A secret, divided in three parts (thus, known as the "three secrets") was entrusted by Our Lady to the three shepherds, and kept in writing by Sr. Lucia, who became a Carmelite nun. The first two ...

"Martyrdom is the supreme witness given to the truth of the faith: it means bearing witness even unto death. The martyr bears witness to Christ who died and rose, to whom he is united by charity.

The greeting of the angel Gabriel opens this prayer. It is God himself who, through his angel, greets Mary. The grace with which Mary is filled is the presence of him who is the source of all grace.