HOW IS THE THE OBJECT OF REPARATION? By Monsignor Charles M. Mangan ppearing to Sister our attention in this brief reflection. ALucia on February In his article entitled, “The Hearts of 15, 1926 at her Doro- and Mary and the Theology and thean Convent in Ponte- Practice of Reparation,” Monsignor Ar- vedra, Spain, the Child thur Burton Calkins offers a closer look Jesus asked whether at the reality of reparation to the Immacu- the veneration to the late Heart of Mary, identifying this repa- Immaculate Heart of ration as “the ‘consolation’ which we of- Mary, which Our Lady encouraged two fer to her Immaculate Heart for what our months earlier on December 10, 1925, sins have caused her to suffer for us.”2 Church tim a was being propagated. The sole surviv- Already in the second and third ap-

a ing Fatima seer, acknowledging that some paritions of Our Lady to the three little 3 ivi s ion of the Faithful were having difficulty in shepherds at Fatima do we see a sum- F D going to Confession on the First Saturday, mons to make reparation to the Im- humbly asked Our Lord if they would be maculate Heart of Mary. This call allowed eight days to fulfill this part of the of is further specified in the aforemen-

Five . The - tioned apparitions at Pontevedra, Spain. Man kindly replied: “Yes, even more time Reparation to the Most of te still if they receive Me in the state of grace Jesus has long been known, esteemed and rchdioce s an and have the intention of making repara- practiced by many Christians.4 By analo- A tion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.”1 gy, the Immaculate Heart of Mary, ever at Our Lord’s incredibly gracious response the side of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus to Sister Lucia reminds us of at least four due to her dignity as the Mother of God truths: 1.) Our God is tender and more and the Queen of the Universe, deserves understanding than we can imagine; innea p oli s repair for the offenses that have bruised it. 2.) receiving Holy Communion in the The notion of consolation is critical in M a postol state of grace, that is without any mor- understanding reparation to the Immacu- tal sin, is always and everywhere neces- and late Heart of Mary. We console and offer

A sary - there is no dispensation for this solace to the Immaculate Heart of Mary for

aul requirement; 3.) having the intention the sins that have gravely wounded it and to do something precedes the act itself . P for the abuse that it has unfairly suffered. t (another way to state this is that our S Certainly, Our Lady has not been choices, good or bad, begin deep within treated as is fitting, given her status as orld us); 4.) the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the sinless, Ever-Virgin Mother of God

A Canonically Approved Apostolate of the Catholic of the Apostolate Approved Canonically A like the Sacred Heart of Jesus, is an ob- who was assumed into Heaven and is W ject to which reparation is to be offered. now the and earth. It is this last truth that garners Continued on page 2

1 See http://www.rosary-center.org/firstsat.htm. As if that were not enough, Jesus further showed Sister Lucia His unspeakable mercy when He addressed the matter of those who forget to make the requisite intention: “They can do so at their next Confession, taking advantage of their first opportunity to go to Confession.” 2 http://www.christendom-awake.org/pages/united-hearts/reparation.htm, Part VI. 3 June 13, 1917 and July, 13 1917, respectively. 4 http://www.christendom-awake.org/pages/united-hearts/reparation.htm, Part III. 5 http://www.christendom-awake.org/pages/united-hearts/reparation.htm, Part VI. 6 Among motives for reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary that derive from the devotion known as the Holy Communion of Reparation to be made on the five First Saturdays, which Sister Lucia mentioned to her confessor, is atonement for the against Our Lady’s , her Perpetual Virginity, and her Divine Maternity and her Spiritual Maternity as well as for the sins of those who foster indifference and hatred against her in the hearts of children and for the sacrieges of those who outrage her in her holy images. IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SHINES ON NATION’S CAPITAL World Apostolate of Fatima unveils new U.S. statue at 40th annual D.C. event new statue of the Immaculate Heart visitations of the statue to Roman Cath- Aof Mary, personally blessed on olic dioceses and parishes in 2014. Oct. 23, 2013 in Rome by Fran- “Such tours have proven time and Board of Trustees cis for the United States, was unveiled again to be the catalyst for renewed inter- Spiritual Director at the 40th annual March for Life, Jan. est in devotions to Our Lady, in spread- Fr. John Gallas 22, 2014 in Washington, D.C. The ing the message of Fatima, and for ex- Ss. Peter & Paul, Loretto statue is designated to travel through- posing new generations of Catholics St. Thomas, Corcoran out the United States under the care of who are unaware of this element of our (763) 479-0535 the World Apostolate of Fatima, USA. Faith,” said David Carollo, executive The Portuguese-made wooden stat- director of the WAF USA. “By unveil- President ue will serve as a moving reminder of ing this image of Our Lady at the March Barb Ernster the messages of conversion and peace for Life, we continue to do the work Our St. Charles Borromeo, brought by Our Lady to the three shep- Lady of Fatima requested, which is to St. Anthony herd children in 1917 at Fatima, Por pray and make reparation for sin in this (612) 419-7677 tugal. The WAF also plans to begin increasingly challenging time in history.” Vice President Todd Ziesmer Holy Family, St. Louis Park (952) 404-1247 Secretary Sue Ryan Church of St. Mary, St. Paul (651) 434-5424 Treasurer Janice Hugo St. Augustine, St. Paul (952) 215-7078 Monsignor Mangan/Continued from Page 1 Board Members Sin is the outright refusal to rec- to the Heart of Jesus that He could see Mary Fier ognize the dominion of Christ the every act of “consolation” in the Beatific St. Agnes, St. Paul King and that of Mary the Queen. , so in an analogous manner, even (651) 450-6941 Monsignor Calkins trenchantly notes: if Our Lady did not have a specially in- In raising the topic of reparation of- fused knowledge in detail of the sins Mark Hugo fered to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, of men, she must have been aware in at St. Augustine, St. Paul a topic which emerges wth particular least a general way of our sins as well (952) 452-4205 exigency at Fatima in our own century, as our desire to offer her consolation.5 Anne Wegleitner we must keep in mind that because of Reparation to the Immaculate Heart St. John Neumann, Eagan Mary’s Immaculate Conception her of Mary is especially incumbent on those (651) 688-6743 was eminently sensitive to and capable who love Our Blessed Lady.6 May we of love and suffering: “how deeply must embrace it and never shirk from it, for it Kathleen O’Hern every torment of her Son have been im- forms, in a mystical way, part of the hymn St. Pius X, White Bear Lake pressed on her Immaculate Heart!” As of praise that we gladly sing to the Moth- (651) 426-9401 we noted in the case of reparation offered er of Jesus who now lives in Paradise. YOU CAN CHANGE THE WORLD - MARIAN CONGRESS 2014 By Barb Ernster hat a mar- on this topic, what it means, how Lady of Fatima is truly leading the Wvelous con- do we live it, and why does Our way for all of us. Her Immaculate cept that YOU can Lady and Our Lord want this of us? Heart is our refuge during these change the world. Dave Carollo will give an over- challenging times, and She will That is the hopeful view on what is happening on the Triumph over the evils of our day! message of Fatima national and international level Please plan to attend the Con- - it’s in our hands, as we prepare for the 100th an- gress and tell your friends and and with God’s grace real change niversary of the Fatima appa- family. This is the only Marian can happen. Our 2014 Marian ritions, and discuss our role in Congress in the Archdiocese, and Congress promises to be an inspir- hastening the Triumph of the Im- it is attracting many new people to ing and spiritually uplifting day, a maculate Heart, which we all await. the message of Fatima. The cost is great way to prepare for Lent. Bish- We also welcome the new statue $30, and includes a light breakfast op Pichè has graciously agreed to of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and boxed lunch. Youth (18 and celebrate Holy Mass, which opens that will begin traveling to dioces- younger and college students) are the Congress, and will stay after es around the United States, along especially encouraged to come for to lead us in a short reflection and with the Pilgrim Virgin Statue of a reduced price of $10, and there meditation on the theme of the Con- Our Lady of Fatima. This statue is no charge for Religious Sisters. gress. Have you made a personal was blessed by Pope Francis in Scholarships are also available. We consecration to the Immaculate Rome in October, and She led the welcome additional donations to help Heart of Mary and Sacred Heart of 2014 March for Life in Washing- cover the costs of the Congress and Jesus? Fr. John Gallas will speak ton, D.C. on our nation’s mall. Our our programs throughout the year.

BOARD HOPES TO EXPAND Vigil of Reparation Calendar VIGILS OF REPARATION PROGRAM he board of trustees has set a goal to are wonderful opportunities to spend an Friday, February 7 Tpromote the Vigils of Reparation as a entire evening in prayer and devotion to 7 - 10 p.m. primary means of spreading the message the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immacu- St. Jerome’s Church of Fatima and the Five First Saturdays late Heart of Mary making reparation 380 Roselawn Ave. East Devotion. Like the National Pilgrim Vir- for sinners and helping to save . St. Paul, MN 55117 gin Statue tour in which Our Lady visited The Vigils have evolved in the past Call Cynthia at 651-771-2221 host parishes around the Archdiocese, several years, namely going from an all- we would like to establish host parishes night schedule to one that ends at 1 a.m. Upcoming that will commit to having a Vigil at least Some Vigils end at 10 p.m. when cler- March (no vigil due to once a year, and schedule the calendar gy are not available to offer a Midnight Marian Congress on March 1) early so that it can be communicated ef- Mass. These shorter Vigils are perfect March 7 is available for a fectively. Our hope is to eventually have for a First Friday Vigil when the First First Friday Vigil several Vigils going on each month at Saturday lands on the previous week. parishes in and around St. Paul and Min- Please pray about whether you can join April - no vigil due to Lent neapolis. As such, we are forming a com- in this ministry to help spread devotion to and parish activities mittee of people who would be willing to the Sacred Heart and Immaculate Heart. May 2 -3 (parish location tbd) serve this effort. The heart of the Fati- Call Kathleen O’Hern at 651-426-9401. ma message is reparation. Theses vigils WORLD APOSTOLATE OF FATIMA NONPROFIT Archdiocesan Division St. Paul/Minneapolis ORGANIZATION 302 Fifth Avenue North U.S. POSTAGE South St. Paul, MN 55075 PAID POS Address Service Requested

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