The First Five Saturdays Devotion
MyPrayerTower Team
March 29, 2024
7 min read
Blessings...
Blessings...
At Fatima, Our Lady told the shepherd children that God wished to establish in the world devotion to her Immaculate Heart. In 1925, she appeared to Lucia (now a postulant) to explain exactly what this meant.
For five consecutive months, on the first Saturday, we must do four things with the intention of making reparation for the offenses against the Immaculate Heart of Mary:
This can be done within 8 days before or after, provided you are in a state of grace when receiving Communion.
Also known as the Communion of Reparation. Offer it for the insults Mary receives.
Ideally, meditate on the mysteries of the Rosary.
Separate from the Rosary, spend 15 minutes meditating on one or more mysteries of the Rosary with the intention of keeping her company.
There are five main offenses against the Immaculate Heart:
To those who faithfully practice this devotion, Mary promises "to assist them at the hour of death with all the graces necessary for the salvation of their souls."
This is a beautiful way to console our Mother and secure the grace of a holy death.