BLACK MADONNA / BLACK VIRGIN of FOGGIA
“I am black and beautiful, O daughters of Jerusalem, like the tents of Kedar, like the curtains of Solomon.” – Song of Solomon
A week ago I came across a book I purchased last year about the Black Madonna (a Marian Mystery by Jean Hani). I never read it because it’s quite scholarly and I’m more of a Lover haha. So I placed it on the kitchen counter and there it sat all week.
Today, amidst the chaos of last-minute packing, I told myself I’d bring only 4 books. I kept walking past that Black Madonna book, knowing deep down it wouldn’t make the cut. But just before my Uber arrived, something tugged at me. I picked it up and began to skim through the pages. The chapter titled The Mother of God called out to me, so I decided to make it my main book! The side books are in my bag haha. I continued to read in the Uber (my driver didn’t speak English), still skimming a bit past the scholarly parts.
I arrived at the airport and breezed through checkin and security. No lines! And sat down at a Cuban restaurant for black bean soup, fries and a cafe con leche! After sharing the link to my Aakasha sweatshirt (always!) with the staff lol, I opened the book again.
That’s when it happened.
I turned the page and BAM… The Black Madonna of Foggia.
Wait, Foggia? I had never even heard of Foggia until last week. But guess what? The Italian Lourdes is less than an hour from where I’m staying on retreat! I was on my way to Italy to stand and pray where St. Padre Pio once stood and prayed, and now, here I am, about to see an ancient Black Madonna statue, one that’s been revered since the 1100s, and be anointed with the oil of Gladness (I don’t even know all the details yet but people leave blessed, healed, seeing and walking where they once couldn’t see or walk. Jesus, Mary, Holy Oil. I’ll learn more and report back!).
Y’all. The joy is real.
I’m off social right now, but I had to share this with you all because, honestly, no one else would get it or believe it! As Maharajji says, “Sometimes you go for one thing and find another.” I’m feeling that deeply today. I’ve got all our rosaries. I’ve got all (y)our prayers. And most importantly, I’ve got you in my heart.
Here’s to the unexpected twists of the journey and to the divine guidance that shows up when we least expect it. This is the Way. He is the Way. Love is the Way.
I’ll keep you all close as I stand in these sacred spaces. ✨ I’ll be updating here on the site. ❤️🔥
I love you,
Nik
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Yes, I’m with Shareka! Have a gelato (or two) for me too! Safe travels Nikki. I got my blessed Rosary this week from you in the mail and now have it by my bed. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Looking forward to hearing about your adventures and epiphanies in Italia!
Ohhh how Awmazing.
I love You!! Rest and pray and enjoy a capuchino italiano!
Ti Amo mi Bella!!!
Reading this while having a cappuccino! At this very second!! My first one! Still in Rome! Got delayed but it’s a Jubilee year so there must be some special graces right?! Ha! I love youuuu! Pray for me! I’m praying for you!❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Thank you for sharing
I need uplifting and you provide that
St. Helen! I love you and I’m blessed to walk with you! Just saw this quote for both of us-
“When told of a visitor that had came a long way to see him, Padre Pio said, ‘Haven’t you got a prayer book at home? You could have saved yourself the trip, God bless you! An Ave Maria is better than any trip my son!’”- Padre Pio, meditation on prayer on Mary immaculate
I’ve been praying much of the way! Rosary in hand! I love you and hope you have your Rosary out, too!!!
Love, Love, Love this article ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
🤗❤️🔥 still in transit but almost there! I love you!!!!
Hello Nikki,
I’m smiling and my eyes are welling with tears right now because I am so excited for you (for us) for this journey of love! Thank you for sharing your experience, for caring, and loving! Sending prayers and love! Please have a Gelato or two for me! Lol