Mary's Message Much has been made of the supposed miracle at Fatima, where the image of Mary, mother of Jesus, appears, floating overhead.
Crowds form in awe, whispering to one another, and the local merchants clean up.
When one does not see the image of Mary, one is told their faith is not strong enough. Since the vast majority coming to the site have their lives wrapped in Catholic doctrine, they come prepared to see something, and see something they do. They believe so, and chalk up any distortions in the image to the angle, their tired eyes, the weather, or whatever. Any explanation but lack of faith is preferable. The eyes see what the heart hopes to see.