This statue is based on the first apparition of Rosa Mystica to Pierina Guilli in a hospital in Montichiari, Italy in 1947.  In this first apparition, the dear Mother of Christ appeared to Pierina as a beautiful woman, wearing a violet dress and a white veil around her head.  She was very sad and her eyes were filled with tears which fell to the floor.  Her breast was pierced by three big swords.  Our Lady’s message was “Prayer – Penitence – Expiation.”  It was the second apparition where she appeared in the traditional white dress with the three colored roses.