Several weeks later I found myself in this cave.
While wandering around the site, I met a compassionate priest.
We had a long conversation about my struggles and issues.
The priest nodded and answered every question of mine…
After speaking to this person for only a few minutes I already felt better…
…and as if my burdens were lifted.
As I was about to leave he told me to wait!
The priest left and came back with a black pendant.
He placed this around my neck and said…
“This is no ordinary pendant…”
He then explained that it was made from Black Lava Stone
According to him this mineral is found all around the Holy cave.
He went on to say that it has powerful spiritual properties and is closely associated with the Virgin Mary…
…and also the Archangel Haniel.
In fact, it allows human beings like us to communicate with divine angels like Haniel.
The priest then went on to explain the story behind this discovery…
On a Saturday evening in 880, two young shepherds saw a light descend from heaven and land halfway up the mountain of Montserrat.
The following week, they saw the same vision again.
This time they decided to investigate…
Creeping closer, the Shepherds heard a strange melody and a voice which drew them on.
It is believed by some people that this was the voice of Archangel Haniel…
…who was guiding these boys to discover this religious site.
The archangel even appeared in the dreams of a local priest and told him…
“I am the Archangel Haniel and I am always in the presence of God.
The cave is sacred to me and I am its watchful guardian.”
At that moment I realized why I was in this place.
Suddenly it all made sense…
I was here because the Haniel drew me to this very spot.
I also understood why none of my wishes were ever answered.
It was simply because the Archangel couldn’t hear my prayers.