The prayer to the Virgin of Chiquinquira, patron saint and mother of the Marabinos (in the state of Zulia, Venezuela), Colombians and Peruvians in the town of Caraz, is one of the devotions to the mother of Jesus Christ to which you can turn when you feel lost or depressed.
Prayer to the Virgin of Chiquinquira its origin
This devotion to the Virgin of Chiquinquira began in 1586, when, after being forgotten for more than a decade in the oratory of the town of Tunya in Boyaca, it was rescued by a humble woman called Maria Ramos, who, seeing it forgotten and stored away, decided to take it to a better place to be venerated.
From then on, with great faith, she began to pray to the Virgin of Chiquinquira for several days, the prayers and supplications of this faithful devotee were heard, and then the Virgin of the Rosary of Chiquinquira miraculously restored her canvas with brilliant colours.
In Venezuela, the Virgin of Chiquinquirá appeared on the shore of Lake Maracaibo at the feet of a humble washerwoman, who innocently seized her and used her to cover a vessel in which she kept water, this happened in 1709.
But as the simple woman thought that the image of the Virgin was in the small plate, she hung it on the wall, but in later days a miracle happened and the image was illuminated, allowing us to see clearly our beautiful Virgin.
But the most incredible thing is that both in Colombia and in Venezuela the two images are original, because the two apparitions of the Virgin were a miracle, hence their devotion to the prayer to the Virgin of Chiquinquira, as for these two brotherly peoples united by the Virgin Mary.
Novena to the Virgin of Chiquinquira in Colombia
In Colombia the novena begins on 30 June and 9 July. The first thing you need to do to begin this novena is to be very clear about what your petition is, so that the Virgin can listen to you and respond to your needs.
For nine days, in a quiet place, calm your thoughts, clear your mind and begin by making the sign of the cross, reciting the Creed and speaking with a heart full of faith and hope.
Begin the first with the prayer to the Virgin of Chiquinquira,
thanking her, recognising how wonderful she is, praying from the heart, creating your own prayer and for nine days at the same time, after reciting the Creed, venerating her with a new prayer, always remembering to ask for the desired favour. Pray like Maria Ramos, with great faith.
Prayer to the Virgin of Chiquinquira in Maracaibo
In Venezuela, the Marabinos, or Maracuchos as they are also called, are faithful followers of the Virgin and it is common to hear her affectionately called Chinita, that is why the prayer to the Virgin of Chiquinquirá begins by calling her Chinita, they have also composed beautiful songs, I invite you to listen to this song that expresses their feelings.
Chinita of Maracaibo, kind and devout mother of ours. Virgin of Chiquinquira, we bless you, we praise you, we implore you, we welcome you under your mantle, as you welcomed Jesus as a child in your sweet lap, we welcome you and have mercy and compassion, look at us with sweetness and help us to free ourselves from the evils that torture our soul, help me and help me now, Mother, I implore you, cover me with your mantle and free me from my enemies.
Mother, beloved Virgin of Chiquinquirá, my heart is yours, my being is yours, into your hands I place myself, my Queen, protect me and keep me, may only your light and your love surround me and protect also all the helpless and be their guide so that if they are lost they may return to the path of salvation.
Prayer to the Virgin of Chiquinquira of the National Guard
Most Holy Virgin of Chiquinquira. Mother of God. Patroness of our institution, the National Guard, bless and protect us, remember all my loved ones, take care of them while I fulfil my duty. Mother, help me to carry out my duties with obedience, submission and loyalty to my superiors and my country. Virgin, who knows my weaknesses, help me to be strong so that I may not fall into the temptations of corruption and thus save my honour. Be with me in difficult moments and make me a worthy guardian of you.
