One Day – 100,000,000 Prayers

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2^ND WAS THE LARGEST DAY OF ORGANIZED PRAYER THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN

Bishop Bootkoski, Fr. Andrew Apostoli and Dr. Alan Keyes Addressed Thousands in NJ – 170,000 Gather in Fatima - Millions More Prayed at Other Events Worldwide

October 3, 2005 – Washington, NJ – Citizens of all faiths gathered to pray for sanctity of life on Sunday, October 2, 2005 on Worldwide Fatima Sanctity of Life Day in locations around the world and 100 million prayers were sent to heaven.

The World Apostolate of Fatima / Blue Army has, for the past year, been organizing Worldwide Fatima Sanctity of Life Day. People of all faiths rallied from around the world to confront the evils of war, abortion, terrorism, genocide, child slavery, assisted suicide, and other situations with prayer. The culmination of all the planning took place yesterday at the Blue Army Shrine in Washington NJ as well as many other World Apostolate of Fatima / Blue Army sponsored events at locations around the USA and in over 40 countries throughout the world.

Millions of people from around the world joined together in prayer. “It was indeed a glorious day” said Michael La Corte, Executive Director of the organization. “Hard work coupled with the power of prayer will lead to the ultimate triumph – peace on earth! It is encouraging to know that our heavenly Father listens and responds to our needs. So, for twenty minutes yesterday we asked people from around the world to raise their hearts to heaven in humility, and ask for help from above,” La Corte continued.

Four thousand people were on hand to listen to renowned speakers including Bishop Bootkoski of Metuchen, NJ, Fr. Andrew Apostoli, well known from EWTN and pro-life champion and former presidential candidate Dr. Alan Keyes. After the uplifting speeches, Christian Artist Tony Melendez had everyone on their feet and singing. Bishop Bootkoski also blessed the Sanctity of Life statue “Mary, Mother of the Life Within.”

Other World Apostolate of Fatima / Blue Army events took place on the same day. One hundred seventy thousand people gathered in Fatima for the blessing of a second “Mary, Mother of The Life Within” statue. Thousands more were on hand in California to listen to the encouraging words of Mike Galloway, president and founder of CatholicOnline.com. Dozens of other events of similar magnitude were held from Arizona to Vermont and from Argentina to Switzerland. “The world finally has a unified voice for the Sanctity of Life and a unified approach through hard work and prayer. We’re already gearing up for next year’s October 1^st Worldwide Fatima Sanctity of Life Day” said La Corte. Photos of some of the world events can be found at www.bluearmy.com .

ABOUT THE WORLD APOSTOLATE OF FATIMA / BLUE ARMY: The 58 year old World Apostolate of Fatima / Blue Army, USA is recognized by the Catholic Church as a Private Association of the Faithful.” As such, the Church reviews their publications and actions in regards to theological accuracy, faith and morals. More information can be found at www.bluearmy.com.

To know more about The Worldwide Fatima Sanctity of Life Day and The World Apostolate of Fatima / Blue Army contact John T. Peters.

PHOTOS:
A) 170,000 Gather in Fatima for Worldwide Fatima Sanctity of Life Day. 
B) John T. Peters and former presidentail candidate Dr. Alan Keyes in Washington, NJ.