World Apostolate of Fátima.
Dear Queen and Mother, who promised
at Fátima 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:
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To offer up every day the
sacrifices demanded by my daily duty
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To pray at least five
decades of the Rosary daily while meditating on the Mysteries
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To wear the Scapular of
Mount Carmel as profession of this promise and as an act of
consecration to You,
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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
The
Daily Offering
O my God in union with the
Immaculate Heart of Mary (here kiss the brown scapular). I offer Thee
the Precious Blood of Jesus from all the altars throughout the world,
joining with it the offering of my every thought, word and action of
this day.
O my Jesus, I desire today to
gain every indulgence and merit I can and I offer them, together with
myself, to Mary Immaculate – that She may best apply them to
the interests of Thy Most Sacred Heart. Precious Blood of Jesus, save
us! Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us! Sacred Heart of Jesus, have
mercy on us!
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