The Promise of Fatima: One Hundred Years of History, Mystery and Faith - Paperback

by Paul F. Caranci (Author)

Great nations were declaring war against other nations. Bosnian rebels were plotting the overthrow of the Serbian government. Foreign leaders were regular targets of assassination. Religious freedom was under attack. The Catholic faith was being oppressed. World order hung in the balance. And against this hostile backdrop, three humble shepherd children were witness to a series of improbable visions that were destined to change the world. Near the majestic fields of Cova da Iria, in a pasture owned by the dos Santos family near the village of Fatima, Portugal, a woman who shone more brilliant than the sun, simply and dramatically appeared. For six consecutive months, the woman, who identified herself only as "Our Lady of the Rosary," would reveal messages so poignant and urgent that this extraordinary occurrence has grown into a worldwide devotion that continues to thrive to this very day. Now, with the perspective of one hundred years of history and controversy, historian Paul F. Caranci retells the story presenting a unique hour-by-hour, day-by-day account of the events surrounding the appearance as they unfolded. And he describes how through it all, the message of Fatima has created enormous change in the hearts of many, a change that is needed in everyone if the peace foretold and promised by "Our Lady of the Rosary" is to be realized.

Author Biography

Historian Paul F. Caranci is Rhode Island's former Deputy Secretary of State. He dedicated his life to public service, history and writing. The author of seven published books, Caranci's articles have appeared in a plethora of magazines and on-line news services. He has written two award-winning books; Scoundrels: De-fining Corruption Through Tales of Political Intrigue in Rhode Island (Dorry Award for Non-Fiction Book of the Year, 2016), and The Hanging and Redemption of John Gordon: The True Story of Rhode Island's Last Execution (Selected by the Providence Jour-nal as one of the top five non-fiction books of the 2013). Paul serves on the Board of Directors of the Association of Rhode Island Authors (ARIA) and is a co-founder of The Municipal Heritage Group. He is also a former member of the Heritage Harbor Museum Board of Directors, the RI Heritage Hall of Fame Board of Directors, and the Board of Directors of the American Diabetes Association - Rhode Island Affiliate. He served on the Board of Directors of the Diabetes Foundation of Rhode Island for sixteen years serving as its Chairman for two of those years. Paul is married to his childhood sweetheart, Margie. The couple has two adult children, Heather and Matthew, and four grandsons, Matthew Jr., Jacob, Vincent and Casey. They reside in Rhode Island.