It may be said that the Prayer Cell began in 1916 with the appearance of the Angel of Peace to the three shepherd children – Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta. In 1917, Our Lady appeared and told them to pray and make sacrifices for sinners. The three children encouraged each other to pray and make sacrifices. Prayer cell members do the same.
How often does it happen? It is a weekly or monthly spiritual gathering for small group prayer before the Blessed Sacrament or in a home.
Just as cells form the human body by dividing and growing, a prayer cell does the same after there are 8-10 members, or if they have completed a level within the formation programme.
The motive of participation is specifically to do what Our Lady of Fatima asked us to do.The intentions which Our Lady asked us to pray for are included. All of the prayers of the children of Fatima are included.
A portion of each gathering is devoted to a systematic study of the Fatima apparitions.The training and guidance of a Prayer Cell leader by a Pontifical Association such as the WAF gives assurance to members that everything is authentically Catholic, and in communion with the Church.
You can join an established WAF Prayer Cell in your parish or in a nearby home. For more information, or to start a Prayer Cell please contact us.
