Mother Adela Galindo, a revered Nicaraguan native and founder of the Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary, delivered the closing address at the 10th National Eucharistic Congress on July 21, 2024.
This year's National Eucharistic Congress was the first congress held in 80 years. Its purpose is to offer a Eucharistic revival and to restore devotion to the Church.
She underscored the significance of the congress, emphasizing, “The time has come, not only for the end of the Eucharistic Congress, but [...] for the fruits of the Congress to become solid, firm, constant, and visible. They must be visible for people to believe.”
Mother Galindo founded the “Apostles of the Pierced Hearts,” a branch of the Family of the Pierced Hearts. Encompassing religious sisters, brothers, priests, and lay apostles, it is distinguished by its bilingual nature and dedication to the faith.
Addressing the stark reality of evil in the world, Mother Galindo delivered a message that resonated deeply with her audience.
“I’m going to give you a tip on how to tie him up: use your rosary—strangle him! [...] Our Lord is lifted up as Our Lord of History,” she shared. “Her words underscored the profound efficacy of spiritual tools in combating darkness.”
Mother Galindo holds a master's degree in theology and has been honored with two Doctorates Honoris Causa. Additionally, she was named a Dame of the Holy Sepulchre and has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Saint Vincent de Paul Award. Renowned for her exceptional evangelistic abilities, Mother Galindo inspires countless individuals through her proclamation of God's word.
In her final remarks, Mother Galindo framed the conclusion of the Congress as the beginning of a new chapter in the life of the Church and the lives of its members. She urged everyone to embrace their roles as Marian missionaries of the Eucharist, drawing inspiration from Mary’s openness to God’s word.
“Jesus is the light of the world and He will not leave us in darkness. Our Lady, through whom God made man enter into history, sings her Magnificat [...] the song of the great things that God has made for her, for her own personal history, but also for the history of His people of all generations," she said.
Visibly moved in her closing remarks, Mother Adela encouraged attendees to return to their parishes as “knights and ladies of the Immaculate,” committed to their mission as bearers of the Eucharist.
She implored them to proclaim to the world, “Behold the Lamb of God!” and to remain steadfast in their love and devotion.
“May the Lord bless you,” she concluded.