

The Catholic Defender: "You will have much to suffer, but the grace of God will be your comfort."
"You will have much to suffer, but the grace of God will be your comfort." This message was given after the children agreed to offer their sufferings to God in reparation for sins. It serves as a assurance of divine strength and consolation during difficult times. Our Lady of Fatima asked the children if they were willing to endure suffering for the conversion of sinners. Following their consent, Mary promised that despite impending suffering, they would be supported by the g


The Catholic Defender: Saint Maria Bertilla Boscardin "missionary to the lonely"
Deepertruth with special permission and aid with Franiciscan Media, a great team for the Lord https://deepertruthdon.podbean.com/e/deepertruth-be-merciful-o-lord-for-we-have-sinned/ Young Anna Boscardin (1888-1922) overcame a variety of obstacles through the grace of God and went on to serve those who struggled with their own. Her father admitted in the investigations that led up to his daughter’s beatification that he was violent, abusive and struggled with bouts of alcohol


The Catholic Defender: The Sacrifice Prayer
"O Jesus, it is for the love of Thee, in reparation for the offenses committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and for the conversion of poor sinners [that I do this]." Taught by the Blessed Virgin Mary to the three shepherd children—Lucia, Jacinta, and Francisco—on July 13, 1917 . It is intended to be recited whenever one makes a personal sacrifice or offers up suffering to God. It is often grouped with the "Fatima Prayer" (Decade Prayer) said after each decade of the


The Catholic Defender: The Fatima Prayer the "Decade Prayer,"
Mother Mary told the children that people should add this prayer to the end of each decade of the Rosary: "O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who are in most in need of Thy mercy. Amen." Commonly recited during the Rosary at the end of each decade, it carries a powerful message of intercession and hope. It’s often referred to as the "Decade Prayer," and its history is quite fascinating. The prayer was r





















