Verba Dei
The tears of the Virgin Mary in Syracuse: a sign of God's tenderness toward humanity
In Syracuse (Italy), in memory of Our Lady's tears that flowed from August 29 to September 1, 1953 from a painted plaster bas-relief representing her Immaculate Heart, a majestic sanctuary was built in the heart of the city. The young married couple who owned the image as well as the inhabitants of the entire city were protagonists of this event. This "sign," recognized very quickly by the Church, transcends time and distance, transmitting to this day an eloquent message: God's tenderness toward humanity.