Prayer for Intercession .The Blessed Virgin Mary appeared in a small Portuguese village in 1917. What she said changed the world.
Millions of Catholics — and even non-believers — have turned to Our Lady of Fatima for peace, healing, and hope. Her message was simple. Pray the Rosary. Repent. Make sacrifices. And trust in the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Who Is Our Lady of Fatima?
Our Lady of Fatima is a title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary following her apparitions in Fatima, Portugal, between May and October 1917.
She appeared to three poor shepherd children — Lucia dos Santos (age 10), Francisco Marto (age 9), and Jacinta Marto (age 7) — at a place called the Cova da Iria.
Her Feast Day is May 13th — the date of the first apparition.
The Angel of Peace: What Happened Before the Apparitions (1916)?
A full year before Our Lady appeared, an Angel of Peace — believed by many to be the Archangel Michael — visited Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta three times in 1916.
He called himself the Angel of Portugal. He came to prepare the children spiritually.
In his first visit (Spring 1916), he taught them the Pardon Prayer:
“My God, I believe, I adore, I hope and I love Thee! I ask pardon for those who do not believe, do not adore, do not hope and do not love Thee.”
The Six Apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima (1917)
The six apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima in 1917 brought powerful messages of repentance, prayer, and hope to the world.
These sacred encounters continue to inspire faith, calling believers to trust in divine mercy and spiritual renewal.
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First Apparition — May 13, 1917
A flash of bright light appeared above a tree in the Cova da Iria. Within the light stood a beautiful Lady dressed in white, holding a Rosary.
She told the children she had come from Heaven. She asked them to return on the 13th of each month for six consecutive months.
Her first request was clear: pray the Rosary daily for world peace.
This is why she is also called Our Lady of the Rosary.
Second Apparition — June 13, 1917
During this visit, Our Lady made a heartbreaking prophecy. Francisco and Jacinta would go to Heaven soon. Lucia would remain on earth to spread devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
She also revealed a new prayer — the Decade Prayer — to be added after each decade of the Rosary:
“Oh My Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of Hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who have most need of Thy mercy.”
Third Apparition — July 13, 1917 (The Three Secrets)
Around 5,000 people gathered on the hill that day — though only the children could see and speak with Our Lady.
Before performing any miracle, Our Lady spread her hands and showed the children a terrifying vision of Hell. Lucia later described it as a sea of fire where souls fell like burning embers.
Fourth Apparition — August 19, 1917
The children never made it to the Cova da Iria on August 13th. A local government official — hostile to the apparitions — had them jailed and threatened to boil them alive in oil if they did not reveal the Three Secrets.
The children refused. They would rather die than break their promise to Our Lady.
Our Lady appeared to them in a different location on August 19th, reaffirming her messages and asking them to continue praying and making sacrifices.
Fifth Apparition — September 13, 1917
Over 30,000 people gathered at the Cova da Iria. Witnesses reported seeing a miraculous shower of white petals falling from the sky — which dissolved before touching the ground.
Our Lady again urged the Rosary and prayer for peace.
Sixth and Final Apparition — October 13, 1917 (The Miracle of the Sun)
This is the most documented miracle in modern Catholic history.
70,000 people gathered in the pouring rain — believers and skeptics alike, including atheist journalists sent to debunk the story.
Then the sun returned to its place. And in a matter of seconds, every person’s soaking wet clothing was completely dry.
What Happened to the Three Children?
Francisco Marto died on April 4, 1919, at just 11 years old — a victim of the Spanish influenza epidemic.
Jacinta Marto died on February 20, 1920, at age 9 — also from illness. She had offered her suffering willingly as penance for sinners.
Sister Lucia dos Santos entered religious life, continued receiving visions, and wrote the famous Memoirs of Sister Lucia — the most detailed account of the Fatima apparitions. She lived until 2005, witnessing her cousins’ beatification in 2000.
All the Fatima Prayers — Complete Guide
These are the authentic Fatima prayers given by the Angel of Peace and by Our Lady herself. They are prayers of faith, reparation, and intercession.
The Pardon Prayer
(Given by the Angel of Peace, Spring 1916)
My God, I believe, I adore, I hope and I love Thee! I ask pardon for those who do not believe, do not adore, do not hope and do not love Thee.
The Eucharistic Prayer (Angel’s Prayer)
(Given by the Angel of Peace, Autumn 1916)
Most Holy Trinity — Father, Son and Holy Spirit — I adore Thee profoundly. I offer Thee the most precious Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ, present in all the tabernacles of the world, in reparation for the outrages, sacrileges, and indifferences whereby He is offended. And through the infinite merits of His Most Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I beg of Thee the conversion of poor sinners.
The Decade Prayer (Fatima Prayer)
(Given by Our Lady, July 1917)
Oh My Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of Hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who have most need of Thy mercy.
The Sacrifice Prayer
(Given by Our Lady, July 1917)
Oh my Jesus, I offer this for love of Thee, for the conversion of sinners, and in reparation for the sins committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
The Novena Prayer to Our Lady of Fatima
(9-Day Novena Prayer)
O Most Holy Virgin Mary, Queen of the most holy Rosary, you were pleased to appear to the children of Fatima and reveal a glorious message. We implore you, inspire in our hearts a fervent love for the recitation of the Rosary. By meditating on the mysteries of the redemption that are recalled therein, may we obtain the graces and virtues that we ask, through the merits of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer. Amen.
The 3-Day Miracle Prayer to Our Lady of Fatima
What is the 3-day miracle prayer that never fails?
Most Holy Virgin, who pleased God so much that you merited to be the Mother of His Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, look upon me with mercy. I implore your powerful intercession for (mention your need).
O Lady of Fatima, you asked us to pray, to sacrifice, and to trust in your Immaculate Heart. With that trust, I bring this intention before you today. Present it to your Son, who never refuses you.
I promise to honor you, to pray the Rosary, and to offer up my sufferings in reparation for sin. Hear me, O Mother, and intercede for me.
Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us. Amen.
A Short Simple Daily Prayer to Our Lady of Fatima
What is a very short simple prayer to Our Lady of Fatima?
Not every prayer needs to be long. Our Lady’s message was simple. And sometimes the shortest words carry the most faith.
Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us. Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for us. Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.
Or even simply:
O My Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of Hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who have most need of Thy mercy.
Why Our Lady of Fatima’s Message Matters More Than Ever in 2026
Our Lady warned of wars. She warned of the spread of moral error across nations. She warned that if people did not pray and repent, there would be consequences.
Our Lady’s Peace Plan from Heaven has not expired. It is more urgent now than it was in 1917.
She said: “If what I say to you is done, many souls will be saved and there will be peace.”
Questions
What is the powerful prayer of Our Lady of Fatima?
It asks for Our Lady’s intercession before God for your specific need. Pray it with faith, mention your intention, and close with “Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us.” The full prayer is included in this article above.
What is the 3-day miracle prayer that never fails?
The 3-day miracle prayer to Our Lady of Fatima is an urgent intercessory prayer prayed over three consecutive days. It combines trust in Our Lady’s closeness to Christ, an offering of sacrifice, and a specific intention laid before her Immaculate Heart.
What is the special prayer to Our Lady?
The special prayer most associated with Our Lady of Fatima is the Decade Prayer: “Oh My Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of Hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who have most need of Thy mercy.”
What are the Fatima prayers?
The Fatima prayers are a set of prayers given to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, by the Angel of Peace (1916) and by Our Lady (1917). They include: the Pardon Prayer, the Eucharistic Prayer (Angel’s Prayer), the Decade Prayer, the Sacrifice Prayer, and the Novena Prayer to Our Lady of Fatima. All five prayers are fully written out in this guide.
What is a very short simple prayer to Our Lady of Fatima?
The shortest and most complete prayer to Our Lady of Fatima is: “Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us. Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for us. Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.”
Lina Henderson is the author and admin of Strength Prayer, sharing faith-based guidance, meaningful prayers, and calm reflections to inspire trust, hope, and spiritual strength through simple, human words.