As we near the centennial of the first appearence of Our Lady at Fatima, we are also falling headfirst into a conflict with Russia that could have the most catastrophic results. It would seem that the Consecration of Russia to Our Lady's Immaculate Heart is needed now more than ever, and it would also seem that time is running out.

So what can we hope and pray for? If this crisis should suddenly open Pope Francis' eyes to - well, if not to the dire need to return to Catholic Tradition, then at least to the importance of Fatima itself and the command to Consecrate Russia... And should he decide to do the consecration exactly as it was prescribed, in union with all the bishops of the world... what then?

Would it have the needed effect? Do those among us who are sedevacantist believe this would be effecacious? (I imagine not, but I'll let them speak for themselves.) Are we then to abandon any hope of the Consecration of Russia to Our Lady's Immaculate Heart?

If so, that's bad news for all of us, because that's the only thing that will stop the disaster we're headed for.

Your thoughts?