ALMOST 150 people attended Australia Needs Fatima’s first seminar held in Perth on April 27.
ANF volunteer Paul Folley delivered a talk on the message of Fatima before updating those present on the recent work and campaigns of the organisation.
Mr Folley said although the Fatima messages took place almost a century ago, they remain relevant in today’s world.
“The Rosary from the very beginning was a very important part of the message of Fatima … Our Lady loves the Rosary,” he said.
“In this day and age, that so proclaims the independence of mankind from God … I believe Fatima is more relevant to us than ever.”
Mr Folley encouraged Catholics to make themselves aware of the messages of Fatima and to take them on board.
“Our Lady came to teach us and to remind us what happens when we don’t follow God’s law,” he said.
“Our Lady asked us to pray and offer sacrifices for the salvation of souls.”
In 2012, ANF distributed some 2.5 million flyers around Australia, through the media, parishes and on the streets.
“Our objective is to get the message of Fatima out to as many Australians as possible in every part of the country,” Mr Folley said.
“We dedicate ourselves to getting that message out to people, because through that message many people will come, and are coming, to know about Our Lady … and she is a sure and safe path to heaven.”
ANF president Mark Halliday said he received about 320 responses to invitations to attend the seminar but the venue could only accommodate 150.
“We will be coming back again shortly to do a second presentation, hopefully within the next two months,” he said.
“The response from people in Perth was quite amazing.”
Australia Needs Fatima was launched in 1996 and has more than 8,000 members around Australia, including about 900 in WA.