The Caldwell of Strazzacappa
all began at dawn last Saturday in April 1001. At that time the forest, said the Cervaro, because from the river crossing, was very rich oak and frequented by wealthy for hunting and the shepherds who came from neighboring regions in Apulia, along the long transhumance of sheep tracks. At dawn that Saturday,
a count, hunting, was hit and wrapped by a large flash of light that came from an oak tree, the count instinctively pulled back in fear. But here's the top of the tree a mysterious lady, wrapped in blinding light told him: "Fear not, I am the Mother of God, here I want to be a chapel and I will give to those who sincerely call upon a multitude of thanks" . same time, a farmer named Strazzacappa, who went to work with his oxen at the sight of the Lady, he knew immediately that in the presence of the Blessed Virgin and the first to put oil in the "Caldwell", ie the copper pot that he used to cook food and a wick made a votive lamp that hung from the branches of the oak. The count with astonishment, and the farmer seen through the branches of a dark wooden statue depicting the Madonna and Child Jesus on her knees. The same witness Strazzacappa was then a second miracle, the flame of the "Caldwell" ass for days and months without consuming oil. The pilgrims who were already praying to the Virgin, 
anointed with that oil is blessed and miraculous, and many of them calling for the pardon were healed in both body and soul. This happens even today. Christ through Our Lady also heals from physical ailments. The anointing with oil dell'Incoronata reminds us of the anointing we have received on the day of baptism. After more than 1,000 years the words of the Virgin are now more than ever: "Do not be afraid! I am the Mother of God. " There has repeated John Paul II: "Do not be afraid, open wide the doors to Christ" And in a sign of continuity His Holiness Benedict XVI said today: "Do not be afraid of Christ! He takes nothing away and gives you everything. We give ourselves to him, we receive a hundredfold. Yes, open wide the doors to Christ - and you will find true life. If we let Christ loses nothing of what makes life free, beautiful and great "
There's Mary on our way, which is to shun all fear. No more fear our whole life is a party. The celebration of the victory over fear is the most beautiful celebration of life, it's time to love.
We do not claim to succeed at all costs, but we must try.
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