The Five First Saturday Devotion is a special request made by Our Lady of Fatima to Lucia in Pontevedra, Spain.
Our Lady said to her: “Look, My daughter, at My Heart, surrounded by thorns with which ungrateful men pierce Me at every moment with their blasphemies and ingratitude.
You, at least, seek to console Me, and tell them that all those who for five consecutive months, on the first Saturday, go to confession, receiving Holy Communion afterwards, pray a rosary, and keep Me company for 15 minutes meditating on the 15 mysteries of the rosary, with the intention of giving Me relief, I promise to assist them at the hour of death with all the graces necessary for the salvation of these souls.”
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What does Mary ask for the
First Saturday Devotion?
- ConfessionSacramental confession may be received within eight days before or after the reception of Communion, provided the communicant is in a state of grace for Communion.
- CommunionThe reception of Communion does not need to be part of a Mass.
- Prayer of the Rosary.
- Meditation for fifteen minutes on the fifteen mysteries of the rosary.This should be done in addition to the time dedicated to praying the rosary.
This Five First Saturday Devotion invites Catholics to step forward and make an act of reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary for our sins and those of the whole world, for there is much evil in the world.
Confession
In a world where some Catholics question its relevance and where the notion of direct forgiveness from God prevails, Jesus has given us a priceless gift. This sacrament not only repairs our relationship with the Divine but also promotes unity within the Body of Christ, the Church.
At the heart of the Sacrament of Reconciliation is recognizing sin as a barrier between oneself and God. This recognition is not a condemnation but a path to forgiveness. The sacrament provides a structured and tangible way for Catholics to express repentance, seek forgiveness, and receive guidance for spiritual growth. It is a powerful encounter with God’s mercy and love, a reminder that no sin is beyond redemption.
Here you can read more about the Sacrament of Confession.
Communion
The Holy Eucharist is the most essential sacrament because we receive Christ’s Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity through it. Many graces come to us when we receive Communion, for it is an intimate encounter with Christ in which we receive Him in our bodies so that we may be more completely assimilated into Him.
Just as our bodies need food, our souls also require spiritual nourishment. Attending Mass provides us with the Body and Blood of Christ, the Word of God, and His teaching and guidance that equip us to face the challenges of our daily lives.
The Holy Mass is where we encounter the living Christ in the Eucharist. As St. John Paul II said, “The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life.” Through the Eucharist, we participate in the Body and Blood of Jesus, allowing us to draw close to Him profoundly and intimately.
Read more about the importance of Mass and Communion.
Rosario
The Rosary is the most powerful weapon we Catholics have.
With it we can invoke Mary when we are struggling with temptations or when we need her intercession. Here are some famous sayings of Saints about this powerful prayer:
“He who prays his Rosary every day will never go astray.
This is a statement I would sign with my blood. ” – St. Louis de Montfort.
“If you desire peace in your heart, in your home and in your country, gather every night to pray the Rosary.
Do not allow a single day to pass without praying it, no matter how burdened you are with worries and labors. ” – Pope Pius XI.
“Our Lady has never denied me a grace through the recitation of the rosary.” – St. Padre Pio.
Meditation
To help you stay focused during your meditation time, here are some videos with meditations on the mysteries of the rosary.
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Remember that Our Mother welcomes you with open arms and listens to your sincere prayers! Use the Catholic Mass Times app on your cell phone to find churches with Mass, Confession, and Adoration schedules wherever you are to keep the promise of the first Saturday devotion.