On September 3, 2015, the prelate of Opus Dei, Mons. Javier Echevarría, blessed a copy of the image of the Virgin of Pallerols, so that we could take it to Torreciudad. After more than 10 years, we will finally take it on pilgrimage to Torreciudad next Saturday, May 16, 2026.
On Saturday, May 16, we will go on a pilgrimage to Torreciudad, with the Virgin of the Rosary of Pallerols and we will leave a copy in a prominent place.
Both images of the Virgin Mary, from Torreciudad and Pallerols, had a great influence on the life of St. Josemaría Escrivá.
a) Our Lady of Torreciudad: One day in 1904, when St. Josemaría was two years old, doctors assured that the child would not survive the night due to a severe infection. His mother asked the Virgin of Torreciudad to cure him. Following this request, that same night the child was cured instantly and without medical explanation. Days later, his mother took him to the hermitage of Torreciudad in thanksgiving for his healing. In gratitude, years later, St. Josemaría had the current shrine built next to the old hermitage.
b) Our Lady of the Rosary of Pallerols: In 1937, in the midst of the Spanish Civil War, St. Josemaría obtained a favor from the Virgin of the Rosary of Pallerols. When he had strong doubts about what God’s will was, after a night of deep suffering and intense prayer, he found a gilded wooden rose on the floor of the Pallerols church, consistent with what he had been asking for. This discovery comforted him and gave him peace and security to continue his journey to Andorra, discovering —through the Virgin Mary— what God’s will was, thus saving himself from the severe religious persecution of the time.
Recalling these two events, we will bring the image of the image of the Virgin of Pallerols to Torreciudad, hoping that in some time, the Virgin of Torreciudad may also come to Pallerols.
Schedule:
10.55h | Arrival in Torreciudad and Welcome at the Tourist Office
11.00h | Introductory Video at the Tourist Office (15min)
11.20h | Procession with the Image of the Virgin of Pallerols to the Main Altar of the Shrine
13.15h | Mass in the Shrine. During the celebration of the Eucharist, the image will be placed on a table next to the steps of the Presbytery
14.00h | Video Mapping: “The Altarpiece Tells You” (6min)
Afterwards, those who wish may stay for lunch on the esplanade of Torreciudad: appetizer, paella, drinks, and desserts.
Price:
• 15€ adults
• 10€ children (up to 12 years old included)
To organize the day well, we need you to complete the following registration form (for the day only or for the day and lunch).
Contact phone: (+34) 618.317.432
Bizum to pay the cost of the lunch: (+34) 615.923.703
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