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Seven swords pierce her heart and tears of pain run through her sweet face, while in his arms, the Virgin of Charity supports the body of her Son Jesus on the Cross.
But this weekend, Our Lady's tears have turned into joy and the seven sorrows of his heart have been sold with the love of thousands of Cartagena that have accompanied on his visit to the parish of St. James of Santa Lucia to mark the Jacobean Holy Year.
At nine o'clock on Saturday started the patron saint of Cartagena of the Church of Our Lady of Charity to go in procession around the city, accompanied by a multitude of brothers, priests and faithful, in the direction of the parish of St. James of Santa Lucia.
Next to the Dock of Santiago, there was a Jubilee Eucharist presided by the Bishop of the Diocese, Bishop José Manuel Lorca Planes, which accompanied some diocesan vicars and priests.
Plans Lorca Bishop thanked God this Eucharist, "in this port where it entered the Eucharist," "a small port, but big in history, it acquires a special meaning today" - he added.
The bishop recalled that when the Apostle Santiago was discouraged, it was our mother who came to her rescue, encouraging him in his mission of evangelization.
"What we receive from the Blessed Virgin is the Self" - said.
Remembering the words of John Paul II said that "at the Annunciation, Mary is left to the action of the Holy Spirit" and "She's the one that takes the Word of God."
Thus, encouraged the faithful to learn from Mary "the primary virtue of faith."
It also stressed the importance of listening to God to continue to grow in faith, asking forces Mary to live like her, our model.
The Pastor explained that Mary always said "yes" to Jesus and He entrusted to be our Mother, hear our prayer.
"She's part of God's plan, he said .- Coredemptrix of our grace.
She is the Mother of God and appreciated our human condition. "
Mr. Bishop encouraged those present to leave "with the enlarged heart."
Bishop Lorca said that "everyone plays the love of the Church, won for the Heart of Christ."
Thus, praised the charitable work they are carrying out some activity such as Charity Hospital or Caritas.
"Urges us love Him, he said.
- So we meet Christ, invited to be like Mary, happy. "" We are heirs of the great treasure of grace that is in the hands of God "- claimed.
"Cartagena Congratulations for this great event that makes us happy.
Because here is Our Mother. "
On Saturday morning the children gathered for a meeting with the Virgin, under the slogan "Maria is our star." Subsequently, there was a penitential rite in which all who wished could confess.
They also organized a meeting with ecclesial movements and youth encounter and a Parish Vigil which began at twelve o'clock.
At half past six yesterday opened its doors to the parish of St. James, which was still Our Lady of Charity.
An hour and a half later, the Cartagena participated Rosario de la Aurora in honor of Mary. Then there was the farewell Eucharist, presided by the Vicar General of the Diocese, D.
Juan Tudela.
After the Mass, the Queen and Mother of Mercy "Santa Lucia left to return to the church of La Caridad.
From there, Our Blessed Mother continues to ensure each of their children, welcoming them with the same love with which hosts on his knees to his beloved Jesus.
Source: Obispado de Cartagena
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