I had visited Fatima Sanctuary in Portugal before. I remember that it was during the month of May when it became very busy with pilgrims fulfilling their promises. I knew that even the Pope was there before. I know its story since I was a child. It says that what is called 'Our Lady' (Jesus' Mother) appeared there to three children who were tending their flock. I do not know the veracity of this story, but it really does not matter. What I wanted to witness was the faith practice of those who go there to fulfill any promise they made whenever they asked 'Our Lady'' to intercede before Jesus who intercedes before God, as they believe, to heal themselves or one of their dear ones or to resolve any other problem. Jesus said in the Bible in the book of John chapter 14, verse 6 : "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me'. So, I wondered why people were addressing 'Our Lady' when they most needed to pray to God.

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