Flashback: The Consecration of Russia is Not Accomplished
For over 70 years, Sister Lucy of Fatima has maintained constancy on the exact conditions Heaven demanded for the Consecration of Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary to bring about the conversion of "that poor nation". However, a communiqué issued on December 20, 2001, by the Vatican Information Service (VIS) reported an alleged interview with Sister Lucy, countering decades of testimony, with the claim that "the consecration that Our Lady desired was accomplished in 1984 and was accepted by Heaven".
It Doesn't Add Up
Questions arise from Archbishop Bertone's interview with Sister Lucy. The fundamental query remains unaddressed: if the 1984 Consecration of the world fulfilled Heaven’s desire, why has Russia not shown the promised conversion?
The Latest Reported News of Sister Lucy
By John Vennari
In the Archbishop's interview, notable omission of critical questions and apparent contradictions to Sister Lucy's prior assertions have given rise to skepticism.
"Gently Debunked the Fatima Cult"
The Ratzinger/Bertone document accompanying the release of the vision of the Third Secret in 2000 suggested that Sister Lucy’s vision might have been influenced by images seen in devotional books. This insinuation adds to the ambiguity and continues to fuel dispute among those who uphold the traditional Fatima message.
The 1984 Consecration
New testimonial changes assert that the consecration requested and accomplished in 1984 by Pope John Paul II met the conditions set by Our Lady. This claim contradicts earlier testimonies from Sister Lucy that specifically emphasized the requirement for Russia to be consecrated by name, in unity with all the bishops of the world.
Over Half a Century of Consistency: Russia Must be Consecrated by Name
Historical accounts from 1946, and subsequent reaffirmations by Sister Lucy, consistently indicate that Our Lady asked for the specific consecration of Russia, not the world. This persistent clarity stands in stark contrast to the recent claims attributed to Sister Lucy, leading to fervent discussions within Catholic circles.
In light of the controversy surrounding the Consecration of Russia and the contradicting reports regarding Sister Lucy's statements, traveling, either physically or through historical exploration, to the sanctuaries related to the Fatima events echoes a pilgrimage of faith and a quest for truth. Just as Pope Benedict XVI's solemn visits to the tomb of Saint Celestine V might be considered symbolic journeys reflecting deeper spiritual and ecclesiastical considerations, so too might a faithful's journey to Fatima represent a personal voyage towards understanding the complexities of faith and the essence of the Marian messages.