Second Apparition

The second apparition took place in the Cova da Iria on June 13, 1917 (the Feast of St. Anthony of Padua). The news of the first apparition had spread to surrounding areas, and about 50 people were present. Our Lady appeared to the three children again, asking them to come there again on the thirteenth of the next month, pray the Rosary daily, and to learn to read. She told them she would tell them later what she wanted. Lucia asked her if Our Lady would take them to Heaven. Our Lady answered that she would be taking Francisco and Jacinta soon, but that Lucia would remain for some time. Jesus wished to use her in order to make Our Lady known and loved. He wanted to establish a devotion to Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart in the world. Our Lady told her “I promise salvation to those who embrace it, and these souls will be beloved of God like flowers arranged by me to adorn His throne.”