The Blessed Virgin Mary appeared in 1917 to three children in the little village of Fatima, Portugal. She told them to pray the Rosary for peace, for sinners, for World War I to end, and for the conversion of Russia.
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Our Lady of Fatima Novena
Our Lady of Fatima Novena Prayer
(Pray each day for 9 days.)
Most Holy Virgin, who deigned to come to Fatima to reveal to the three little shepherds the treasures of graces hidden in the recitation of the Rosary, inspire our hearts with a sincere love of this devotion, so that by meditating on the mysteries of our redemption that are recalled in it, we may gather the fruits and obtain the conversion of sinners, the conversion of Russia and this favor which I so earnestly seek,
(mention your request)
which I ask of thee in this novena, for the greater Glory of God, for thine own honor and for the good of all people. Amen.
Then pray the… Our Father, Hail Mary Glory Be (three times each)
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