Brief
Jacinta Marto
The claims the writer was given for Jacinta 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
Jacinta Marto declared that she and her siblings did not care if Artur Santos killed them, since it would only bring them to heaven sooner.
““You can kill us, but we don't care,” cried out Jacinta defiantly. “That way we'll only get to heaven quicker.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch10:15882-15983 testimony first hand
10
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
11
Jacinta Marto told Lúcia not to lie about the apparitions, saying that lying is a sin.
““Don't do it! You know that lying is a sin.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch10:1845-1883 testimony first hand
12
Artur Santos threatened Jacinta Marto with being thrown into boiling oil to force her to reveal the secret, but she remained willing to accept her fate.
““You stubborn farmer's brat! I am giving you one last chance to reveal your secret. The oil is boiling already.” But the brave girl was ready to accept her fate.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch10:18723-18878 testimony first hand
13
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
14
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
15
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
16
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
17
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
18
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
19
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
20
During the Third apparition of Our Lady of Fatima, Jacinta Marto urged Lúcia to speak because the Lady wanted to talk to her.
“Jacinta became impatient and said, “Lúcia, say something! Can't you see that the Lady is here and wants to talk to you?””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch10:4406-4521 testimony first hand
21
For eighty years, the content of the Third Secret of Fatima revealed to Lúcia and Jacinta was not known publicly.
“For eighty years, we did not know what she revealed to Lúcia and Jacinta after that. The Third Secret of Fatima was perhaps the most closely guarded secret of the Church.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch10:6974-7137 observation first hand
22
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
23
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
24
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
25
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
26
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
27
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
28
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
29
Jacinta Marto told Manuel Formigao that she had seen Our Dear Lady on the thirteenth of every month since May 1917.
““Have you seen Our Dear Lady, since May, on the thirteenth of every month?” “Yes.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch11:10953-11030 testimony first hand
30
Jacinta Marto told Manuel Formigao that the Lady comes from heaven, from the other side of the sun.
““Where does she come from?” “She comes from heaven, from the other side of the sun.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch11:11038-11117 testimony first hand
31
Jacinta Marto described the Lady's dress to Manuel Formigao as white decorated with gold, with a white cloak covering her head.
““She wears a white dress decorated with gold and she wears a cloak, also white, which covers her head.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch11:11148-11244 testimony first hand
32
Jacinta Marto told Manuel Formigao that she could not see the Lady's hair because it was covered by the cloak, and did not know if she wore earrings.
““I can’t see her hair, for it is covered by the cloak.” ... “I don’t know because you can’t see her ears.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch11:11287-11410 testimony first hand
33
Jacinta Marto told Manuel Formigao that the Lady's hands are folded above her waist with the fingers pointing upward.
““Her hands are folded above her waist with the fingers pointing upward.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch11:11451-11514 testimony first hand
34
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
35
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
36
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
37
Jacinta Marto told her mother, Maria Rosa dos Santos, that she could say what she wanted, but the children had seen the Lady.
““Say that if you want, but we have seen her.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch11:15301-15340 testimony first hand
38
Jacinta Marto told her father, Manuel Pedro Marto, that the fragrant branch was the one on which Our Dear Lady had stood.
““It is the branch on which Our Dear Lady stood,” Jacinta explained to him.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch11:2008-2077 testimony first hand
39
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
40
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
41
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
42
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
43
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
44
Maria dos Anjos Santos recalled that Jacinta Marto told their mother, Maria Rosa dos Santos, that the children had seen Our Dear Lady again at Portugal, Valinhos.
“Lúcia’s sister Maria dos Anjos recalled, “Jacinta rushed over to my mother and said, ‘Aunty! We saw Our Dear Lady again at Valinhos.’”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch11:947-1070 testimony first hand
45
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
46
Lúcia and Jacinta Marto told the crowd after the 1917-10-13 apparition that the war would end that day and the soldiers would return shortly, though the war did not in fact end until roughly a year later.
“'The war will come to an end today, and you can expect the soldiers to return shortly,' answered Lúcia and Jacinta... The war did not come to an end that day, but went on for another year.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch12:18170-18400 testimony second hand
47
Jacinta Marto told her father that people who might kill them and the children would go to heaven while those who harmed them would go to hell.
“Jacinta said to me, 'If the people kill us, we will go to heaven. But the poor people who do that to us, they will go to hell.'”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch12:3422-3543 testimony second hand
48
On 1917-10-13, Lúcia dos Santos wore a blue dress and Jacinta Marto wore a white dress with white lace bows for the procession to the oak tree at the Cova da Iria.
“Lúcia's dress was blue and Jacinta's white. She placed white lace bows on their heads so they looked like little angels as they walked in the procession to the oak tree.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch12:3650-3814 testimony first hand
49
A man carried Jacinta Marto to the arch with the lanterns at the Cova da Iria on 1917-10-13, calling out to clear a path for the children who saw Our Lady.
“A man picked up my Jacinta and carried her to the arch with the lanterns, clearing a path for them by crying out, 'Make way for the children who see Our Dear Lady!'”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch12:4220-4378 testimony first hand
50
Michael Hesemann considers Pope Paul VI's 1972 statement about the smoke of Satan to confirm Jacinta Marto's prediction about 1972.
“Still, this statement by the pope confirmed the prediction of Jacinta.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:10048-10110 opinion first hand
51
Mother Superior Godinho recalled Jacinta Marto saying that the triumph of Our Lord had not yet come, but first there would be many tears because His will was not being respected in the world.
““She said that ‘the triumph of Our Lord hasn’t come yet, but first there will be many tears, because His will is not being respected in the world.’”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:10175-10314 testimony second hand
52
Jacinta Marto told Mother Superior Godinho there was a secret in heaven and another one on earth, the second one being frightening, that it already seemed like the end of the world, and during this time everything would be separated from heaven, which would become as white as snow.
“‘There is a secret in heaven and another one on the earth, and the second one is frightening. It already seems like the end of the world, and during this time everything will be separated from heaven, which will become as white as snow.’ ””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:10432-10662 testimony second hand
53
On February 10, 1920, Dr Castro Freire operated on Jacinta Marto.
“On February 10 Dr. Castro Freire operated on Jacinta.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:10672-10717 observation
54
Shortly after her operation, Jacinta Marto had her last vision and told the Mother Superior that she felt better and that Our Lady said she would soon relieve her of her pain and take her to heaven.
“When the Mother Superior visited her at the hospital, Jacinta told her, “I feel better now. Our Dear Lady said she would soon relieve me of my pain and take me to heaven.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:10770-10933 testimony first hand
55
On 1920-02-20, Jacinta Marto died.
“On February 20, 1920, Jacinta died.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:10942-10972 observation
56
After Jacinta Marto's death, Mother Superior Godinho took her body to Vila Nova de Ourém, where she was dressed in a white communion dress with a blue sash, placed in a coffin, and laid to rest in the burial vault of a noble family who regarded her as their little guardian angel.
“Her body was taken by Mother Godinho to Vila Nova de Ourém. There she was dressed in a white communion dress with a blue sash, put into a coffin, and laid to rest in the burial vault of a noble family, which regarded her as their little guardian angel.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:10978-11224 observation
57
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
58
When Jacinta Marto's coffin was opened during the 1934 reburial, her body, although wasted by illness, showed no signs of decay or decomposition.
“When they opened Jacinta’s coffin, they found that her body, although wasted by so much illness, showed no signs of decay or decomposition.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:11371-11496 observation
59
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
60
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
61
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
62
During the period after the Fatima apparitions, Jacinta Marto had three more visions of the Virgin Mary, which she told only to Lúcia (Fatima seer) and her closest relatives.
“During this period Jacinta had three more visions of the Blessed Virgin, which she told only to Lúcia and her closest relatives.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:4157-4275 testimony
63
Jacinta Marto told her mother that she was thinking of the Saviour and the Mother of God, of sinners, and about a coming war in which many people would die, many houses would be destroyed, and many priests would be killed, and that the war would not happen if people stopped insulting and hurting God.
““I am thinking of the Savior and the Mother of God, of sinners and about the war to come. How many people will die in it! So many houses will be destroyed, so many priests will be killed. Oh, how terrible it all is! If only they would stop insulting and hurting God, this war would not happen.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:4331-4616 testimony first hand
64
Since World War I had just ended when Jacinta Marto spoke of a coming war, her mother could not have known what she was talking about, but the Second World War was on the horizon.
“Since World War I had just come to an end, her mother couldn’t have known what she was talking about. But the Second World War was on the horizon.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:4626-4764 opinion first hand
65
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
66
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
67
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
68
After Francisco Marto's death, Jacinta Marto's health took a turn for the worse, and a two-month treatment at the local hospital did not help.
“Shortly after that Jacinta’s health took a turn for the worse. A two-month-long treatment at the local hospital didn’t help”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:5599-5718 observation
69
Jacinta Marto's physician Dr Formigao was shocked by her condition, describing her as resembling a skeleton with frightfully thin arms, never free of fever since leaving hospital, with tuberculosis eating up her weak body.
““She resembles a skeleton, her arms are frightfully thin,” he said. “Since leaving the hospital she has never been free of fever. It is heartbreaking to see her. Tuberculosis is now eating up her weak body.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:5819-6019 testimony first hand
70
In the autumn of 1919, Jacinta Marto told Lúcia (Fatima seer) that the Madonna had told her she would be taken to a hospital in Lisbon, that she would not see Lúcia or her parents again, that she would die alone after much suffering, but that she should not be afraid because the Madonna would come herself to take her to heaven.
““The Madonna has told me that I will be taken to a hospital in Lisbon, and that after that I won’t see you or my parents anymore. After much suffering I will die alone. But I shouldn’t be afraid, because she will come herself to take me to heaven.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:6086-6325 testimony first hand
71
In January 1920, a well-known Lisbon doctor visited Fatima as a pilgrim, saw Jacinta Marto's miserable condition, and insisted she be taken at once to a hospital in Lisbon.
“In January 1920 a well-known Lisbon doctor came as a pilgrim to Fatima and saw Jacinta in her miserable condition. He insisted that she be taken at once to a hospital in Lisbon.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:6375-6545 observation
72
Jacinta Marto's parting words to Lúcia (Fatima seer) before leaving for Lisbon were not to tell the Third Secret to anyone, even if threatened.
““Don’t tell the Third Secret to anyone, even if they threaten you” were her parting words to Lúcia.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:6625-6719 testimony first hand
73
In Lisbon, Jacinta Marto was first brought to the Orphanage of Our Dear Lady of Miracles, where Mother Superior Godinho became her surrogate mother and confidante.
“In Lisbon she was brought at first to the orphanage of Our Dear Lady of Miracles. The mother superior, Mother Godinho, soon became her surrogate mother and confidante.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:6725-6881 observation
74
On 1920-02-02, Jacinta Marto was taken to the D. Estefania Hospital in Lisbon to be treated by Dr Castro Freire, the most prominent paediatrician in Lisbon.
“On February 2, 1920, Jacinta was taken to the D. Estefania hospital to be treated by the most prominent pediatrician in Lisbon, Dr. Castro Freire.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:6893-7032 observation
75
Mother Superior Godinho wrote that it was soon clear a little angel had come into her house, describing her short time with Jacinta Marto.
““It was soon clear to me that a little angel had come into our house,” wrote the mother superior, describing the short time she had with Jacinta.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:7042-7178 testimony first hand
76
During her stay at the orphanage, Jacinta Marto told Mother Superior Godinho to leave her alone for a bit because she was waiting for Our Lady, after which her face took on a radiant expression, and sometimes a ball of light was seen nearby, like the one at Fatima.
“I remember her telling me, ‘Please, dear Mother, leave me alone for a bit, I am waiting for Our Dear Lady.’ Just after that her face took on a radiant expression. Sometimes a ball of light was seen nearby, like the one at Fatima.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:7264-7486 testimony first hand
77
Jacinta Marto said that if men did not change their ways, Our Lady would send the world a worse punishment than it had ever seen, and it would first happen to Spain.
““If men do not change their ways,” Jacinta said once, “Our Lady will send the world a worse punishment than it has ever seen. It will first happen to Spain.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:7571-7720 testimony first hand
78
Michael Hesemann considers Jacinta Marto's prediction of a punishment beginning in Spain to have predicted the Spanish Civil War, which started in 1936 and preceded the Second World War.
“With that Jacinta predicted the Spanish Civil War, which started in 1936 and preceded the Second World War.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:7728-7831 opinion first hand
79
Jacinta Marto once mentioned terrible events that would happen around 1940, which Michael Hesemann interprets as referring to the Second World War.
“Once Jacinta mentioned “the terrible events that will happen around 1940,” referring to the Second World War.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:7836-7941 opinion first hand
80
Jacinta Marto said that Our Lady wanted her two sisters to enter a cloister, but since their mother would not allow this, Our Lady would take them both to heaven soon.
““Our Dear Lady wants my two sisters to enter a cloister. But since my mother will not allow this, she will take them both to heaven soon.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:7971-8102 testimony first hand
81
Soon after Jacinta Marto's death, her two sisters Florinda and Teresa Marto also died, at the ages of seventeen and sixteen.
“Soon after Jacinta’s death her two sisters Florinda and Teresa also died, at the ages of seventeen and sixteen.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:8143-8246 observation
82
Because Lúcia (Fatima seer) wrote down the messages of the Madonna and the secrets revealed to the children in 1917 much later, Jacinta Marto's statements are the earliest evidence that the prophecies of the Lady were genuine.
“The messages of the Madonna and the secrets revealed to the children in 1917 were written down by Lúcia much later, so Jacinta’s statements are the earliest evidence that the prophecies of the Lady were genuine.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:8452-8655 opinion first hand
83
Jacinta Marto predicted that Our Lord was angry at the sins and crimes in Portugal, that a terrible danger was coming especially to Lisbon, that a civil war would break out with killings, fires and destruction, and that everyone who could should run away, but this could be avoided if people changed their ways.
““Our Lord is angry at the sins and crimes in Portugal. For this reason there’s a terrible danger coming, especially to the city of Lisbon. It seems that a civil war will break out, with killings, fires, and destruction of all kinds. Everyone who can should run away.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:8727-8987 testimony first hand
84
Jacinta Marto's prophecy of civil war in Portugal did not come true; civil war broke out in Spain instead.
“But civil war broke out in Spain, not in Portugal.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:8994-9035 opinion first hand
85
In her 1954 letter to Pope Pius XII, Mother Superior Godinho revealed a warning Jacinta Marto had given her to prepare for the year 1972, when sins would cause much pain to the pope.
“In that letter she revealed details about her conversations with Jacinta, which included the following warning: “Prepare yourself for the year 1972, when sins will cause much pain to the pope.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:9487-9674 testimony second hand
86
In 1935, a photograph of the undecayed body of Jacinta Marto was sent to Lúcia.
“When a photograph of the undecayed body of Jacinta was sent to her years later, in 1935, she described her memories of her cousin in a letter to Bishop da Silva”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch14:2406-2561 administrative
87
Lúcia's 1935 letter to Bishop da Silva describing her memories of her cousin Jacinta Marto was so full of colourful detail that the bishop asked her to write down everything she remembered about Jacinta.
“she described her memories of her cousin in a letter to Bishop da Silva that was so full of colorful details that the bishop asked her to write down everything she remembered about Jacinta.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch14:2495-2676 observation
88
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
89
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
90
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
91
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
92
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
93
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
94
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
95
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
96
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
97
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
98
About a hundred children, some from the same hospital where Jacinta Marto had died eighty years earlier, greeted John Paul II at Lisbon Airport, waving flags in the Vatican colours of white and yellow.
“About a hundred children, some from the same hospital where Jacinta had died eighty years ago, greeted him, waving flags in the Vatican colors of white and yellow.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:6298-6454 observation
99
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
100
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
101
On 1917-10-13, the Fatima children were brought to the apparition site at Cova da Iria, with Jacinta Marto carried in the arms of a man.
“October 13, 1917: The children are brought to the apparition site, Jacinta in the arms of a man.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch25:226-318 observation
102
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
103
Jacinta Marto's body was found undecayed when exhumed on 1935-09-12.
“The undecayed body of Jacinta, exhumed on September 12, 1935.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch25:834-890 observation
104
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
105
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
106
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
107
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
108
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
109
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
110
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
111
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
112
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
113
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
114
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
115
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
116
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
117
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
118
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
119
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
120
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
121
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
122
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
123
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
124
Jacinta Marto could not keep her promise of secrecy and told her mother, Olimpia Marto, that she had seen Our Dear Lady at the Cova soon after arriving home.
“But Jacinta had barely gotten home before she forgot her promise. She always told her mother everything and never kept secrets. She tried to keep silent but finally couldn’t control herself anymore. She ran to her mother, grabbed her around her knees, and cried out excitedly, “Mama, I saw Our Dear Lady in the Cova today!””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch9:9178-9494 observation
125
Olimpia Marto laughed at Jacinta Marto's account of seeing the Mother of God and mockingly told her she was now a saint.
“Senhora Marto laughed at her daughter. “Oh, yes, you certainly did,” she said, “and you are a saint now, for you can see the Mother of God!””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch9:9503-9638 testimony first hand
126
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
127
During the family evening meal, Jacinta Marto described the first apparition in detail to her family, including the lightning, the bright light, the Lady dressed in white, and the golden necklace with a radiant pendant.
“Later on, during the evening meal, Senhora Marto asked her daughter to tell about how and where she had seen the Madonna. The story came bubbling out of the girl. She told her whole family about the lightning, about the glorious light that was so bright it almost hurt their eyes, the beautiful Lady dressed all in white, and the golden necklace that reached down to her waist with a radiant ball hanging at the end of it.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch9:9978-10397 observation
128
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
129
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
130
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
131
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
132
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
133
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
134
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
135
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
136
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
137
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