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Fatima is a wonderful, peaceful city to visit at any time of the year.
Where to park in Fatima
Park behind the Basilica near Lot #7. The parking is free and there is some shady areas in Lot #7. There are public bathrooms behind the Basilica between the parking lot and the Church. The bathrooms are not always clean nor do they always have toilet tissue. The walk is long but on a wide sidewalk. Enter the Church and pray. Take lots of photos. Be prepared to walk down steep steps or go to the side of the Church and walk down the long slope toward the shops and the small church.
Where is Fatima?
You will hear people speaking various languages. The feeling of pure joy tingles through your body as you see people crawling on their knees toward the small Church and circling the Chapel, praying in the Chapel, meditating, lighting candles, and enjoying the peace of the area.
Why are people crawling into the lot and around the Chapel? People make promises to the Lady of Fatima for help with their loved ones, their own health, or care for a family member. The person then walks from their town in Portugal to Fatima. It could take days or weeks to complete this pilgrimage. Then, when they enter the large lot in front of the Basilica, they begin the craw into the lot on the tile path and crawl around the Chapel.
Across the huge lot, you can see the new Church. The new Church is basic and modern. Enter the new Church on the side of the building. There is a gold textured mural behind the altar with a large statue of Christ on the Cross. For the daily mass, an endless procession of priests enters on the right side of the building walking down the aisle on the right toward the altar. The altar servers cared large photos of Jacinta, Francisco and Lucia. When the choir sang, the pipe organ joined in. The sound of the music and singing was like a feather falling from the sky. The large pipes on the wall vibrated in elegance. The seats were et up like a theater. The building felt cold and damp. The architecture was modern and plain. The interior of the Church was disappointing. The mass was wonderful and the choir was breathtaking but the building is too blah. There were no books or pamphlets to pick up.
An interesting fact about the Chapel.
In the Chapel of the Apparitions, there is a statue of the Lady of Fatima with a gold crown. Built into the crown is the bullet removed from Pope John Paul ll after an attempted assassination.
On the 13th of each month, thousands of people flock to Fatima to celebrate, pray, and ask for help with a loved one. From May to October 13th, larger crowds gather in Fatima to pray and celebrate the visions of the Virgin to the three shepherds.
The large Basilica was built in 1928 and renovated several times over the years. The large Church is dominated by a tower rising 70 meters high. The ornate Church is adorned w
Fatima is a great day trip from Porto on your way to Lisbon.
Take note, as of March 2024, the museum near the little shepherd houses is under construction but the walking path is open.
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BOOKS ABOUT F A T I M A
Our Lady of Fatima Paperback –Our Lady of Fatima is a magnificent re-creation of an event whose effects are still reverberating throughout the world -- the appearance in person of the Mother of God with a "peace plan from heaven."
My favorite book about Fatima. It is easy to read and easy to understand.
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Fatima: The Apparition That Changed the World Hardcover – May 15, 2017
Long-time devotees of our Blessed Mother will treasure this beautifully illustrated book under the title of Our Lady of Fatima, This is a must photo book for your bookshelf.
The true story of Our Lady of Fatima: Miracle and message of Fatima with a novena to our Lady of Fatima. This book is a tribute to the enduring power of faith and the love of God, and a reminder of the importance of living a life of virtue and devotion.
dvd
Les Apparitions de Fatima DVD
Format: DVD
get this dvd package before May 13th to understand the messages of Fatima and why we celebrate May 13th- October 13th
The new church in Fatima
Fatima, you have the New Holy Trinity Cathedral and the Sanctuary. They are across from each other across Sanctuary Square.
Day trips from Fatima
After the Fatima visit, add Batalha /Alcobaça or Tomar to your Fatima day trip
gift ideas
silver bracelet and charm
Sister Coelho
As a little girl growing up in Portugal, she used to pray at the tombs of Jacinta and Francisco Marto. Many years later as a sister of the Alianca de Santa Maria, she would become the postulator for their cause of canonization. This journey would lead her to visit with Sr. Lucia several times and eventually become the vice postulator for her cause as well.
Sr. Angela brings this unique story of Fatima, going beyond the everyday events to the theological and Spiritual meaning of the Fatima message, as well as taking a deeper look at the lives of each of the three children. Relying on her extensive research and on her own personal story touched early by suffering only to be healed by the embrace of Our Lady of Fatima, she helps readers discover the relevancy of this message for our post-modern world.
Fatima: The Signs and Secrets Paperback – November 25, 2014
The Shepherds of Fátima Paperback – December 1, 2008
Drawing upon recollections, historical sources, and eyewitness accounts, this captivating retelling of Mary's apparitions at Fátima, Portugal in 1917 extends more deeply into the lives of the three shepherd children to who she revealed herself--Lúcia, Francisco, and Jacinta--both prior to and following the events. It also includes a discussion of the secret of Fátima based on Lúcia's memories.
Easy to read and understand. One of my favorite books about Fatima with short summaries and easy-to-comprehend details of the 3 shepherd children.
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