Messina is approaching the day of the Vara and the atmosphere of the celebration begins to become more and more intense. A few days from August 15th, the city renews its most ancient rites and prepares to experience the solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary through a tradition that continues to involve thousands of people. The blessing of the shooters and the bearers of the votive candles took place in the Cathedral. ”Vince life if we understand that pain can be transformed into good, wounds into opportunities for change. This is the meaning of the Viva Maria shouted out loud”, said Don Angemi remembering the victims of the Pistunina tragedy and those of recent months.