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 bracelet.
He placed this around my left hand and said…
“This is no ordinary bracelet…”
He then explained that it was made from Black Lava Power Chakra Stones.
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…
In fact, it allows human beings like us to communicate with Mother Mary.
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 Virgin Mary…
…who was guiding these boys to discover this religious site.
Mother Mary even appeared in the dreams of a local priest and told him…
“I am Mother Mary 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 Mother Mary drew me to this very spot.
I also understood why none of my wishes were ever answered.
It was simply because the divine couldn’t hear my prayers.