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fore, I ask for prayer and penance to atone for these
u
sins.”
Diocesan authorities are set to open a renewed
phase of development for this devotion, as well as
“the study of the whole spiritual and Marian phenom-
enon that originated in these places over the years,
remaining in obedience to the action of the Holy Spirit
Who continues to help and console the Church,” says
Monsignor Marco Alba, an episcopal delegate. The
shrine is one of a number allowed by Pope Francis,
following on the heels on Medjugorje, where, despite
papal messages that had seemed ominous, official pil-
grimages are now allowed by Rome. V

Adapted from: The Final Hour, by Michael Brown/www.spiritdaily.com Mass being celebrated at the shrine

Msgr. Pierantonio Tremolada

bishop of Brescia

will preside over the solemn
Eucharistic concelebration
officially proclaiming
as a diocesan shrine
Rosa Mystica

Mother of Photo source: www.bresciaoggi.it

the Church

his represents a historical transition marking an The two titles that will be attributed to Our Lady at
ecclesial journey that began more than 50 years this Diocesan Shrine are Rosa Mystica (Mystical Rose)
T ago, and even earlier, at the parish church of and Mother of the Church. These titles are united by
Montichiari [Italy]. We gratefully welcome this devel- the tradition of prayer and piety with which the Mother
opment, which has come not without some difficulties of the Lord is invoked where this worship is widely
that can inevitably accompany these processes. We enjoyed. These titles for Mary will continue to show
are aware that the diocesan ecclesial body will open a us the tenderness and love with which she wishes to
new investigation of the past spiritual and Marian phe- embrace all of humanity, provide care for her suffering
nomenon that originated in this area with faithful obe- children and for the souls consecrated to the love of
dience to the Holy Spirit who continues to help and her Son, Jesus.
console His Church. Our hearts are filled with joy and gratitude as we
We express our sincere gratitude to Bishop Pier- prepare ourselves to intensely live these moments
antonio because, in line with the interventions of of Grace that will accompany the celebrations of the
his predecessors since 2001, has authorized the cel- Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, particularly
ebration of public worship at Fontanelle. The Bishop in Fontanelle and especially during the Hour of Grace
personally took to heart the experience of faith and (see explanation in this issue of MICHAEL). Let us in-
prayer that grew in Fontanelle and also considered the voke a great prayer of intercession from all the faithful
spiritual life of the visionary, Pierina Gilli. The Bishop, devotees of Rosa Mystica, so that every step may be
in cultivating an ongoing dialogue with the Apostolic lived in obedience to the will of the Lord and to the au-
See, has thus assumed responsibility for broad and thority of the Church, contemplating the fruits that the
extensive investigations in view of the thousands of Holy Spirit continues to grant to His Church. V
pilgrims who come every year to the feet of the Moth-
er of the Lord, seeking her good consolation and help. Msgr. Marco Alba Episcopal Delegate +

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