At the Monastery of Santo António, in Lombo dos Aguiares, the feast of the Lord of Patience is celebrated, with a Mass at 5:00 PM presided by the bishop of Funchal, D. Nuno Brás. O Jornal da Madeira published in full a prayer written by Sister Patrícia Rocha for this occasion.
The prayer translates the spirituality of the Lord of Patience and invites the faithful to face suffering with faith, hope and trust in God. The text appeals to limitless patience and deep humility to welcome all the events of life.
The prayer mentions the mystery of the "Cold Stone," where the greatness of the Suffering Love is revealed, and refers to the Lord of Patience as the faithful companion of Mother Virginia in the struggles and suffering of her journey. The text asks that the suffering of the faithful, united to that of Christ, collaborate in the work of Redemption of men.




