And third, that believers should pray for the priests. The Lady who appeared to Bro. Carmelo was later known to be the Mother of Eucharist and Grace. He was also given the gift of healing through the rose petals. At first, many raised their eyebrows, but as time flies, many were convinced and believed. Mary's Shrine
Dalawa ang pinaniniwalaang pinagmulan ng imahen. Una, sinasabing kasabay na dumating sa Pilipinas ng mga imahen ng Virgen dela Paz sa Antipolo at Virgen de Salambao ng Obando ang imahen ng La Purisima ng Sta. Maria. Ikalawa, iniukit ito ng isang prayleng kastila sa Galleon patungong Pilipinas para sa bayan gamit ang isang kahoy mula sa galleon na pinaglululanan niya.