A new DVD is available on the life and mission of Blessed Alexandrina - see here:- www.marysdowryproductions.org

Blessed Alexandrina Maria da Costa of Balasar, Portugal (1904 – 1955), one of the great mystics of modern times, was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 2004. A ‘victim soul', chosen by Christ to suffer in atonement for the sins of humanity, she was bedridden for life from the age of twenty after sustaining injuries while escaping from an attacker. She mystically underwent the Passion of Christ on Fridays and her sufferings helped to shorten World War II. Her astounding life has many … [Altro]

From the booklet "Blessed Alexandrina - A Living Miracle of the Eucharist" by Kevin Rowles. Available from http://www.newhope-ky.org/inspiringlives.htm#alexandrina :-

Balasar, the birthplace of Alexandrina, is a small rural village about 40 miles north of Porto, in the Archdiocese of Braga. It was already a place of pilgrimage in the century prior to Alexandrina's birth, due to the appearance of a mysterious cross of raised earth, lighter in colour than the surrounding area. The cross appeared … [Altro]