Brief
Francisco Marto
The claims the writer was given for Francisco Marto, in the order they were given.
1
An anonymous inside source at the Vatican, via Louis Emrich's 'diplomatic version' published in European News, said that on 1917-10-13 the Virgin Mary appeared for the last time before Jacinta Marto, Francisco Marto, and Lúcia (Fatima seer), the sixth in a series of apparitions, and after the 'dance of the sun' revealed a secret message to Lúcia warning that men must become better and beg forgiveness for their sins, and that a severe punishment would come to mankind in the second half of the twentieth century, that Satan would reign even in the highest places including the Church, that scientists would invent weapons able to destroy half of humanity within minutes, and that a great war would break out in the second half of the twentieth century bringing fire and smoke from the sky and the deaths of millions.
“'It was on the thirteenth of October 1917... A severe punishment will come to the whole of mankind, not today, not tomorrow, but in the second half of the twentieth century.... The great war will break out in the second half of the twentieth century. Fire and smoke will fall from the sky...'”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 19-23 hearsay third hand
2
Lúcia accompanied her father to the Ourém town hall, but Manuel Pedro Marto (Ti Marto) chose not to bring Jacinta and Francisco.
“Lúcia accompanied her father when he went to the provincial capital, but Ti Marto decided not to take Jacinta and Francisco with him.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch10:11677-11806 observation
3
Artur Santos eventually sent Lúcia and her father home from the Ourém town hall without extracting the secret from her.
“In exasperation he finally sent them all home, where Jacinta and Francisco were glad to see that Lúcia was still all right, for they had been afraid she might have been imprisoned, or even executed.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch10:12169-12358 observation
4
On 1917-08-13, Artur Santos confronted Jacinta and Francisco Marto at their home and again tried unsuccessfully to get them to reveal the Fatima secret, then tried to make them promise never to return to the Cova da Iria.
“Once more he tried to get the children to tell him the secret, and when that failed, he tried to make them promise never to go to the Cova again.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch10:13185-13324 observation
5
Artur Santos offered to take the children by carriage to the Cova da Iria, claiming he wanted to see the vision to believe it, but the children distrusted his sudden change of manner and said they would rather walk.
““All right, show me that vision of yours, I have to see it to believe it. I'm just like Saint Thomas. ... The children didn't trust this sudden change of heart, and said they would rather go on foot.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch10:13425-13651 testimony first hand
6
Jacinta and Francisco Marto reassured Lúcia that the vision could not have been the devil, since the devil is ugly and lives underground while the Lady was beautiful and rose toward heaven.
““That was certainly not the devil!” they said. “The devil is ugly and lives under the earth. The Lady was wonderfully beautiful and went up toward heaven.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch10:1480-1626 testimony
7
On 1917-08-13, Artur Santos diverted the carriage carrying Lúcia, Jacinta, and Francisco away from the Cova da Iria and abducted them toward Ourém instead.
“Santos had abducted the children.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch10:15406-15430 observation
8
After a journey of about an hour and a half, Artur Santos brought the three children to his house in Ourém, locked them in a room, and told them he would only release them once they told him the secret.
“After a journey that lasted an hour and a half, the triumphant politician reached his house, led the three children into a little room and told them to wait, then locked the door. He said he would only open the door after they had told him their secret.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch10:15626-15872 observation
9
Artur Santos tried to bribe the children and threatened to throw them into kettles of boiling oil to force them to reveal their secret, and they were held for two hours in a cell at the local prison in fear for their lives.
“Meanwhile Santos tried to bribe the children to reveal their secret to him. He then threatened to throw them into kettles filled with boiling oil. For two hours they sat in a cell at the local prison, fearing for their lives.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch10:18436-18655 observation
10
Artur Santos falsely told Francisco Marto that Jacinta had already been thrown into the oil, to pressure him into revealing the secret, but Francisco told Santos he could not reveal it.
““She's already fried!” said Santos. “Now you'll be next, so out with the secret!” “I can't, sir, I can't tell you!””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch10:19150-19260 testimony first hand
11
On 1917-08-15, having failed to extract the secret from the children, Artur Santos returned them by carriage to Father Ferreira at the rectory in Fatima.
“On August 15 he loaded them back into his carriage and brought them to Father Ferreira at the rectory at Fatima.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch10:19564-19669 observation
12
A few days after the abduction, the Lady appeared to the children again above an oak tree near the field of Valinhos, near Aljustrel, marking the Fourth apparition of Our Lady of Fatima.
“A few days later the Madonna appeared to the children, again above an oak tree, but this time near the field of Valinhos near Aljustral.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch10:19678-19804 observation
13
On the evening of 1917-07-12, Lúcia told Jacinta and Francisco Marto she would not go with them to the Cova da Iria.
“On the evening of July 12 Lúcia went to Jacinta and Francisco and said that she wouldn't go with them to the Cova.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch10:2041-2150 observation
14
Jacinta and Francisco Marto told Lúcia they would go to the Cova da Iria without her because the Lady had ordered them to come.
““We'll go. The Lady has ordered us to come.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch10:2185-2222 testimony
15
On the morning of 1917-07-13, Lúcia found Jacinta and Francisco Marto kneeling before their beds praying and weeping, and agreed to accompany them to the Cova da Iria.
“She ran to Jacinta's house and found the two children kneeling before their beds, praying and weeping. ... Lúcia answered, “Yes, I'll go with you.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch10:2321-2433 observation
16
Olimpia Marto and Maria Rosa dos Santos discovered their children were not at home and went with Manuel Pedro Marto to the Cova da Iria on 1917-07-13, where they found the three children surrounded by hundreds of people.
“Soon afterward, both Olimpia and Maria Rosa discovered their children were not at home. They knew where to find them, and so together with Ti Marto they went to the Cova da Íria. When they got there, they found the three children surrounded by hundreds of people.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch10:2657-2913 observation
17
The Lady told Lúcia not to tell anyone about the Third Secret of Fatima except Francisco Marto.
“Lúcia respected the wish of the Madonna, who said, “Do not tell anybody about it. You may tell Francisco, though.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch10:7145-7251 testimony
18
After being told the Third Secret of Fatima, the children experienced minutes of uneasy silence, feeling overwhelmed by what they had been shown and told.
“After they were told the mysterious Third Secret, minutes of uneasy silence followed, during which the children felt overwhelmed, after all they had been shown and told.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch10:7261-7425 observation
19
On 1917-06-13, the day of the Second apparition of Our Lady of Fatima, Lúcia's mother took her to Father Ferreira at the rectory in Fatima for another personal talk, and Jacinta and Francisco Marto went along.
“The day after the previous appearance, on June 13, Lúcia's mother again took her daughter to the priest Father Ferreira at the rectory in Fatima, because he wanted to have another personal talk with Lúcia. Jacinta and Francisco went along.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch10:752-985 observation
20
A photograph taken immediately after the Third apparition of Our Lady of Fatima shows anxiety on the faces of Lúcia, Jacinta, and Francisco.
“A photograph taken immediately after the vision shows the anxiety on the faces of the children, who had just seen a symbolic vision of hell.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch10:8626-8761 observation
21
The vision of the Third Secret ended the childhood innocence of Lúcia, Jacinta, and Francisco, replacing their play and laughter with serious reflection and sadness.
“This vision put an end to the childhood innocence of Lúcia, Jacinta, and Francisco. Gone forever were their days of carefree play and laughter.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch10:9074-9208 observation first hand
22
After the apparitions, Lúcia, Jacinta, and Francisco made personal sacrifices, such as giving away their food to the needy or going without water despite summer heat.
“They tried making sacrifices in their lives, sometimes giving away their food to the needy and going hungry all day, or not drinking water, in spite of the heat of summer.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch10:9461-9625 observation
23
Increasing numbers of pilgrims came to Fatima to see, touch, and question the three children after the apparitions, overrunning the farmers' fields, trampling grain, and destroying the harvest.
“More and more curious people came to the village to see them, touch them, and ask them questions. The farmers' fields were overrun by the people and their donkeys, the grain trampled down, and the harvest destroyed.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch10:9686-9891 observation
24
Father Ferreira listened to the children's account of the Fatima apparitions in disbelief and was annoyed that there were details they would not or could not explain.
“The priest listened to the story of the children in disbelief, and was annoyed that there were details that they either would not or could not tell him.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch10:992-1140 observation
25
Francisco Marto told Manuel Formigao that the Lady never wept or smiled but was always very serious.
““Neither, but she is always very serious.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch11:10075-10107 testimony first hand
26
Francisco Marto described the Lady's dress to Manuel Formigao as white with threads of gold, with a cloak covering her head down to the hem of the dress.
““She wears a long dress and a cloak over it, which covers her head and reaches to the hem of her dress.” ... “White. But the dress has threads of gold in it.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch11:10142-10335 testimony first hand
27
Francisco Marto told Manuel Formigao that the Lady stands like someone praying, with her hands folded above her waist.
““Like someone who is praying. She holds her hands folded above her waist.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch11:10374-10440 testimony first hand
28
Francisco Marto told Manuel Formigao that the Lady carries a rosary wound around the palm and back of her right hand.
““She carries a rosary wound around the palm and the back of her right hand.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch11:10489-10558 testimony first hand
29
Francisco Marto told Manuel Formigao that he could not see the Lady's ears because they were covered by the cloak.
““I can’t see her ears—they are covered by the cloak.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch11:10602-10647 testimony first hand
30
Francisco Marto considered the Lady more beautiful than anyone he had ever seen.
““She is more beautiful than anyone I have ever seen.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch11:10868-10914 opinion first hand
31
Lúcia told Manuel Formigao that she was afraid the first time she saw the Lady and wanted to run away with Jacinta Marto and Francisco Marto, but the Lady told them not to be afraid.
““I was so afraid that I just wanted to run away with Jacinta and Francisco. But she told us not to be afraid, that she would not harm us.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch11:12773-12906 testimony first hand
32
Lúcia confirmed to Manuel Formigao that the Lady had told a secret to the three children which they were not allowed to tell anybody, and that it applied to all three of them.
““Is it true that the Lady has told a secret to the three of you, which you are not allowed to tell anybody?” “Yes.” ... “No, it’s for all three of us.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch11:13737-13931 testimony first hand
33
Fear spread among the families of Lúcia, Jacinta Marto, and Francisco Marto in Portugal, Aljustrel ahead of 1917-10-13, amid concern that disappointed crowds might turn violent if the promised miracle failed to occur.
“The cynicism of the outside world did not fail to have its effect, and not even Aljustrel was immune to it. Some people there agreed with the article in the newspaper, awakening fear in the hearts of the families of Lúcia, Jacinta, and Francisco. What would happen if the promised miracle failed to occur? Was there danger that disappointed crowds might become angry and injure the children?”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch11:14497-14879 observation
34
The Fatima children refused to drink water, despite the intense heat of August 1917, as a form of sacrifice requested by the Lady.
“They often refused drinking water, despite the intense heat of August, stopped eating the fruit that well-meaning pilgrims brought them, and they tied strings around various parts of their bodies so tightly that they hurt.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch11:2162-2379 observation
35
The Fatima children stopped eating the fruit that pilgrims brought them, as a form of sacrifice.
“stopped eating the fruit that well-meaning pilgrims brought them”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch11:2233-2293 observation
36
The Fatima children tied strings around various parts of their bodies so tightly that they caused pain, as a form of sacrifice.
“they tied strings around various parts of their bodies so tightly that they hurt.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch11:2303-2379 observation
37
Manuel Formigao was a priest and a professor at the Lyceum of Lisbon who won the confidence of the Fatima children.
“This was the priest Dr. Manuel Formigao, a professor at the Lyceum in Lisbon.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch11:8720-8790 administrative
38
On 1917-09-27, Manuel Formigao conducted separate interviews with Lúcia, Jacinta Marto, and Francisco Marto and kept records of what was said.
“On September 27 he had long, separate interviews with each of them, and thanks to his records, we have an accurate report of what happened, free of distortion.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch11:9177-9325 administrative
39
Francisco Marto told Manuel Formigao that he saw Our Dear Lady at the oak tree in Portugal, Fatima, Cova da Iria.
““What did you see at the Cova during the last few months?” Father Formigao asked. “I saw Our Dear Lady.” ... “Where does she appear?” “On an oak tree.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch11:9382-9525 testimony first hand
40
Francisco Marto told Manuel Formigao that the Lady comes from the direction where the sun rises and stops near the oak tree, arriving quickly.
““I see her coming from the direction where the sun rises. And then she stops near the oak.” ... “She always comes quickly.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch11:9608-9748 testimony first hand
41
Francisco Marto told Manuel Formigao that he had never spoken to the Lady, since she only speaks to Lúcia.
““No, I have never asked her anything and she only speaks to Lúcia.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch11:9867-9928 testimony first hand
42
Francisco Marto told Manuel Formigao that the Lady looks at all three children but looks longer at Lúcia.
““She looks at all of us but longer at Lúcia.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch11:9996-10035 testimony first hand
43
During the 1917-10-13 phenomenon, Lúcia, Jacinta Marto, and Francisco Marto reported seeing the Holy Family near the rotating sun: the Virgin in a white robe and sky-blue cloak, Joseph with the child Jesus, and later Jesus alone dressed in red, each blessing the world.
“Near the rotating disk of the sun they saw the holy family. To the right was the Virgin in a white robe and a sky-blue cloak, to the left of her Joseph with the child Jesus. They blessed the world with the sign of the cross. After that Jesus appeared by himself, dressed completely in red, and blessed the people.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch12:17487-17793 testimony second hand
44
On 1934-09-12, the remains of Jacinta Marto and Francisco Marto were reburied in a grave chosen especially for them at the cemetery of Fatima.
“On September 12, 1934, the remains of Jacinta and Francisco were reburied in a grave chosen especially for them at the cemetery of Fatima.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:11232-11363 observation
45
After the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima was built at the site of the vision, the bodies of Jacinta Marto and Francisco Marto were transferred there in 1951 and buried inside the church, close to the altar.
“After the beautiful basilica was built at the site of the vision, the bodies were transferred there in 1951 and buried inside the church, close to the altar.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:11511-11662 observation
46
When Lúcia (Fatima seer) first saw the Statue of Our Lady of Fatima, she bent over it with tears running down her cheeks, reminded of her two deceased companions Jacinta Marto and Francisco Marto, exactly as foretold by the Lady.
“When Lúcia first saw the statue, she bent over it with tears running down her cheeks, as memories rushed through her head. Her heart was troubled, for she was reminded of her two beloved companions, Jacinta and Francisco, who were now dead, exactly as the Lady had foretold.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:3279-3544 observation first hand
47
After the Fatima apparitions, Jacinta Marto and Francisco Marto turned from joyful and carefree children into pensive and withdrawn children, focused only on fulfilling their religious obligations and awaiting their journey to heaven.
“The once joyful and carefree children had turned into pensive and withdrawn creatures, with only one thought in mind: to fulfill their religious obligations and wait for their eventual journey to heaven.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:3792-3988 observation
48
When a lady asked Francisco Marto whether he wanted to become a priest, he answered that he did not want to become anything at all, that he just wanted to die and go to heaven.
““I do not want to become anything at all, I just want to die and go to heaven,” answered Francisco when a lady asked him whether he wanted to become a priest.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:3998-4148 testimony first hand
49
A year after the Fatima apparitions, in either October or December of 1918, Jacinta Marto, Francisco Marto, and their mother fell ill with the Spanish flu, which was raging through Europe at the time.
“A year after the visions, in either October or December of 1918 (the record isn’t clear), Jacinta, Francisco, and their mother fell ill with the Spanish flu, which was raging through Europe in those days.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:4774-4973 observation
50
After falling ill, Jacinta Marto told Lúcia (Fatima seer) that Our Lady had come to visit and said she would soon take Francisco Marto to heaven, that Jacinta would go to a hospital and suffer a great deal, and that Jacinta's mother would take her to the hospital and she would then have to stay there alone since Lúcia would not come with her.
““Our Dear Lady came to visit us and said she would soon take Francisco with her to heaven. She asked me if I wanted to convert more sinners. I said yes. She then said that I would go to a hospital and suffer a great deal there. I asked her whether you would come with me. She said no, and that is what hurts me the most. She said my mother would take me to the hospital, and after that I would have to stay there alone.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:5056-5468 testimony first hand
51
On 1919-04-04, Francisco Marto died after a severe inflammation of the lungs, fulfilling the first part of Jacinta Marto's prophecy.
“On April 4, 1919, the first part of this prophecy was fulfilled. Francisco died after a severe inflammation of the lungs.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:5477-5592 observation
52
Father Fuentes reported that Sister Lúcia told him the Most Holy Virgin had told her, Francisco Marto, and Jacinta Marto that many nations would vanish from the face of the earth, and that Russia would be the instrument of punishment if the world did not convert that nation.
““Tell them, Father, that the Most Holy Virgin told my cousins, Francisco and Jacinta, and me, that many nations will vanish from the face of the earth. She said that Russia would be the instrument of punishment, if we do not convert that poor nation before it happens.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch16:7902-8161 testimony first hand
53
Cardinal Alfredo Ottaviani referred to Jacinta Marto and Francisco Marto as Lúcia (Fatima seer)'s 'brother and sister' in his 1967 declaration.
“Later on in his declaration Cardinal Ottaviani referred to Jacinto and Francisco as Lúcia's "brother and sister."”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch17:11547-11652 observation first hand
54
Michael Hesemann considers that if Cardinal Ottaviani had actually read the Third Secret of Fatima, he would have known that Jacinta Marto, Francisco Marto, and Lúcia (Fatima seer) were cousins and not siblings, contradicting Ottaviani's description of them as brother and sister.
“But if he had read it, he would know that the three children were cousins and not siblings.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch17:11835-11917 opinion first hand
55
In 2000, John Paul II beatified Jacinta and Francisco Marto.
“In 2000 he beatified Jacinta and Francisco.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch18:15798-15831 observation
56
Two years after the events of 1991, John Paul II told Italian journalist Vittorio Messori that the three Portuguese children of Fatima, shortly before the outbreak of the Russian Revolution (1917), heard that 'Russia will return' and 'in the end my Heart will triumph', and that it was impossible they could have invented such statements since they were ignorant of history, geography, and social and ideological movements, yet what they announced is exactly what happened.
““And what about the three Portuguese children of Fatima, who unexpectedly and shortly before the outbreak of the October revolution heard, ‘Russia will return’ and ‘in the end my Heart will triumph’? It is impossible that they could have invented such statements. They were ignorant of history and geography, knew even less about social movements and ideological developments. And yet, what they announced is exactly what has happened.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch19:24218-24643 opinion second hand
57
John Paul II's 2000-05-13 visit to Portugal, Fatima was officially for the beatification of Francisco Marto and Jacinta Marto, who died in 1919 and 1920 respectively.
“The pope was coming to Fatima for the third time; this time the official reason for his journey was the beatification of two of the three little shepherds, Francisco and Jacinta, who died in 1919 and 1920.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:2134-2334 administrative
58
A miracle attributed to Francisco Marto and Jacinta Marto, documented by the Vatican Congregation for the Cause of the Saints, put them on the road to sainthood.
“The documentation of a miracle at Fatima by the Vatican Congregation for the Cause of the Saints had finally put Francisco and Jacinta on the road to sainthood.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:2341-2491 administrative
59
Maria Emilia Santos, a sixty-nine-year-old Portuguese woman who had lain in bed paralysed for twenty-two years, found she could walk again after praying to Francisco Marto and Jacinta Marto.
“That happened when a sixty-nine-year-old Portuguese woman, Maria Emilia Santos, who had lain in bed paralyzed for twenty-two years, found she could walk again after she prayed to the two children.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:2502-2689 testimony
60
It was originally decided to publish the Third Secret of Fatima after the death of Sister Lúcia, but while considering his upcoming trip to Portugal for the beatification of Jacinta and Francisco Marto, Pope John Paul II felt the time to release it had finally come.
“It was originally decided to publish the Third Secret after the death of Sister Lúcia. But while considering his upcoming trip to Portugal for the beatification of Jacinta and Francisco, the pope felt that the time to release it had finally come.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:29539-29780 observation
61
The rise of Communism could not have been foreseen by the three illiterate Portuguese peasant children who were the Fatima seers, and its sudden fall came as a surprise to everyone.
“The rise of Communism could not have been foreseen by three illiterate Portuguese peasant children, and its sudden fall came as a surprise to all of us.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:32754-32903 opinion
62
On 2000-05-13, the beatification ceremony of Francisco Marto and Jacinta Marto took place, with their pictures displayed on both sides of the tower of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima.
“Next came the ceremony of the beatification of Francisco and Jacinta, whose pictures were displayed on both sides of the tower of the basilica.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:9634-9768 administrative
63
On 1917-07-13, the Fatima children experienced a vision of hell and the revelation of the three secrets.
“The children on July 13, 1917, after their “vision of hell” and the revelation of the three secrets.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch25:115-207 observation
64
In 1917, the three child seers of the Fatima apparitions were Lúcia, Francisco Marto, and Jacinta Marto.
“The three little seers in the year 1917: Lúcia, Francisco, and Jacinta.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch25:42-105 observation
65
During the apparitions at Portugal, Fatima, the Virgin Mary told Lúcia (Fatima seer), Jacinta Marto, and Francisco Marto to say the rosary often.
“she told them to say the rosary often”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch7:4367-4399 testimony
66
During the second apparition of the Angel of Peace, Lúcia and Jacinta Marto heard the angel's words, but Francisco Marto did not hear them and only saw the angel.
“Lúcia and Jacinta heard these words, but not Francisco, who only saw the angel.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch8:12173-12246 observation
67
Late in August 1916, the angel appeared to Lúcia, Francisco Marto, and Jacinta Marto for a third time, on the mountain slope between Preguiça and Lapa de Cabeço overlooking Aljustrel.
“Late in August the angel showed himself for the third time. This time the children were on the mountain slope between Preguiera and Lapa de Cabeco, overlooking Aljustrel.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch8:12882-13042 observation
68
Lúcia (Fatima seer) wrote that during the third apparition of the Angel of Peace, the angel gave her the host and gave Jacinta Marto and Francisco Marto the contents of the chalice to drink, then knelt again and prayed before disappearing.
“"Then he stood up and took hold of the chalice and the host once more. He gave me the host and gave Jacinta and Francisco the contents of the chalice to drink. Then he knelt down again and prayed before he disappeared."”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch8:13450-13655 testimony first hand
69
Francisco Marto was born on 1908-06-11, the sixth child of Manuel Pedro Marto and his wife Olimpia Marto.
“Her cousin Francisco was born on June 11, 1908. The sixth child of Manuel Pedro Marto and his wife Olimpia, he was a sturdy boy with a round, plump face that always had a smile on it.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch8:2434-2614 administrative
70
Jacinta Marto was born on 1910-03-11, twenty-one months after her brother Francisco Marto.
“Francisco's sister Jacinta was born exactly twenty-one months after him, on March 11, 1910.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch8:2871-2957 administrative
71
In the spring of 1916, Lúcia, Francisco Marto, and Jacinta Marto were watching their herds on the eastern slope of the Loca do Cabeço mountain when a first apparition of an angel of peace occurred.
“Several months later, in the spring of 1916, Lúcia, Francisco, and Jacinta were watching their herds on the eastern slope of the Loca do Cabeso mountain.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch8:9470-9614 observation
72
Francisco Marto confirmed Jacinta Marto's account of the first apparition to their family.
“Francisco confirmed her story.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch9:10523-10547 testimony first hand
73
On 1917-05-13, Lúcia, Jacinta Marto, and Francisco Marto attended mass at the local church in Aljustrel before taking the sheep out to graze.
“On Sunday, May 13, 1917, the three children attended mass at the local church, as they always did. Afterward they went out with the sheep.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch9:116-248 observation
74
On 1917-06-13, Lúcia, Jacinta Marto, and Francisco Marto arrived at Cova da Iria about eleven o'clock, but their parents refused to accompany them for fear of being embarrassed if the vision turned out to be a fraud.
“Following the instructions of the “White Lady,” Lúcia, Jacinta, and Francisco arrived about eleven o’clock. Their parents had refused to come with them, because they were afraid of being embarrassed if the whole thing turned out to be a fraud.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch9:12566-12803 observation
75
Lúcia, Jacinta Marto, and Francisco Marto decided to give up celebrating the Feast of Saint Anthony as a sacrifice for the sake of the Mother of God, in order to attend the second apparition at Cova da Iria.
“But along with Jacinta and Francisco, Lúcia had decided to give up celebrating the Feast of Saint Anthony as a sacrifice for the sake of the Mother of God.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch9:13336-13487 observation
76
According to a witness, Lúcia told the crowd 'The lightning has flashed already, the Lady is coming' and then ran quickly to the little oak tree, followed by Jacinta Marto and Francisco Marto.
“The other two children said there was still time to pray the rosary once more, but Lúcia replied, ‘The lightning has flashed already, the Lady is coming.’ She ran quickly to the little oak tree, followed by the other two.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch9:13975-14192 testimony second hand
77
Lúcia recalled that during the second apparition the Lady said she would take Jacinta Marto and Francisco Marto to heaven soon, but that Lúcia had to stay longer because Jesus wanted to use her to help people understand and love the Lady.
““ ‘Yes, I shall take Jacinta and Francisco with me to heaven soon, but you have to stay here for a while longer. Jesus wants to make use of you to help people understand and love me.’ ””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch9:15751-15927 testimony first hand
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Lúcia recalled that when the Lady opened her hands for the second time, she saw Jacinta Marto and Francisco Marto in a beam of light going up to heaven, and herself in a beam of light pouring down onto earth.
“Lúcia recalled, “When she spoke these last words, she opened her hands and for the second time we saw the wonderful light come out of them. I saw Jacinta and Francisco in a beam of light, going up to heaven, and myself in a beam of light that was pouring down on earth.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch9:16203-16466 testimony first hand
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On 1917-05-13, while grazing sheep at Cova da Iria, Lúcia, Jacinta Marto, and Francisco Marto witnessed a dazzling flash of light which they initially assumed was lightning.
“Suddenly, they were interrupted by a dazzling flash of light. They assumed it was lightning and were worried that a storm was coming, for then they would have to head for home right away.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch9:3327-3509 observation
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During the first apparition of Our Lady of Fatima, the Lady told Lúcia, Jacinta Marto, and Francisco Marto that they would all go to heaven, but that Francisco Marto must pray many rosaries before that.
““Will I also go to heaven?” “Certainly.” “And Jacinta?” “Yes, she will too.” “And Francisco?” “Yes, he will also. But he must pray a lot of rosaries before that.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch9:5518-5678 testimony
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During the first apparition of Our Lady of Fatima, the Lady asked Lúcia if she was prepared to offer herself to God and accept all sufferings He would send to help make up for the sins of the world, and Lúcia answered on behalf of all three children that they were ready.
“Then the radiant Lady asked her, “Are you prepared to offer yourself to God, and to accept all the sufferings He will send you to help make up for the sins of the world?” ... “Yes, we are ready!” answered Lúcia, speaking for the other two children as well.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch9:6003-6251 testimony
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During the first apparition of Our Lady of Fatima, the Lady told the children they would have to suffer a great deal, but that the grace of God would give them the strength to bear it, and then opened her hands so that a bright light shot toward the three children.
““You will have to suffer a great deal,” the Lady said, “but the grace of God will give you the strength to bear it.” With these words she opened her hands for the first time, and an even brighter light shot out from them and went straight toward the three children.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch9:6259-6514 testimony
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The hamlet of Aljustrel, where Lúcia, Jacinta Marto, and Francisco Marto lived, was part of the village of Fatima.
“The hamlet of Aljustrel, where Lúcia, Jacinta, and Francisco lived, was part of the village of Fatima, which got its name from a legend.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch9:710-839 administrative
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The first apparition of Our Lady of Fatima lasted about ten minutes, during which only Lúcia spoke to the Lady, Jacinta Marto only listened, and Francisco Marto only saw her lips move without hearing anything.
“It turned out that only Lúcia had spoken to the Lady. Jacinta had only listened, and Francisco had only seen her lips move. He couldn’t hear anything that she or Lúcia said. It had all taken about ten minutes.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch9:8000-8201 observation
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After the first apparition, the three children decided not to tell anyone about the vision, with Lúcia recalling the ridicule she had faced when she previously told her family about a vision of an angel.
“The children decided not to tell anyone about this vision. Lúcia remembered the ridicule she’d had to face when she told her family about the vision of the angel.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch9:8316-8472 observation
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Jacinta Marto told her mother she really saw the Lady, and said she would pray the rosary with Francisco Marto daily because the Mother of God told them to.
““But I really saw her, Mother,” she said softly, and added a while later, “Mama, I’ll pray the rosary with Francisco daily. The Mother of God told us to. We have to say the rosary every day, that’s what she wants.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch9:9763-9969 testimony first hand
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Two of the three children who witnessed the apparitions at Fatima died young, as the Lady had predicted, but Lucia dos Santos lived secluded in a convent to an advanced age.
“Two of the three children at Fatima died young, as the Lady had predicted, but Lucia lived secluded in a convent to an advanced age.”
THE INVISIBLE COLLEGE: What a Group of Scientists Has Discovered About UFO Influences on the Human Race 2014-09-27 ch15:21077-21205 testimony
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The Fatima events started with three children, nine-year-old Lucia Santos and her cousins Jacinta Marto and Francisco Marto, who saw an angel in the spring of 1917.
“It started with the three children, nine-year-old Lucia Santos and her cousins, Jacinta and Francisco Marto, who saw an angel in the spring of 1917.”
American Cosmic 2019 ch5:19467-19610 testimony second hand
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The angel appeared to Lucia Santos, Jacinta Marto, and Francisco Marto on three occasions and told them to follow a protocol of fasting and penance.
“This angel appeared to them on three occasions and told them to follow a protocol of fasting and penance.”
American Cosmic 2019 ch5:19616-19713 testimony second hand
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On May 13 and again on June 13, 1917, Lucia Santos, Jacinta Marto, and Francisco Marto saw a beautiful lady.
“On May 13, and again on June 13, the children saw a beautiful lady.”
American Cosmic 2019 ch5:19722-19784 testimony second hand
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The children at Fatima reported seeing the apparition six times in all.
“The children reported seeing the apparition six times in all.”
American Cosmic 2019 ch5:20082-20139 testimony
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While Lucia Santos and her cousins Jacinta Marto and Francisco Marto were playing, a white light passed over them and a humanlike being appeared, this time clearly observable as a shining youth.
“Then one day when she and her cousins were out playing, a white light passed over them and the humanlike being appeared again. This time she was clearly observable as a shining youth.”
American Cosmic 2019 ch5:21775-21952 testimony second hand
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The shining youth instructed the Fatima children to pray and do penance.
“She gave the children instructions. They were to pray and do penance.”
American Cosmic 2019 ch5:21959-22020 testimony second hand
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The experience of the shining youth left the Fatima children physically enervated for hours.
“The experience left the children physically enervated for hours”
American Cosmic 2019 ch5:22029-22087 testimony
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In their testimonies, the Fatima children identified the apparition only as "a lady," not as the Virgin Mary, although the entity had said she was from heaven.
“The records of the children’s testimonies indicate that they identified the lady just as “a lady,” not as the Virgin Mary, although the entity had said that she was from heaven.”
American Cosmic 2019 ch5:22312-22482 testimony second hand
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One of the predictions of the Fatima lady was that Jacinta Marto and Francisco Marto would die before reaching adulthood, which proved true.
“One of the predictions of the lady was that Jacinta and Francisco would die before they reached adulthood, which sadly proved true.”
American Cosmic 2019 ch5:27474-27600 testimony