What Do the Approved Apparitions of Our Lady Have in Common?

Father Rich Tomkosky of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown noted that approved apparitions share common spiritual exhortations. These apparitions, which include those at Guadalupe, LaSalette, Lourdes, Champion, Fatima, Akita, and Kibeho, serve as supplements to Sacred Scripture and Tradition.

According to Father Tomkosky, Our Lady urges the daily practice of the Rosary at these sites. At Kibeho, Rwanda, during 1981-82, she taught the Seven Sorrows Rosary. He noted that these prayers, particularly on Tuesdays and Saturdays, are intended to seek peace in the world and the conversion of sinners. Other common encouragements include the Divine Mercy chaplet and daily Mass.