Beata Maria de San Jose: Icon spiritual Aragua
Mother Mary of St. Joseph, born in Choroni, Aragua state, Republica Bolivariana de Venezuela, the April 25, 1875. Since its early years led an exemplary Christian life. His high ideals were charged by a jealous priest Vicente López
Aveledo, known as the "Apostle of Charity," priest of the city of Maracay. Under his direction, from the age of 17, Mother Mary is dedicated to serving the poorest, until in 1901 the two decided to found a congregation, which has spread to several dioceses in Venezuela that has produced copious spiritual fruits. Mother Maria de San José, which has always distinguished itself by its high capacity for sacrifice, charity, humility, simplicity, and an ardent love for Jesus Eucharist, died in the odor of sanctity to 92 years old, April 2, 1967 .
Obtained the "nihil obstant" of the Holy See, was initiated in the process of canonization Maracay on October 8, 1983. On March 7, 1992, Pope John Paul II said the heroism of his virtues, which acquired the title of Venerable. Also, after checking the miracle cure that worked in the sister Teresa Silva, suffering from osteoarthritis for 26 years (1956-1982), His Holiness John Paul II issued a decree approving the miracle of the December 23, 1993, after studying and unanimous approval of experts: physicians, theologians and cardinals. The papal decree leaves the door open to the beatification, which means that the requirements of law, proceeded to the exhumation of the remains on 19 January 1994, his incorrupt body was found: In the midst of the almost total destruction of the wooden urn, the subsoil moisture, his body intact with religious dress in perfect condition and the wooden cross next to the stem of the bouquet of lilies with the leaves still green.
At the request of the Sisters Agustinas, a team of professionals to study and put the corpse of a special preservation techniques, and then exposed to the veneration of the faithful.
His body rests at the Shrine of Mother Mary of St. Joseph, in Santos Michelena Street No. 14. 10. Maracay, Aragua state.
Pope John Paul II during a ceremony held in St. Peter's Square in Rome, declared beata 07 May 1995, becoming the Mother Mary of St. Joseph, the first Venezuelan to reach the Catholic Church hierarchy.
GIRL OF THE CHRIST
As indicated by data found, childhood and adolescence of Laura Evangelista allowed to offer different delivery Christian testimony and willpower. Even some texts say that at an early age and was heard saying he wanted his life slip between Calvary and the altar.
As for his first communion, it is important to emphasize that performed at the age of 13 years, when offered to God as a wife, and has since devoted himself to teaching a group of poor children under the roof of his own home, which created a free Catholic school. As always wore a crucifix on his chest began to call people: "The Girl of the Christ."
To praise God!
At the age of 16 years he founded, together Aveledo Father Vincent Lopez, the St. Joseph Hospital, which first brought Maracay. He worked there as a volunteer and teaching catechism. Delivery to children and the sick led to offer their full attention in Maracay who became victims of an epidemic of malaria, tuberculosis, hookworm infection and gastroenteritis.
Every day more and more time devoted to patients, which remained due to more hours in that health facility, until they finally do his residency. On May 5, 1896 was named director of the same and the February 11, 1901 founded, with the support of Father Lopez, the congregation of Sisters Hospital San Agustin, or Agustinas Recoletas.
With just 27 ...
By 1902, barely 27 years, was appointed superior general of the said congregation. Assumed the rule of St. Augustine and the habit of Santa Rita and remained in that post until 02 April 1960, when it finally dies.
ORPHANS AND SICK
His dedication led to travel Maracay, Caracas, Barquisimeto, La Victoria, Los Teques, Calabozo, Puerto Cabello, Coro and Valencia, places to which its message was full of sympathy and love.
On the creation of charitable foundations for orphans, abandoned children and the elderly, is worth mentioning that in total 4035 houses were established throughout the country, which became known through the memories created in the thankful to those who helped.
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