In 2020, my mom was working for a production about Maria de Ágreda, a cloistered nun in Spain (that means they never leave the grounds where they live) in the 1800s, who bilocated to Texas and taught locals about Jesus, causing them to travel hundreds of dangerous miles to seek out friars in, if I recall correctly, what is now New Mexico to be baptized, saying that “the lady in blue sent us”. She also levitated during prayer and participated in personal corporal punishment (the latter is quite sad to me). She eventually wrote out an entire book that was basically dictated to her by Mary, the mother of God, burned it when The Inquisition seemed to be coming for it, and then re-wrote it later on. Today, I believe to book comes in two or three volumes, as it is so long. It is called “The Mystical Kingdom of God” in English, though it was written in Spanish. Oh, and she also wrote letters to the king of Spain, and they became pen pals of sorts, and she helped him actually improve the stability of the country. Totally nuts life she lived, all in pursuit of glorifying and following God.
All that to say that the musical was a magical production and was to be a world premier. And opening night was canceled due to the COVID shut-down that week.
I have a few audio clips of a few of my favorite songs from the show. But I wish I had a recording of the whole thing – the production was truly awesome – awe-inspiring. It makes me sad still that the world never will see this beautiful production of such a beautiful story. And with such a great cast. Some people are just made to play certain roles, and the two main characters were cast with just such people. They were perfect.
Big sigh…
God, help make this beautiful production come back to life, please. It is a story worth telling and music that truly brings you glory and honor. Help, please. Also, please heal me of this nausea and stomachache, while keeping the baby safe and healthily growing. And keep my husband safe, please. In your name, I pray. Amen.
Post-a-day 2024
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