Bertha Petit and the Sorrowful Heart: A Hidden Prelude to Fatima
In this episode of Fatima Today, Barb Ernster and Katie Moran introduce you to Bertha Petit, a Belgian mystic whose profound revelations about the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary—received between 1910 and 1942—anticipate and beautifully complement the Fatima message. Discover how Our Lord revealed to her the significance of Mary’s sorrowful heart, the call for worldwide consecration, and how this devotion is central to Heaven’s plan for peace.
Through consecration—personal, national, and global—we take part in a divine mission.
Draw near to Mary’s Heart and join God’s plan to renew the world through love and sacrifice.
🎧 Listen now, reflect, and share the message of peace through the Immaculate Heart.
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The June 13 Apparition: The Call to Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
In this episode of Fatima Today, hosts Barb Ernster and Katie Moran take a deep dive into the powerful events of the June 13, 1917 apparition at Fatima. This pivotal moment revealed the mission to spread devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, especially entrusted to Lucia. Hear how the Blessed Mother gave us the promise of salvation, called for personal conversion, and offered her Heart as a refuge and guide for all souls.
We also discuss the significance of this devotion in light of the Sacred Heart and Immaculate Heart feast days, highlight the Shrine’s upcoming events, and share insights from the biography Pathway Under the Gaze of Mary.
💙 Discover the refuge of Mary’s Heart—and help spread this devotion to a world in need.
🔗 Visit bluearmy.com to learn more and join us at the Shrine!
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How to Do the First Saturday Devotion — And Why It Matters
Barb Ernster and Katie Moran break down the simple steps of the First Saturday Devotion and answer the most common questions people have. Discover why it’s so powerful, what makes it urgent today, and how it ties to the Triumph of the Immaculate Heart. Learn about the Great Promise Passport and Treasures of FSD to help you stay on track.
Start your First Saturdays now and help bring peace to the world.
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Eastern Marian Devotions and the Message of Fatima
In this episode of Fatima Today, hosts Barb Ernster and Katie Moran explore the rich Marian devotions of the Eastern Church. They discuss the Akathist Hymn to the Theotokos and the deep veneration of the Mother of God under the title of “Protection.” The conversation highlights the miraculous Icon of Our Lady of Mariapovch, which began shedding tears in 1670 and now resides in the Cathedral of St. Stephen in Vienna, with copies in Hungary and at a shrine in Cleveland, Ohio.
Katie also shares the story of the apparitions of Our Lady of Hrushiv in Ukraine on May 12, 1914, where the Blessed Mother warned of Russia becoming godless and pleaded for the rosary—drawing a powerful connection to the message of Fatima.
The episode concludes with a reflection on four beloved icons traditionally attributed to St. Luke: Our Lady of Vladimir in Russia, Our Lady of Czestochowa in Poland, Salus Populi Romani in Rome’s Basilica of St. Mary Major, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help in the Church of St. Alphonsus Liguori. These sacred images testify to the enduring love and protection of the Blessed Mother across East and West.
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Marian Devotions for the Fatima Season
Barb Ernster and Katie Moran share powerful ways to grow closer to the Blessed Mother during the Fatima season. Learn about the Rosary, the Miraculous Medal, the Brown Scapular, the Seven Sorrows, the Little Office of Mary, and more. Visit BlueArmyShrine.com or our YouTube and Facebook pages to watch the May 13 celebration from the Blue Army Shrine. Let this season be a time to deepen your love for Our Lady.
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