And as they came up to look into the coffin to view the remains of the church that was dead, what they saw in the coffin was a full-length mirror. . . He really got his point across. Needless to say, the life of a parish is dependent on the people within it, on their good will, cooperation, enthusiasm, and most of all, their faith. And faith is dead, Our Lady says elsewhere, if it is not nourished with prayer. This is the ultimate foundation and motivation behind all good works in our individual lives and, of course, in our parishes.
Priests are usually very pleased when parishioners take such initiatives.
Little children, you do not know how to live in the grace of God, which is why I call you all anew to carry the word of God in your heart and in your mind. Little children, place Sacred Scripture in a visible place in your family home - and read and live it. Teach your children, for if you are not an example to them, they will stray into godlessness. Reflect and pray, for then God will be born in your heart and your heart will be joyous. And for the second time in the course of the apparitions, she asks that it be put in a visible place in our homes so we will remember to do it.