Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine has everyone on edge. Putin’s been taunting the country for weeks reminding the people of previous days of terror. His unpredictability and bullying make us wonder how far he will go. Could the invasion of one small country lead to an all-out world war?
We can’t turn our backs on the Ukraine, or anywhere else. From a selfish standpoint, what effects one, effects all, in one way or another. In addition, we know the Ukrainian people. In this technologically, interconnected world, we know people across the globe through online chatting, news coverage, and business dealings. We may even be neighbors, coworkers, or related to them.
The Virgin Mary says there is a way to prevent war. World peace is possible, and Mary explained how it could be achieved. She clearly spelled out a plan in 1917 in Fatima, Portugal through a series of apparitions to three young shepherd children: ten-year-old Lucia dos Santos, nine-year old Francisco Marto, and seven-year-old Jacinta Marto.
Mary’s peace plan consists of specific instructions, but overall, her point was to pray, and to pray unceasingly. In particular, she instructed to pray the rosary every day.
“The rosary is a path to peace because it promotes peace within us, and that peace reflects on everyone we encounter. The rhythmic sequence of prayers is very calming and allows us to meditate more fully on the life of Jesus. It draws us closer to Christ because it is Christ-centered. And where Christ is, there is peace.” (Excerpt from Fatima at 100. Fatima Today)
At that time, the world was at war (WWI), and Mary warned that if we didn’t change our ways, a greater war would result. We know, in fact, that a greater war (WWII) did occur resulting in the loss of more lives and destruction.
Mary’s peace plan is as important today as ever. We don’t have to sit by and watch the pain and destruction across the globe while hopelessly ringing our hands. We can take action in a real way, because prayer works.
We can pray in our own way or pick up those rosary beads. Praying the rosary only takes about 15-20 minutes. Isn’t that investment of your time worth personal and world peace?
*For more information on how to pray the rosary, read The Rosary Prayer by Prayer available from Amazon.com, ACTA Publications, and my website.
Midwest Mary 
I am scared but keep praying and reminding my church family to do the same
Becky, we know Jesus repeatedly said not to fear. We have to put our trust in the Lord. Love to you, my friend.
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I hope these dark times pass soon. Let’s all stay united despite what our politicians and leaders say. That is the least we can do to prevent a world war. Thanks for sharing this Mary.
Thank you, Aahna.
I don’t have a rosary but I have my prayers that I know from home, my home country bordering Ukraine actually. I have lit up a candle every day these days and I have sent thoughts of peace and calm towards Ukraine. I’ll keep on doing this daily, strong thoughts of peace are helping and we must focus on seeing no more violence in Europe and also in the world. We cannot grow as nations with violence and crime but with respect and wisdom. A message in my tea-bag these days has said: “Kindness is the light of life” – let this light stay in our lives and help us send kind thoughts there where they are mostly needed. Peace for Ukraine and foe all of us!
All prayers are powerful. Thank you for contributing to the peace and love in this world. May that peace and love always be with you.