Ninety-four years ago on October 13, 70,000 people at Fatima and beyond witnessed the startling "Miracle of the Sun", for some the cause of conversion, for others, fear, and still others, skepticism. It seems this is a typical reaction and even today the message of Fatima is pooh-poohed. Yet Mary's call to prayer, the "Five First Saturday's Devotions and living a good, holy life continues. Russia and communism were the "Big Enemies" then. Who is to say that the rosary campaign "for the conversion of Russia" was not effective in the collapse of the USSR and the current revival of Russian Orthodoxy taking place today? Googling "Religious Revival in Russia", I found an solid article, which I recommend, by Fr. Seraphim Rose on the return to Orthdoxy and an astounding story of Fr. Dimitry Dudko. Ironically, in the West, atheism and secularsim, while not officially mandated by governments, is taking hold of hearts at an alarming rate. Blessed Pope John Paul II, even before he was pope and blessed, warned that the message of Fatima is needed more today than it was in 1917. During this month of the Holy Rosary, we might make "conversion"...not only of Russia, but of our own hearts, our own families and country a major intention. In Lawrence, MA, there will be a Rosary Rally at the South Common at 1:00 pm. for this intention. Would be a good idea to join together in prayer around the rosary which leads us "to Jesus through Mary."
Bro. Rene
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