Sunday, February 8, 2009

Our Lady of Charity, pray for us..

I must admit that I was not familiar with devotion to Mary under the title, Our Lady of Charity. Until last night, that is, when I presided over a Marian Hour of Devotion to Our Lady of Charity sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, Council 12529, Abita Springs, La. Here is the story:
Three young men were rowing their boat in Cuban waters in search of salt to preserve meat for the copper miners of El Cobre. Halfway out, a storm blew up, forcing the three to seek shelter. In the morning, they saw a white bundle floating toward them. It was a statue attached to a board that was inscribed: "Yo soy la Virgen de la Caridad", "I am the Virgin of Charity". A shrine was erected and devotion spread throughout Cuba to Our Lady of Charity. This devotion now spreads throughout the world, and here in America, thanks in part to the Knights of Columbus.

May we all strive to learn more about devotion to Mary under this title and continue to turn to Her for powerful intercession with Her Son.

Thanks to all from the local Knights council and parishoners from St. Jane de Chantal Catholic Church in Abita for a beautiful prayer service last evening.

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