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Podcast: Archdiocese of Brisbane
Episode: A prayer to Our Lady of Aparecida - Let's Pray with Fr Francisco Evangelista (Oração a Nossa Senhora Aparecida)
Description: Our Lady of Aparecida, the beloved Patroness of Brazil, first revealed her presence on October 12, 1717. Three fishermen, struggling to find a catch, cast their nets and drew up a small statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary – first her body, then her head. On their third cast, their nets overflowed with fish. News of the miracle spread quickly and soon many came to venerate the Blessed Mother and pray the Holy Rosary in thanksgiving for her intercession. We invite you to listen and pray with Fr Francisco in Portuguese for the Feast of Our Lady of Aparecida, as he reminds us...