Day Nine:
The Blessed Virgin Mary

On the day of his death the Emperor asked his wife which day it was.

The Mother of God’s day,

answered the Empress.

Saturday, then,

he confirmed delighted. After his death, the body of Emperor Karl was placed in the Marian church of Nossa Senhora do Monte on Madeira, where it still rests today.

Throughout his life the protective mantle of Mary shielded Emperor Karl, which can be seen in the major events of his life: Continue reading “As a faithful son of Mary he honored his heavenly Mother through imitation”