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)

17.00h | Rosary on the esplanade with the images of the Virgin Mary of Torreciudad and Pallerols; and blessing of the Sanctuary.

Those who wish may stay for lunch at the catering service that will be set up on the esplanade of Torreciudad: appetizer, paella, drinks, and desserts; prior reservation and payment are required: Bizum: (+34) 615.923.703.

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, either for the event only or also for the catering reservation, which must be made before the 8th.

LINK TO REGISTRATION AND CATERING FORM

Notes:

-Those who wish to have the catering meal must present proof of payment at the location where the meal will be served (the arcades, next to the Glorious Mysteries) and will be entitled to a place at the dining table.

-Tickets can be collected in advance at the pilgrim information desk, located next to the entrance of the Torreciudad Tourist Office.

-Payments can be made via Bizum until May 8th -(+34) 615 923 703-, or in cash (until May 16th, after prior reservation on the registration form, before May 8th).