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- Cardinal Juan Jose Omella emphasizes prayer and sacrifice at Our Lady of Fatima feast in Portugal.
- The Cardinal calls for global peace, reflecting on conflicts in Ukraine and the Holy Land.
- A quarter of a million pilgrims from around the world attend the Fatima Shrine event.
Cardinal Omella’s Homily Highlights Prayer and Peace at Fatima Shrine
During a Mass at the Fatima Shrine in Portugal, Cardinal Juan Jose Omella, the Archbishop of Barcelona, delivered a powerful message echoing the Virgin Mary’s call for prayer and sacrifice. This event marked the feast day of Our Lady of Fatima, drawing a significant international crowd.
Cardinal Omella reminded the faithful of the messages given to the shepherds in 1917, stressing the need for consistent prayer and the power of the rosary and the Lord’s Prayer. He urged the congregation to pray for the salvation and peace of the world, highlighting the current strife in places like Ukraine and the Holy Land. The Cardinal’s words served as a call to action for Christians to seek unity and embody Christ’s teachings of forgiveness and compassion.
The gathering at the shrine was a testament to the global resonance of the Fatima message, with a quarter of a million pilgrims participating in prayers and candlelight processions. The diverse international presence emphasized the universal appeal of Our Lady of Fatima’s message.
As the Mass concluded, attendees left with renewed inspiration to carry the message of prayer, sacrifice, and peace into their lives, honoring the legacy of Our Lady of Fatima as a symbol of hope for humanity.
Image Credits
- Mateus Felipe: Photo of Our Lady of Fatima event.
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