The Guardian of Souls

By Aldivan Teixeira Torres

"Mary is that tower of David, of which the Holy Spirit speaks in the sacred Songs: 'Fortresses rise around it; there are hung a thousand shields and all the weapons of the valiant'. You are therefore the Blessed Virgin - as Saint Ignatius Martyr says - 'an impregnable shield for those who are engaged in combat'".

• Language: English
• Publisher: ALDIVAN Teixeira TORRES
• Release date: Sep 28, 2021
• ISBN: 9786599596292

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The Guardian of Souls

               Aldivan Teixeira Torres

The Guardian of Souls

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Aldivan Teixeira Torres is a consolidated writer in several genres. To date it has titles published in nine languages. From an early age, he was always a lover of the art of writing having consolidated a professional career from the second half of 2013. He hopes with his writings to contribute to the Pernambuco and Brazilian culture, awakening the pleasure of reading in those who do not yet have the habit. Your mission is to win the hearts of each of your readers. In addition to literature, its main tastes are music, travel, friends, family, and the pleasure of living. For literature, equality, fraternity, justice, dignity, and honor of the human being always is his motto.

Mary is that tower of David, of which the Holy Spirit speaks in the sacred Songs: 'Fortresses rise around it; there are hung a thousand shields and all the weapons of the valiant' (Ct 4:4). You are therefore the Blessed Virgin — as Saint Ignatius Martyr says — 'an impregnable shield for those who are engaged in combat'.

(St. Alphonsus Maria de Ligório)

Book of apparitions of the Virgin Mother of God

Our Lady of Pillar

Zaragoza-Spain-A.D. 40

            Forty years after Christ's death, the Christian movement was cruelly persecuted by Jewish elites with many Christians being flapped, imprisoned and even killed. As an alternative to this resistance, they sent missionaries to other regions to expand the spread of the divine word.

            St. James the Major was tasked with preaching in Spain, a country located in Southern Europe. Before leaving, however, he made a consultation with the Virgin Mary, considered the mother of the apostles. The two were very connected because of faith and heart and could not separate without a formal farewell.

            On the day and time combined, exactly in Ephesus, in the house of the most holy mother, the long-awaited meeting occurred.

I came to say goodbye and ask for your counsel, my mother, Said St. James as she approached the Virgin Mother.

My heart rejoices in your visit, good son. Behold, you must keep your faith, be prepared in the face of difficulties, preach the word with energy, strength, and spirit among the pagans. I want you to know my full confidence in their ability, Mary replied.

I thank you for the words, blessed! What signal do you give me about my going to Spain? James asked.

"At the right time, you'll see. My wish now is that you build a Church in my name in Spain—Asked enlightened.

Your request will be granted. Now, let me go because the journey is long, Said James.

Go in the peace of Christ, son, Mary wished.

Be also in peace, my mother, James said.

            James began the long journey to Europe. Upon arriving in the promised land, he was tireless in his apostolic work. In Zaragoza, on a cold night, he was meeting with his disciples when he was surprised by voices shouting: "Hail Mary, Full of Grace! At the later moment, he knelt before the apparition he saw: A multitude of Angels surrounded the most holy Mother who was sitting on a pillar of marble.

            The group recited a powerful craft, thrilling those present who helped in the execution. At the end of this event, Jesus' mother contacted:

"Here, my son, is the place marked and destined for my honor, in which, by your care and in my memory, I want a Church to be built. Keep this pillar where I am seated because my son and thy master sent him from heaven by the hand of angels. Next to him shall you lay the altar of the chapel, and in it will work the virtue of the