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Blessed Queen Maria Cristina
of the Two Sicilies
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Earlier today, the venerable Queen Maria Cristina of the Two Sicilies was beatified at the Basilica di Santa Chiara in Naples (where she is interred), bringing her one step closer to canonization. The solemn Mass was celebrated by His Eminence Cardinal Sepe, the Archbishop of Naples, and His Eminence Cardinal Angelo Amato, Prefect of the Congregation of the Saints. Members of the Royal House of Bourbon, including HRH Prince Carlo di Borbone delle Due Sicilie, Duke of Castro, were in attendance. Thousands of Neapolitan faithful greeted the Royal Family, many with flowers, Bourbon flags and enthusiastic applause.
In celebration, I'm posting a Prayer to the Blessed Maria Cristina.
Prayer to the Blessed Maria Cristina
O Queen of the Two Sicilies, You're the last worthy representative of Savoy, who, after Thee, have continually betrayed God, the Catholic Church, and the Pope; thou has seen from Heaven their atrocities against the Kingdom that you had accepted full of joy and satisfaction; you have seen from above your subjects killed, robbed, dispersed and defamed because they believed in the same values as you, which the modern world wants to destroy; you, blessed today, you have to guide the hand of your son Francesco, for the redemption of his people who can not wait any longer. Amen.
