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.
Father Joe discusses the Eucharistic prayer given by an angel to the Fatima visionaries that's remarkably similar to a prayer later given to St. Faustina.
With Father Joe Roesch, MIC. Father Stanislaus Papczynski (1607-1701) was an esteemed theologian, philosopher, and preacher.
Jesus said, "Whoever wishes to come after Me, must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me" (Matthew 16:24).