What does it cost thee, o Mary, to hear us? Summary The Pompeii image is a derivation of the Eastern icon type traced back to the sixth century. The site includes approval lists, visionary biographies, detailed apparition summaries, messages, official Church statements and a photo gallery. Founded in 1891 by Blessed Bartolo Longo. She and her relatives began a novena of Rosaries for her recovery. This was the pilgrimage that brought me, once and for all, to Padre Pio, she said, I often recited the novena to Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii for him, hoping that one day I might be able to meet him in person. O blessed rosary of Mary, sweet chain which unites us to God, bond of love, which connects us with the angels, tower of safety against the assaults of hell, sure harbour in the universal shipwreck, never more shall we part with thee; thou shall be our comfort in the hour of agony: to thee the last kiss of our life; and the last word of our dying lips shall be thy sweet name, O Queen of the Rosary of Valle di Pompei. Within the month, miraculous events began to take place at the shrine. What does it cost thee to save us?
Mysterious Silhouette Appears Near Argentinian River in Fascinating Photo. Hail; Queen, Mother of mercy, Vouchsafe that I may praise thee, o sacred Virgin.
The Rosary Novena consists of praying five decades of the Rosary each day for twenty-seven days in petition, then immediately five decades each day for twenty-seven days in thanksgiving, whether or not the request has been granted. When Bartolo Longo was baptized, he chose the second name, Maria, to be his baptismal name. Another Neapolitan artist, Francesco Chiariello, replaced the battered canvas, extending it by one palm, before Maldarelli made the second real restoration. Blessed Bartolo, a Third Order Dominican, founded the Sisters of the Holy Rosary of Pompeii and he also established homes for the poor, for orphans and for the children of people in prison. Dictionary of Mary, Catholic Book Publishing Co., NY, 1985 He later beatified Bartolo Longo on October 26, 1980. Afterwards, Our Lady appeared again. Our Ladys intercession on behalf of Agrelli resulted in the miraculous 54-Day Rosary Novena. Our Lady and the Child were clad in gold-embroidered garments. O Blessed Rosary of Mary, sweet chain that ties us to God, chain of love that makes us brothers, we will not leave you again. Nothing need be said of the hideousness of the other figures. The Dominican had a deep, personal devotion to Mary and fostered the devotion of the rosary. Now, since you have called me by the title so pleasing to me, Queen of the Holy Rosary, I can no longer refuse the favor that you petition; for this name is most precious and dear to me. She is the reigning Madonna. He unearthed a tattered, second-hand painting from a convent in Naples, which portrayed the Virgin Mary and the Infant Jesus holding rosaries and accompanied by St. Dominic and St. Catherine of Siena. We won't rent or sell your information, and you can unsubscribe at any time. We entrust our miseries, the many streets of hate and blood, the thousands of ancient and new poverties and above all, our sins. No, we will not leave thy feet today nor cease clasping thy knees till thou hast blessed us. Over the years, there have been hundreds of miracles attributed to Our Lady of Pompeii and the Irresistible Novena to Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii, commonly called the 54 Day Rosary Novena. The girl was healed on May 8 of that year.
So she went on foot from Naples to Pompeii, imploring Our Lady by this sacrifice to obtain for her the grace she had so much at heart, and which she did in fact obtain.. ], https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2019-10/petition-to-the-virgin-of-the-rosary-of-pompeii.html, http://tertiaries.blogspot.com/2011/05/our-lady-of-pompeii-supplica.html. These words illumined my soul. A dear friend of mine had once told me that in a case which was, humanly speaking, hopeless, she wanted to try one last thing. With the faithfulness of children we look to your sweet gaze. Miracles, Cures, and Signs It is a variation of the Marian icons representing Mary enthroned. The Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is May 8. The monumental complex which arose from this promise and today houses the basilica, administrative offices and the charitable works associated with it, eventually led to the birth of a city, the new Pompeii, just a short distance away from the ruins of the ancient city. The church there was entrusted to the care of the Benedictines.
Our Lady cured her after she and her family prayed the novena. Four healings were recorded including that of Fortuna Agrelli (see below). Eventually, after completing the six Rosary novenas, the young girl was cured. pastore e martire, Fr. Now, since you have called me by the title so pleasing to me, 'Queen of the Holy Rosary,' I can no longer refuse the favor that you petition; for this name is most precious and dear to me. The neoclassical pontifical shrine and Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii, in all its frescoed, marble splendor, was dedicated sixteen years after Longo began to collect pennies from the peasants to build this temple to Mary. The painting was no longer placed in the parish of SS. The first restoration was the work of Guglielmo Galella, a painter who reproduced the images painted in the excavations of ancient Pompeii. II. Pray for us, Queen of the most holy Rosary, That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. InMadame Katharina TangarisStories of Padre Pio, she said, In order to obtain special help in a difficult situation, I thought of making a pilgrimage to the Shrine of the Holy Rosary at Pompeii. Make three novenas, and you will obtain all.
Hail, Queen, Mother of mercy, Vouchsafe that I may praise thee, o sacred Virgin. This fact published in the periodical IL ROSARIO E LA NUOVA POMPEI, in the magazine of October, year VI, 1889, is accompanied by the medical report of Doctor Oronzio Fiocca of Lecce, declaring the miracle, of the certificate of the Director of the Pia Casa delle Sordomute of Lecce , Rev.do Sac. The Blessed Virgin replied, "You have invoked me by various titles and have always obtained favors from me. Salvatore, where the elderly parish priest Cyril, Bartolo and other inhabitants were waiting. Why Marys Intercession is So Miraculous, According to the Ven. Our Lady responded: You have invoked me by various titles and have always obtained favors from me. To Our Lady's left was a St. Rose. A Priests Challenge for All Catholics: Worship at Sunday Mass Your Salvation Depends on It!
Late in the evening, the painting arrived in Naples where it was welcomed with illuminations and torchlight processions and then continued with a large following of Neapolitans to Pompeii, where the journey ended triumphantly with a great celebration. Thou art almighty by grace, and therefore thou canst save us. I will not leave this valley until I have propagated your Rosary.". Oh! It was thus restored for the second time and always free of charge by the Neapolitan painter Federico Maldarelli, who also took care of transforming the figure of St. Rose into St. Catherine of Siena. The old canvas, exhibited in the parish of SS. O Mother, keep back the arm of justice of thy indignant Son, and conquer by thy mercy the hearts of sinners, since they are our brethren and thy children, redeemed through the blood of our sweet Jesus and through the wounds of thy most tender heart pierced with the sword. Longo described it himself: Not only was it worm-eaten, but the face of the Madonna was that of a coarse, rough country-woman a piece of canvas was missing just above her head her mantle was cracked. Her companions were surprised, looked at her with astonished eyes; then they approach, touch her, as if they dont believe their eyes, celebrate her around, and raise a hymn of glory and blessing to the Virgin of Pompeii . The return of the Icon to Pompeii took place in a solemn manner, with a procession of clergymen and faithful who grew larger as they passed through the cities along the Rome-Pompeii route. This link provides a guide for praying this novena. He publicly ridiculed Christianity and did all in his power to subvert Catholic influence. [See also: Why Marys Intercession is So Miraculous, According to the Ven. Articles Amen. Bartolo Longo was born the son of a doctor in near Brindisi, on Italy's Adriatic coast. Now, since you have called me by the title so pleasing to me, 'Queen of the Holy Rosary,' I can no longer refuse the favor that you petition; for this name is most precious and dear to me. The mission, blessed by the bishop, was a successful revival. A special devotion known as the Supplication to the Queen of Victories was begun on October 1883 and is recited all over the world, especially on May 8 and on the first Sunday in October. You declare that you accept the use of cookies by closing or hiding this information by clicking a link or button or continuing to browse in another way. Founded in 1891 by Blessed Bartolo Longo. The return to Pompeii was made on foot, following the route of 1875, with several stops in the cities of the province. However, one of the greatest miracles thus far was Our Lady of Pompeiis apparition to a young girl named Fortuna Agrelli. We confess it, we deserve the severest chastisements; yet remember how thou didst receive, on the top of Golgotha, the last drops of that Divine blood, and the testament of our dying Redeemer.
On March 24, 1889, Sister Rosaria sees her sadly watching her friends play and on impulse says: Walk, the Virgin of Pompeii will make you walk!, At that incitement, the child made an effort and felt in her a flow of strength and realizes that she was instantly healed! Becoming heavily involved with the practice of spiritualism and the occult, Bartolo did all in his power to undermine Catholicism. MiracleHunter.com is the best resource for Marian Apparitions on the web. Bartolo followed his suggestion, but was soon taken with dismay when the nun showed him the painting: a canvas corroded by moths and worn out by time, missing pieces of color, with the Madonna in an antihistorical attitude, that is, with the Virgin holding out the crown in St. Rose, instead of St. Catherine of Siena, as in the Dominican tradition. St. Dominic looked like a street idiot.
She held a Rosary in her hand and was accompanied by St. Dominic and St. Catherine of Siena. Bartolo then discovered his true mission: he was to bring Catholicism back to life in the ancient city of Pompeii. In 1885, among other unfortunate mute girls, a girl native of Molfetta, called Maria Petruni, eight years old, was hospitalized in that Pia Casa di Lecce.
She reigns but she is herself the throne of the King of kings, Jesus Christ, her son. The Divine Child we behold on thy knees, the mystical crown we admire in thy hand, both inspire us with hope that we will be heard. Zenit.org OCT. 7, 2003. Have pity, good mother, have pity on us, on our souls, on our families, on our relations, on our friends, on our departed brethren, above all, on our enemies, and on so many who claim the name of Christians, yet wound the loving heart of thy Son. The little girl was crying and a nun named Rosaria advised her to turn to the Virgin of Pompeii. Give me strength against thy enemies. John Francesco Maria. The Shrine of the Virgin of the Rosary in Pompeii has been a focus of pilgrimages for more than a century. She was the 'Refuge' who would lead him to Christ. And the kiss to you with our last breath, we plunge into a wave of light, in the vision of the beloved Mother and the Son of God, the desire and joy of our heart, with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Bless our bishop, the priests and particularly those who promote the honour of thy Sanctuary; bless finally all those who are associated to thy new temple of Pompeii and who practice and spread devotion to thy most holy rosary . The Supplica Solemn Petition Prayer to Our Lady of Pompeii, (to be Recited On the 8th of May and the First Sunday in October.). The image represents Our Lady of the Rosary. On that occasion, the image of the Madonna remained exposed to the veneration of the faithful for a few days in St. Peters Basilica and on April 23, 1965, the painting was crowned by Pope Paul VI. They diagnosed her with a white tumor;. In 1965, after the third restoration of the image, Pope Paul VI said the following during a homily: "Just as the image of the Virgin has been repaired and decorated, so may the image of Mary that all Christians must have within themselves be restored, renovated, and enriched." I. O august Queen of victories, Virgin who reignest in paradise, whose mighty name causes Heaven to rejoice and hell to tremble, O glorious Queen of the most holy Rosary, we, thy happy children chosen by thy goodness in this century to build thee a temple at Pompeii, kneeling at thy feet on this solemn day to commemorate thy latest triumphs on the spot where idols and demons were formerly worshipped, we pour out with tears the feelings of our hearts and with a filial confidence lay before thee our miseries. You will be in our hands a weapon of peace and forgiveness, star that guides our path. The image of the Madonna was soon covered with precious stones, offered as proofs of thanksgiving for the graces received. I took it. As part of this free service you may receive occasional offers from us at EWTN News and EWTN. The "new Pompeii" would arise only centuries later, the result of a promise made in 1872 by Bartolo Longo, a lawyer and devout layman, to build a church dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary in Pompeii. It was, in fact, the bishop who envisioned a large church and pilgrimage place in the future. He thought, if the people had a proper church and, most especially, an image of Our Lady of the Rosary as the focal point, their hearts might be converted. Thou sittest as Queen at the right hand of thy Son, crowned with immortal glory, above all the choirs of angels. Within the month, miraculous events began to take place at the shrine. POMPEII SHRINE WAS A LAWYER'S LABOR OF LOVE. Pray for us, Queen of the most holy Rosary, That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. This is Mary's own promise." St. Dominic looked like a street idiot. He was called 'the man of the Madonna' and the 'Apostle of the Rosary'. Be merciful to all, o Mother of mercy. Thou extendest thy dominion as far as the heavens expand, the earth and all the creatures that people it are subject to thee. And full of confidence in thee, we throw ourselves at thy feet, we trust ourselves as feeble children into the arms of the tenderest amongst mothers and today, this very day, we expect from thee the graces we are longing for. The original image was of very poor quality. His feast day is Oct. 6. Nothing need be said of the hideousness of the other figures. John Francesco Maria, san francesco d'assisi Hail; Queen, Mother of mercy, Vouchsafe that I may praise thee, o sacred Virgin. Georgette Bechara is a commerce/law student from Sydney, Australia. But of all the graces showered upon Madam Tangari, one of her greatest gifts was becoming one of St. Padre Pios spiritual daughters.
was begun at the request of Pope Pius XI. In 2000, for the 125th anniversary, the painting stayed for five days in the Cathedral of Naples, where it was venerated by thousands of faithful. John Paul II made his second visit to Pompeii on the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. One evening, as he walked near the ruined rat- and lizard-infested chapel at Pompeii, he had a profound mystical experience. The lands were eventually ceded to a Neapolitan noble who allowed the property to deteriorate. After his conversion, Bartolo Maria Longo wanted to do penance for his past life and serve the Church he had so viciously slandered. Don Filippo Smaldone and the signatures of the witnesses, including the Superior and the other women religious of the said Pia Casa, the Superior of the Daughters of Ivrea and the other Kindergarten school Sisters next to the Institute of the deaf-mute, and of noble ladies from Lecce visiting the Pia Casa. Bartolo eventually sought help and was directed to Fr. ---, Mese di Ges e Maria / Month of Jesus and Mary, Le Apparizioni Tra Fede, Teologia e Scienza. Get our inspiring content delivered to your inbox - FREE! Give me strength against thy enemies.
Mysterious Silhouette Appears Near Argentinian River in Fascinating Photo. Hail; Queen, Mother of mercy, Vouchsafe that I may praise thee, o sacred Virgin.
The Rosary Novena consists of praying five decades of the Rosary each day for twenty-seven days in petition, then immediately five decades each day for twenty-seven days in thanksgiving, whether or not the request has been granted. When Bartolo Longo was baptized, he chose the second name, Maria, to be his baptismal name. Another Neapolitan artist, Francesco Chiariello, replaced the battered canvas, extending it by one palm, before Maldarelli made the second real restoration. Blessed Bartolo, a Third Order Dominican, founded the Sisters of the Holy Rosary of Pompeii and he also established homes for the poor, for orphans and for the children of people in prison. Dictionary of Mary, Catholic Book Publishing Co., NY, 1985 He later beatified Bartolo Longo on October 26, 1980. Afterwards, Our Lady appeared again. Our Ladys intercession on behalf of Agrelli resulted in the miraculous 54-Day Rosary Novena. Our Lady and the Child were clad in gold-embroidered garments. O Blessed Rosary of Mary, sweet chain that ties us to God, chain of love that makes us brothers, we will not leave you again. Nothing need be said of the hideousness of the other figures. The Dominican had a deep, personal devotion to Mary and fostered the devotion of the rosary. Now, since you have called me by the title so pleasing to me, Queen of the Holy Rosary, I can no longer refuse the favor that you petition; for this name is most precious and dear to me. She is the reigning Madonna. He unearthed a tattered, second-hand painting from a convent in Naples, which portrayed the Virgin Mary and the Infant Jesus holding rosaries and accompanied by St. Dominic and St. Catherine of Siena. We won't rent or sell your information, and you can unsubscribe at any time. We entrust our miseries, the many streets of hate and blood, the thousands of ancient and new poverties and above all, our sins. No, we will not leave thy feet today nor cease clasping thy knees till thou hast blessed us. Over the years, there have been hundreds of miracles attributed to Our Lady of Pompeii and the Irresistible Novena to Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii, commonly called the 54 Day Rosary Novena. The girl was healed on May 8 of that year.
So she went on foot from Naples to Pompeii, imploring Our Lady by this sacrifice to obtain for her the grace she had so much at heart, and which she did in fact obtain.. ], https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2019-10/petition-to-the-virgin-of-the-rosary-of-pompeii.html, http://tertiaries.blogspot.com/2011/05/our-lady-of-pompeii-supplica.html. These words illumined my soul. A dear friend of mine had once told me that in a case which was, humanly speaking, hopeless, she wanted to try one last thing. With the faithfulness of children we look to your sweet gaze. Miracles, Cures, and Signs It is a variation of the Marian icons representing Mary enthroned. The Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is May 8. The monumental complex which arose from this promise and today houses the basilica, administrative offices and the charitable works associated with it, eventually led to the birth of a city, the new Pompeii, just a short distance away from the ruins of the ancient city. The church there was entrusted to the care of the Benedictines.
Our Lady cured her after she and her family prayed the novena. Four healings were recorded including that of Fortuna Agrelli (see below). Eventually, after completing the six Rosary novenas, the young girl was cured. pastore e martire, Fr. Now, since you have called me by the title so pleasing to me, 'Queen of the Holy Rosary,' I can no longer refuse the favor that you petition; for this name is most precious and dear to me. The neoclassical pontifical shrine and Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii, in all its frescoed, marble splendor, was dedicated sixteen years after Longo began to collect pennies from the peasants to build this temple to Mary. The painting was no longer placed in the parish of SS. The first restoration was the work of Guglielmo Galella, a painter who reproduced the images painted in the excavations of ancient Pompeii. II. Pray for us, Queen of the most holy Rosary, That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. InMadame Katharina TangarisStories of Padre Pio, she said, In order to obtain special help in a difficult situation, I thought of making a pilgrimage to the Shrine of the Holy Rosary at Pompeii. Make three novenas, and you will obtain all.
Hail, Queen, Mother of mercy, Vouchsafe that I may praise thee, o sacred Virgin. This fact published in the periodical IL ROSARIO E LA NUOVA POMPEI, in the magazine of October, year VI, 1889, is accompanied by the medical report of Doctor Oronzio Fiocca of Lecce, declaring the miracle, of the certificate of the Director of the Pia Casa delle Sordomute of Lecce , Rev.do Sac. The Blessed Virgin replied, "You have invoked me by various titles and have always obtained favors from me. Salvatore, where the elderly parish priest Cyril, Bartolo and other inhabitants were waiting. Why Marys Intercession is So Miraculous, According to the Ven. Our Lady responded: You have invoked me by various titles and have always obtained favors from me. To Our Lady's left was a St. Rose. A Priests Challenge for All Catholics: Worship at Sunday Mass Your Salvation Depends on It!
Late in the evening, the painting arrived in Naples where it was welcomed with illuminations and torchlight processions and then continued with a large following of Neapolitans to Pompeii, where the journey ended triumphantly with a great celebration. Thou art almighty by grace, and therefore thou canst save us. I will not leave this valley until I have propagated your Rosary.". Oh! It was thus restored for the second time and always free of charge by the Neapolitan painter Federico Maldarelli, who also took care of transforming the figure of St. Rose into St. Catherine of Siena. The old canvas, exhibited in the parish of SS. O Mother, keep back the arm of justice of thy indignant Son, and conquer by thy mercy the hearts of sinners, since they are our brethren and thy children, redeemed through the blood of our sweet Jesus and through the wounds of thy most tender heart pierced with the sword. Longo described it himself: Not only was it worm-eaten, but the face of the Madonna was that of a coarse, rough country-woman a piece of canvas was missing just above her head her mantle was cracked. Her companions were surprised, looked at her with astonished eyes; then they approach, touch her, as if they dont believe their eyes, celebrate her around, and raise a hymn of glory and blessing to the Virgin of Pompeii . The return of the Icon to Pompeii took place in a solemn manner, with a procession of clergymen and faithful who grew larger as they passed through the cities along the Rome-Pompeii route. This link provides a guide for praying this novena. He publicly ridiculed Christianity and did all in his power to subvert Catholic influence. [See also: Why Marys Intercession is So Miraculous, According to the Ven. Articles Amen. Bartolo Longo was born the son of a doctor in near Brindisi, on Italy's Adriatic coast. Now, since you have called me by the title so pleasing to me, 'Queen of the Holy Rosary,' I can no longer refuse the favor that you petition; for this name is most precious and dear to me. The mission, blessed by the bishop, was a successful revival. A special devotion known as the Supplication to the Queen of Victories was begun on October 1883 and is recited all over the world, especially on May 8 and on the first Sunday in October. You declare that you accept the use of cookies by closing or hiding this information by clicking a link or button or continuing to browse in another way. Founded in 1891 by Blessed Bartolo Longo. The return to Pompeii was made on foot, following the route of 1875, with several stops in the cities of the province. However, one of the greatest miracles thus far was Our Lady of Pompeiis apparition to a young girl named Fortuna Agrelli. We confess it, we deserve the severest chastisements; yet remember how thou didst receive, on the top of Golgotha, the last drops of that Divine blood, and the testament of our dying Redeemer.
On March 24, 1889, Sister Rosaria sees her sadly watching her friends play and on impulse says: Walk, the Virgin of Pompeii will make you walk!, At that incitement, the child made an effort and felt in her a flow of strength and realizes that she was instantly healed! Becoming heavily involved with the practice of spiritualism and the occult, Bartolo did all in his power to undermine Catholicism. MiracleHunter.com is the best resource for Marian Apparitions on the web. Bartolo followed his suggestion, but was soon taken with dismay when the nun showed him the painting: a canvas corroded by moths and worn out by time, missing pieces of color, with the Madonna in an antihistorical attitude, that is, with the Virgin holding out the crown in St. Rose, instead of St. Catherine of Siena, as in the Dominican tradition. St. Dominic looked like a street idiot.
She held a Rosary in her hand and was accompanied by St. Dominic and St. Catherine of Siena. Bartolo then discovered his true mission: he was to bring Catholicism back to life in the ancient city of Pompeii. In 1885, among other unfortunate mute girls, a girl native of Molfetta, called Maria Petruni, eight years old, was hospitalized in that Pia Casa di Lecce.
She reigns but she is herself the throne of the King of kings, Jesus Christ, her son. The Divine Child we behold on thy knees, the mystical crown we admire in thy hand, both inspire us with hope that we will be heard. Zenit.org OCT. 7, 2003. Have pity, good mother, have pity on us, on our souls, on our families, on our relations, on our friends, on our departed brethren, above all, on our enemies, and on so many who claim the name of Christians, yet wound the loving heart of thy Son. The little girl was crying and a nun named Rosaria advised her to turn to the Virgin of Pompeii. Give me strength against thy enemies. John Francesco Maria. The Shrine of the Virgin of the Rosary in Pompeii has been a focus of pilgrimages for more than a century. She was the 'Refuge' who would lead him to Christ. And the kiss to you with our last breath, we plunge into a wave of light, in the vision of the beloved Mother and the Son of God, the desire and joy of our heart, with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Bless our bishop, the priests and particularly those who promote the honour of thy Sanctuary; bless finally all those who are associated to thy new temple of Pompeii and who practice and spread devotion to thy most holy rosary . The Supplica Solemn Petition Prayer to Our Lady of Pompeii, (to be Recited On the 8th of May and the First Sunday in October.). The image represents Our Lady of the Rosary. On that occasion, the image of the Madonna remained exposed to the veneration of the faithful for a few days in St. Peters Basilica and on April 23, 1965, the painting was crowned by Pope Paul VI. They diagnosed her with a white tumor;. In 1965, after the third restoration of the image, Pope Paul VI said the following during a homily: "Just as the image of the Virgin has been repaired and decorated, so may the image of Mary that all Christians must have within themselves be restored, renovated, and enriched." I. O august Queen of victories, Virgin who reignest in paradise, whose mighty name causes Heaven to rejoice and hell to tremble, O glorious Queen of the most holy Rosary, we, thy happy children chosen by thy goodness in this century to build thee a temple at Pompeii, kneeling at thy feet on this solemn day to commemorate thy latest triumphs on the spot where idols and demons were formerly worshipped, we pour out with tears the feelings of our hearts and with a filial confidence lay before thee our miseries. You will be in our hands a weapon of peace and forgiveness, star that guides our path. The image of the Madonna was soon covered with precious stones, offered as proofs of thanksgiving for the graces received. I took it. As part of this free service you may receive occasional offers from us at EWTN News and EWTN. The "new Pompeii" would arise only centuries later, the result of a promise made in 1872 by Bartolo Longo, a lawyer and devout layman, to build a church dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary in Pompeii. It was, in fact, the bishop who envisioned a large church and pilgrimage place in the future. He thought, if the people had a proper church and, most especially, an image of Our Lady of the Rosary as the focal point, their hearts might be converted. Thou sittest as Queen at the right hand of thy Son, crowned with immortal glory, above all the choirs of angels. Within the month, miraculous events began to take place at the shrine. POMPEII SHRINE WAS A LAWYER'S LABOR OF LOVE. Pray for us, Queen of the most holy Rosary, That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. This is Mary's own promise." St. Dominic looked like a street idiot. He was called 'the man of the Madonna' and the 'Apostle of the Rosary'. Be merciful to all, o Mother of mercy. Thou extendest thy dominion as far as the heavens expand, the earth and all the creatures that people it are subject to thee. And full of confidence in thee, we throw ourselves at thy feet, we trust ourselves as feeble children into the arms of the tenderest amongst mothers and today, this very day, we expect from thee the graces we are longing for. The original image was of very poor quality. His feast day is Oct. 6. Nothing need be said of the hideousness of the other figures. John Francesco Maria, san francesco d'assisi Hail; Queen, Mother of mercy, Vouchsafe that I may praise thee, o sacred Virgin. Georgette Bechara is a commerce/law student from Sydney, Australia. But of all the graces showered upon Madam Tangari, one of her greatest gifts was becoming one of St. Padre Pios spiritual daughters.
was begun at the request of Pope Pius XI. In 2000, for the 125th anniversary, the painting stayed for five days in the Cathedral of Naples, where it was venerated by thousands of faithful. John Paul II made his second visit to Pompeii on the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. One evening, as he walked near the ruined rat- and lizard-infested chapel at Pompeii, he had a profound mystical experience. The lands were eventually ceded to a Neapolitan noble who allowed the property to deteriorate. After his conversion, Bartolo Maria Longo wanted to do penance for his past life and serve the Church he had so viciously slandered. Don Filippo Smaldone and the signatures of the witnesses, including the Superior and the other women religious of the said Pia Casa, the Superior of the Daughters of Ivrea and the other Kindergarten school Sisters next to the Institute of the deaf-mute, and of noble ladies from Lecce visiting the Pia Casa. Bartolo eventually sought help and was directed to Fr. ---, Mese di Ges e Maria / Month of Jesus and Mary, Le Apparizioni Tra Fede, Teologia e Scienza. Get our inspiring content delivered to your inbox - FREE! Give me strength against thy enemies.