About this Event

Father Emmerich Vogt, OP, returns to Sts. Peter and Paul Church to reflect on the role of Mary in salvation history. In that context, he will explore what the message of Our Lady of Fatima means for us Catholics today.

He will consider what it means for the individual Catholic to belong to a Church which on earth is called “The Church Militant.” Practically speaking, how does a Catholic fight against demonic evil?

The weapon against evil stressed at every apparition of our Lady to the children of Fatima is the Rosary. How is it that the Rosary is such a powerful force against the demonic evil we see daily in the news, evil that seems to be overtaking our formerly Christian cultures?

The Church, like a nation, must defend herself and her faith. She must fight for the truth and for the salvation of souls. But each member of the Church must possess a fighting spirit that is never severed from the greatest commandment: Love. For God Himself is love, and love never wishes evil upon its enemies.

The conference will be preceded by Mass at 8 a.m., with time for coffee and crumpets. All are welcome to these Passiontide talks to prepare well for Easter.