Father Joe talks about Lucia, who's entire life was one of suffering and offering, as she made the redemptive sacrifice that was asked of all the visionaries. Lucia accepted God's plan for her, as we all should.
Jesus said, "Whoever wishes to come after Me, must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me" (Matthew 16:24).
Our Lady told the Fatima children that if Russia was consecrated to her Immaculate Heart, a new era of peace would dawn. In 1984 Pope John Paul II consecrated Russia and the world, and as Fr.