Resolutions for 2016 to become a true "Apostle of Fatima"
The year 2016 is marked by two very particular events: the year of Divine Mercy and the solemn preparation to the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima and the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the MI. Our thoughts and meditations should often revolve around these realities: the INFINITE MERCY OF GOD offered to the poor sinners for their conversion and sanctification.
Allow me to suggest to you special resolutions to take this year, to draw abundantly from the fountain of God's infinite Mercy.
NEW ITEMS:
“Towards Fatima 2017” (XV) — “To console God”, Bl. Francisco — by Fr. K. Stehlin
“Towards Fatima 2017” (XVI) — “To save souls”, Bl. Jacinta — by Fr. K. Stehlin
“Towards Fatima 2017” (XVII) — “Through the Immaculate Heart of Mary” – Lucy — by Fr. Stehlin
1. FOR THE INTELLECT:
a) If possible, every day for a few minutes and at least one hour a week, to read or listen to profound texts, articles, books about the message and spirituality of Fatima (you will find abundant literature in> www.fatima.org/resources/books.asp),
b) Read and meditate the texts about Fatima published in section Apparitions of Our Lady / Fatima at least 3 times, if possible on each Saturday (Day of Our Lady):
“Towards Fatima 2017” — Introduction (by Fr. Stehlin)
“Towards Fatima 2017” — Part I (by Fr. Stehlin)
“Towards Fatima 2017” — The year 1915 (by Fr. Stehlin)
The First Apparition of the Angel, Spring of 1916
“Towards Fatima 2017” — Commentary of the First Apparition of the Angel (by Fr. Stehlin)
The Second Apparition of the Angel, Summer of 1916
“Towards Fatima 2017” — Commentary of the Second Apparition of the Angel (by Fr. Stehlin)
The Third Apparition of the Angel, October of 1916
“Towards Fatima 2017” — Commentary of the Third Apparition of the Angel (by Fr. Stehlin)
The First Apparition of Our Lady, May 13, 1917
“Towards Fatima 2017” — First commentary of the First Apparition of Our Lady (by Fr. Stehlin)
“Towards Fatima 2017” — Second commentary of the First Apparition of Our Lady (by Fr. Stehlin)
“Towards Fatima 2017” (VII) — Between the 13 May and 13 June 1917 — Commentary by Fr. Stehlin
The Second Apparition of Our Lady, June 13, 1917
The Third Apparition of Our Lady, July 13, 1917
“Towards Fatima 2017” (X) — Between the 13 July and 19 August — Commentary by Fr. Stehlin
Fourth Apparition of Our Lady in Valinhos — August 19, 1917
“Towards Fatima 2017” (XI) — Commentary about Fourth Apparition (by Fr. K. Stehlin)
Fifth Apparition of Our Lady — September 13, 1917
“Towards Fatima 2017” (XII) — Commentary about Fifth Apparition (by Fr. K. Stehlin)
Sixth Apparition of Our Lady — October 13, 1917
“Towards Fatima 2017” (XIII) — Commentary about Sixth Apparition (by Fr. K. Stehlin)
Miracle of the sun — October 13, 1917
“Towards Fatima 2017” (XIV) — Commentary about miracle of the sun (by Fr. K. Stehlin)
“Towards Fatima 2017” (XV) — “To console God”, Bl. Francisco — by Fr. K. Stehlin
“Towards Fatima 2017” (XVI) — “To save souls”, Bl. Jacinta — by Fr. K. Stehlin
“Towards Fatima 2017” (XVII) — “Through the Immaculate Heart of Mary” – Lucy — by Fr. Stehlin
The list will be supplemented.
2. WILL AND HEART:
a) Daily, as often as possible, say ejaculatory prayers for the conversion of sinners, especially: "Jesus, Mary, I love You, save souls."
b) Daily, if possible at least three times, the prayer of the Angel of Fatima.
Prayer of the Angel of Fatima
c) Daily Rosary in the intentions of Our Lady of Fatima.
d) If possible, on the 13th of each month, fasting in the intentions of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (if that day is Sunday or feast of obligation, defer the fasting to the previous or following day).
e) Participate in all first Saturday devotions (Holy Communion, Confession during the month, Rosary, mediation on the 15 mysteries of the Rosary, in the spirit of reparation for the sins committed against the Immaculate Heart).
3. ACTION:
Zealous participation in the apostolate of the MI (distributing the Miraculous Medal, leaflets etc.)
If you try to practice these resolutions, you can be very sure, that the Immaculate Heart will accomplish in you Her promise in a very special manner this year of 2016: "My Immaculate Heart will be your refuge, and the way that leads you to God".
Fr. Karl Stehlin (Singapore, 4 January 2016)
Taken from letter No. 11 to the Knights of the Immaculata
We recommend also video conferences by Father Stehlin and the conference by Father Carlo Saa:
St. Maximillian Kolbe and the Immaculate Heart of Mary
St. Kolbe, Fatima, and personal Consecration
Conference on the Angel of Fatima by Father Saa
Conference on the 1st Apparition of Our Lady of Fatima by Father Saa
Conference on the 2st Apparition of Our Lady of Fatima by Father Saa
Conference on the 3st Apparition of Our Lady of Fatima by Father Saa
