Gorda mops Olivia’s living room floor with Agua Florida, especially blessed by la Viuda, who channels la Virgen Altagracia. Gorda has a hard time believing la Viuda has the power to channel Dominican Republic’s patron saint with all the problems the island has on its own. Why would she come all the way to Washington Heights. But la Viuda assures Gorda, that la Virgen Altagracia finds and protects Dominicans everywhere.
Cultural beliefs, the power of DR's patron saint
