Expert: Charlie B - 3/4/2009

Question
who did our lady of fatima appear to

Answer
Marie,
Thanks for your question.  The true story of the miracles that occured in Portugal during the difficult times right before World War 1 is one of the reasons for my conversion from a Protestant to Catholicism.

In almost all cases of apparitions -- this one witnessed by over 10,000 in the spinning sun in the sky -- involve 9-13 year old children.  Why?  Because of their pure innocence and age of reason (after 7 years old) and deep, unblemished faith.  Innocence enables great things.

Here's several, free sources to learn more:
http://www.fatima.org/

http://www.sacred-destinations.com/portugal/fatima-shrine-of-our-lady-of-fatima....

A book recommendation: http://www.amazon.com/Our-Lady-Fatima-William-Walsh/dp/0385028695

Of special note to many Catholics are the "secrets" bestowed upon the three visionaries.  See http://www.pfo.org/revealed.htm for a fairly accurate representation.

Another source of the Vatican's comments/interpretation on the secrets is:
http://goodnewspirit.com/fatima-prophecy.htm

God bless,
Charlie