My
Dearest, Loving Cachita…
The
Lady, or Virgin, of Charity is the Patroness of Cuba Cuba Cuba
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| The Lady of Charity; Cuba's Patroness |
50
years ago today, you came in effigy to us in Miami, the home of your children
in exile; all the way from Santiago de Cuba, where you had resided for so many
years… It was a momentous occasion including a parade and a welcome worthy of a
Queen Mother which, to us, you are. This was the second such trip for you, a
trip in which you again traveled over troubled waters to be ever present and to
let us know that you will always be our Celestial Mother, no matter where in
this world we find ourselves.
Many
times in my life have I as have many others, including some who were not born
in our island, looked to you for help, guidance or simply, a little bit of love
in troubled moments. Often have I visited your home in Miami
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| Basilica in Cuba |
Yet,
we often forget you in the comings and goings of this life; we turn to
ourselves and become just a little more selfish and concerned about our own
problems when you always taught us that, while taking care of our problems, we
should never forget those that bring almost insufferable pressure and pain to
other people; whether we know them or not.
A
little prayer for them all Mother, a moment to bring them forth before you in
spirit; those who suffer from the anguish of having lost all, even their hopes;
those who are in pain for their families’ troubles and separations; those who
are ill and fighting to become healthier to give just a little more of
themselves to their loved ones; those who hope to, at least once before they
die, be able to freely visit their homeland, lost so many years ago; perhaps to
spend their last times there, in your company and in your loving arms.
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| Bayside shrine in Miami |
Madre
Querida, Virgen de la Caridad…. Dearest Mother, Lady of Charity, our mother,
our guide and custodian before the Throne of the Father. We come to you today,
in the Anniversary of that first time, so many years ago, when you appeared to
the three poor fishermen in the middle of a storm, guiding them to safety and
liberating them from a sure death at sea. We ask you never to forget your sons
and daughters, no matter where hey are in this world; whether believing in your
love or not, whether true to your memory or not. Only the love of a mother,
such as you are to us, can forgive and help us through these difficult times
to, when the moment is the right one, open the way and bring us back to our
beautiful island and, hopefully cross that water one last time, never again
having to do so.
Thank
You, our Celestial Mother…
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