Santa Filomena light Daughter Written by a Sister of Mary Immaculate Queen
Salve Regina in the journal
Of all the saints that God has raised up to modern times, one has special attraction for young as adults. For many centuries, God kept hidden history of this holy as a precious treasure, as his remains lay deep in the Roman catacombs, his name was lost in the dark and unknown to mankind. It was only recently that God in His all-wise Providence saw fit to lift the veil covering the resplendent beauty of the virtuous soul and light radiated from there has been through the thick fog of this world full of sin. Her name is Filomena, the "daughter of light."
On May 24, 1802, the feast of Mary Help of Christians, a small cavity excavators found a stranger in the catacombs of Saint Priscilla. It was an extraordinary discovery, because all the relics in the cemetery had already been taken in the sixteenth century. Everything indicated that the tomb was exactly where his sacred remains placed there centuries ago. The crypt was sealed with three terracotta tiles bearing the inscription: Lumena - Pax Te - Cum Fi. Quite possibly, the slabs were misplaced in the rush to bury, and which, when rearranged, reads in Latin: Pax Tecum Filumena (peace be upon you Filumena). In slabs were also painted with red anchor, two arrows, a lance, a palm and a lily, which appeared to indicate the tomb of a virgin martyr. It ended the excavation and set the display of the sarcophagus for the next day.
Upon opening the tomb, found the skeleton of a young girl of 12 or 13, and near his head was broken half a jar containing what turned out to be his blood dry. While experts latter carefully transferred to a clear glass urn, were startled by the appearance beautiful sparkling gems. Cardinal Ruffo Scilla, who renewed the seals on the new reliquary after placement of the blood in an urn in the authentication declared: "We have seen the blood become more precious and more bright colors ...». The countless wonders operated by this precious relic are undoubtedly among the greatest wonders of the Christian world.
bones, ashes and blood were exhumed and placed carefully in a wooden box, after being open, experts carefully examined the contents again. Then drafted an affidavit and signed by doctors, theologians, experts in biology and physical, as well as civil and ecclesiastical courts. The relics were transferred to an ebony box lined with silk, which was sealed on three sides, and under the guard of honor was carried solemnly to the Cardinal Vicar custody to await orders from the Pope to be deposited in a church. Despite the extraordinary nature of the miracle of the blood, there was no precipitous action by the Church. Proceeding with his characteristic slow and wise, launched a legal investigation.
One day in 1805, a young priest, D. Francesco di Silva, came to the sacred place where the remains of thirteen martyrs. Having accompanied the Bishop of Potenza in a visit to Rome, tried earnestly to procure a relic to his parish during their stay. Upon approaching the place where lay the precious remnants of the virgin-martyr, was suddenly seized with emotion. The small Filomena had claimed her heart, and, since then, she did not break the priest until his relics in their possession. Despite the seemingly insurmountable obstacles, soon after the relics gave to the Bishop of Potenza, who in turn gave the young priest.
The translation of the relics to the parish of D. Francesco Mugnano, occurred on August 10, 1805, and was accompanied by many miracles. The village, where people suddenly fell in love with Filomena, would suffer a big change. His wonderful powers manifested with miracles of all kinds, were given blessings in abundance, the people's faith deepened, and the sanctuary soon became famous all over the wonderful favors were granted there. The most important miracle was the great miracle of Mugnano: the cure of Pauline Marie Jaricot.
daughter of wealthy French parents, Pauline Jaricot was endowed with beauty, intelligence and charming personality. Despite the strong pull of the world, the heart of Pauline leaned toward the things of the spirit. However, only after a long, hard battle that grace was reached his final triumph in his soul. The victory proved to be of great value to God, for this fragile girl lived to become the founder of three major organizations, whose fruits are not far in life: Living Rosary Association, the Society for the Propagation of the Faith and Holy Childhood Association.
In March 1835, an ailment that Pauline had long suffered, worsened a lot and drastic measures should be taken. Death was not far, and now his ultimate ambition was to visit the Holy Father's blessing for his work. If not for the intercession of Philomena, who long ago became familiar, not Pauline had survived the long journey by coach. Death seemed to pursue the steps of the weary travelers, but God had plans for his devoted servant.
Pauline came to Rome in a state of utter exhaustion. It was the first time admitted that he could not continue, and ordered that he canceled his audience with the Pope. Upon hearing this, it was Gregory XVI to visit this young lady who had done so much for the Church. She thanked him repeatedly for his work and asked him to plead for him in heaven. Then Pauline said, 'If I return well from my visit to Mugnano and I'll walk to the Vatican, does condescend His Holiness to proceed without delay with the investigation as the Because of Filomena? ". "Yes, yes, my daughter, because that really would be a first class miracle." He was convinced that he would never see her again, because it appeared that Pauline was dying
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