Brief
Portugal, Fatima
The claims the writer was given for Portugal, Fatima, in the order they were given.
1
Lúcia's mother, Maria Rosa dos Santos, was angry with Lúcia and punished her almost daily because of the disruption caused by pilgrims, and Lúcia also faced hostility from the women of the village.
“Because of all this Lúcia's mother was angry with her, and punished her almost daily. In addition, she felt the hostility of their neighbors, particularly from the women of the village.”
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2
Artur Santos, administrator of the province of Vila Nova de Ourém, was the bitterest enemy of the Fatima apparitions.
“The bitterest enemy of the apparitions was Artur Santos, the administrator of the province of Villa Nova da Ourém, to which Fatima belonged.”
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3
Artur Santos considered the Fatima apparitions an attack on the rationalist worldview and the republic, and sought to eradicate what he viewed as superstitious Catholic religion.
“For Santos, Fatima represented an attack against the rationalist worldview, the republic, and everything that he stood for. ... the superstitious Catholic religion eradicated.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch10:11057-11218 opinion first hand
4
On the morning of 1917-08-13, Fatima was again filled with pilgrims, with an estimated fifteen to twenty thousand people arriving by every type of transport.
“In the early hours of August 13 Fatima was again filled with pilgrims. At least fifteen thousand, perhaps twenty thousand, pilgrims arrived by every type of transportation, from donkeys to automobiles.”
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5
Maria dos Santos Carreira recalled that after the sign at the Cova da Iria on 1917-08-13, the crowd went to Fatima and rioted against Artur Santos and Father Ferreira over the abduction of the children.
“As soon as this sign came to an end, everyone went off to Fatima. They protested and rioted against the administrator and the priest, and against everyone they believed had had something to do with the abduction of the children.”
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6
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.”
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7
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.”
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8
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.”
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9
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.”
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10
One year after the Fatima apparitions, in 1918, the diocese of Leiria, to which Fatima belongs, received a new bishop, Don José Alves Correira da Silva, who had been tortured and crippled in the prisons of the republicans.
“One year after the apparitions, in 1918, the diocese of Leiria, to which Fatima belongs, received a new bishop. Don José Alves Correira da Silva, who had been tortured and crippled in the prisons of the republicans, was installed there.”
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11
Michael Hesemann considers the greatest miracle of Fatima, at least for the Church, to have been the Fatima Effect, the renewal of faith in Portugal, a country where the government had tried to stamp out religion only a few years before.
“But the greatest miracle, at least for the Church, was known as the Fatima Effect, which was the renewal of faith in Portugal, the country where, only a few years before, the government had tried to stamp out religion.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:14178-14387 opinion first hand
12
On the morning of 1920-05-13, all incoming traffic to Ourém was blocked and a squadron of republican soldiers galloped off toward Fatima, with infantry and cavalry cordoning off the road leading to the Cova da Iria.
“On the morning of May 13 all incoming traffic to Ourém was blocked, and a squadron of republican soldiers galloped off toward Fatima. Infantry and cavalry cordoned off the road leading to the Cova da Íria.”
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13
Administrator Artur Santos told the mayor of Fatima that in the future processions could be held only with his permission, and ordered to be kept personally informed about every incident of a superstitious nature connected with the Fatima miracle.
“Santos told the mayor of Fatima that, in the future, processions could be held only with his permission. “Keep me informed personally about every incident of a superstitious nature that occurs in connection with the so-called Miracle of Fatima,” he said.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:15405-15654 testimony first hand
14
News of the miracle of the sun at Fatima on 1917-10-13 had hardly begun to spread when thousands of people started pouring into the village of Fatima.
“News of the events of October 13 had hardly begun to spread, when thousands of people came pouring into the village.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch13:157-265 observation
15
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
16
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
17
The bishop of Leiria's 1930-10 pastoral letter declared the visions of the shepherd children at the Cova da Iria, parish of Fatima, from 1917-05-13 to 1917-10-13, to be worthy of belief.
“We declare the visions of the shepherd children at the Cova da Íria, parish of Fatima, from May 13 to October 13, 1917, to be worthy of belief.”
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18
After the bishop of Leiria's approval, Fatima became a centre of Christian belief, with pilgrims coming there by the hundreds of thousands, not only from Portugal but from all over the world.
“Pilgrims came there by the hundreds of thousands, not only from Portugal, but from all over the world.”
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19
In 1941 Sister Lúcia wrote down only the opening words of the Third Secret of Fatima: "In Portugal the doctrine of faith will always be preserved."
“wrote down only the first words of it, “In Portugal the doctrine of faith will always be preserved.””
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch16:584-673 testimony first hand
20
On 1967-05-13, the fiftieth anniversary of the first apparition of Our Lady of Fatima, Pope Paul VI travelled to Fatima, which Vatican observers found surprising, as it was only his fourth journey abroad.
“Vatican observers were surprised when the pope himself traveled to Fatima on May 13, 1967, the fiftieth anniversary of the first apparition. It was only his fourth journey abroad.”
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21
Thousands of people lined the approximately 48-kilometre road leading from Monte Real airport to Fatima to see Pope Paul VI driving past in an old, white, open Rolls-Royce embellished with the papal coat of arms.
“Thousands of people lined the thirty-mile-long road leading from the airport to Fatima, to see Paul VI driving past in an old, white, open Rolls-Royce embellished with the papal coat of arms.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch17:12209-12395 observation
22
During his 1967-05-13 visit to Fatima, the weather was cool and almost like winter, with showers and gusty winds, while Pope Paul VI stood in the car dressed in a white cassock and a dark red raincoat, acknowledging the cheers of the crowd.
“The weather was cool, almost like winter, with showers and gusty winds. Standing up in the car, dressed in a white cassock, and protected from the weather by a dark red raincoat, the pope acknowledged the cheers of the people.”
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23
In 1982, Pope John Paul II made a journey to Fatima to thank the Mother of God for saving his life, after he was shot in 1981.
“In 1982 he made a journey to Fatima to thank the Mother of God for saving his life, after he was shot in 1981.”
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24
At Fatima, Pope John Paul II met Sister Lúcia.
“At Fatima he met Sister Lúcia.”
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25
Pope John Paul II visited Fatima again on 2000-05-13.
“Pope John Paul II visited Fatima again on May 13, 2000.”
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26
John Paul II visited the Fatima shrine twice before his 2000-05-13 visit.
“He has already visited the shrine twice before.”
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27
On 1991-05-12, John Paul II's second pilgrimage to Fatima took place.
“Six months later, on May 12, 1991, the pope journeyed to Fatima for a second time.”
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28
Gennadii Gerasimov told a Lisbon newspaper that his 1991 visit to Fatima was his third visit to the shrine.
“He told a Lisbon newspaper that this was his third visit to the shrine.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch19:22422-22486 testimony second hand
29
John Paul II had a talk with President António Ramalho Eanes at Belém Palace before leaving for Fatima by helicopter.
“He had a talk with President Eanes at Belén Palace, then left for Fatima in a helicopter.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch19:7516-7594 observation
30
The white helicopter carrying John Paul II landed near the apparition site at Fatima at night on 1982-05-12.
“It was already night when the white helicopter conveying the pope landed near the apparition site.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch19:8058-8151 observation
31
In the fall of 1998, Conchita returned to Europe and spends most of her time in Fatima so she can be close to Garabandal when the time for the miracle comes.
“But in the fall of 1998 she returned to Europe, and spends most of the time in Fatima now, so she can be close to Garabandal when the time for the Miracle comes.”
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32
The Miracle of the Sun of 1917-10-13 at Fatima was visible in neighbouring villages as well as in Fatima itself.
“The “miracle of the sun” was visible in neighboring villages as well as in Fatima.”
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33
On 2000-05-12, over 600,000 people were present at Portugal, Fatima to witness the pope's visit.
“Fatima, Portugal, May 12, 2000. The streets leading to the Portuguese sanctuary were crowded as never before. Over 600,000 people were there to witness a historic event.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:1964-2127 observation
34
Sister Lúcia quoted the line "In Portugal, the dogma of the faith will always be preserved" in her fourth memoir, and this line was believed to have to start the Third Secret.
“We have been told that the Third Secret had to start with the words, "In Portugal, the dogma of the faith will always be preserved," the line Sister Lúcia quoted in her fourth memoir.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:27659-27835 testimony first hand
35
The words "In Portugal, the dogma of the faith will always be preserved" are now assumed to be the last line of the Second Secret of Fatima, which had already been revealed and announced the spread of Communism and the persecution of the Church.
“But these words are now assumed to be the last line of the Second Secret which had already been revealed, announcing the spread of Communism and the persecutions of the Church.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:27843-28012 observation
36
Portugal was spared both the spread of Communism and the persecution of the Church, as predicted in the Second Secret of Fatima.
“Indeed, Portugal was spared both, as we already know.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:28020-28068 opinion
37
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.”
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38
During his speech in Fatima on 2000-05-13, Cardinal Angelo Sodano was careful to say that the events described in the Third Secret of Fatima now seem part of the past.
“Cardinal Sodano, during his speech in Fatima on May 13, 2000, was careful to say that those events "now seem part of the past."”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:29946-30067 opinion first hand
39
Archbishop Tarcisio Bertone said that Our Lady, who appeared at Fatima, reminds humanity that people are active and responsible partners with God in creating their future.
“"Our Lady, who appeared at Fatima, reminds us that we are active and responsible partners with God in creating our future."”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:33751-33865 opinion first hand
40
John Paul II decided to hold the Marto siblings' beatification in Portugal, Fatima instead of Italy, Rome.
“But the pope decided to go to Fatima instead.”
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41
On 1999-11-26, Serafim da Silva, bishop of Portugal, Leiria and Fatima, told the press that John Paul II had said "Arrivederci a Fatima" to the visiting Portuguese bishops in November 1999.
“at least that’s what Serafim da Silva, bishop of Leiria and Fatima, told the press on November 26, 1999.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:3614-3713 testimony second hand
42
John Paul II's plan to return to Portugal, Fatima was announced only after he completed his pilgrimage to the Holy Land in March 2000.
“Only after he completed his historic pilgrimage to the Holy Land in March 2000 was it announced that he would return to Fatima.”
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43
John Paul II wanted his 2000 visit to Portugal, Fatima to be a highlight of the Vatican's Jubilee Year, a yearlong celebration of two thousand years of Christianity.
“The pope wanted the trip to be a special event, a highlight of the Vatican’s Jubilee Year, a yearlong celebration of two thousand years of Christianity.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:3997-4136 opinion
44
John Paul II arrived at the sanctuary of Portugal, Fatima on the evening of 2000-05-12, appearing exhausted as he stepped out of the military helicopter that brought him from Portugal, Lisbon.
“Expectations were high when the pope arrived in the sanctuary on the evening of May 12. He was obviously exhausted as he stepped out of the military helicopter that brought him from Lisbon to Fatima.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:6028-6220 observation
45
In Portugal, Fatima, half a million people gathered to welcome John Paul II, who greeted them from his bullet-proof white Popemobile.
“In Fatima, a crowd gathered near the sanctuary and enthusiastically welcomed the pontiff, who greeted them from his bullet-proof white Popemobile. Half a million people, cheering and waving white handkerchiefs, noticed how tired he seemed as he climbed out of his vehicle”
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46
After blessing the crowd at Portugal, Fatima on 2000-05-12, John Paul II left the sanctuary and did not attend the solemn mass and procession of lights that followed.
“After blessing the crowd, the pope left the sanctuary again. The solemn mass, followed by a procession of lights, took place without him. He had to rest up in preparation for the following day.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:7621-7810 administrative
47
Michael Hesemann stood in the crowd at Portugal, Fatima and watched the mass on 2000-05-12, having travelled there to participate in an event he felt would be remembered in history.
“I stood in the crowd and watched the mass that day. I had come to Fatima to participate in an event that I felt would be remembered in history.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:7816-7951 observation first hand
48
On 2000-05-13, precisely at 8:30 A.M., over 600,000 people were squeezed into the rotunda at Portugal, Fatima when John Paul II entered the sanctuary in his Popemobile.
“Over 600,000 people were squeezed into the rotunda when, precisely at 8:30 A.M., the Holy Father entered the sanctuary in his Popemobile.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch24:8347-8473 observation first hand
49
Sister Lúcia made one of her rare trips outside the Carmelite convent of Coimbra exclusively to attend the 2000-05-13 ceremony at Portugal, Fatima.
“who had made one of her rare trips outside her convent, the Carmel of Coimbra, exclusively for this event.”
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50
The sanctuary of Fatima includes a large basilica at its centre.
“The sanctuary of Fatima today, with the huge basilica in the center.”
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51
In the summer of 1917, during World War I, three small children in the village of Fatima, Portugal reported seeing a "beautiful lady" coming to them out of the sky.
“In the Summer of 1917, during the height of World War I, three small children in the obscure village of Fatima in neutral Portugal began to report that they were seeing a “beautiful lady” who was coming to them out of the sky.”
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52
Howard Menger does not associate his experience with Mary, though someone from the Catholic religious tradition might make that association.
“He does not associate this experience with Mary, but somebody from the Catholic religious tradition might, and indeed, there is nothing to say that he did not encounter the same phenomenon that was observed by thousands at Fatima.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch4:20824-21047 opinion first hand
53
In November 1999, John Paul II travelled to Portugal to celebrate the beatification of two of the three Fatima seer children in front of a million people and television cameras from around the world.
“In November of 1999 he traveled to Portugal to celebrate the beatification of two of the three seer children, in front of a million people and TV cameras from all over the world.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch5:3232-3404 observation
54
Fatima, a village in the Portuguese mountains, became one of the most important places of pilgrimage in the Christian world.
“Fatima is more than a tiny village in the Portuguese mountains that became one of the most important places of pilgrimage in the Christian world.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch5:5286-5425 opinion
55
Portugal, Fatima is a Portuguese mountain village located approximately 130 kilometres north of Lisbon.
“eighty miles north of Lisbon”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch7:1040-1062 observation first hand
56
Michael Hesemann visited the sanctuary of Portugal, Fatima on 1996-09-12, the seventy-ninth anniversary of the Fifth apparition of Our Lady of Fatima (1917-09-13).
“It was September 12, 1996, the seventy-ninth anniversary of the fifth apparition.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch7:2610-2680 observation first hand
57
Michael Hesemann observed hundreds, if not thousands, of pilgrims at the sanctuary of Portugal, Fatima on 1996-09-12.
“I was surrounded by hundreds, if not thousands, of pilgrims.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch7:2692-2743 observation first hand
58
The Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima is set in a park at Portugal, Fatima, surrounded by green trees and bushes.
“The basilica is set in a park, surrounded by green trees and bushes.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch7:2966-3027 observation first hand
59
A small chapel was erected at Portugal, Fatima at the request of the apparition of the Virgin Mary.
“the small chapel that was erected at the Virgin's request”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch7:3306-3356 testimony
60
The Statue of Our Lady of Fatima stands protected in a glass box on a pedestal in front of the Capelinha chapel at Portugal, Fatima.
“the statue of Our Lady of Fatima, which stood, protected by a glass box, on a pedestal in front of the chapel”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch7:3919-4022 observation first hand
61
Michael Hesemann travelled to Portugal, Fatima after arriving at Lisbon Airport.
“When I told him my destination was Fatima, he said, "You're a pilgrim, aren't you?"”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch7:419-497 observation first hand
62
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”
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63
In November 1999, John Paul II travelled to Portugal to announce the beatification of two of the three children who saw the Fatima vision, before an audience of about a million people and worldwide television cameras.
“In November 1999 he traveled to Portugal to announce the beatification of two of the three children who saw the Fatima vision, in front of a million people and TV cameras from all over the world.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch7:6434-6623 testimony
64
The Miracle of the Sun on 1917-10-13 was seen even in villages neighbouring Portugal, Fatima, which excludes the possibility of mass hysteria.
“This was seen even in the neighboring villages, which excludes the possibility of mass hysteria.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch7:8966-9053 opinion first hand
65
At the time of Michael Hesemann's visit, pilgrims had been coming to Portugal, Fatima for approximately eighty years since the events there.
“eighty years ago in the Portuguese mountain village”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch7:987-1031 observation first hand
66
June 13 was the feast of Saint Anthony, usually celebrated in Fatima with bell ringing, a colourful procession, and free meals for five hundred people.
“June 13 was the feast of Saint Anthony and was usually celebrated in Fatima with bell ringing, a colorful procession, and free meals for five hundred people.”
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67
Fatima died young, and her husband Gonçalo Hermingues buried her in a little church near a monastery, after which the village where the church stood was named Fatima after her.
“Unfortunately, the lovely Fatima died young. Her heartbroken husband sought solace in a monastery near Qureana. The abbot of the monastery permitted him to bury his wife in a little church nearby. From that day on the village in which the church stood was called Fatima, after the princess.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch9:1722-2003 administrative
68
Maria dos Santos Carreira recalled that after the second apparition, people began breaking off twigs from the oak tree, but Lúcia told them to only take ones from the bottom that had not been in contact with the Lady, after which the group prayed the rosary on the way back to Fatima and arrived as the festival procession was being formed.
“Maria dos Santos said, “We began to break off twigs from the tree, but Lúcia told us to only take the ones from the bottom, which had not been in contact with the Lady. Someone suggested that we all pray the rosary before going home, so we started off toward Fatima reciting the prayers of the rosary. We arrived just as the festival procession was being formed.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch9:18062-18417 testimony first hand
69
At the beginning of the twentieth century, the village of Fatima together with all the surrounding hamlets had a total population of only about two thousand people.
“At the beginning of the twentieth century this village in the mountains, together with all the hamlets surrounding it, had a total population of only about two thousand people.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch9:2013-2182 measurement
70
Fulton Sheen said, referring to the coincidence that a Christian holy place bears the name of the daughter of Mohammed, that nothing comes from heaven that has no meaning.
““Nothing comes from heaven that has no meaning,” the theologian Monsignor Fulton Sheen said, referring to this.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch9:2337-2442 opinion first hand
71
Charles Barzel considers Fatima one of the altars of the world on which the Mother of God calls to both Christian and Islamic communities, in the face of rationalism.
““In the face of rationalism Fatima is one of the altars of the world on which the Mother of God calls to both Christian and Islamic communities,” said the Frenchman Charles Barzel.”
The Fatima Secret 2000-11-28 ch9:2450-2622 opinion first hand
72
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.”
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73
Fatima involves apparitions of an entity believed to be the Holy Virgin.
“The famous apparitions at Fatima offer a historical example of the religious dimension of UFO encounters.”
THE INVISIBLE COLLEGE: What a Group of Scientists Has Discovered About UFO Influences on the Human Race 2014-09-27 ch15:1326-1420 opinion first hand
74
In April 1915, when Lucia dos Santos was 8 years old, she was reciting the rosary near Fatima when she saw a transparent white cloud and a human form.
“In April, 1915, when Lucia was 8, she was reciting the rosary near Fatima when she saw a transparent white cloud and a human form.”
THE INVISIBLE COLLEGE: What a Group of Scientists Has Discovered About UFO Influences on the Human Race 2014-09-27 ch15:13441-13566 testimony second hand
75
The 1917 Fatima Marian apparitions occurred near the small Portuguese town of Fatima.
“few American readers know the full story of what happened in 1917 near that small Portuguese town”
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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
77
A man Jacques Vallee trusts received a report from one of Pope John XXIII's secretaries, who described introducing senior Church figures into the presence of Pope John XXIII for the opening of the secret part of the Fatima prophecy in 1960.
“A man whose word I trust received an interesting report from one of the Pope’s secretaries, who introduced the highest men in the Church into the presence of John XXIII for the opening of the secret part of the Fatima prophecy in 1960.”
THE INVISIBLE COLLEGE: What a Group of Scientists Has Discovered About UFO Influences on the Human Race 2014-09-27 ch15:21235-21465 hearsay second hand
78
According to the account relayed to Jacques Vallee, when the cardinals left Pope John XXIII's office after the opening of the secret part of the Fatima prophecy in 1960, they had a look of deep horror on their faces, and one prelate who was approached by the secretary gently pushed him aside and walked on with the expression of someone who had seen a ghost.
“the secretary had the opportunity to see the cardinals as they left the Pope’s office: they had a look of deep horror on their faces. He got up from behind his desk and tried to speak to one of them whom he knew intimately, but the prelate gently pushed him aside and walked on with the expression of someone who has seen a ghost.”
THE INVISIBLE COLLEGE: What a Group of Scientists Has Discovered About UFO Influences on the Human Race 2014-09-27 ch15:21529-21853 hearsay second hand
79
Lucia dos Santos of Fatima was closely questioned on the point of the wind moving the tree without touching other trees, and stated that the Lady's feet rested lightly on the top of the leaves.
“Lucia, of Fatima, was closely questioned on this point and stated that “our Lady’s feet rested lightly on the top of the leaves.””
THE INVISIBLE COLLEGE: What a Group of Scientists Has Discovered About UFO Influences on the Human Race 2014-09-27 ch15:25289-25410 testimony second hand
80
For millions of Catholics, the apparitions of the Virgin Mary in Fatima, Portugal; in Lourdes, France; and on Mount Tepeyac in Mexico are formative to their faith.
“For millions and maybe billions of Catholics, the apparitions of the Virgin Mary in Fatima, Portugal; in Lourdes, France; and on the hill of Mount Tepeyac in Mexico are formative to their faith.”
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81
At the sites of Fatima, Lourdes, and Mount Tepeyac, the Virgin Mary has "appeared" at various times, mostly to children.
“At these locations, the Virgin Mary has "appeared" at various times, mostly to children.”
American Cosmic 2019 ch5:16528-16607 observation first hand
82
Apparitions of the Virgin Mary in Fatima, Portugal, Lourdes, France, and on Mount Tepeyac, Mexico became sites of hierophany, places where the sacred touches down upon Earth.
“these locations become sites of hierophany—places where the sacred touches down upon Earth”
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The Virgin Mary appeared to three poor children in Fatima, Portugal, in 1917.
“one of the most important events in the history of the faith is the appearance of the mother of Jesus, the Virgin Mary, to three poor children in Fatima, Portugal, in 1917.”
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The Virgin Mary was expected to appear again in Fatima, Portugal on 1917-08-13.
“The lady was expected to appear again on August 13, but the local parish priest had become so concerned about the growing publicity the sightings were generating that he held the children in”
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Jason Samosa visited Fatima, Portugal recently and took a guided tour of the sites of the 1917 Marian apparitions with his girlfriend at the time.
“I went there recently and did a tour. And it was really funny because I went and scheduled this tour with me and my girlfriend at the time.”
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The Fatima Marian apparitions began in 1917 in Portugal, when young children reported seeing strange beings and a lady whom no one else could see.
“it's a 1917 kind of period in Portugal, a place called Fatima. And these young children start to see strange beings. This lady appears and, you know, no one else can really see this lady.”
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Approximately 70,000 people attended the Miracle of the Sun at Fatima, and newspapers documented the event.
“70,000 people turn up and the newspapers document this and all the history we have shows this.”
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