A celebration marked by faith and devotion to Our Lady brought together about 250 people at the Chapel of Our Lady of Loreto, at the Aeronautics Technology Center (ITA) in São José dos Campos.

The Holy Mass was celebrated by Fr. Isoldino, EP, and one of its highlights was the coronation of the image of Our Lady of Fatima, performed by Major Denis Arruda.

The ceremony brought together families, children, and adults before the image of the Mother of God in a public expression of faith and trust in her intercession.

A Gesture of Love for the Mother of God

In Catholic tradition, crowning an image of Our Lady does not mean attributing any power to the image itself, but rather expressing, through a visible sign, the love and veneration dedicated to the one who was chosen to be the Mother of Jesus Christ.

The gesture also recalls Mary’s sovereignty, recognized by the Church as Queen of Heaven and Earth.

Her greatness, however, stems precisely from her humility and her complete surrender to the divine will.

It was she who responded to the Angel’s announcement with absolute openness: “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me according to your word” (Lk 1:38).

Thus, placing a crown upon the image of Our Lady is also a reminder of the path that led Mary to true greatness: service, fidelity, and obedience to God.

The Message of Fátima Remains Relevant

The presence of the image of Our Lady of Fátima adds another special meaning to the ceremony. The apparitions that took place in Portugal in 1917 left the faithful with an urgent call to prayer, conversion, and trust in God.

More than a century later, in a world marked by conflicts, uncertainties, and so many anxieties, the message continues to remind Christians of the power of prayer and the need to turn their hearts toward God.

The celebration held in São José dos Campos thus became not only a tribute to the Virgin Mary but also an opportunity to renew faith and trust in her maternal intercession.

Amid prayers, hymns, and the solemnity of the coronation, participants witnessed a simple yet profound expression of Marian devotion: children gathered to honor the one whom the Church has called “Mother” for centuries.

Photo Credit: Cezar Fabri


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