# Chaplet of Our Lady of Fatima and Prayers for Annette
*2022-05-09*

> Bill and John lead a chaplet honoring Our Lady of Fatima, interweave the Divine Mercy prayers, and lift up a special intention for their friend Annette, who is battling stage‑four breast cancer.

## Opening and the Chaplet of Our Lady of Fatima

We began with the sign of the cross and invoked the Holy Trinity. Then we recited the opening prayer of the Chaplet of Our Lady of Fatima:

“O God, come to my aid; Lord, make haste to help me. Glory be to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning. Amen.”

We followed with the Apostles’ Creed, affirming our belief in God the Father, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, forgiveness of sins, and the resurrection of the body.

The first mystery of Fatima asks the Virgin Mary, who appeared on the Holy Mountain, to teach us to withdraw in prayer, to love prayer and meditation, and to listen to the Lord’s voice. We concluded the opening with a Hail Mary and a prayer to Our Lady of Fatima.

## Prayer for the Souls in Purgatory

We prayed for the souls in purgatory, especially those nearest to the entrance of glory, that they may be released without delay and praise God forever. The prayer was offered in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

## Divine Mercy Prayer and the Our Father

We recited the Divine Mercy Chaplet, invoking Jesus as the source of life and mercy:

“O Font of Life, source of divine mercy, pour out your mercy upon the whole world. O Blood and Water, fountain of mercy, we trust in you.”

We then prayed the Our Father, the Hail Mary, and a brief Psalm of trust, asking God for forgiveness and protection from temptation.

## Special Intention: Annette’s Healing

Bill shared that a former co‑worker, Annette, is undergoing chemotherapy for stage‑four breast cancer. The hosts lifted her up to the Lord, asking that Christ’s merciful heart draw her into the light of the Church and grant her healing:

“Eternal Father, turn your merciful gaze upon those who have strayed from your Church. May your boundless mercy bring them back to the unity of the Body of Christ.”

They repeated a heartfelt plea for Annette and all who suffer from serious illness, trusting in Christ’s passion and resurrection.

## Closing Prayer and Final Blessing

The episode concluded with a prayer for endless mercy, asking God to increase His compassion in us, especially in difficult moments. Bill reminded listeners of the Gospel story of the woman who touched Jesus’ cloak and was healed by her faith, urging all to place their hope in Christ.

He asked listeners to keep Annette and all cancer patients in their prayers, to share the podcast, and to reach out via email with any prayer requests.

*Even in the darkest trials, we are called to trust in Christ’s infinite mercy and to pray fervently for one another.*