Hino À Nossa Senhora de Fátima

The song 'Hino À Nossa Senhora de Fátima' by Músicas Católicas is a heartfelt hymn dedicated to Our Lady of Fátima, a title given to the Virgin Mary following her apparitions in Fátima, Portugal, in 1917. The lyrics are imbued with reverence and devotion, portraying Our Lady as a celestial figure who offers comfort and guidance to the faithful. The song opens by describing her as a 'celeste aurora' (heavenly dawn), whose compassionate gaze brings solace to all people at all times.

The hymn recounts the significance of Our Lady's apparitions in Fátima, emphasizing her compassion for her people and the global veneration she has received since then. The repeated lines 'À Fátima vieste, ó mãe querida' (To Fátima you came, oh dear mother) and 'E já o mundo inteiro te venera' (And now the whole world venerates you) highlight her universal appeal and the deep spiritual connection that believers feel towards her. This connection is not limited to Portugal but extends to places like Brazil, where the song calls for her protective mantle to be spread over the nation.

The lyrics also depict Our Lady of Fátima as a guiding light and a source of comfort in the journey of life. She is described as 'conforto e guia' (comfort and guide) and 'doce guarida' (sweet refuge), emphasizing her role in leading the faithful towards heaven. The song's closing verses express a deep sense of gratitude and love, acknowledging the celestial joy and tenderness that Our Lady brings to her devotees. The hymn is a beautiful expression of faith, hope, and the enduring spiritual bond between Our Lady of Fátima and her followers around the world.