Confession

Sister Lucia clarified what should be done if Confession cannot be made on the first Saturday of the month:

“My Jesus! Many souls find it difficult to confess on Saturday.
Will Thou allow a Confession within eight days to be valid?" He replied:

Yes. It can even be made later on, provided that the souls are in the state of grace when they receive Me on the First Saturday and that they had the intention of making reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

My Jesus!  And those who forget to form this intention?

They can form it at the next confession, taking advantage of their first opportunity to go to Confession.”                        
                                                                               (February 15, 1926)