The World Apostolate of Fatima / Blue Army Announces Global Effort Aimed at Offering 100 Million Prayers for Sanctity of Life in One Day

The Worldwide Fatima Sanctity of Life Day initiative endeavors to produce the largest day of organized prayer the world has ever seen. The expansive effort is aimed at offering 100 Million prayers to heaven on October 2, 2005 in support of the Sanctity of Life. This event begins a movement that intensifies worldwide efforts to spread and emphasize the importance of the message of Fatima to pray...and pray often to resolve the problems confronting today's society.

(PRWEB) June 10, 2005 -- The Blue Army, USA a member nation of The World Apostolate of Fatima/Blue Army, today announced an expansive effort aimed at offering 100 Million prayers to heaven on October 2, 2005 in support of the Sanctity of Life. The Worldwide Fatima Sanctity of Life Day initiative endeavors to produce the largest day of organized prayer the world has ever seen.

Part of the Catholic Church, the Apostolate is calling Catholics and non-Catholics alike to implement Our Lady of Fatima's message by praying on October 2, 2005. This worldwide event will spread Our Lady's plan for peace, which is focused on hard work, following the commandments and prayer, especially the Rosary. By joining together with over 40 Member Nations and those who work hard for the Sanctity of Life, the massive efforts result in the goal of sending 100 Million prayers to heaven from all corners of the world.

This event begins a movement that intensifies worldwide efforts to spread and emphasize the importance of the message of Fatima to pray...and pray often to resolve the problems confronting today's society.

"Together we will bring the message of Fatima to life for millions of people around the world, not just in big cities around the globe but also to tiny villages," said Michael La Corte, Executive Director. "We will spread the message of Fatima not just to those who pray regularly, but also to many of God's children who don't fully understand the power of Our Lady's message."

The world community is invited to visit www.bluearmy.com and register their pledge to pray the Rosary or according to their faith, on Worldwide Fatima Sanctity of Life Day. In registering their pledge, participants will be remembered in a Holy Mass at the Blue Army National Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Washington, NJ and in Fatima, Portugal. Each participant's name will be placed in Fatima at the site where the Apparitions took place. In addition, all visitors to www.bluearmy.com who register their pledge to say the Rosary or offer 20 minutes of prayer on October 2nd for the Sanctity of Life will be automatically entered into a special drawing to win a Free Spiritual Journey for four to Fatima, Portugal!

"We ask all humanity to encourage your Catholic and Non-Catholic friends, family and loved ones, to register their pledge and if possible attend one of our October 2nd events being held throughout the United States and the world. With your help, heaven will smile as it receives 100 Million prayers for the sanctity of life," continued Michael La Corte.

On October 2nd, Blue Army will also dedicate an inspirational monument Mary, Mother of the Life Within in Washington, NJ. Dr. Alan Keyes, one of the world's most notable Sanctity of Life Champions, will join with Father Andrew Apostoli, one of the most recognized speakers on the message of Fatima, to address the thousands of faithful. His Excellency Bishop Bootkoski, the local ordinary and the Spiritual Advisor for the Blue Army will dedicate the monument. Attendees will learn, pray, act on and spread Our Lady's message of salvation for the world.

Concurrent plans have been made to dedicate a second statue at the Shrine in Fatima Portugal, which will permanently reside at the Blue Army guesthouse Domus Pacis (House of Peace). Thousands will join key speakers and the International President of the World Apostolate of Fatima, Professor Americo Pablo Lopez Ortiz.

US Blue Army Divisions are also planning and working hard to make Fatima Sanctity of Life Day the world's biggest day of organized prayer, helping to transform the day into a way of life for many millions more.

About World Apostolate of Fatima / Blue Army Shrine:
The Blue Army, USA is the only "Our Lady of Fatima" Apostolate that is part of the Catholic Church. They are recognized as a "Private Association of the Faithful." As such, the Church reviews their publications and actions in regards to theological accuracy, faith and morals. No other Fatima organization maintains this status. The Blue Army began the World Apostolate of Fatima (WAF), an organization that has garnered motions by Pope John Paul II to be raised to the status of International "Public Association of the Faithful" a status granted to only about 11 other Catholic lay organizations.

To know more about The Worldwide Fatima Sanctity of Life Day and The World Apostolate of Fatima / Blue Army visit www.BlueArmy.com or call (908)689-1701.

For additional information pertaining to this announcement or to set up an interview reply to this email or contact:

Mr. John T. Peters, Dir. of Public Relations
(908) 689-1701 EXT. 22, jpeters@bluearmy.com or

Mr. Michael La Corte, Executive Director
(908) 689-1701 EXT. 16, mlacorte@bluearmy.com

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