Mike C

"She will be in Purgatory until the end of the world..." These profound words were conveyed by Our Lady of Fatima to Lucia during the initial apparition on May 13, 1917, in response to the young visionary's inquiry regarding the destiny of a girl named Amélia. According to the research conducted later by Father Sebastião Martins dos Reis, Amelia had died in circumstances involving serious dishonor in matters of chastity. When the American Dominican priest, Father Thomas McGlynn, O.P., later asked Sister Lucia about this during an interview, Lucia responded with great gravity and clarity: “More tragic are the souls who suffer the fires of Hell forever because of a single mortal sin!” Through Amelia’s story, the Mother of God powerfully reminded the world of three vital truths: ✅ Purgatory is real, a place of merciful purification for souls who die in God’s grace but are not yet perfectly holy. ✅ Sins of the flesh, though often downplayed today, have serious eternal consequences. ✅ Even saved souls can suffer intensely and for a very long time if they do not strive for purity and holiness in this life. Our Lady did not reveal this to frighten the children, but to awaken them (and us) to the urgency of repentance, the importance of purity, and the immense value of prayer and sacrifice for souls. Let Amelia’s story touch you deeply today on this Feast of Our Lady of Fatima: 🇻🇦 Pray the Rosary daily for the conversion of sinners and the relief of the holy souls in Purgatory. 🇻🇦 Live in chastity and modesty. 🇻🇦 Go to Confession frequently. 🇻🇦 Offer small sacrifices for those who are in danger of losing their souls.