Alejandrina. Alma de víctima y de apóstol

We knew that the book by Fr Humberto Alejandrina. Alma de víctima y de apóstol had been published in Spanish by Edibesa, but we had no copy; we get one now. It is an excellent work to present our Beata to Spanish-speaking people.

To escape the assault of those who put in serious danger her chastity, Alexandrina, at age 14, jumped out a home window, falling to the ground from a height of about four meters. The fall caused irreversible damage to the spinal cord. To this was added an incurable myelitis, which worsened the situation by reducing her to immobility.

It was the beginning of a calvary that progressively became a painful mystical experience, reviving in her soul and flesh the Christ's Passion.
After more than 30 years of suffering, she dead in 1955 with 51 years of age. The last 13 years and seven months lived with no other food that the Eucharist, phenomenon rigorously tested and studied by science.
This singular life had profound impact on the whole mystery of Fatima, especially with the consecration of the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
This book, written by Fr. Umberto Pasquale, her spiritual director, is a reflection of this. It offers a stimulating example for those who suffer, for those who wish to learn about the flowering of holiness in our day, and find the mysterious but real presence of Christ in human life.
Foreword by Archbishop Manuel Monteiro de Castro, titular Archbishop of Benevento, Secretary of the Congregation for Bishops at the Vatican.

A curiosity: there is an Alexandrina’s nice picture taken in 1943 (see below); the book gives this information about it: that day she was with a high fever. A slight swelling beautifies her face.

The Basilica of Fatima, Cardinal Cerejeira, Dr. Fr Sebastião Cruz, a mystic of Salamanca, the Abbot of Singeverga... A fragment of a letter from Alexandrina to Fr Mariano Pinho

The Cardinal is a very close friend. A few days ago he sent me, a few very, very comforting words: he wrote that in inaugurating the Basilica of Fatima he thought of Balasar. He said that he put me on the paten and offered me to the Lord as a victim for sinners. And even more things.

The Archbishop’s secretary, Dr. Sebastião Cruz, brought a canon and professor from Salamanca here. They said that he was very pleased. Dr. Sebastião told me that he always was, and always will be, on my side. It seems to me that it was a mystic who had come from Salamanca, to study my case with him and with the Abbot of Singeverga, who is now already studying the writings.

Letter to Fr Mariano Pinho, November 3, 1953.

Mary and Martha

We knew once a lady who liked to repeat:

- I can die Martha, but I hope to die satiate!

This sentence remembers the Gospel story of Lazarus' resurrection, and more particularly the two sisters of the risen one, Mary and Martha.

Traditionally, Mary, who sits to hear Jesus, and Martha, who is busy with the house work, are seen as images respectively of the contemplative life and active life. It turns out however that the great mystics, like St. Paul or St. Teresa of Avila, were too very active people.

What happened with our mystic Blessed Alexandrina? Did she live locked in her room, forgotten to what was happening in the world?

Not at all. When she died, in Balasar, people told:

- Died the mother of the poor!

And her pastor saw in her his most active cooperator.

She was Mary, but also Martha.

Let’s read therefore these sentences she dictated:

My poor heart,

despite being so bad,

suffers, suffers,

dies for not being able to change itself

into bread and clothes,

into comfort, joy, consolation and balsam

for all those who suffer.

S (16-1-48) 

I would like to be balsam for all the wounds,

consolation for all the sadnesses,

comfort for all the discouragements,

food for all the hunger,

clothes for all the cold,

and remedy for all the evil. 

I am nobody, I am nothing, I am of no value.

S (21-5-48) 

It want to run throughout the world

and to dry all the tears,

to console all the discouraged,

to clothe all the naked,

to feed all the hungry.  

It want to spread over all humanity,

both bodies and souls,

the charity of Christ. 

Oh holy charity of my Lord, how beautiful you are, how you can please and console my Jesus!

S (12-02-48)

Blessed Alexandrina, I want to learn from you!

Many people write about Blessed Alexandrina, other record videos. But often do not have access to the best sources that are naturally her writings. So we put online a little work, prepared by Eugenia Signorile, with the title Blessed Alexandrina, I want learn from you! There you find Alexandrina in her truth.

Exhortation

Let’s see an exhortation of Alexandrina:

O world, o souls, how Jesus loves us! Let us love Him in return!

Our pain is nothing compared with his:

His was an infinite pain, it was the pain of a God become man.

Let us love Him without stopping, let us love Him night and day!

My heart goes out like a little lost bird begging for love, always begging love for Jesus. S (03-05-53)

Let us accept Alexandrina’s invitation!

Let us undertake to repay the love of Jesus so that He can say to us, just as he says to Alexandrina:

You love me when you cry,
when you smile:
You love me in pain and in joy.
You love me in silence or speaking.
You love me in everything.
Day and night, at each moment,
your sufferings and your love
rise up to Heaven.
S (21-03-47)

Saint Thomas More DVD Release

Mary's Dowry Productions

A documentary using costumed portrayals, historical imagery, maps, paintings and scenery to present the life of one of the most famous English Martyr's - Saint Thomas More. Told from Sir Thomas More's own perspective, step back into early Tudor history and walk through the fascinating life of this great Englishman from his early years in the home of Cardinal Morton, through his friendship with King Henry VIII, his extensive writings against heresies to his final days in the Tower of London and his last walk to Tower Hill. With a look at his encounters with the great figures of Tudor history including Erasmus, Anne Boleyn, Calvin, Luther and Bishop John Fisher, this is a detailed and original documentary presented in a new and interesting style. Seeped in history and touching upon the depths of Saint Thomas More's Faith and love of Christ, enter upon a simple but informative journey with this courageous Chancellor of England.

The DVD has a runtime of 1 Hour and 6 Minutes and is available worldwide in all region formats.

Available through our website at this link or from Amazon UK or Amazon COM.

Bld Alexandrina's Day

Go, beloved souls, go, holy souls, go and conquer souls!

I am hungry, I am thirsty!  Bring them to my Divine Heart. 

I ask for them, I ask for them:  I do not want to be offended! 

Form armies.  Teach, conquer, nail yourselves to the life of Christ! 

I am the Lord, the Lord Jesus, who came to earth to fulfill the will of my Father.

In name of Him I ask for reparation, reparation and love.  (2-3-51) 

Jesus to Bld Alexandrina