Father Joe tells how Francisco was a "little contemplative"; he would retreat to the attic of his house to escape the crowds, be quiet, and listen to God.All of us need to be alone and to pray at times, as Jesus did often.

Father Joe Roesch unpacks the Angel of Fatima's directive to the visionaries to continually offer up  prayers and sacrifices to God. For us, prayers and sacrifices can have infinite value so long as they are united with love and a desire to fulfill the will of God.

Lucia's simple country home reminds Father Joe of St. Faustina's home. Both young girls received a beautiful formation from their loving family, encouraged by their parents in their faith as preparation for whatever God had in store for them.