To the Sacred Heart of Jesus

          O Sacred Heart of Jesus, with infinite love, broken by my ingratitude and pierced by my sins, accept that I make to thee all that I am and all that I have. Take every faculty of my soul and body, and draw me day by day nearer to Thy sacred side, and there, as I can bear the lesson, teach men Thy blessed way.
          Sacred Heart of Jesus, Thy kingdom come!

In Time of Temptation:

          My queen and Mother, remember that I belong to thee; preserve and defend me as thy property possession.

Additional Prayers

Shorts Acts of Consecration to our Blessed Mother:

          My Queen and Mother, to thee do I offer myself without any reserve; and to give thee a mark of my devotion I consecrate to thee this day my eyes, my ears, my mount, my heart, my whole person.
          Since I belong to thee, O my good Mother, preserve and defend me as thy property and possession. Amen.

NINTH DAY Intention

The Spiritual Welfare of our Children

          Oh Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mother of the Infant, Babe of Bethlehem, and Our Mother, en kindle in our hearts the spark of thy great love for little children. It was no innocent children that you deigned to appear, revealing the Message of Fatima, and charging them with its propagation. We know no better way to show our regard for them, dear Mother, than to offer our prayers for all children everywhere.
          Therefore, O Mother dear, we ask thee to watch over all children in all parts of the world, to guard and protect their homes, to preserve the schools wherein they learn, and to keep them from being tained with godless education. Direct them in their play and in all their works, that they may grow in age, wisdom, and the love of God. Grant too, Blessed Mother, that the prayers of our children may hasten the end of all wars of carnage and devastation and grant unto the world an era of just and lasting peace. We pray that the world may return to Jesus, thy Son through Reparation to thy Immaculate Heart.

EIGHTH DAY Intention

Conversion of Russia

          Oh Immaculate of Mary, refuge of the human race, you have given unto us the means of destroying the menace for atheism and godless communism. Your promise of conversion for those unfortunate victims of those false beliefs, has instilled joy and hope into the nations of the earth. We grieve for those war-torn, homeless and persecuted people who are victims of such mundane ideology. Grant we beseech thee, Oh, Mother, that peace may come to those separated from thy Son by error and discord. We fail, if we heed not thy Message of Fatima. We know thy wishes, and therefore we promise to make reparation to thy Immaculate Heart though the Rosary and the Five First Saturdays, that Russia again may hear the work of God and keep it.
          Our Lady of Fatima, refuge of the human race, inflame our hearts with the love of Reparation.

SEVENTH DAY Intention

Forgiveness of Sin

          Oh Immaculate Heart of Mary, Refuge of Sinners, to whom else will we turn in our sorrow for sin, if not to thee? From whom shall we find comfort and consolation in the shame of our sins, except from thee? Lead us back, dear Mother of Love, to the path of righteousness that leads to the Sacred Heart of thy Divine Son.
          We have sinned often, oh dear Mother, and the remembrance of Mother, and the remembrance of the errors of our ways troubles us. It shall be no more. We know that thy protecting care will find peace and hope for us, and the remission of our sins. We know too that as with Mary Magdalene of old, thy Son shall welcome us with a loving smile, because you have always pleaded for us, Amen.
          Our Lady of Fatima Refuge of Sinners, inflame our hearts with the love Reparation.

SIXTH AY Intention

Purity of Body and Soul

          Oh Immaculate Heart of Mary, Virgin most pure, have compassion on those who are prone to the allurements of impurity. Give us, we beseech thee, strength to overcome our weakness, and courage in the struggle against sin. We know it is your ardent wish that we renew our pledge of holy purity. Oh, Immaculate Heart of Mary, we in our purpose to serve thee with undefiled chastity. Give us the courage to resist all temptation, and to avoid all things that may be the occasion of sin.
          Our lady of Fatima, Virgin most pure, inflame our hearts with the love of Reparation.

FIFTH DAY Intention

Salvation of Souls

          Oh Immaculate Heart of Mary, Virgin most powerful, we know that the vision of the terrible fires of hell which you showed to the three little Shepherd children at Fatima was really meant for us. We beseech Thee, Oh Mother Mary, to spare us the fate of a judgement that ordains such a punishment. Grant to us a faith so strong that we may ever realize that the evil of sin will justly be repaid with eternal punishment. I believe in the Infinite Justice of the one true God and the Infinite Love of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We pray and beseech thee that through your intercession we may be given the grace to live so worthy a life on earth, as to enjoy the reward of eternal happiness in the Kingdom of thy Divine Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.
          Our Lady of Fatima, Virgin most powerful, inflame our hearts with the love of Reparation.

FOURTH DAY Intention

Relief of the Souls in Purgatory

          Oh Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mother most merciful, to thee do we plead the cause of poor suffering souls in purgatory, especially those most abandoned. In obedience to thy request at Fatima, we beg for their relief. Oh Mother most merciful, we ask thee to lessen their toll of expiration. Deign to accept our humble prayers and sacrifices in reparation and payment or the punishment that is due from them. We pray that through the treasure of your Divine Son, your own special merits and those of the saints, that God may be mindful of our prayers on behalf of the suffering souls in purgatory, and bring them into His Kingdom to love and serve Him forever. Amen
          Our Lady of Fatima, Mother must merciful, inflame our hearts with the love of Reparation.

THIRD DAY Intention

The True Peace of Christ

          Oh Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mother of Jesus and Our Mother, we pray that we hope the promise made by you at Fatima will son be realized. Our Kirk and Kin made the supreme sacrifice, and our loved ones languished in the horror and hardships that came upon a world at war. We know it is your ardent wish and desire that there be peace in the world, and it is only through Reparation to your Immaculate Heart that such can be accomplished. You have told us your wish in the Message of Fatima: Reparation through the Rosary and the practice of First Saturdays. We beg of you, Oh Mary Immaculate, that through your pleadings, our prayers and example may show the world the road to the true peace which the world itself cannot give. Bless, we beseech thee, our country, and inspire us and our leaders to receive, understand, and promote that glorious message delivered by you at Fatima.
          Our Lady of Fatima, Queen of Peace, inflame our hearts with the love of Reparation.

SECOND DAY Intention

Greater Love and Appreciation for the Rosary

          Oh Immaculate Heart of Mary, Queen of the most Holy Rosary, teach us to love those little beads. In every trial, tribulation and sorrow they have been a source of comfort to all who trust in you. We are happy in the possession of our Rosaries. May your Rosary, O Immaculate Heart of Mary, ever strengthen us in all our weaknesses, be our peace in time of affliction, comfort in all matters of doubt, courage in time of temptation, and a source of consolation throughout all our days on this earth. May it be a strong influence on us in success or in failure. In all things, may we live in peaceful union with thee through the medium of the Rosary. Amen
          Our Lady of Fatima, Queen of the Rosary, inflame our hearts with the love of reparation.

Concluding Prayer

          Mother Mary, Sweet Lady of Fatima, in humble reverence and with contrite heart. I place my life within your loving keeping. I beg to rest my sin-stained heart in you. May we all, through the precious graces pouring forth from your Immaculate Heart, have sense enough to what Fatima means to all of us.
          May the voice of Our Lady go forth into all lands. May her desire, issued at Cova da Iria through the little shepherd children, to renew devotion to our heavenly Mother's Rosary, ring out over all the earth. May it save a poor distracted world from the consequences of its own folly and bring all hearts to the feet of Jesus, through love for Mary. His Immaculate Mother, the Queen and Mother of us all. Amen

THE APOSTLE' CREED

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven

and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord.

He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born

of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was

crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead.

On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven,

and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come

to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the Holy Catholic Church, the Communion of Saints, the

forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the

life everlasting. Amen

ACT OF CONSECRATION

O Immaculate Heart of Mary, Queen of heaven and earth, and tender mother of men, in accordance with your ardent wish made known at Fatima, I consecrate to you myself, my brethren, my country, and the whole human race. Reign over us and teach us to make the Heart of Jesus reign and triumph in us and around us, as it has reigned and triumphed in you. Reign over us, dearest Mother, that we may be yours in prosperity and in adversity, in joy and in sorrow, in health and in sickness, in life and in death. O most compassionate Heart of Mary, Queen of Virgins, watch over our minds and hearts, and preserve them from the deluge of impurity which you lamented over so sorrowfully at fatima. We want to be pure like you. We want to atone for the many crimes commited against Jesus and you. We want to call down upon our country and the whole world the peace of God in justice and charity. Therefore, we now promise to imitate your virtues by the practice of a Christian life without regard to human respect. We resolve to receive Communion on the first Saturday of every month and to offer one Rosary each day, together with our sacrifices, in the spirit of reparation and penance. Amen.

Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us!

Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us!

Special Prayer

O Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mother of Jesus, Our Lady of Fatima, inspire me to grieve sincerely for the sins that weight heavily upon the souls of men. Sorrowfully I recall the bitter and harsh punishments heaped upon your Divine Son when He was cruelly scourged at the pillar, unmercifully crowned with thorns. I recall His sad journey to Calvary, His crucifixion and ignominious death on the cross. Yet, the were but the instruments of pain. It was my sins that really caused His precious blood to be shed. His excessive love willed that He should suffer for my salvation. Thus, I will give my little love to make amends and atone for a thoughtless and unappreciative world. Our lady of Fatima, pray for us. Pray three Hail Mary individual, social and world peace.)

Prayer to Our Lady of Fatima

Dear mother Mary, Lady of the Rosary of Fatima, show us, we humbly pray, the tender affection of which you gave a striking proof in your apparitions to the devoted people of Fatima. Look down with pity upon us your children that we may rejoice ever more in the strong protection of your loving and material heart. Bless our country, most holy and immaculate Virgin, and convert the hearts of sinners by opening to them the riches of your love and reveal to them the tender mysteries of your Immaculate Heart. Make of us the chosen instruments of your maternal love that we may praise you with filial affection in this life and share your glory forever in heaven. Amen

NOVENA PRAYERS

Opening Prayer (First Day)

Almighty and eternal God, Who didst prepare a worthy dwelling place for the Holy Spirit, in the heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary; vouchsafe, we beseech Thoe, to grant unto us who devoutly keep the memory of the wonderful story of Fatima, the grace to order our lives according to Thine own heart. Amen.

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who field to your protection, implored your intercession, was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence I have recourse to you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. I come to you. Before you I stand sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen

Novena To Our Lady Of Fatima

INTRODUCTION

           The story of Fatima - the moving story of the appearances of Our Blessed Mother before three shephered children - is one of the most talked about events of the century. It is being told the world ever. In this the world's most tragic hour. Our Lady of Fatima calls out to each one of us, urging us to develop, each in his own way, our resources of spiritual good, doing our share by way of penance, prayer, especially of the Holy Rosary, and good deeds. The message of Fatima should linger on: "I am the Lady of the Rosary. I have come to warm the faithful to amend their lives and ask pardon of their sins. They must not continue to offend Our Lord.... They must say the Rosary." Indeed, the Rosary is part of Our Lady's peace plan - peace with oneself, with one's neighbor, with God. There is no hard and fast rule as to the method to be followed in making a novena to the Virgin of Fatima. This novena is simple a help, a guide. What - is more important is that we pray to Her for peace and amend our lives to be worthy of the love of God.

FIRST DAY Intention

Reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

O Immaculate Heart of Mary Mother of Jesus, Our Lady of Fatima, inspire me to grieve sincerely for the sins that weigh heavily upon the souls of men. Sorrowfully I recall the bitter and harsh punishments heaped upon thy Divine Son, when He was cruelly scourged at the pillar, unmercifully crowned with thorns. I recall His sad journey to Calvary, His Crucifixion, and ignominious death on the cross. Yet, they were but the instruments of pain. It was my sins that really cause His Precious Blood to be shed. His excessive love willed that He should suffer my salvation. Thus, I will give my little love to make amends and atone for a thoughtless and unappreciative world. Oh Immaculate Heart of Mary, you who suffered, and shared with Him each pain caused and inflicted by our sins, intercede for us that we may be privileged to unite our hearts with yours in an effort to make reparation for our sins, and the sins of ungrateful mankind. Amen

Our Lady of Fatima inflame our hearts with the love of Reparation.

HSTORY OF FATIMA

           The Blessed Virgin first appeared to three little shepherds at Fatima, a Purtuguese village 60 miles north of Lisbon. Jacinta, aged 7, Francisco, aged 9, and Lucia, aged 10, were peaceful pasturing their sheep on a plateu outside the village at Cova da Iria when suddenly in the wake of a flash of light, they held a woman on a bright cloud over a small oak tree. The Lady was of incomparable beauty and freshness. Her vesture was pure white, and a mantle edged with gold covered her head and flowed round her body. A golden cord ending in a tassel hung around her neck. Her hands were piously joined before her breast, and from her right hand hung a white Rosary of pearly beads. With a smile of material tenderness but somewhat sad, she gently beckoned the children to approach, saying: "Have no fear, I will do you no harm. I come from heaven. I want you to come here on the 13th of each month until October. Then I will tell you who I am." The news of the apparition spread about Fatima, but the children were not believed by the villagers. They were reprimanded instead. Nevertheless, some 60 or 70 people accompanied the little shepherds to the plateau on the 13th of June. Again the beautiful Lady from heaven appeared and recommended the frequent recitation of the Rosary to the children to practise mortification, saying: "Pray, pray much and make sacrifices and to pray for them." When the Lady came agin on the 13th of July, some 5,000 people were present, and they were informed by the children of a great miracle to be performed at the site in October. The lady talked to the children about the evil that would be fall mankind unless mencease or offend the Lord. The Bishop of Leiria, in his Pastoral Letter on the appritions, said that thousands of people whose truthfulness he could not doubt, saw a light cloud filling the air as it were with an iridescent dust which sorrounded the tree. Because of the story, then spreading far and wide the country, a persecution of the children was conducted by those in civil authority and there was a campaign of vilification against them. On the 13th of August , more than 15,000 people went to Cova de Iria. They were, however, disappointed upon discovering that the children has been kidnaped and imprisoned. Nevertheless, the Lady appeared to the children a few days and manifested a desire for the erection of a new church in her honor. On the 13th of September, more than 30,000 people gathered at the site of the Lady's apparitions. Once more the Lady appeared and bade the children to say the Rosary for the ending of the war. A luminous globe coming from east to west in the clear sky was seen by many witnesses, and what appeared to be flakes of snow or rose petals fell in great quantity, disappearing before they touched the ground. This extraordinary phenomenon was photographed by a chance visitor to Fatima, Antonio Robelo Martins, vice consul of the United States.