No Protest, Just Community Building In Lynnfield

You may have seen them standing on the corner of Salem and Grove Streets in the drizzle of Saturday, October 14. A group of about 40 people, some were holding up a large banner. But this was no protest against … well, anything. There was no divisive rhetoric, just prayer, community building, and hope.

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Our Lady of Fatima apparitions, parishioners prayed the rosary in front of Our Lady of the Assumption Church.

Photo by Marie Lagman; On October 13, 1917, during the last of the Fatima apparitions, a miracle was linked to the breaking of the clouds after a period of rain. Seems appropriate that these faithful would be praying the rosary holding umbrellas.